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Heidi Li, Transaction Contracting Lead, Accenture in Australia and New Zealand
01/01/2017
2 pages

As growing workloads are accompanied by shrinking budgets, technology for in-house legal teams can be harnessed to support. In this article, learn about some suggested technologies for in-house teams to explore and utilize.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… workloads are accompanied by shrinking budgets, technology for in-house legal teams can be harnessed to support. In this … shot of the type of work each member of the in-house team is working on at any point in time – is it the best use of … acc_journal_spring17.indd 24 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 25VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 knowledge of the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample information technology policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Information Technology Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample information technology policy. Resource Details … and services; To ensure that our IT Systems are used for their intended business purposes; and To establish … Trading Policy. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a _________ Group …
Articles
Amber Wood, Senior Legal Counsel, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)
03/01/2019
3 pages

User-generated content and influencer marketing allow organisations to engage more closely with consumers. However, both carry legal and reputational risk. In-house legal teams are uniquely placed to add value to their organisations by recognising and responding to these risks.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… . … VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2019 | 19 acla.acc.com YOUR BRAND IN THE CONSUMER’S HANDS User-generated content … than government and media, but trust in traditional media is higher than trust in search engines and social media.1 … and ‘shareable’. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ video campaign for its Jeep brand in January 2019, released online, was …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
On Aug. 8, 2019, the Ministry of Law and Justice in India formally announced its Code of Wages (Code), which amended and consolidated labor laws relating to wages, bonus, and similar matters that are applicable to all workers in India. This article will discuss the history and coverage; salient features that affect employers and employees; and enforcement reforms, including the offenses and penalties.
… On Aug. 8, 2019, the Ministry of Law and Justice in India formally announced its Code of Wages (Code), which … Compliance relief. The Code offers compliance relief for employers, combining multiple registers into a single one … them even date back to the pre-independence era. This Code is the first of four proposed codes that has been …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
Companies are increasingly moving from paper records to electronic records, and retirement plan records are no exception. Employers transmit data to third-party recordkeepers electronically, and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan accounts. Recent estimates place the dollar value of 401(k) and similar accounts at more than five trillion dollars, and these balances continue to grow as fewer and fewer companies offer traditional defined benefit pension plans.
… and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan … 401(k) and similar plan accounts have become prime targets for two types of cyberattacks: Theft of sensitive participant … retirement plans appears almost inevitable. Even so, there is no comprehensive federal regulatory regime that governs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2018
All too often, companies find themselves unprepared to respond to the complexities of a breach. Follow these guidelines to protect your organization.
… Docket Article Tips for Responding to a Breach Stephanie Fiereck Brookes Taney … of the largest issues impacting the business world today is information security. In recent years, the number of data … When providing notice to consumers, consider using an online web enrollment in addition to a call center. Consumer …
Articles
CMS
08/21/2023
52 pages

CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech Expert Guide intends to sheds light on the outstanding opportunities that stem from the current rules on insurance distribution and digitalization technologies. The publication has also been designed to help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations.

Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions, along with the innovative use of web platforms and mobile technology have brought distinct advantages to the insurance sector. However, to fully take advantage of these advances in technology market participants must adapt to the shifting regulatory environment.

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Region: Global, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain
… help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations. Big Data, artificial intelligence, … insurance distribution and digitalisation technologies. It is designed to better position traditional insurers and … environment. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS . … CMS … CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/24/2018
As attorneys, we are naturally risk-averse and resistant to change.
new programs, processes, and systems, maximizing adoption is critical to ensure that the cultural shift will be lasting … of productivity, reduced costs, information accessibility for both in-house teams and clients, better client service, … value to the end-users," she notes. Ensure early user buy-in Early user buy-in is essential to ensure successful …
Articles
Dentons
04/21/2023
5 pages

Learn about international soft law frameworks - standards, laws, and proposed laws regarding digitization and digital tools.

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Region: European Union, China, Global
… Articles What is corporate digital responsibility (CDR) (Dentons) Author … https://www.christchurchcall.com/ CDR in the EU The EU is at the forefront of a … and one for 5G networks with more coming; • ENISA’s website ( link) includes good practice and self-assessment …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Over the course of 24 years, Debs has played a pivotal role in advancing Unilever’s position as a household staple for big-name products like Axe body spray, Dove soap, and Lipton iced tea.
New Brazil: Unilever GC Newman Debs on the Rapid Growth of In-house Counsel in Latin America Matthew Sullivan … in advancing Unilever’s position as a household staple for big-name products like Axe body spray, Dove soap, and … Details … For most in-house counsel, career mobility is a natural aspect of the professional journey. In fact, …
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Paula Barrett, Dave Hughes, Jonathan Palmer (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/09/2023
4 pages

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) in March 2023 published the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill (“DPDI2”). DPDI2 aims to make a number of changes to the UK data protection regime.

