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Dentons
07/14/2022
3 pages

A February 25, 2022 decree clarifies obligations of the Rixain law adopted in France in late 2021. Read some of the details in this article.

… goes further and imposes: In both cases, the publication is done on the company’s website, on the page where the overall rating is posted; the … Partner, Paris D +33 1 42 68 48 61 julie.caussade@dentons.com Katell Déniel-Allioux Partner, Paris D +33 1 42 68 48 32 …
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Global Legal Group
01/31/2024
241 pages

This guide covers common issues regarding private client laws in 24 jurisdictions.

Topics explored include pre-entry tax planning, connection factors, taxation issues on inward investment, succession planning, trusts and foundations, immigration issues, and tax treaties.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Andorra, Belgium, Bermuda, Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, India, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… Edition 2024 Private Client Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … more details on our firm and practice, please visit our website. www.zeya.com Chapter 14 101 G uernsey Private Client …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
Enhance your contract negotiation skills, identify career pitfalls, and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy #legal
… and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Vaniato / Shutterstock.com Revisit the Docket 's most-read 2023 articles. Explore AI … to engage with stakeholders on disclosure-related issues is another action the general counsel can take to empower its …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
You need to be able to show your worth to the company as an in-house counsel, otherwise the company can just as easily outsource work to an outside firm. #ACCDocket #ACCEducation
… from some colleagues, and after going through the ACC website, I was amazed at the volume of materials relevant to … on this because it provided me with new perspectives for servicing my stakeholders (internal and external) which I … a compelling vision statement for the legal department is a compass that will guide the department.  The importance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/29/2016
Some attorneys have hoarder tendencies. They hold on to outdated contract writing practices long after these practices no longer meet their original function or need.
… just like purging outdated clothing from our closets, is a way to stay relevant and in touch with reality. Below is a list of good starting points for updating your templates. Legalese is dated at best and … Case in point: I can't stop writing for the  ACC Docket  — online and in print. You only need one space after …
02/22/2017

Social Media and the In-house Lawyer - Drawing the line and managing the risks - presentation held in Tasmania 22 February 2017.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Tasmania Seminar 22 February 2017 Seminar Overview • What is social media? • What are the key features of social media … and business risks? • Some interactive case studies • Tips for managing the risks Happy to take questions as we go … of hotels and wilderness lodges around Tasmania. Its website includes a forum where customers can provide feedback …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
05/01/2011

Marilyn Heffley, assistant general counsel and chief litigation counsel at Sunoco, Inc., discusses the legal issues facing the Petroleum industry, including toxic tort cases and ediscovery protocols.

… catastrophe,” says Heffley. “Generally, the public is more forgiv- ing in the long term if you acknowl- edge … as partner. Heffley can be contacted at mheffley@sunocoinc.com. Sunoco’s Marilyn Heffley Tackles the Petroleum … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Bill Mordan
12/01/2014

Recent studies show that when we are part of a collective group (e.g., a group we have joined), we are far less likely to post unique, different or contrarian messages to that group.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND … You must be very brave to read the “comments” section on a website. While some of the entries are thoughtful or … ignore them by simply not reading the comments, and that is what most people do. It is a shame, however, that a lack …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/30/2020
The intent of this article is not to address either the legal or internal governance requirements for your company's board and committees, but to provide suggestions on ways to engineer your in-house processes to meet these requirements. This is the practitioner's guide to those processes.
… Publication Date: 07/30/2020 The intent of this article is not to address either the legal or internal governance requirements for your company's board and committees, but to provide … materials and determine what is most recent. The use of an online portal can solve for ensuring the most recent material …
Articles
Bret Baccus and Matthew Schuetz, Huron Legal
03/10/2011

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines a list of ten practical suggestions for truly effective management of outside counsel spend.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Practical Suggestions for Managing Outside Counsel Spend Author Bret Baccus and … that can be overlooked in some formal structures, however, is the importance of choosing the firm that provides the … Rates, Trends, and Practices," (http://www.realratereport.com/about.php) which identifies trends in major U.S. law firm …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample privacy policy statement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Privacy Policy Statement March 15, 2017 This is a sample privacy policy statement. Resource Details … customers, and visitors to our Web site, [COMPANY WEBSITE]. While offering our Web site users the advantages … and customers. • General visitors: We collect information for internal marketing purposes about pages that visitors …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/21/2022
2 pages

Learn about recent UK High Court decisions and their implications with regard to cryptocurrency disputes in England and Wales.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… Region: United Kingdom, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Developing Crypto Caselaw Exchanges as constructive … 1723 (Ch), Mr Justice Trower confirmed that: (1) there is a good arguable case that crypto exchanges will come under … held with Coinbase and Crypto.com. The tda-finan.com website sought to represent that it was connected with a …
Articles
Dentons
09/18/2023
4 pages

Learn about the how Canadian copyright law will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business.

