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Program Materials
A. Patricia Marcucci - Senior Operations Counsel, BellSouth International, Inc.; Phillip A. Pesek - Senior Corporate Counsel International, The Home Depot; Michael F. Pillow - Assistant General Counsel, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation; Mitchell C. Shelowitz - Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP
10/01/2004

703 - Successfully Conducting Business Internationally

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
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 703:Successfully Conducting Business Internationally A. … for local venue. Check the international weather.com website
Articles
Demarest Advogados
08/30/2013

Overview Brazil's business environment. Includes discussion of tax law, legal system, investment law, intellectual property considerations, and marketing.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… closed regardless of CADE's approval. Legal system 2. What is the legal system based on (for example, civil law, common … de Defesa Econômica) (http://cade.gov.br). The website gives guidance on the competition law rules. … T +55-11-3356-1822 F +55-11-3356-1700 E procha@demarest.com.br W www.demarest.com.br Qualified. São Paulo, 1993 Areas …
Articles
Jeff Levinson
01/04/2012

This is a smart and focused list of points you need to keep in mind as you act as counsel and business person in a merger deal for United States based mergers and acquisitions.

… Articles Top Ten Rules for Mergers and Acquisitions Success Author Jeff Levinson January 4, 2012 This is a smart and focused list of points you need to keep in … risk. Here is where judgment is critical as is management buy in risk aversion does not lead to business success. You …
Articles
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: Colombia
… 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 …
Articles
Allen & Overy
03/19/2014
24 pages

The authors of the following article are from the Global Law Intelligence Unit – a faculty of expert Allen & Overy lawyers dedicated to cross-border law and to helping solve the puzzles of multi-jurisdictional law.

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Source: Resource Library
… bondholders and other creditors should know www.allenovery.com GLOBAL LAW INTELLIGENcE uNIT © Allen & Overy LLP 2010 Are … there any rules? Practically every aspect of financial law is regulated and controlled to the highest degree. Not so … sovereign states have been de facto bankrupt, even if only for a few months, during this period. If we took the map back …
Articles
Hawley Troxell, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Idaho, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Idaho Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Hawley Troxell Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … are available on the Idaho Secretary of State’s website: http://www.sos.idaho.gov/corp/corpform.htm. …
Articles
Joaquim Manhães Moreira, Lucas Kurtz, and Ricardo Ciconelo, Manhães Moreira Advogados Associados
01/22/2014
2 pages

A review of strategies to reduce social security contribution costs under Brazilian law.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… contributions Introduction Remuneration for work is an important link in the economic equation of the supply … (+55 11 3145 9555) or email (joaquim.manhaes@mmaalaw.com, lucas.kurtz@mmaalaw.com or … Moreira Advogados Associados website can be accessed at www.mmaalaw.com. …
Articles
K Royal and Tracy Stanton
04/01/2016

The greatest disparities in the legal profession are found in the upper levels of legal executives, such as general counsel or managing partners. This article explores how life circumstances, skills, behavior, and the availability of mentoring contribute to these differences, and the potential for technology to break down barriers.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Furthermore, this study revealed that, while the gap is slowly closing, there is still a significant disparity in … CellTrust Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ. k.royal@celltrust.com; @heartofprivacy Tracy Stanton is senior counsel - asset … their business. Walmart states on its law firm supplier website: “As with diversity, firms handling Walmart work are …
Articles
Brian C. Quinn - associate general counsel in the Transmission Networks sector, Scientific Atlanta, and Kenneth A. Adams - consultant and speaker on contract drafting
12/01/2007

Like many of the contracts in-house attorneys are tasked with drawing up and overseeing, developing commercial contracts involves a number of steps. This article provides you with each step in the process, discusses the challenges involved and new approaches to help address those challenges, and offers an example of how one such contract was created and implemented.

… that approach comes at a significant cost—the workload is too big for the process to be considered anything other … enterprise sales. He can be reached at briquinn@cisco.com. KenneTH a. adamS is a consultant and speaker on contract … part of the process. One such tool is the wiki, a type of website that allows visitors to easily add, remove, and …
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Eversheds Sutherland
10/19/2022
2 pages

Learn about consequences and recommendations around faulty e-disclosures in the UK.

