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03/31/2003

This article, the first in a series that will examine and profile-through the eyes of in-house counsel-companies' "best practices," highlighting ideas that you can borrow while implementing your own compliance plan concerning corporate governance.

… from your peers that give insight into how other com­ panies and legal departments have invented a wheel that … TO EVERY EMPLOYEE IN THEIR ORGANIZATION THAT COMPLIANCE IS THE CORE OF COMPETITIVENESS, THAT IT IS THEIR FIRST … key practices of these committees are published on the GE website and will be mailed to shareowners on written request. …
Articles
Hajo Duken, General Counsel at Sell and Parker
06/01/2017
2 pages

Problems and disputes can happen at any organization. Being in-house counsel means you have to create the right environment to overcome these issues. In this article, learn how to create the right organisational structure for you company and more.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… learn how to create the right organisational structure for you company and more. Resource Details Interest Area: … SUMMER 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2017 | 35 acla.acc.com An admitted lawyer in Australia and Germany, Hajo … have to do with good (or rather bad) governance and it is very hard not to get the impression that Australia is in
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Shar Bahmani, and Katya M. Lancero, Sacks Tierney (a Meritas law firm)
11/29/2022

This article explains whether private-sector employers are required to acknowledge federal holidays and provide premium holiday pay, it highlights Juneteenth National Independence Day and provides ways for companies to celebrate the holiday, and it summarizes federal contractor holiday pay requirements and religious accommodation obligations.  Finally, this article underscores the importance of a holiday pay policy, identifies “do’s and don’ts” for holiday parties, and sets forth public-sector employer holiday pay requirements. 

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Juneteenth National Independence Day and provides ways for companies to celebrate the holiday, and it summarizes … public-sector employer holiday pay requirements.    1. It Is Up to the Private-Sector Employer Whether to Acknowledge … as a company-wide holiday, such as Adobe, Allstate, Best Buy, General Motors, Google, JPMorgan, the NFL, Nike, …
Articles
Lee Smith, Shareholder, Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation
11/27/2013

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines the top considerations for existing ASTM standards for environmental due diligence, their intersection with the law and the advent of new standards.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Top Ten Things You Should Know About ASTM Standards for Environmental Due Diligence (United States) Author Lee … of environmental due diligence as set out in federal law is governed by the EPA "All Appropriate Inquiry" rule, which … purchased after January 11, 2002. A property owner may buy contaminated property, although all disposals must have …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
With so many of the challenging stories related to the hardships due to COVID-19, wouldn’t it be inspirational to hear from people who have embarked on new and exciting roles within the legal department — and outside of it?
… at CFA Institute;  Ryan Green , whose most recent role is a new take on legal as chief investment and administrator … 2018) .  ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2024
Carmelo Lipari, Senior Counsel at Syneos Health and Mario Cigno, Counsel at Baker McKenzie Italy offer practical steps for legal professionals to leverage ESG compliance as a chance for value creation for their companies through business partnerships and best practices.
… ESG Into Business Relationships: Practical Guidance for In-house Counsel Carmelo Lipari Mario Cigno Publication … Docket … Banner artwork by Mark B Pixels / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Recognize ESG as an opportunity. It is a chance to align consumer trends, investor confidence and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/31/2023
Are you ready for India's new employment law? 10 key aspects multinational companies should keep in mind. #ACC #ACCDocket #LaborLaw
… Docket Article Are You Ready for India’s New Employment Laws? Jeevan Ballav Panda Satish … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FHPhoto / shutterstock.com Key highlights: India’s central government has released … , gig worker and platform worker . An aggregator is defined as a digital intermediary or a marketplace for a …
Articles
Sonia Tame, Barrister, New Chambers, Sydney
01/01/2016
2 pages

Claims against in-house lawyers remain relatively rare but not as rare as they once were. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about some recent cases in which counsel has been sued and how to protect themselves and their company against these issues.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Professional Indemnity Insurance for In-house Lawyers Author Sonia Tame, Barrister, New … in-house counsel? Employers Fortunately, in Australia it is pretty well unheard of for an employer to sue their … firm. acc_journal_sep16.indd 12 5/09/2016 7:55 PM acla.acc.com 13VOLUME 26, ISSUE 3  SPRING 2016 Case study 2 Some …
Articles
Deborah L. Rhode
01/01/2010
5 pages

