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Articles
Dentons
09/18/2023
4 pages

Learn about the how Canadian copyright law will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business.

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Region: Canada, North America
… will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business. Resource Details Interest Area: … considerations with generative AI 1 https://chat.openai.com/ … business. Thise resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in April 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Corporate & Securities Law eGroup
07/29/2013

A discussion of the costs and benefits of using electronic board books as opposed to physical ones. Includes input from members of the the Corporate & Securities Law Committee eGroup.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quarterly board packages, but would like to get a sense for what we should anticipate, both the good and the bad. … e-Board service has been great. We love it and the Board is pleased. They all received an iPad and review the … material. I liked Boardvantage myself. www.boardvantage.com . vi We use an online program as well for distributing …
Articles
04/05/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Forum, addresses under what conditions consequential damages in non-disclosure agreements should be disclaimed.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… damages in our non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Is this ever justified?   Wisdom of the Crowd: Response #1: … on a third party (the court) to interpret your contract for you. Maybe you want that; probably you do not. It is … 1   Response #2: Our answer has always been no. On the buy side, if they want to come in and do a presentation, or …
Articles
Dentons
12/07/2022
2 pages

Learn about registration by data controllers and data processors under Kenya's Data Protection Act.

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Region: Africa, Kenya
… what you need to know about the registration process. Who is required to register? All data controllers and data … Regulations provides that it shall be mandatory for the following persons to register with the Data … Act. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/08/2023
Compliance officers are well-positioned to assist in corporate transactions, writes Nicolas Vielliard, SHAWCOR’s vice president of legal and compliance. #ACCDocket #compliance
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet   The scope of compliance is expanding. In both privately held and publicly listed … that now draw robust scrutiny. Risk is no longer reserved for only the financial aspects of businesses.  A …
Articles
Eric Chin, Strategy Consultant, and Graeme Grovum, Legal Technologist
11/05/2019
4 pages

General counsels are always under pressure to transform legal departments and through contracts, the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Legal Operations
… the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal … decade. VOLUME 29, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com Table 2: The top three issues keeping Chief Legal …
Program Materials
Hans Albers, Senior Director and General Counsel EMEA, Juniper Networks Inc.

James Bellerjeau, General Counsel & Secretary, Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale
06/26/2013

An overview of various law department management practices. Includes a discussion of the impact of legal strategy on department structure,outsourcing, and efficiency strategies.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… International Inc. David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale June 26, … * 1. What Services Does the Law Department Deliver? 2. How is the Value of Services Prioritized? 3. Who Should be … or consolidation Steven L. Schwarcz, To Make or Buy: In-House Lawyering and Value Creation, 33 Journal of …
Program Materials
Thomas Chow, Karna Nisewaner, Peter Quittmeyer, Ellen Stein
10/17/2016

If your organization uses third-party software, it is likely that your use of the software will be audited. This session will discuss strategies and best practices for tracking your organization’s licensing, use, and distribution of third-party software, including open source. The panel will provide practical advice and guidance for establishing and maintaining a robust entitlement and deployment program for tracking your organization’s licensing, use, and distribution of third-party software. The panel will include best practices for responding to and managing a third-party audit request and provide strategies and guidelines for developing and implementing a process for responding to and managing a software license audit. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with identifying and tracking use and deployment of third-party software, including review of commercial software asset management tools and practices.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Preparing for and Surviving a Software Audit Author Thomas Chow, Karna … 2016 If your organization uses third-party software, it is likely that your use of the software will be audited. This … Ellen to read and introduce the area Scope Discussion Buy time Conduct a self-assessment Look for questions, …
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 …
… & Registration … Within the next 12 to 18 months, it is anticipated that all 50 states will enact the Uniform … of great importance as they impact the private law regime for the buying and selling of digital assets, as well as their use as …
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Global Legal Group
06/06/2024
215 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers issues related to criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement, and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses.

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Region: Global, Angola, Australia, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Greece, India, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … to question 4.2 above; this report is available on its website at: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/fatf-gafi/ …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North Africa at Netflix. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket #MiddleEast&NorthAfrica
… Date: 06/21/2022 Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North … says the Netflix lawyer in business and legal affairs for Middle East and North Africa, who grew up in the United …
Articles
Janet H. Moore
07/01/2012

This article helps attorneys understand that with the increase of globalization, he must be prepared to handle (or refer) international issues that arise.

