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Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
5 pages

Learn about the UK Pensions Regulator's guidance on new climate change governance and reporting requirements.

Resource Details
Collection: Sustainability
Region: United Kingdom
… these practical steps, but we think the guidance is still helpful to them (and also to trustees in the second … needs specific training – e.g. specific climate risks for different asset classes – add climate change as a … must publish their TCFD report on a publicly available website free of charge which is indexable by search engines. …
Articles
Janine Greenwood
01/01/2010

Working on a nonprofit board can a valuable and rewarding experience. But when the members of the board fail to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front pages.

… to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front … organization? Joining a nonprofit board is a significant com- mitment. Gone are the days when the only responsibility … workshops, training, assessment tools, an extensive website and membership program consultants who work directly …
Articles
Frederick J. Krebs and Roger W. Raber
09/01/2003

Focuses on the ACCA/NACD joint survey on governance issues and what it means to you in terms of corporate responsibility.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. September 2003 AC CA Corporate Governance Survey Results … efficacy of one proposed reform or another, however, it is increasingly essential that senior management within the … following resources, among others: Online: • Visit NACD’s website at www.nacdonline.org for more information on …
Articles
Marval O'Farrell Mairal
06/24/2020
135 pages

Find an in-depth summary of doing business in Argentina in this article. In-house counsel will learn about investment vehicles, tax considerations, protections of intellectual property and more.

… Business in Argentina An in-depth analysis and summary for investors marval.com [ B ]Doing Business in Argentina This booklet is intended to provide readers with basic information on …
Articles
Greg Shapiro, Sarah Charlton (Eversheds Sutherland)
09/21/2023
4 pages

This guide briefly outlines the steps to register a private company in the Republic of South Africa (“RSA”) and some important considerations when doing so.

Resource Details
Region: South Africa
… Governance Region: South Africa File eversheds-sutherland.com-REGISTERING A PRIVATE COMPANY IN SOUTH AFRICA.pdf (215.09 … requirements for your business, the first step is to choose an appropriate business structure, options … private companies and NPCs can be found on CIPC’s website at https://www.cipc.co.za/. We will focus on the …
Program Materials
Giorgia Armanni
06/02/2015

In this presentation the panel discusses threats and opportunities arising from the new trademark law in China, as well as how to use trade laws as a defensive mechanism.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: China
… stage  Created by Furlanetto family over 80 years ago and is one of the few Italian firms today that still maintains … with an estimated value of 2,610,000 EUR. We are hoping for more raids in this area now that the police is familiar … May 21, 2014 GACC Briefing/Training on its upgraded Online IPR Recordal System, in Beijing, May 16, 2014 Customs …
Articles
Alexandra B. Shalom, C. Frederick Geilfuss II, Foley & Lardner LLP
07/08/2022
2 pages

Learn about enforcement action taken by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2022 against hospitals, to enforce CMS's Hospital Price Transparency Rule that took effect on January 1, 2021.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Articles Price Transparency Enforcement is Here – Hospitals Beware (United States) Author Alexandra … Learn about enforcement action taken by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2022 against … the initial warning, CMS again reviewed each hospital’s website and found continued deficiencies. CMS then issued a …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
4 pages

Learn about the FCA consultant paper rules and effects on LTAF availability in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… Region: United Kingdom, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-New FCA Rules designed to enhance the appeal and access … so far no LTAF has yet launched. Nevertheless, the FCA is proceeding with its promised further LTAF proposals to … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Şirin Köprücü and Deborah Vaughn
08/01/2017
3 pages

As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural … Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 27VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 A s organisations … more indirectly than in Western cultures. “Communication is culture” said Edward Hall, an American anthropologist, and …
Articles
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sterling Miller
10/10/2023
7 pages

Contract playbooks help the legal department, executive team, and sales understand which contracts are acceptable and which contracts the company will walk away from. This article walks through the process of creating a contract playbook.

… are the grease on the skids of most businesses, i.e., it is how they make money. Consequently, unless you work in a … avoidance”). Most legal departments use contract templates for their important contracts, as it speeds up the process. … playbook. The best idea is to store the master playbook online so that employees can access it easily and you can …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/21/2022
3 pages

Learn about the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 in Ireland as compared with the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Ireland, European Union
… Region: Ireland, European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-Preparing for Irelands new financial services individual … 2022 (the bill) was published on July 28, 2022. The bill is expected to be enacted toward the end of 2022. It sets out … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Robert A. Feldman -- Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
08/28/2006

This article examines an Ohio court case decision dealing with obligations, exclusive rights, and the parol evidence rule.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… winter-bleak farm lands, was a bit of a novel experience for a suburbanite. The major entertain- ment was via … interaction was at the local church. The lingering memory is one of food. Homemade cooked chicken from a walk-around … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Hearsay Going Global | New To In-House | Ins & Outs | …
Articles
Phil Strauss
12/01/2009
1 pages

Taking cues from The Newlywed Game, columnist Phil Strauss discusses the relationships we develop with our jobs and offers advice as to how to most enjoy our jobs.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… been a hot topic of conversation at the annual Meeting. For those of you who don’t know, The Newlywed Game asks … used as a metaphor for work relationships, and nowhere is that more true than in the small law department, where you … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. NOTe 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ The_Newlywed_Game …
Articles
Todd H. Silberman
03/01/2013

Members respond to question of how to deal with an RFP requesting contract exceptions, particularly when dealing with a large corporation.

