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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2013

Notice of the Texas Attorney General's intent to file administrative expense claim for post-petition civil fines and penalties

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Debtor has been operating its online dating business, True.com, in violation of several Texas consumer protection laws. … structure, consumers can submit information to the website without a paid subscription. bankruptcy case, … penalties incurred by the estate.1 The Attorney General is currently negotiating with counsel for Debtor, counsel for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
ACC Hong Kong board members share in this Q&A what the chapter has to offer and how to get involved.
… to proudly represent the interests of lawyers working for corporations and government throughout Hong Kong. ACC … to be the best version of themselves, and ACC Hong Kong is constantly developing resources to professionally upskill … seminars, workshops, and events from in-person to online. This serves the goal of being proactive during these …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/29/2014

This document seeks to bring together the previous work done by the Working Party of EU Data Protection Commissioners established under Article 29 of the Data Protection Directive1 into a more comprehensive set of views covering all the central questions raised by flows of personal data to third countries in the context of the application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in Articles 25 and 26 of the directive. (The text of these articles is attached as Annex 2).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in … regarding credit-worthiness A community citizen wishes to buy a holiday home in Country A outside the EC and applies …
Articles
Soo Y. Kang, General Counsel and Director of the Consulting Division, Zasio Enterprises Inc. and Carlos Perez, Partner and Head of Information Technology and Compliance, ECIJA
12/01/2017
3 pages

The increased connectivity of people and things is creating previously unimaginable amounts of data. In this article, in-house counsel can learn how to avoid the ethical perils and pitfalls of big data.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 3 pages The increased connectivity of people and things is creating previously unimaginable amounts of data. In this … and a regulatory investigation. Spokeo, Inc. operates a website where users can access and run queries about … e-commerce, and online marketing issues. acla.acc.com 15VOLUME 27, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2017 3. What steps are …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/21/2015

This is a proposed outline for a seminar on antitrust compliance programs.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… – Antitrust Compliance Programs October 21, 2015 This is a proposed outline for a seminar on antitrust compliance programs. Resource … effective tool that is growing in popularity. Once a year online training is not sufficient. It should be supplemented …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
This article imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not satisfied with the status quo. “That is just the way it is,” is not a sufficient answer at their company.
… imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not … when to quit.   Consider pursuing an aggressive Motion for Summary Judgment strategy, and locating game-changing … Your litigator can provide a draft or sample. ACC’s website also has examples. Your internal business team needs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
When Michael Eckhardt joined Wawa in 2005 from a law firm, the firm’s partners teased him that he would soon get bored being an in-house lawyer for a coffee-and-hoagie shop. Fifteen years later, he can confidently say they couldn’t have been more wrong.
… top exercises on the company’s key operational risks and is now part of a team handling the evolving COVID crisis. … what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . The company can never rest on its laurels because …  (Oct. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Maria Castner
05/01/2007

Provides an overview of trademark and copyright issues that will empower you to maximize your company's brand assets and avoid liability.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of matters, including intellectual property issues. It is not enough to simply give reliable legal advice; in-house … assets and avoid liability. Maximizing Your Brand Assets For many companies, brands are the most valuable assets. For … DC. she can be reached at maria. castner@digene.com ACC Docket 45 May 2007 Protection of the Brand Once a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply, Inc.
07/27/2013

This course is intended to help you avoid contention, conflict and dissatisfaction among your employees. If left unchecked, employee discontent can lead to high turnover, low morale and efforts to unionize. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Avoidance Author WeComply, Inc. July 27, 2013 This course is intended to help you avoid contention, conflict and … turnover, low morale and efforts to unionize. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
5 pages

This briefing discusses legal aspects relating to sustainable finance, and trends and developments that are relevant for financing sustainable development in focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Region: Africa, South Africa
… perspective South Africa Introduction Sustainable finance is a hot topic for investors, banks and corporates around the … mailto:pieter.vanwelzen@cms-rm.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … This … Association. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 10, 2022. … CMS … This briefing …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These are sample rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information via social networking forums whether used in or outside the workplace.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… December 22, 2015 These are sample rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information via social … a comment on social networking sites. However, the Company is also committed to ensuring that the use of such … or sell any of Company's products or services on any website or social network. 6. Proprietary and Confidential …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
16 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 Brazil.

… 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
Nancy Jessen and Bret Baccus, Huron Consulting Group
08/15/2010

Top ten tips to illustrate how taking a holistic, enterprise-wide view of contract management will aid in striking the balance between risk and business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… consistency and manage risk while minimizing the need for law department intervention. Simplified standard contract … will be more accepted within an organization when it is based on shared perspectives of risk tolerance throughout … hard copy signatures, such as fax-back, registered e-mail, website checkbox, and digital signatures, can be used, as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a two-party master escrow service agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives our customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Master Escrow Service Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a two-party master escrow service agreement where the … is focused on defining his or her own unique needs for a comprehensive service-not on studying and struggling to … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or any other website
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Virtual distance can lead to unwanted consequences, including an 80 percent decline in trust. While trust takes time to build, once it’s established, it’s possible to retain it with thoughtful practices. In this article, the authors offer suggestions on how to best bridge the “distance gap.”
… It may be tempting to over-rely on email, texting, and online chats, but the technology can sometimes obscure the … to do work in real time, figure out a time that works best for everyone. Once you have times agreed to, stick to them. … of sight. Even if you don’t have anything to report, it is important to regularly check with your client so you can …
02/22/2017

The good, the bad and the strategy - IP in changing times - presentation held in Melbourne 22 February 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 2017 2 TRADE MARKS LIZ GODFREY | PRINCIPAL egodfrey@davies.com.au MICHAEL WOLNIZER | PRINCIPAL mwolnizer@davies.com.au 3 … attached to the application form. The outline of the shoe is not part of the trade mark but is intended only to show … be in Australia: No use unless there is evidence that the website specifically targets or is directed to soliciting …
02/28/2017

