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Program Materials
Robert Falk<br />General Counsel<br />Human Rights Campaign <br /><br />Rhonda Lees <br />Vice President, Legal Affairs <br />American Diabetes Association <br /><br />Emily Roisman<br />Vice President & Corporate Counsel <br />Feld Entertainment, Inc.<br /><br />Norman Wain <br />General Counsel, Chief of Business Affairs <br />USA Track & Field
10/25/2011

A run/walk/bike ride/bull-riding contest sounds like a great fundraising idea. But what should in-house counsel be thinking about when they are planning for an active event or negotiating contracts with vendors? Learn from the voices of experience.

in-house counsel be thinking about when they are planning for an active event or negotiating contracts with vendors? … third party fundraising tool (e.g., Firstgiving)  Charity is beneficiary of third party event  Charity buys slots in … award ceremony, etc.  Promotes event  Charity’s website  Email database  Mailers  Newsletters  Race day  …
Articles
Adam B. Cohen and Laura Taylor (Eversheds Sutherland LLP)
08/14/2024
11 pages

This article discusses the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule amending Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations to provide significant additional protections for protected health information relating to reproductive health care.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
… 13, 2024 United States https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/united-states … to the Notice of Privacy Practices.  The Final Rule is e�ective as of June 25, 2024, and persons subject to the … The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
35 pages

The Eversheds Sutherland European Dictionary of Selected Legal Terms has been specifically designed with US and UK corporate counsel in mind. It brings together in a handy pocket format a guide to more than 1000 legal and commercial expressions commonly encountered or used by US and UK corporate counsel in business and in litigation situations in Europe. By covering these terms in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, it extends to the European markets which directly serve more than 300 million people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global
… and their respective equivalents. Given there is often not a perfect (or indeed any) overlap in terms of … 853 8139 M: +1 404 293 1501 leedavis@eversheds-sutherland.com Remi Kleiman Partner T: +33 1 55 73 40 24 M: +33 6 24 26 … people. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland in March 2023. … Eversheds …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … & Acquisitions 2013 (which may now be on the company’s website). If the reorganisation involves an amendment to the …
Articles
Catherine Muir and Courtney Ingraffia Barton
02/01/2008

Discusses the general ways costs associated with ediscovery can be minimized including a records retention policy, a data map and establishing partnerships.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Corporate Strategies for Reducing Ediscovery costs Author Catherine Muir and … have been in effect for just over a year, case law is trickling in and companies and their attorneys are … review when litigation is pending. To ensure utility, a com- pany’s records retention policy should also be a living …
Articles
Shelly K. Hillyer - associate general counsel, RPM International Inc.; John J. Eklund - partner, Calfee, Halter & Griswold
04/01/2008

This article details how to deal with the "free-rider" problem in which discounters take advantage of the capital investments of other dealers. Through those investments, they've helped establish brand recognition and a reputation for quality products. The discounters are unfairly trading on the brand without having made any investment in it. The sales department doesn't care what it's called. They just want to know one thing: "How can we stop it?"

… helped establish brand recognition and a reputation for quality products. The discounters are unfairly trading on … your company expects from its dealers. The problem is discounters who are offering your products to consumers at … policies. She can be contacted at shillyer@rpminc.com. John J. eKlund is a partner in the ohio law firm of …
Program Materials
ACC
04/21/2014
15 pages

PowerPoint presentation related to process and project management.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
… Business Acumen Substantive Legal Knowledge Drives Need for Project & Process Management Maturing expectations of …  •  Consistent  criteria  for  selec?ng  counsel  and  online  evalua?on  process  •  Streamlined  protocols  for …  Descrip?on   The  “elevator  speech”  Goals   What  is  the  desired  end  result?  Benefits   What  will  the …
Articles
Marla G. Zwas
07/01/2008

Presentations delivered by law departments do not always evoke the most welcoming of reactions. However, with such low expectations, giving a memorable performance should not be too difficult, if you follow the advice offered in this feature article.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… every great presentation will have. The most consistent is the realization that while the presentation is conceived, … your presentation. Certainly, you were asked to speak for a reason. Or, perhaps you have request- ed some floor … finish with a set of proper and improper uses of the com- pany email system. In the end, you have provided three …
Articles
John R. Sandweg and Samar S. Ali
06/01/2017
8 pages

