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Thiago Sandim, partner at Demarest Advogados
01/29/2015

This article describes very basic legal concepts that are very straightforward knowledge for Brazilian lawyers and transactional personnel.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… legal concepts that are very straightforward knowledge for Brazilian lawyers and transactional personnel. Resource … situation of Brazil (and one should remember that this is 2014) looks gloomy, but democracy is stable and there are … open markets. This is because, in theory, every investor buying equity of a Brazilian financial institution in the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
New data privacy laws in Europe and the United States are expected to have a notable impact on many multinational companies. Companies will want to stay ahead of this trend, as the new direction of data privacy will portend higher regulations and compliance requirements.
… monitor. Once you have a firm idea of where your company is likely to head in the future, keep track of changing … them. As in-house counsel, we are often responsible for the difficult task of anticipating trends regarding how … for companies to post privacy notices on their commercial website. These privacy notices informed consumers about how …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Hand in hand with our goal of building a community of in-house lawyers in Singapore, ACC Singapore aims to create programming that is innovative, relevant, and fun for our members.
… Singapore, ACC Singapore aims to create programming that is innovative, relevant, and fun for our members. Resource Details … Helen Saada-Ching … and working in Israel for many years during the 1.0 dot-com boom for the law firms of Herzog Fox Neeman, and later …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/02/2024
This series explores the dynamic coaching relationships between a few ACC members and their coaches, while introducing (or reintroducing) you to an exclusive benefits of ACC’s career development offerings. This time we explore the holistic coaching relationship between Valarie Boccadoro and Anjli Garg.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 1795262434 / Shutterstock.com ACC provides a variety of professional development … Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and Africa, ACC is also partnered with Coaching Advocates . Through this … (and friendship) that goes a bit deeper than strategies for success and resume reviews.   “For me, the approach very …
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Get an update on the judicial and administrative interpretation of the statute since its passage and the current status of competition in telecommunications industries.
07/01/2000

Get an update on the judicial and administrative interpretation of the statute since its passage and the current status of competition in telecommunications industries.

… Finally the delivery of high speed data services is highly competitive marketplace in 8c 4L 1171 LL4 b11 l11rl … Carriers Section 251a of the act24 requires all com mon carriers existing and new to interconnect directly or … 1999 lAD Local Competition Report available on the FCC website www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Com ion Carrier/Reports/FCC …
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Melissa Keane, Partner, Bill Magennis, Giang Nguyen, and Duong Ngyuen, Allens Pte. Ltd.
07/27/2020
6 pages

The National Assembly of Vietnam reworked and elevated the Public Private Partnership Regime in June 2020.
In this article, in-house counsel will learn about 14 key changes to that regime and how it impacts business relations and foreign investments.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Vietnam
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Public Private Partnership Regime: 14 Key Changes for Foreign Investors Author Melissa Keane, Partner, Bill … Public Private Partnerships Vietnam https://www.allens.com.au/people/k/melissa-keane/ … Potentially the most significant change to the PPP regime is that the Government will stipulate standard form contracts …
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Wallace W. Dietz, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
04/25/2013

