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Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

In light of UK case law, learn tips on how to enhance your ability to enforce limitations of liability in your standard terms.

… the judge found that: "This apparently unusual clause is tucked away in the undergrowth of the Standard Terms and … D +44 141 271 5484 M +44 774 125 2998 fiona.caldow@dentons.com Douglas Blyth Partner, Glasgow D +44 33 0222 1664 … Terms Act 1977. This article was first published on the website of Dentons on February 21, 2022. … Dentons … In light …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
9 pages

This briefing highlights some emerging legal risks associated with hybrid working and considers how employers should plan going forward.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global
… to evolve. For all hybrid working employers, there is an ongoing challenge of consolidating and improving … M: +44 777 083 8504 dianegilhooley@eversheds-sutherland.com Simon Rice-Birchall Partner T: +44 113 200 4978 M: +44 … resource was originally published in August 2022, on the website of Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
Articles
Ellen Zavian
09/10/2010

You miss the Socratic method of teaching that you endured during law school so much that you replicate it when teaching your clients (your organization’s employees). That could be a big mistake! Before you hop on this familiar bandwagon, let us explore some other teaching techniques that may serve your clients better.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
for managers, coordinators, supervisors and support staff is a learned skill. It is rarely innate, especially for … counsel for ACC. She can be contacted at zavian@acc.com. ACC Docket 65 January/February 2011 VINCENT M. GONZALES, … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Sara Church Dinkler - in-house counsel, E&J Winery, and Morgan Smock - attorney, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
07/17/1998

Of all the drafting problems in-house counsel face, preparing a right of first refusal (ROFR) clause may seem low risk. Behind its seeming straightforwardness, however, lurk key questions that -- if not conscientiously addressed in the drafting process -- could lead you and your client to costly and time-consuming litigation.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… refusal ROFR clause may seem low risk Typically the clause is tangen tial to the main features of the transaction which … in Islorthera Cahiorais where sho is respousihie hoth for transaciioa CourtOrdered Sales at sad iitigatioa maitors … Los ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90013 213 896-6000 WWW SIDLEY COM CHICAGO DALLAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK WASHINGTON D.C LoNDoN …
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Glenna Rodgers - general counsel, Eni Petroleum Co. Inc., and Scott D. Marrs - partner, Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.
04/21/2004

About 85 percent of all corporate espionage incidents involve current or past employees. Use this article to implement your battle plan.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By Glenna Rodgers and Scott D. Marrs Your company is developing a new product line. Somewhere along the line … you how by examining the importance of protecting your com- pany’s intellectual capital—the confidential information … (4) proprietary information is revealed on the company’s website, or (5) the information is not adequately protected …
News and Announcements
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/09/2023

Check out ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center

… ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center Resource … selection of informative articles, sample forms and tools, online programs and live events for in-house counsel. Chief Legal Officers rank cybersecurity …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
A blockbuster term comes to a close with several rulings that will affect how in-house counsel do their jobs. #ACCDocket #SupremeCourt #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Fedor Selivanov / Shutterstock.com [Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the … court’ — not the agency whose action it reviews — is to ‘decide all relevant questions of law’ and ‘interpret . … it means: The ruling undoes a framework that has stood for 40 years, leaving many unanswered questions for in-house …
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 the United Kingdom.

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Region: 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 … 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
Rukshad Davar, Partner, Kritika Agarwal, Associate Partner and Rahul Datta, Associate, Majmudar & Partners, India
06/25/2021

Indian securities law has focused on regulating, holding accountable, and penalizing “promoters” because concentrated family-owned businesses have been the prevailing business model so far in India. This Quick Overview will explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: India, Asia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper. Resource … CLO / GC … Key Highlights: - India’s securities regulator is considering shifting its focus from “promoters” to … document, and other details can be made available on the website of the company.    The revised disclosure norms will …
Benchmarking and Research Data
01/01/2017
21 pages

