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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
Instead of perpetually redesigning the privacy wheel to accommodate each new or potential requirement, companies should consider “future-proofing” their privacy programs by developing a core set of flexible personal information management capabilities that can be applied to both current and upcoming requirements.
… Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET FIPPs.  While there is no global standard for privacy laws, many of them share … “Cyberthreats in the Age of COVID-19” on  ACC Docket’s  website:  accdocket.com/articles/cyberthreats-age-of-covid-19.cfm Throughout this …
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CMS
10/10/2022
143 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Montenegro, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… adopted the Whistleblower Directive. Its main purpose is to protect employees from employer retaliation when they … relevant country or send an email to employment@cmslegal.com. Please also check our dedicated Insight page to … These CNIL Guidelines are available in French on the CNIL website. 9. Does local law prohibit a group of entities from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
In-house counsel should understand how the FTC influences cybersecurity standards globally and why the FTC v. Wyndham decision will impact the breadth of the FTC’s policing authority in the future.
… the FTC v. Wyndham 1 decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
From his office in San José, Costa Rica, Pérez-Umaña is helping lead a charge for technological progress within his company and his community, trying to build a foundation of legal precedent — one contract at a time — that he hopes will forever change the way that the BAC|Credomatic end users interact with digital banking products.
… Daniel Pérez-Umaña of BAC|Credomatic on Why Costa Rica is Making Strides in the Tech Industry Matthew Sullivan … San José, Costa Rica, Pérez-Umaña is helping lead a charge for technological progress within his company and his … fact, BAC|Credomatic adds one or two new features to its online banking platform every day. With its mobile app and …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
09/22/2021

Hackers have been increasing their attacks on US companies, but there also are threats from inside companies by employees and contractors. This resource provides examples of common threats involving employees, such as phishing attempts, and explains the role of in-house counsel in addressing those threats.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Tips for Responding to Cyber-Attacks and Insider Threats Author … company prevent and address such threats.  The list below is mainly based on the ACC Webcast “ Crisis control: … Foundation Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC IT, Privacy and eCommerce …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial, Carl Liggio, and Ken Rubin
07/28/2004

Covers how to implement a legally credible records management program in light of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, changes in the sentencing guidelines and proposed changes to e-discovery rules.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Jul. 28. 2004 / 2:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … appointed time has come, so maybe we can get started. This is Carl Liggio on the call and doing -- leading us through … at at your own leisure by hitting the ironmountain.com website. But there are a number of white papers and there's a …
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Scott Robins
11/01/2013

Performing pro bono service can be challenging for the in-house attorney. Most pro bono service involves direct work with individual clients in need, and the usual client of the in-house attorney is a corporation or nonprofit entity. This article details the efforts of one corporate law department to create a successful pro bono program.

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Source: ACC Docket
in need, and the usual client of the in-house attorney is a corporation or nonprofit entity. This article details … file, request informa- tion from third parties as needed, com- plete the application, prepare a short brief in support … sep11 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/31/2013
Into this litigation climate, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has interjected changes to its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about compliance. The last set of changes may require substantial changes in the way that many companies contact consumers by telephone.
… its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about … applicable to residential calls. While no consent is required for purely informational or non-telemarketing … compliance with the E-SIGN Act (including through email, website form, text message, telephone keypress or voice …
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CMS
11/18/2022
12 pages

Learn about top 2021 developments and 2022 predictions in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in China.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Asia, China
… M +86 186 1842 8030/+852 9756 5043 E nick.beckett@cms-cmno.com Roxie Meng Associate, Beijing T +86 10 8590 0769 M +86 … in 2020, came into effect on 15 April 2021. This is the first national biosecurity law in China, adding … and more. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 19 May 2022. … CMS … Learn about top 2021 …
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Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association with Ashurst LLP
05/26/2014

This resource covers important information to consider before investing in Indonesia.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Indonesia
… Articles Investing in Indonesia: An Introduction for Investors Author Oentoeng Suria & Partners in association … of work 24 Key contacts 26 Contents This publication is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all … Partner Tel +62 212 996 9205 felix.soebagjo@oentoengsuria.com Felix is one of the founding partners of OSP and has …
03/06/2017