… . … 566 Texas Bar Journal  July 2012 www.texasbar.com BY JANET H. MOORE lobalization increases daily. All … refer) international issues that arise. Understanding What Is Involved International lawyers manage a lot of uncertainty … Association draws thousands of lawyers. (The Hieros Gamos website, www.hg.org, lists such bar associations.) Lawyers …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
10/28/2021
3 pages

This checklist provides some guidance if you find an employees social media posts become an issue.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Checklists Checklist of Key Considerations for Evaluating Employee Expression in the Workplace Author Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any …
Articles
American Bar Association
10/17/2016
40 pages

Alternative litigation finance (“ALF”) refers to the funding of litigation activities by entities other than the parties themselves, their counsel, or other entities with a preexisting contractual relationship with one of the parties, such as an indemnitor or a liability insurer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… NAT’L L.J., Nov. 30, 2009; Eileen Libby, Whose Lawsuit Is It?: Ethics Opinions Express Mixed Attitudes About … Funding Company, Simpson Thacher Wins $110 Million Verdict for Real Estate Firm in Phoenix Development Dispute, AM. LAW. … 13, 2011, available at http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2011/06/28/have-you- got-a-piece-of-this-lawsuit-2/; see …
Articles
Dante Benedettini
07/01/2018

Congratulations, you have been offered a fantastic new career opportunity. Now it’s time for you to decide whether to make the vertical leap to a leadership role in an in-house legal department. Here’s what you need to consider.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Take a moment to slow down and assess if the opportunity is in line with your personal and profesional goals. ■■ Learn … Norikuni Fujishiro. dbenedettini@aisinholdings.com 26 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL MAKING THE VERTICAL … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first three months as general counsel! So, what do you focus on next? You can already tackle the important legal issues du jour, but how do you advance the entire department — and your career?
… folks have read and forwarded that piece to others, which is great news. The bad news is, I have had several new GCs … Efficient Board and Committee Processes” at  ACC Docke t’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/the-practitioners-guide.cfm . References M. …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
3 pages

Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.

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Region: United States, North America, Global
… Court held that a “foreign or international tribunal” is one that exercises governmental authority and that neither … +1 212 768 5325 M +1 332 234 2875 lynn.harrisoniii@dentons.com John J. Hay Partner, New York D +1 212 398 5233 … cases. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
In June 2018, the Canadian Senate passed the Cannabis Act, which legalized marijuana at the federal level. For in-house counsel, the new legislation will have the greatest impact on workplace policies.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Act, which legalized marijuana at the federal level. For in-house counsel, the new legislation will have the … leaving. This applies to all countries, whether cannabis is legal there or not. Estimated revenue for Canada based on … sales US$6.5 billion by 2020 Province Legal Age to Buy Alberta 18 British Columbia 19 Manitoba 19 New Brunswick …
Articles
Brian Yates
06/18/2013

This article discusses some of the most common issues and pitfalls to keep in mind before, during and after entering into an endorsement relationship with an athlete or other celebrity in the United States.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Top Ten Issues and Pitfalls with Athlete Endorsement Deals in the United States Author Brian Yates June 18, 2013 This … relationship with an athlete or other celebrity. 1. Hope for the Best While Preparing for the Worst A freshly-inked endorsement deal is like a new marriage. Everyone is smiling and the future …
Carla J. Goldstein, Joseph Milcoff and Jim Altman
10/19/2015

How do you determine what needs to be done to improve value and efficiency, by whom and how? And how can you ensure that new initiatives stay on track and deliver results? Change management tactics -how to get from analysis to action, unleash the potential within the organization to see and act on ways to do things differently, and build momentum.