This article discusses what this change actually means for business, both financially and legally.

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Region: United Kingdom
… eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-The UK Data Protection and Digital Information No 2 Bill … changes to bring 4.7m of savings to UK businesses. That is the promotional campaign, in any event. Sounds delightful? … mean cookies could be set without seeking consent, but the website must give the web user clear information about how to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/17/2024
It was important for Lisa Tanzi to find a coach who understood the unique challenges of life in-house, as well as her need to be fulfilled outside of it. See how Whitnie Wiley became that coach for the GC and learn more about ACC's Career Coaching Benefit. #ACCDocket #coaching
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com ACC provides a variety of professional development … Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and Africa, ACC is also partnered with Coaching Advocates . Through this … encounter, it was Wiley’s coaching profile on ACC’s website that first caught the in-house counsel’s attention. …
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Annette Tyman and Andrew L. Scroggins (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
06/27/2023
7 pages

This article discusses the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's May 2023 guidance on advanced technologies in the workplace. The guidance does not unveil new policies, but instead reiterates that existing policies and practices continue to apply to new technologies. 

… decisions are made by humans or machines. The publication is an important read for employers. EEOC Emphasizes That Long-Standing Title VII … By Others, Including Vendors https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/publications/EEOC-Initiated-Litigation-2023.pdf …
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Global Legal Group
06/12/2024
270 pages

This guide provides an overview of legal issues, rules, and developments regarding employment and labor across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Macedonia, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… customer.service@glgroup.co.uk / www.globallegalinsights.com +44 207 367 0720 Copyright © 2024 Global Legal Group Ltd. … ISBN 978-1-83918-344-7 ISSN 2050-2117 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … public or electronically or through the labour authority’s website), mentioning also that the employee may stamp a …
Articles
10/01/2009

The topic of value and cost effectiveness is a common one, but not a new one. There's often a disconnect between how firms bill for services (hourly) and how clients wish to pay for them (value). But there are tools available to counsel to make these two notions sync.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… October 1, 2009 The topic of value and cost effectiveness is a common one, but not a new one. There's often a disconnect between how firms bill for services (hourly) and how clients wish to pay for them … theory, economics and finance. The goal is to suggest a com- mon language for assessing value, to shape and define …
Program Materials
Eileen Groves, Michael Jacobster, Bruce Schwartz, and Jacqueline Windley
12/09/2004

This webcast provides an overview of the new rules and planning strategies added to the Internal Revenue Code, by the Jobs Creation Act, that changes the structure of virtually all executive and director unfunded deferred compensation arrangements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Dec. 09. 2004 / 1:00PM ET www.streetevents.com Contact Us © 2005 Thomson Financial. Republished with … R A T E P A R T I C I P A N T S Eileen Groves Association for Corporate Counsel - Chairman of ERISA Subcommittee … any deferments after 12/31/04. Under the statute, the IRS is to issue rules or guidance within 60 days or by December …
Articles
CMS
06/06/2016
80 pages

This article addresses the principle of limited liability that has been the central tenet of company law since it was adopted in the United Kingdom, and most countries in continental Europe during the latter half of the 19th century.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… Istanbul Mexico City Glasgow Muscat Podgorica Tehran There is increasing regulation and law which can make the ultimate … this information, which is publicly available through its website. 6.4 Any shareholder of a listed company must notify … Albania Lulzim Alushaj E lulzim.alushaj@cms-aacs.com Mirko Daidone E mirko.daidone@cms-aacs.com Austria Peter …
Articles
Marina Caramuru, Esq., Barcellos Tucunduva Advogados, a member of Primerus
03/09/2017

This brief update discusses how the Brazilian court system instituted new regulations to protect Brazil's financial markets against global economic downturn.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … 01421-001 Tel: +55 11 3069 9080 Fax: +55 11 3069 9066 Website: www.btlaw.com.br *Member of Primerus BRAZILIAN’S … Monet ar y Fu n d (IM F) has rece n tl y warn e d th at it is prep a re d to lower th e world gro wt h fore ca st for th …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
In-house counsel should understand how the FTC influences cybersecurity standards globally and why the FTC v. Wyndham decision will impact the breadth of the FTC’s policing authority in the future.
… the FTC v. Wyndham 1 decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/17/2021
As data protection celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look ahead to the challenges of the coming years.
… on a true success story.  The Hessian Data Protection Act in Germany (October 1970) was the first of its kind … Seidel, co-author of this article, laid the foundation for how we currently understand data protection. … later, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now considered the gold standard for data protection by …
Articles
Mayer Brown LLP
03/08/2022
3 pages