As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … legal, policy, and operational issues. john.sandweg@frsdc.com Samar S. Ali is international counsel at Bass, Berry & … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Brian C. Olson, Scott E. Sqillace
02/01/2001

Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin the project and what steps to take to complete it in a timely and efficient manner.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States
… Sqillace February 1, 2001 Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin … than 20 offices around the world. As corporate, counsel for Grand Circle L.L.C., an international travel company, we … ACCA Docket 14, no. 5 (1996): 56-57, and at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/so96/international.html. • Gabe …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
An interview with Chubb's Global Deputy Counsel Kevin Rampe on how his legal team's culture helped the company through its initial COVID response.
… of background, I had the privilege of working with Kevin for more than 15 years, and was a keen observer and architect … a talented team on the design and implementation of an online policy drafting request portal built on the Onit … me through the most recent iteration of LASER — and it is pretty fantastic. Among other things, it does a great job …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Whether you are a recent law school graduate or have decades of in-house experience, consider becoming a privacy expert or adding privacy expertise to your satchel of skills.
… into privacy. And with good reason — the privacy field is growing fast. In 2017, the International Association of … protection law would generate 75,000 new privacy roles for data protection officers (DPOs). In 2019, the IAPP posted … here as well, but it doesn’t have to be restricted to online connections. The virtual events that are currently …
Articles
Credit Suisse
08/13/2014

An outline and overview to dealing with contested situations teams.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… EVALUATION These materials may not be used or relied upon for any purpose other than as specifically contemplated by a … of Credit Suisse Credit Suisse’s Contested Situations Team is dedicated to supporting clients on takeover defense, … 2004 – 2010 (212) 538-2335 / chris.young@credit-suisse.com Confidential Credit Suisse – Bridging the gap between …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/15/2023
17 pages

This article provides an update of the sanctions enacted against Russia and Belarus by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Region: United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… which are “discount to crude oil” - USD 45 per barrel. For the avoidance of doubt, these new price caps are intended … oil and refined oil products originating from Russia. It is important that any UK person engaging in activity relating … Union. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland on February 9, 2023. … …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample company social media policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Company Social Media Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample company social media policy. Resource Details … use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media. This policy applies to … communications. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a Company website
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample social media usage policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Appropriate Social Media Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample social media usage policy. Resource Details … use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media. This policy applies to … communications. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to any Company …
Articles
Sandra Gibson
06/01/2016
2 pages

Finding and keeping skilled and enthusiastic in-house counsel for your legal department can be difficult. Career paths are ever-changing and the skills your company might need evolve as well. In this article, learn how to develop connections within the legal world to cultivate and keep top talent.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and keeping skilled and enthusiastic in-house counsel for your legal department can be difficult. Career paths are … ‘growing their own’ from graduate up. Retaining lawyers is also challenging – given the growth of the in-house … international law firms in Australia and Canada. acla.acc.com 37VOLUME 26, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2016 to achieve in-house. …
Articles
New South Wales Chief Justice Tom Bathurst
12/01/2017
1 pages

Issues around corporate governance are becoming increasingly complex and there is an increasing need for officers of corporations to receive advice on an ongoing basis in implementing company policies and making necessary disclosures to markets and to the regulators. In this article, learn how in-house counsel can inform themselves of issues and engage with the board.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… governance are becoming increasingly complex and there is an increasing need for officers of corporations to receive advice on an ongoing … SUMMER 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2017 | 9 acla.acc.com THE ROLE OF GENERAL COUNSEL IN LEGAL STEWARDSHIP I t was …
Articles
03/01/2005

This toolkit provides a guide to some of the basics of financial accounting terms and concepts that are key to in-house lawyers for understanding the company's financial statements as well as a guide to establishing a law department from scratch.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Green Eye Shades For In-house Lawyers February 28, 2005 This toolkit provides … employee benefits, and long­term debt, that is, debt ers are also demanding an increasingly broad list of … changes in the value of each class of stocks (com­ time. It is composed of four individual statements: …
Articles
Nancy Jessen and Bret Baccus, Huron Consulting Group
08/15/2010

Top ten tips to illustrate how taking a holistic, enterprise-wide view of contract management will aid in striking the balance between risk and business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… consistency and manage risk while minimizing the need for law department intervention. Simplified standard contract … will be more accepted within an organization when it is based on shared perspectives of risk tolerance throughout … hard copy signatures, such as fax-back, registered e-mail, website checkbox, and digital signatures, can be used, as …
Articles
Karin B. Sinniger
10/01/2006

Summarizes how to meet the deadline, study the response, get authorization to respond, and understand the ethical and regulatory rules regarding audit response letters.

