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Joseph F. Speelman
11/01/2008

Read this 2009 Apex Award-winning article!<br/>One in-house attorney shares his company’s litigation strategy based on what should be a cornerstone of legal practice and law department leadership––integrity.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… mission in its legal counselors and, because that mission is of palpable professional and social significance, a true … he can be contacted at joseph.speelman@ lyondellbasell.com. LyondellBasell’s philosophy was borne out in mid- … 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- …
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Dimitri de Bournonville, Sean-Paul Brankin, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Yves Heijmans, Frederik Van Remoortel, Simon Vumbaca, Charles C.W. Dunn, Christoph De Preter, Carolyn Boyle
06/01/2009

In this issue of European Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, find out what you need to know about the most current risk management issues.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, European Union, Germany, United Kingdom
… By Dimitri de Bournonville (dimitri.de.bournonville@tnt. com) and Sean-Paul Brankin (sbrankin@crowell.com) The need … for increased compliance has emerged: the global downturn is likely to make market manipulation look like an attractive … on which the • movie or clip is posted; and the auction website (e.g., Ebay) on which the • infringing goods are …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … also publishes a list of notified transactions on its website (www.bundeskartellamt.de) on an informal basis. …
Articles
Robert Kang
05/01/2018

If in-house counsel have learned anything from the recent onslaught of data breaches, it's that staying up-to-date on data security issues pays off. To identify red flags early, governments and various industries have created support organizations designed to share security-related information between members. You're not alone in the fight against cybercrime.

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Source: ACC Docket
… or geographic area does the organization focus on? Is my business set up to participate in an … ■■ For more information, visit your law school’s website. ACC DOCKET MAY 2018 79 that may not be visible to … With Knowledge, Careful Planning (Dec. 2017) www.law.com/corpcounsel/ sites/corpcounsel/2017/12/04/ …
Program Materials
Louis Agnese, Martha Cardi, William Farran, Victoria Lazar
08/27/2014

Unlike traditional panel formats, this interactive session is geared for those in their first five years in-house. Bring questions, hypothetical problems, issues and concerns to the panelists, experts in intellectual property, contract creation and litigation. They will answer your questions and make you aware of the latest leading trends in in-house practice.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Unlike traditional panel formats, this interactive session is geared for those in their first five years in-house. Bring … exist in your business? • If not, will your organization buy into conducting a risk assessment? – Likely depends on …
Articles
Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer
09/01/2002

Discusses the typical coverage of D&O policies and the most common insurer defenses in situations involving allegations of financial misrepresentation.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Coverage in a By Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Policy IS Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer ^ Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas … D&O insurers have already denied coverage based upon the com­ pany's alleged misstatements of its financial situation … Fiber and the filing of SEC fraud charges against WorldCom for allegedly overstating its cash flow by more than $3.8 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Laurence Simons
07/01/2010

A comprehensive employment survey discussing the job market in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Russia, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and North and Latin America.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Request a trial membership . … w w w .laurencesim ons.com 1 In-House Global Salary & Benefi ts Survey w w w .la ur … 8504 • • • As a recognised leader in the in-house market for over �0 years, Laurence Simons has built up one of the … all industries recent times have been difficult and this is reflected in some of the data and trends you will see in
Articles
Gregory R. Watchman - associate general counsel for employment law, Freddie Mac
03/01/2008

Read for Gregory's tips about employment and HR issues for in-house counsel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Gregory R. Watchman - associate general counsel for employment law, Freddie Mac February 29, 2008 Read for … lawsuits over the calculation of the regular rate, which is used to calculate overtime, may be the next big thing … tion. In addition, he served as labor counsel to the labor com- mittees in the US Senate and House of Representatives, …
Articles
Don G. Rushing, James D. Shomper, Deborah D. Kuchler and Christopher Barbee
10/01/2001

This article discusses how DuPont's law department is using technology to create a virtual law firm, by fostering collaboration among its in-house staff, its outside law firms, and its serious providers.

