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Program Materials
Charles Hodges, Don Lancaster, Peter Meenan, Elizabeth Regan, Aaron Smalls
10/31/2014

This intensive discussion will focus on related-party transactions entered into by a hypothetical multinational company and how you can recognize transfer pricing issues that arise from transactions involving goods, services and IP. Learn how to resolve common transfer pricing problems that arise before and after an IRS examination.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States
… Inc. Aaron Smalls, Georgia-Pacific LLC Overview 1. What is Transfer Pricing? 2. What do Non-Tax Lawyers need to know … rules of Transfer Pricing? 4. What documentation is needed for intercompany transactions? 5. What common issues arise in … it is both cheaper and more efficient for Twisted- UK to buy manufactured video games from Twisted-France. � …
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 …
Articles
Richard S. Veys, Lily M. Garcia
03/01/2004

The human resources ("HR") audit is a valuable tool in the in-house counsels risk management toolbox. It can help you to identify and correct weaknesses in HR practices and processes before someone mishandles or overlooks an employment situation, possibly giving rise to litigation. This article gives you practical pointers on how to launch an HR audit, specifically, how to make the business case to your company decision makers, how to select the people who will perform the audit, how to make the audit thorough and meaningful, and how to make effective use of what the audit reveals.

… Garcia February 29, 2004 The human resources ("HR") audit is a valuable tool in the in-house counsels risk management … Allied way,” terminating about 15 percent of each acquired com- pany’s employees. Morale at the acquired plants has … of Marvin Simpson who has been part of the Allied “family” for more than 20 years. Frontline managers, in particular, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/23/2019
On July 9, 2019, ACC and Consilio LLC hosted the ACC Legal Operations Europe virtual roundtable featuring “ops” leaders based in Europe. Read on for key takeaways from the discussion, as well as the leaders’ advice for in-house counsel looking to drive change within their law department.
… featuring “ops” leaders based in Europe. Read on for key takeaways from the discussion, as well as the … to drive change within their law department. How far along is your company’s “level of maturity”? Simon Ferres  oversees … success, typically only those on the project team have “buy-in.” In other words, CM is not yet a part of the company …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
A day in the life of Daniela Bowry-Blum, senior specialist counsel (competition) at Santander UK in London, United Kingdom.
… KINGDOM 6.30 am My alarm goes off. I try to meditate for 20 minutes twice a day , so I set my timer and knock out … any urgent overnight emails. Senior stakeholders are often online as early as 5 a.m. 7.15 am Shower, eat a quick … review my slides. 9.15 am The session goes well and there is buy-in from the executive committee on what we are doing — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
A day in the life of Ilse De Loof, Group General Counsel at LBC Tank Terminals Group in Mechelen, Belgium.
… incorporation document of a  wholly foreign owned entity  is reviewed, and a first draft of a memorandum of understanding for a new joint venture in the PRC is prepared. 11.00 A cup … desk while checking  the   New York Times  and  De Tijd  online as well as my personal mailbox. 13.00 Meeting with the …
Articles
Art Fisher
09/01/2016

The cloud should be about more than making your legal department run smoothly. Today’s technology can bring acceptable levels of risk if the solution promotes business transparency and collaboration with global suppliers.

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Source: ACC Docket
… vendors and sellers of a client. ■■ Mitigating risk. It is a top priority of in-house counsel to ensure that … Christel House de Mexico in Mexico City. afisher@determine.com 106 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL TIME FOR LEGAL TO … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECTON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM,WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/16/2023
Just like 10-Ks, ESG disclosures should be managed by legal professionals, writes Michael Dillinger, USAA’s assistant vice president of ESG, alongside coauthors Heather Palmer and Evan Grosch of Sidley Austin. #ACCDocket #ESG #compliance
… permissions Banner artwork by metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet The ESG ecosystem is complex. It involves ambiguous and emerging regulations, … including in marketing materials and on the company’s website. Empowering the legal department on ESG Because legal …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
9 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in the United Arab Emirates.

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Region: United Arab Emirates
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Bérubé serves as general counsel of Chemviron S.A., the European head office and subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based active carbon purifying company Calgon Carbon. It’s a fast-paced role, and she feels fortunate to be able to support the company’s European interests as it expands into new markets worldwide.
… Docket Article Curiosity is Key: How Chemviron GC Geneviève Bérubé Transitioned to … … In 2007, Geneviève Bérubé was working as legal counsel for AkzoNobel (a Dutch multinational), when she was given a … purification carafe in the fridge. The filter that you buy contains a bed of active carbon particles with pores that …
Articles
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
09/10/2015
251 pages

The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to compete in each US state. It is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete, including guidance regarding commonly-occurring contract issues, and factors courts consider when analyzing a covenant not to compete.

