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Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
6 pages

Learn about the significant changes to data protection laws in the UK and what organizations need to do as a result of these changes.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… post-Brexit. Its response document was comprehensive. It is clear the government has considered the large volume of … small number of additional non-intrusive purposes, such as website traffic monitoring; • 4 International transfers … Partner, London D +44 20 7246 7423 simon.elliott@dentons.com Esther Rusling Senior Associate, Milton Keynes D +44 20 …
Articles
Matthew Nelson
01/20/2016

In case there was any doubt, the FTC v. Wyndham decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… doubt, the FTC v. Wyndham decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses … “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting com- merce” as the legal basis for initiating the action. The … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/22/2023
5 pages

In a first-of-its-kind case to focus on trademark infringement and dilution in the virtual world, a nine-person jury in Manhattan, New York has sided with the French fashion house, Hermès International S.A (“Hermes”) in its legal battle against Sonny Estival aka Mason Rothschild (“Rothschild”), the creator of the “MetaBirken” Non-Fungible tokens (“NFTs”).

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global
… Property Region: Global File eversheds-sutherland.com-Reality prevails as Hermès trumps MetaBirkins Trademark … trademark law and freedom of expression in the NFT space is concerned and offers some clarity on how courts will deal … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/17/2004

A sample code of business conduct that provides a general statement regarding the company's expectations as to the legal and ethical nature of conduct of employees while acting on the company's behalf and to provide for the administration of the code of conduct.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… while acting on the company's behalf and to provide for the administration of the code of conduct. Resource … Regarding the Code of Conduct (the “General Statement”) is to provide a general statement regarding the Company's … or its securities, that Employee is prohibited from buying or selling stock in the company until the information …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/05/2017

This sample agreement is drafted under English law as a starting point for use where a supplier company wants to appoint a distributor to sell the supplier company's products in a particular country or territory.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… (Pro-Supplier) June 5, 2017 This sample agreement is drafted under English law as a starting point for use where a supplier company wants to appoint a … of units of each Product that the Distributor wishes to buy; and the Distributor's preferred delivery date. The …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
34 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Wales.

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Region: United Kingdom
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … the dedicated notification form, available from the CMA's website. The CMA does not normally respond to individual …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/06/2024
Still using PDFs for contract redlines? There’s a better way! Nada Alnajafi, senior corporate counsel of Franklin Templeton and founder of Contract Nerds, shares how in-house counsel can bridge the redlining gap with outside counsel for more fruitful collaborations. #ContractNerds #ContractRedlining #LegalInsights #ACC #ACCDocket
… Alnajafi Publication Date: 05/06/2024 Still using PDFs for contract redlines? There’s a better way! Nada Alnajafi, … But in 2024 — the age of screens and generative AI — how is this still happening? When I asked this outside counsel to … and proven results. Ilona Viktarovich / Shutterstock.com Because we learn how to redline contracts on our own and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
Even if you’ve built a solid team at headquarters, expanding internationally is a completely new challenge. The legal landscape varies from one part of the world to another. Differences in culture, educational systems, and compensation expectations all present their own complications. Where do you begin?
… a solid team at headquarters, expanding internationally is a completely new challenge. The legal landscape varies … and avoid confusion or duplication. Manage expectations. For your nascent legal team, find the best candidates that … more about Major, Lindsey & Africa, visit www.mlaglobal.com . Compensation and benefits When it comes to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2022
What role does trust play in AI ethics framework? And how should AI be regulated? Fujitsu Australia Limited Corporate Counsel Sara Wedgwood analyses the criticisms levied against AI ethics frameworks. #ACCDocket #AI #legaltech #ethics
… and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Trust is critical . In order for organizations to expand the use of AI, they need to be … lists prohibited AI applications including:   Manipulative online practices that produce physical or psychological harms …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of new data privacy laws in Asia. While certain countries like Malaysia do not actively police their own privacy laws, a number of others, including Singapore, have substantially increased enforcement actions.
… Act (PDPA ) to provide a broader spectrum of powers for regulators to investigate data privacy violations. … reputation. While the size of the fines for non-compliance is relatively tame in comparison to countries in the European … K-Box members’ information had been leaked and uploaded online. The breach impacted the following types of data: …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/15/2023
2 pages

