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Articles
01/25/2007

Information and weblinks to exciting ACC programs

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to establish crucial contacts. Reg- ister now at www.acc.com/acce/ccu/07. Questions? Email acca@confpeople .co.uk or … match criteria. Check out the leading in-house career website today at http://jobline .acc.com. Get Expert Advice … from people with an expertise regarding specific legal is- sues, such as retention of local counsel, benchmarking, …
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Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
46 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Switzerland market.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full … sheets and corporate documents. Information sources. See website above.   Private Equity in Switzerland: Market and …
Articles
Joseph A. Napoli
10/01/2003

Because the blame for a covenant violation can ultimately rest on an in-house lawyer, you must take charge of negotiating and complying with financial agreements. This article will discuss the processes that you can use to negotiate and comply with your company's loan documents.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Joseph A. Napoli September 30, 2003 Because the blame for a covenant violation can ultimately rest on an in-house … deep feeling of satisfaction. As always, the message light is flashing on the phone. After pouring a soothing beverage … with those in the finance organization in your com- pany and perhaps even your company’s principle lenders. …
Articles
Molly M. Frankel and Robert M. O’Connell, Jr.
09/01/2014

In-house counsel at brand-owning companies are already well aware of the importance and value of any major company trademark but often lack a consistent policy for handling less critical marks. Third-party infringement of a lesser mark can still cause significant headaches. Prevent the nightmare situation of infringing on someone’s prior trademark, which can result in litigation, lost inventory and more.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
… staff, and learn from them that the product at issue is not a big seller — definitely a second-tier offering — and … or flagship product name). Due diligence involves a com- prehensive clearance search followed by registration in … to monitoring the unauthorized use of these marks in website content. If a misuse is discovered, a company must be …
Articles
03/15/2018

In this publication, the details and secrets of excellent record retention programs are unlocked. Learn how to update traditional methods to better fit your modern workplace. Find a starting point, execute an effective and compliant schedule and evolve with new regulations.

… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … maintaining a records retention policy and schedule that is modern, compliant and easier-to-execute. It describes: § … For more information about the author, visit their website at www.contoural.com or see the “About the Company” …
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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: Australia
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/23/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with ACC Australia member Theo Kapodistrias about his book, A Way With Words, and the different techniques in-house counsel can utilize to become an effective communicator.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes/ Shutterstock.com The most important skill a lawyer has is arguably not their technical skills. Rather, it is their … , ACC Australia member Theo Kapodistrias , general counsel for energy software company Evergen, knows a lot about …
Program Materials
01/25/2011

Overview of Knowledge Management as a discipline, with case studies showing applications in pricing and process improvement, and suggestions and case study applications for collaboration within departments and when partnering with law firms. From ACC Value Challenge workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… improvement, and suggestions and case study applications for collaboration within departments and when partnering with … workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Resource Details Interest Area: … Knowledge +  Context = +  Experience = HumanAutomated What is KM…from an Academic Perspective? KM “The proactive  …
Program Materials
07/01/2010

In parallel to the handling of legal cases in daily operations, every legal department has knowledge management on the top of its agenda. In an international legal department, an accurate response tailored to the company needs may make the difference between success and failure, noting the difference in needs and resources between small and large departments that are centrally or internationally located. These aspects will be elaborated and opinions will be exchanged in an interactive workshop that will bring new ideas and practical solutions to in-house lawyers.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… Hildebrandt Baker Robbins sgonzalez@hbrconsulting.com Agenda Premise KM Overview KM in Pricing and Process … Sharing Partnering with Law Firms Premise • In order for law firms to support value based billing demanded by … Knowledge +  Context = +  Experience = HumanAutomated What is KM…from an Academic Perspective? KM “The proactive  …
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Richard L. Handley -- general counsel, Boca Resorts, Inc., and Stewart H. Lapayowker -- shareholder, corporate department, Akerman Senterfitt
11/01/2003

Even if your company does not now have aircraft, the number of companies that do have aircraft is growing, especially because of security concerns since 9/11. Read this article to learn the major compliance issues that you need to consider in regards to your corporate aircraft.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… aircraft, the number of companies that do have aircraft is growing, especially because of security concerns since … is highly regulated and fraught with liability. Assuring com- pliance of corporate aircraft operations is a … are not eligible to partici- pate in the VWP. The BCIS website states that pri- vate aircraft will not be eligible …
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Benjamin J. Thompson, Haneeta Kaur Gill, and Hannah Ariffin; Thompson Associates
11/04/2014
12 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of patent enforcement proceedings in Malaysia.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Malaysia
… & 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 …
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Rebecca Hanovice, Lauren Bruzzone, Sabina Vayner, and Jennifer Findley
10/01/2017

