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Rodyk & Davidson LLP
03/04/2013
8 pages

An article discussing steps the Singapore Government tried to take to cool the increased rates of real estate.

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Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.rodyk.com MARCH 2013 PROPERTY NOTES ::: AUTHOR ::: LEE Liat Yeang … measures, ranging from increasing the applicable rates for Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and lowering the … of increase in residential property prices, the Government is resorting to what I term as “ice therapy” to bring down …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Bérubé serves as general counsel of Chemviron S.A., the European head office and subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based active carbon purifying company Calgon Carbon. It’s a fast-paced role, and she feels fortunate to be able to support the company’s European interests as it expands into new markets worldwide.
… Docket Article Curiosity is Key: How Chemviron GC Geneviève Bérubé Transitioned to … … In 2007, Geneviève Bérubé was working as legal counsel for AkzoNobel (a Dutch multinational), when she was given a … purification carafe in the fridge. The filter that you buy contains a bed of active carbon particles with pores that …
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the Lex Mundi Health Care Industries Group
01/30/2017
241 pages

This guide presents a general overview of health law in jurisdictions throughout the world.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com International Guide on Health Industry Laws A Global … Sciences Practice Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … Argentina Tel 54.11.4310.0100 Fax 54.11.4310.0200 Firm Website www.marval.com This guide is part of the Lex Mundi …
Articles
Gerard G. Pecht, Peter Stokes, Mark Oakes, Tara Tune, and John Byron
10/29/2014

A thoughtful article regarding the best ways to manage shareholder activism.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… investing.” Activist investors, by definition, agitate for corporate change through their status as shareholders. … the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard University, is well known for his commentary in support of shareholder … disclosure and accuses the bidders of engaging in a “rapid buying spree, in order to exploit the Williams Act’s archaic …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
By examining what the fantasy sports industry has done well and what it might have handled differently, we also extrapolate to provide valuable lessons in-house counsel from diverse industries can learn from the fantasy sports meltdown including lessons related to conventional promotions, lobbying, consumer protection expectations, and the use of intellectual property.
… attention that the survival of the fantasy sports industry is not certain. By examining what the fantasy sports industry … and the use of intellectual property. Guidance for conventional contests, sweepstakes, and promotions One … into their games (e.g., game line-up cards distributed online to participants feature images of athletes) and …
Program Materials
Michael R. Booden - attorney, United States Postal Service; Marc Gary - vice president and associate general counsel, BellSouth Corporation; Daniel E. Karson - senior counsel, executive managing director, Kroll Inc.; Charles Wm. McIntyre - partner, McGuireWoods LLP; and Gretchen A. Winter - vice president and counsel, business practices, Baxter International Inc.
10/25/2004

A presentation on conducting effective internal investigations.

… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 204:Conducting Effective Internal Investigations Michael … and president of ACC's Chicago Chapter. He has also served for several years as chair of the corporate law departments …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/28/2020
We compiled advice that will help foster a stronger rapport with colleagues, no matter their location or time zone.
… Development Source: ACC Docket … As we enter the fifth (or is it the sixth?) month of working remotely, most employees … Not regularly interacting with coworkers. Even with online communication tools (e.g., email, Slack, Zoom, etc.), … with coworkers is difficult when you can‘t go out for lunch or chit chat at their desk. Below, we compiled …
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Paul A. Bruno and David A. Delman
07/01/2013

When there is credible evidence that senior corporate management has engaged in illegal activity, what is the responsibility of the chief legal officer (CLO)? Congress, through its enactment of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (SOX), has called upon CLOs in particular to be buffers against corporate abuse. This article addresses the limitations and failures of SOX, and suggests what can be done to empower CLOs.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Paul A. Bruno and David A. Delman July 1, 2013 When there is credible evidence that senior corporate management has … a graduate of the Santa Clara Law School. paul.bruno@fluor.com David A. Delman, is a partner at Hogan Lovells located in … inhouse_jun09 ACC hAS mORE mATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Sasha Glassman and Stuart Zigun
11/01/2013

Contract manufacturing involves negotiation between two parties: the manufacturer and the brand name owner. For commercial purposes, the arrangement works well. Each party is able to focus on their core competencies. However, when the lawyers sit down to hammer out the contracts, problems often arise. Three strategies can resolve contractual issues: the one-to-one contracting model, agreements in tandem, or a Joinder, which brings the contract manufacturer under the terms of the Master Agreement.

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Source: ACC Docket
… purposes, the arrangement works well. Each party is able to focus on their core competencies. However, when … compliance around the world. sasha.glassman@emerson.com Stuart Zigun is assistant general counsel of Emerson … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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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 …
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Robert Loewer, Stephen Sayre and Mona Pearl
06/01/2012

Before your company begins acquiring raw material suppliers in Brazil and/or India, you need to learn a number of things about the acquisition process in each country. For example, why are asset sales so difficult in both countries? What are the consequences of jettisoning existing employees of the target? Read on to find out.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, India
… to labor and employment matters? Of particular concern is whether the acquiring company is free to terminate the … England and can be contacted at r.loewer@nationalrailway.com. STEPHEN SAyRE is a member of Dykema’s Corporate Finance … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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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
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 …
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
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 …
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, …
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 …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
12/01/2017

No matter how difficult the situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a difference.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
03/15/2019
4 pages
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Key Considerations for Addressing Social and Political Expression in the … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … | Telephone: 303-764-6807 | E-mail: david.powell@ogletree.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
11/01/2010

As legal process outsourcing becomes more commonplace, India has become the solid base of the LPO industry.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: India, United States
… . … ACC Docket 20 November 2010 HEARSAY KenneTH a. CUTsHaW is the executive vice president and chief legal officer of … located in atlanta, ga. Cutshaw served as honorary counsul for india in the United states and is an investor in several … services. He can be contacted at kcutshaw@churchs.com. A common reference is “if The New York Times says it, it …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample privacy policy statement.

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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 …
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