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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/12/2023
SITA’s Associate General Counsel Stephen Baird and Simon Elliott, partner in Dentons, Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, outline critical steps in-house counsel should make in the first hours of a data breach and why preparation is key. #ACCDocket #inhouse #cybersecurity #databreach
in the first hours of a data breach and why preparation is key. #ACCDocket #inhouse #cybersecurity #databreach … breach, confirm who leads what. hoangpts / Shutterstock.com Committees, reporting, and meeting minutes A core team of … a reactive statement and begin to consider proactive website and public communications strategy. Note that “crisis …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/29/2021
With the ever-changing world, it is important to pause and reflect on how the changes have affected you for worse or for better.
… Date: 04/29/2021 With the ever-changing world, it is important to pause and reflect on how the changes have affected you for worse or for better. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … and uncertain environment like a global pandemic. You can buy yourself a lot more space with your stakeholders by …
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José Rosell and María Beatriz Burghetto, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
12/12/2014
11 pages

This report provides an overview of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … and stephan Wilske Gleiss Lutz Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … official languages) and in other languages, on the ICC website (www. …
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Hermes Marcelo Huck, Rogério Carmona Bianco and Fábio Peixinho Gomes Corrêa, Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Advogados December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Tracy S. Wrycha and Courtney Holohan
03/01/2006

Ben Franklin knew a thing or two about inventions and money, though not so much about patent litigation. You can use his wisdom, though, to curb many of patent litigation's costs. Read how up-front investments in defining clear goals, selecting top-notch counsel, retaining the right experts, and realistically analyzing the merits and costs will save you money in the long run.

… Articles Keys for Thrifty Patent Litigation: Brainstorming With Benjamin … and foresight, you can curb many of those costs. The key is to make up-front investments—in defining clear goals, … matters. courtney can be reached at cholohan@kirkland.com or 312.861.3027. . . . for life is a kind of Chess, in
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Miguel R. Rivera
10/01/2008

Some companies like Wal-Mart have signed “A Call to Action” in order to achieve diversity and this article takes a look at what signing this document means, the current state of the legal profession in terms of diversity, and what you can be doing in your own department.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles A New Business and Cultural Paradigm for the Legal Profession Author Miguel R. Rivera October 1, … cap- tured by the Statement of Princi- ple. Its language is unequivocal: [W]e pledge that we will make decisions regarding which law firms represent our com- panies based in significant part on the diversity …
Articles
Eric M Runesson and Simon Arvmyren, Sandart & Partners
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Sweden
… & Partners December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Phil Rudolph
10/29/2014

An article, adapted from a presentation, regarding traits or actions of outside counsel that rub the average in-house attorney the wrong way.

…  I’m Phil Rudolph, GC of Jack in the Box  Thanks for coming out tonight, and great thanks for your continued … Diego Chapter of the ACC.  The topic of tonight’s lecture is things outside counsel do that make in- house counsel want … It’s time for drinks. Your in-house counsel friends are buying (well – we’re using your dollars to buy)! Thank you! … …
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Larry Silverman, Terri Imbarlina Patak
04/01/2010

Got employees? Then chances are they've got Facebook - and you've got a multitude of potential problems. As electronic communication continues to advance, employers are finding it more difficult to strike a balance between monitoring and restricting employees use of social monitoring and restricting employees use of social networking sites. This article focuses on using social networking sites at the pre-employment screening stage, and while monitoring and regulating their use by current employees.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 19 April 2010 There’s no denying it, social networking is all the rage. Everywhere, people are tweeting, texting, … For example, “dooced” means to get fired because of your website. Innovations for communicating electronically are … of Law. He can be contacted at larry.silverman@ pirates.com. Terri imBarLina PaTak is of counsel with Dickie, mc- …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2022
Cybersecurity is one of the top three issues for chief legal officers — learn the basics and how to work with your technology department to cover all the bases. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #technology #IT #cybersecurity
… Docket Article Cybersecurity Basics for In-house Counsel Association of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 06/01/2022 Cybersecurity is one of the top three issues for chief legal officers — … What information could malicious actors easily find online about your company’s computing and vendor management …
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Martin G. Byrne - first vice president, legal advisory, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Bruce H. Nielson - partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP
02/28/2003