… 1, 2001 This article discusses how DuPont's law department is using technology to create a virtual law firm, by … law firm? What is the payoff? We believe that significant com­ petitive advantages flow to a company that can build a … email. Boiled dovm to basics, the KB acts like a private website with areas allowing access to email, collections of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
Whether you have been in the compliance field for decades or you are brand new to the corporate world, there is no debating the critical nature of assessing your company’s compliance risks. These assessments are, in fact, opportunities. With the right approach, they can go beyond simply protecting your organization and ultimately contribute to the culture you are trying to create.
… 02/01/2018 Whether you have been in the compliance field for decades or you are brand new to the corporate world, there is no debating the critical nature of assessing your … for in-person interviews, written surveys through an online service are another way to perform this function. Be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 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.
… Docket Article Time for Legal to “Bear Hug” the Cloud Art Fisher Publication … the vendors and sellers of a client. Mitigating risk. It is a top priority of in-house counsel to ensure that … and expose customers and employees to identity theft and online piracy. Far from the remote mines and sweatshops of …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
11 pages

Learn about the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 allowing the UK government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions and investments in order to protect national security.

… 1 National security is not defined … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“NSI … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland …
Articles
Jennifer K. Mailander, Associate General Counsel and Director, Compliance and Privacy, Corporation Service Company; Scott Plichta, Chief Information Security Officer, Corporation Service Company
05/24/2016

Data breaches and cyberattacks threaten every company's brand, and bottom line, both in the United States and around the world. This brief article offers key tips on what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This list also includes a glossary of essential technology terms with basic definitions for non-experts.

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… what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This … in computer memory to be read or updated. Hosting (website hosting, or web hosting): The business of housing, … the internet. 1 Legaltech® News: http://www.legaltechnews.com/id=1202586539710?slreturn=20160011090519 2 ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2024
Dassault Falcon Jet’s Associate General Counsel Stephanie Bortnyk explains how Mansfield-certified firms can help boost DEI engagement.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork Natali _ Mis / Shutterstock.com The international and local landscape of rules for … of incorporating diverse talent and thought. This is particularly true for international companies where … find Mansfield-certified firms can visit the Diversity Lab website , which lists all the certified firms and those …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
02/17/2022
20 pages

In this resource, a summary of the most significant employment-related class action activity form 2021 is reviewed and explained.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… employment-related class action activity form 2021 is reviewed and explained. Resource Details Interest Area: … 9 Biometric privacy 12 Discrimination developments 13 Website accessibility litigation 14 The California landscape … news VACCINE MANDATES continued on page 3 A look back For employers, 2021 was a challenging year. The post-election …
Program Materials
04/20/2004

A presentation covering types of brand abuse, what you should do when you identify brand abuse, and possible remedies for brand abuse.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 210:Somebody's Using My Brand on the Web! Now What? … Counsel October 25-27, Sheraton Chicago Typosquatting/Website Diversion Purchasing a domain name that is a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
11/20/2020
270 pages
Resource Details
Region: United States
… Outside the United States Fabry-Pérot Interferometer, SA is a highly successful non-US company known to the world as … overwhelming to an issuer accessing the US capital markets for the first time. In order to make the maze of US … must:46 • include a prominent disclaimer on its website making clear that the offer is directed only to …
Articles
Rebecca Hanovice, Lauren Bruzzone, Sabina Vayner, and Jennifer Findley
10/01/2017

To better protect against infringement, in-house counsel should understand the digital do’s and don’ts of copyright regulation so that an inadvertent “copy and paste” doesn’t lead to millions in liability for the company.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… topics in the world of copyright licensing. CHEAT SHEET ■■ Is this copyrighted? There are two fundamental requirements … and business law. rebecca.hanovice@callawaygolf.com Lauren Bruzzone acted as group counsel, IP, for IBM’s … equally easy to cut and paste that image onto your company website or Facebook page, or to cut and paste posts and …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
05/18/2015

Further advance your ability to practically apply financial decision-making practices to your everyday work; and Utilize the analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Meetings
… Program Materials Advanced Financial Decision-making for In-house Counsel Author Michael Smith May 18, 2015 …   RELATIONS   AUDIT  CONTROLLER   Budget   •  A  budget  is  a  quan?ta?ve  expression  for  a  set   ?me  period  of …  17-­‐19    Dallas,  TX   Examples  of  Investments   •  Buying  a  new  piece  of  equipment.     •  Building  a …
Articles
Ashley A. Miller
03/01/2012
10 pages

