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Association of Corporate Counsel
11/18/2021

The Schrems II decision invalidated the US/EU Privacy Shield program for data transfers, but a replacement has not yet been negotiated for US companies. Schrems II will impact US data transfers eventually, but in the meantime US companies can prepare for the changes. 

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Large Law Departments
… the Effects of Schrems II on International Data Transfers: Is Your US Company Compliant? Author Association of Corporate … II decision invalidated the US/EU Privacy Shield program for data transfers, but a replacement has not yet been … 17, 2021 Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library   Join the ACC Information Governance …
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Maria E. Gonzalez Knavel, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
05/01/2013

A brief overview (Top Ten) of recent changes to the Physician Payment Sunshine Act Regulations, including a review of revised deadlines, new definitions, and other payment categories.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… procedures to comply with section 6002 of the Act which is referred to as the Physician Payment Sunshine Act … Act required such reporting to start on March 31, 2013, for the calendar year 2012 reporting period and for every … by the Sunshine Act will be published by CMS on a public website. For all following years the statutory collection and …
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Ellen M. Zavian and Dawn Crowell Murphy
03/01/2015

50/50 raffles conducted at sporting events are an easy way for organizations to raise funds for charity. Participants purchase tickets at a low, predetermined amount and the holder of the winning ticket is awarded half of the proceeds from ticket sales. The other half of the pot is awarded to a charitable organization.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… predetermined amount and the holder of the winning ticket is awarded half of the proceeds from ticket sales. The other … and negotiation tactics. ellen@ellenzavian.com Dawn Crowell Murphy is an associate in Pillsbury Winthrop … oct10 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

This course provides an overview of these intellectual-property rights and explains how to deal with a range of intellectual-property issues that you may face in your job. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 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 Welcome to our … and registration, visit the United States Copyright Office website. * Copyright © 2010 WeComply, Inc. All rights …
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This Leading Practices Profile, which updates 2010’s … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practice Profiles …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/17/2023
Trustiics Founder and CEO Terry Tianpeng Wang discusses the many challenges cross-border legal services presents and how the innovation of service marketplaces will evolve the legal service industry. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket … Banner artwork Tetiana Yurchenko / Shutterstock.com The legal service industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology … Challenges in cross-border legal services Challenges for businesses and in-house counsel Accessibility: How can …
Articles
Hailey Cavill-Jaspers, Leader, Cavill + Co
05/01/2020
5 pages

Increasing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment and forging social sector partnerships in a post-COVID-19 recessionary world isn’t just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do for in-house counsel and their companies.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do for in-house counsel and their companies. Resource Details … ago now seem frivolous. The evolution of CSR The ‘Greed is Good’ Eighties The Nineties—the ‘Triple Bottom Line’ … has evolved. VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2020 | 9 acla.acc.com The Light-bulb Noughties In 2004, a documentary called …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/28/2022
How can companies address the challenges and questions that follow the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision? Can employers continue to offer healthcare benefits relating to abortion? Can they offer travel benefits allowing employees to travel to states where abortion is legal? What do in-house lawyers need to evaluate in this changing landscape of laws and alternatives? #ACCDocket #healthlaw #SupremeCourt
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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Key Considerations for US Employers to Navigate New Abortion Restrictions … allowing employees to travel to states where abortion is legal? What do in-house lawyers need to evaluate in this changing landscape …
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Whitnie Henderson
11/01/2011
2 pages

Whitnie Henderson discusses the importance of volunteering, and outlines how to effectively assess your own values, priorities and time in the United States.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House
… your time, you could actually end up with more time for yourself and the people in your life? You may be … Your job? money? Saving for a vacation? Whatever it is, make a list. At first, simply make the list of all the … To view the CCU Gives Back video, please visit www.acc.com/ education/ccu/. Have a comment on this article? Visit …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
As nonprofit organizations in the United States launch fundraising initiatives for 2019, it’s a good time to remember that charitable fundraising is regulated in all 50 states, and charitable solicitation registration is required in 40 states (including Washington, DC).
in the United States launch fundraising initiatives for 2019, it’s a good time to remember that charitable fundraising is regulated in all 50 states, and charitable solicitation … only in one or a few states and otherwise solicits online. Some organizations use the “ Charleston principles " …
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CMS
09/27/2022
228 pages

Learn about key EU and national public procurement regulations, in this multi-jurisdictional guide.