Would you feel comfortable if your company outsourced its key technology, ecommerce, or information management-related functions using agreements that did not cover the most critical contractual issues? Of course not. This article provides a "Top 10" list of important legal issues that you should address in technology, ecommerce, and information management outsourcing agreements. The list includes some issues that, although not necessarily new or unique to outsourcing transactions, are at a premium in such agreements. The article also provides some sample contractual language that you can use as a starting point to address key legal issues specific to your company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… • Data processing, aggregation, and storage. • Network, website, and web-based application hosting. • Inventory and … All rights reserved. ACCA Docket 4 1 Martin G. Byrne is first vice president, legal advisory, for Merrill Lynch … account businesses. He is available at martin_byrne@ml.com. Bruce H. Nielsen is a partner in the Washington, DC, …
Program Materials
Lily Hughes, Byron Kalogerou, Scott Posner, Mark Shaffer
10/28/2013

Due diligence, choice of accounting and advisory firms, and banking and finance arrangements pose special challenges for in-house practitioners managing international mergers and acquisitions transactions. We will address how cross-cultural communication, ability to manage foreign outside counsel, knowledge of one’s company and understanding of M&A principles allows us to work across borders to achieve business objectives.

… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 104: International … Labels 113.1.7 Web ID and Site - change logo at website / create link to site 113.1.8 Company Utilities Web …
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Timothy M. Donovan -- general counsel and corporate secretary, NEC America, Inc.
01/01/1998

For most legal departments, and small departments in particular, the demands of creating and maintaining an effective compliance program present a formidable challenge. Enter the intranet solution -- a readily accessible tool that shatters the barriers of time and geography.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… effective tool in developing and maintaining comprehensive com pliance program The legal depart ments site also serves … to compliance THE INTRANET SOLUTION TIMOTHY DONOVAN is general counsel and corporate secretary of NEC America Inc … on subscriber basis and integrated within the legal website MIS built bridge with specific coding to communicate …
Articles
Karin B. Sinniger
05/01/2006

Provides a list of circumstances commonly excluded from force majeure (FM) to assist in deciding whether they should be in or out of your list of FM triggers.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Cog it ator A ll that considerable time spent negotiating com- mercial terms can amount to nothing if you have … outside normal business risk. Usually these will be events for which insurance is not readily available. Some buyers have claimed FM and …
Program Materials
Practical Law Company
06/27/2013

An intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) due diligence request list for use in connection with an M&A transaction. This request list is designed for IP specialists and is specific to IP and IT-related issues. This Standard Document has integrated notes<br />with important explanations and drafting tips.

in connection with an M&A transaction. This request list is designed for IP specialists and is specific to IP and … more about Practical Law Company | practicallaw.com General Most due diligence investigations begin with the … terms]. (g) A description of and copies of the Company’s website and web services security policies and procedures. …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
25 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Singapore.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … the decision on the CCS public register available on its website. In the case of an anticipated merger, the CCS can …
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Jamison Barr - vice president and assistant general counsel, Jenzabar, Inc.; Edward J. Naughton - Holland and Knight, LLP
05/01/2007

Corporate counsel must understand the relevant technology and the risks that it poses, and create, adopt, and enforce a policy that minimizes the risks without causing bigger problems. This article will help you do just that.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… state constitutional or statutory law, or claims that the com- pany is engaged in unfair labor practices, has retali- ated … become much more than that. Technorati, a popular blogging website, de- scribes blogs in this way: A blog, or weblog, is
Program Materials
Charles Duross, Carl Loewenson, Jr., Lawrence Middleton, Catriona Munro, Monica Palko, and Matthew Stennes
10/28/2013

You're prepared. You've updated your code of conduct, conducted anti-bribery training in multiple languages, and sent messages from your CEO encouraging a culture of integrity and transparency. But the enforcement authorities call anyway. How you handle a bribery investigation can be critical not only to the outcome of the matter, but also to your company's long-term financial health and reputation. This panel will provide guidance for conducting the internal investigation in a multinational setting, working with government agencies around the world, assisting senior staff and board members, and handling public messaging and disclosures. The view is one from the trenches, conducted by in-house attorneys who have managed such matters (and lived to tell about it), and government counsel who have led the charge.

