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Owen Byrd and Kevin Kramer
03/01/2015

Companies can use legal analytics to select and manage outside counsel, craft successful case strategy and drive results. Learn how to use data in the context of patent litigation and prosecution activity.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… feature attracts a claim of patent infringement, and it is part of a product with little revenue and a low level of … School and a B.A. from Colorado College. obyrd@lexmachina.com Kevin Kramer is vice president and deputy general counsel … can be gleaned from various sources, including the USPTO website. Yahoo has also used data about litigation results to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample real estate purchase agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Real Estate Purchase Agreement July 28, 2017 This is a sample real estate purchase agreement. Resource Details … and conditions provided in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars … to sell and convey to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to buy from Seller, certain real property located at [223 Sunset …
Articles
ACC
03/01/2009
56 pages

This profile explores how ten law departments have used electronic billing to increase awareness of outside legal spend and transform the ways in which they manage outside counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® LEADING … 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. OVERVIEW March 2009 This Leading …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
06/02/2020
12 pages
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Region: United States
… of its businesses into a new, publicly traded company. For the public company that initiates it, a spin-off can … purpose as an IPO S-1 registration statement. The Form 10 is an opportunity to market SpinCo’s growth story and to … Baxter and the intense activism by Starboard Value at Cars.com within months after completion of its separation from …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sara Hall
10/30/2014

This supplemental material is an overview of FEC regulations & registrations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sara Hall October 30, 2014 This supplemental material is an overview of FEC regulations & registrations. Resource … . … Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended for use as legal advice. All links to third party websites … The National Association of State Charity Officials (NASO) website offers links to all state offices that regulate …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Alexander Levy, Esq. Houser Henry & Syron LLP
11/09/2017

Starting a business is easier than ever these days. But it's also easier than ever to get yourself into trouble. Practice these policies that help ensure the success of your new business.

… Henry & Syron LLP November 9, 2017 Starting a business is easier than ever these days. But it's also easier than … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Pierre Grosdidier
08/31/2014

This article shows how foreign parties entangled in litigation in the United States can receive discovery requests to produce documents located in their home country and that these litigants sometimes invoke their country’s blocking statute to resist production.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France, United States
… the Hague Evidence Convention, and the Case Law: Lessons for French Parties Responding to American Discovery Author … Texas August 31, 2014 An updated version of this article is now available, and should be cited, as: 50 TEX. INT’L. L. … An early version of this article appeared on Law.com’s Corporate Counsel Practice Updates on Mar. 1, 2010. © …
Program Materials
Linda Lu -- assistant counsel, Allstate Insurance Company; Wendy Shiba --<br />executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, KB Home; Simone Wu -- senior vice president and general counsel, XO Communications; Bettina W. Yip -- general attorney, AT&T Services, Inc.
10/19/2009

This roundtable discussions of women in-house attorneys, representing a diverse range of seniority levels, industries and subject matter expertise, will discuss issues unique to women working in large corporations. Their insights will be of interest to a variety of ACC members, including women in-house attorneys seeking to climb the corporate ladder, in-house attorneys of both genders seeking to mentor women in their legal departments, women practitioners seeking to develop business with corporate clients, and male practitioners seeking to strengthen their relationships with the increasing number of female corporate executives.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … sponsors, and/or the ACC. This ACC Annual Meeting material is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject … of California. She is a member of the board of trustees for the Japanese American National Museum and has held board …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample company employee handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Handbook for Company Employees May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employee handbook. Resource Details … stocks or securities. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site the Company’s website
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/20/2015
78 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a standard document for a two-party 50:50 joint venture agreement for use in international join ventures where both parties transfer businesses to the joint venture company (JVC) in consideration for the issue of shares in the JVC.

… 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/.     Contents I. …
Articles
Raymond Millien
05/29/2007

Read this 2008 Communicator Award-winning article!
General counsel have a lot on their plates, which means they sometimes don't pay as much attention to what the attorneys in various legal functions, including intellectual property, actually do. GC's can, on occasion, fail to pay enough attention to intellectual property and given today's economic realities and recent headlines, such failure can jeopardize careers and lower shareholder value. This article explores why paying more attention to your company's IP is so important.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… explores why paying more attention to your company's IP is so important. Resource Details Interest Area: Intellectual … Raymond Millien Attention to recently attended a reception for in-house counsel sponsored by a well-known, nation- al … is antiquated and no longer appropriate for a 21st century com- pany. Many C-level executives and directors would be …
Articles
Sheryl Falk , Partner, Chris Costello, Senior E-Discovery Attorney, Winston & Strawn, & Amy Olivares, Manager, Corporate Governance & Compliance, Blount International
06/22/2022
14 pages

Data risk was once thought of as a technical challenge. However, the onslaught of data breach and data privacy legislation, and subsequent litigation have changed this outlook. There is one activity that everyone is aware of which, if well-executed, can lower technical, legal, and privacy risks and increase compliance: a data retention/deletion program. Check out this whitepaper from Exterro to learn more about data retention programs.

