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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: 06/21/2022
Planning your career trajectory carefully and sticking to your priorities can help you combine your interests and goals to succeed at work, in pro bono, and at home. Find out how #ACCTop30s awardee Cristal Lambert fulfills her palate at Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. – and beyond. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… Cristal works in-house, and among other things, advocates for the needs of the Hispanic/Latinx community and other … school has been gratifying for Cristal. “My service work is like my second job, but I find the work very rewarding and … Cristal also works with design teams to assure that website and retail brick-and-mortar stores accessibility …
Articles
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 …
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 …
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 …
Articles
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: 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 …
Articles
Stephanie Adler-Paindiris, Samia Kirmani, Stephanie Lewis and Robert Gignilliat, Jackson Lewis P.C.
05/26/2022

On March 3, 2022, US President Joe Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. The Act prohibits enforcement of a mandatory arbitration agreement with respect to sexual assault and sexual harassment claims.

The full impact of the Act remains to be seen (and likely will lead to significant litigation in the coming years), but in-house counsel can prepare for some of the potential implications.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Articles ACC Quick Overview: What In-house Counsel Need to Know About the New Federal Law … in the coming years), but in-house counsel can prepare for some of the potential implications. Resource Details … disputes. Proponents of employment arbitration claim it is faster and more efficient than proceeding in court. …
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 …
Articles
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 …
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 …
Articles
Philip R. Strauss
03/01/2005

If you had only known you can learn everything you need to know about surviving the transition to in-house law practice from Duran Duran, The Breakfast Club, and Prince, you might have spent a lot more time at concerts than in the library during the 1980s, right? Phil Strauss translates the lessons in his guide to the facts of in-house life.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… March 2005 ACC Docket  23 Philip R. Strauss is the founder and immediate … He can be reached at pstrauss@actuate.com. “I was dreaming when I wrote this; forgive me … Turns out, I had learned everything I needed to know for success in­house from the movies, music, … tion. If you are unsure, the ACC website and net­ work are great places to start. …
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
Articles
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 …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
02/20/2013
2 pages

Even if you don’t know why your job hunting efforts have yet to yield results, you may be able to breathe new life into your search by taking the actions outlined in this article.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… SEARCH By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Or, maybe you’re targeting the wrong opportunities — for instance, maybe you should pursue an associate counsel … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Program Materials
Erica Fischer, Charles Hooker, Alisa Key, Monique Liburd, Jack Wessel
10/17/2016

A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
… of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a … Audience Question: For those of you that are in-house, how is trademark work managed? Primarily by an in-house team … Enforcement Strategies How do you prioritize your online policing and enforcement efforts? Is it business led, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
We will explain the risks associated with the acquisition of an exporting company, how to prepare if you are a seller, and what to look for if you are a buyer.
… how to prepare if you are a seller, and what to look for if you are a buyer. Resource Details Interest Area: … can affect the value of an acquisition transaction. Buying a company. Successor liability can dump risk on your company, so it is important to conduct proper due diligence. Notifications. …
Checklists
Andrew Bos, Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories
08/30/2010

When you start your in-house career, or even change companies, you need to acclimate yourself to your new company, learn as much as possible, and begin to become a part of your new business. Read these 12 tips to help you get started.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Corporate Counsel 2010 All Rights Reserved www.acc.com 1 The First Year – A Dozen Things on the “To Do” List … do within the first year of service at a new company. This is just my list, which includes observations and ideas from … time to get to know your boss, what his or her goals are for the company, what he or she likes and wants to improve …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2020
If you’re like the 82 percent of corporate counsel who recently identified “the greater use of technology to improve productivity” as the most significant change ahead, you’re probably evaluating your software options now or will be soon.
… smart legal technology strategy: cloud computing.  Opt for “web-based,” “cloud-based,” or “hosted” services. Select … cost savings   The alternative to cloud computing is laying out significant amounts of capital upfront to buy new software and install it on on-premises hardware …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Program Materials
Kerry Childe, Harold Federow, Jennifer Schlosstein, Alan Sutin
10/30/2014

