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Karen Wishart - TV One; Tiffani Alexander
08/28/2007

Working within the television industry presents a unique set of challenges for the chief legal officer (CLO) overseeing the company's law department. Most CLOs have to balance the business interests with the legal interests, but TV One's Karen Wishart has one other thing thrown in on her balancing act - creative interests.

… television industry presents a unique set of challenges for the chief legal officer (CLO) overseeing the company's … a lot of creative people and all they really care about is what their product looks like at the end of the day. I … performance. Find out if your program is working. www.acc.com/resource/v8501 Business ethics—re-wiring the Company for
Articles
Suzanne Brown, Senior Legal Editor, Practical Law Labor & Employment
03/16/2016

This Top Ten shows examples of the types of compensation often overlooked under the United States Fair Labor Standards Act.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Calculating the Regular Rate Under the United States FLSA … all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The regular rate is calculated as an hourly rate, but it does not necessarily … the employer. The actual or reasonably approximate cost of buying, washing, or repairing uniforms or special clothing …
Articles
D.C. Toedt III, Robert R. Robinson and Randy S. Segal
05/01/2005

Includes over 350 tips on contracts, employment, intellectual property, Sarbanes-Oxley, litigation, and corporate dynamics, to help guide you through that thrilling-but difficult-first year in the chief legal officer's chair.

… Please send them to D. C. Toedt at dc.toedt@bind view.com (with a copy to dc@toedt. com). We will try to use all … Robinson and Randy S. Segal ACC Docket 3 D. C. Toedt III is vice president and general counsel of a publicly-traded … market environment. 5. Review your company’s public website, includ- ing the investor relations and corporate …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/15/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - New York February 15, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its … desires to accept such employment. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises, …
Articles
Bill Mordan
10/01/2011

The author discuses the international implications of Dodd-Frank and other multinational investigations on in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, Mexico, United States
… Request a trial membership . … cAreerPath BIll MorDan is senior vice president and general counsel for reckitt Benckiser Group plc, a global consumer products … with acc Docket. he can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. When I was interviewing for my first in-house position, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/27/2023
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro interviews four legal operational professionals who detail the positive practices they utilize when transitioning into a new legal operational role. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Art of Ngu / Shutterstock.com Positive practices and mindsets help shape our careers and improve our lives. It is more important than ever to show up as our best selves to … new challenges and opportunities over a long-term career. For many, a fulfilling career includes pivoting along the way …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/03/2018
4 pages

Internal kick-off meeting agenda template for new eDiscovery case.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… 3, 2018 4 pages Internal kick-off meeting agenda template for new eDiscovery case. Resource Details Interest Area: … 26(f) Report / Discovery Plan / ESI Protocol THE WORKFLOW (IN GENERAL) Litigation Hold(s) Discuss status Data Collection … Something else? Redacting? Confidentiality Levels – Is there a Protective Order that provides this info? Include …
Articles
Mark D. Weller and Ronald J. Shaffer
07/01/2015

As technology advances and changes some aspects of the way law is practiced, timeless qualities of legal departments persist. The value of diversity is still as ageless as quality wine. And the best law departments capitalize on the experiential and global diversity of its lawyers.

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Source: ACC Docket
… advances and changes some aspects of the way law is practiced, timeless qualities of legal departments … of a global multinational company. markweller221@gmail.com Ronald J. Shaffer is a partner and veteran commercial … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Jessa Boubker, Kyle Y. Faget, Nathan A. Beaver, Monica R. Chmielewski (Foley & Lardner LLP)
08/15/2023
2 pages

This article discusses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's draft guidance on artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)-enabled devices.

The draft guidance — "Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Device Software Functions" — was issued on April 3, 2023. 

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… The draft guidance — "Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial … the regulation of hardware-based medical devices, however, is not well suited for the faster, iterative design and … https://www.foley.com/en/services/practice-areas/corporate/health-care … This …
Articles
Linklaters
01/01/2014

In 2013 the following occurred: New legislation was passed to lighten administrative constraints on the development of wind farms; new rules on loans extended to local authorities have been adopted to limit future exposure of the local public sector; and the French constitutional court ruled that the French legislative cannot adversely affect legitimate expectations without sufficient general interest grounds.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… various public interests. French law already provided for various mechanisms limiting conflicts of interests in specific cases, but this is the first piece of French legislation addressing the issue … One Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ or on www.linklaters.com and such persons are either solicitors, registered …
Articles
Richard Dammery
01/01/2017
2 pages

