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Gloria Santona
09/01/2002

The legal department at McDonald's adds to the bottom line by investing in the community through a diversity pipeline project.

… t McDonald's, giving back to the communities that we serve is embedded in our culture. McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc, … McDonald Houses, which provide a home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. Our local restaurants, … ACCA's "Priming the Pipeline to Diversity" kit (www.acca.com/diversity/ pipeline/), which was sponsored by DuPont's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2022
If war or any major crisis occurs, your company will need its lawyers to assure everything is in order — to serve its customers, assist others, help staff, and continue operations. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCEurope
… your company will need its lawyers to assure everything is in order — to serve its customers, assist others, help … desperate to act, desperate to protect, desperate for peace. And everyone has a role to play. For lawyers, … a tough period is very important. ACC : I know from your website that you have 500 employees at Raben Ukraine. Are you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
It is not enough to become an expert on the legal aspect of your particular company — learn as much as you can about the business side of your company and the industry as a whole. The more you know about the business, the better you can advise and predict issues that will arise.
… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 10/01/2019 It is not enough to become an expert on the legal aspect of your … I’m learning something new every day. As legal counsel for Netflix, what challenges do you currently face, and how … members ranging from resume writing and leveraging your online profile to negotiating your next raise. We recently …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2020
The fictional divide that separates our personal and professional lives is crumbling. We show ourselves as we truly are everywhere we go ⁠— at work, home, and play. What will it mean for the future of law when technology tears down the wall completely? Here’s how lawyers who embrace a leadership mindset will find opportunities for growth and positive change.
… divide that separates our personal and professional lives is crumbling. We show ourselves as we truly are everywhere we go ⁠— at work, home, and play. What will it mean for the future of law when technology tears down the wall … while working from home. Many of us initially connect online to discuss business, but our children, pets, pastimes, …
CMS
11/09/2022
8 pages

Learn about the UAE's law on personal data processing, the Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the DPL).

Resource Details
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… not least announcing the change of the working week for the public sector from Sunday-Thursday to Monday-Friday – … of privacy and breach of confidence. However, it is only now that all businesses operating in the UAE will … (the DPL). This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 14, 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Articles
Hawley Troxell, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Idaho, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Idaho Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Hawley Troxell Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … are available on the Idaho Secretary of State’s website: http://www.sos.idaho.gov/corp/corpform.htm. …
Online Education
10/07/2016

Hosted by the Internal Resource Mgmt. Interest Group

Members from 4 legal departments (Yazaki, Brother, Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
Online Education Legal Intake Systems Webex October 7, 2016 … Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Micron and Chubb) will show how their systems work in an open forum. … 1376 … Hosted by the Internal Resource …
Program Materials
J. Alberto Gonzalez-Pita - vice president, international legal, regulatory and external affairs, BellSouth International, Inc.; Juan Carlos Mencio - general counsel, N.A., LanChile Airlines; and Katherine E. Ward - general counsel, Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.
04/20/2004

What leading companies are doing with global law department design.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 311:Global Law Department Design & Service Models: What … are utilizing technology (databases, forms, intranet website technology) to efficiently share best practices and …
Articles
Autonomy
06/29/2011

This InfoPAK is designed for use by both large and small corporate law departments in evaluating and discerning what technologies are available and best-suited to their company’s needs. As more technological resources become available to in-house counsel, counsel’s use of technology becomes more and more critical to running successful law departments. The InfoPAK begins by introducing counsel to basic technology and tools available. It then highlights some of the newer technologies that are becoming increasingly common within corporate legal departments, such as eDiscovery and Information Governance solutions, as well as advanced and emerging technology and trends within corporate legal departments. It then explores technology administration and best practices for managing technology, and concludes with key trends in the industry, including social media governance and cross-border eDiscovery.

… Primer Author Autonomy June 29, 2011 This InfoPAK is designed for use by both large and small corporate law … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … the invoice and uploads it to the client’s e-billing website. § Validation: The legal department’s e-billing …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
52 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the German market.

… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full …
Articles
Deborah M. House
06/01/2008

Discusses trade and investment in Vietnam, Vietnam's human rights record, and provides ten tips to help bridge the cultural divide

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Vietnam
… membership . … ACC Docket 22 June 2008 31 Ways “V ietnam is a country; not a war.” For a long time, a state-ment to this effect introduced the website of the Vietnam-ese embassy in Washington, DC. Having … general counsel for multifamily legal services, and then com- pliance, at Fannie Mae. she can be contacted at …
Program Materials
Holding Redlich
11/23/2017

Today's in-house counsel have to deal with many different threats to their companies, including cyber-security threats. In this presentation, learn how to become more cyber resilient in the face of a breach or issue.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel for in-house counselACC Australia CPD presentation Brought to … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with:acla.acc.com Cyber resilience: practical steps Angela Flannery, … needs to be done depends on a number of issues. o There is no “one size fits all”. o This is not just an IT issue. • …
Articles
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 India.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: India
… 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
Dentons
09/20/2023
3 pages

Learn about the continued increased enforcement activity combatting economic crime in Ireland.

Resource Details
Region: Ireland, European Union
… Request a trial membership . … Combatting economic crime is a priority of the programme for this government as it … Partner, Dublin D +353 1 5828150 Ciara.Fitzgerald@dentons.com Karyn A Harty Partner, Dublin D +353 1 5828123 M +353 86 … in Ireland. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/17/2020
One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses are often multi-tiered, to explore whether lower-cost, abbreviated methods will work before the parties need to engage in more expensive and procedurally elaborate methods.
… underappreciated clauses across a wide range of agreements is the dispute resolution clause. Dispute resolution clauses … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com One of the most common, yet underappreciated clauses … comparison tests online by presenting variations of their website across their customer base and gauging responses, you …
Program Materials
Daniel A. Barthold - Director of Energy & Environmental Engineering, Miller Brewing Company; Kathleen M. Hennessey - Senior Environmental Counsel, DaimlerChrysler Corporation; Thomas Kerr - Chief, Energy Supply & Industry Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Mindy S. Lubber - Executive Director, Ceres.
10/01/2004

A discussion on subjects such as emissions, general guidelines for voluntary greenhouse gas reporting, proposed rules, and more.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 707:Climate Change: Minimizing Corporate Risk & … effi ciency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” GM has a website devoted to sustainability issues at: …
06/06/2017

Commercial Contract Series: Contractual Cyber Readiness - presentation held in Sydney 6 June 2017.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Contract Law Series Contractual Cyber Readiness acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by: Patrick Fair, … attack • Command and control • Phishing • Drop Zone • Website defacement • Backdoor • Exploit • DDoS • Compromised … by WF has been in place for a more than 10 years and is up for renewal. • WF write suggesting that it “roll …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This guide provides a straightforward overview of the law and practice which applies in a wide-ranging number of jurisdictions where CMS are able to provide legal advice. This guide provides an answer to each of the 20 questions for each jurisdiction.<br />

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, United Kingdom
… Estate Editors: Nick Hadley | Mail: Nick.Hadley@cms-cmck.com Introduction CMS Real Estate Guide: 20 Questions forin the buying and selling of investment real estate is not uniform across all jurisdictions. Any potential … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
Jeremy Want, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent; and Jean-Sébastien Dupont, Partner of Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent
07/21/2021

It is common for disputes over intellectual property (IP) rights, including patent, trademark and copyright disputes, to be multijurisdictional in nature. As discussed below, there are a number of important litigation procedures that make Canada an attractive forum in which to litigate IP rights.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Canada
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… and Solicitor, Patent and Trademark Agent July 21, 2021 It is common for disputes over intellectual property (IP) rights, … relief in IP cases, including novel remedies in online copyright piracy cases such as so-called “site …
Articles
Joseph F. Speelman
11/01/2008

Read this 2009 Apex Award-winning article!<br/>One in-house attorney shares his company’s litigation strategy based on what should be a cornerstone of legal practice and law department leadership––integrity.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… mission in its legal counselors and, because that mission is of palpable professional and social significance, a true … he can be contacted at joseph.speelman@ lyondellbasell.com. LyondellBasell’s philosophy was borne out in mid- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Articles
Jennifer K. Mailander, Associate General Counsel and Director, Compliance and Privacy, Corporation Service Company; Scott Plichta, Chief Information Security Officer, Corporation Service Company
05/24/2016

Data breaches and cyberattacks threaten every company's brand, and bottom line, both in the United States and around the world. This brief article offers key tips on what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This list also includes a glossary of essential technology terms with basic definitions for non-experts.