The good, the bad and the strategy - IP in changing times - presentation held in Adelaide 28 February 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 3 TRADE MARKS LIZ GODFREY | PRINCIPAL egodfrey@davies.com.au IAN DREW| PRINCIPAL idrew@davies.com.au 4 OUTLINE … attached to the application form. The outline of the shoe is not part of the trade mark but is intended only to show … be in Australia: No use unless there is evidence that the website specifically targets or is directed to soliciting …
03/23/2017

The Good, the Bad and the Strategy - IP in Changing Times - presentation held in Brisbane 23 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 2017 2 TRADE MARKS NICK HOLMES| PRINCIPAL nholmes@davies.com.au MARION HEATHCOTE| PRINCIPAL mheathcote@davies.com.au 3 … attached to the application form. The outline of the shoe is not part of the trade mark but is intended only to show … be in Australia: No use unless there is evidence that the website specifically targets or is directed to soliciting …
03/30/2017

Drone Laws - presentation held in Sydney 30 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 2017 2 TRADE MARKS NICK HOLMES| PRINCIPAL nholmes@davies.com.au MARION HEATHCOTE| PRINCIPAL mheathcote@davies.com.au 3 … attached to the application form. The outline of the shoe is not part of the trade mark but is intended only to show … be in Australia: No use unless there is evidence that the website specifically targets or is directed to soliciting …
Articles
08/01/2015

This is an employee policy for appropriate use of social media and related rules and prohibitions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Social Media Policy (US) August 1, 2015 This is an employee policy for appropriate use of social media and … Note, Social Media: A Quick Guide (http://us.practicallaw.com/0- 501-1442)). Setting up a practical and enforceable … Notice 10-06, 2010 WL 454615; see also Social Media Website and the Use of Personal Devices for Business …
… Education & Events Online education and in-person programs for in-house counsel and legal operations …
Articles
Jolie Lin, Kathleen Hogan
06/01/2012
4 pages

This article talks about giving substance to implementing change and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… and seeing that each process that a department takes on is an opportunity for improvement. Resource Details Interest … programs. Jolie can be reached at jolie.lin@bmo.com. Kathleen Hogan is the Senior Counsel and Director of … permission. For more information about ILTA, visit their website at www.iltanet.org. knowledge management JUNE | 12 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
11/29/2016

The ACC Law Department Management Report is a study of corporate law departments and their operations based on a survey of nearly 300 chief legal officers, general counsel, and legal operations professionals across 37 industries and 25 countries. This report builds on the chief legal officers survey and other ACC reports, discussing the qualities that drive high-performing legal operations in top law departments. This resource also contains benchmarks for companies and leaders looking to learn more about the evolution of the general counsel as a strategic business partner.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… November 29, 2016 The ACC Law Department Management Report is a study of corporate law departments and their operations … law departments. This resource also contains benchmarks for companies and leaders looking to learn more about the … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. ACC LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT 2016 REPORT …
Program Materials
Jordan Cowman, Teresa Davidson, Kasey Ingram, Robert Jett
05/19/2015

Understand what comprises an effective compliance program; Understand how organizations with international business units or markets may need to address language barriers and cultural issues when it comes to codes of conduct, compliance training, investigations and remedial actions; Learn to implement and maintain effective monitoring mechanisms and audit plans, which pose ongoing challenges for in-house counsel whose compliance hat is often one of many in their closet; Discuss the implications of compliance reporting channels, e.g., reports to the general counsel/chief legal officer vs. reports to the chief compliance officer; and Learn the nuts and bolts of rolling out and maintaining an effective global compliance program.

… mechanisms and audit plans, which pose ongoing challenges for in-house counsel whose compliance hat is often one of many in their closet; Discuss the …  US   FCPA   FATCA,  etc.   Cross  Border  Jurisdic唰n   ONLINE  RESOURCES   •  http://www.oecd.org/daf/anti-bribery/ … •  http://www.fcpablog.com/ •  …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Learn about the impact of the European Whistleblowing Directive on global employers in and outside the European Union.

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Region: Global, European Union
… Overview of the Directive The purpose of the Directive is to create a minimum EU-wide standard to ensure that … D +44 20 7320 6133 M +44 7552 518002 purvis.ghani@dentons.com Sarah Jackman Counsel, Glasgow D +44 141 271 5314 M +44 … European Union. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 11, 2022. … Dentons … Learn …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2021
In the year since it was enforced, how has the California Consumer Privacy Act affected Fortune 500 companies? Here’s an overview of emerging trends and patterns.
… … Cheat Sheet California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This is the first US statute to impose standard requirements on … and patterns. Background on the CCPA The CCPA applies to for-profit organizations that fulfill one of the following … (including in some cases a toll-free telephone number or online form) for submitting requests 7. Date the privacy …
Articles
Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
35 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in England and Wales.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
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 … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
The modern general counsel continues to evolve into a true generalist and should play a central role in driving cross-functional corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
… social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. What is different is the fast-rising prominence of the “E” and “S” … goals. Consider  that sustainability reports, corporate website postings, and presentations could expose the company … MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
“It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc
… “It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc Resource Details … Adam Walters ASSISTANT … in-house to get a cushy job with great work-life balance is not something I have experienced.” Walters, who was the …
Articles
10/05/2015

This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and acquisitions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Acquisitions 2015—Switzerland October 5, 2015 This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and … Foreigners (“Lex Koller”). 1.2 Are there different rules for different types of company? The SESTA and the takeover … of misleading information and the execution of any buy or sale orders that give false or misleading signals in
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