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Articles
Claus Elmeros and Jens Viktor Nørgaard,
Høiberg A/S
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Denmark.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Denmark
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Program Materials
Fiona Arnold
Luiz Eduardo Freitas
Matthew Willis
10/29/2013

Coaching can take you and your law department to the next level of performance. Coaching keeps employees engaged while helping them grow in their careers. Unlike simply supervising or mentoring employees, coaching seeks a specific solution or outcome to further the employee’s professional development. With an understanding of diversity and its role as a critical business and individual success factor, this interactive presentation will also cover some of the more common types of coaching – behavioral coaching, performance coaching, transition coaching, and career development – and how they can meet specific individual needs.

… Performance Management: Coaching Lawyers and Staff for Professional Growth Author Fiona Arnold Luiz Eduardo … 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 Tuesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 508: Managing Law …
03/16/2017

Protecting your Confidential Information - presentation held in Brisbane 16 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Principal & Tracey Murray, Director 16 March 2017 What is confidential information? | 3 | Examples of trade secrets … Protection of secrets 10 • Equitable jurisdiction  action for breach of confidence • Contractual obligation – express … 3232 1719 M (+61) 412 427 259 kellie.stonier@griffithhack.com Level 15, 300 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
Checklists
Dentons
04/04/2022
9 pages

Consider this checklist to help you assess compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law of China ("PIPL") adopted on 20 August 2021.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1 • dentons.com Are you on track for compliance with the Personal … Extraterritorial Reach Assess whether your organization is processing any personal information in mainland China. … 2021. This checklist was originally published on the website of Dentons on October 29, 2021. … Dentons … Consider …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
I am vice president of membership for my local ACC chapter (San Diego). As an organization, we’re focusing on involving existing members in ACC programs and recruiting new members to join.
… Date: 08/01/2015 I am vice president of membership for my local ACC chapter (San Diego). As an organization, … MEMBER SINCE 2006 The 2015 Engaging Your Network Campaign is an opportunity for you to deepen your connections with … United States for direct sales, including retail stores, online sales and field sales, as well as corporate security, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/20/2017

This is a sample master materials purchase agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Master Materials Purchase Agreement January 20, 2017 This is a sample master materials purchase agreement. Resource … to this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be for a period of [NUMBER OF YEARS 1] years from the Effective … any business names, trade names, trademarks, Buyer names, website names, domain names, URLs, dba's, or any other Buyer …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about New Zealand's Personal Data Protection Law, ratified in October 2022.

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Region: New Zealand, Australia / Pacific
… . … 1 Scope of Personal Data Protection Law Firstly, it is worth noting that the PDP Law applies to any person, … and (4) data transmission. https://dentons.hprplawyers.com/en/andre-rahadian … 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in November 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Scott R. McLaughlin, Christine Bestor Townsend, and Tobias E. Schlueter (Ogletree Deakins)
05/29/2024
6 pages

Overview of the Federal Trade Commission's May 7, 2024 final rule banning most noncompete agreements in the United States, including options that employers should consider if the rule is not stayed by the federal courts prior to its effective date in September 2024.

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Region: United States
… options that employers should consider if the rule is not stayed by the federal courts prior to its effective … Requirements, and Employer Considerations https://ogletree.com/people/scott-r-mclaughlin … do now? This resource was originally published on the website of Ogletree Deakins on May 24, 2024. … Scott R. …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
03/06/2014

Information regarding tax liabilities of liquidators and receivers.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles To Retain or Not to Retain: That is the Question - Key Decision on Obligations of Liquidators and Receivers for Tax Liabilities Author Ashurst LLP March 6, 2014 … Partner Sydney T: +61 2 9258 6602 E: tony.ryan@ashurst.com Michael Sloan Partner Melbourne T: +61 3 9679 3027 E: …
Articles
Christopher R. Ryan and John J. McDonald
12/01/2011