This QuickCounsel provides a brief overview of the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission's Resource Guide to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Includes tips on the dangers of FCPA liability, the importance corruption due diligence, and various trends at the DOJ and SEC.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DOJ and SEC's position that acquirers can be held liable for FCPA violations committed by their targets: "[s]uccessor … negative repercussions associated with a guilty plea. This is often cold comfort to a company whose new acquisition is … Not only can such due diligence prevent the company from buying a corrupt business, the Resource Guide suggests that …
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Foley Hoag LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
87 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Massachusetts (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Massachusetts Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Foley Hoag LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … guidance for businesses on how to comply with COPPA. If a website operator is in compliance with an FTC-approved …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/20/2022
Numerous changes in legal operations were revealed in a survey of more than 400 legal departments in the third edition of the ACC annual Law Department Management Benchmarking Report released with Major, Lindsey & Africa. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations #legalops
… Garcia, PhD Publication Date: 07/20/2022 Numerous changes in legal operations were revealed in a survey of more than … executive summary report . The full benchmarking report is available for purchase and is especially useful for those engaging in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/09/2022
Using ACC survey data, Senior Director Blake Garcia uncovers why privacy professionals are on the rise in this latest data-driven insights article. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch
… Garcia uncovers why privacy professionals are on the rise in this latest data-driven insights article. #ACCDocket … and the cost of non-compliance with privacy regulations is greater than it’s ever been, both from a financial and … were by far the most important and have remained so for the past three years. Sixty percent of CLOs expect an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/17/2023
Corporations are often maligned as greedy when they are simply letting market forces dictate value, argues columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #capitalism #CareerPath
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fran_kie / shutterstock.com Are corporations greedy? I notice that people use the … in two misleading ways. First, they imply that greed is unnatural and immoral. And second, they behave as if greed … person, and can comfortably pay more, are they greedy for using their superior earnings to their advantage? To give …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau argues in-house lawyers are positioned to effect change at law firms by asking for annual updates on DEI efforts. #ACC #ACCDocket #CareerPath
… are positioned to effect change at law firms by asking for annual updates on DEI efforts. #ACC #ACCDocket … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by rudall30 / Shutterstock.com In-house lawyers are a bit of a secret weapon for … What HR teams and management secretly love, however, is how much in-house lawyers contribute to companies’ …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/07/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau details how one of the biggest weaknesses GC’s share is the lack of mentorship. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… details how one of the biggest weaknesses GC’s share is the lack of mentorship. #ACCDocket #inhouse Resource … Docket … Banner artwork by magic pictures / Shutterstock.com I wish I had figured this one out while I was still … our emotions and our expectations. We should be grateful for every assistance we get. But the relief is temporary, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
After many years as a commercial real estate lawyer in private practice with “full service” law firms, I joined a very small corporate law department where I no longer had the luxury of specialization.
… After many years as a commercial real estate lawyer in private practice with “full service” law firms, I joined a … principles. I find satisfaction in the variety of problems for which I have been able to help my clients develop and … ACC members actually were able to ask him questions. What is the most interesting aspect of working for Fannie Mae? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
In fact, of all the professional organizations I have joined, ACC has not only been the most valuable, it has been the most congenial.
… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 06/01/2016 In fact, of all the professional organizations I have joined, … Details … Evan Slavitt VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR BUSINESS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS AVX CORPORATION FOUNTAIN INN, … of your career thus far? I have never been bored. There is always something interesting to do or something new to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jerry Grisko, the CEO of CBIZ. The following are excerpts from an interview in which we discussed the root causes of systemic corporate corruption and the measures Grisko and his company take to promote and ensure ethical business practices.
… Docket Article CBIZ CEO Shares His Passion for Ethical Excellence Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/01/2019 … CEO of CBIZ. The following are excerpts from an interview in which we discussed the root causes of systemic corporate … There has to be a tone from the top that reinforces there is no compromise when it comes to our values. And, when you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/20/2021
Companies are increasingly combining their privacy and records management to drive better compliance. Is this the right move for your company?
… privacy and records management to drive better compliance. Is this the right move for your company? Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … and costs. Organizations often become keenly aware of gaps in the records management during eDiscovery, a regulatory …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
As companies collect and use more consumer data, it is more important than ever for them to review their data collection practices and policies to ensure it is in compliance with the global frameworks that govern the use, safety, and privacy of this data.
… As companies collect and use more consumer data, it is more important than ever for them to review their data collection practices and policies to ensure it is in compliance with the global frameworks that govern the use, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
There is a disparity in the growth rates of gender and racial diversity as the rate of increase in gender diversity vastly outpaces that in racial diversity. This article sheds light on the phenomenon, and presents the implications of the findings.
… Docket Article A Widening Gap: The Unequal Growth Rate in Gender and Racial Diversity Mark Roellig Coco Xiao Publication Date: 11/01/2017 There is a disparity in the growth rates of gender and racial … … CHEAT SHEET Recognizing the gap. In 2017, women make up for 25 percent of the Fortune 500 general counsel, and 26.8 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
There is now an exciting and mutually beneficial opportunity to forge new connections and partnerships in the law department/law firm relationship.
… Firms Daniel Desjardins Publication Date: 05/01/2016 There is now an exciting and mutually beneficial opportunity to forge new connections and partnerships in the law department/law firm relationship. Resource Details … firms are also increasingly focused on creating “value” for their clients as well. While both say “value” is their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
ACC understands that its members want to hear from fellow in-house counsel and learn from their practical advice on how to address matters of common concern. I further learned early on that the Intellectual Property Committee offers access to education and programming covering all areas of intellectual property.
… ACC understands that its members want to hear from fellow in-house counsel and learn from their practical advice on how … I was and remain attracted to ACC. First, the focus of ACC is unique; directing its resources, programming, and … Property Committee; and I’ve co-authored an article for the ACC Docket. Having had such opportunities has really …
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Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Brazil. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and … Description. Official updated website maintained by the Federal Government, providing …
Articles
03/02/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses whether an employer needs consent from its employees to use employees' photos taken at the employer's offices or events.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… photos of employees taken at our offices or our events? Is a statement in the handbook sufficient? (Recommended … are covered if you want to post the photos on your company website, social media accounts, etc. Some state laws require … starting point in your research: http://rightofpublicity.com/statutes .   As to whether it is sufficient to include a …
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Nanci Tucker
05/01/2009

