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Articles
Frank Fletcher and Keith E. Gottfried
09/01/2011

Would you purchase a car without taking it for a test drive? Would you proceed with an M&A transaction without conducting a thorough due diligence process? No, of course not; however, hasty individuals sometimes make foolish decisions. Learn the fate of MidSize Software Corporation, and consider these questions as you begin M&A due diligence.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… equivalent amount of revenue, which means the stock market is valuing midsize at approximately one times its most recent … services groups. He is available at ffletcher@nero.com. KEITH E. GOTTFRIED is a partner in the Washington, DC … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Ted Borris
03/01/2010

Sales are everything in growing IT companies. This realization, plus seven crucial tips, can help new in-house counsel at IT companies become productive, valuable contributors more quickly.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… plays bridge with the CEO. It doesn’t matter. The point is you got the job and you are stoked. You are excited to get … systems. He can be contacted at ted.borris@ quadramed.com. ACC Docket 73 March 2010 down to my decision-making and … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/16/2015
31 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of property law. The Intellectual Property (IP) in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax in Australia.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This InfoPAKSM is a guide to intellectual property law in Australia. The IP … each of these IPRs is fully searchable online through this website. 2. What Steps Must a Business Take to Maintain the …
Articles
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, …
Articles
Alexander Levy, Houser Henry & Syron LLP, Toronto, Canada
04/10/2015

This article offers some considerations for manufacturers and distributors with products in Ontario and some practical suggestions for managing and avoiding expensive and reputation or relationship damaging product liability claims.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com Product Liability: Overview and Protection Houser Henry & … Tel: 647.694.1180 Fax: 416.362.3757 mhenry@houserhenry.com Website: www.houserhenry.com *Member of Primerus For … Toronto, Canada One of a manufacturer’s greatest worries is an unexpected call about an accident and injuries …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/29/2021
Before implementing a new cloud service, learn these terms that appear in these tech-heavy agreements.
… most important concerns in a cloud computing arrangement is the performance of the cloud services, and whether they … attempt to exclude uptime and availability requirements for routine maintenance, emergency work, and force majeure … CSPs to display their standard maintenance plans on their website, and for some contracts to include provisions for
Articles
Renata Pozzi Kretzmann, LLB from the Pontifí­cia Universidade Católica, Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), in Brazil and member of the Consumer Rights Research Group at PUCRS
06/22/2015

This Quick Counsel describes the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code which was created with the objective of balancing consumers relationships and to offer protection for those who consume. The Code aims to provide complete protection for the consumers, regulating behavioral and procedural aspects and stipulating rules for the market operation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… balancing consumers relationships and to offer protection for those who consume. The Code aims to provide complete … by the suppliers in the offer or in the advertising is very important because it is the first contact that the … obligation for the supplier in order to protect those who buy goods out of the market after a while. Ceased production …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
… practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS … Editors: Torsten Loercher | Mail: torsten.loercher@cms-hs.com Guy Pendell | Mail: guy.pendell@cms-cmck.com Jeremy … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2009

The George Washington University Paralegal Studies Program course description, including topics, objectives, agenda and readings.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… PROGRAM Course Description Legal Research and Writing is the cornerstone of legal work. As paralegals, you will be … Formulate sound legal research strategies, showing regard for cost-efficiency and time- efficiency * Write clear and … Programs CALI Lessons Students will be given access to the website for the Center for Computer Assisted Legal …
Articles
Dentons
07/14/2022
3 pages

A February 25, 2022 decree clarifies obligations of the Rixain law adopted in France in late 2021. Read some of the details in this article.

… goes further and imposes: In both cases, the publication is done on the company’s website, on the page where the overall rating is posted; the … Partner, Paris D +33 1 42 68 48 61 julie.caussade@dentons.com Katell Déniel-Allioux Partner, Paris D +33 1 42 68 48 32 …
Articles
Yves Heijmans, Wolter Kymmell, Ann Rose Stouthuysen, Mark Duesenberg, Jerrold H. Temko, Antonio Suarez-Martinez, Kevin Perry, Michael Finn, John Leadley, Catherine Lloyd, Alexander H.J. Neumann, Eugenia Stefani and Susanna Fasolis
03/01/2006

This issue discusses class actions in Belgium and Europe, private enforcement of competition law in the EU, and more.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, European Union, Germany, Italy, United States
… at hand, and set out to explain how and why the matter is of concern given their particular country and industry. … is absolutely in favour of the class action system.1 Its website has published a policy memorandum with demands for a … of the EC antitrust rules, Document SEC (2005) 1732, COM (2005) 672 final, 19 December 2005. 5 Freedman, M., Can …
Program Materials
Andrea Alliston, Danette Gallatin, Samantha Horn, Jolie Lin
10/02/2012

This material give recommendations on how to work with your external legal service providers to get the most out of their KM initiatives.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Is Your Law Department Taking Advantage of Law Firm Knowledge … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 807 – … permission. For more information about ILTA, visit their website at www.iltanet.org. knowledge management JUNE | 12 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Corporate counsel and law firms need to prepare for this changed European data protection regime. In particular, lawyers will play significant roles ensuring compliance with the Regulation by confirming that an organization’s policies, procedures, documentation and organizational structures are in accordance with EU law.
… 12/01/2015 Corporate counsel and law firms need to prepare for this changed European data protection regime. InIn a digital age with a free flow of information, it is easy to diminish the value of personal data. The European … include names, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers or other factors related to the physical, …
Articles
Patrick Romain -- vice president and senior counsel, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.; J. Michael Nolan Jr. -- partner, Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch LLP; Zachary D. Rosenbaum -- counsel, Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch LLP
02/01/2002

Your computer department calls, saying, "There is a worm in our system! We have been hacked!" What do you do? Learn how to prepare for and react to intrusions when your company’s systems are attacked.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1, 2002 Your computer department calls, saying, "There is a worm in our system! We have been hacked!" What do you … should have a general sense of what types of software your com­ pany uses, where your company's servers are located, … the attack from the outside? Did someone hack into your website, manipulating its appearance? Did the attack occur …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
18 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 the United Arab Emirates.