Do you know where to start when seeking venture capital financing? There are a lot of key investment terms to consider, and some approaches to these terms favor the VC, while others favor the company. Before signing the dotted line, be sure to understand the expected timeline and your approach to the process.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contact, attorney, accountant or investment banker who is trusted by the Vc. If the Vc is interested, the mutual … which may surface differences of opinion between the com- pany and the Vc on key deal terms that cannot be … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … countries perceived to be a threat. The digital border . For businesses, the greatest cross-border danger may lie in … (5) exchanging information with a foreign person; (6) buying a foreign good or service from a foreign person living …
Articles
Lisa Hart Shepherd, Vice President of Research & Advisory Services, and Founder of Acritas Thomson Reuters
08/01/2020
8 pages

A focus on efficiency and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams.
This was a consistent message from corporate law departments around the world. In Europe respondents placed particular emphasis on the drive for efficiency. In this report, in-house counsel will learn about the priorities and implementation strategies of European corporate departments.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Europe, European Union
Audience: Small Law Departments
… and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams. This was a consistent … State of European Corporate Legal Departments Cost control is a principal driver of efficiency, and only 29 percent of … Reuters. For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com, legalsolutions.co.uk, and for the latest world news, …
Articles
Kristien Kaelen
09/01/2000

The European Commission has extensive powers to investigate possible infringements of EC competition law, including the power to carry out on-the-spot investigations at a company’s premises, if necessary, without prior warning (so-called dawn raids). This article provides information about your company’s rights and obligations in responding to a dawn raid.

… According to chief Competition Commissioner Monti It is better to go out and make dawn raids The European … to perform dawn raids and how companies can prepare for and respond to them Some companies will already have … documents should be checked The inspectors should carry com mission staff cards bearing their names staff num bers …
Articles
William A. Ryan, Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer (AT&T Services Inc.), Allen Garrett, Partner (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP), and Brad Sears, Associate (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP)
08/08/2023

The recent story of two New York attorneys “duped” by ChatGPT into citing “fake” cases in a court submission illustrates some of the risks of using artificial intelligence.

But the attorney missteps in the ChatGPT case are entirely avoidable. And the emergence of generative AI carries extraordinary potential if attorneys can learn to use the technology wisely.

… AI applications can create original content. Watch out for “fake” cases . A New York federal judge recently … at least the portions allegedly available on an unnamed “online database”). In fact, Mr. Schwartz had prepared the … that “[t]echnological advances are commonplace and there is nothing inherently improper about using a reliable …
Articles
Christian Laux, Laux Lawyers, Attorneys-at-Law
12/12/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … data collections is public and can be accessed through the website of the FDPIC (www.edoeb.admin.ch). 28 Effect of …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the United States.

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Region: 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 … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … Description. This is the official website of the FTC Bureau of Competition. It is updated …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/01/2023
37 pages

Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share their practical knowledge and help develop the next generation of lawyers. View a compilation of course proposals, syllabi, and exams, that have been created and used by members of the in-house community who have taught or are teaching a class in law school.

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Region: United States
… and Exams December 1, 2023 37 pages Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share … to join, please contact our Networks team at networks@acc.com. They would be happy to add you to this community, … posted on TWEN, available on Westlaw, or available through website of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Class …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
After four years with Carnival Australia, Taylor continues to sharpen her problem-solving skills.
… world leaders, officials, and observers will make landfall in Papua New Guinea in November for the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. … has always been a guiding factor in her career and is what drew her to law. Ultimately, this passion has allowed …
Articles
Michelle Eastwell, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
06/15/2021
2 pages

Listed entities should familiarise themselves with the recent changes ASX has made to Listing Rules and Guidance Notes, particularly in relation to disclosure and capital raising.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1smarterlaw.com.au Recent ASX Listing Rule and Guidance Note changes — … issues and corporate action timetables. Training material is available from ASX to assist with these changes. However, … our article, ASX cracks down on ‘ramping announcements’ for further information. ASX has also provided express …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
In-house counsel should learn the potential benefits of collecting and analyzing data as it relates to the selection of outside counsel, the handling of internal risk and litigation matters, and the management of commercial agreements. In this article, a sample business case outlines the return on investment legal departments can anticipate if in-house counsel increase their data collection methods, as well as solutions for maximizing data on a tight budget.
… their data collection methods, as well as solutions for maximizing data on a tight budget. Resource Details … counsel, consider using data to identify which firm is best suited to handle the task at hand. Internal risk. No … a solution leveraging existing human resources rather than buying. As with many technological solutions, the decision to …
Articles
Joseph Petersen, Partner; Harris W. Henderson, Allison Scott Roach, Jared S. Welsh, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
09/13/2017
46 pages

