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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 …
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 …
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
Practical Law
03/23/2016
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Swiss construction plans.

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Region: Switzerland
… 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/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Nicolas Herzog and Niccolò Gozzi, Niedermann Rechtsanwälte
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Rechtsanwälte December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … ICSID model clauses The ICSID Centre provides on its website a collection of 22 model clauses; each with …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
30 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 Switzerland.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Switzerland
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Lawyers who are asked to advise on cannabis-related endeavors need to have knowledge of a broad range of somewhat unusual practice areas including federal law, regulatory work and commercial transactions.
… ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET A sleeping giant. The market for marijuana products in the United States is estimated at $50 billion, although this revenue remains …
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 …
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 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 … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … W www.legislation.gov.uk Description. This is a UK website of primary and secondary legislation (statutes and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a list of documents to support third-party litigation financing.

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Source: Resource Library
… Litigation Financing Article List October 17, 2016 This is a list of documents to support third-party litigation … Strauss. The author can be reached at maya.steinitz@gmail.com. Copyright © 2011 by Maya Steinitz. Highlight Third-party … funding business of a given kind. Each listed funder has a website, as do many others who are not on the list. A Google …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
21 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in the United Kingdom (England and Wales).

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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
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
33 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice 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 … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/5-540-1660. This Q&A is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to private … Trade Commission B www.ftc.gov Description. Official website of the Federal Trade Commission. A version of the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
32 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 Austraila.

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Region: Australia
… 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
05/19/2015

This article shows how sending a link is often in compliance with the obligations created by copyright law, while attaching documents or cutting and pasting often is not — but the distinction appears lost on users.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
… May 19, 2015 This article shows how sending a link is often in compliance with the obligations created by … 2013 Copyright 2013 Outsell, Inc. http://www.outsellinc.com Not awareNo policy 32 % Yes, aware but not sure of … points out that publishers convey mixed messages to website visitors by routinely accompanying articles with …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law - David V. Snyder, chair, Susan A. Maslow, vice chair. Principled Purchasing Project led by Sarah Dadush†
05/10/2022
68 pages

How does your contract governance protect human rights in your international supply chain? Consider the Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0, developed by the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, United States
… was born of challenge, frustration, and hope. There is little doubt that workers in international supply chains … Foundation. 115 Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3829782 horrifying ways, even as they work to … “to advance human rights . . . and eradicate abuse.” Its website is in eight languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

These are several sample contest rules templates.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… residing and located in a jurisdiction where the contest is lawful are eligible to enter. The Contest is void where … a [enter fundraising mechanism/platforrm] at [enter website] and obtaining donations from donors through … Lafleur Henderson LLP) Email: daniel.cole@gowlings.com Phone: (416) 814-5666 OVERVIEW: This document is intended …
Articles
Robert M. Lindquist and Daniel I. Prywes
05/01/2015

The majority of in-house counsel’s time and attention spent on contracts is often focused on the wording of the limitation-of-liability (LoL) clause. In the brave new world of big data, the significance of the LoL clause cannot be overstated. Although they cannot secure protection from all risks, they need not be leaky sieves.

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Source: ACC Docket
in-house counsel’s time and attention spent on contracts is often focused on the wording of the … personal injury, a limitation on consequential damages for com- mercial losses between contracting business entities is … a large Chinese Internet search engine service, had its website hacked after the staff of the defendant (an Internet …
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 …
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 …
Articles
Global Legal Group
08/12/2024
407 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers rules and developments regarding data protection across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… Protection 11th Edition 2024 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … handling personal data had continuously posted on its website the personal data of a large number of bankrupts and …
Articles
Frank Fletcher and Keith E. Gottfried
05/01/2011

As in-house counsel preparing for a “bet the company” transaction, it is important to address a number of issues with your outside M&A counsel as soon as possible. From assessing qualifications to filing with the SEC, the authors have compiled a roadmap to help you and your outside counsel navigate an M&A transaction successfully.