… Alto, California with offices in more than 100 countries For more than 16 years, VMware has pioneered disruptive … …Which Legal Operations Manages on an Ongoing Basis M IS S IO N Data and Business Intelligence ECMS Automation & … to Deliver Faster, Better Service At Scale 60 WWW.ACC.COM/VALUECHAMPIONS Meet The Champions 6:30 – 7:00 PM today, …
Aine Lyons, Melissa A. Anderson, Terrence Thompson, and Aaron J. Katzel
10/19/2015

The pressure is on to run legal departments more like businesses - applying analytics to sharpen focus, deploying technology to automate processes, thoughtfully cultivating talent to meet department needs, unbundling legal services, applying disciplined approaches to managing external resources and consciously continuing improvement.

… and Aaron J. Katzel October 19, 2015 The pressure is on to run legal departments more like businesses - … Alto, California with offices in more than 100 countries For more than 16 years, VMware has pioneered disruptive … to Deliver Faster, Better Service At Scale 60 WWW.ACC.COM/VALUECHAMPIONS Meet The Champions 6:30 – 7:00 PM today, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Iceland is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Often called the “land of fire and ice,” due to its many volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland’s climate is not as bad as its name suggests. The winters are mild and dark but the summers are pleasantly warm and bright.
… Tómas Eiríksson Publication Date: 08/01/2017 Iceland is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Often called … crisis are being lifted, according to the Organisation for Co-operation and Development. Additional resources … tourism site. Island Monitor , English language news website. Independent People , a Nobel Prize-winning account …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/04/2024
Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the aftermath of the death by suicide of a respected colleague. Early intervention, particularly the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — can help stop the silent spiral, writes Jim Patton, CLO for The Broadhurst Group. #ACCDocket #suicideprevention #ACCFamily #employmentlaw
… Claudette W. Patton Publication Date: 06/04/2024 Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by melitas / Shutterstock.com Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be … the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — is crucial to prevent mental health issues from escalating. …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
37 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in Switzerland.

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Region: Switzerland
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
Articles
Gregory Stern
11/01/2019
4 pages

Cloud computing allows us to easily store data without physical storage devices, helping to reduce the carbon footprint. But environmental issues from cloud data centers makes this a mixed blessing.

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Region: Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States
… media we used to keep locally, like CDs, DVDs, etc., is replaced by virtual cloud counterparts, I got curious: What does that mean for the environment? As lawyers, you will be shocked … CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com Cloudy with a Good Chance of Increased Global Warming 24 …
Program Materials
Dan Glowski, Stephen R. Martin, II, Marty Provin, Ken Schindler
04/07/2014

Over the course of two sessions, learn how to structure and implement an effective compliance program; review hallmark DOJ guidance and discuss the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and their application to corporate compliance programs; learn how to conduct a gap analysis and design a compliance program that fits your organization’s needs; learn about successful program-building strategies and how to avoid compliance program pitfalls; and learn how to measure the effectiveness of your program and conduct a compliance audit.

… Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Monday, April 7 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 100: …  audits  and  controls  –  Post  CoC  on-­‐line  (company  website,  YouTube  channel,  Facebook  page,  etc)   …
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Foley & Lardner LLP
04/05/2017

The purpose of this Guidebook is to help the law departments of life sciences and medical devices industry, their affiliates and business associates, clinical researchers (CROs), and third-party vendors focus on the cybersecurity and IP asset protection issues in an accessible and practical way.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… & Lardner LLP April 5, 2017 The purpose of this Guidebook is to help the law departments of life sciences and medical … Act (CFAA). The CFAA “prohibits access to a computer, website, server or database either ‘without authorization’ or … Firewall Configuration, Perimeter Security, PLAnetmAgPIe.Com, available at http://www.planetmagpie.com/ …
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about new laws in the United States which grant individuals expanded workplace rights and larger compliance obligations on organizations.

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Region: United States, North America
… their engagement with hiring entities and employers. There is no comprehensive US data privacy law governing all 50 US … San Diego D +1 619 595 8018 peter.stockburger@dentons.com Your Key Contacts Takeaway #1 – Map Your Data and … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
29 pages

An update regarding sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Switzerland, and countermeasures taken by Russia.

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Region: United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Russia
… 2022 − 24 February 2022 − 28 February 2022 The intention for further restrictions is being communicated by the EU, UK and US on almost a daily … resource was originally published on March 3, 2022, on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
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