… Articles Wisdom of the Crowd—How to Respond to Requests for Contract Exceptions Author Todd H. Silberman March 1, … for MESillA vAllEy TrAnSPorTATion todd.silberman@m-v-t.com ACC’s Assistant General Counsel Sabrina Bosse collated … gorilla corporation? ■■■ The appropriate response is usually situation- specific depending on the size and type …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
This article will discuss common challenges you may face in managing your legal team in these areas and others, and present practical recommendations on how to overcome those challenges to develop a high-performing professional team.
… How to give feedback.  Building on a foundation of trust is essential, in addition to sharing observations in a timely …  (Nov. 2019). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/01/2021
3 pages

This checklist contains a sample list of questions that can be used as a starting point for conducting due diligence from a privacy and security standpoint.

Resource Details
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… list of questions that can be used as a starting point for conducting due diligence from a privacy and security … FOLEY & LARDNER LLP DRAFTER’S NOTE: The following document is provided as a template and is not legal advice. The … card and other financial account numbers; information online from children under the age of 13) or Personal Health …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
4 pages

Learn about the findings and lessons in the second annual report on Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") in the EU.

… Region: European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-European Commission publishes second annual FDI screening … were not notified to the FDI Mechanism, but the total is still significant. A total of 1,563 requests for … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2015

Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for Canada

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for Canada Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial and … level of protection in each unique situation. [COMPANY] is different from other providers in the industry because of … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or other websites owned …
Articles
Marian Exall and John D. "Jack" Capers Junior
07/01/2003

Written in the wake of the Enron situation, this article examines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as a means of reiterating the importance of honest accounting as a means of averting potential compliance crises before they have the chance to develop.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… terrible price paid by Enron shareholders and employees is well known. Congress enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of … company manage­ ment—^with establishing procedures for the receipt and treatment of complaints regarding … tips from employees. Responsibility for handling employee com­ plaints is new to audit committees. Most companies …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group and event letter of intent.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group and Event Letter of Intent February 8, 2017 This is a sample group and event letter of intent. Resource … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … the first list is uploaded and/or Hotel will publish a website for attendees to access to manage their modifications …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of business conduct of company and its subsidiaries.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Conduct of Company and Its Subsidiaries May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of business conduct of company and its … To set forth and establish compliance with guidelines for ethical business conduct, including conducting business … can access the web page at: [INDEPENDENT REPORTING COMPANY WEBSITE HYPERLINK] Approvals and Waivers The Code sets out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/27/2023
Wisdom is your gold chip to a solid career as well as deep personal satisfaction shares James Bellerjeau in this Career Path column.
#ACCDocket
… Life James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 03/27/2023 Wisdom is your gold chip to a solid career as well as deep personal … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com You might greatly improve your quality of life by … people don't appreciate these simple rules: When demand for goods and services remains constant but supplies are …
Articles
Global Legal Group
03/20/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to environment and climate change laws and regulations around the world.

Issue covered include environmental policy and its enforcement, environmental permits, waste, and liabilities.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… & Climate Change Law Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … appropriate forest management. According to the TSE website, it is possible for even overseas corporations to …
Program Materials
Christopher D.T. Guiffre - senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, Cubist Pharmaceuticals; Molly McQueen - vice president and general counsel, Compass Advisors, LLC; and Richard S. Veys - general counsel, First Alert/Powermate, Inc.
04/20/2004

Tips and tools for organizing your law department that focuses on "do-it-yourself" solutions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 302:Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Law Department from … and humor to get your clients to use it Designate a website administrator to maintain and further develop your …
Program Materials
Elisa Garcia <br />EVP and General Counsel <br />Office Depot, Inc. <br />Fred Paulmann <br />Principal <br />The Counsel Management Group, LLC <br />
10/25/2010

Ready to move from the billable hour to value-based fee structures for at least some of your outside counsel spend? Not sure how to decide which fee structures are most appropriate for which matter types or stages of matters? Come to this session to learn how to put together your own decision tree. We’ll walk through the considerations you need to weigh when deciding fee structures – with a focus on two increasingly popular approaches: risk collars and fixed fees. We recommend that you combine this with session 401, to expand your toolkit of options.

… move from the billable hour to value-based fee structures for at least some of your outside counsel spend? Not sure how … … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 2:30pm-4:00pm 301 - Outside Counsel …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
01/06/2023
2 pages

Learn corporate governance trends for public companies in the United Kingdom, following the publication of the annual review from the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in light of the UK Corporate Governance (UKCG) Code.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-FRC publish annual review of corporate governance … and how they will monitor this to ensure that it is effective. In terms of supplier engagement, … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/21/2022
3 pages

Learn about data subject access requests (SARs) and global data privacy legislation and considerations for HR Strategists.

… and eCommerce Region: Global File eversheds-sutherland.com-The global HR strategist chapter seven data privacy and … jurisdiction but will often include personal data that is subject to legal privilege, third-party personal data, … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
This article provides practical guidance to employers and in-house counsel on how best to avoid liability when outsourcing globally.
… Docket Article Employment Law Issues in a Global “Gig” Economy C. Whitfield Caughman Brett T. Lane … The line between independent contractor and employee is often determined by the (1) employer’s control over the worker, (2) the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss, (3) investment in facilities, (4) …
Program Materials
Daniel Cole, Nieves Julisa Edwards, David Morales, Lauri Prather
10/20/2015

You know the difference between a raffle and a sweepstakes. What now? How do you turn that knowledge into a functioning contest or sweepstakes? This discussion will cover practical steps including registering with state regulators, selecting a vendor, crafting rules and disclosures, reviewing advertising and dealing with privacy issues in the digital age.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… • Chance - Any part of the winner selection process that is beyond the control of the participant • Prize - Anything … - Prohibited in all 50 states, unless allowed for charitable organizations - E.g., illegal lotteries, … Your Objective – Create "Buzz" about Products/Services – Website Traffic – Build Email List – Advertising Content at a …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

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

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia
… 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 …
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