The newest installment of the Benchmarks and Leading Practices Report will provide a range of essential data and case studies to improve the performance of small and large in-house legal teams.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… survey or by being profiled in a case study, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your insights for the … at Tromans Consulting | Editor at ArtificialLawyer.com Sarah Thornton, General Counsel & Company Secretary at … 2017 ACC Australia Benchmarks and Leading Practices Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) …
Articles
Jennifer A. Hasch and Linda L. Listrom
11/01/2009

Read this 2010 Communicator Award-winning article!
The deposition of corporate counsel isn't the isolated incident that it once was. In fact, it has become somewhat business as usual in the legal arena. It seems that the more you know and are entrusted, the more likely you are to become a deposition target. Get prepared - opposing counsel may be coming for you and your information.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Opposing coun- sel’s right to take your deposition is not unlimited. Generally, he or she must demonstrate that: … matters. she can be contacted at jennifer.hasch@abbott.com. LindA L. Listrom is a partner at Jenner & Block, where … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/11/2023
In an IP dispute, a legal game turns into a cerebral chess match. Find out what in-house counsel should expect. #IPdispute #IPStrategy #IntellectualProperty #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Trueffelpix / Shutterstock.com In 30 combined years of practicing intellectual property … the necessary commitment of both personnel and capital. It is expensive to fight over patents, and the interruption to a … its people is significant. Good counsel involves preparing for the battle, but preparation will only go so far if it …
Advocacy Filings
10/13/2005

Comment letter in response to a Notice of Proposed Priorities

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… be a factor in determining whether a sentencing reduction is warranted for cooperation with the government. These … New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037 www.BlankRome.com Delaware • Florida • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • … work of the ABA Task Force are available on the entity’s website at www.abanet.org/buslaw/attorneyclient/. United …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
“It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc
… “It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc Resource Details … Adam Walters ASSISTANT … in-house to get a cushy job with great work-life balance is not something I have experienced.” Walters, who was the …
Peer Practice Examples
Michelle Yu, J.D., Legal Consultant for ACC
01/02/2018
38 pages

Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this Leading Practice Profile, six companies explain how they implement and monitor their successful anti-corruption programs. It will also trace the evolution of anti-corruption laws.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
for ACC January 2, 2018 38 pages Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this … Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
Global Legal Group
01/09/2024
230 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide explores legal issues, rules, and developments related to real estate. Topic covered include leasing, investment, development, and financing.

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Region: Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… 19th Edition 2024 Real Estate 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. … electronically. Almost all Conservadores in Chile have a website or use email to carry out acts. 5.4 Can compensation …
Articles
07/05/2006

Rob Lavet describes how in-house attorneys manage their staffs.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… An in-house counsel department, on the other hand, is somewhat of a pyramided organization with often just one … $22 billion. Lavet can be reached at robert.lavet@slma.com. Tips & Insights: How CLOs Mentor Their Staffs, with Rob … engaged. We’ve obviously taken advan- tage of ACC; the website alone has tremendous opportunities. Our at- torneys …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview and practical analysis for public procurement issues and procedures in France.

Resource Details
Region: 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 … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … Description. Légifrance is the official website of the French Government for the publication of …
Articles
Clayton Utz
03/01/2004

This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, United States
… Report Author Clayton Utz February 29, 2004 This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. … Australian industry through a more certain environment for the export of IP to the US, and increase US understanding … by emailing Phillipa Birkett at pbirkett@claytonutz.com. Free Trade Agreement Report 2 Making the FTA into law by …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
34 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 United Arab Emirates market.

Resource Details
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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 … Authority (SCA) W www.sca.gov.ae Description. This is the website of the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/26/2016
38 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 Singapore.

