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Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
11 pages

Learn about the suggestions by European lawmakers to regulate windfall profits in the electricity markets in the EU and member states.

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Region: European Union, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Sweden, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… Netherlands, United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-EU and Member States plan intervention in electricity … generation technology). The current marginal determinator is electricity generated by gas-fired power plants. This high … states.  This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland  in September 2022. … …
Articles
Catherine Muir and Courtney Ingraffia Barton
02/01/2008

Discusses the general ways costs associated with ediscovery can be minimized including a records retention policy, a data map and establishing partnerships.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Corporate Strategies for Reducing Ediscovery costs Author Catherine Muir and … have been in effect for just over a year, case law is trickling in and companies and their attorneys are … review when litigation is pending. To ensure utility, a com- pany’s records retention policy should also be a living …
Program Materials
ACC
04/21/2014
15 pages

PowerPoint presentation related to process and project management.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
… Business Acumen Substantive Legal Knowledge Drives Need for Project & Process Management Maturing expectations of …  •  Consistent  criteria  for  selec?ng  counsel  and  online  evalua?on  process  •  Streamlined  protocols  for …  Descrip?on   The  “elevator  speech”  Goals   What  is  the  desired  end  result?  Benefits   What  will  the …
Articles
Marla G. Zwas
07/01/2008

Presentations delivered by law departments do not always evoke the most welcoming of reactions. However, with such low expectations, giving a memorable performance should not be too difficult, if you follow the advice offered in this feature article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… every great presentation will have. The most consistent is the realization that while the presentation is conceived, … your presentation. Certainly, you were asked to speak for a reason. Or, perhaps you have request- ed some floor … finish with a set of proper and improper uses of the com- pany email system. In the end, you have provided three …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
In its first ruling on the Competition Act’s merger-review provisions in more than 20 years, the SCC allowed Tervita’s appeal and overturned the earlier decisions.
… Docket Article Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Merger Review in Canada Kevin Ackhurst Bradley K. Schneider Publication … order can be made in respect of a merger where the merger is likely to result in efficiency gains that will be greater …
Articles
John R. Sandweg and Samar S. Ali
06/01/2017
8 pages

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.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … legal, policy, and operational issues. john.sandweg@frsdc.com Samar S. Ali is international counsel at Bass, Berry & … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
The pandemic has forced everyone out of their routine behavioral patterns — both at home and at work. Everyone has changed how they plan for, think about, react to, and approach daily tasks. But with change comes growth and opportunity.
… fair to say 2020 will be remembered — and not fondly. What is particularly unique about this year and the pandemic that … “Well-being During the Pandemic” column on  ACC Docket ’s website.  accdocket.com/articles/well-being-during-covid-19.cfm ACC EXTRAS ON… …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample company social media policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Company Social Media Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample company social media policy. Resource Details … use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media. This policy applies to … communications. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a Company website
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample social media usage policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Appropriate Social Media Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample social media usage policy. Resource Details … use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media. This policy applies to … communications. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to any Company …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a sample two-party escrow service agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Two-Party Escrow Service Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a sample two-party escrow service agreement where the … is focused on defining his or her own unique needs for a comprehensive service-not on studying and struggling to … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or other website owned …
Articles
02/15/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Intellectual Property, IT, Privacy & eCommerce, and Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses issues involving software license agreements and digital contracts in general. The issues discussed include acceptance of software license agreements, requirement of acceptance and click-wrap agreements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… are asking customers to affirmatively accept license terms for software embedded into specialized hardware that does not … terms that recite that use or execution of the software is deemed to be acceptance. Are there any creative ways to … to register/activate for warranty purposes via your website and they could be directed to the terms of the …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Cogent Research, LLC
09/01/2004

This survey explores the areas of personal career history, personal demographics, profile of the corporate legal department and the use of legal research and other products and services.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2004 Conducted by: Cogent Research, LLC www.cogentresearch.com . 2• OBJECTIVES & METHODOLOGY • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • … Instead, we have made a note in the report anywhere there is a significant difference between ACC members and … A link to the web survey was also posted on the ACC website. METHODOLOGY 5This report includes an analysis of 60 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/04/2024
Embedding privacy in every product stage safeguards data and eases compliance. Lacework's in-house team of Michael Moore, Lea Kissner, and Alan Mulvaney share their latest insights. #ACCDocket # DataPrivacy
… Docket … Banner artwork by Viktoria Kurpas / Shutterstock.com What is privacy? The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a respected community for global privacy practitioners, has a useful glossary of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2013

Notice of the Texas Attorney General's intent to file administrative expense claim for post-petition civil fines and penalties