As legal departments cut down on external spending, hiring freshman attorneys has become a popular, cost-saving alternative. Those freshman attorneys, however, may find that rushing into the corporate arena with little “real- world” experience can be quite overwhelming. Before taking that first step, heed the advice of someone who has walked that path.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… trial membership . … ACC Docket 73 March 2012 So, here it is — a perfectly minted law degree. And a new job — a new job … Miller can be contacted at ashley_miller@ quakerchem.com. Austin | Dallas | Houston | Los Angeles | Marshall | New … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This is a sample company social media policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company's Social Media Guidelines December 23, 2015 This is a sample company social media policy. Resource Details … [NB: some of the links in this document will only work for [COMPANY] people with access to the [COMPANY] Intranet] … media tools - these links will take you to an external website called Wikipedia (an on-line, collaborative …
Articles
Barry D. Biddle and Lori-Ann Johnson
09/01/2015

In the area of mergers and acquisitions, trade secrets can provide unique challenges to the due diligence team evaluating the target company. An early understanding of the key players, the buyer’s intended uses of the<br />trade secrets, and the seller’s policies and positions regarding them, is fundamental to structuring the correct questions to undertake a thorough and informative<br />due diligence process. A thorough process can inform the economics of the deal, identify any third party risks and even minimize the opportunities for post-acquisition misappropriation of trade secrets.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… and the seller’s policies and positions regarding them, is fundamental to structuring the correct questions to … until the deal is very close to completion. Likewise, in com- panies without a formal trade secret program, acquiring … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about key trends to watch in privacy and data protection in New Zealand in 2023.

Resource Details
Region: New Zealand, Australia / Pacific
… action: The new privacy commissioner, Michael Webster, is likely to have his work cut out for him. After taking up … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35FY4SS7q5Y … in 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
Recruiters, employers, colleagues, adversaries, employees, friends, family — the universe of people who might search your name for any reason (or for no reason at all) is virtually limitless, so being cognizant of what exists and the sort of light that it casts upon you is vitally important.
… family — the universe of people who might search your name for any reason (or for no reason at all) is virtually limitless, so being cognizant of what exists and … internet archive of publicly maintained websites. The website boasts nearly half a trillion archived websites, many …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
A day in the life of Naseera Ebrahim, Massbuild General Counsel/Legal Compliance and Risk Executive in Johannesburg, South Africa.
… SOUTH AFRICA 5:00 am No alarm needed because it is currently 30 degrees Celsius in Johannesburg , so I am … green tea. At this point I negotiate with myself: If I go for a jog, I can skip going to the gym after work. So I … getting airtime in the media are the proposed $104 billion buy out of SAB Miller , South Africa’s largest brewer by AB …
Articles
Gregory Melick, Luper Neidenthal & Logan, Columbus, OH and Ethan Wall, Social Media LAW&ORDER, Miami, FL


12/01/2014

This top ten list addresses certain issues when managing employee social media use in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Managing Employee Social Media Use Author Gregory Melick, … Ethan Wall , Social Media LAW&ORDER , Miami, FL Everyone is on social media these days, including your employees. If … Act protects two or more employees who act together online to improve their terms and conditions of employment. …
Articles
Navigant
02/27/2015

This article is designed to provide insights into notable data breaches that took place in Q2 2014 and identify trends with the objective of answering principal questions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Report Author Navigant February 27, 2015 This article is designed to provide insights into notable data breaches … information as well as user names and passwords for the website. The company began to notify customers in early May … audit, attest, or public accounting services. See navigant.com/licensing for a complete listing of private investigator …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
05/20/2013

This session and the workshop that follows will examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization. Participants will understand the balance sheet, the income statement, and the statement of cash flow. We will also discuss how to identify red flags that signal financial difficulties or accounting problems.

… Program Materials Financial Decision Making for Lawyers - Part I Author Michael Smith May 20, 2013 This … Counsel University® May 19-21, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 100 – Financial …
Articles
Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
77 pages

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series and provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in South Africa.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: South Africa
… Lex Mundi member firm October 15, 2016 77 pages This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series and … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com South Africa Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Bowman … Africa is available on the Department of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/forrep/index.htm. …
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