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Maggy Baccinelli
04/01/2011
2 pages

Kate Duchene, CLO and executive vice president, human resources of Resources Global Professionals, discusses fostering a team-oriented environment and promoting ethical behavior, while coping with current regulations.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States, Global
… the CLO and executive vice president, human resources, she is a stalwart of the consulting firm where she has worked for … employees engaged, she says, is through frequent and open com- munication. “I always say it’s not the union rep who … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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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.

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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 …
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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).

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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
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.

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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
Ian Ivory and Cora (Na) Kang
11/29/2016
267 pages

This primer considers in detail the use of English law in Belt & Road transactions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… an g English Law on China’s Belt & Road Using English Law for China’s Belt & Road Initiative - and the Competitive … Chinese law as an alternative. We think that this guide is highly topical given the fast-moving economic changes … Texas Shoot Out – when all Shareholders are interested in buying each other out, each Shareholder submits a sealed bid …
Articles
Katia Bloom and K Royal
06/01/2015

In this age of rapid data gathering, personal data breaches and shifting perspectives toward privacy, few things are as important to in-house counsel as the appropriate compliance measures for transferring data between the European Union and the United States.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
in place with each and every entity with which data is exchanged. ■ Safe Harbor. Disclosures by State Department … managing and advising on all US matters. katia.bloom@avira.com K Royal, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, is the global privacy counsel … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Juli Greenberg, Kenneth Moyle, John Nicholson, Alan Sutin
06/03/2014

Understand the global legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders.

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Source: Meetings
… Transfers of Data Juli Greenberg Juli E. Greenberg is corporate counsel at Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. … and do a global replace. Points to http://privacy.aol.com/privacy-policy/ ACC 2014 Corporate Counsel University® … 2011/11/111129facebookcmpt.pdf –  Dec. 2009, FB changed website so certain info users may have designated as private …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
There have been many articles discussing blockchain technology over the preceding few years. And nearly as many addressing Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article asks a fundamental question: Are blockchain innovations compatible with GDPR? The opinions range from inherent conflict to nearly perfect harmony.
… Docket Article Blockchain Technology is Here — Is it Compliant with GDPR? Elene Dighmelashvili … public — to execute transactions relating to that account. For example, a Bitcoin public address looks like this: … they are asking for a donation or if they are selling or buying goods or services. Some blockchain platforms can also …
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 …
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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").

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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 …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10/2015
3 pages

This article addresses knowing who is authorised to represent a legal entity and what can you do if directors representing a legal entity are not authorised to do so.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… 10, 2015 3 pages This article addresses knowing who is authorised to represent a legal entity and what can you do … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
6 pages

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

… 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
Stacey van Hooven and Sean Collin
10/01/2016

Brands have become the currency of international trade. For in-house counsel, high-quality brands provide a bond of trust with your client’s consumers. Ensuring that your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging, especially in the case of brand migration.

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Source: ACC Docket
… your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging, especially in the case of brand migration. … strategy and business development. stacey.van.hooven@sca.com Sean Collin is director for legal affairs of the UNA … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in China.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: China
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Aliaksandr Hrytsel, PETERKA & PARTNERS
09/10/2014

Investors planning to perform construction activities on the territory of Belarus have to take into account new conditions for carrying-out these activities in Belarus. This article will discuss the new requirements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Belarus
… Articles New Conditions for Construction Activities in Belarus Author Aliaksandr … of the Republic of Belarus (the "Ministry"). WHAT IS ATTESTATION OF COMPLIANCE AND WHY IT IS NEEDED? … contained in the Register is published on the official website of the Authorized organization. THE PROCEDURE OF …
Articles
Stephen Clayton, Esq. Francois Gacougnolle, General Counsel, Superior Essex Inc. Mark Collins, UK Counsel, GEA Heat Exchangers Daniel Pickelner, Chief Regional Counsel, Americas Division, Commercial Metals Company Carlton S. Chen, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
07/02/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd addresses issues of conducting due diligence background investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar international legislation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… Due Diligence Investigations II. How Much Due Diligence Is Required in Conducting Background Investigations of Potential … an investigation company with a good software solution for automating the due diligence process and record keeping. …
Articles
Ted Claypoole, Danielle Benoit
09/01/2009

It may sound like an odd declaration to make, but in the present state of the economy there is no such thing as a secret. This article discusses the vulnerability of a failed businesses’ private data. What happens to the once personal — and considerably privileged — information of former clients, customers, employees and patients?