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Debtor has been operating its online dating business, True.com, in violation of several Texas consumer protection laws. … structure, consumers can submit information to the website without a paid subscription. bankruptcy case, … penalties incurred by the estate.1 The Attorney General is currently negotiating with counsel for Debtor, counsel for
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/18/2015
72 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues 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/.     Contents I. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to limitation on liability.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… . … Fantasy Draft(ing) 2014: How to Win the Drafting Game for Miscellaneous Contract Provisions Selected Cases and … contractual clauses limiting liability are enforceable is subject to an exception imposed by public policy: New York … 436, 450 (S.D.N.Y.2003); see Baidu, Inc. v. Register.com, Inc., No. 10 Civ. 444(DC), 2010 WL 2900313, at *4 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Whether you are a recent law school graduate or have decades of in-house experience, consider becoming a privacy expert or adding privacy expertise to your satchel of skills.
… into privacy. And with good reason — the privacy field is growing fast. In 2017, the International Association of … protection law would generate 75,000 new privacy roles for data protection officers (DPOs). In 2019, the IAPP posted … here as well, but it doesn’t have to be restricted to online connections. The virtual events that are currently …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
ACC Hong Kong board members share in this Q&A what the chapter has to offer and how to get involved.
… to proudly represent the interests of lawyers working for corporations and government throughout Hong Kong. ACC … to be the best version of themselves, and ACC Hong Kong is constantly developing resources to professionally upskill … seminars, workshops, and events from in-person to online. This serves the goal of being proactive during these …
Program Materials
Susan Hackett
09/30/2009

A primer on the state and possibilities of Value practices with an emphasis on alternative billing and staffing defin itions and practices.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… want to provide with what clients want to purchase. - For some matters / clients, that will continue to include billable hours. Is the billable hour dead? Do Clients Really Mean it This … to better serve our clients. Susan Hackett hackett@acc.com In the end, it’s all about value. … A primer on the state …
Articles
Morrison & Foerster LLP
10/25/2013

The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making decisions about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and global anti-corruption law. Included is a summary of the Act, the role of the various government agencies, enforcement trends, and a discussion of steps companies can take to mitigate risk and fulfill their obligations under the Act. <p><b>Also included is a summary of anti-corruption laws in: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, and Thailand.</b></p>

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… Foerster LLP October 25, 2013 The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making … 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These are sample rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information via social networking forums whether used in or outside the workplace.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… December 22, 2015 These are sample rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information via social … a comment on social networking sites. However, the Company is also committed to ensuring that the use of such … or sell any of Company's products or services on any website or social network. 6. Proprietary and Confidential …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
16 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 Brazil.

… 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: 12/07/2020
When Michael Eckhardt joined Wawa in 2005 from a law firm, the firm’s partners teased him that he would soon get bored being an in-house lawyer for a coffee-and-hoagie shop. Fifteen years later, he can confidently say they couldn’t have been more wrong.
… top exercises on the company’s key operational risks and is now part of a team handling the evolving COVID crisis. … what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . The company can never rest on its laurels because …  (Oct. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
An interview with Chubb's Global Deputy Counsel Kevin Rampe on how his legal team's culture helped the company through its initial COVID response.
… of background, I had the privilege of working with Kevin for more than 15 years, and was a keen observer and architect … a talented team on the design and implementation of an online policy drafting request portal built on the Onit … me through the most recent iteration of LASER — and it is pretty fantastic. Among other things, it does a great job …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
This article imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not satisfied with the status quo. “That is just the way it is,” is not a sufficient answer at their company.
… imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not … when to quit.   Consider pursuing an aggressive Motion for Summary Judgment strategy, and locating game-changing … Your litigator can provide a draft or sample. ACC’s website also has examples. Your internal business team needs …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a two-party master escrow service agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives our customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Master Escrow Service Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a two-party master escrow service agreement where the … is focused on defining his or her own unique needs for a comprehensive service-not on studying and struggling to … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or any other website
Articles
CMS
08/21/2023
66 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Czech Republic, Netherlands
… 2023 66 pages In this multi-country guide, learn the rules for the protection of trade secrets in a wide range of … digitally-connected marketplace, keeping these assets safe is a big challenge. The CMS Expert Guide to Trade Secrets … This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on February 21, 2023. … CMS … In this …
Articles
08/01/2015

This is an employee policy for appropriate use of social media and related rules and prohibitions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Social Media Policy (US) August 1, 2015 This is an employee policy for appropriate use of social media and … Note, Social Media: A Quick Guide (http://us.practicallaw.com/0- 501-1442)). Setting up a practical and enforceable … Notice 10-06, 2010 WL 454615; see also Social Media Website and the Use of Personal Devices for Business …
Articles
Jolie Lin, Kathleen Hogan
06/01/2012
4 pages

This article talks about giving substance to implementing change and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement. Resource Details Interest … programs. Jolie can be reached at jolie.lin@bmo.com. Kathleen Hogan is the Senior Counsel and Director of … permission. For more information about ILTA, visit their website at www.iltanet.org. knowledge management JUNE | 12 …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
48 pages

A multi-jurisdictional guide to company insolvency laws and procedures.

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Region: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United States
… wide-ranging experience in out-of-court workouts. Our aim is to offer you timely, individually tailored advice in … M: +44 776 876 0956 simonwaller@eversheds-sutherland.com Carl Allen Partner M: +44 739 325 4333 … creditors. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland. … Eversheds Sutherland … A …
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