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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/01/2021
3 pages

2021 Value Champion NetApp and its Legal Service Provider Ecosystem streamlined Contract Approval Workflow augmented by AI-enabled risk assessment. Compares old and new process. Includes table of objectives and associated metrics, baselines, goals and results.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… augmented by AI-enabled risk assessment. Compares old and new process. Includes table of objectives and associated … Risk Assessment Procurement initiates exception approval in TAP workflow designed by KYL team LexCheck AI tool scans … risk rating Draft exception approval form sent to QuisLex for review and validation of risk rating, and inclusion of …
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Lynette Chew, Partner, CMS; Alvin Aw, Partner, CMS; Lakshanthi Fernando, Partner, CMS
11/09/2022
19 pages

Learn about key procedures for the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Region: Asia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
… of contracting. Given this inevitability of disputes, it is therefore critically important that issues and risks … Singapore T +65 9889 8694 E lynette.chew@cms-cmno.com Kelvin Aw Co-Head of Infrastructure, Construction and … will be made to the Supreme Court for consultation via a website. A committee set up by the Supreme Court will then …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Whether at work or volunteering, Meyling Ly-Ortiz enjoys “being a small part of something bigger” than herself. She connected with Toyota Motor North America’s mission, explaining, “It’s not about just cars or transportation, it’s about mobility.”
… When people have the joy and freedom to move, anything is possible. Through technology, we can help people get where they want to be.” Respect for people is at the core of Toyota North America’s company … like FAQs about the investigation process, an internal website with resources for supervisors, and videos. The …
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Global Legal Group
07/13/2023
333 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding fintech across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… Slaughter and May Fintech 2023 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 ©2023 Global Legal Group Limited. All … suspending business for rectification or closing the website, or revoking the relevant business permit or business …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/06/2023
5 pages

This is a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement between a Delaware corporation (the disclosing company) and another company (the receiving company), in preparation of the receiving company's nomination to the board of directors of the disclosing company. The sample includes a clause selecting the laws of the State of New York.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement - Sample April 6, 2023 5 pages This is a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement between a … company) and another company (the receiving company), in preparation of the receiving company's nomination to the … party acknowledges to be good and valuable consideration for Receiving Party's obligations hereunder, Company and …
Articles
11/02/2016
40 pages

This article provides a unique contrast of the expectations of European Mergers & Acquisitions pre- and post-Brexit, as corporations and private equity firms wrestle with its consequences for their businesses and deal-making prospects.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, European Union, Europe
… and private equity firms wrestle with its consequences for their businesses and deal-making prospects. Resource … European Union. On the one hand, the uncertainty created is tempering dealmaking in some quarters as firms look to … Peter Huber T +43 1 40443 1650 E peter.huber@cms-rrh.com CMS Belgium Vincent Dirckx T +32 2 74369 85 E …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
The cloud should be about more than making your legal department run smoothly. Today’s technology can bring acceptable levels of risk if the solution promotes business transparency and collaboration with global suppliers.
… Docket Article Time for Legal to “Bear Hug” the Cloud Art Fisher Publication … the vendors and sellers of a client. Mitigating risk. It is a top priority of in-house counsel to ensure that … and expose customers and employees to identity theft and online piracy. Far from the remote mines and sweatshops of …
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Bill Mordan -- area vice president and general counsel,Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
05/01/2008

In Richard Susskind's latest book The End of Lawyers? Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services, he develops his theory that the new information age will ultimately render lawyers obsolete. This article analyzes and critiques this premise from the perspective of in-house counsel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… it has already earned high praise and criticism. Susskind is the English law professor, Times columnist, and technology … to their client, empowering the companies they work for to produce faster, more cost-ef- fective legal results. … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is area vice president and general counsel …
Articles
02/19/2016

This QuickCounsel points out the hidden dangers when choosing outside counsel and teaming up with similarly situated defendants.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… when trying to fire his or her client and what can you do in response? What happens when your company requests … to provide legal services, and a firm that wasn't chosen for the work decides to represent an adverse party? Can joint … may not drop a client like a hot potato, especially if it is in order to keep happy a far more lucrative client." ii …
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Exterro Inc.
11/20/2024
8 pages

As Saudi Arabia strengthens its digital economy, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) sets a new standard for data privacy and compliance. This whitepaper offers a strategic guide to navigating PDPL’s requirements.

