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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
In-house lawyers who are responsible for their company’s trademarks need to understand the latest developments with regard to translation tools. No longer cumbersome programs that generate gibberish, these tools are changing the way trademark applications are processed and approved. By looking at one such service, Google Translate, it is clear that in-house counsel should become familiar with its capabilities before the trademark examiner uses it against you.
… Date: 09/01/2017 In-house lawyers who are responsible for their company’s trademarks need to understand the latest … By looking at one such service, Google Translate, it is clear that in-house counsel should become familiar with … for example, the Spanish-language trademark BAJATUSEGURO.COM — an online insurance brokerage and underwriting service …
Articles
07/17/2007

Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
for their corporate client. access it at www.acc.com/resource/v6685. Hiring Foreign Nationals in the United … tions. the legal landscape that governs such benefits is constantly changing due to on-going political battles that … Half legal office by calling 800.870.8367 or visit our website at www.roberthalflegal.com. • Cybersettle 6.0 Launch …
Articles
Lee Smith, Shareholder, Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation
11/27/2013

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines the top considerations for existing ASTM standards for environmental due diligence, their intersection with the law and the advent of new standards.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Top Ten Things You Should Know About ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence (United States) Author Lee … of environmental due diligence as set out in federal law is governed by the EPA "All Appropriate Inquiry" rule, which … purchased after January 11, 2002. A property owner may buy contaminated property, although all disposals must have …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
With so many of the challenging stories related to the hardships due to COVID-19, wouldn’t it be inspirational to hear from people who have embarked on new and exciting roles within the legal department — and outside of it?
… at CFA Institute;  Ryan Green , whose most recent role is a new take on legal as chief investment and administrator … 2018) .  ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Articles
Latham & Watkins and Donnelley Financial Solutions
04/02/2024
124 pages

This handbook provides an overview of US state and federal laws and stock exchange rules relating to annual meetings of shareholders. It is intended to assist companies in preparing for their annual meetings.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… rules relating to annual meetings of shareholders. It is intended to assist companies in preparing for their annual … risk and compliance solutions online at DFINsolutions.com or you can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) … or furnish a proxy, in its Form 10-K or 20-F) or on its website. During the 2023 proxy season, most Nasdaq-listed …
Articles
03/31/2003

This article, the first in a series that will examine and profile-through the eyes of in-house counsel-companies' "best practices," highlighting ideas that you can borrow while implementing your own compliance plan concerning corporate governance.

… from your peers that give insight into how other com­ panies and legal departments have invented a wheel that … TO EVERY EMPLOYEE IN THEIR ORGANIZATION THAT COMPLIANCE IS THE CORE OF COMPETITIVENESS, THAT IT IS THEIR FIRST … key practices of these committees are published on the GE website and will be mailed to shareowners on written request. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2024
Carmelo Lipari, Senior Counsel at Syneos Health and Mario Cigno, Counsel at Baker McKenzie Italy offer practical steps for legal professionals to leverage ESG compliance as a chance for value creation for their companies through business partnerships and best practices.
… ESG Into Business Relationships: Practical Guidance for In-house Counsel Carmelo Lipari Mario Cigno Publication … Docket … Banner artwork by Mark B Pixels / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Recognize ESG as an opportunity. It is a chance to align consumer trends, investor confidence and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/31/2023
Are you ready for India's new employment law? 10 key aspects multinational companies should keep in mind. #ACC #ACCDocket #LaborLaw
… Docket Article Are You Ready for India’s New Employment Laws? Jeevan Ballav Panda Satish … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FHPhoto / shutterstock.com Key highlights: India’s central government has released … , gig worker and platform worker . An aggregator is defined as a digital intermediary or a marketplace for a …
Articles
Martin Wodraschke, Catriona Garcia-Alis, Alison Hetherington, CMS
11/08/2022
12 pages

Learn about key regulatory developments and perspectives regarding Autonomous Vehicles (AV) in the world.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore
… 2 The Road to the (Autonomous) Future Introduction It is no longer possible to discuss the future of transport … T +44 131 200 7524 E catriona.garcia-alis@cms-cmno.com Alison Hetherington Trainee Solictor T +44 141 304 6110 E … the world. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 18, 2022. … Martin Wodraschke, …
Articles
Vanessa L. Allen and Michael Philadelphia
10/01/2004

