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Javier Villanueva Walbey and Daniel Ramirez Herrera Lasso, from Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
01/30/2016

This Top Ten provides key explanations about risk prevention associated with the processing of personal information from candidates and employees in Mexico.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Top Ten Data Protection and Labor Compliance Topics for Processing Personal Information from Candidates and … 1. Identification of processes in which personal data is used Companies often operate without consciously knowing … referral service, should post the notice on their website, requesting the candidates consent to process their …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

In light of UK case law, learn tips on how to enhance your ability to enforce limitations of liability in your standard terms.

… the judge found that: "This apparently unusual clause is tucked away in the undergrowth of the Standard Terms and … D +44 141 271 5484 M +44 774 125 2998 fiona.caldow@dentons.com Douglas Blyth Partner, Glasgow D +44 33 0222 1664 … Terms Act 1977. This article was first published on the website of Dentons on February 21, 2022. … Dentons … In light …
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Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
9 pages

This briefing highlights some emerging legal risks associated with hybrid working and considers how employers should plan going forward.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global
… to evolve. For all hybrid working employers, there is an ongoing challenge of consolidating and improving … M: +44 777 083 8504 dianegilhooley@eversheds-sutherland.com Simon Rice-Birchall Partner T: +44 113 200 4978 M: +44 … resource was originally published in August 2022, on the website of Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
A blockbuster term comes to a close with several rulings that will affect how in-house counsel do their jobs. #ACCDocket #SupremeCourt #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Fedor Selivanov / Shutterstock.com [Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the … court’ — not the agency whose action it reviews — is to ‘decide all relevant questions of law’ and ‘interpret . … it means: The ruling undoes a framework that has stood for 40 years, leaving many unanswered questions for in-house …
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.

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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 …
Articles
Jasbir Khalsa
06/01/2010

Your company can use assets and preserve capital by leasing commercial equipment. Learn to identify an agreement that will deliver tangible benefits — secure warranties on the equipment, protect capital and credit lines, and give your client tax advantages, among others.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… equipment leasing may be a cash flow strategy that is seldom used. With the recession that has swept the globe, … York. Khalsa can be contacted at jasbir.kaur.khalsa@hds.com. NEW F. Khalsa-June10.indd 44 5/19/10 4:17 PM ACC Docket … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/11/2023
In an IP dispute, a legal game turns into a cerebral chess match. Find out what in-house counsel should expect. #IPdispute #IPStrategy #IntellectualProperty #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Trueffelpix / Shutterstock.com In 30 combined years of practicing intellectual property … the necessary commitment of both personnel and capital. It is expensive to fight over patents, and the interruption to a … its people is significant. Good counsel involves preparing for the battle, but preparation will only go so far if it …
Articles
Rukshad Davar, Partner, Kritika Agarwal, Associate Partner and Rahul Datta, Associate, Majmudar & Partners, India
06/25/2021

Indian securities law has focused on regulating, holding accountable, and penalizing “promoters” because concentrated family-owned businesses have been the prevailing business model so far in India. This Quick Overview will explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: India, Asia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… explain changes made to the law and different concepts put for by a recently published consultation paper. Resource … CLO / GC … Key Highlights: - India’s securities regulator is considering shifting its focus from “promoters” to … document, and other details can be made available on the website of the company.    The revised disclosure norms will …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/20/2024
12 pages

This article aims to provide a general overview of the European Union's new regulation (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector, known as the Digital Operational Resilience Act ("DORA").

… (EU) 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector, known as the Digital Operational … supervisory authorities (“ESAs”), whose main task is to ensure that companies are financially resilient and can … 8/12 the Eversheds Sutherland website are accurate and complete. However, the Materials are …
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Jonathan Drimmer, Lauren Camilli, Mauricio Almar and Mara V.J. Senn
06/01/2013

Across the globe, governments are becoming more skilled and aggressive with enforcement of their anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. A multinational corporation in today’s world can no longer ignore their exposure to applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. Now
is the time to conduct a thorough and effective risk assessment of your company. This article discusses the importance of a risk assessment and offers tips to consider when conducting one.

