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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.

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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
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.

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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 …
Articles
CMS
01/06/2023
138 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on approaching investors in different jurisdictions, in relation to an offer or issue of shares.

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Region: Global, Europe, Middle East, Asia, South America, North America, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… are asked across CMS in our Equity Capital Market practice is what are the rules about approaching a limited number of … large institutions or funds to conducting a mini-roadshow for a number of such investors. Alternatively, it can be for … Exchange (BSE) or on another MTF, it must publish on its website a document prepared in compliance with the rules of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Articles
Jonathan Drimmer, Lauren Camilli, Mauricio Almar and Mara V.J. Senn
06/01/2013

Across the globe, governments are becoming more skilled and aggressive with enforcement of their anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. A multinational corporation in today’s world can no longer ignore their exposure to applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. Now
is the time to conduct a thorough and effective risk assessment of your company. This article discusses the importance of a risk assessment and offers tips to consider when conducting one.

… to applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. Now is the time to conduct a thorough and effective risk … general counsel for Barrick Gold Corp. jdrimmer@barrick.com Lauren Camilli is director of Global Compliance Programs … ACC hAS mORe mATeRIAL On ThIS SubJeCT On OuR webSITe. vISIT www.acc.com, wheRe YOu CAn bROwSe OuR …
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.

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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 …
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.

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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
Nelson A. Blish, Isabel M. Davies, David P. Owen
04/01/2004

Formulate a strategy that will provide protection for your company's intellectual property.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … Your company is rolling out a new product that promises to be highly … for your company’s products, an assessment of which com- petitors are of concern and where they operate, and a … relating to the Patent Cooperation Treaty are on the WIPO website, at www.wipo.int/pct/en/index.html. 3. See, e.g., …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/08/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to public procurement laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macau, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… 2024 Public Procurement 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 Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … Portal (“CPPP”), GeM and the procuring entity’s website. If the procuring entity is of the opinion that the …
Articles
Russ Berland - Attorney, EGC Associates<br />Sara Lujan Miller - Director of Ethics Training and Advocacy, Duke Energy
11/01/2009

Company-wide training: It sounds good on paper and is theoretically designed to improve your staff's knowledge and performance. But long after the hours are completed, the booklets are shelved and the notes are misplaced, how much will you and your colleagues be able to recall from that hour or so of company training? Find some realistic solutions to making that information stick.

… 1, 2009 Company-wide training: It sounds good on paper and is theoretically designed to improve your staff's knowledge … He can be contacted at russ.berland@ egcassociates.com. saRa lujan MilleR is the director of ethics training and … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of new data privacy laws in Asia. While certain countries like Malaysia do not actively police their own privacy laws, a number of others, including Singapore, have substantially increased enforcement actions.
… Act (PDPA ) to provide a broader spectrum of powers for regulators to investigate data privacy violations. … reputation. While the size of the fines for non-compliance is relatively tame in comparison to countries in the European … K-Box members’ information had been leaked and uploaded online. The breach impacted the following types of data: …
Articles
07/05/2006

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

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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
Laura A. Frase
08/01/2016
32 pages

This article focuses on behavioral economics theories and negotiation strategy.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
… (Nelken, 1996) INTRODUCTION As negotiators our goal is to maximize economic gain. Yet it is undisputed that as … agreement. Scholars have endeavored to explain the basis for these supposed irrational reactions. Where does the … An epic, epidemic overreaction on CNN http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/health/ebola-overreaction/index.html Ariely, …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
06/03/2014

Examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization, and understand the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flow.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Financial Decision-making for In-house Counsel (presented by Boston University School … Management faculty) Michael Smith Professor Michael Smith is an associate professor of accounting at the Boston … peripheral activities. Walmart’s core operations include buying and selling merchandise, whereas Microsoft’s include …
Program Materials
Lily Hughes, Byron Kalogerou, Scott Posner, Mark Shaffer
10/28/2013

Due diligence, choice of accounting and advisory firms, and banking and finance arrangements pose special challenges for in-house practitioners managing international mergers and acquisitions transactions. We will address how cross-cultural communication, ability to manage foreign outside counsel, knowledge of one’s company and understanding of M&A principles allows us to work across borders to achieve business objectives.

… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 104: International … Labels 113.1.7 Web ID and Site - change logo at website / create link to site 113.1.8 Company Utilities Web …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/12/2021
Here are 10 tangible ways for your legal department to save and make money.
… Publication Date: 04/12/2021 Here are 10 tangible ways for your legal department to save and make money. Resource … looking for a win to bolster a performance review, there is no better way to improve your legal department’s … fee for doing so), almost every state has an official website that lists property that has been escheated to it. …
Articles
Oliver Agha, Esq., Agha & Co.
01/15/2013

A brief overview of the development of Islamic Finance over the past decade and changes to come.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
… Request a trial membership . … www.islamicfi nancenews.com FOCUS Page 25© 29th May 2009 The Islamic fi nance industry is evolving. A decade or more ago, Islamic structures were … label but which are in fact conventional fi nance deals. For example, Muhammad Taqi Usmani in his Fatwa entitled …
Articles
Ann Kappler and Danny Ertel
01/01/2012

As business operations become increasingly complex, legal departments are expected to do more with less. From compliance to contracting, legal departments can achieve this goal by unbundling the right services to the right providers. Without careful planning, however, the risk and cost of such efforts may prove to be too much. This article will guide you along the path to increasing value while reducing legal spend.

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Source: ACC Docket
… rarely serious. times have certainly changed: Busi- ness is increasingly global and more com- plex; the cost of compliance grows daily; technology has … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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
Andreas Bernhard Kirk and Christian Bredtoft Guldmann, Plesner Law Firm and Moalem Weitemeyer Bendtsen Law Firm
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Denmark
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
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
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the 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 … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … from time to time. The FTC publishes the HSR form on its website. Merger Control in the United States: Overview …
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, …
Articles
Karin B. Sinniger
10/01/2003

Have you ever needed a technology tool that would make your practice more efficient but found that generic office products didn't deliver all that you needed? Read this article to learn how with a very modest budget you can rapidly develop technology tools targeted to support your legal practice and protect the intellectual property therein.

… membership . … 20 ACC Docket October 2003 BECAUSE LAW IS NOT THE CORE BUSINESS of a corporation, in-house counsel … Development Council. She is available at sinnigkb1@bp.com. The author thanks Paula J. Clayton, a senior attorney at … of documents because documents are posted to a secure website on BP’s intranet. bpdeal™ also has a feature that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Katrina Bullock, general counsel at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, about cultivating hope – and the impact it can have. #Wellness #Hope #PositivelyLegal
… UN International Panel on Climate Change’s latest report “is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction,” said … responds to increasing climate risks.” Dr. Jane Goodall, in The Book of Hope , acknowledges that “many people … productive if they’re hopeful. That has huge implications for folks in the workplace, whether it’s a boss trying to …
Articles
DLA Piper
03/01/2013

This handbook provides for an overview of the applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations across 63 different jurisdictions and guides you through this complex area of compliance. It is an important source for information for legal departments of corporations, irrespective of the location of their headquarters.

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Source: Resource Library
… and guides you through this complex area of compliance. It is an important source for information for legal departments … 7796 6574 M +44 (0)7971 142 352 cameron.craig@dlapiper.com Patrick Van eecke Partner & Co-Chair of EMEA Data … of buenos Aires (C1041AAX) Argentina t +54 11 4383 8512 Website: http://www.jus.gov.ar/datos-personales.aspx The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/17/2018
Since joining the company in 2014, Gora has played a pivotal role in supporting the company as it maneuvers through an increasingly fluid digital market.
… there were probably about 400 names on it. What it shows is how much opportunity lies in the connections we make on … platforms, giving rise to more ways than ever for the modern social media consumer to connect — and that … we have a good view of the market so that we can build, buy, or partner to remain in demand,” Gora notes. Second, the …
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 …
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