This InfoPAKSM is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 10, 2015 251 pages The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Committee. For more information on Greenberg, visit their website at www.gtlaw.com , or see the “About Greenberg …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Michael Overly, Foley & Lardner
07/01/2015

Employees are the front line of your information security defense. While technological protections are essential (for example, antivirus software, firewalls, spam filters, etc.), none are as effective as a vigilant end user. These are checklists of measures of which every user should be aware.

… WHERE IT RESIDES □ Know what data you have and where it is located: Ask people to show you how they create, access, … submitting personal or other sensitive information via a website, make sure you see the site’s address begin with … Partner Jacksonville, Florida 904.359.8745 chowell@foley.com Michael R. Overly Partner Los Angeles, California …
Peer Practice Examples
11/02/2016

This Leading Practices Profile, an update to ACC’s 2010 piece, features law department leading practices for generating and demonstrating value through a number of value levers, as well as best practices for improving the bottom line and enhancing collation across business units. In wake of the economic downturn in the last decade and the increased pressure to “do more with less,” six participating corporations share their best value-sustaining practices in law department staffing, targeted practice areas, outside counsel management, strategic planning and the use of metrics to measure and track best practices.

… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Small ideas, tested, proved, implemented, and successfully evaluated, can become the disruption that both law firms and clients are craving. This case study will provide one example of a small, unique project that will offer concepts for you to apply to your team.
… of a small, unique project that will offer concepts for you to apply to your team. Resource Details Interest … counsel? Or maybe you wonder if cutting-edge technology is a ridiculous wild goose chase. Should you stop chasing the … of judges’ discernment and thought process. The court website displays the insightful rulings for one week before …
Program Materials
Josh Beser, Jeff Brown, Cristina Gonzalez, Robert Simmons
10/31/2014

This panel will focus on the first ninety days in-house as a model for
setting and achieving goals and measuring success that is applicable to
in-house counsel at any stage. Experts will address increasing
production in the counsel's office, managing outside projects, improving
value and reducing costs, engaging with client business groups to
identify important issues and benchmarking successes for those outside
the counsel's office.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Wish You Had Known About the First Year In-house: A Plan for Success Author Josh Beser, Jeff Brown, Cristina Gonzalez, … for setting and achieving goals and measuring success that is applicable to in-house counsel at any stage. Experts will … 23 INTERNAL USE ONLY Law firms submit electronic bills online to legal departmen t Invoice processed against billing …
Articles
Sandra Gibson
08/01/2016
2 pages

In this article, learn more about the state of the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region during 2016.

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Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and acquisitions occurred worldwide – 91 in all. This is the largest number of law firm mergers on record, … serve the needs of clients across borders globally. For example, in 2012 King & Wood Mallesons was the first-ever … acla_journal_mar16.indd 36 4/03/2016 1:38 PM acla.acc.com 37VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 the region the opening …
Articles
Jeffrey Fraum
04/01/2009

You may be an accomplished orator, litigator or debater. In front of a captive audience of children, however, even the savviest speaker can feel pressure. This "Take Our Sons / Daughters to Work Day" veteran has outlined a tested - and - true formula for sure success.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the Kids Before beginning any task, ask yourself what it is that you’re trying to accomplish. Among your goals are: to … fact possible to find — or if it is merely a myth. www.acc.com/docket Don’t Tell Mum the Babysitter’s Dead...(European … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with copyright and right of publicity.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2013 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is … airing, he selects the show from a menu on Aereo’s website. Aereo’s system, which consists of thou- sands of … a perfor- mance of (at least) an audiovisual work means to com- municate contemporaneously visible images and contem- …
Articles
06/17/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses battle of the form situations between a seller's standard terms and conditions, and terms mentioned on the buyer's purchase order. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the IT, Privacy & eCommerce ACC Network.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… either click through our terms and conditions (T&C) online at the point of order, or sign a paper order form that … made or given by or on behalf of the Company which is not set out in this Agreement. Any reference to a purchase … on an invoice or other acceptance thereof is solely for Customer's convenience in record keeping, and no such …
Peer Practice Examples
Richard Rothberg and Kevin Blodgett
10/01/2011

Some would argue that finding the right people is paramount to outlining strategies and tactics. When running a legal department, however, perhaps that order should be reversed: First, what ... then who. With discipline and commitment, legal departments can achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by implementing this approach.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 1, 2011 Some would argue that finding the right people is paramount to outlining strategies and tactics. When … on identifying the key characteristics that distinguished com- panies that achieved superior results and sustained them … information. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
05/19/2015

