Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.

Join ACC

Displaying 3871 - 3900 of 11589
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Virtual distance can lead to unwanted consequences, including an 80 percent decline in trust. While trust takes time to build, once it’s established, it’s possible to retain it with thoughtful practices. In this article, the authors offer suggestions on how to best bridge the “distance gap.”
… It may be tempting to over-rely on email, texting, and online chats, but the technology can sometimes obscure the … to do work in real time, figure out a time that works best for everyone. Once you have times agreed to, stick to them. … of sight. Even if you don’t have anything to report, it is important to regularly check with your client so you can …
Articles
10/05/2015

This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and acquisitions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Acquisitions 2015—Switzerland October 5, 2015 This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and … Foreigners (“Lex Koller”). 1.2 Are there different rules for different types of company? The SESTA and the takeover … of misleading information and the execution of any buy or sale orders that give false or misleading signals in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This policy provides general guidance and references to other applicable policies regarding the practice for employee creation and use of web-based and multi-media communications tools for internal or external use, whether internally or externally hosted applications.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to other applicable policies regarding the practice for employee creation and use of web-based and multi-media … III. DEFINITIONS 1. Blog (also known as a web log): A website (or section of a web site) where users can post a … their thoughts. It's an open forum communication tool that is either very individualistic or performs a crucial function …
Articles
Mark Webber
10/21/2014

Like it or not, different territories have different laws. There are 28 states in the European Union and across these states there are tranches of relatively harmonised laws in certain areas. The basic underlying laws of contract and case law or codes which aid their interpretation are, however, all different. Nearly every in-house counsel has faced the task of tackling an impending overseas deal when only local state law governed terms are at hand. Staring down the barrel at an unknown legal system, a familiar scene plays out: localise or push ahead with what we've got?

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Using US Sales Terms in Europe Author Mark Webber October 21, 2014 Like it or not, … consider? 1. Weighing up the legal dilemma Often, there is an overwhelming desire to use the terms you have in
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/29/2024

Informative resources for in-house lawyers on topics such as navigating employment and workplace considerations, geopolitical risks, business continuity, crisis response, and cybersecurity.

… Articles 2024 US Elections: A Selection of Resources for In-house Lawyers Author Association of Corporate Counsel … crisis plan in place. Read Crisis Can Strike Any Business. Is Your Company Prepared? , by ACC, and What to do Before, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Russell Advocaten B.V.
08/29/2018

In the Netherlands, business owners have to request the advice of the Works Council (OR) well in advance of a merger of takeover decision. If the business owner fails to make the request for advice timely, the Enterprise Chamber may require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult the works council well in advance. But what does "well in advance" mean?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
… strategic initiatives to the broader legal team to achieve buy in, including how to manage change, how to execute against …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to arbitration.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… lose its force simply because the arbitration provision is mandated by a separate federal regulation. 9 U.S.C.A. § 1 … decision is in French. The full text is available on the website of the Federal Tribunal, www.bger.ch. 2 : In English … is available here: http://www.swissarbitrationdecisions.com/federal-tribunal-reaffirms-that-arbitration-clauses- …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
The modern general counsel continues to evolve into a true generalist and should play a central role in driving cross-functional corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
… social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. What is different is the fast-rising prominence of the “E” and “S” … goals. Consider  that sustainability reports, corporate website postings, and presentations could expose the company … MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample company employee handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Company Handbook 2016 May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employee handbook. Resource Details … energy and dedication will enable us to be successful for years to come. Peter and I founded [COMPANY] because we … first product line, our stapled clogs, while on a horse-buying trip to Peter’s native Denmark. Believing these to be …
Articles
Legg Mason Global Asset Management
05/19/2015
12 pages

This article describes the basics of copyright.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… What’s inside 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3COPYRIGHT BASICS What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection provided to … into an email and send it without using the button on the website. It is all the same, right? WRONG! If publishers … Two good resources for inspiration are: { www.movieclips.com You can browse movie clips by title, genre, mood or theme …
Program Materials
Paul Barrett
06/01/2015

This presentation examines litigation strategy in major European markets such as Germany, the Netherlands, UK and France and discusses how to protect your brand and whether the WTO dispute settlement mechanism provides for a suitable alternative.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… and whether the WTO dispute settlement mechanism provides for a suitable alternative. Resource Details Interest Area: … prior art –  Supplier position (independent creation?) –  Is there an infringement? Commercial Considerations •  … activity •  Enforcement Options –  Notice to take down website/domain name –  Report to authorities (Action Fraud) …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/03/2020
Elisa Garcia's experience at Macy's corporate level.
… Docket Article From the Boiler Room to the C-Suite in a Single Generation Danielle Maldonado Publication Date: … Brooklyn location, Chief Legal Officer Elisa Garcia asked for a tour of the store’s basement. It was the day after her … Macy’s boiler room in downtown Brooklyn. Garcia’s father is top row, center. Working the shift The former A&S flagship …
Articles
Joseph C. Hutchison
04/28/2006

A strong and effective compliance program can be crucial to persuading the prosecutor that your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most compliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, not to help defend the company when authorities raid the company. This article will show you how to strengthen your compliance program against that day.