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Region: European Union, Europe, Africa, Asia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Netherlands, South America
… 1.1 Where can one find public procurement notifications for the EU/EEA? 1.2 What are the relevant thresholds for the … precluded after the expiry of these limits? 1.6 How long is the standstill period? 1.7 Which review bodies exist? 1.8 … find public procurement notifications for Bulgaria? On the website of the Bulgarian Public Procurement Agency, which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
It is crucial for new in-house counsel to know best practices of various industries and organisations in hiring and training legal talent in India.
… Docket Article Best Practices: Hiring and Training In-house Counsel in India Harish Suryavanshi Publication Date: 08/01/2015 It is crucial for new in-house counsel to know best practices of various …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/18/2021
If there is one thing Ulrike Schwarz-Runer is, it’s a general counsel. But if there are two things Ulrike is, it’s a general counsel and a forward-looking optimist.
… Rachel G. Leman Publication Date: 03/18/2021 If there is one thing Ulrike Schwarz-Runer is, it’s a general counsel. … crises including the fall of the USSR, the dot-com bubble, 9/11, the global financial crisis, and … have as a firm — in the world, for clients, and for our people” Ulrike says, recognizing …
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Newton Marzagão, Partner at Demarest
12/05/2016
3 pages

In this article, learn how the the Courts are now entitled to use indirect coercive means to influence debtors’ disposal to pay - they can impose fines and even restrain certain rights to force the debtor to come up with assets/money to solve their debt.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Marzagão, Partner at Demarest December 5, 2016 3 pages In this article, learn how the the Courts are now entitled to … order, even in proceedings in which a pecuniary obligation is pursued”, coercive means could be applied by the Judge. In … lead to a more efficient, fast and fruitful proceeding for the creditors, once the act of hiding assets - somehow …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/26/2023
30 pages

This is a sample professional consulting services agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Services Agreement (US) January 26, 2023 30 pages This is a sample professional consulting services agreement. … with an ORDER. 3. FEES, INVOICES, AND PAYMENTS 3.1 Fees for the SERVICES and/or DELIVERABLES will be specified in an … Amphetamines, Barbital, Barbiturates, chloral hydrate, cocaine, Codeine, Ecgonine, Heroin, L.S.D., Marijuana …
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Timothy J. Stanton and Penny C. Wofford
10/28/2013
17 pages

This article is a detailed account of the Affordable Care Act. The following materials were submitted on August 28, 2013. New regulations, guidance, FAQs, and announcements may be issued after August 28, 2013, which may alter the content of some of this article.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Health Care Reform Strategies for Employers’ In-House Counsel (United States) Author Timothy J. Stanton … Penny C. Wofford October 28, 2013 17 pages This article is a detailed account of the Affordable Care Act. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/23/2021
Compliance should be reflected in a company’s culture and core values and should address ethical principles as well as legal imperatives.
… Date: 03/23/2021 Compliance should be reflected in a company’s culture and core values and should address … ethical behavior by living it.  Given the high stakes for corporations developing, implementing, and … monitoring their own effective compliance programs, it is essential that corporate leadership understand the extent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
This article describes the hurdles that await any company seeking to expand its footprint outside of currently-known geographic territories. Many factors can jeopardize the success of even the best business alignments. In this article, we will share a business case, key potential pitfalls, and a means to navigate your way to success by leveraging a global mindset at all phases of your next multinational contract negotiation.
… counsel leads negotiations and sets the tone, which is a valuable opportunity to set the appropriate … into a strategy and suddenly, there is a deal primed for negotiation on our plate with an ever-helpful timeline of … not be aware of differences in market drivers, customer buying behavior, competitors, or transactional details. …
Articles
Aaron T. Maguregui and Jennifer J. Hennessy, Foley & Lardner LLP
03/27/2024
4 pages

Pixels, cookies, and trackers continue to be front of mind for HIPAA regulated entities seeking clarity on their ability to advertise, market, and engage with existing and prospective patients. On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued updated guidance on the topic.

… Articles HHS Updates Pixels and Trackers Guidance for HIPAA Regulated Entities Author Aaron T. Maguregui and … health information) collected on a regulated entity’s website or mobile app generally is PHI, even if the individual does not have an existing …
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Anshul Prakash, Partner, and Kruthi Murthy, Principal Associate (Khaitan & Co.)
12/16/2024

Indian employment laws do not prescribe specific requirements for employee onboarding. But, a robust onboarding and training process is essential for both employee engagement and organizational success.

