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William E. Mooz, Jr.
01/01/2008

In-house counsel have amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to contend with, and the high costs of complying with them tend to come from the legal department's pocketbook. Learn about how to recover from the cost of ediscovery.

… year. This growth in electronic data, which can be stored for pennies and transmitted with the click of a button, has … in impact. The cost of complying with the new rules is high and often gets charged to the legal department’s … both parties to reassess the burden and benefit of a com- plete restoration based on the sample). Zubulake I, 217 …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
28 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Australia.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
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 … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … Description. ComLaw is an Australian government website that contains the full official text of Australian …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Brazil. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and … Description. Official updated website maintained by the Federal Government, providing …
Articles
Foley Hoag LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
87 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC-approved …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
This article explains which sections of Title II will and will not apply to broadband Internet access services.
… and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Gone is the ‘light touch’. In February, the FCC ruling … Internet service providers common carriers. Old rules for new tech. The FCC’s rules regulate broadband providers … network? Have you ever typed in a browser search or website address only to find that you’ve been redirected to a …
Articles
Vishal Anand, Esq., Associate Director, Pangea3
10/01/2013

A review of the most impactful ways in-house counsel are using big data, including predicting legal costs and case outcomes, compliance, and privacy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Big Law - And How the Modern GCs are Making It Work for Them Author Vishal Anand, Esq., Associate Director, … Big Data has become the buzz-phrase and, subsequently, is having a real impact on the legal landscape. Big Data, … The same analytics that help retail stores predict your buying habits, also mine enormous bytes of data for
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/29/2021
58 pages

This report provides a summary of the use of technology within legal departments, based on a survey conducted in autumn 2020 at the behest of the Tools & Technology Interest Group of ACC Legal Operations.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… What Legal Technology? SURVEY RESULTS 2021 https://www.acc.com/ 2021 ACC LEGAL OPERATIONS WHO USES WHAT LEGAL … fast pace at which new technology developments occur, it is not surprising that the list of technology areas that are … willing to provide their contact information is included for this purpose, as well as a comprehensive list of which …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
04/29/2022
58 pages

This report provides a summary of the use of technology within legal departments, based on a survey conducted in autumn 2020 at the behest of the Tools & Technology Interest Group of ACC Legal Operations.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… What Legal Technology? SURVEY RESULTS 2021 https://www.acc.com/ 2021 ACC LEGAL OPERATIONS WHO USES WHAT LEGAL … fast pace at which new technology developments occur, it is not surprising that the list of technology areas that are … willing to provide their contact information is included for this purpose, as well as a comprehensive list of which …
Articles
Robert Half Legal
10/17/2013

Attracting qualified professionals and motivating them to give their best are top concerns for today’s corporate legal departments. This InfoPAK offers tips on how in-house counsel can successfully recruit, hire, and manage employees.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of its lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject and … information about Robert Half Legal, please visit their website at www.roberthalflegal.com or see the “About the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employment handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Employment Policy Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample employment handbook. Resource Details Interest … 4.4 Advances on Pay 7 4.5 Pay Corrections 7 4.6 Deductions for Salaried Employees 7 5. EMPLOYMENT Classifications and … stocks or securities. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site the Company’s website
Articles
Ruthe Wynne, Sarah Tuchler McElvaney, Lisa Haas, and Scott Nader
06/06/2009

Introduces approaches, as well as practical tools, to improve organization, productivity and workflow management skills as in-house counsel. Provides four sections: self assessment, time management and team building, matter management, and effective communications.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… no resources, no people.” The objective of this workshop is to introduce approaches, along with practical tools, to … for action will be initiated (Via email? Via intranet website? Will the matter be initiated in another system?). … See also presentation for Google at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo7vUdKTlhk, and Tips & Tools, The David Allen …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Maggie Warren’s red pen was busy as she read and reread the standard terms, marking up clauses with the passion of someone who can’t abide a run-on sentence. It was her first day at Vertafore, Inc., the Denver-based insurance software company and she was just getting started.
… acquisition and there were more than 50 varying templates for sell-side contracts. She quickly realized her first … together all contracts and ordering documents. “There is no reason a company our size should have 50 different … different purposes. Software — whether on premise or online, services, APIs and data can be licensed under the …
Articles
Checklists
Association of Corporate Counsel
08/08/2024
31 pages

Improve your work-life balance, and foster well-being in your team and organization with this ACC toolkit. Find practical strategies and information on work-life balance, time management, seeking help, helping others seek help, overcoming adversity, crises, and failure, and supporting your team's well-being.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland
… WHAT IN-HOUSE LAWYERS SAY ABOUT THIS TOOLKIT: “This is an excellent resource for in-house counsel as they … topics. 2 | Well-being Toolkit for In-house Lawyers acc.com Thank you to ACC members The ACC team warmly thanks the … a volunteer crisis counselor. ´ Alcoholics Anonymous® website (A.A. meetings take place in many countries). ´ …
CMS
11/09/2022
8 pages

Learn about the UAE's law on personal data processing, the Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the DPL).