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Region: United Kingdom
… eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-Beware the inexperienced IT department - Paying the price … relevant expertise to conduct eDiscovery (if the client is to conduct any part of the disclosure process in-house) … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Adam Palmer -- Internet Policy Counsel, .ORG
09/01/2009

This article discusses the intricate legalities of and difficulties presented by web-based technology.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… work filled with professional purpose. the World Wide Web is an ever-changing, ever-expanding virtual vast land and his … to major brand hold- ers so that when people go to a website and see a name, they can be confident that it is the … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Right now, the internet is in a tremendous time of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/06/2024
Rishi Varma, Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, chief legal and compliance officer, and corporate secretary, discusses his transition into a new industry, Cargill’s workplace culture, his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson.
… his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. … Details … Banner artwork by maxsattana / Shutterstock.com Rishi Varma, corporate senior vice president, chief legal … in-house after law school and if law firm experience is critical to being successful as an in-house attorney, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Norton Rose Fulbright
01/22/2015
17 pages

A sample Due Diligence Request List for M&A Transaction.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Due Diligence Request List for M&A Transaction Author Norton Rose Fulbright January 22, … LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE REQUEST LIST Set forth below is a list of documents and information to be reviewed by … at 214.855.8369 or harvadockery@nortonrosefulbright.com. Submitted: December 2014 … A sample Due Diligence …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/20/2014

Process and Project Mangement

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Source: Resource Library
… Business Acumen Substantive Legal Knowledge Drives Need for Project & Process Management Maturing expectations of …  management  and  change  management   •  The  result  is  a  disciplined  way  to  think  through  and  deliver …     •  WIN’s   •  Lessons  Learned   •  Control  Plan   •  Online  collabora?on  pla?orms   •  Ma?er  Management   •  …
Articles
01/31/2001

Are you dreading performance evaluation time in your department? Fear not. Help is at hand. No, we can’t tackle them for you, but the samples and advice in this article should go a long way toward helping you achieve your goal.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… evaluation time in your department? Fear not. Help is at hand. No, we can’t tackle them for you, but the samples and advice in this article should go … may feel that they do not receive enough feedback or com­ munication.^ You probably remember the following drill: …
Advocacy Filings
John H. McGuckin, Jr. - executive vice president and general counsel, Union Bank of California; Susan J. Hackett - senior vice president, general counsel and assistant secretary, American Corporate Counsel Association
12/02/1999

A brief arguing that the prevailing market rate is the most reasonable, equitable, and predictable method of calculating reasonable attorney fees for in-house counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2, 1999 A brief arguing that the prevailing market rate is the most reasonable, equitable, and predictable method of calculating reasonable attorney fees for in-house counsel. Resource Details Interest Area: … F.R.D. 640 (S.D. Tex. 1982) Margolin v. Regional Planning Com., 134 Cal. App. 3d 999 (1982) Mid-Hudson Legal Services, …
Program Materials
Scott Appleton
06/01/2013

Drawing on the tips imparted by panelists of a recent conference hosted by law firm Norton Rose, this article assesses the business opportunities opening up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

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Source: Meetings
Region: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
… up to international companies in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). Resource Details … Business in the GCC By Scott Appleton (scott@954consulting.com), 954 Consulting A region of competing and contrasting … the capital, Abu Dhabi. The combined population of the GCC is around 50 2 EMEA BRIEFINGS JuNE 2013 © Association of …
Checklists
WeComply
10/25/2010

A sample course for trainers giving information to employees on appropriate internet use in the office.

… Usage Author WeComply October 25, 2010 A sample course for trainers giving information to employees on appropriate … in PowerPoint’s help guide for instructions. The course is also available online for those who cannot attend the … or to set up the online version, visit www.wecomply.com/diy. Appropriate Internet Use Copyright © 2010 WeComply, …
Articles
10/01/2005

Conflict of interest issues can be extremely difficult to solve because they often occur in highly personal contexts, raise complicated questions of law and ethics, and do not allow for clear-cut answers. The best way to handle such conflict of interest issues is proactively, and this Toolkit gives the basics on how it's done.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… The best way to handle such conflict of interest issues is proactively, and this Toolkit gives the basics on how it's … involved in the deal gets a $3,000 watch from one of your com- pany’s vice presidents. Not only do conflict of interest … the code is filed with the SEC or posted on the company’s website. We recom- mend the latter method because it offers …
Jim Sturm
12/01/2019
6 pages

As data breach duties and consumer privacy rights become more pronounced, it is imperative to understand your customers’ expectations.

