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Articles
Bill Mordan
03/01/2018

ACC Chair Bill Mordan offers advice and resources to counsel who want to turbo-charge their exposure to the world of corporate law.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, France, United States
… a trial membership . … Get on Course with ACC If there is one thing in-house lawyers hate more than a boring CLE … marketing, most of these corporate courses are designed for newly minted MBAs. Work in a technology company and the … in-house counsel. To get started, set your browser to acc.com and begin clicking through the pages. The resource packs …
Articles
01/01/2002

For companies with a substantial dependence on new technology, the prospect of patent infringement litigation poses a significant threat to corporate success and even company viability. Use these suggestions to help identify and minimize your risks.

… to Patent Infringement Allegations January 1, 2002 For companies with a substantial dependence on new … for "willful" infringement,' and injunctive relief.^ It is common for a claimant to seek lost profits (past and … notice. The basic criteria for determining when a com­ munication is sufficient to provide notice of …
Articles
Renate Dendorfer-Ditges, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… mbH December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … 2005. The DIS Arbitration Rules are available on the DIS website (www.dis-arb.de) in English, German, French, Russian, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
With the right stuff, we can graduate from “making do” to “making a difference.”
… instant grounds and a carafe of heated water on her stove For years, we would buy her new appliances and it would take … mentality of “making a fire out of flint instead of just buying matches.” MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series which ran …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/12/2023
13 pages

A sample contract drafting and review checklist for a company's Procurement Services to use as a review tool / contract playbook, to aid in protecting the company's interests in contractual matters.

… 13 pages A sample contract drafting and review checklist for a company's Procurement Services to use as a review tool … interests in contractual matters. The Checklist is not all-inclusive but it does cover many of the basics of … 4. Poor planning and demand management and ill-informed buying; ill-defined and uncontrolled contract communications; …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law - David V. Snyder, chair, Susan A. Maslow, vice chair. Principled Purchasing Project led by Sarah Dadush†
05/10/2022
68 pages

How does your contract governance protect human rights in your international supply chain? Consider the Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0, developed by the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, United States
… was born of challenge, frustration, and hope. There is little doubt that workers in international supply chains … Foundation. 115 Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3829782 horrifying ways, even as they work to … “to advance human rights . . . and eradicate abuse.” Its website is in eight languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, …
Articles
Christopher M. Neumeyer
10/01/2009

In-house counsel should be prepared to address each patent licensing and indemnification case with their best legal foot forward. But is there a way to get an early heads-up to better assess the scope of possible infringement threats?

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… case with their best legal foot forward. But is there a way to get an early heads-up to better assess the … 1990. Neumeyer can be contacted at chris. neumeyer@liteon.com. ACC Docket 48 October 2009 curred after it gave notice … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Steve Trites, Charles Gibney and Bruno Lévesque
12/01/2013

Since m-payments attract a variety of service providers, the consumer protection obligations vary across the ecosystem. As a result, not all m-payments in Canada are protected equally. By bringing a new medium as well as new business models and participants into the market, m-payments could pose new risks for consumers and could alter the application of the existing consumer protection framework.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s Research Division is responsible for monitoring and evaluating trends and … a complementary research report posted on the FCAC website (fcac.gc.ca). All monetary amounts in this report are … 13, 2013, from American Express: sync.americanexpress.com Arrowsmith, S., & Pignal, J. (2010). Initial Findings …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/03/2016
How do you enjoy a rollercoaster? By fully embracing every curve and losing yourself in the moment, of course.
… points out, "If you forget that the legal department is a service organization, you will miss the opportunity to … changes. In fact, she sees them as welcome opportunities for growth, where she can perfect her substantive knowledge … and joined Nextag, a growing e-commerce price comparison website that had properties around the world, as senior …
Articles
Peter C. Quittmeyer, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
08/12/2015

This Top Ten presents practical tips for preparing and managing a software audit in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Ten Tips for Managing a Software Audit Author Peter C. Quittmeyer, … for $3.2 million. As a practice pointer, when an audit is commenced, consider asking the software owner to provide … found, and there is no other way to fill the gaps than by buying new licenses from the owner. An experienced software …
Articles
Elena Antonetti, Executive Counsel, Travelers
02/15/2022

Many businesses and organizations use public cloud services. In-house counsel can play a key role with the business through the selection, negotiation, and implementation of such solutions. This Top Ten includes key practical tips drawn from experience as in-house counsel.

