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Dorothy Udeme Ufot SAN, Dorothy Ufot & Co
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… Ufot & Co December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … Nations Con- ference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) website. Of these, only the treaties with Finland, Germany, …
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Veta Richardson
11/01/2006

Diversity within your legal department (and your company as a whole) begins with compliance, expands into an appreciation for differences, and is at its pinnacle when your work environment recognizes and values differing skills. The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's 2006 Study of Law Department Best Practices, summarized here, shows that corporations are past mere diversity compliance and that their diversity practices have proven to be successful for law departments and corporations as a whole.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… begins with compliance, expands into an appreciation for differences, and is at its pinnacle when your work environment recognizes and … combined the results of these interviews with research com- pleted in MCCA's recent selection of 2 3 legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/07/2023
Just what are AI’s recent advancements and how are they impacting our legal system? #AI #MachineLearning #ChatGPT #LegalTech #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Lawyers are currently litigating the boundaries of AI … our legal system? Lawyers have used AI to automate tasks for years. AI is a multi-purpose technology that makes processes faster, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/01/2015

The purpose of this table is to: 1) list the countries in the European Union that have a comprehensive data protection law (columns 1 and 2); 2) summarize the notification and/or registration requirements with the competent data protection authority in these countries and explain where exemptions to notify/register may exist (columns 3 and 4); and 3) specify the countries where it is required to notify individuals about the collection and processing of their personal data (column 5).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Throughout the EU July 1, 2015 The purpose of this table is to: 1) list the countries in the European Union that have … registration requirements throughout the EU fieldfisher.com July 2015 www.fieldfisher.com 2 Data Protection … with several data protection authorities. The rules for registration vary widely from country to country, with …
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Alexandra Johnson
09/01/2017

For in-house counsel, advancements in Google Translate have transformed the act of trademarking — streamlining global processes and guaranteeing that the language barrier does not inadvertently lead to infringement.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By looking at one such service, Google Translate, it is clear that in-house counsel should become familiar with … advertising law at Foley & Lardner LLP. axjh@novonordisk.com 76 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL DON’T GET LOST IN … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Michael Flanagan
09/01/2013

Most companies create and store audio data. In the event of an investigation, audio evidence can be extremely compelling and can make or break a case. Organizations should recognize the risks and requirements associated with audio data. Because audio files pose unique discovery challenges, read this article to learn the best practices for handling audio evidence.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of Audio Recordings By Michael flanagan Audio evidence is powerful. Because a person’s vocal tone, pace and … Dunn & Crutcher in Washington, DC. mike.flanagan@consilio.com 36 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL EvIdENCE ThAT SPEAKS … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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CMS
09/27/2022
265 pages

Learn about key restructuring and insolvency laws in this multi-jurisdictional guide.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Peru, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Netherlands
… Expert Guide to restructuring and insolvency law 1 What is the primary legislation governing insolvency and … proceedings initiated? 3 What are the legal reasons for insolvency in your country? 4 Which different types of … proceedings, notice of the same is published on the website of Ukrainian Judiciary …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
01/29/2014

To understand the driving forces behind the evolving role of the CLO and of corporate legal departments, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) reached out to 9,600 indi- viduals. Survey results reflect data* from more than 1,200 individuals in 41 countries who serve as the organization’s chief legal officer or general counsel (referred to as the CLO in this report). From roles and responsibilities to salaries, skills and work environments, the study explored a broad range of topics.

New this year is a comparative analysis of the data from the 2013 and 2014 survey results, thereby addressing current trends facing law departments.

… the study explored a broad range of topics. New this year is a comparative analysis of the data from the 2013 and 2014 … more than 1,200 CLOs in 41 countries. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® Executive Summary 01 Key Findings 04 … Counsel, All rights reserved. For more information www.acc.com/surveys. ACC CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS 2014 SURVEY Published …
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Olof Rågmark and Sofia Karlsson, Advokatfirman Delphi
12/12/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Sweden
… Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption … from the IMM Ethics Committee will be published on its website. As of late December 2013, two matters have been …
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Thomas Rohner and Nadja Kubat Erk, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… at Law Ltd 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
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
07/21/2014