On 28 February 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its Regulatory Initiatives Grid updating the timeline of the Overseas Funds Regime (“OFR”), the new equivalence regime for retail investment funds and money market funds established outside the UK, which will allow recognised funds to be marketed to the public in the United Kingdom.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom
… Services Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-UKs FCA updates timeline of Overseas Funds Regime.pdf … commenced in February 2022. The FCA has confirmed that it is now working on operationalising the OFR and will be … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Allen & Overy
06/01/2013

On 19 March 2013, under file No XI ZR 431/11, the German Federal Supreme Court clarified the circumstances in which an investor may have a misselling claim against a “direct bank” (i.e. a bank holding an account for the deposit of securities on an execution-only basis only).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… against a “direct bank” (i.e. a bank holding an account for the deposit of securities on an execution-only basis … experience. A direct bank may, however, be liable if it is aware or should have been aware that an investor is … please contact Sarah Garvey sarah.garvey@allenovery.com, or tel +44 (0)20 3088 3710.   … On 19 March 2013, under …
Program Materials
Robert Richards, Samuel Schlessinger
10/18/2016

This is a supplemental presentation for this session.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Robert Richards, Samuel Schlessinger October 18, 2016 This is a supplemental presentation for this session. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … Dentons US LLPT 1-312-876-2827samuel.schlessinger@dentons.com Robert RichardsPartner Dentons US LLPT …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
17 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview and practical analysis for public procurement issues and procedures in Germany.

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Region: Germany
… 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://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … Protection W www.gesetze-im-internet.de Description. The website contains the current version of GWB. An English …
Articles
Bill Ojile and Gil Rudawsky
07/01/2013

Check out this 2014 Apex, Excel and Communicator Award-winning article! The standard “no comment” response to a media frenzy surrounding pending litigation is an approach that some legal counsel have opted out of in favor of more detailed disclosure. Such an approach addresses not
only the media, but also other company constituencies who are impacted by the negative attention. This article details how to create a platform for proactive responses.

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Interest Area: Media and Publishing
Source: ACC Docket
… response to a media frenzy surrounding pending litigation is an approach that some legal counsel have opted out of in … on the road to recovery. for example, create a response website that employees can access, which details the facts of … enlarge the story. Make your response to the request for com- ment a positive, forward-looking statement about the …
Articles
10/06/2015

This article provides an overview of the main Swiss criminal law provisions, which prohibit<br />the theft and disclosure of banking information to foreign authorities or courts, and to see how they have been applied to whistleblowers in recent cases by Swiss courts and authorities.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… himself or a third party an unlawful gain, takes, for himself or a third party, data which is recorded or transmitted electronically or in a similar … in September 2014, available (in English) on the following website: http://www.swissbanking.org/en/2014_ …
Articles
Rachel Stoermer
03/01/2015

There are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. Learn how to best instruct clients on taking advantage of this technology.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… VP signature and initials from the CFO and neither of them is in the office today.  Most of us have been in a situation … include: ■■ Clicking “I Agree” (or something similar) on a website in order to receive services or access content (these … There is no longer any doubt that contracts can be com- pleted electronically, and the electronic records will …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
02/15/2023
11 pages

This is a sample Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence checklist in a corporate acquisition, for the analysis of the seller's IP assets and related matters.

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… Townsend & Stockton LLP February 15, 2023 11 pages This is a sample Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence checklist in a corporate acquisition, for the analysis of the seller's IP assets and related … Japan) by owner names and principal marks 2. Registry website searches for jurisdictions not available in
Articles
Marya M. Rose, M. Angella Castille, Virginia Harper Ho
09/01/2007

US companies are constantly expanding, allowing them to stay competitive, but also opening the door to corporate compliance risks. Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and this article discusses the issues that can arise and offers suggestions on how to be effective.

… Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and … an essential part of the competitive strategy of many US com- panies. However, growing globally also raises new … of national security. It is also an essential first step for companies with a broader corpo- rate social …
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

Continue your exploration of value-based fee structure options - looking beyond what was covered in Session 301. We’ll walk through the considerations to weigh when deciding fee structures, focusing on three more popular approaches: portfolio retainers, success/incentive fees, and contingencies. We recommend that you combine this with session 301, to expand your toolkit of options.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… … 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 4:30pm-6:00pm 401 - Outside Counsel … Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida. She has global responsibility for Office Depot's legal, regulatory, compliance, internal …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/02/2021
Some pieces of technology are so good they withstand the test of time. RSS is one you may use every day without realizing it.
… are so good they withstand the test of time. RSS is one you may use every day without realizing it. Resource … broadcast updates as they are published. It stands for Really Simple Syndication. If you listen to almost any … upward arrow coming out of it to be taken directly to the website. Because it is simple to enable RSS for almost any …
Articles
Laura Opilio and Maria Letizia Patania, CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni
01/18/2016

In this article, key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding health care, pharmaceutical, and medical device industry laws and compliance in Italy.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: Italy
… mbB Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 2042-4329 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … identification elements of the pharmacy or shop; and • the website address used for the online distribution. Once 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.

Resource Details
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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
Companies across the world outsource a significant amount of business to India, which includes a sizeable amount of personal data. The concerns such companies face are that they have a duty to shield their customers from the possibility that employees of foreign-service providers may misuse their personal data.
… Docket Article The Landscape of Data Privacy Legislation in India Abhijit Poonja Anind Thomas Publication Date: … two decades. Two contrasting models. The European model for data privacy, the 1995 EU Directive, is compared with the 2008 Indian Parliament Amendments to the …
Program Materials
Lauren E. Lonergan, James Zappa
06/02/2014

Materials from the June 2, 2014 Corporate Counsel University Lunch and Keynote Presentation on social media standards.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
… serves on Briggs and Morgan's board of directors and is the former head of the business litigation section. Ms. …  before  starting  an  external  3M-­‐sponsored  blog,  website,  podcast,  account,  page,  group,  etc.  related …  brands  and  identity  in  social  media.    See  www.3M.com/identity  for  additional  information.    • Include …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
5 pages

This article summarises the German Parliament's legislative package on renewable energy, which is regarded as the largest energy policy amendment in decades.

Resource Details
Region: Germany
… legislative package on renewable energy, which is regarded as the largest energy policy amendment in … Public Utility Region: Germany File eversheds-sutherland.com-Germany adopts reform for massive expansion of renewable … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/23/2023
3 pages

After a 4-year freeze, the Hong Kong Executive Council endorsed the Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation on 10 January 2023 to raise the statutory minimum wage by HK$2.5 to HK$40 per hour, representing a 6.7% hike. Subject to the approval of the Legislative Council, the revised rate will come into force on 1 May 2023, the Labor day.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Hong Kong
… and Labor Region: Hong Kong File eversheds-sutherland.com-Hong Kongs statutory minimum wage to be raised by HK25 to … record the total number of hours worked by an employee who is paid not less than HK$16,300. The current monetary cap … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Thomas Munk Rasmussen, Partner, Susanne Stougaard, Partner, Mikkel Friis Rossa, Partner, Charlotte Bagger Tranberg, Partner, Egil Husum, Managing Associate, Bech-Bruun Law Firm P/S
03/16/2022
5 pages

The Danish Data Protection Agency published its 2022 inspection plan, which involves new focus areas, but also repeats areas from previous years. This article is an overview of the inspection plan, and how your organisation can prepare for a possible inspection.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, Denmark
… Articles Are You Ready for an Inspection by the Danish Data Protection Agency in … but also repeats areas from previous years. This article is an overview of the inspection plan, and how your … as repeats, such as the processing of personal data of website visitors and auditing of data processors. When the …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the United States.

… 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 … from time to time. The FTC publishes the HSR form on its website. Merger Control in the United States: Overview …
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