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Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
01/20/2021
32 pages

This publication includes a series of profiles of in-house lawyers in Australia, tracing their career pathways since graduation and highlighting the career decisions that have led to their in-house career. By highlighting these individuals, ACC aims to showcase the dynamic career opportunities offered by an in-house legal career.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… K 2 | ACC AUSTRALIA In-house Lawyers Graduate Handbook ACC is a global legal association that promotes the common … Compensation Survey QuickCounsel White Papers www.acc.com www.linkedin.com/company/associationofcorporatecounsel/ … workplace should support you. Check out the Minds Count website for the factors that promote a psychologically …
Articles
Robert Falk, Tom Kovach, and Kristen Tassone
10/01/2015

Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.

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Source: ACC Docket
… a cause you care passionately about. Inevitably, somebody is going to ask you to help raise money. Does the idea of … abroad. He graduated from Middlebury College. tkovach@me.com Kristen Tassone is a 3L at the George Washington … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2015

Decades of research point to the superior financial performance of corporations that sustain strong ethical cultures. But what exactly does doing the “right” thing entail? Learn the essential elements of an ethical business decision.

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Source: ACC Docket
… ■ Self-interest. When it comes to moral traps, no one is invincible — key features of human behavior can handicap … Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation. jimnortz@gmail.com 28 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE CANONS OF … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Vernon Byrd and Larry Turner
11/01/2012

It’s difficult enough when an integral employee decides to leave — clients must be maintained, coverage ensured and investor relations handled. this departure can become even more of a problem when confidential company information is misappropriated. Non-compete agreements are no longer enough to deal with such a situation; learn what to do in order to protect your business’s electronic secrets.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles When the Non-compete Is Incomplete: Avoiding Trade Secret Litigation Author Vernon … with a specialty in employment litigation. vbyrd1@its.jnj.com Larry L. Turner is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Labor and … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
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.

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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 …
Program Materials
Douglas, McQuiston, Brian Kenner, Mark Rudoff, Bob Taylor
10/02/2012

Explore ethical considerations involving electronic file sharing, accessibility and storage, as well as document retention and destruction.

… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 805 … Eisenberg Jerry Eisenberg is a zonal managing attorney for the Chartis insurance staff counsel program. As such, he …
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.)

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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
Thomas P. Fay - Vice President, Director of Staff Counsel, Selective Insurance; Teresa T. Kennedy - Assistant General Counsel, Cox Communications; Brett F. Shur - House Counsel Regional Manager, Progressive Insurance
10/01/2004

309 Career Planning for the Legal Department

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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 309:Career Planning for the Legal Department Thomas P. … Counsel: Developing the Relationship, at www.tklaw .com/website.nsf/WEBnewx/64485D35C58D8F488625 …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in France. 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 … fraud and investigations in France. Please note that this is the state of the law before "Loi Sapin 2.” The Q&A gives a … and so on). Translations are available on the Legifrance website for principal codes but these translated texts are …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
21 pages

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

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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 … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … federal procurements are widely advertised on the central website, www.fbo.gov, as well as on agencies' individual …
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, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/20/2017

This is a sample master materials purchase agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Master Materials Purchase Agreement January 20, 2017 This is a sample master materials purchase agreement. Resource … to this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be for a period of [NUMBER OF YEARS 1] years from the Effective … any business names, trade names, trademarks, Buyer names, website names, domain names, URLs, dba's, or any other Buyer …
Articles
Indira Saladi
07/01/2009

The proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down — law departments are increasingly challenged to be more service-oriented and less costly. It may sound like an impossible task and for some, it may well be. But there’s another possible solution: off shoring.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India, United States
… from the United States or the United Kingdom to India is considered offshoring. The United States and the United … Saladi can be contacted at indira. saladi@motorola.com. Outsource Hybrid Insource KPO/LPO KPO/LPO or Indian law … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Martin D. Litt and Matthew J. Rita
04/01/2012

in recent years, whistleblower protections have increased in both number and scope. This makes it difficult to determine whether employee complaints constitute “protected activity” under anti-retaliation laws. In-house counsel should be familiar with these new applications, developments and procedures regarding whistleblower claims.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… “protected activity” under anti- retaliation laws is more complicated than ever. This article is intended to … adults Consider this fact pattern: An employee at your com- pany complains to Human resources that two of his … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Michael J. Zylstra and Howard H. Lamar III
12/01/2014

The number of publicly traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist attention and investment, including significant time and analysis required by the members<br />of the board of directors as to the claims, actions and observations by such activists.

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Source: ACC Docket
… traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist … demands, will have a more significant impact on a target com- pany and its board of directors, manage- ment team and … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Checklists
Dentons
04/04/2022
9 pages

Consider this checklist to help you assess compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law of China ("PIPL") adopted on 20 August 2021.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1 • dentons.com Are you on track for compliance with the Personal … Extraterritorial Reach Assess whether your organization is processing any personal information in mainland China. … 2021. This checklist was originally published on the website of Dentons on October 29, 2021. … Dentons … Consider …
Articles
Christopher R. Ryan and John J. McDonald
12/01/2011

Do you know where to start when seeking venture capital financing? There are a lot of key investment terms to consider, and some approaches to these terms favor the VC, while others favor the company. Before signing the dotted line, be sure to understand the expected timeline and your approach to the process.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contact, attorney, accountant or investment banker who is trusted by the Vc. If the Vc is interested, the mutual … which may surface differences of opinion between the com- pany and the Vc on key deal terms that cannot be … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Scott R. McLaughlin, Christine Bestor Townsend, and Tobias E. Schlueter (Ogletree Deakins)
05/29/2024
6 pages

Overview of the Federal Trade Commission's May 7, 2024 final rule banning most noncompete agreements in the United States, including options that employers should consider if the rule is not stayed by the federal courts prior to its effective date in September 2024.

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Region: United States
… options that employers should consider if the rule is not stayed by the federal courts prior to its effective … Requirements, and Employer Considerations https://ogletree.com/people/scott-r-mclaughlin … do now? This resource was originally published on the website of Ogletree Deakins on May 24, 2024. … Scott R. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … countries perceived to be a threat. The digital border . For businesses, the greatest cross-border danger may lie in … (5) exchanging information with a foreign person; (6) buying a foreign good or service from a foreign person living …
Articles
William A. Ryan, Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer (AT&T Services Inc.), Allen Garrett, Partner (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP), and Brad Sears, Associate (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP)
08/08/2023

The recent story of two New York attorneys “duped” by ChatGPT into citing “fake” cases in a court submission illustrates some of the risks of using artificial intelligence.

But the attorney missteps in the ChatGPT case are entirely avoidable. And the emergence of generative AI carries extraordinary potential if attorneys can learn to use the technology wisely.

… AI applications can create original content. Watch out for “fake” cases . A New York federal judge recently … at least the portions allegedly available on an unnamed “online database”). In fact, Mr. Schwartz had prepared the … that “[t]echnological advances are commonplace and there is nothing inherently improper about using a reliable …
Benchmarking and Research Data
10/12/2015

The information contained in this Executive Summary of Key Findings and the full report provides useful data for corporate legal departments, law firms and legal industry partners, such as recruiters, knowledge management consultants and litigation support providers as they seek to adjust to environmental changes affecting corporate practice. Legal work continues to shift among law firms, legal service providers and in-house law departments.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… of Key Findings and the full report provides useful data for corporate legal departments, law firms and legal industry … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. May not be distributed without expressed … of Corporate Counsel, All rights reserved. The full report is divided into four sections. The Executive Summary of Key …
Articles
Lisa Hart Shepherd, Vice President of Research & Advisory Services, and Founder of Acritas Thomson Reuters
08/01/2020
8 pages