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to make, but in the present state of the economy there is no such thing as a secret. This article discusses the … the business ends. California was the first state to adopt com- prehensive regulation of data disposal, and other states … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
A. Patricia Marcucci - Senior Operations Counsel, BellSouth International, Inc.; Phillip A. Pesek - Senior Corporate Counsel International, The Home Depot; Michael F. Pillow - Assistant General Counsel, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation; Mitchell C. Shelowitz - Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP
10/01/2004

703 - Successfully Conducting Business Internationally

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
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 703:Successfully Conducting Business Internationally A. … for local venue. Check the international weather.com website
Articles
Michael Chang, James Wong, Sean Major, Amy Sommers
03/01/2010

In this edition, the Docket reviews what every company in in the region needs to know in order to succeed, as well as providing a toolkit for counsel on mitigating IP loss exposure in China.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
… know in order to succeed, as well as providing a toolkit for counsel on mitigating IP loss exposure in China. Resource … in the Region By Michael Chang (michael.chang@warnerbros. com)1 and James Wong (james@chinneycapital.com)2 Your company … to educate and manage. In other words, an ideal lawyer is someone who can convert nonbelievers like Martin Luther …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/28/2023
You grow exponentially when you learn more than the basics of your job. Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau provides ideas in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is all about finding ways to Learn throughout your career. … a successful career. Isn't that what I went to law school for? It’s true, law school represents a learning threshold. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
A day in the life of Margo Rachat-Nielsen, Financial Regulation Officer at Group Legal Ørsted in Copenhagen, Denmark.
… baby monitor.  There’s no need to set an alarm — my son is an early riser. He’s not fully awake yet so I hurry to … one while it’s still hot and confirm the family’s schedule for the day. 7:30 am No early meetings for my husband, so I … baths,  stories, and bedtime. Straighten up. 8:30 pm Back online for work.  Revise presentations for meetings the next …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
A day in the life of David Dobbyn, Senior Director and Regional Counsel at EMEA & India Xilinx in Dublin, Ireland.
… sleep like hibernating bears. 7:00 am Quick scan of phone for urgent overnight updates.  I’m based at our EMEA HQ in … the legal function for EMEA and India. Our global HQ is in San Jose, Calif. Xilinx makes all programmable silicon … to keep things under control. If it’s quieter, I’ll read online. 8:30 pm My wife gets back from work and we  chat over …
Event
Start Date: 01/10/2025 | 8:16 PM
… on July 3, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. We all want to ‘go digital’ when it comes … Undoubtedly there are lots of whizzy tools out there to buy and the benefits of digitizing the contracting process …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
A day in the life of Eva Argilés Malonda, General Counsel at Applus+ in Barcelona, Spain.
… nine-year-old son, as lovingly as possible.  Kissing them is one of the day’s best moments. 7:45 am My first “Come on!” of the day. Finally, they join me for breakfast.  I prepare fresh orange juice and school … Meeting with investor relations and marketing on corporate website updates. More email. 2:00 pm Lunchtime with team …
Articles
Kimberly R. Hillman and Collin J. Hite
05/01/2016

A new threat, derivative to the immediate damage of data breaches, has arisen. Class action suits from affected customers, or shareholder class litigation are common, albeit largely unsuccessful thus far.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… answer should clearly be “yes.” The focus of this article is the legal exposure that companies may face as a result of … The retail and credit card industry breaches have been the com- mon focus of class litigation even to the exclusion of … cybersecurity ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2020
“Digital transformation” is a phrase that is increasingly heard in legal circles. But what exactly does it mean?
… Publication Date: 09/28/2020 “Digital transformation” is a phrase that is increasingly heard in legal circles. But … with  effective customer analytics capabilities , for example, have a materially higher likelihood of achieving … and technology solutions; content-enabled workflow and online legal research technologies; efficiency tools, such as …
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 …
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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
Matthew Nelson
01/20/2016

In case there was any doubt, the FTC v. Wyndham 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 is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Source: ACC Docket
… doubt, the FTC v. Wyndham decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses … “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting com- merce” as the legal basis for initiating the action. The … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
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