… Articles The Acid Test for Your Compliance Program Author Joseph C. Hutchison April … your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it … the pros- ecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most com- pliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, …
Articles
H. Timothy Lopez
10/01/2010
10 pages

At first glance, devising and negotiating payment term policies may appear to be a purely financial endeavor. However, a knowledgeable in-house counsel could craft these policies to help anticipate certain problems, while appeasing parties on both sides of the negotiation. Learn how different policies work and what terms are used to better meet the requirements
of your organization in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… equally important, from a day-to-day per- spective, is credit offered by the suppliers and vendors of any … of cash retention, which in turn can be applied by the com- pany to higher priority areas, like payment of salaries … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Dan Churay, Frank M. Bedell, Eric O. English, and J. Patrick O'Malley
10/01/2015

Settlements resolve nearly all legal disputes, but settlement remains an ad hoc event and is rarely treated as the defined process it should be. Settlement counsel are another tool in your arsenal

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… legal disputes, but settlement remains an ad hoc event and is rarely treated as the defined process it should be. … enjoyed his work. He believed in the mission of the com- pany; respected and worked well with the CEO, CFO and … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC. COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Nancy Jessen and Bret Baccus, Huron Consulting Group
08/15/2010

Top ten tips to illustrate how taking a holistic, enterprise-wide view of contract management will aid in striking the balance between risk and business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… consistency and manage risk while minimizing the need for law department intervention. Simplified standard contract … will be more accepted within an organization when it is based on shared perspectives of risk tolerance throughout … hard copy signatures, such as fax-back, registered e-mail, website checkbox, and digital signatures, can be used, as …
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 …
Articles
04/01/2014

To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who've been there – literally. In this issue, learn more about France.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… from your peers who’ve been there — literally. TA XI P A R IS IE N © P. B U R G H A R D T Want to do something on your iPhone? As the ad says, there’s an app for that. Want to do anything in France? Chances are, there’s … of the 177 that were scored. Additional resources Official website of France www.france.fr/en France-Diplomatie …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
24 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in 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 … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … Bureau W www.competitionbureau.gc.ca Description. Website of the Competition Bureau, which includes Bureau …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This sample policy shows the need to have a policy which ensures that employees who use social media either as part of their job, or in a personal capacity, have guidance as to the company's expectations where the social media engagement is about the company, its products and services, its people, its competitors and/or other business related individuals or organisations.

… company's expectations where the social media engagement is about the company, its products and services, its people, … domain, you should refer to material such as [Company website] and [COMPANY]'s annual report. You could also … domain, you should refer to material such as telstra.com, nowwearetalking.com.au and [COMPANY]'s annual report. …
Articles
Elizabeth J. McNamee and Kim S. Magyar
09/01/2010

Read this 2011 Tabbie Award-winning article!
Companies and employees might apply the “What happens in Vegas...” motto when using social media in the corporate environment; this mindset, however, could cause more than the proverbial hangover. From FLSA and NLRA violations to discrimination and harassment, many legal issues can potentially stem from unchecked social networking. Guide your client with a clear policy.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… We see your business in greater detail. Ogilvy Renault is lead counsel on many of Canada’s most important … reached this same benchmark in only four years. by com- parison, Facebook reached more than 100 million users in … based on protected class information learned from the website(s). Does this mean that employers should refrain from …
Articles
John P. Langan, M. Jack Rudnick
04/04/2007

In order for in-house counsel not to find themselves the subject of the next audit committee inquiry at their company, it is vital that they know how to properly investigate and pursue internal allegations of such "white collar" crimes as fraud, theft, and corporate malfeasance. The fact that the allegation is never the only focus of a possible audit­ means how your legal department responded to the claim should be enough to get you to read the steps in handling such cases outlined here.

… of the next audit committee inquiry at their company, it is vital that they know how to properly investigate and … career. He was a valued and trusted senior officer of the com- pany, having worked his way up the corporate ladder over … who the government authorities rely upon. An excellent website is maintained by the American Polygraph Association …
Articles
Michael Roster, J. Daniel Fitz, John Scott, Peter J. Turner and M. Elizabeth Wall
12/01/2001

Provides key questions to ask yourself before embarking on an international transaction and discusses disclosure law in England and Wales, trademark and patent filings in Chile, and business visas for Australia.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, Chile, United Kingdom, United States
… challenges around the globe, you've learned that there is more to managing the issues than simply reading and … entry permits. For more information, contact info@fragomen.com. 1. Adapted with permission from a summary overview of … New York. The entire document is available on ACCA's website, ACCA Online™, at www.acca.com. 2. They are Andorra, …
Articles
07/31/2015

This is an Insights article provides a current outlook on real estate crowdfunding.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Outlook on Real Estate Crowdfunding July 31, 2015 This is an Insights article provides a current outlook on real … real estate crowdfunding | Insights http://www.bakertilly.com/insights/a-current-outlook-on-real-estate... 1 of 5 … either creates a crowdfunding site or uses a white label website to seek investments in the LLC’s real estate project. …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
19 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 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 … 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: 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: 05/01/2018
Legal claims for companies are traditionally viewed as a cost center. Litigation finance is a way for a company that has a valid claim to pursue that claim and turn a potential accounts receivable issue into a revenue stream. The following hypothetical situation shows how a company — with insight and assistance from an informed and business-oriented general counsel — can take a potentially problematic situation and turn it into a source of revenue.
… Curtis E. Smolar Publication Date: 05/01/2018 Legal claims for companies are traditionally viewed as a cost center. Litigation finance is a way for a company that has a valid claim to pursue that … at what she thinks is a lose-lose proposition, Aesop goes online and sees that litigation finance is a new thing, but …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
A day in the life of Diane Pedicini Duvall, VP Deputy General Counsel at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, New Jersey.
…  — nope, still dreaming — the alarm rings and I hit snooze for another 10-15 minutes. 5:45 am Awake to reality.  Stretch … leadership team once each quarter. Our focus this quarter is on our “speak up” culture and reinforcement of our … Opt to  eat pasta for dinner  instead. 8:00 pm Back online to check in.  Review updates to our Conflict of …
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 …
Just looking for time saving documents?

Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters

ACC Resource Library

ACC