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Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and subsequent litigation have changed this outlook. There is one activity that everyone is aware of which, if … policies are not put into effect. There are many reasons for this, and overcoming these behaviors is a significant … intervention. This would include data that is not fully online, such as on phones or laptops, and data that is stored …
Articles
Andrew M. Solomon, Robert W. Stevenson and David B. Gornish
10/01/2011

Defending a patent infringement lawsuit can be an arduous and costly endeavor. Of course, there can be no infringement if the patent is invalid. One way to prove this is by producing prior art. Although the concept may not seem revolutionary, this article provides eight examples of resourceful patent lawyers in their search for prior art.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Of course, there can be no infringement if the patent is invalid. One way to prove this is by producing prior art. … attorney. He can be contacted at andrew.solomon@perrigo.com. ROBERT W. STEVENSON is a partner at Caesar Rivise, … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Whether at work or volunteering, Meyling Ly-Ortiz enjoys “being a small part of something bigger” than herself. She connected with Toyota Motor North America’s mission, explaining, “It’s not about just cars or transportation, it’s about mobility.”
… When people have the joy and freedom to move, anything is possible. Through technology, we can help people get where they want to be.” Respect for people is at the core of Toyota North America’s company … like FAQs about the investigation process, an internal website with resources for supervisors, and videos. The …
Articles
Alexandra A. Wrage and C. David Morris
09/01/2006

Discusses the spider web of regulations that vary across borders, subjecting multinational companies to conflicting standards and possible multiple prosecutions for the same acts.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Borders, and Bottom Lines: Why a Strong Antibribery Policy Is Essential Author Alexandra A. Wrage and C. David Morris … and issues. To train employees on antibribery issues, most com- panies use a combination of methods. One aerospace and … an d E xa m p l es, April 2006 . US Department of Justice website: w w w. usdo j . g o v / criminal / f rau d / fcp a . …
Articles
Nasim Bazari (Legal Counsel, Middle East and Africa, and Country Legal Representative, Novartis Iran) and Ioana Ratescu (Senior Legal Counsel, Novartis Pharma AG)
01/21/2022

The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing several industries, not least, the healthcare industry. Catalyzing access to healthcare, supporting earlier and/or faster diagnoses, and enhancing the patient experience and outcomes, are all objectives that AI solutions have helped achieve.

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Collection: Artificial Intelligence
Region: Global
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… January 21, 2022 The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing several industries, not least, the … external stakeholders. Some AI tools are not relied on for diagnosis but instead are used for diagnostic support, … apps that help patients manage their care themselves, to online symptom checkers and e-triage AI tools, to virtual …
Articles
Stephen Clayton, Esq. Francois Gacougnolle, General Counsel, Superior Essex Inc. Mark Collins, UK Counsel, GEA Heat Exchangers Daniel Pickelner, Chief Regional Counsel, Americas Division, Commercial Metals Company Carlton S. Chen, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
07/02/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd addresses issues of conducting due diligence background investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and similar international legislation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… Due Diligence Investigations II. How Much Due Diligence Is Required in Conducting Background Investigations of Potential … an investigation company with a good software solution for automating the due diligence process and record keeping. …
Articles
the Lex Mundi Agribusiness group
01/30/2017
37 pages

This guide addresses the global issues of commercialization, government regulation, importing, exporting and human consumption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which include transgenic crops and other products.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia, Cyprus, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain, United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Page 1 © 2013 Lex Mundi Requirements to Sell, Manufacture … by Lex Mundi member firm Brigard & Urrutia 1. GMOs 1.1 Is permission required from the government in order to plant, … Yes. Permission from the Colombian government is required for planting, commercializing, importing and exporting GMOs …
Articles
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 …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
09/02/2013

A review of United Arab Emirates law related to corporate governance, investment, incorporation, intellectual property, data privacy, real estate, and transferring shares.