The business landscape is experiencing an unprecedented period of globalization. Domestic enterprises now outsource internationally on a large scale and establish partnerships in far-flung locations where business terms may be advantageous. These companies must deal with unfamiliar laws and operational standards. In tandem with this push to globalization, employers find their business operations and ethics scrutinized more closely both domestically and abroad.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, European Union, United States
… Mendelson, P.C. July 21, 2014 The business landscape is experiencing an unprecedented period of globalization. … § 33.1 . 3 ( c) ( iii) ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization Excerpt from THE NATIONAL EMPLOYER® … t i na ti ona l employe r s shoul d recogni ze and become com f or t a bl e with the centr a l fact that openi ng or …
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Carolina Posada Isaacs, María Alejandra Arboleda González and Diego Romero Cruz, Posse Herrera Ruiz
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… Herrera Ruiz 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
Les Wilkinson, Jason I. Epstein, and Roy Wyman
09/01/2017
9 pages

For healthcare companies, the use of blockchain has the potential to revolutionize data storage practices, at a fraction of the price of traditional processes. This article provides a summary of blockchain, identifies legal issues under US law, and discusses some of the exciting possibilities and challenges to execution in the healthcare sector.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Blockchain
Region: United States, Global
… immutably record transactions and ensure integrity; 2) it is a distributed platform that keeps many copies of the … and corporate development. lwilkinson@hashedhealth.com Jason I. Epstein is a partner and co-leader of the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Carl D. Liggio, James G. Derouin and J. Edwin Dietel
09/01/2002

Provides a sense of the issues that you need to consider in a document retention policy and discusses the pitfalls associated with any document retention policy (or the absence of one) and some ideas of how to proceed.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Retention Policies ne of the hottest topics around today is document shredding. Enron and Arthur Andersen have made … He is in Chicago and available at cliggio@mcandl.com. James G. Derouin has practiced environmental compliance … 3, no. 2, June/Aug. 2002, at 25, avail­ able on the ABA's website at www.abanet.org/lpm/ …
Articles
John G. Harrison, Christopher C. Murray, and Jack S. Sholkoff (Ogletree Deakins)
01/17/2024

This article discusses current issues and concerns for employers surrounding the use of arbitration to resolve employment disputes.

… Articles Top 10 Issues for Employers Surrounding the Use of Arbitration to Resolve … costs associated with traditional litigation. But the key is to compare the costs of litigation and arbitration … are acceptable, and that process can be completed online; however, the employer will have an extra burden to …
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 …
Program Materials
Hans Albers, Senior Director and General Counsel EMEA, Juniper Networks Inc.

James Bellerjeau, General Counsel & Secretary, Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale
06/26/2013

An overview of various law department management practices. Includes a discussion of the impact of legal strategy on department structure,outsourcing, and efficiency strategies.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… International Inc. David Bourdon, Head of Legal for EU Affairs, Competition Law, Societé Generale June 26, … * 1. What Services Does the Law Department Deliver? 2. How is the Value of Services Prioritized? 3. Who Should be … or consolidation Steven L. Schwarcz, To Make or Buy: In-House Lawyering and Value Creation, 33 Journal of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/10/2022
High-quality legal department metrics can be hard to find and expensive, so ACC Research partners with Major, Lindsey & Africa to conduct an annual survey and report. Participate in the ACC 2022 Law Department Management Benchmarking Survey today and receive a detailed report. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking
… based on widely used key performance indicators (KPIs) is a critical tool for assessing staffing needs and to justify the required … visit our benchmarking page and submit your response online. Participating departments will receive the full …
Articles
Global Legal Group
08/15/2023
210 pages

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

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Region: Global, Brazil, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States
… ISBN 978-1-83918-288-4 ISSN 2049-3126 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … government in the UK, which, according to the government website, is ‘aimed at encouraging Russia to cease actions … Resolution 2023, 12th Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Fraud and limitation Justin Michaelson & Simon Camilleri …
Articles
Michael Corbett; Slaughter and May
09/19/2014
14 pages

This "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide provides a comprehensive review of M&A regulations and practices in England and Wales.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… 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 … way of EU regulation. The HM Treasury financial sanctions website contains full details of statutory instru- ments, as …
Articles
10/05/2015
12 pages