To better protect against infringement, in-house counsel should understand the digital do’s and don’ts of copyright regulation so that an inadvertent “copy and paste” doesn’t lead to millions in liability for the company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… topics in the world of copyright licensing. CHEAT SHEET ■■ Is this copyrighted? There are two fundamental requirements … and business law. rebecca.hanovice@callawaygolf.com Lauren Bruzzone acted as group counsel, IP, for IBM’s … equally easy to cut and paste that image onto your company website or Facebook page, or to cut and paste posts and …
Articles
Lloreda Camacho
11/06/2014

This Quick Overview focuses on the way Colombian regulators have included the principle of accountability in the late regulation on data protection and the way such principle should be applied.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia, United States
… and the access to information. Now, when that regulation is in force, it becomes important for the companies, data controllers and data processors to be … - http://www.informationpolicycentre.com/accountability-based_privacy_governance/ - …
Articles
Foley Hoag LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
87 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC-approved …
Articles
Stephanie W. Fields - senior vice president and general counsel, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Richard F. Ober, Jr. - vice president, general counsel and secretary, TerraCycle, Inc.; Denise A. Norgle - vice president and general counsel, TransUnion LLC; Kathleen A. Metzger - independent legal consultant, Madison, WI
05/01/2006

This Hands On will offer some tips on how to thread your way through the maze to focus on the most critical areas of risk management.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… privately held, so there’s a good chance your client is not legally required to implement certain risk management … are available in ACC’s Virtual Library, at www.acca.com/am/05/ cm/211.pdf. (This sample plan has been provided … Program for 2004 12 RM08-03 5 Develop Risk Management Website 13 RM09-03 5 Coordinate Loss Control/Risk Management …
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Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
216 pages

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Bermuda, British Virgin Isles, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… DILIGENCE Door closes on foreign investors www.cdr-news.com April 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution Contributing … Keith Oliver Peters & Peters Commercial Dispute Resolution is published by:@CDR_Magazine Gain the upper hand in disputes … developments in white-collar crime, please visit the CDR website. Andrew Mizner Editor Commercial Dispute Resolution …
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Checklists
Baker & McKenzie LLP
03/23/2023
262 pages

A handbook regarding multinational business acquisition and integration. Key topics such as tax, corporate law, employment and compliance are considered and regional comparison tables summarize the main tax, employment and corporate aspects of integrations in more than 40 countries.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
… l 1 Post-Acquisition Integration Handbook Closing the deal is just the beginning Post-Acquisition Integration Handbook … McKenzie. © 2017 Baker & McKenzie LLP www.bakermckenzie.com All rights reserved Baker McKenzie l 3 Introduction It is … filings. Ideally the step list will be hosted on a website rather than in a static document, so that updates and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
In-house lawyers who are responsible for their company’s trademarks need to understand the latest developments with regard to translation tools. No longer cumbersome programs that generate gibberish, these tools are changing the way trademark applications are processed and approved. By looking at one such service, Google Translate, it is clear that in-house counsel should become familiar with its capabilities before the trademark examiner uses it against you.
… Date: 09/01/2017 In-house lawyers who are responsible for their company’s trademarks need to understand the latest … By looking at one such service, Google Translate, it is clear that in-house counsel should become familiar with … for example, the Spanish-language trademark BAJATUSEGURO.COM — an online insurance brokerage and underwriting service …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Bartosz Dzionsko, Esq, WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors
08/15/2018

Currently, in Germany, there have been increased controls of tobacco deliveries. In many cases, customs authorities seize the goods, initiate criminal investigations, and issue (sometimes) high tax bills against all parties involved (seller, forwarder, purchaser, and agent, if any).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Germany
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of … il D ir e c t ive 2011/64, ma nufa c t ur e d t oba c c o is subje c t t o exc ise dut y. T he ment ione d Counc il D …
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Dennis Haist
01/01/2011

Remember when associating with some kids at school was enough to be labeled guilty by association? Today, transnational corporations that do business with corrupt foreign partners are faced with a similar, yet much more severe, situation. The DOJ and SEC are aggressively pursuing the slightest indication of FCPA violations. Regardless of whether your company is aware of its partner’s corrupt activity, it can still be held liable. Understand what might put your company at risk and how to prevent it.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of FCPA violations. Regardless of whether your company is aware of its partner’s corrupt activity, it can still be … Considerations.” He can be contacted at dhaist@wwsteele.com. ACC Docket 74 January/February 2011 based upon a … previous names, physical address and contact information, website address • Legal structure, jurisdiction of …
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Thomas A. Haag and Rolf J. Haag
06/01/2018