This ACC Guide (InfoPak) provides an overview of the fair use doctrine under US law, and offers guidance in navigating its application.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: 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 … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … images of the American west, which he posted on his own website and—via a license—on other websites as well. …
Checklists
06/01/2014

Annexes to the impact assessment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… 2. DATA PROTECTION DIRECTIVE 95/46/EC Directive 95/46/EC1 is the central legislative instrument in the protection of … of the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC), 15.5.2003, COM (2003)265final. 10 Communication on the follow-up of the … for this is behavioural advertising, where publishers rent website-advertising space and network providers collect and …
Articles
Antitrust Working Group in cooperation with the Association Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME)
12/21/2017
12 pages

Deutsches Institut für Compliance (DICO) guidelines provide the reader with practical and actionable recommendations on Compliance issues.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Germany
… initiating a discussion regarding the subject matter but is not meant to constitute any kind of binding standard. DICO … to provide information regarding the structuring of a com- pliance programme, but also describe criteria for the … making statements in the annual report or on the company‘s website). In the latter case however, the statement, extracts …
Program Materials
Madwicks Lawyers
02/21/2018

In this presentation, topics such as employee entitlements and how they accrue, sale of business/impact on employees and entitlement upon termination will be discussed.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel for in-house counsel ACC Australia CPD presentation Brought … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with: acla.acc.com Share your comments and photos using #byinhouse Employee … of 4 weeks per annum (or 5 weeks per annum if the employee is a shiftworker)  Entitlement accrues progressively during …
Articles
03/22/2013

The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are just beginning to look at value in the in-house legal function, and those who have already made progress in delivering value.
Each chapter provides basic guidelines and a few more advanced approaches. Some chapters may be more useful to those just starting out on the ACC Value Challenge, and other chapters may provide greater benefit to those who are already leading initiatives to increase value from external or internal resources. The case examples included in the guide provide a range of beginning to advanced steps as well. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe </a>

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… 22, 2013 The Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe is a user-friendly resource designed for both those who are … the interactive digital edition at <a href="http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe">www.acc.com/valuechallenge/europe … from published ACC resources that are available on the ACC website. In some cases, the text has been adapted for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/29/2024
Many of our in-house colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at JLL, shares details about the holiday.
… Docket Article Diwali Is Here — Do You Know How to Celebrate with Your Colleagues? … colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at … … Banner artwork by graphicsolutions7234 / Shutterstock.com What is Diwali?  Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/03/2022
Were you there? Wish you had been? Want to next time? Find out what ACC’s Europe Conference was about and see some of attendees. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope
… included programming which shed light on new opportunities for in-house counsel as they continue to address challenges … gets difficult - retaining talent in a competitive market is a real challenge," Van Koppen said. John Rigau , vice … Europe, based in Barcelona, Spain, added, “You can always buy technical skills in law firms. But if you find talents …
Articles
Stephen Clayton, Esq., In-Transition
06/01/2011

In this brief article, in-house counsel can learn about the two main provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how it impacts their law departments within the the United States.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments
… Top Ten Basics of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance for the Small Legal Department Author Stephen Clayton, Esq., In-Transition June 1, 2011 In this brief article, in-house … U.S.C. § 78dd-1, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78m(b)(2)(A) and (B)of 1977 is a well-established United States law which impacts every …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This Workplace Bullying training course will help you understand (1) what bullying is and how it affects the workplace; (2) how to respond to bullying; and (3) the standards of civility that we expect from all employees in our work environment. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Source: Resource Library
… training course will help you understand (1) what bullying is and how it affects the workplace; (2) how to respond to … from all employees in our work environment. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
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