This is an article on lawyers and leadership from the American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility, Standing Committee on Professionalism
2010 Volume 20 No. 3.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Deborah L. Rhode January 1, 2010 5 pages This is an article on lawyers and leadership from the American Bar … tion of a conflict of interest to all affiliated lawyers. Com- ment b to Restatement of the Law Third, The Law … in the law and its practice.”18 Indeed, even the ABA’s own website indicates that “[c]ompetence in using a technol- ogy …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
08/21/2020
7 pages
Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
… Rules NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR DONATION OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE, … THIS IF ON A SPONSOR (NON-SOCIAL MEDIA OR THIRD PARTY) WEBSITE] go to www._______.com and follow the instructions for entering. Comment by …
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Phil Ytterberg
02/01/2008

Arbitration can often be viewed as something standardâ€"a process that comes up only during contract negotiations. Learn how to look at dispute resolution from the viewpoint of contractual arbitration, understanding that arbitration agreements can be customized to meet almost any contractual requirement.

… contract term. While some formalities are required, there is nothing magical about your stock arbitration clause. In … Policy (UDRP) which governs disputes related to the .com and several other top level domains. Under the UDRP, … that, despite the use of a disclaimer on Respondent’s website notifying internet users that the potterybarn.org …
Articles
Phil Ytterberg
02/01/2008

Includes a checklist with seven main points to remember when tailoring your arbitration agreement. Also includes sample ADR contract language.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contract term. While some formalities are required, there is nothing magical about your stock arbitration clause. In … Policy (UDRP) which governs disputes related to the .com and several other top level domains. Under the UDRP, … that, despite the use of a disclaimer on Respondent’s website notifying internet users that the potterybarn.org …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
We are two general counsel who have been practicing law for nearly 20 years — and married for 14. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have largely worked from home in Washington, DC. Our two sons, 13 and 11 years old, attend school virtually.
… We are two general counsel who have been practicing law for nearly 20 years — and married for 14. Since the start of … you can see from our  “Day in the Life” profile . But here is what we are learning together, starting with the simple … your laptop with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Consider buying an extra monitor. We use portable monitors that …
Articles
John Connolly and Stan Glasser, PH.D., M.A.P.S., Senior Advisor, John Connolly and Partners
05/01/2020
2 pages

When in-house counsel think of negotiations, they generally think of a small room with professionals huddled around a table late, arguing their point. This article explains that it's more about negotiation than battling till the end.

Resource Details
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Negotiation Skills for In-house Counsel Author John Connolly and Stan Glasser, … 36 | VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2020 T he reality is, particularly for in-house counsel, we are always … process. VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2020 | 37 acla.acc.com The ultimate bottom line is to always be ethical. …
Articles
10/08/2015

This article is an introduction to the dispute resolution framework in Switzerland.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Review: Switzerland October 8, 2015 This article is an introduction to the dispute resolution framework in … (published in February 2013 – editor Richard Clark). For further information please email Adam.Sargent@lbresearch.com The Dispute Resolution Review Fifth Edition Editor …
Articles
Global Legal Group
08/14/2024
326 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in pharmaceutical advertising laws and regulations.

Topics covered include advertisements to healthcare professionals, gifts and financial incentives, hospitality and related payments, and transparency and disclosure.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Global, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… pages This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in pharmaceutical advertising laws and regulations. Topics … Interest Area: Health Law Region: Global, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Greece, … Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United …
Articles
Global Legal Group
12/05/2024
234 pages

This guide covers legal issues, rules and developments regarding foreign direct investment regimes across 30 jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… Securities, and Governance Region: Global, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, … Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States … …
Articles
Maria Polczynski
01/01/2017
3 pages

The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly challenged about their conduct. Learn more about the impact this can have on you and your department.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 1, 2017 3 pages The story of corporate compliance in 2017 is one where large corporations are being increasingly … claims processing, market rigging and charging advice fees for no advice service.2 Reactions to such scandals feed into … acc_journal_spring17.indd 38 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 39VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 º mortgage broker …
Articles
Susan Hackett -- Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel
06/01/2004

Although globalization offers tremendous promise, it also presents companies with many new challenges. Among them is the need to develop creative, efficient, and responsive functional models for the provision of legal services. Companies establishing operations beyond their home market must decide whether and how to create in-house legal teams to support the broad spectrum of legal needs in other countries. This article offers a glimpse into the myriad of issues that surround those decisions and outlines how some global company law departments have structured themselves in response.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… presents companies with many new challenges. Among them is the need to develop creative, efficient, and responsive … executive man- agement with whom she works, as well as the com- pany’s business and how it’s done. She is familiar with … a single email system, a company-wide legal intranet, a website quick places section that helps lawyers find com- …
Articles
Claus Elmeros and Jens Viktor Nørgaard,
Høiberg A/S
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Denmark.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Denmark
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
Companies face an increasing conflict between the pressure to demonstrate social and environmental responsibility on the one hand, and pressure to show financial performance on the other. The benefit corporation model, a new form of governance available in 35 states, provides a path to reconcile these demands.
… … CHEAT SHEET Shareholder primacy. Most corporate activity is investor/shareholder focused, causing societal benefits to … Benefit corporations . Benefit corporations are for-profit entities that also account for all of the societal … steps like cutting long-term research, borrowing money to buy back shares, or selling the company in order to boost the …
Articles
Jeff Levinson, Nicole Nguyen and Matthew Gemello
10/01/2014