… to applicable anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws. Now is the time to conduct a thorough and effective risk … general counsel for Barrick Gold Corp. jdrimmer@barrick.com Lauren Camilli is director of Global Compliance Programs … ACC hAS mORe mATeRIAL On ThIS SubJeCT On OuR webSITe. vISIT www.acc.com, wheRe YOu CAn bROwSe OuR …
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Jennifer A. Hasch and Linda L. Listrom
11/01/2009

Read this 2010 Communicator Award-winning article!
The deposition of corporate counsel isn't the isolated incident that it once was. In fact, it has become somewhat business as usual in the legal arena. It seems that the more you know and are entrusted, the more likely you are to become a deposition target. Get prepared - opposing counsel may be coming for you and your information.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Opposing coun- sel’s right to take your deposition is not unlimited. Generally, he or she must demonstrate that: … matters. she can be contacted at jennifer.hasch@abbott.com. LindA L. Listrom is a partner at Jenner & Block, where … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
“The most exciting thing about working for Infosys is its global footprint,” exclaims Inderpreet Sawhney, the company’s group general counsel and chief compliance officer. Infosys, which provides IT services and solutions, is based in Bangalore and has over 200,000 employees in 46 countries, nearly 20,000 of whom work on its main campus.
… Date: 11/01/2019 “The most exciting thing about working for Infosys is its global footprint,” exclaims Inderpreet Sawhney, the … hand. The relocation meant she experienced the first dot-com boom. “There was this buzz around,” she remembers, “and I …
Benchmarking and Research Data
LexisNexisMartindale-Hubbell
01/01/2009

This report therefore gives an inside view to the challenging task of managing a corporate legal department in Russia under extra-ordinary circumstances. It also provides heads of legal departments with important management benchmarks and gives law firm leaders greater insight and understanding when dealing with clients.

… and sellers of cross border legal services www.martindale.com “How in-house counsel in Russia are managing their legal … the Knowledge Burst are trademarks and Martindale-Hubbell is a registered trademark of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., … and law firms conducted every month across our flagship website martindale.com, this unrivalled network connects …
Articles
Law Business Research Ltd
09/19/2014
7 pages

The "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Kazakhstan
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … to publishing on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) website. Information regarding the prospectus of securities …
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Meritas
07/01/2013

A reference guide for Private Equity and Venture Capital professional, adviser and lawyers. It sets out the current status of jurisdictions, implementation of new regulation and key considerations to take into account when deciding to invest in different European jurisdictions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… client service. All information provided by Meritas is for information purposes only and does not constitute a … websites and/or non-Meritas information provided on the website or via this PE Chart or returned from Meritas web … E: boyana.milcheva@dpc.bg T: +359 885 122449 W: www.sibeth.com -11- NON-MANDATORY COEFFICIENT RISK DIVERSIFICATION …
News and Announcements
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/09/2023

Check out ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center

… ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center Resource … selection of informative articles, sample forms and tools, online programs and live events for in-house counsel. Chief Legal Officers rank cybersecurity …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
35 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 Saudi Arabia.

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Region: Saudi Arabia
… 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
07/05/2006

Rob Lavet describes how in-house attorneys manage their staffs.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… An in-house counsel department, on the other hand, is somewhat of a pyramided organization with often just one … $22 billion. Lavet can be reached at robert.lavet@slma.com. Tips & Insights: How CLOs Mentor Their Staffs, with Rob … engaged. We’ve obviously taken advan- tage of ACC; the website alone has tremendous opportunities. Our at- torneys …
Articles
Nasim Bazari, Legal Counsel for Middle East and Africa, Novartis
03/08/2021

If you are reading this Top 10 article, then you are probably considering or are curious about living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and about international mobility. Learn more on how to secure a move of your own and enjoy a smooth transition into the UAE – the tips are relevant for international transitions in general, and can help you acclimatize to an in-house role in a numerous countries.