Resource Details
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… not least announcing the change of the working week for the public sector from Sunday-Thursday to Monday-Friday – … of privacy and breach of confidence. However, it is only now that all businesses operating in the UAE will … (the DPL). This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 14, 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Articles
Alicia B. Oliver, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., Chattanooga, TN
01/16/2015

Learn about legal issues that frequently arise in social media advertising, at an era where negative posts can be extremely damaging and hard to effectively control after their release. This short article discusses commercial social media posts, giveaways, contests, sweepstakes and similar promotions, confidential information, copyright and trademark infringement, rights of publicity and privacy, user generated content, endorsements, direct messages, privacy and data security, records retention and spoliation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Bahner & Stophel, P.C. , Chattanooga, TN Social media is an inexpensive, yet effective tool for promoting your … in your Official Rules. See https://www.facebook.com/page_guidelines.php Pinterest implemented a major … for its fan community. You can also provide a link to your website terms and conditions, where you can include rules on …
Online Education
10/07/2016

Hosted by the Internal Resource Mgmt. Interest Group

Members from 4 legal departments (Yazaki, Brother, Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
Online Education Legal Intake Systems Webex October 7, 2016 … Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum. … 1376 … Hosted by the Internal Resource …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … AD, which is available on the Competition Commission's website (http://www.compcomm.hk/index.html). Applications for
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the Netherlands.

Resource Details
Region: Netherlands
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … 27 B. Dutch Government Website for Legislation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
It is not enough to become an expert on the legal aspect of your particular company — learn as much as you can about the business side of your company and the industry as a whole. The more you know about the business, the better you can advise and predict issues that will arise.
… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 10/01/2019 It is not enough to become an expert on the legal aspect of your … I’m learning something new every day. As legal counsel for Netflix, what challenges do you currently face, and how … members ranging from resume writing and leveraging your online profile to negotiating your next raise. We recently …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2020
The fictional divide that separates our personal and professional lives is crumbling. We show ourselves as we truly are everywhere we go ⁠— at work, home, and play. What will it mean for the future of law when technology tears down the wall completely? Here’s how lawyers who embrace a leadership mindset will find opportunities for growth and positive change.
… divide that separates our personal and professional lives is crumbling. We show ourselves as we truly are everywhere we go ⁠— at work, home, and play. What will it mean for the future of law when technology tears down the wall … while working from home. Many of us initially connect online to discuss business, but our children, pets, pastimes, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2022
If war or any major crisis occurs, your company will need its lawyers to assure everything is in order — to serve its customers, assist others, help staff, and continue operations. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCEurope
… your company will need its lawyers to assure everything is in order — to serve its customers, assist others, help … desperate to act, desperate to protect, desperate for peace. And everyone has a role to play. For lawyers, … a tough period is very important. ACC : I know from your website that you have 500 employees at Raben Ukraine. Are you …
Articles
Dentons
09/20/2023
3 pages

Learn about the continued increased enforcement activity combatting economic crime in Ireland.

Resource Details
Region: Ireland, European Union
… Request a trial membership . … Combatting economic crime is a priority of the programme for this government as it … Partner, Dublin D +353 1 5828150 Ciara.Fitzgerald@dentons.com Karyn A Harty Partner, Dublin D +353 1 5828123 M +353 86 … in Ireland. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/17/2020
One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses are often multi-tiered, to explore whether lower-cost, abbreviated methods will work before the parties need to engage in more expensive and procedurally elaborate methods.
… underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses … comparison tests online by presenting variations of their website across their customer base and gauging responses, you …
Articles
Checklists
In-house counsel members of the ACC Europe ESG Working Group
05/22/2024
16 pages

Are you building or reviewing your organization's ESG program, with a focus on Europe? This tool presents sample frameworks for the environmental, social, and governance components: (i) key considerations, (ii) a detailed map of core ESG subtopics for each of the three ESG facets, and (ii) for each subtopic, potential goals, standards, and metrics, and more.

… Building a Framework for an ESG Approach in Europe acc.com https://www.acc.com/ https://www.acc.com/ acc.com2 — … provide an exhaustive list of relevant legislation (which is constantly evolving), and does not recommend any specific … methods.²7 • Proposed right to repair directive.²8 • ECHA website list of hot topics²9 gives insights to possible …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … The CMA publishes more detailed information on its website at Phase 2 (see Section XVI). This information may …
Articles
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
Jeremy Want, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent; and Jean-Sébastien Dupont, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent
07/21/2021

It is common for disputes over intellectual property (IP) rights, including patent, trademark and copyright disputes, to be multijurisdictional in nature. As discussed below, there are a number of important litigation procedures that make Canada an attractive forum in which to litigate IP rights.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Canada
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent July 21, 2021 It is common for disputes over intellectual property (IP) rights, … relief in IP cases, including novel remedies in online copyright piracy cases such as so-called “site …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
41 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Singaporean market.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full … 39 C. Singapore Government Website
03/09/2017

Working with your Marketing Team - presentation held in Perth 9 March 2017.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Request a trial membership . … @watermark This event is brought to you by the Association of Corporate Counsel in … Selecting a new brand Primo Angeli, from brainyquote.com. “A great trade mark is appropriate, dynamic, … liability of marketplace sites e.g. eBay, Gumtree • Website operators may be liable for user-generated content …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
08/25/2011
55 pages

The ACC Guide addresses a variety of methods for increasing value by improving relationships with outside counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… 2011 55 pages The ACC Guide addresses a variety of methods for increasing value by improving relationships with outside … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com In today’s competitive global economy, in-house counsel … it progresses, and evaluating performance once the matter is resolved. The information in this guide should not be …
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