… counsel preparing for a “bet the company” transaction, it is important to address a number of issues with your outside … services groups. He is available at ffletcher@nero.com. kEITH E. GOTTFRIED is a partner in the Washington, DC … hear from you! Visit the Client Service section of our new website, and take our on-line client survey to tell us how we …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/29/2024
Many of our in-house colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at JLL, shares details about the holiday.
… Docket Article Diwali Is Here — Do You Know How to Celebrate with Your Colleagues? … colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at … … Banner artwork by graphicsolutions7234 / Shutterstock.com What is Diwali?  Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/03/2022
Were you there? Wish you had been? Want to next time? Find out what ACC’s Europe Conference was about and see some of attendees. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope
… included programming which shed light on new opportunities for in-house counsel as they continue to address challenges … gets difficult - retaining talent in a competitive market is a real challenge," Van Koppen said. John Rigau , vice … Europe, based in Barcelona, Spain, added, “You can always buy technical skills in law firms. But if you find talents …
Articles
03/22/2013

The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are just beginning to look at value in the in-house legal function, and those who have already made progress in delivering value.
Each chapter provides basic guidelines and a few more advanced approaches. Some chapters may be more useful to those just starting out on the ACC Value Challenge, and other chapters may provide greater benefit to those who are already leading initiatives to increase value from external or internal resources. The case examples included in the guide provide a range of beginning to advanced steps as well. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe </a>

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… 22, 2013 The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are … the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe … from published ACC resources that are available on the ACC website. In some cases, the text has been adapted for the …
Articles
Richard L. Handley -- general counsel, Boca Resorts, Inc., and Stewart H. Lapayowker -- shareholder, corporate department, Akerman Senterfitt
11/01/2003

Even if your company does not now have aircraft, the number of companies that do have aircraft is growing, especially because of security concerns since 9/11. Read this article to learn the major compliance issues that you need to consider in regards to your corporate aircraft.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… aircraft, the number of companies that do have aircraft is growing, especially because of security concerns since … is highly regulated and fraught with liability. Assuring com- pliance of corporate aircraft operations is a … are not eligible to partici- pate in the VWP. The BCIS website states that pri- vate aircraft will not be eligible …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
While there is reason to believe the experiment with open banking will remake the financial regulatory landscape in the UK, it is still an untested concept in the US. This article examines the open banking standard on both sides of the Atlantic, what it means for the US financial market, and what states are currently doing when it comes to fostering fintech innovation.
… Hannah Winiarski Publication Date: 03/02/2019 While there is reason to believe the experiment with open banking will … standard on both sides of the Atlantic, what it means for the US financial market, and what states are currently … process. It remains to be seen, however, what level of buy-in those programs will achieve among state regulatory …
Articles
03/30/2023

Being sued for patent infringement can strike fear into the heart of the most seasoned in-house counsel. But some patent owners seek to resolve issues of alleged infringement outside of litigation, and this typically starts with a demand letter. Initially published December 2, 2022; republished March 30, 2023.

… starts with a demand letter. While receiving such a letter is not the same as being served with a complaint, such … He can be contacted at aabsher@kilpatricktownsend.com and 336.607.7307. mailto:aabsher@kilpatricktownsend.com … by marking its products with the relevant patent number or website listing the relevant patent numbers. For example, if …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Any GC who presides over a significant legal budget is failing to do her job if she does not involve procurement experts in her purchasing decisions.
… Any GC who presides over a significant legal budget is failing to do her job if she does not involve procurement … Area: Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … As buying power has shifted from law firm providers to legal … professionals to help them appoint the right law firms for their legal panels or for individual high-cost …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable LLP
02/12/2014

This resource is a sample checklist of items to consider when using social media to promote a contest or other event.

… Author Venable LLP February 12, 2014 This resource is a sample checklist of items to consider when using social … Facebook platform-based application (see Apps on Facebook.com), either on a Canvas Page or an application on a Page … in each tweet regarding the promotion, direct users to a website for the full promotion rules. � FORM SOCIAL MEDIA …
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