Legal Operations Job Description Compilation

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… accomplishment in a corporate environment.
  Juris Doctor is preferred.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, … this search, Ryan B. Whitacre at rwhitacre@mlaglobal.com. Please do not contact AbbVie directly; all resumes sent … management of the Department’s Company facing Legal Website and development of enhancements to the Department’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
2020 was quite a year. Look forward to 2021 with these takeaways for legal operations.
… quite a year. Look forward to 2021 with these takeaways for legal operations. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Julie Richer, allow me a quick introduction. I have been in the legal operations space for nearly 15 years and have … can adapt to such disruption. “Generally, legal operations is the continual focus on core departmental processes to …
Articles
Gary R. Brown
05/01/2010

When leading an internal investigation, you must be prepared to justify who and what you believe. Learn when to hire outside, how to structure internal interviews, and the components of the credibility evaluation pyramid, so you can assess with confidence.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Manage ment wi ll look t o you to d ecide wh ether it is a false allegatio n, a mis - commun ication o r a crisi s. … counsel and the insights you hav e gained into yo ur com- pany and its busin ess will prove cr itical to the suc- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Darius T. Love and Alexandra A. Bodnar
12/15/2016

This Quick Overview shows how Internal investigations provide employers with an avenue to gather the necessary facts in an effort to get to the issue and resolve accusations of misconduct in the workplace in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Conducting “Routine” Workplace Investigations in the "Not-so-Routine" World of Sports (United States) … As most employers are aware, today's employment landscape is largely defined by the constant interaction between … and objective manner to ensure equitable findings of fact. For in-house attorneys who represent professional sports …
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Ethan Wall, Richman Greer,P.A. and Heather Logan Melick, Luper Neidenthal & Logan
12/11/2013

This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource professionals in quickly understanding the basic concepts of social media employment issues.

… Neidenthal & Logan December 11, 2013 This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource … public. Many companies have disciplined their employees for personal and professional social media activity and … States. Generally speaking, employee activity, including online activity, is protected when two or more employees act …
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Clayton Utz
05/07/2015

This Quick Counsel provides a high level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into contracts governed by Australian law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into … Australia … Overview When entering into a contract it is important to recognise and understand the legal system … Consequently, the laws applicable to contracts online are the same as those applicable to non-virtual …
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Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
333 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… Slaughter and May Fintech 2023 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners ©2023 Global Legal Group Limited. All … suspending business for rectification or closing the website, or revoking the relevant business permit or business …
Articles
Rick Alexander
11/01/2018

Caught between the pressures of social and environmental responsibility and financial performance? The benefit corporation model offers a solution to balance out these demands.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, Colombia, Italy, United States
… SHEET ■■ Shareholder primacy. Most corporate activity is investor/shareholder focused, causing societal benefits to … on all stakehold- ers. Customers, employees, and com- munities must be front and center in the minds of all … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Maura McCaffery
11/01/2019
8 pages

The environmental due diligence required for purchasing a commercial property can be daunting. Which of these assessments best fit your business goals?

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Region: United States
… quality due diligence reporting up front. One such service is an Acquisition Property Condition Assessment (APCA), which … of analysis provided by an APCA gives stakeholders more com- prehensive insights into a property’s needs, and can … licensing ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Kristen Chittenden, Douglas Cole, Maryrose Delahunty
10/31/2014

Learn from representatives of prime upper- and lower-tier subcontractors how to review, track and explain the numerous federal acquisition rules (FARs) that are often incorporated by reference into contracts of all sizes and types, including the differences between optional and mandatory flow-down clauses and exceptions to incorporated clauses in other non–FAR related statutes.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… to FARs: Managing and Streamlining Government Contracting for the Small Contractor for Goods and Services Author … the United States Code of Federal Regulations. • Various website references: – http://www.ecfr.gov – … Solicitations and Contracts – Inclusion of these clauses is driven by multiple factors: • Language of the FAR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to limitations on discovery.