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Region: Saudi Arabia
… Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law: A Strategic Roadmap for KSA Organizations Author Exterro Inc. November 20, 2024 8 … economy, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) sets a new standard for data privacy and compliance. This whitepaper offers a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
With depressing frequency, I find that too many smart and capable candidates derail themselves by making some elementary mistakes. Give yourself every chance to stand out and succeed by following these simple rules.
… speak at law schools or to our intern classes, I am asked for advice on getting a job. I always tell them to focus on … as the continuing fallout from the COVID-19 crisis is causing summer associate and new hire roles to evaporate … heard candidates ask me something that was right on our website, or that they could have looked up easily with …
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Whitnie Wiley
12/01/2017

No matter how difficult the situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a difference.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employment handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Employment Policy Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample employment handbook. Resource Details Interest … 4.4 Advances on Pay 7 4.5 Pay Corrections 7 4.6 Deductions for Salaried Employees 7 5. EMPLOYMENT Classifications and … stocks or securities. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site the Company’s website
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Kim R. Kolb and William K. Principe
09/01/2003

This article discusses how you can ensure that your company is ready for an OSHA inspection. Learn how to prepare your facilities so that your company is in the best position to defend itself.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… article discusses how you can ensure that your company is ready for an OSHA inspection. Learn how to prepare your … join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. September 2003 Perhaps, you have already received an … determine what your compliance requirements are. The OSHA website itself, www.osha.gov, is a great resource (but see …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
Recruiters, employers, colleagues, adversaries, employees, friends, family — the universe of people who might search your name for any reason (or for no reason at all) is virtually limitless, so being cognizant of what exists and the sort of light that it casts upon you is vitally important.
… family — the universe of people who might search your name for any reason (or for no reason at all) is virtually limitless, so being cognizant of what exists and … internet archive of publicly maintained websites. The website boasts nearly half a trillion archived websites, many …
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Barry D. Biddle and Lori-Ann Johnson
09/01/2015

In the area of mergers and acquisitions, trade secrets can provide unique challenges to the due diligence team evaluating the target company. An early understanding of the key players, the buyer’s intended uses of the<br />trade secrets, and the seller’s policies and positions regarding them, is fundamental to structuring the correct questions to undertake a thorough and informative<br />due diligence process. A thorough process can inform the economics of the deal, identify any third party risks and even minimize the opportunities for post-acquisition misappropriation of trade secrets.

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Source: ACC Docket
… and the seller’s policies and positions regarding them, is fundamental to structuring the correct questions to … until the deal is very close to completion. Likewise, in com- panies without a formal trade secret program, acquiring … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice.
… Legal Counsel Laurie Adamson Publication Date: 09/01/2015 For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice. Resource … island at the southern tip of Australia. Whilst Tasmania is often best known as the home of the Tasmanian devil, she … in that little house, more than just the funds to buy it! … For Eliza, becoming a lawyer was a natural choice. …
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Thomas B. Ferrante, Nathaniel M. Lacktman, Rachel B. Goodman, Foley & Lardner
07/27/2022
4 pages

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed five new changes to Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services under the Medicare program. The changes are part of the proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. To learn more check out this Foley & Lardner article.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Lardner July 27, 2022 4 pages On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed five new … Law Region: United States Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments File … the RTM professional codes. If this proposed clarification is finalized, the RTM professional codes could not be used to …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
In-house counsel play a critical role in shaping a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and improving its ESG scores. Because investors are increasingly focused on ESG issues, in-house counsel must understand how ESG factors are derived and integrated into investors’ review of a company’s financial and reputational health.
… can improve the company’s ESG ranking. Diversity.  There is a direct correlation between ESG scores and diversity. … , ENTREPRENEUR (Feb. 14, 2020),  www.entrepreneur.com/article/346229 . Likewise, a “diverse team is more likely …  (June 2020). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Atul Dua, Esq., Seth Dua & Associates, New Delhi, India
11/12/2015

This article deals with recommendations of India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs to suggest measures for monitoring the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility policies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … India 110017 Tel: +91 11 41644400 Fax: +91 11 41644500 Website: www.sethdua.com *Member of Primerus Recommendations … and Depart m e nt of Public Ente rpris e s . Follow ing is the syno ps is of reco mme ndat io ns made by the HLC to …
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Pamela L. Johnston, Judith A. Waltz, Foley & Lardner
08/23/2022
2 pages