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Region: Singapore
… 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
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, LLP
03/08/2018
98 pages

In this updated infopak for 2018, we explore Canadian competition law, examining Canada’s Competition Act and appropriate case law. Canada’s Competition Act is similar in many respects to its U.S. counterpart, the Sherman Antitrust Act. However, there are important differences that American companies, doing business in Canada, must take into consideration.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Act and appropriate case law. Canada’s Competition Act is similar in many respects to its U.S. counterpart, the … DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … the Author” section of this InfoPAK, or visit the firm’s website at www.osler.com. ACC and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
Five thousand in-house counsel from 73 countries told the Association of Corporate Counsel what they thought about job satisfaction and career mobility in the recently published 2015 Global Census Report. This article will investigate the possible reasons behind the data while also busting some statistical myths.
… … CHEAT SHEET Instability. Even while career prospects for Brazilian in-house lawyers are sunny, their relatively … more makes Brazilians feel better In my opinion, this is the most significant myth busted by the census. In a … of the ACC Global Census available at no cost at www.acc.com/surveys . However, the census also reveals that even …
Articles
Stephen E. Roth
07/01/2015

The most popular session at the ACC Annual Meeting in New Orleans filled a hall with over 600 lawyers. The topic was emotional intelligence. Find out why this is such an important skill as well as how you can develop it.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… The topic was emotional intelligence. Find out why this is such an important skill as well as how you can develop it. … and JD from the University of Tennessee. stephen.roth@jtv.com 54 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL WORK IT OUT: … The second workout can also be found on the TalentSmart website. After you take the EQ test, you’ll see two other …
Articles
Adam L. Rosman and Matthew P. Mulroy
04/01/2011

Although it may sound simple enough, transferring an employee to a company’s foreign office is a substantial undertaking for both offices involved. Drafting an effective secondment agreement can help you avoid potential disputes over any number of key terms. Learn to carefully prepare such an agreement, first, and have a successful secondment.

… transferring an employee to a company’s foreign office is a substantial undertaking for both offices involved. … Washington, DC. He can be contacted at adam. rosman@willis.com. MATTHEW P. MULROy is vice president and assistant … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

Whether you work in marketing, sales, operations, business development or finance, you need to know how to spot "corrupt payment" issues and respond appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… payment" issues and respond appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Program Materials
Robert Half Legal
09/18/2013

Finding a new, rewarding position in the legal field is never a quick and easy task. This InfoPAK will present key techniques for pursuing new positions, as well as strategies for successfully managing your career.

… 2013 Finding a new, rewarding position in the legal field is never a quick and easy task. This InfoPAK will present key … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … additional information, please visit Robert Half Legal’s website at: www.roberthalflegal.com. To reach the office of …
Program Materials
Jeffrey Hyman, Mark Roellig, Thomas Sabatino
10/20/2015

In-house pro bono continues to thrive, despite uncertainties in the market, a stressful business climate and a continuing push to control costs and do more with less. A panel of leading in-house counsel will give an overview of in-house pro bono, discuss the role of CLOs and other leaders in supporting such efforts and address the growth and importance of in-house pro bono within legal departments, companies and the communities where they work.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 729-6699 � (202) 296-0303 fax www.cpbo.org� runyon@acc.com • Increasing Number of Programs • Fortune 500 Companies • … Bono Efforts Unique Considerations • Why In-House Pro Bono is Unique • Considerations in Formalizing Pro Bono Programs – … � runyon@acc.com CPBO offers a number of resources on its website (www.cpbo.org), including the following: o The …
Articles
Dana G. Mayer, Howard J. Rudge, P. Clark Collins and Gardner Courson
07/01/1998

Five years into the highly touted DuPont Legal Model and its Convergence Program, DuPont’s primary law firms (PLFs) and suppliers reflect upon their experiences in working under the program.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… How have your initial expectations about the initiative com pared with its irnplementaion MR COURSON have represented DuPont for 24 years so spent lot of time working within the … of it Foi one thing don think procuring legal sei vices is the same as piocuring laige volumes of supplies buying
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
I am vice president of membership for my local ACC chapter (San Diego). As an organization, we’re focusing on involving existing members in ACC programs and recruiting new members to join.
… Date: 08/01/2015 I am vice president of membership for my local ACC chapter (San Diego). As an organization, … MEMBER SINCE 2006 The 2015 Engaging Your Network Campaign is an opportunity for you to deepen your connections with … United States for direct sales, including retail stores, online sales and field sales, as well as corporate security, …
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