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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/08/2021
In this series, the authors focus on and analyze wellness topics to see how we can use them to support our well-being as the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
… Docket Article Pandemic Well-being: It’s OK to Ask for Help Jill Kalliomaa Jeffrey Compangano Olesja Cormney Publication Date: 02/08/2021 In this series, the authors focus on and analyze wellness … ACC Docket … The “Well-being During the Pandemic” series is a follow-up to the  “Say Yes to Well-being: How Daily …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Legal operations professionals have become significant change agents for fast-growing companies. Understanding how developing a long-term relationship with appellate counsel offers far-reaching benefits will assist these professionals in fashioning overall legal strategies that achieve optimum results.
… professionals have become significant change agents for fast-growing companies. Understanding how developing a … far-reaching benefits will assist these professionals in fashioning overall legal strategies that achieve optimum … working together to serve the company. Every legal matter is a story with characters, conflicts, and resolutions. Each …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
The last 25 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has offered a lot to reflect upon. And without question, it has been a bit of a wild ride. Congress, objecting to the narrow interpretation of the ADA, stepped in nearly 20 years later to make the statute apply to pretty much everyone. So now that we have that all settled, what’s next?
… objecting to the narrow interpretation of the ADA, stepped in nearly 20 years later to make the statute apply to pretty … … CHEAT SHEET Coming changes. The US Department of Justice is vastly broadening the number of people it considers to be … with Disabilities Act, a law unique to the United States. For a discussion of other countries’ laws governing the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
Positive recognition is a fundamental pillar of leadership. Too often, we interact with people as “human doings” rather than “human beings.” We think of people as their job function, their most recent work product, or their access to information. We focus on their failings, but not on their successes.
… Publication Date: 11/01/2016 Positive recognition is a fundamental pillar of leadership. Too often, we interact … along with the impact of those actions on you and others. In your head. By following the five steps of the “positive … ways to engage internal business partners.” As lawyers for our organizations, we are rarely the final “deciders.” …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
Of course, as all in-house lawyers know, what makes for sound legal policy may not find a receptive audience with management, who often view compliance as a hindrance to operations. But the implementation of the new laws may provide a good opportunity not just for legal teams to take stock of their trade secret programs, but to push for the changes needed to ensure that businesses are protected.
… Docket Article Preparing for Life Under the New US and European Trade Secret Laws … K. Ng Publication Date: 09/01/2016 Of course, as all in-house lawyers know, what makes for sound legal policy may … of unlawful disclosure and threatening heavy injunctions. Is this misappropriation? The DTSA forbids the acquisition of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
In-house counsel’s best protection against the risk of loss of privilege is preparation. This article focuses on prevention of waiver of US-recognized privileges over documents collected in unannounced government raids of offices.
… the Dawn Raid Waive: Smart Prevention of Privilege Waiver for Multinational Corporations Patrick E. Zeller Scott A. … Carlson Murphy J. Burke III Publication Date: 10/01/2015 In-house counsel’s best protection against the risk of loss of privilege is preparation. This article focuses on prevention of waiver …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Research shows that highly engaged teams significantly outperformed those in the bottom quartile. Here’s how to increase collaboration and find the leaders who will drive the cause.
… Docket Article Looking for Exceptional Leadership? Look for Exceptionally Engaged … Development Source: ACC Docket … An engaged employee is someone who is both happy at work, and in their overall … Clifton and Harter, supra, p.105 (2019), www.gallup.com/workplace/251642/manager.aspx. … Research shows that …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/16/2015
36 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of property law. The Intellectual Property (IP) in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 This InfoPAKSM is a guide to intellectual property law in the United States. … transactions Country Q&A tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-501-7488. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law … The United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) website (www.uspto.gov/patents/resources/index.jsp) offers …
Articles
Michael Finn - Vice President and General Counsel, General Dynamics United Kingdom; ACC
05/29/2007

Understanding the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you with the challenges of working with other countries and the general dynamics in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you … for the US government, at a law firm, in-house at several com- panies, and having experience in everything from …
Articles
TerraLex
12/01/2022
254 pages

Crypto assets have come to the forefront of society quickly. In an area where technology has surpassed the law in many jurisdictions, this guide aims to provide a current snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets around the world, current regulations, and forthcoming or proposed legislation.