This article shows how jurisdictions compare internationally as a destination for inward investment.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… and Thomas Stoltz Bär & Karrer AG global.practicallaw.com/9-602-0926 1. How does your jurisdiction compare … as a destination for inward investment? Switzerland is an attractive destination for foreign investment. … Global Enterprise W www.s-ge.com Description. This website is maintained by Switzerland Global Enterprise, which …
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Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer
09/01/2002

Discusses the typical coverage of D&O policies and the most common insurer defenses in situations involving allegations of financial misrepresentation.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Coverage in a By Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Policy IS Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer ^ Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas … D&O insurers have already denied coverage based upon the com­ pany's alleged misstatements of its financial situation … Fiber and the filing of SEC fraud charges against WorldCom for allegedly overstating its cash flow by more than $3.8 …
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Susan Bonfield and Michael J. Kline
07/01/2010

Be an informed do-gooder. Before investing time and money in charities — either personally or on your company’s behalf — understand how the Madoff scandal has affected them. Learn to use the New Form 990 to analyze individual approaches to governance and managing finances.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of investors (victims) of Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme is the long list of charities — many of them large and … law. Kline can be contacted at mkline@ foxrothschild.com. OUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Wherever you need it. What you … other attributes, GuideStar is a one-stop, comprehensive website that allows for simplification of the increasingly …
Articles
08/01/2015

The purpose of this paper is to summarize briefly the considerations leading to the currently proposed amendments for Delaware’s appraisal statute, Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Amendments August 1, 2015 The purpose of this paper is to summarize briefly the considerations leading to the currently proposed amendments for Delaware’s appraisal statute, Section 262 of the Delaware … subject to a market check for structural reasons (such as buy outs by controlling stockholders who are unwilling to …
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Gerard J. Lewis, Jr. and David J. Wittenstein
09/01/2012

With just a click of a button and a simple forward of a newsletter, you could unwittingly be violating a subscription contract. Unauthorized copying of a newsletter could cost your company millions in copyright infringement damages. This articles offers suggestions on how to avoid this type of claim and what to do if have to defend against one.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… agreement took time and effort. Just as almost everything is easier in the digital era, so is making and distributing … LLC. He can be contacted at gerard_lewis@ comcast.com. david J. wittenstein heads the intellectual property … or other electronic document, to link to an article on a website rather than copying and including the article in its …
Articles
01/01/2013

This article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… This article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies. Resource Details Interest … manner that implies that another organization or person is the source of, or is associated with, the work. - The work … - or at least an ethics and compliance - internal website);  Promotional giveaways (i.e. pens, memo pads, …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
42 pages

A 42-page guide by Dentons regarding the AI journey - opening eyes to opportunity and risk.

… Artificial Intelligence Guide offers insight into what is happening in the legal arena on the fast moving and … D +39 02 726 268 00 giangiacomo.olivi@dentons.com Daria Nazarova Europe Head of Business Development, TMT T … intelligence. This guide was originally published on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … A 42-page guide by Dentons …
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Gregory R. Watchman - associate general counsel for employment law, Freddie Mac
03/01/2008

Read for Gregory's tips about employment and HR issues for in-house counsel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Gregory R. Watchman - associate general counsel for employment law, Freddie Mac February 29, 2008 Read for … lawsuits over the calculation of the regular rate, which is used to calculate overtime, may be the next big thing … tion. In addition, he served as labor counsel to the labor com- mittees in the US Senate and House of Representatives, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/08/2018
The practice of embedding Tweets has become routine — even necessary — in the public discourse, and virtually every blog post links to a YouTube clip or Instagram post. Goldman v. Breitbart, however, recently decided by Judge Forest of the Southern District of New York, has the potential to upend what had seemed to be a settled, bright-line rule, injecting uncertainty and heightened risk of copyright liability into the media sphere.
… Litigation and Dispute Resolution Source: ACC Docket … For more than 10 years, online publishers have relied on the … held that a party that embeds a third party's content is immune from liability under the United States Copyright … the embedded content without navigating to the third-party website directly. Twitter’s terms of use provide that, in
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn about legal issues related to the metaverse, including intellectual property, Game Industry Promotion Act/Election Transaction Act, and privacy.

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Region: South Korea, Global
… KB) Download Save to My Resources … Abstract The world is now experiencing a blockchain-based Data Monetization … Attorney, Seoul D +82 2 2262 6230 younghan.lee@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons Lee 3 … This resource was originally published May 26, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about legal issues …
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