… and Study the Response Securities laws—or, if your company is a privately held joint venture, the shareholders … threshold set forth in the audit inquiry letter for your company don’t need to be addressed in your response. … information on the auditor privilege online at www.acca. com/public/article/attyclient/debate. pdf and on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
This article imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not satisfied with the status quo. “That is just the way it is,” is not a sufficient answer at their company.
… imagines the reader to be a new general counsel who is facing bet-the-company litigation. A GC who is not … when to quit.   Consider pursuing an aggressive Motion for Summary Judgment strategy, and locating game-changing … Your litigator can provide a draft or sample. ACC’s website also has examples. Your internal business team needs …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a sample two-party escrow service agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Two-Party Escrow Service Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a sample two-party escrow service agreement where the … is focused on defining his or her own unique needs for a comprehensive service-not on studying and struggling to … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or other website owned …
Articles
Richard Dammery
01/01/2017
2 pages

Richard Dammery, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Woolworths Limited, explores some of the current, and not so new, challenges and opportunities for in-house lawyers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… the current, and not so new, challenges and opportunities for in-house lawyers. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … 32 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 It is well-recognised that in-house counsel, in corporate and … acc_journal_spring17.indd 32 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 33VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 compromise clear …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Cogent Research, LLC
09/01/2004

This survey explores the areas of personal career history, personal demographics, profile of the corporate legal department and the use of legal research and other products and services.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2004 Conducted by: Cogent Research, LLC www.cogentresearch.com . 2• OBJECTIVES & METHODOLOGY • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • … Instead, we have made a note in the report anywhere there is a significant difference between ACC members and … A link to the web survey was also posted on the ACC website. METHODOLOGY 5This report includes an analysis of 60 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
When Michael Eckhardt joined Wawa in 2005 from a law firm, the firm’s partners teased him that he would soon get bored being an in-house lawyer for a coffee-and-hoagie shop. Fifteen years later, he can confidently say they couldn’t have been more wrong.
… top exercises on the company’s key operational risks and is now part of a team handling the evolving COVID crisis. … what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . The company can never rest on its laurels because …  (Oct. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Tom Corey and Laurie Fischer, Huron Legal
10/28/2013

This resource (Quick Overview) summarizes some distinctions in laws that impact records management in different regions throughout the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States
… Articles Regional Distinctions for a Global Records Management Policy Author Tom Corey and … resource (Quick Overview) summarizes some distinctions in laws that impact records management in different regions … 75% percent of mid-market companies say going global is an integral part of their growth strategy. 1/4 of small …
Articles
10/07/2015

This article deals with resolving international disputes in Singapore.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… a trial membership . … Page 1 of 4 This publication is made available for reference only. It is not to be construed as legal advice … enquiries on this publication, contact us at all@joylaw.com RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES IN SINGAPORE – 101 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2013

Notice of the Texas Attorney General's intent to file administrative expense claim for post-petition civil fines and penalties

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Debtor has been operating its online dating business, True.com, in violation of several Texas consumer protection laws. … structure, consumers can submit information to the website without a paid subscription. bankruptcy case, … penalties incurred by the estate.1 The Attorney General is currently negotiating with counsel for Debtor, counsel for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/28/2024
Creating a truly inclusive and respectful workplace for in-house counsel and the LGBTQI+ community requires a multifaceted approach. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand joined a panel discussion on Authenticity in the Workplace, in partnership with Pride in Law. Watch the full program for more tips and insights. #ACCDocket #APAC #PrideInLaw
… Creating a truly inclusive and respectful workplace for in-house counsel and the LGBTQI+ community requires a … … Banner artwork by Maria Castellanos / Shutterstock.com Creating a truly inclusive and respectful workplace for … it might be ethnicity, it might be accessibility — is critical to workplace design,” he said. “Organizations are …
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