People, companies and even governments generate an enormous amount of data about themselves every day. From ordering a latte without foam to negotiating a major contract, there is a growing perceived need to collect and mine the resulting data for useful insights about markets, customers, competitors or competitive threats. How can we do this? What legal issues surround the collection of this data? What issues surround the use of the data? If your company is using big data, what should it be concerned about? How does it stay out of trouble and out of the headlines?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… latte without foam to negotiating a major contract, there is a growing perceived need to collect and mine the resulting data for useful insights about markets, customers, competitors or … Previous behaviors, similar customer behaviors, emerging buying behaviors • Other Considerations: • Data retention …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
As these new laws are debated, passed, and enforced, employers have an important decision to make. Do they wait for the passage of regulations in countries where they operate before they make changes? Or, do they address the issue of pay equity now to ensure that all their employees are fairly paid, regardless of what the law requires?
… employers have an important decision to make. Do they wait for the passage of regulations in countries where they … earns, according to the World Economic Forum . The pay gap is much smaller in the United States, and has narrowed in … question of your candidates, and reviewing any print or online forms that job seekers might fill out. But that’s not …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
While the question of whether specific records are within a party’s possession, custody or control has been heavily litigated for years, the digital revolution — with the advent of social media, cloud computing and mobile devices — has complicated the analysis. The answer to this important question has serious implications for almost all companies operating in the digital age.
… possession, custody or control has been heavily litigated for years, the digital revolution — with the advent of social … litigation. In another, a judge said that once a plaintiff is “tagged” in photographs posted to social media sites, they … retain a generation of workers accustomed to interacting online, companies have integrated social media tools like …
Articles
Monica Schiaffino, Littler, Mexico and Philip Berkowitz, Littler, New York City
04/20/2015

This Top Ten outlines several of the issues that multinational employers should carefully consider when outsourcing in Mexico.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Articles Top Ten Considerations when Outsourcing in Mexico Author Monica Schiaffino, Littler, Mexico and … outsourced functions should verify that the contractor is the actual employer of the outsourced personnel (i.e., the … may be subject to the liability of being required to pay for the outsourced personnel's profit sharing benefits. …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
05/22/2011

ACC homepage poll results for the week of 5/16/2011 - 5/22/2011.

… Benchmarking and Research Data Have you retained new outside counsel in the past year? Author ACC May 22, 2011 ACC homepage poll results for the week of 5/16/2011 - 5/22/2011. Resource Details …
Articles
Edimara Iansen Wieczorek, partner, and Rodrigo Pastana Tozo, corporate lawyer, Demarest Advogados
03/10/2014
2 pages

The Anti-Corruption Law brought about significant changes regarding the relationship between private businesses and government employees. This article focuses on the practical consequences this law will have on business activities.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles New Challenges Faced by Businesses in View of the Anti-Corruption Law (Brazil) Author Edimara … has been garnering. The Brazilian business environment is undoubtedly unique, with very creative means being used by … why the Brazilian culture is internationally recognized, for better or for worse, by its "jeitinho brasileiro", i.e., …
Articles
Allen & Overy
09/27/2013

The DWP has updated its guidance on certifying money purchase and defined benefit schemes for auto-enrolment. Employers preparing for staging should review the clarifications and changes in the new guidance to ensure that they can certify their scheme on the correct basis. This article highlights the key changes. Employers who have already certified their auto-enrolment scheme should also review the new guidance to check that no new issues arise as a result of the changes.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Articles Certifying a Pension Scheme for Auto-enrolment (UK) Author Allen & Overy September 27, … for staging should review the clarifications and changes in the new guidance to ensure that they can certify their scheme on …
Vince Pearson and Elizabeth Gibbes
10/01/2019
6 pages

With seemingly never-ending shifts in global politics and economies, everyone is looking to in-house counsel for guidance. Follow this roadmap to guide your organizations through uncertainty.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada, China, European Union, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, North America, South America
Audience: CLO / GC
… shifts in global politics and economies, everyone is looking to in-house counsel for guidance. Follow this … auto industry, as well as a wide variety of international com- panies with US operations, there is a roadmap that legal … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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