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) shows the potential impact of bockchain on the mechanics of information exchange in bio/pharma Research and Development, and how this will change how we approach legal issues of intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… immutable ledger transaction recording technology itself, is emerging as one of the key aspects of Bitcoin's value … technology is a new type of auditable database technology for tracking all kinds of transactions. It represents a … of DecentralizedApplications ("DApps") which enable online execution of "smart" contracts, e.g., Non-Disclosure …
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Checklists
In-house counsel members of the ACC Europe ESG Working Group
05/22/2024
16 pages

Are you building or reviewing your organization's ESG program, with a focus on Europe? This tool presents sample frameworks for the environmental, social, and governance components: (i) key considerations, (ii) a detailed map of core ESG subtopics for each of the three ESG facets, and (ii) for each subtopic, potential goals, standards, and metrics, and more.

… Building a Framework for an ESG Approach in Europe acc.com https://www.acc.com/ https://www.acc.com/ acc.com2 — … provide an exhaustive list of relevant legislation (which is constantly evolving), and does not recommend any specific … methods.²7 • Proposed right to repair directive.²8 • ECHA website list of hot topics²9 gives insights to possible …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Julisa Edwards’ in-house career has been intertwined with nonprofit conservation work for over a decade. She has lent her legal expertise to protecting the Earth’s resources from the forest to the sea, and now, as general counsel at the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, for the protection of wildlife habitats around the globe.
… has been intertwined with nonprofit conservation work for over a decade. She has lent her legal expertise to … of its kind in the country. Julisa proudly shares that it is still in place ten years later. Also with the Nature … that it’s pivotal to understand your role. “Are you buying or selling something? Is it going to be a long-term or …
Articles
Meritas
01/16/2013

This publication has been prepared by the lawyers of Meritas firms to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in conducting business in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay
… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … LAC 1/3/13 6:41 PM Page iv A ARGENTINA www.negri.com.ar | Buenos Aires | NEGRI, BUSSO & FARIÑA 1 Bordering the … must first be authorized by said Bureau through its website. That website only allows the purchase of foreign …
Articles
Todd Grauel - corporate counsel, Xiotech Corporation
06/01/2007

This article deals with how to succeed at M&A work for in-house attorneys who have little experience in the subject.

… 2007 This article deals with how to succeed at M&A work for in-house attorneys who have little experience in the … in mind a specific target company, Daticon, a Connecticut com- pany under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. I can still … was closed, but in hindsight, I now see that the advice is practical and real. It is equally as important for in- …
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AIPLA
06/01/2015

This is the AIPLA report of the economic survey 2015, prepared under the direction of Law Practice Management Committee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of the Economic Survey Author AIPLA June 1, 2015 This is the AIPLA report of the economic survey 2015, prepared … 20878 TEL: (240) 268-1262  ARI@associationresearch.com Ashraf Abdul-Mohsen: ARI Rhonda Bogart: Lee & Hayes … by advertising (19.6%), event sponsorship (18.1%), and website development (15.9%).  Most firms do not give …
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Ian Ivory and Cora (Na) Kang
11/29/2016
267 pages

This primer considers in detail the use of English law in Belt & Road transactions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… an g English Law on China’s Belt & Road Using English Law for China’s Belt & Road Initiative - and the Competitive … Chinese law as an alternative. We think that this guide is highly topical given the fast-moving economic changes … Texas Shoot Out – when all Shareholders are interested in buying each other out, each Shareholder submits a sealed bid …
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Huron Legal
08/08/2011

This InfoPAK examines the current state of legal hold programs and highlight the new “starting line” for companies considering building a program or enhancing an existing one.

… Legal Hold Fundamentals and the New "Starting Line" for Legal Hold Programs Author Huron Legal August 8, 2011 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … building a program or enhancing an existing one. It is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on …
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Glenna Rodgers - general counsel, Eni Petroleum Co. Inc., and Scott D. Marrs - partner, Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.
04/21/2004

About 85 percent of all corporate espionage incidents involve current or past employees. Use this article to implement your battle plan.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By Glenna Rodgers and Scott D. Marrs Your company is developing a new product line. Somewhere along the line … you how by examining the importance of protecting your com- pany’s intellectual capital—the confidential information … (4) proprietary information is revealed on the company’s website, or (5) the information is not adequately protected …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2018
Inside Voice is a new column featuring articles authored by the leaders of ACC's legal services. Here, they reveal insight on the pressing trends affecting in-house legal practice and corporate legal departments across the globe.
… J. Moynihan Publication Date: 01/25/2018 Inside Voice is a new column featuring articles authored by the leaders of … the tools offered in the increasingly busy marketplace for advanced legal technology. With that progress in mind, I … and data-driven services to share with ACCDocket.com their perspectives on smart shopping, trying, and buying. …
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