Is Microsoft SharePoint for you? In this article, Nanci Tucker evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the software, applying her firsthand experience as a means of providing valuable advice for in-house counsel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles A New Option for Legal Department Technology Author Nanci Tucker May 1, 2009 Is Microsoft SharePoint for you? In this article, Nanci … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. A New Option for Legal Department Technology By NaNci …
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Bill Mordan
10/01/2015

In October's Careerparth, Bill Mordan reminds us of the shortcomings of the data that today's executives possess.

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Source: ACC Docket
… factory orders and inventory tools. She can access website clicks and views, so- cial media heat maps and verbatim customer com- ments. In some cases she can even see how many consumers … all the available data. But so what? More information is better, right? And there are bright mathematicians out …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
09/22/2023

In-house counsel in the U.S. are moving from state to state now more than ever. If you are going to work as in-house counsel in a state where you are not licensed, what do you need to consider?

… Articles Navigating Multistate Practice for In-House Counsel Author Association of Corporate Counsel … unaware of the differences.   A great place to start is ACC’s recently updated Right to Practice Rules in the USA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
In order to avoid the risks and pitfalls while leveraging all the advantages, you need to understand how Big Data intersects with privacy and security to impact the legal department and the business; how to proactively fulfill the potential of this new information; and anticipate where the barriers might lie.
… This includes anonymizing data, providing agreements for informed consent, and proper monitoring and tracking. … it comes to privacy, security and a blurring between what is helpful to consumers and customers, and what crosses the … a huge range of activities, such as human behavioral or buying patterns, disease behavior, human genetic makeup and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
Writing and negotiating procurement contracts requires a careful look at newly-needed terms and knowing about opportunities to request designed to create and develop a win-win with the vendor.
#ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Fauzi Muda / Shutterstock.com This is the third part of a multi-part series addressing best … it. Now it is time to negotiate the contract terms for the purchase and related order forms and other …
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Dentons
04/25/2023
4 pages

Read about the current state of transfers of personal data out of the UK post-Brexit, and how they may or may not diverge from the EU GDPR.

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Region: United Kingdom, European Union, Europe
… data be validly made to the UK from the EEA? Yes. The UK is an “adequate” country for EU GDPR purposes, under a European Commission adequacy … the EU GDPR. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Read about …
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WeComply, Inc.
07/17/2013

This training course provides an overview of OFAC sanctions and their key provisions. It will help you recognize situations presenting a risk of legal violations and deal with them properly.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
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 The U.S. Government, …
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