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Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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: 05/28/2020
Even with all its ramifications, the coronavirus pandemic has not eliminated the business pressures to get cases resolved, money in the door, and reserves off the books. One solution is mediation or arbitration by videoconference — virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
in the door, and reserves off the books. One solution is mediation or arbitration by videoconference — virtual … including on important substantive topics — by phone or online — and evidence is often presented by video-recorded … other ADR organizations have rules that explicitly provide for such proceedings. JAMS has long offered proceedings …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/21/2022
2 pages

Learn about recent UK High Court decisions and their implications with regard to cryptocurrency disputes in England and Wales.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… Region: United Kingdom, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Developing Crypto Caselaw Exchanges as constructive … 1723 (Ch), Mr Justice Trower confirmed that: (1) there is a good arguable case that crypto exchanges will come under … held with Coinbase and Crypto.com. The tda-finan.com website sought to represent that it was connected with a …
02/22/2017

Social Media and the In-house Lawyer - Drawing the line and managing the risks - presentation held in Tasmania 22 February 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Tasmania Seminar 22 February 2017 Seminar Overview • What is social media? • What are the key features of social media … and business risks? • Some interactive case studies • Tips for managing the risks Happy to take questions as we go … of hotels and wilderness lodges around Tasmania. Its website includes a forum where customers can provide feedback …
Articles
Bill Mordan
12/01/2014

Recent studies show that when we are part of a collective group (e.g., a group we have joined), we are far less likely to post unique, different or contrarian messages to that group.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND … You must be very brave to read the “comments” section on a website. While some of the entries are thoughtful or … ignore them by simply not reading the comments, and that is what most people do. It is a shame, however, that a lack …
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: 10/01/2016
So the next time you think the judge is an idiot, feel free to speak your mind. A computer won’t take offense.
… Date: 10/01/2016 So the next time you think the judge is an idiot, feel free to speak your mind. A computer won’t … would you rather have a computer as your judge? Consider, for example, the eBay electronic dispute resolution process. As an online marketplace, consisting mainly of casual sellers and …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
20 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 Singapore.

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Region: Singapore
… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample privacy policy statement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Privacy Policy Statement March 15, 2017 This is a sample privacy policy statement. Resource Details … customers, and visitors to our Web site, [COMPANY WEBSITE]. While offering our Web site users the advantages … and customers. • General visitors: We collect information for internal marketing purposes about pages that visitors …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… 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 … also publishes a list of notified transactions on its website (www.bundeskartellamt.de) on an informal basis. …
Articles
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, LLP
03/08/2018
98 pages

In this updated infopak for 2018, we explore Canadian competition law, examining Canada’s Competition Act and appropriate case law. Canada’s Competition Act is similar in many respects to its U.S. counterpart, the Sherman Antitrust Act. However, there are important differences that American companies, doing business in Canada, must take into consideration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Act and appropriate case law. Canada’s Competition Act is similar in many respects to its U.S. counterpart, the … DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … the Author” section of this InfoPAK, or visit the firm’s website at www.osler.com. ACC and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/29/2016
Some attorneys have hoarder tendencies. They hold on to outdated contract writing practices long after these practices no longer meet their original function or need.
… just like purging outdated clothing from our closets, is a way to stay relevant and in touch with reality. Below is a list of good starting points for updating your templates. Legalese is dated at best and … Case in point: I can't stop writing for the  ACC Docket  — online and in print. You only need one space after …
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 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 … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … the French Competition Authority (FCA) will publish on its website a short non-confidential summary of the concentration …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
Enhance your contract negotiation skills, identify career pitfalls, and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy #legal
… and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Vaniato / Shutterstock.com Revisit the Docket 's most-read 2023 articles. Explore AI … to engage with stakeholders on disclosure-related issues is another action the general counsel can take to empower its …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
You need to be able to show your worth to the company as an in-house counsel, otherwise the company can just as easily outsource work to an outside firm. #ACCDocket #ACCEducation
… from some colleagues, and after going through the ACC website, I was amazed at the volume of materials relevant to … on this because it provided me with new perspectives for servicing my stakeholders (internal and external) which I … a compelling vision statement for the legal department is a compass that will guide the department.  The importance …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
10/21/2015

Building upon the lessons learned in Part I (Session 911), faculty will further discuss the practical application of financial decision making practices to your everyday work. Faculty will also explain important analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Financial Decision Making for In-house Counsel, Part II Author Michael Smith October … ACCT INVESTOR RELATIONS AUDITCONTROLLER 3Budget • A budget is a quantitative expression for a set time period of a … within an organization. 9Examples of Investments • Buying a new piece of equipment. • Building a factory. • …
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