… the first of our local law series guides. This series is focused on the UAE. Each article sets out a key summary on … in the UAE. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com 06 Norton Rose Fulbright – September 2013 United Arab … the DFSA as the documents available for download from the website may not always be up to date. Dubai International …
Eversheds Sutherland
01/06/2023
262 pages

A comparative global guide of foreign investment regimes in many jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Europe, Asia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
in scope and application across these regimes, it is clear that there are a number of striking commonalities … an increasingly protectionist and restrictive environment for foreign investment, including: – capturing a very broad … transactions only need to be notified to MOFCOM via an online system administered by SAMR post-closing. NSR Whether …
Articles
Ynze Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article speaks about when purchasing or leasing residential or commercial real estate the dimensions of the building are an important aspect and if you can rely on the information provided by the seller or real estate agent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … provided by the seller or real estate agent? It is common kno wl e d g e th at ph ot o s on real est ate sit …
Articles
Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, Contoural, Inc.
02/22/2017

This top ten lists ten tips when implementing a record policy for electronic information including emails, files and records in databases.

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Interest Area: Information Governance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, United States
… can be quite a task. Yet creating a policy and schedule is the easy part. A greater challenge for many organizations … InfoPAK - written by Contoural and available on the ACC Website.   "Building a Business Case for an Information … the Delete Button" White Paper available at www.contoural.com   About Contoural   Contoural is the largest independent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/02/2024
Panelists at the ACC Foundation’s Global Women in Law discussed the importance of building a successful personal brand as a woman in professional settings. 
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 1511732708 / Shutterstock.com The world has changed, and we need to get on with the … session will focus on how women can build their brands for professional success. On June 3, 2024, the ACC Foundation … social media for professional success. The below is a high-level summary of the discussion amongst the …
Articles
Monica Palko and Jordan Eth
06/01/2011

What could be more unpleasant than the shriek of a whistle? Try knowing that one of your employees has reported your company for violations of securities laws. New bounty provisions to the Dodd-Frank Act encourage whistleblowers to report violations to the SEC. Understand what these provisions mean for your company and its employees.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… that maintaining Dodd-Frank’s regulatory accomplishments is a “significant challenge” given the SEC’s stressed … to regulate and monitor financial and securities markets. Com- panies should take the time to reexamine how they design … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
01/29/2014

To understand the driving forces behind the evolving role of the CLO and of corporate legal departments, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) reached out to 9,600 indi- viduals. Survey results reflect data* from more than 1,200 individuals in 41 countries who serve as the organization’s chief legal officer or general counsel (referred to as the CLO in this report). From roles and responsibilities to salaries, skills and work environments, the study explored a broad range of topics.

New this year is a comparative analysis of the data from the 2013 and 2014 survey results, thereby addressing current trends facing law departments.

… the study explored a broad range of topics. New this year is a comparative analysis of the data from the 2013 and 2014 … more than 1,200 CLOs in 41 countries. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® Executive Summary 01 Key Findings 04 … Counsel, All rights reserved. For more information www.acc.com/surveys. ACC CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS 2014 SURVEY Published …
Articles
Robert Loewer
11/01/2014

Your company recently made a strategic acquisition. Now, the CEO has advised you that he and the board have decided to divest and sell the European subsidiaries in order to focus on the group’s core business. As general counsel, you must prepare a share purchase agreement for each subsidiary, and local law governs M&A in every country. What do you do?

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… of post-closing purchase price adjustments in Europe is arguably due to the generally strong negotiation position … to practice law in Illinois and England. r.loewer@nre.com 42 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL STRUCTURING EUROPEAN … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/21/2022
How you measure up as an employee on a global scale is no easy task to ascertain. But here are a few key indicators. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… How you measure up as an employee on a global scale is no easy task to ascertain. But here are a few key … colleagues in the hallway? Can you find a kind word for a co-worker who is struggling? Can you be forgiving when … options than just reading, including podcasts, audiobooks, online courses, and more. The point is whether you are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/07/2023
The future of leadership is multidisciplinary collaboration, says the chief legal officer of the world’s largest brewer. #ACCDocket #leadership
… Publication Date: 03/07/2023 The future of leadership is multidisciplinary collaboration, says the chief legal … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kit8.net / Shutterstock.com Even under normal circumstances, steering the legal reins … a company culture stitched together by shared passion for the work being done. Everyone brings a unique …
Articles
Thomson Reuters
06/01/2021
12 pages

The regulatory regime surrounding cryptocurrencies is fragmented and stretches to the extremes in some jurisdictions. Learn more about how different countries deal with cryptocurrencies.

Resource Details
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… pages The regulatory regime surrounding cryptocurrencies is fragmented and stretches to the extremes in some … Regulatory Intelligence in New York legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/ regulatory-intelligence … taken a light regulatory approach. According to the GFSC website, “Virtual or crypto currencies could interact with …
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