Summarizes the nature of the new security requirements arising from new regulations and provides an outline for preventing "the Monday morning horror" for your client, with special attention to the unique needs of the law department residing within the corporation.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… arising from new regulations and provides an outline for preventing "the Monday morning horror" for your client, … so in-house counsel must be involved to evaluate com- pliance with required security measures. Software has … become more robust. But for now, technology implementation is fraught with some very real risks (see “Something Wicked …
Program Materials
Bob Bailey -- vice president, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; Deborah L. Thaxter -- partner, Nixon Peabody LLP; Glenn E. Westreich -- partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
10/01/2004

601 - Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants - Competing Considerations in a Mobile Marketplace

Resource Details
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 601:Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants- Competing … assistant general counsel, and assistant secretary for Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, an eye health company, in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
We are two general counsel who have been practicing law for nearly 20 years — and married for 14. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have largely worked from home in Washington, DC. Our two sons, 13 and 11 years old, attend school virtually.
… We are two general counsel who have been practicing law for nearly 20 years — and married for 14. Since the start of … you can see from our  “Day in the Life” profile . But here is what we are learning together, starting with the simple … your laptop with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Consider buying an extra monitor. We use portable monitors that …
Articles
Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
216 pages

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Bermuda, British Virgin Isles, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… DILIGENCE Door closes on foreign investors www.cdr-news.com April 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution Contributing … Keith Oliver Peters & Peters Commercial Dispute Resolution is published by:@CDR_Magazine Gain the upper hand in disputes … developments in white-collar crime, please visit the CDR website. Andrew Mizner Editor Commercial Dispute Resolution …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
08/21/2020
7 pages
Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
… Rules NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR DONATION OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE, … THIS IF ON A SPONSOR (NON-SOCIAL MEDIA OR THIRD PARTY) WEBSITE] go to www._______.com and follow the instructions for entering. Comment by …
Articles
Phil Ytterberg
02/01/2008

Arbitration can often be viewed as something standardâ€"a process that comes up only during contract negotiations. Learn how to look at dispute resolution from the viewpoint of contractual arbitration, understanding that arbitration agreements can be customized to meet almost any contractual requirement.

… contract term. While some formalities are required, there is nothing magical about your stock arbitration clause. In … Policy (UDRP) which governs disputes related to the .com and several other top level domains. Under the UDRP, … that, despite the use of a disclaimer on Respondent’s website notifying internet users that the potterybarn.org …
Articles
Phil Ytterberg
02/01/2008

Includes a checklist with seven main points to remember when tailoring your arbitration agreement. Also includes sample ADR contract language.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contract term. While some formalities are required, there is nothing magical about your stock arbitration clause. In … Policy (UDRP) which governs disputes related to the .com and several other top level domains. Under the UDRP, … that, despite the use of a disclaimer on Respondent’s website notifying internet users that the potterybarn.org …
Articles
James W. "Jim" Patton, Terrence D. Delehanty, David C. Fannin, Diane J. Geller, Theresa M. B. Van Vilet and Naomi J. Paiss
06/01/2003

Your company has one opportunity to make a good or at least a competent first impression to promptly defuse a situation. You can use the media effectively to present balanced facts to the public following a crisis, to neutralize biased or inaccurate reporting and to improve your reputation. As in-house counsel, you should be involved on the front line from the beginning. This article shows you how to develop an effective media relations plan not only to minimize the negative, but also to accentuate the positive.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Docket Monday morning, the CEO and the vice pres-ident for compliance of your world-famouscosmetic company bound … expressionless stares. You can tell that this conversation is going to be one that you did not want to have before your … you have someone outside the legal department serve as the com- pany spokesperson? Even in the biggest organizations …
Program Materials
Cisca Brouwer, Alexandra Rose
05/20/2013

Social media and privacy are the two hot button issues that in-house counsel are still grappling with. This session will address how to identify the legal risks and potential rewards of social media and privacy presented by company, employee, and third parties, as well as the law department’s role in helping the company craft effective social networking and privacy policies.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Counsel University® May 19-21, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 400 - Social Media … information to our investors using this investors website, SEC filings, press  …
Articles
Global Legal Group
07/05/2023
186 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding mergers and acquisitions across a range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… ISBN 978-1-83918-277-8 ISSN 2048-6839 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Acquisitions 2023, 12th Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Addressing ESG considerations in the M&A context Geoffrey … must be made publicly available on the company’s website.29 • 2010 California Transparency in Supply Chains …
Articles
John Pueschel, Mark Henriques
05/06/2023
4 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses how remote and hybrid work bring new legal and compliance challenges for in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Atrium Senior Associate General Counsel Beth Mabe … considerations employers need to be aware of. This article is based on their presentation. For many organizations, labor … e.womblebonddickinson.com/the-evolving-dance/p/1?utm_source=Website&utm_campaign=The+Evolving+Dance … This resource from …
Articles
Jeff Levinson, Nicole Nguyen and Matthew Gemello
10/01/2014

Transaction standards and approaches
for mergers and acquisitions are not harmonized across jurisdictions. The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of post-closing remedies in a purchase agreement. Learn what levers you need to pull as in-house counsel in order to move the deal forward.