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Region: United States, European Union
… and consumer privacy rights become more pronounced, it is imperative to understand your customers’ expectations. … the age of 18 showed that only 25 percent believe most com- panies handle their sensitive personal data responsibly, … Essentially every organization that has a consumer-facing website also has a privacy notice, usually in the form of an …
Articles
Susan Hackett, senior vice president and general counsel, ACC
09/01/2005

The author walks you through how the corporate attorney-client privilege is eroding in today's world of corporate transparency, discusses the effects of these changes on companies, and concludes with a call to arms.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… you through how the corporate attorney-client privilege is eroding in today's world of corporate transparency, … to your law department, contact Susan at hackett@acca.com. By the time you file the 10-Q, you have seen the … credit or cooperation”), available on the Task Force’s website at www.abanet.org/buslaw/ attorneyclient. 10. See …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This course explains the basic requirements that an organization must meet when contracting with the federal government. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Welcome to our OFCCP … are available online at the U.S. Department of Labor website in various languages. Compliance with Executive Order …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about crypto assets and NFT risks and the state of regulation of them in South Africa.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: South Africa, Africa
… Region: South Africa, Africa File eversheds-sutherland.com-Unregulated Crypto Assets do your homework before joining … jargon, crypto assets are digital assets in which value is created, ownership is verified, and the asset is … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about effects of a new procurement model for water and sewage contracts in the United Kingdom.

… Area: Commercial and Contracts File eversheds-sutherland.com-Statutory payment and adjudication provisions excluded … of high value water and sewerage infrastructure. This is a new means of outsourcing, which is hoped to bring … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/22/2023
1 pages

This article discusses the Czech Republic government adopts a long-awaited amendment changing rules for energy price caps applicable to large enterprises.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Region: Czech Republic
… Utility Region: Czech Republic File eversheds-sutherland.com-New rules for energy price caps in Czech Republic.pdf … to delivery points in the Czech Republic. The purpose is to simplify for Member States to monitor exceedances of … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about the possibilities, advantages, and legal implications of cashless stores in Belgium.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Belgium, European Union
… Region: Belgium, European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-Are cashless stores the future.pdf (137.51 KB) Download … to customers in store. Does this imply that there is a possibility to set up a cashless store in Belgium? In … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Patricia Rodrigues, Raul César Ferreira (Herd) SA
11/04/2014
8 pages

This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Mozambique, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mozambique
… & 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 …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon, LLP
10/15/2009
165 pages

This guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the province of Quebec. Because of Canada’s federal structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by the Canadian Constitution, although in some areas of divided authority both federal and provincial laws may apply.

… structure, the authority to make laws and regulations is divided between the federal and provincial governments by … CHICAGO LONDON BAHRAIN AL-KHOBAR* BEIJING SHANGHAI* blakes.com * Associated Office Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP A … and special publications on Quebec legal developments. For further information about these reports and publications, … 41 4.5.4 Website
Articles
05/01/2002

In the past several years, the SEC has substantially increased requirements for the audit committees of public companies. The NYSE, NASD and AMEX have also created requirements for audit committee members. Read this article to see how to navigate these requirements and reform your company's audit committee requirements in light of the Enron debacle.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Do Th3y Have? HowMuch Responsibilit^hould They Have? ere is a good model of key provisions for the sort of audit … industry. He is available at jfreedman@deweyballantine.com. Bart R. Schwartz is senior vice president and general … of Financial Reporting Process, available on NASD website (www.nasd.com) under News & Highlights, Archives, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a sample escrow agreement between the Depositor and by any additional party enrolling as a "Beneficiary" upon execution of the Enrollment Form.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Depositor and Beneficiary February 23, 2016 This is a sample escrow agreement between the Depositor and by any … Services under this Agreement by submitting a work request for certain Company Services ("Work Request") via written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or other websites owned …
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