Learn cybersecurity measures businesses can consider taking in order to better safeguard their systems and data against potential cyber threats, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United States
… Security Agency (CISA) adv “every organization in the US is at risk from cyber threats that can disrupt essential … this year, ed a joint nsored https://10hundred.mayerbrown.com/new-us-uk-and-eu-sanctions-against-russia/ … can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website. “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the …
Articles
Roger C. Guilian, Sr. - General Counsel, Volkert & Associates, Inc.
03/29/2006

The transition from insurance litigator to in-house counsel can be a difficult bone with a steep learning curve. Learn about one lawyer's entry into in-house work.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… My own perceptions had to undergo a transformation, too. For the first time I was seeing the legal profession from the … are incredibly inefficient. Managing outside counsel is both a science and an art; more often than not, I am the … about 20 percent of it, but it is invaluable for com- municating with company personnel and clients. An added …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2022
When it comes to designing on-brand legal contracts, in-house counsel should keep these tips in mind. #ACCDocket #legaldesign #contracts
… stay true to their brand identity when their look and feel is consistent with the company’s website, advertising, and social media presence. Yet, … comprehension and reading efficiency. There's demand for greater transparency in contracts Companies that design …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
07/09/2012

This InfoPAK seeks to guide the first general counsel through the process of establishing a legal department, addressing the range of topics he/she will encounter, from understanding company expectations to how to communicate with the new client to establishing budgets and processes. In addition, this InfoPAK includes firsthand experiences shared by five in-house counsel who served as their organizations’ first general counsel, ranging in experience, industry/company size, and perspective.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
3 people found this helpful.
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … lawyers, unless expressly stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … should be available from news outlets or the company’s website; • Legal-matters responses to the auditors in the …
Articles
Jennifer J. Salopek
01/01/2010

The ACC Docket interviews James Williams about his work at the Liquidity Services and risk management.

… downturn, they turn to such lSI sites as Liquidation.com and GoWholesale.com to manage or dispose of the goods. … to focus on legal risks and to believe that their job is to point out those risks,” he says. “But that’s not really … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Debra Bromson, Popp, K Royal, Aaron Tantleff
10/29/2014

Every year brings new privacy and security responsibilities for healthcare organizations. Is your organization vulnerable to the top threats to data privacy and security? How do you protect yourself against them? For those risks that cannot be prevented, what steps can you take to minimize your company's exposure? Get updated on these and other developments from the last year. Join us for a fun, interactive program. We asked a hundred attorneys three questions....can you guess the answers?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… year brings new privacy and security responsibilities for healthcare organizations. Is your organization vulnerable to the top threats to data … ends?? Data sharing/Amount of Data http://blog.kaspersky.com/too-much-data/ Storage; Too much to transfer; Too much to …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
03/01/2015

We all have a tendency at times to believe that it’s far better to deal with work misery that you know about rather than a potentially worse situation. But what if a new situation or new set of circumstances could offer more?

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Source: ACC Docket
… perishables: Leave them out too long and they go bad.” It is a humorous but honest take on our capacity for dealing with people as well as circumstances. … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND …
Articles
Daniel Pelc
01/01/2007

The concept of a 'litigation hold' is not new: A litigant must not accidentally or purposefully destroy documents that may be discoverable in real or anticipated litigation. Read about two real world cases that provide insight into this issue so you can implement policy and procedure changes to protect your organization.

… Pelc December 31, 2006 The concept of a 'litigation hold' is not new: A litigant must not accidentally or purposefully … Procedure (FRCP), which reduce the required time line for resolution of this issue to rapid and unimaginable … role is placed on counsel, which may require different com- munication methods depending on the case. In the case of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
Now there are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. The challenge for us, as in-house lawyers, is to guide our clients on the best way to take advantage of this technology.
… the Internet. The challenge for us, as in-house lawyers, is to guide our clients on the best way to take advantage of … include: Clicking “I Agree” (or something similar) on a website in order to receive services or access content (these … while others use collaboration tools like Sharepoint, box.com, Dropbox, etc. It is important for you to be able to find …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/27/2022
Get an overview of India's data privacy and data protection laws. Learn key features to keep in mind when opening a new business in India. #ACCDocket #dataprivacy
… and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … volodyar / Shutterstock.com Key Highlights With foreign players increasingly entering … data protection framework and upcoming changes. There is increasing momentum to bolster India’s data privacy and … etc. The privacy policy must be clearly published on the website of the corporate entity and must be made readily …
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