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Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
2 pages

The UK Government has published its Response Statement following the White Paper published in March 2021 on audit and corporate governance reform.

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Region: United Kingdom
… Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance Summary … which have been in the pipeline for a long time, is a positive development. However, the FRC is not alone in … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
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.

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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
The World Bank
02/03/2014
20 pages

In the past 50 years women’s legal status has improved all over the world. But many laws still make it difficult for women to fully participate in economic life - whether by getting jobs or starting businesses. Discriminatory rules bar women from certain jobs, restrict access to capital for women-owned firms and limit women’s capacity to make legal decisions. Gender differences in laws affect both developing and developed economies, and women in all regions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… all over the world. But many laws still make it difficult for women to fully participate in economic life - whether by … Plc 50 Bedford Square London WC1B 3DP www.bloomsbury.com Bloomsbury Publishing London, New Delhi, New York and Sydney This work is a product of the staˋ of The World Bank with eSternal …
Articles
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
12/02/2013
34 pages

Guidance on mergers and acquisitions in Portugal. Includes warnings when dealing with M&A's, recent developments, and legal analysis of the underlying law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal December 2, 2013 34 pages Guidance on mergers … clients each year. This ‘Guidance and Warn- ings’ section is based on the views of clients with in-depth international … were also relevant in terms of liquidity, with acquirers com- mitting to make new funding lines available to the …
Articles
Eckart Brödermann and Christine Heeg, Chinese European Arbitration Centre and
Thomas Weimann, Chinese European Legal Association*
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Association* December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Francisco Ed Lim and Chrysilla Carissa P Bautista, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW)
12/12/2014
10 pages

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people in the Philippines.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Philippines
… Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption … (GOCC) Governance Act requires GOCCs to maintain a website and post thereon for unrestricted public access their …
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.

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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
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
3 pages

The European Commission announced two proposals which aim to strengthen sanctions compliance and effectiveness across the EU.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: European Union
… Ethics Region: European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-EU proposals to strengthen sanctions compliance.pdf … the Commission noted that whilst enforcement of sanctions is the responsibility of each Member State, “inconsistent … 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
4 pages

This article looks at recent important issues in labor law for UK employers.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United Kingdom
… and Labor Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-UK labor law quarterly update - January 2023.pdf (230.08 … Permission has been granted for the review and a hearing is expected in March or later. Employers hiring agency … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
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 …
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 …
Articles
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
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.

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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.

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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 …
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.

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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
Renate Dendorfer-Ditges, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… mbH December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … 2005. The DIS Arbitration Rules are available on the DIS website (www.dis-arb.de) in English, German, French, Russian, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2015

Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for Canada

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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
Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
5 pages

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

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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
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.

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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.

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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 …
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.

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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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
This article reviews some of the basics of how RWI operates, identifies challenges associated with the use of RWI, and summarizes the process for acquiring RWI policies. It then explores circumstances in which proactive and preemptive use of RWI can help a strategic buyer successfully close more transactions while at the same time managing risk consistent with such buyer’s objectives.
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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
… associated with the use of RWI, and summarizes the process for acquiring RWI policies. It then explores circumstances in … arrangement (in which a portion of the purchase price is held back at closing by a third-party account) can be a … insured (the buyer or seller depending on whether it is a buy or sell-side policy), must bear before the insurance …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

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

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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 …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
01/20/2014

2014 is shaping up to be a big year for industrial relations in Australia. Now is the time to start thinking strategically about the year ahead and planning so that you can achieve your desired industrial outcomes.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Employment Alert - What are Your Top Priorities for 2014? (Australia) Author Ashurst LLP January 20, 2014 2014 is shaping up to be a big year for industrial relations in … Brisbane T: +61 7 3259 7285 E: vince.rogers@ashurst.com Adrian Morris Partner Sydney T: +61 2 9258 6025 E: …
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.

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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 …
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.

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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 …
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
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 …
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