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Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Katrina Bullock, general counsel at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, about cultivating hope – and the impact it can have. #Wellness #Hope #PositivelyLegal
… UN International Panel on Climate Change’s latest report “is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction,” said … responds to increasing climate risks.” Dr. Jane Goodall, in The Book of Hope , acknowledges that “many people … productive if they’re hopeful. That has huge implications for folks in the workplace, whether it’s a boss trying to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/30/2023
ACC’s President and CEO Veta Richardson reflects on the gender pay gap at the GC level and discusses encouraging data from the most recent ACC Law Department Compensation Survey. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by LOVE YOU / Shutterstock.com There is good news, and certainly some bad news, when it comes to … still a developing reality — compensation. Equal pay for equal work Pay equity, according to Harvard Business …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/09/2024
Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) Associate General Counsel Kurt Hadley details how in-house counsel can stay compliant with new pay disclosure laws. #ACCDocket #inhouse #paytransparency
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by VectorMine / Shutterstock.com Pay transparency legislation has gained traction in … disclosure laws require employers to provide the pay range for an open position, however, some states also require … positive impact in other areas. Compliance with other laws is one such benefit. For example, the Illinois Equal Pay Act …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
This article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to the current model, including one that leverages new forms of corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics.
… S. Gosselin Publication Date: 12/14/2020 This article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to … corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics. Resource Details Interest Area: … no guidance has been released to accompany the change in policy.  Taxes.  The US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Josh Kaplan, chair of the ACC Energy Network, discusses his position.
… NY Chair Background Josh Kaplan has been practicing law for 20 years, 15 of which have been in the energy sector. He is currently lead counsel at Equinor US Holdings Inc., where …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
Recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcements—with their declinations, record-setting criminal penalties, disgorgements, and independent compliance monitors—are instructive in helping companies navigate that landscape, if and when the time comes. The three biggest resolutions from 2018 and 2019 are rich with guidance on how to appropriately address the discovery of potential FCPA misconduct.
… and independent compliance monitors—are instructive in helping companies navigate that landscape, if and when the … $1.3 billion penalty by American and French authorities for charges related to the bribery of Libyan officials and … to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (Cognizant) is an example of the DOJ’s willingness to issue declinations …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
Most eDiscovery platforms are more than just web-based software for viewing and producing documents; if leveraged properly, they can provide powerful insight into the facts, risks, and opportunities of the case. To ensure counsel is working both efficiently for the company’s bottom line and effectively for the benefit of the legal matter, discuss these five questions with them, whether during the process of selecting counsel or in the midst of a matter with existing counsel:
… Docket Article Is Your Outside Counsel Up to Snuff in eDiscovery? 5 Questions to Ask Michael Burg Samantha … eDiscovery platforms are more than just web-based software for viewing and producing documents; if leveraged properly, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
This article focuses on approaches, tips, and preparation pointers that will be needed to effectuate some of the most common types of actions that in-house employment counsel of multinational companies (MNCs) are likely to face in the near future.
… Docket Article Avoiding Employment Litigation: A Guide for Multinational Companies Erin Heller Susan Eandi Denise … taking into consideration local labor laws. Only one thing is certain: Nothing is certain. To determine the future of … such as the United States and subject to some level of buy-in by works councils or other employee representation. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
While there is reason to believe the experiment with open banking will remake the financial regulatory landscape in the UK, it is still an untested concept in the US. This article examines the open banking standard on both sides of the Atlantic, what it means for the US financial market, and what states are currently doing when it comes to fostering fintech innovation.
… Hannah Winiarski Publication Date: 03/02/2019 While there is reason to believe the experiment with open banking will … standard on both sides of the Atlantic, what it means for the US financial market, and what states are currently … process. It remains to be seen, however, what level of buy-in those programs will achieve among state regulatory …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
So, what is a good in-house counsel to do? Consider it the wave of the future and jump in? Wait for industry norms and regulatory standards to evolve? Adopt off-the-shelf solutions or seek bespoke services? Each approach has its own risk profile, but those judgments should be informed by a working understanding of what AI is and how it is both similar to and different from past technologies.
… Docket Article AI for GCs: What You Need to Know as Your Company Adapts … Wu Danny Tobey Publication Date: 03/02/2019 So, what is a good in-house counsel to do? Consider it the wave of the future …
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: 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: 06/01/2016
This article discusses the importance of independent investigations for global companies and circumstances that might warrant an independent investigation. Practical guidance for general counsel will also be discussed, when evaluating whether to recommend that the audit committee oversee the investigation, and when to make that critical recommendation to the board.
… discusses the importance of independent investigations for global companies and circumstances that might warrant an … business takes misconduct seriously. Cooperation credit is cheap. The US Department of Justice has made it clear that … regulatory risk. The general counsel plays a critical role in managing risk, and his or her advice can have a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/03/2019
How to accurately find what you need without wasting time or your company's budget.
… Docket Article Hunting for the Sharpest Tools in the AI Shed Neil Peretz Publication … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Your company has tens or hundreds of thousands of … has time to re-read them all to figure out what’s in them? Is artificial intelligence (AI) the answer? If you believe …
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: 08/01/2015
It is crucial for new in-house counsel to know best practices of various industries and organisations in hiring and training legal talent in India.
… Docket Article Best Practices: Hiring and Training In-house Counsel in India Harish Suryavanshi Publication Date: 08/01/2015 It is crucial for new in-house counsel to know best practices of various …
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 …
Checklists
Eric Esperne<br />Counsel <br />Dell Healthcare & Life Sciences<br /><br />Jonathan Mishara <br />VP & Assistant General Counsel <br />FM Global <br /><br />Rodolfo Rivera <br />Regional Counsel <br />FNF Title International
10/25/2011