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… what the technology means and how to ensure your company is taking the proper actions to protect your company. This … in computer memory to be read or updated. Hosting (website hosting, or web hosting): The business of housing, … the internet. 1 Legaltech® News: http://www.legaltechnews.com/id=1202586539710?slreturn=20160011090519 2 ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
Whether you have been in the compliance field for decades or you are brand new to the corporate world, there is no debating the critical nature of assessing your company’s compliance risks. These assessments are, in fact, opportunities. With the right approach, they can go beyond simply protecting your organization and ultimately contribute to the culture you are trying to create.
… 02/01/2018 Whether you have been in the compliance field for decades or you are brand new to the corporate world, there is no debating the critical nature of assessing your … for in-person interviews, written surveys through an online service are another way to perform this function. Be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
The cloud should be about more than making your legal department run smoothly. Today’s technology can bring acceptable levels of risk if the solution promotes business transparency and collaboration with global suppliers.
… Docket Article Time for Legal to “Bear Hug” the Cloud Art Fisher Publication … the vendors and sellers of a client. Mitigating risk. It is a top priority of in-house counsel to ensure that … and expose customers and employees to identity theft and online piracy. Far from the remote mines and sweatshops of …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Contoural, Inc.
04/22/2022
30 pages

In this ACC Guide, learn the components of an effective records management program, and the steps required to execute a schedule once developed. This ACC Guide presents global strategies for the in-house counsel or other team members tasked with starting, updating modernizing, or simply improving their company’s records management program.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Information Governance
Region: Global, United States
… 20001 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This ACC GuideSM addresses global strategies for creating … or refreshing a modern records management program. It is intended for the in-house counsel or other team members … For more information about the author, visit their website at www.contoural.com or see the “About the Company” …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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, …
Articles
Alexander Milner-Smith, Partner and Kathryn Weaver, Partner, Lewis Silkin
08/03/2020
2 pages

This article discusses European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implications and compliance for Asia Pacific (APAC) region businesses.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Information Governance
Region: Asia, Australia / Pacific
… What businesses in APAC need to know lewissilkin.com/hongkong Businesses in Asia Pacific are taking note of … compliance with GDPR. Why was GDPR implemented, and what is it looking to achieve? The reason why it is being … company that operates as a local entity with a Hong Kong website hosted in Hong Kong will technically be required to …
12/06/2016

Ethics for in-house counsel 2016 - presentation held in Sydney on 6 December 2016.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Ethics for in-house counsel 2016 December 6, 2016 Ethics for … • Ethical Principles • Application • Hypotheticals 2 What is the ACC? • Intro to ACC Australia • ACC in a nutshell • … you Association of Corporate Counsel Australia acla.acc.com Premier global source for information, education, …
Program Materials
04/20/2004

A presentation covering types of brand abuse, what you should do when you identify brand abuse, and possible remedies for brand abuse.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 210:Somebody's Using My Brand on the Web! Now What? … Counsel October 25-27, Sheraton Chicago Typosquatting/Website Diversion Purchasing a domain name that is a …
Articles
11/02/2016
40 pages

This article provides a unique contrast of the expectations of European Mergers & Acquisitions pre- and post-Brexit, as corporations and private equity firms wrestle with its consequences for their businesses and deal-making prospects.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, European Union, Europe
… and private equity firms wrestle with its consequences for their businesses and deal-making prospects. Resource … European Union. On the one hand, the uncertainty created is tempering dealmaking in some quarters as firms look to … Peter Huber T +43 1 40443 1650 E peter.huber@cms-rrh.com CMS Belgium Vincent Dirckx T +32 2 74369 85 E …
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