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Region: United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… United Arab Emirates Author Nasim Bazari, Legal Counsel for Middle East and Africa, Novartis March 8, 2021 If you are … role in numerous countries. 1.    Visit the UAE  It is best practice to visit a country before you move … If you are an ACC member, you can also access ACC’s online directory to find other members who work in the UAE. …
Articles
Yasmine BERRAHOU, Alexandra DUFOUR, Salomé ROUCEL, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"
02/13/2015

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) outlines the importance of foreseeing exchange rate risks by including provisions in a contract between parties involved in overseas transactions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, European Union, France
in recent months, the value of the designated currency is likely to have dropped or risen in the meantime, resulting … flow and market value by weakening its competitiveness. For instance, a foreign company exporting its products or … in September 2011. From that date onwards, a Euro was buying 1.20 Swiss Francs. After the announcement, the value …
Articles
Peiqi Huang, University of Maryland Law School
11/14/2015

This Quick Overview will introduce the mechanism of unitranche financing and the terms of an agreement among lenders, which makes the unitranche financing possible.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Overview Unitranche financing is an alternative financing structure to the traditional … debt financing terms, thereby increasing access to capital for companies and stimulating growth in small and … – the One Tranche Way for Big Benefits, Lexology.com (October 17, 2014) Erens, B. & Hall, D., Unitranche …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Settling earlier rather than later in the litigation process would conserve scarce judicial and client resources by avoiding the time and expense associated with motion practice and trial.
… of Rule 68, defendants and plaintiffs must predict who is most likely to be victorious, and if it is like the … For more litigation updates, visit  ACC Docket’s  website to learn how COVID-19 is impacting the legal landscape:  accdocket.com/articles/litigation-is-going-viral.cfm References 1 See …
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Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
35 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 Canada.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Canada
… 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 …
Articles
Robert Falk, Tom Kovach, and Kristen Tassone
10/01/2015

Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.

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Source: ACC Docket
… a cause you care passionately about. Inevitably, somebody is going to ask you to help raise money. Does the idea of … abroad. He graduated from Middlebury College. tkovach@me.com Kristen Tassone is a 3L at the George Washington … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2021
In the year since it was enforced, how has the California Consumer Privacy Act affected Fortune 500 companies? Here’s an overview of emerging trends and patterns.
… … Cheat Sheet California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This is the first US statute to impose standard requirements on … and patterns. Background on the CCPA The CCPA applies to for-profit organizations that fulfill one of the following … (including in some cases a toll-free telephone number or online form) for submitting requests 7. Date the privacy …
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Stephen E. Roth
07/01/2015

The most popular session at the ACC Annual Meeting in New Orleans filled a hall with over 600 lawyers. The topic was emotional intelligence. Find out why this is such an important skill as well as how you can develop it.

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Source: ACC Docket
… The topic was emotional intelligence. Find out why this is such an important skill as well as how you can develop it. … and JD from the University of Tennessee. stephen.roth@jtv.com 54 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL WORK IT OUT: … The second workout can also be found on the TalentSmart website. After you take the EQ test, you’ll see two other …
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Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
43 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 France.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: France
… 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 …
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Global Legal Group
05/23/2023
226 pages

This multijurisdictional guide covers common issues in initial public offerings, including the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities, and pitfalls.

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Region: Global, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… ISBN 978-1-83918-264-8 ISSN 2399-9594 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Offerings 2023, Seventh Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Foreword Joseph Corcoran Securities Industry and … issued by the company, including information posted on its website. In addition to periodic reports, a public U.S. …
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Wayne M. Koprowski -- associate general counsel, Navigant Consulting, Inc., and Charles A. Volkert III -- executive director, Robert Half Legal
07/01/2006

Realizing that you may not enjoy your current career path can be devastating. Find out what kind of options you have and learn about other corporate counsel's experiences as they made the transistion.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a variety of professional and lifestyle reasons. Changing is easier said than done, how- ever. For some, it takes a … He can be reached at wkoprowski@ navigantconsulting.com. CHarles a. VolKert iii is executive director of rob- ert … An ACC Alliance partner, Robert Half Legal’s website features a searchable database of job listings as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

Whether you work in marketing, sales, operations, business development or finance, you need to know how to spot "corrupt payment" issues and respond appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… payment" issues and respond appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
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