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes; and Show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line and contribute to the mission and strategic goals of your organization.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… Up a Legal Department Bil Potter & Fred Stein The slides for this portion of the presentation are based on slides … Answers & Actions On Which to Thrive Question # 1: Who is Your Management Team? • Meet and Get to Know the … proxy statements, press releases, etc. • Review the website, every word. Review any intranet. First Days as GC: 6 …
Program Materials
Scott Appleton
06/01/2013

Drawing on the tips imparted by panelists of a recent conference hosted by law firm Norton Rose, this article assesses the business opportunities opening up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
… up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). Resource Details … Business in the GCC By Scott Appleton (scott@954consulting.com), 954 Consulting A region of competing and contrasting … the capital, Abu Dhabi. The combined population of the GCC is around 50 2 EMEA BRIEFINGS JuNE 2013 © Association of …
Articles
Michael R. Henry, Esq., Houser Henry & Syron LLP, Primerus Member
07/29/2013

Guidance on transferring management/ownership of a company in Canada. Includes guidance on keeping business in the family or selling to an outsider.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com What’s Your Game Plan? Planning for a Successful … ily busine s s e s , managing a succe s s ful transit io n is both diffic ult and risky . Whet he r yo u’re planning to …
Articles
Philip R. Strauss
03/01/2005

If you had only known you can learn everything you need to know about surviving the transition to in-house law practice from Duran Duran, The Breakfast Club, and Prince, you might have spent a lot more time at concerts than in the library during the 1980s, right? Phil Strauss translates the lessons in his guide to the facts of in-house life.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… March 2005 ACC Docket  23 Philip R. Strauss is the founder and immediate … He can be reached at pstrauss@actuate.com. “I was dreaming when I wrote this; forgive me … Turns out, I had learned everything I needed to know for success in­house from the movies, music, … tion. If you are unsure, the ACC website and net­ work are great places to start. …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
5 pages

Learn about developments from 2021 in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region (focus on Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam).

Resource Details
Region: Asia, Australia / Pacific, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
… means, and execute documents electronically. This is in addition to the permanent amendments related to certain … the required cybersecurity review. Please click here for the full text (Chinese only) of the draft amendment. New … Vietnam). This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on November 1st, 2021. … CMS … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
6 pages

Learn about risks and opportunities in the use of AI in due diligence.

Resource Details
Region: Canada, North America, Global
in the early days of applying AI to law, the question is not “Will AI work?” but rather how to make it work. … law firms can proactively develop strategies that work for them and their clients. This is a challenging task that … diligence. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Program Materials
Thomas Dale, Javier Fernández-Samaniego, Richard Nohe, Weiwen Wang
10/30/2014

The straight line may result in the shortest distance, but it is not always the best path. Your company wants to sell its products in Nicaragua, but learns it is less expensive and burdensome to import its products through Guatemala. How about setting up an insurance underwriter in the European Union? Most people think London would be the best location, but setting up the underwriter in Malta, with less cost and regulation, can get your company started and running more quickly. A panel of experts will discuss different approaches on how to enter international markets by using international treaties and agreements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
… straight line may result in the shortest distance, but it is not always the best path. Your company wants to sell its … upon an appropriate level of compensation in case of, for example, an unjustified expropriation ISDS a mechanism … Treaty Arbitration know-how - www.globalarbitrationreview.com.” EU & LATAM RRU BITs So when structuring the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
Due to the many successes of remote work, companies and legal departments are actively assessing their workforce of the future. After months of process innovation and continued employee productivity, companies realize employees do not need to be in the office to be effective.
… to conduct meetings from our homes felt odd at first but is now a universal experience. While these tools help keep … learned from this infamous year, visit ACC Docket’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/2020-insights.cfm … Due to the many successes of …
Articles
Heather Logan Melick, Esq., Luper Neidenthal & Logan, Columbus, Ohio; and Ethan Wall, Esq., Richman Greer, PA, Miami, Florida.
08/22/2013
49 pages

In this ACC guide, explore key aspects of managing employees' use of social media, in light of guidance from the US National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB").

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … is available on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) website.11 A. Who is Covered Under the NLRA? Most …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/02/2021
Whether it's leveraging existing technology or seeking out small, measurable wins, legal departments need to focus on innovating even when it seems daunting.
… of legal technology. The in-house legal practice is changing. Fast. The more-for-less challenge is becoming … create interactive documents that feel like you’re using a website. Here’s a 3-minute video: How to create interactive … and comments by emailing programdevelopment@accglobal.com The author wishes to gratefully acknowledge and thank the …
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