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Region: Canada, North America
… will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business. Resource Details Interest Area: … considerations with generative AI 1 https://chat.openai.com/ … business. Thise resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in April 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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CMS
11/08/2022
4 pages

Learn about the Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews adopted by Chinese authorities, which took effect on 15 February 2022.

… Articles PRC Promulgated Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews (CMS) Author CMS November 8, 2022 4 … scope of a cybersecurity review under the Old Measures is limited to a CIIO's procurement of any network product or … 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 28, 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Articles
The Lex Mundi Real Estate group
01/30/2017
212 pages

This multi-jurisdictional resource addresses several real estate topics including fee simple ownership; the most common forms of investment vehicles available; and what state or local transfer, stamp, or similar taxes are levied on sellers or buyers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Real Estate II: Issues in Ownership of Real Property A … Mundi Real Estate Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … in Real Estate Cadastre may be obtained by everyone on the website www.katasterportal.sk Extract from the ownership …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/28/2020
Even with all its ramifications, the coronavirus pandemic has not eliminated the business pressures to get cases resolved, money in the door, and reserves off the books. One solution is mediation or arbitration by videoconference — virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
in the door, and reserves off the books. One solution is mediation or arbitration by videoconference — virtual … including on important substantive topics — by phone or online — and evidence is often presented by video-recorded … other ADR organizations have rules that explicitly provide for such proceedings. JAMS has long offered proceedings …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Michael Overly, Foley & Lardner
07/01/2015

Employees are the front line of your information security defense. While technological protections are essential (for example, antivirus software, firewalls, spam filters, etc.), none are as effective as a vigilant end user. These are checklists of measures of which every user should be aware.

… WHERE IT RESIDES □ Know what data you have and where it is located: Ask people to show you how they create, access, … submitting personal or other sensitive information via a website, make sure you see the site’s address begin with … Partner Jacksonville, Florida 904.359.8745 chowell@foley.com Michael R. Overly Partner Los Angeles, California …
Articles
Molly M. Frankel and Robert M. O’Connell, Jr.
09/01/2014

In-house counsel at brand-owning companies are already well aware of the importance and value of any major company trademark but often lack a consistent policy for handling less critical marks. Third-party infringement of a lesser mark can still cause significant headaches. Prevent the nightmare situation of infringing on someone’s prior trademark, which can result in litigation, lost inventory and more.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
… staff, and learn from them that the product at issue is not a big seller — definitely a second-tier offering — and … or flagship product name). Due diligence involves a com- prehensive clearance search followed by registration in … to monitoring the unauthorized use of these marks in website content. If a misuse is discovered, a company must be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This document is intended to provide non-profit staff with guidelines to eliminate any confusion concerning the use of social media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Staff Use of Social Media December 22, 2015 This document is intended to provide non-profit staff with guidelines to … or [NONPROFIT] business interests are a proper focus for [NONPROFIT] policy. Contributing to the online … without their approval. If you publish content to any website outside of the [NONPROFIT] and it has something to do …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/20/2021

Learn how to deal with adversity and negative feelings that can lead a person to question their self-worth.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Tips for Dealing with Adversity, Crises, and Failure Author … situation. How to deal with adversity and failure? Failing is part of life, and usually involves negative feelings that … Woodroffe, ACC Docket , 24 April 2020, www.docket.acc.com Check out the ACC Resource Library : …
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Patrick Fair, Partner and Sanil Khatri, Associate at Baker & McKenzie
09/22/2015

Proper management of personal information is key to customer confidence, trust and business reputation. This Top Ten presents key tips regarding data privacy in Australia.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… 22, 2015 Proper management of personal information is key to customer confidence, trust and business reputation. … to provide access and correction, and to maintain a system for handling of complaints. 2. You must have a privacy policy … free of charge and in an appropriate form (usually on its website), and take reasonable steps to provide it in the …
Articles
Arent Fox LLP
09/24/2015
54 pages