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Region: Nigeria, Tanzania, Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay, British Virgin Isles, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Scotland, Israel, Saudi Arabia
… guide contains summaries of general principles of law. It is not a substitute for specific legal advice and should not … this form. For further information, please visit www.Bipc.com’s Blockchain and Crypto Asset Practice Group. 8. Are … therefore limited to promoting their services on their own website, mobile applications, or their official social media …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
08/19/2022
44 pages

Check out this whitepaper developed by Foley & Lardner LLP to learn more about the top twelve trends in the digital assets space.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Digital Assets - Top Trends for 2022 Author Foley & Lardner LLP August 19, 2022 44 pages … . … Digital Assets Top Trends for 2022 SUMMER 2022 FOLEY.COM https://www.foley.com/en/ 2 Digital Assets | Top Trends … and the foundation for breathtaking app development which is limited only by the creativity and industry of development …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/19/2015
59 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in Singapore.

… 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/.     Contents I. …
Program Materials
Pauline Arnakis, Susan Feingold, James Raanan
05/21/2013

Get your pencils ready and don't be shy, because this program is not a panel of speakers telling you how to draft and negotiate a contract. Instead, you’ll get hands on experience with your peers on drafting those challenging provisions facing in-house counsel. Additionally, through interactive discussions, you will share and learn from your colleagues best practices on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process within your organization.

… your pencils ready and don't be shy, because this program is not a panel of speakers telling you how to draft and … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM 601 - … software and content licensing, consulting agreements for website and systems development, hosting and outsourcing …
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.

Resource Details
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
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 …
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
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply, Inc.
07/17/2013

This course will help you understand issues involving overtime, how "exempt" employees are classified, independent contractors, and FLSA record-keeping requirements, among other things.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … appropriately. This course is designed and licensed for classroom use in parallel with WeComply's online course … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Articles
10/19/2015

This publication provides an overview of the resources and services offered by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… and Expedited Arbitration Rules and clauses. The Center is the only interna- tional provider of specialized … > Liaises with parties and neu- trals to ensure optimal com- munication and procedural efficiency. > Arranges support … 82 47 Fax : +41 22 740 37 00 Email : arbiter.mail@wipo.int Website : www.wipo.int/amc For any other enquiry contact WIPO …
Articles
Leslie Paige Wolfson
10/01/2016
12 pages

In most cases, firms do not acknowledge disability groups as protected minorities under the title of diversity. As a result, those with disabilities receive the bare minimum in protections from the US Department of Labor, and often struggle to defend themselves against employment discrimination or workplace exclusion. Why have people with disabilities been overlooked from diversity protections and how can in-house counsel play a pivotal role in changing this for the better?

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Global
… and documented best practices for diversity and inclusion is commonplace when dealing with race, ethnicity, and gender, … all abilities. If we search the US Department of Labor’s website, we can find lists of best practices for hiring and … interests of in-house counsel. leslie.wolfson@accglobal.com 64 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE LAW VERSUS BEST …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Norton Rose Fulbright
01/22/2015
17 pages

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

Resource Details
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

Resource Details
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
Michael Chang, James Wong, Sean Major, Amy Sommers
03/01/2010

In this edition, the Docket reviews what every company in in the region needs to know in order to succeed, as well as providing a toolkit for counsel on mitigating IP loss exposure in China.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
… know in order to succeed, as well as providing a toolkit for counsel on mitigating IP loss exposure in China. Resource … in the Region By Michael Chang (michael.chang@warnerbros. com)1 and James Wong (james@chinneycapital.com)2 Your company … to educate and manage. In other words, an ideal lawyer is someone who can convert nonbelievers like Martin Luther …
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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).

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Christian Perez (Associate) of Lloreda Camacho & Co.
07/20/2016

This QuickCounsel will provide an overview of the key aspects of pretrial evidence in Colombia, usually utilized whenever a person needs to browse and secure evidence in advance, either to file a civil complaint against another or to defend itself against possible lawsuits derived from known facts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… Articles Pretrial Evidence Production in Colombia Author Christian Perez (Associate) of Lloreda … Colombia enacted the new General Code of Procedure ("CGP" for its acronym in Spanish) which established a new evidence … aid of civil courts if necessary.   Thus, before a trial is initiated, a person is encouraged to garner all possible …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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