This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session 305. It covers risk management principles, root cause analysis, and enforcement of international contracts.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… <br />FNF Title International October 25, 2011 This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session … part of M&A due diligence. Study available: www.fmglobal.com/study M&A Physical Risk Inspection Exposure to flood, … download at www.fmglobal.com. See U.S. Geological Survey Website, www.usgs.gov, which contains comprehensive studies, …
Articles
Law Department Management and Small Law Department eGroups
01/30/2023

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office environment, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Law Department Management and Small Law Department ACC Networks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office … in an Open Office Environment   Question: My company is engaging in some space planning that may involve … a space when it's needed - their files and team are all online) or who share a space (office or cubicle) with another …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/19/2022
2 pages

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

Resource Details
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
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. …
Articles
Julie S. Congdon -- head of the employment law unit, The Vanguard Group, and Patricia M. Hamill -- partner, Conrad O'Brien Gellmen & Rohn, P.C.
04/01/2003

This article identifies the complexities and potential pitfalls of the relationship between in-house and outside counsel in litigation and suggests strategies that in-house counsel can use to manage the in-house/outside counsel relationship effectively and accomplish the corporation's goal of successful dispute resolution. This article also includes a handy checklist.

… 40-57. 4 0 ACCA Docket April 2003 ou became legal counsel for Daily Machines Company, a small equipment manufacturing company, several months ago. This job is your first in-house position, and it has primarily … Insurance Co. She is available at Julie congdon@vanguard.com. Patricia M. Hamill is a partner with Conrad O'Brien …
Articles
Mauhan M. Zonoozy
02/05/2014
14 pages

This article provides startups and entrepreneurs with a cursory guide on when to consider hiring their company’s in-house legal counsel.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… An in-house legal department can be a valuable solution for the challenges entrepreneurs face both early and later in … counsel?”1 I. Introduction The purpose of this article is to provide startups2 and entrepreneurs with a cursory … COUNSEL: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Dec. 2001), http://www.acca.com/Surveys/census01$IV. (Indicating that almost 75% of …
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
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.

Resource Details
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
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 …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

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

Resource Details
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
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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