… and handling public messaging and disclosures. The view is one from the trenches, conducted by in-house attorneys who … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 403: Managing a … 98b5-0000779fd18c.html#axzz1L8oEFAhi 55 Missionpharma website, “Missionpharma reaches settlement regarding Congo …
Articles
Slaughter and May
09/01/2017

This chapter provides an overview of the legal, regulatory and market developments in asset management across Europe.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… overview of the legal, regulatory and market developments in asset management across Europe. Resource Details Interest … Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, … overview of the legal, regulatory and market developments in asset management across Europe, including an overview of …
Articles
Global Legal Group
11/04/2024
253 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding patents across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global, Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions. Resource Details Interest Area: … Intellectual Property Region: Global, Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, … enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions. … Global Legal Group … This …
Articles
Anderonikus A S Janis, Roosdiono & Partners
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Indonesia
… & Partners December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Clayton Utz
03/01/2004

This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, United States
… Report Author Clayton Utz February 29, 2004 This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. … Australian industry through a more certain environment for the export of IP to the US, and increase US understanding … by emailing Phillipa Birkett at pbirkett@claytonutz.com. Free Trade Agreement Report 2 Making the FTA into law by …
Articles
Dayo Adu, Bloomfield Advocates & Solicitors
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… Advocates & Solicitors November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
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Rodyk & Davidson LLP
03/04/2013
8 pages

An article discussing steps the Singapore Government tried to take to cool the increased rates of real estate.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.rodyk.com MARCH 2013 PROPERTY NOTES ::: AUTHOR ::: LEE Liat Yeang … measures, ranging from increasing the applicable rates for Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and lowering the … of increase in residential property prices, the Government is resorting to what I term as “ice therapy” to bring down …
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Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in Argentina.

Resource Details
Region: Argentina
… 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/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015

This multi-jurisdictional resource provides practical information on cross-border data protection issues, including regulations, data controller obligations, rights to access personal data, international transfer of data, and data processing by third parties.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… 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/ or see the “About the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Bérubé serves as general counsel of Chemviron S.A., the European head office and subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based active carbon purifying company Calgon Carbon. It’s a fast-paced role, and she feels fortunate to be able to support the company’s European interests as it expands into new markets worldwide.
… Docket Article Curiosity is Key: How Chemviron GC Geneviève Bérubé Transitioned to … … In 2007, Geneviève Bérubé was working as legal counsel for AkzoNobel (a Dutch multinational), when she was given a … purification carafe in the fridge. The filter that you buy contains a bed of active carbon particles with pores that …
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American Bar Association
10/17/2016
40 pages

Alternative litigation finance (“ALF”) refers to the funding of litigation activities by entities other than the parties themselves, their counsel, or other entities with a preexisting contractual relationship with one of the parties, such as an indemnitor or a liability insurer.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… NAT’L L.J., Nov. 30, 2009; Eileen Libby, Whose Lawsuit Is It?: Ethics Opinions Express Mixed Attitudes About … Funding Company, Simpson Thacher Wins $110 Million Verdict for Real Estate Firm in Phoenix Development Dispute, AM. LAW. … 13, 2011, available at http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2011/06/28/have-you- got-a-piece-of-this-lawsuit-2/; see …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
By examining what the fantasy sports industry has done well and what it might have handled differently, we also extrapolate to provide valuable lessons in-house counsel from diverse industries can learn from the fantasy sports meltdown including lessons related to conventional promotions, lobbying, consumer protection expectations, and the use of intellectual property.
… attention that the survival of the fantasy sports industry is not certain. By examining what the fantasy sports industry … and the use of intellectual property. Guidance for conventional contests, sweepstakes, and promotions One … into their games (e.g., game line-up cards distributed online to participants feature images of athletes) and …
Articles
Gerard G. Pecht, Peter Stokes, Mark Oakes, Tara Tune, and John Byron
10/29/2014

A thoughtful article regarding the best ways to manage shareholder activism.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… investing.” Activist investors, by definition, agitate for corporate change through their status as shareholders. … the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard University, is well known for his commentary in support of shareholder … disclosure and accuses the bidders of engaging in a “rapid buying spree, in order to exploit the Williams Act’s archaic …
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