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Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Top Ten: Protecting Your House - Practical Tips for In-house Counsel on Negotiating Public Cloud Agreements … door, and not lose your keys. The reason this privacy is relative is that the property manager can enter your … is one of the inherent risks of the public cloud and many online services: the service providers can unilaterally amend …
Articles
Susan R. Packal, Director of Legal Business Operations and Strategy at Hilton Worldwide
07/13/2016

This QuickCounsel lists ways to bring your global legal team together.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Legal Team, March 2016   Are you leading a global team or is your team just global? As leaders make the leap from … "melting pot" of growth and talent. The evidence for globalization is strong: In April 2015, Ernst and Young's … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Invest …
Articles
Fred Green, Susan Eandi and Ute Krudewagen
06/01/2012

For a multinational company based in the United States, it’s essential that employers understand local employment laws when it comes to hiring, managing and terminating employees. After all, most of the basic US concepts of employment law do not translate internationally. Before drafting an international employment agreement, read this article and avoid the “tourist” traps.

… states “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” This saying is the perfect motto for US-based multinational employers, … a written statement of employment within two months of the com- mencement of employment. The statement must address, … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
… Events Cross-Border Legal Issues: Developments in Doing Business in Brazil, France, Switzerland and The United Kingdom. Start Date: … Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com All registration links are located in our weekly email. … …
Articles
10/05/2015
12 pages

This article shows how jurisdictions compare internationally as a destination for inward investment.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… and Thomas Stoltz Bär & Karrer AG global.practicallaw.com/9-602-0926 1. How does your jurisdiction compare … as a destination for inward investment? Switzerland is an attractive destination for foreign investment. … Global Enterprise W www.s-ge.com Description. This website is maintained by Switzerland Global Enterprise, which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … countries perceived to be a threat. The digital border . For businesses, the greatest cross-border danger may lie in … (5) exchanging information with a foreign person; (6) buying a foreign good or service from a foreign person living …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2022
Don’t get stabbed in the back by inflation, high interest rates, and other financial downturns — develop a proactive strategic contract management system to lessen the effects of economic crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #legaloperations #legalops #ACCColorado
… Source: ACC Docket … Maii Yossakorn / Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: Nothing good (or bad) lasts forever. The … rate, and average wages) have been collectively improving for years. These good economic times have made things easier … products and services come along with a contract, which is where you come in. As inflation and interest rates rise, …
Articles
Natacha Menotti, Associate, International Mobility Department, and Matthieu Chapin, Associate, International Mobility Department, Fidal
09/20/2022
4 pages

Learn the consequences and obligations for both the French company and the foreign company and its employees when performance of certain services is subcontracted to a foreign company under a subcontracting agreement.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: France, Europe, Global
… 20, 2022 4 pages Learn the consequences and obligations for both the French company and the foreign company and its employees when performance of certain services is subcontracted to a foreign company under a subcontracting … Fidal This article was originally published on the website of Fidal on September 7, 2021. … Natacha Menotti, …
Program Materials
Blake Bilstad, Christopher Kearns, Chris Kelly, and Andrew Serwin
10/30/2013

We have all heard about big data breaches: millions of customer records at risk, credit monitoring for an extended period of time, etc. What about the smaller run-of-the-mill security or privacy breaches? Can we prevent them? Do we have to report them? How do you set up incident response reporting? How do you do a security risk assessment to mitigate your risks?

… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1007: Data … agreements, leases or purchase contracts for automobiles, website terms and conditions, and their homeowners insurance …
Articles
Dentons
05/29/2014
72 pages

This edition of Vox Tax is dedicated to treaty shopping and substance - hot topics in many jurisdictions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… Articles Cross-border Tax Structuring: Is there a common denominator for substance requirements? Author Dentons May 29, 2014 72 … a common denominator for substance requirements? dentons.com Vox Tax This Dentons global tax report has been prepared …
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 …
Articles
Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
311 pages

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

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Global, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States
… Adela Williams Arnold & Porter 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 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … third-party content (e.g., by linking to an influencer’s website or social media profile); likes, shares or favourites …
Articles
02/01/2015

These guidelines are designed to communicate with investee companies regarding the objectives of engagement activities and to facilitate a better understanding of preferred terms of engagement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… terms of engagement. The framework also includes guidance for our interactions with activist investors. February 2015 … instances in which SSGA’s proxy voting and engagement team is willing to participate in reactive engagement, thereby … for engagement should be sent to governanceteam@ssga.com. SSGA is a signatory of the SDX protocol …
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 …
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 …
Articles
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 …
02/22/2017

The good, the bad and the strategy - IP in changing times - presentation held in Melbourne 22 February 2017.

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Region: Australia
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02/28/2017

The good, the bad and the strategy - IP in changing times - presentation held in Adelaide 28 February 2017.

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Region: Australia
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03/23/2017

The Good, the Bad and the Strategy - IP in Changing Times - presentation held in Brisbane 23 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
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03/30/2017

Drone Laws - presentation held in Sydney 30 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 2017 2 TRADE MARKS NICK HOLMES| PRINCIPAL nholmes@davies.com.au MARION HEATHCOTE| PRINCIPAL mheathcote@davies.com.au 3 … attached to the application form. The outline of the shoe is not part of the trade mark but is intended only to show … be in Australia: No use unless there is evidence that the website specifically targets or is directed to soliciting …
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