A focus on efficiency and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams.
This was a consistent message from corporate law departments around the world. In Europe respondents placed particular emphasis on the drive for efficiency. In this report, in-house counsel will learn about the priorities and implementation strategies of European corporate departments.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Europe, European Union
Audience: Small Law Departments
… and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams. This was a consistent … State of European Corporate Legal Departments Cost control is a principal driver of efficiency, and only 29 percent of … Reuters. For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com, legalsolutions.co.uk, and for the latest world news, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
In-house counsel should learn the potential benefits of collecting and analyzing data as it relates to the selection of outside counsel, the handling of internal risk and litigation matters, and the management of commercial agreements. In this article, a sample business case outlines the return on investment legal departments can anticipate if in-house counsel increase their data collection methods, as well as solutions for maximizing data on a tight budget.
… their data collection methods, as well as solutions for maximizing data on a tight budget. Resource Details … counsel, consider using data to identify which firm is best suited to handle the task at hand. Internal risk. No … a solution leveraging existing human resources rather than buying. As with many technological solutions, the decision to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/01/2023
37 pages

Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share their practical knowledge and help develop the next generation of lawyers. View a compilation of course proposals, syllabi, and exams, that have been created and used by members of the in-house community who have taught or are teaching a class in law school.

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Region: United States
… and Exams December 1, 2023 37 pages Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share … to join, please contact our Networks team at networks@acc.com. They would be happy to add you to this community, … posted on TWEN, available on Westlaw, or available through website of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Class …
Articles
Joseph Petersen, Partner; Harris W. Henderson, Allison Scott Roach, Jared S. Welsh, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
09/13/2017
46 pages

This ACC Guide (InfoPak) provides an overview of the fair use doctrine under US law, and offers guidance in navigating its application.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
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 … images of the American west, which he posted on his own website and—via a license—on other websites as well. …
Checklists
06/01/2014

Annexes to the impact assessment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… 2. DATA PROTECTION DIRECTIVE 95/46/EC Directive 95/46/EC1 is the central legislative instrument in the protection of … of the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC), 15.5.2003, COM (2003)265final. 10 Communication on the follow-up of the … for this is behavioural advertising, where publishers rent website-advertising space and network providers collect and …
Program Materials
Laurel Burke, Amy Hutchens, Richard Schroeder
07/04/2013

This material discusses attorney-client privilege rules from around the world and how they apply in the compliance context. It also includes the pros and cons of non-lawyers assuming compliance roles.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Training Program April 29-30, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 30 8:30 am - 10:00 pm … and the Recent Changes U.S. Sentencing Commission, Website, http://www.ussc.gov/ 2004 Federal Sentencing …
Articles
Fred Green, Susan Eandi and Ute Krudewagen
06/01/2012

For a multinational company based in the United States, it’s essential that employers understand local employment laws when it comes to hiring, managing and terminating employees. After all, most of the basic US concepts of employment law do not translate internationally. Before drafting an international employment agreement, read this article and avoid the “tourist” traps.

… states “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” This saying is the perfect motto for US-based multinational employers, … a written statement of employment within two months of the com- mencement of employment. The statement must address, … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
William J. Connolly and Andrew J. Morris
11/01/2011

Attorneys offer litigation predictions so their clients are able to make informed decisions. When coupled with unrealistic expectations, however, a prediction might be mistaken as an assurance of outcome. Make sure your client understands the value and limits of litigation predictions, or else you might be as popular as the local weatherman.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… was a bet-the- company case for us!” Your first reaction is to step in and correct her: “No, what we said was that our … handling. He can be contacted at bill.connolly@ alfalaval.com. ANDREW J. MORRIS is a member of Carr Maloney, PC, in … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and group.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Group and Hotel Contract February 10, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and group. … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or … Global Privacy Policy for Guests which is available at [WEBSITE URL] (the "Privacy Policy"). Group shall make the …
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