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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; …
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?

Resource Details
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
Latham & Watkins LLP
10/20/2023
77 pages

This initial public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make sure your IPO goes off as quickly and as smoothly as possible, without any unpleasant surprises.

… public offering guide will help you decide whether an IPO is the right move for your company and, if so, help you make … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
Program Materials
Jeremy Devereux, John Dotson, Shawn Graham, William Leone, Charlie Price
10/20/2015

Increasingly, multinational corporations are conducting internal investigations to assess civil and regulatory risk, particularly in light of increased regulatory scrutiny. Because they face civil and regulatory risk in multiple jurisdictions, those investigations must also be conducted in multiple jurisdictions. Jurisdictions have different rules relating to internal investigations, such as privilege, employee interviews and disclosure obligations. This session will discuss how to conduct a cross-border internal investigation effectively and the pitfalls that may await in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… to assess civil and regulatory risk, particularly in light of increased regulatory scrutiny. Because they face … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … The Court is Open for Business: In-house Counsel & the Judiciary Collaborating …
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 …
Checklists
Doreen M. Edelman
07/01/2013

A recent article published by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. law.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, European Union, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, United States
… by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … Region: China, European Union, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, United States … A recent article published by … that the following resources are made available by the website of Corporate Counsel Insight. The materials are free …
Articles
Global Legal Group
03/07/2024
251 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to digital health laws and regulations around the world.

Topics covered include digital health technologies, data use, data sharing, intellectual property, commercial agreements, AI and machine learning, and liability.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… Edition 2024 Digital Health 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 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … and it will be visible on the ARTG database on the TGA website. The SaMD may then be legally supplied. It is also …
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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
Gerard J. Lewis, Jr. and David J. Wittenstein
09/01/2012

With just a click of a button and a simple forward of a newsletter, you could unwittingly be violating a subscription contract. Unauthorized copying of a newsletter could cost your company millions in copyright infringement damages. This articles offers suggestions on how to avoid this type of claim and what to do if have to defend against one.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… agreement took time and effort. Just as almost everything is easier in the digital era, so is making and distributing … LLC. He can be contacted at gerard_lewis@ comcast.com. david J. wittenstein heads the intellectual property … or other electronic document, to link to an article on a website rather than copying and including the article in its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2017

This is a sample employment at-will policy.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Employment At-Will Policy February 25, 2017 This is a sample employment at-will policy. Resource Details … provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to … 214-369-9216 | E-mail: ron.chapman@ogletreedeakins.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Articles
Rachel Stoermer
03/01/2015

There are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. Learn how to best instruct clients on taking advantage of this technology.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… VP signature and initials from the CFO and neither of them is in the office today.  Most of us have been in a situation … include: ■■ Clicking “I Agree” (or something similar) on a website in order to receive services or access content (these … There is no longer any doubt that contracts can be com- pleted electronically, and the electronic records will …
Articles
Professor Mark E. Budnitz
10/30/2014

This article first describes mobile financial services for consumers and the types of companies participating in the provision of those services.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and the companies in- volved in offering those services is beyond the scope of this article. A brief description of … contact” when consumers send text messages or click on a website from their cell phones to engage in payment … 2008), online: American Banker <http://www.americanbanker.com/issues/173_ 140/-358144-1.html>; “USAA Catches up on BofA …
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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
This was going to be a column about discretion and judgment, and my perception that we need to reinvigorate those skills in the modern workplace, but that topic has thus far defied my attempts to wrestle it into the confines of this page.
… right as I was reflecting happily on the fact that it was (for me, at least) New Soap Day (those of you who still use … by nearby barista and then stuffed in your glovebox is adequate for your testamentary wishes.” I could say “I … but I’ll find out right away,” and that’s where ACC’s online resources and eGroups really helped me be more …
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 …
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
Practical Law Company
01/16/2015
31 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of property law. The Intellectual Property (IP) in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax in Australia.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This InfoPAKSM is a guide to intellectual property law in Australia. The IP … each of these IPRs is fully searchable online through this website. 2. What Steps Must a Business Take to Maintain the …
Articles
Checklists
Cozen O'Connor
06/27/2024
2 pages

This quick reference guide provides overview of state attorney general enforcement powers and trends.

… to My Resources … State AGs 101 An attorney general (AG) is the state’s chief legal officer and an independent … - Engage early to focus scope of inquiry. • Calibrate for the AG’s unique statutory powers and obligations. - … to subscribe to The State AG Report at www.stateAGreport.com For even more information about the important influence …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
12 pages

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

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/23/2023
226 pages

This multijurisdictional guide covers common issues in initial public offerings, including the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities, and pitfalls.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… ISBN 978-1-83918-264-8 ISSN 2399-9594 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Offerings 2023, Seventh Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Foreword Joseph Corcoran Securities Industry and … issued by the company, including information posted on its website. In addition to periodic reports, a public U.S. …
Articles
Jolie Lin, Kathleen Hogan
06/01/2012
4 pages

This article talks about giving substance to implementing change and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement. Resource Details Interest … programs. Jolie can be reached at jolie.lin@bmo.com. Kathleen Hogan is the Senior Counsel and Director of … permission. For more information about ILTA, visit their website at www.iltanet.org. knowledge management JUNE | 12 …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
8 pages

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

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… 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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
Articles
Lex Mundi Tax Group
01/30/2017
464 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore key issues in tax formats regarding the types of taxes imposed, allowed deductions, tax rates and withholdings, residency rules, tax compliance and tax treaties across a range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States, Venezuela
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Tax Desk Book A Global Practice Guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Tax Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … Zimbabwe NIL 10 10 10 Source: The Inland Revenue Board’s website at http://www.hasil.org.my Contact Information: Chen …
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