Richard Dammery, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Woolworths Limited, explores some of the current, and not so new, challenges and opportunities for in-house lawyers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… the current, and not so new, challenges and opportunities for in-house lawyers. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … 32 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 It is well-recognised that in-house counsel, in corporate and … acc_journal_spring17.indd 32 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 33VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 compromise clear …
Articles
Aaron Tantleff, Esq., Elizabeth A. Mitro, Esq. and Brandi J. Gill, Esq.
08/01/2016

Learn the Top Ten considerations in-house counsel need to know when handling sensitive Protected Health Information ("PHI") and/or Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") in a healthcare setting in the United States, including the unique set of risks associated with this handling of data.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Today's technology driven world is constantly changing and evolving. Although innovations are … should be aware of a number of healthcare specific causes for data loss in day-to-day operations.   1. The Nature of … he or she has access to and sell it to outsiders. The buying price for a celebrity patient's PHI or a confidential …
Articles
Johan Kennemyr, Sara Malmgren, Richard Jacobsson, Mathilda Andersson, Sina Amini, Matilda Frykman Krans (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
6 pages

This article covers the Swedish Parliament's adoption of a legislative act allowing for the screening of foreign direct investments (“the FDI Act”) which will make certain investments subject to mandatory notification and suspension. The FDI Act will have a significant effect on investments and M&A transactions closing on or after 1 December 2023.

… Parliament's adoption of a legislative act allowing for the screening of foreign direct investments (“the FDI … in a notifiable influence over the protected activities? Is the entity subject to the investment covered by the FDI … M: +46 722 39 64 80 JohanKennemyr@ eversheds-sutherland.com Sara Malmgren Partner M: +46 733 22 84 28 SaraMalmgren@ …
Articles
Brent Thomas
01/01/2012

Aryeh Friedman, chief privacy officer and senior compliance counsel at Dun & Bradstreet, discusses his views on the current state of compliance, as well as how to build an effective program.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Bar Association. He can be contacted at friedmana@dnb.com ACC Docket 98 January/February 2012 COLLaTeraL Ethics & … | Tips & Insights | Practice Resources aryeh friedman is always look- ing for a new challenge. at aT&T and british … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Martin Wodraschke, Catriona Garcia-Alis, Alison Hetherington, CMS
11/08/2022
12 pages

Learn about key regulatory developments and perspectives regarding Autonomous Vehicles (AV) in the world.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore
… 2 The Road to the (Autonomous) Future Introduction It is no longer possible to discuss the future of transport … T +44 131 200 7524 E catriona.garcia-alis@cms-cmno.com Alison Hetherington Trainee Solictor T +44 141 304 6110 E … the world. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 18, 2022. … Martin Wodraschke, …
Articles
Federal Trade Commission
02/01/2013

This Commission Report offers several suggestions for the major participants in the mobile ecosystem as they work to improve mobile privacy disclosures.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2013 # Building Trust Through Transparency This report is available online at … issued its online advertising disclosure guidance, “Dot Com Disclosures,” approximately 12 years ago. The FTC expects … an app, in an app itself, on an app developer’s website, or on a social media page.107 The MWA badge, which …
Articles
09/29/2006

Practice Resources-October 2006

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worth of CLE in one shot! Register today at www.acca.com/am/06. Questions? Email education@acca.com or call … ing our members with the very best in-house resources, ACC is updating its online look. The new simplified menus and … business days after the live program and remain on ACC’s website for one year from the date of the original recording. …
Articles
Kaitlyn Shannon (Principal), Gary Smith (Principal), Susan Smith (Principal), Jeff Clare (Associate), Jake Duginski (Associate), Liz Glusman (Associate), Claire McLeod (Associate), Beveridge & Diamond
01/27/2023
13 pages

Read a summary of key developments in California environmental law to consider in 2023.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Jake Duginski, Liz Glusman, Claire McLeod California is an epicenter of environmental policymaking and often a … to Watch in California in 2023 https://www.bdlaw.com/kaitlyn-d-shannon/ https://www.bdlaw.com/gary-j-smith/ … in 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Beveridge & Diamond on January 12, 2023. … Kaitlyn …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/10/2022
Organizations across the globe must now consider new and emerging threats to their traveling employees’ health and safety, including extreme weather events, rising geopolitical unrest, and growing cybercrime. #ACCDocket #employment #travel
… rising geopolitical unrest, and growing cybercrime. Is your company ready to manage the risks associated with … in place. To that end, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created a guide to assist employers … and consider incorporating digital technologies, such as online survey tools, to measure and track audience …
Articles
Rob Thomas, Vice President, Strategic Development, Serengeti
03/01/2011