… validity of an arbitration clause, including whether it is subject to revocation on unconscionability grounds, is a … discuss them briefly. (See, e.g., Sokol v. Public Util. Com. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 247, 257, 53 Cal.Rptr. 673, 418 P.2d … Division home page of the Unified Court System's internet website: www.courts.state.ny.us/comdiv or in the New York Law …
Articles
Andrew A. Shayer
09/01/2001

The chaos of a merger or acquisition demands decisive action, even after it seems completed. Try these preemptive strategies.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Champion International Corporation. I was in-house counsel for one of the companies International Paper was acquiring, … Paper enjoys total revenues of $26 billion. Our company is now an amalgam of people from all four companies, and … and Acquisitions (WMACCA Chapter Program) at www.acca.com/protected/legres/program/wmacca/piper.html. • Sample …
Program Materials
Jennifer Chaloemtiarana, Diane Flyer, Ethna Piazza, Jonathan Truppman
10/17/2016

Law departments handle a diverse scope of legal issues. With limited resources, how can a legal department access the information it needs when it needs it without reinventing the wheel every time? The speakers will discuss how they organize information to make it readily available to their teams, using such tools and processes as wikis, company sharefiles, keywords, automatic electronic reminders, cloud services, instruction manuals, and checklists. They will also explore best practices on strategies for implementation and continuous improvement in the use of processes and technologies.

… They will also explore best practices on strategies for implementation and continuous improvement in the use of … has “totally figured out.” Finding the right tools is challenging and has to take into account many factors that … Taylor Guitars El Cajon, CA Ethna.piazza@taylorguitars.com Communicating with Outside Counsel Challenges Time lag …
Articles
Andrea Butasova and Martina Simkova, Peterka & Partners
09/24/2014

New rules for acquiring agricultural land in Slovakia

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Slovakia
… Articles Top 10 Things to Keep in Mind About the New Rules for Acquiring Agricultural Land in Slovakia Author Andrea … (iii) land located outside municipal built-up areas that is intended for other than agricultural purposes or that is … E-mail: office@peterkapartners.sk; www.peterkapartners.com … Andrea Butasova and Martina Simkova, Peterka & Partners …
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Albert C. Peters II; John W. O'Neil; Meredith B. Stone
11/30/2001

Add value to your own efforts to improve the contracting process in your company by conducting realistic and practical training programs. Try these handy tips.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2001 V Getting contracts reviewed by the legal department is often seen as a necessary evil. Further, business people … materials, and technology. One of the authors, for example, draws on experience in the legal department of a … What is a contract? You will need to educate the com­ pany's employees as to the following factors: How does a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
This is the story of four in-house lawyers, all entirely fictional, but who may nevertheless resemble colleagues you might meet at the ACC Annual Meeting.
… to Boss Whitnie Wiley Publication Date: 12/11/2020 This is the story of four in-house lawyers, all entirely … rapport with your colleagues, read more at  ACC Docket’ s website:  accdocket.com/articles/building-a-strong-rapport.cfm ACC EXTRAS ON… …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
4 pages

Review this checklist and learn key sanctions and export controls red flags. This informative guidance is based on the European Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/1318 of 30 July 2019 on internal compliance programmes for dual-use trade controls under Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.

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Region: European Union, Global
… and export controls red flags. This informative guidance is based on the European Commission Recommendation (EU) … D +32 2 552 29 00 M +32 49 518 88 81 nadiya.nychay@dentons.com Nicoleta Tuominen Counsel, Brussels D +32 2 552 29 16 … (EC) No 428/2009 This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 14, 2022. … Dentons … Review …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
In light of these recent developments, companies now have a more powerful arsenal of weapons to fight trade secret theft. This article provides a brief summary of the recent developments and discusses best practices to help protect trade secrets.
… (DTSA), creating a federal, private civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. EU Directive. The European … formula to a customer list. At its essence, a trade secret is something that is secret and has value due to its secrecy. … manufacturing methods, designs, computer code, customer buying preferences, business plans, and formulas. Trade …
Articles
Demétrio Beck da Silva Giannakos, PUC-RS
03/11/2015

This QuickCounsel intends to clarify the process of creation of a localor foreign legal entity in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… We will discuss how create a legal entity in Brazil, ways for foreign partners to open a business in Brazil and also … as its headquarters are considered Brazilian entities. It is extremely important to clarify that having non-Brazilian … fees vary from state to state, check the Board of Trade website of the respective state). Also, some Boards of Trade …
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CMS
05/09/2014

This guide provides a straightforward overview of the law and practice which applies in a wide-ranging number of jurisdictions where CMS are able to provide legal advice. This guide provides an answer to each of the 20 questions for each jurisdiction.<br />

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, United Kingdom
… Estate Editors: Nick Hadley | Mail: Nick.Hadley@cms-cmck.com Introduction CMS Real Estate Guide: 20 Questions forin the buying and selling of investment real estate is not uniform across all jurisdictions. Any potential … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
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