Transaction standards and approaches
for mergers and acquisitions are not harmonized across jurisdictions. The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of post-closing remedies in a purchase agreement. Learn what levers you need to pull as in-house counsel in order to move the deal forward.

… The vagaries in legal systems range from how diligence is used to allocate risk among the parties to the effect of … Chapter’s Board of Directors. jeff.levinson@netscout.com Nicole Nguyen, corporate counsel at NetScout Systems, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Law Lead, Salesforce, Nick Willets, Board Director (Volunteer), John Mac Foundation, and Vered Keisar, VP and GC, ResMed
08/01/2020
4 pages

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely … 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 I am fortunate to be working for a company, Salesforce, that has been direct and at the … was not just a press release https:// www.salesforce.com/company/news-press/stories/2020/6/ …
Articles
Anne Blake-Dreher, Greg Utken
04/01/2010

What happens when an employee calls the CEO an incompetent jerk in front of others at your non-union company? Is he subject to disciplinary action? Explore the 12 NLRB rules that your employer - and you as their legal leader - should know.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… jerk in front of others at your non-union company? Is he subject to disciplinary action? Explore the 12 NLRB … than 30 years. He can be reached at greg.utken@ bakerd.com. Anne BLAke-DreHer, assistant general counsel for … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Vernon Byrd and Larry Turner
11/01/2012

It’s difficult enough when an integral employee decides to leave — clients must be maintained, coverage ensured and investor relations handled. this departure can become even more of a problem when confidential company information is misappropriated. Non-compete agreements are no longer enough to deal with such a situation; learn what to do in order to protect your business’s electronic secrets.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles When the Non-compete Is Incomplete: Avoiding Trade Secret Litigation Author Vernon … with a specialty in employment litigation. vbyrd1@its.jnj.com Larry L. Turner is a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Labor and … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
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Feras Mousilli and Barry M. Benjamin
09/01/2010

As hosting and participating in social media become the industry standard, companies must incorporate platforms and develop policies to safeguard rights and privacy. If this brave new world seems somewhat alien, implement these guidelines to navigate your company safely through the obstacles everyone’s worried about.

in social media. Protecting company intellectual property is yet another challenge. Whether dealing with “friendly” … which merely provides access. Thus, as long as the website host does not actively control tortious statements … content into a statement arguably attributable to your com- pany as the website host. CDA 230 provides safe harbor …
05/17/2018

Best Practices in Risk Assessment - presentation held in Sydney 17 May 2018.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
in Risk Assessments What, why, how, and when acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by: Georgie Farrant, … place  Consider expected standards and legal requirements for mitigating controls  Organise findings and … breach of the law  Common law countries: if document is created for the dominant purpose of legal advice it can be …
Articles
Darcy Teixeira and Andre Maruch, TozziniFreire Advogados
09/02/2013

A review of procedures for foreign shareholders participating in shareholders meetings in Brazil.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
in the shareholders’ meetings of the invested companies is a crucial tool in the decision-making process regarding … Advogados, São Paulo dteixeira@ tozzinifreire.com.br Andre maruch TozziniFreire Advogados, São Paulo … upon their call in order to log in to the company’s website on the appropriate date and time. The manager should …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample employee privacy policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Employee Privacy Policy March 15, 2017 This is a sample employee privacy policy. Resource Details … service providers. In such cases, it will be necessary for us to disclose your data to those service providers. In … As we continue to develop our business, we might sell or buy companies, subsidiaries, or business units. In such …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/30/2018
Public speaking, whether it’s in front of a small meeting or a large audience, can be intimidating. To be a great public speaker, you need to engage with an audience, command their attention, and leave them with a lasting message.
… speaking has countless benefits. Most notably, speaking is a great way to enhance your career and  build a reputation … adding it to your LinkedIn profile or professional website. 2. Professional opportunities through public … Your company or organization may also be looking for employees to speak at recruiting events. Other …
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