This Top Ten focuses on the important inquiries counsel should make when entertaining the idea of an automated management system for outside counsel work.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Considerations When Evaluating a System for Managing Outside Counsel Work Author Rob Thomas, Vice … implementing and using such systems, finding a system that is a good fit is one the most important administrative … internal systems. Your new system should collect this data online directly from your law firms, who should be able to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
In order to avoid the risks and pitfalls while leveraging all the advantages, you need to understand how Big Data intersects with privacy and security to impact the legal department and the business; how to proactively fulfill the potential of this new information; and anticipate where the barriers might lie.
… This includes anonymizing data, providing agreements for informed consent, and proper monitoring and tracking. … it comes to privacy, security and a blurring between what is helpful to consumers and customers, and what crosses the … a huge range of activities, such as human behavioral or buying patterns, disease behavior, human genetic makeup and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2016
Sara Marston, general counsel of Refinery29, the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and loves every minute of it.
… the fastest-growing independent fashion and style website in the United States, faces these questions daily and … questions daily and loves every minute of it. Refinery29 is more than just a fashion website; the lifestyle media … Associates was buying music assets, including eMusic.com and The Orchard. Joel became an important mentor while …
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, …
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Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
5 pages

Securities Act Exemption Chart

Resource Details
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENTS EXEMPTION CHART January 2023 This is the Appendix 1 Securities Act Exemption Chart from our … information on our professional services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com and contact us at …
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Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
41 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
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DLA Piper
04/01/2014

This inaugural report highlights the current key trends and themes in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014.

in the global data centre industry and provides an outlook for the data centre market in 2014. Resource Details Interest … Piper – 2014 Global Data Centre Market Report www.dlapiper.com | 03 THE GLOBAL DATA CENTRE MARKET REPORT Our inaugural … Piper T +44 (0)7738 295237 anthony.day@dlapiper.com “What is clear from our results is that the Data Centre market is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/11/2021
Brad Shear, an in-house influencer with over a million followers on TikTok, talks about how he accidentally became a viral star by posting 15-second legal tips for his young audience.
… became a viral star by posting 15-second legal tips for his young audience. Resource Details Interest Area: … looks, I would have to be creative. https://www.tiktok.com/@bradshear/video/6799302591147773189 Brad Shear offers … an online influencer, others anoint you. When the brand is something I believe in, a product I may use, or it is a …
Program Materials
Jeff Brown, Bernadette Bulacan, Jeffrey Miller
06/03/2014

Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Jeff Brown currently serves as associate general counsel for TELUS (NYSE: TU; TSX: T), an $11.4 billion publicly … traded Canadian telecommunications company. Mr. Brown is based in Denver, CO, and serves as lead counsel for TELUS … of Corporate Counsel 2010 All Rights Reserved www.acc.com ACC 2014 Corporate Counsel University® June 1-3, …
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Debra Sabatini Hennelly, Vincent M. Gonzales, and Charles C. Read
07/01/2003

If your company operates in the area of hazardous materials, you need to have a comprehensive plan in place to deal with sudden environmental emergencies. This article describes the fundamentals of a comprehensive emergency plan that deals with environmental disasters and presents the precise steps that should be taken, on an hour-by-hour basis, to implement the plan following a disaster.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… office working one Saturday morning. Your phone rings. It is the company’s president, calling because he had been … join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. The First 48 Hours July/August 2003 32 1 ENVIRONMENTAL … necessary for that department’s continued operation. • Website or telephone number to access or call on a daily …
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Rubén Ferrer and David Riopérez, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, New York
05/08/2015

This Quick Counsel highlights certain corporate and tax aspects related to the directors' remuneration regime in Spain, which applies irrespective of the nationality of the director.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Spain
… irrespective of the nationality of the director. It is worth noting that this regime applies only if the company … not therefore apply if the director is paid directly by, for example, a US-based parent company). In addition, we … the Authors Rubén Ferrer Email: rferrer@gomezacebo-pombo.com Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, New York www.gomezacebo-pombo.com
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