On August 17, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a bulletin (Bulletin) to states addressing potentially inappropriate cost-based proposals and practices related to governmental ambulance providers in the delivery of ground emergency medical transportation to Medicaid beneficiaries (GEMT). Check out this article by Foley & Lardner detailing the CMS bulletin.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Medicaid: New Guidance from CMS Finds there are Significant … August 23, 2022 2 pages On August 17, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a bulletin … and practices related to governmental ambulance providers in the delivery of ground emergency medical transportation to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Tony West doesn’t run away from a crisis; he heads toward it. The first executive hire by newly installed Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, West was given a mandate as chief legal officer to transform a company that had developed a reputation for winning at all costs into one committed to transparency and safety.
… to transform a company that had developed a reputation for winning at all costs into one committed to transparency … related to a massive data breach. Today, the company is trying to find its balance after seeing a precipitous … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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. …
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Tara N. Cho, Theodore F. Claypoole, Ting Zheng, Rajiv Radia, Sid Shenoy
08/16/2023
2 pages

Despite improvements in cybersecurity-related disclosures, the SEC observed inconsistency in reporting practices. The objective of the new rules is to achieve uniform, comparable, and decision-useful disclosures that empower investors to make well-informed evaluations of a company’s cybersecurity posture. This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson delves into the final rules that enhance cybersecurity disclosure.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
in reporting practices. The objective of the new rules is to achieve uniform, comparable, and decision-useful … Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com On July 26, 2023, the SEC adopted new rules1 to enhance … an effort strike the right balance between investors’ need for information and a company’s cybersecurity posture. …
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Curtis E. Smolar
05/01/2018

As in-house counsel, you're constantly trying to find ways to turn a company's lemons into lemonade. So imagine if you could turn litigation, one of legal's sourest lemons, into a source of revenue. By making use of litigation financing, what was once a costly burden can transform into a functioning profit center.

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Source: ACC Docket
… experts, costs, and other incidental expenses. If the case is not successful, the funding company will not recover the … Tree Frog’s CEO, is faced with the fact that one of the com- pany’s key sources of revenue is not only not paying, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Lucy Bassli, Founder and Lara Trope, Legal and CLM Operations Consultant, InnoLaw Group
04/13/2023
1 pages

It seems to us that although the dizzying number of technology solutions entering the market daily (not to mention the avalanche of new AI possibilities that accompany them) are intended to make everyone’s life simpler, it’s more challenging than ever to cut through the noise and figure out how or where to start your journey to simplifying contracting for you and your organization. Read more.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles CLM Simplified: Practical Contracting Guidance for Corporate Counsel Author Lucy Bassli, Founder and Lara … Management Region: Global Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law … that comprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is at the core of any effort to improve contracting. Although …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/04/2024
Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the aftermath of the death by suicide of a respected colleague. Early intervention, particularly the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — can help stop the silent spiral, writes Jim Patton, CLO for The Broadhurst Group. #ACCDocket #suicideprevention #ACCFamily #employmentlaw
… Claudette W. Patton Publication Date: 06/04/2024 Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be discussed in the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by melitas / Shutterstock.com Concerns for attorneys’ mental health seem to only be … the strategy of QPR — question, persuade, refer — is crucial to prevent mental health issues from escalating. …
Articles
06/22/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses addresses how companies should respond to Title VII discrimination claims brought by their employees, including whether they should mediate or settle the claim, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law and New to In-House ACC Networks.*

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Company’s Tactics in Response to Unwarranted Title VII Discrimination Claims … our company. After looking into the matter, the claim is 100% unwarranted. I have never dealt with one of these … litigation, but on the other hand, paying a settlement for completely unwarranted claims seems unnecessary. How do …
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John Okray
01/01/2011

As corporate culture continues to expand on a global scale, professionals in almost every industry no longer find themselves restricted by borderlines and jurisdictions. This trend includes everyone — it would seem — except attorneys. These limitations are inconvenient and detrimental to the corporate attorney attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might bring the in-house profession into the 21st century.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might … School of Law. He can be contacted at john.okray@ambeacon.com. The opinions expressed in this article do not … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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