In this ACC guide (InfoPAK) for advanced practitioners with a basic understanding of technology agreements, employment agreements, and commercial lease agreements, learn practical tips for addressing important issues that frequently arise in these areas, and gain critical guidance and necessary best practices designed to help businesses achieve their commercial goals.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … executes agreements that cover a broad range of topics. It is often necessary for in-house counsel to assess the … For more information on Arent Fox LLP, please visit their website at www.arentfox.com, or see the “About the Author” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These guidelines cover all social media platforms - technologies that enable social interaction.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and seek to inform and inspire our associates to engage in online conversations. Here's what is driving us: Insatiable Curiosity: The unrelenting devotion … quickly (e.g., 24 hours). You should, therefore, monitor for mentions of yourself to avoid any issues. If you say …
Articles
William E. Grob, Andrew B. Levin, and Zachary V. Zagger (Ogletree Deakins)
05/20/2024
6 pages

There is an increasing number of reality television shows on cable and streaming providers, making it more and more likely that employers will be confronted with the “reality” of employees seeking to be cast or asked to appear on a show and whether employers should permit such an appearance.

… V. Zagger (Ogletree Deakins) May 20, 2024 6 pages There is an increasing number of reality television shows on cable … With Employees on Reality TV Shows https://ogletree.com/people/william-e-grob … appearance. This resource was originally published on the website of Ogletree Deakins on November 14, 2023. … William …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/09/2021
As governments around the world roll out COVID-19 vaccines, here’s how employers can convince hesitant employees that there’s no harm in getting the shot.
… sooner a population reaches herd immunity, when the virus is unlikely to spread between individuals, the safer the … to return employees back to the workplace together is for the workforce to be vaccinated from the virus. Now that … In addition, studies have shown that social media and online misinformation have significantly contributed to …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
59 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on marketing alternative investment funds in Europe.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… 54 The purpose of this guide is to provide a broad overview of the key elements of … Partner T +44 20 7524 6342 E amanda.howard@ cms-cmno.com André Lebrecht Partner T +41 44 285 13 44 E … using a prescribed form, which is available from the CBI website: http://www.centralbank.ie. 12 As long as it is not a …
Advocacy Filings
Coalition to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege
03/07/2006
35 pages

Submission by the Coalition to Preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege regarding the Subcommittee’s Hearings on “White Collar Enforcement (Part 1): Attorney-Client Privilege and Corporate Waivers”


Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context. It is our firm belief that the attorney-client privilege in the … this filing because the Commission did not post it to its website. 6 Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson issued a … this survey and its results is online at http://www.acca.com/Surveys/attyclient.pdf. 6 • Privilege enhances the …
Articles
Todd Grauel - corporate counsel, Xiotech Corporation
06/01/2007

This article deals with how to succeed at M&A work for in-house attorneys who have little experience in the subject.

… 2007 This article deals with how to succeed at M&A work for in-house attorneys who have little experience in the … in mind a specific target company, Daticon, a Connecticut com- pany under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. I can still … was closed, but in hindsight, I now see that the advice is practical and real. It is equally as important for in- …
Articles
Edward T. Paulis III
03/01/2013
10 pages

How do corporate counsel successfully meet the challenges of the modern legal department? This article has an answer which comes in the form of change management. A successful change management effort challenges the what, why and how of the way the legal department conducts its business. Change is inevitable — process improvement, metrics and benchmarking, once seen as innovative, are the new norm. Don’t be left behind; learn what you can do to get on the change team.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States, Global
… the way the legal department conducts its business. Change is inevitable — process improvement, metrics and … the top, to a "at or col- laborative workplace allowing com- petition among ideas; or move from a department … ccu.acc.com. ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
William A. Wise and Kirk Teska
04/01/2004

Learn to better supervise the use of resources in patent studies, litigation and prosecution.

… a call from a manager one day who claims that a competitor is blatantly copying an important part of Acme’s patented … of Boston College. He is available at William.Wise@analog.com. Kirk Teska, a patent attorney, is the managing partner … patents using a commercial search engine or the PTO’s free website service at www.uspto.gov. Commercial search engines …
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