… The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of … Chapter’s Board of Directors. jeff.levinson@netscout.com Nicole Nguyen, corporate counsel at NetScout Systems, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Feras Mousilli and Barry M. Benjamin
09/01/2010

As hosting and participating in social media become the industry standard, companies must incorporate platforms and develop policies to safeguard rights and privacy. If this brave new world seems somewhat alien, implement these guidelines to navigate your company safely through the obstacles everyone’s worried about.

in social media. Protecting company intellectual property is yet another challenge. Whether dealing with “friendly” … which merely provides access. Thus, as long as the website host does not actively control tortious statements … content into a statement arguably attributable to your com- pany as the website host. CDA 230 provides safe harbor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/30/2018
Public speaking, whether it’s in front of a small meeting or a large audience, can be intimidating. To be a great public speaker, you need to engage with an audience, command their attention, and leave them with a lasting message.
… speaking has countless benefits. Most notably, speaking is a great way to enhance your career and  build a reputation … adding it to your LinkedIn profile or professional website. 2. Professional opportunities through public … Your company or organization may also be looking for employees to speak at recruiting events. Other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/13/2021
You’ve evolved and require more sophisticated levels of service and modern technology and, your registered agent, well, they should be keeping up with your pace.
… you’ve likely been using the same registered agent for a while. Whether it’s been five years, 10 years, or even … comfortable with what you’re used to. That’s normal. But is it what’s best? Times have changed. You’ve evolved and … learn how you can improve your entity compliance, visit us online and let’s chat. … You’ve evolved and require more …
Articles
Nathaniel M. Lacktman, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
08/24/2015

This Top Ten deals with the growth of telehealth in the US healthcare industry, and related issues (such as licensure, insurance, remote prescribing, and more.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles The Telehealth “Top Ten” for 2015 (United States) Author Nathaniel M. Lacktman, … The number of providers offering telehealth services is rapidly increasing and states are enacting laws requiring … offerings such as internet-based medical consultations and online second opinions. China is anxious to promote and grow …
Articles
Darcy Teixeira and Andre Maruch, TozziniFreire Advogados
09/02/2013

A review of procedures for foreign shareholders participating in shareholders meetings in Brazil.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
in the shareholders’ meetings of the invested companies is a crucial tool in the decision-making process regarding … Advogados, São Paulo dteixeira@ tozzinifreire.com.br Andre maruch TozziniFreire Advogados, São Paulo … upon their call in order to log in to the company’s website on the appropriate date and time. The manager should …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample employee privacy policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Employee Privacy Policy March 15, 2017 This is a sample employee privacy policy. Resource Details … service providers. In such cases, it will be necessary for us to disclose your data to those service providers. In … As we continue to develop our business, we might sell or buy companies, subsidiaries, or business units. In such …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Most people have no idea how valuable their personal information is and therefore how carefully they should guard it. Or from whom they should be guarding it. Right now, one of the biggest threat vectors is that most of the internet economy runs on advertising; advertising runs on targeted ads; and targeted ads run on what many properly informed people would conclude is information they would prefer to keep private.
… have no idea how valuable their personal information is and therefore how carefully they should guard it. Or from … part has become so difficult because when it comes to our online activities, we often don’t know enough to make an … is that they have collected the best information for targeting ads that the world has ever seen. For the past …
Articles
Amy Swedberg, Partner, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, L.L.P. , a member company of Meritas
12/01/2011

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines tips for evaluating relevant issues and recommendations for proceeding through bankruptcy issues.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 1, 2011 This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines tips for evaluating relevant issues and recommendations for … vendor has filed for bankruptcy, the next logical question is "what does this mean for my company?" This outline is … notice or can be downloaded from the bankruptcy court's website. POCs can be filed electronically or mailed to the …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
342 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of M&A, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as practical and strategic considerations.

Resource Details
Region: Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… 28, 2024 342 pages This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … reports. Further information is available on the target’s website; in particular, targets must post their comprehensive …
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