This article explores key practical considerations relevant to in-house counsel in ensuring onboarding and training programs are legally compliant, mitigate risks, and align with business goals.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, India
… Articles Tips for Onboarding and Training Employees In India Author Anshul … onboarding. But, a robust onboarding and training process is essential for both employee engagement and organizational … to indirectly enforce the non-compete restriction. Buying out the restrictions: If a candidate is bound by an …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
01/11/2012
2 pages

This article contains several lessons worth etching into your professional memory.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
New Year By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … register growing confidence and strong hiring projections for many positions for 2012. But even though the most recent … Counsel, ©2012, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Howard Tollin and Daniele Cervino
11/01/2004

This article discusses insurance options for those who wish to remediate areas with identified pollution.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… November 1, 2004 This article discusses insurance options for those who wish to remediate areas with identified … properties with historical contamination issues. This is particularly true where changes in the character of a … management firm. He can be readied at ht@breitstone.com. Daniele. Cervino is Vice President and general counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
ACC has seen a lot of changes in the past year. To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, not only did we have our first virtual-only Annual Meeting, but we also transitioned from printing the ACC Docket to publishing content exclusively online, as most ACC members’ offices have been closed since the outbreak began.
… Next year, ACC will debut a redesigned  ACCDocket.com  site that will herald a new era for the magazine.  Before the new site launches,  ACC Docket  is flipping (and clicking) through this year’s past issues …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2021
If your legal department is still primarily using email to operate and manage legal projects, it’s time to upgrade your tech tools.
… Docket Article It is Time to Embrace Legal Technology Fatima Hussain … ACC Docket … Email and its risks   When the first email in Germany was sent in 1984, no one could foresee how a … information is kept decentralized. Since it is common for colleagues to join or leave the team during …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/04/2024
For in-house counsel and legal departments, proactive compliance with the AI Act is not only a legal obligation but also an opportunity to advance DEI initiatives within their organizations. #ACCDocket #DEI #compliance
… Docket Article The New EU AI Directive: Implications for DEI and Legal Departments Paola Cecchi Dimeglio … legal departments, proactive compliance with the AI Act is not only a legal obligation but also an opportunity to … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by RaffMaster / Shutterstock . com The European Union has taken a significant step forward …
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Karen Haller and Jane Lewis-Raymond
01/01/2018

When done right, an effective compliance program energizes rather than instructs employees to uphold ethical practices — leading to a better, brighter corporate culture.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… create long-term value. ■■ conducting an assessment. there is no “right way” to conduct a risk assessment. your strategy … secretary of Southwest Gas Corporation. karen.haller@swgas.com Jane Lewis-raymond co-leads Parker Poe’s Governance, Risk … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
08/17/2010

This Leading Practices Profile examines knowledge sharing and management practices of six companies and two law firms. Organizations featured in this Profile described practices and approaches for managing and sharing knowledge across a variety of industries, as well as law firms.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com   This Leading Practices Profile examines knowledge … from work product and knowledge. Also, while metadata is important for managing content, people are key in making … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com.               Copyright © 2010 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2021
Information and communication technology (ICT) needs a dedicated compliance program to stay ahead of organizational threats.
… regulatory intervention by setting clear requirements for the use of information and communication technology (ICT) … manage and optimize network infrastructure elements; and Online platforms and e-commerce to offer their services. … in the number of security menaces and cyber threats is inevitably attracting the attention of many legislators …
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Richard Hurford, Eric P. Tuchmann, and Mark Wolf
11/15/2005

Highly dispute-savvy companies have mean internal legal department budgets that are 40 percent lower than the least dispute-savvy companies, according to a landmark 2003 study by the American Arbitration Association. New research reveals that dispute-savvy companies focus on maximizing business performance, preserving relationships with customers, employees, business partners, and suppliers, and preventing—or at least minimizing—disputes and their impact. Learn what leading practices they use in this article.

… “Winner takes all.” “Winning isn’t the best thing—winning is the only thing.” And we all know lawyers (including … dispute management philosophy. In every dispute, they look for a way to beat the other side, through a long, hard … that were 40 percent lower than the least dispute-savvy com- panies, even though these groups had almost identi- cal …
Program Materials
Cara Group, Angela Hughes, Denis Quinlan, Phil Strauss
10/29/2014

Your company wants to expand internationally, but you know almost nothing about doing business in other countries. If your company is too small for an international office, what do you do if you just want to experiment and see whether you can generate revenue? Should you use independent contractors? Outsource? Hire employees? While you may not be able to learn all the laws of different countries, you can learn to identify key considerations for your clients and make solid business arguments for legal compliance. Learn about issues that should be considered and gather information for some specific jurisdictions.

… Program Materials Here Be Dragons: Your Company is Going International for the First Time-What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Author … CEO says “we want to be in ____”? Does he mean launch a website? Contract with a local distributor? Set up a new
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