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Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/17/2018
Since joining the company in 2014, Gora has played a pivotal role in supporting the company as it maneuvers through an increasingly fluid digital market.
… there were probably about 400 names on it. What it shows is how much opportunity lies in the connections we make on … platforms, giving rise to more ways than ever for the modern social media consumer to connect — and that … we have a good view of the market so that we can build, buy, or partner to remain in demand,” Gora notes. Second, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2022
What role does trust play in AI ethics framework? And how should AI be regulated? Fujitsu Australia Limited Corporate Counsel Sara Wedgwood analyses the criticisms levied against AI ethics frameworks. #ACCDocket #AI #legaltech #ethics
… and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Trust is critical . In order for organizations to expand the use of AI, they need to be … lists prohibited AI applications including:   Manipulative online practices that produce physical or psychological harms …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/06/2024
Still using PDFs for contract redlines? There’s a better way! Nada Alnajafi, senior corporate counsel of Franklin Templeton and founder of Contract Nerds, shares how in-house counsel can bridge the redlining gap with outside counsel for more fruitful collaborations. #ContractNerds #ContractRedlining #LegalInsights #ACC #ACCDocket
… Alnajafi Publication Date: 05/06/2024 Still using PDFs for contract redlines? There’s a better way! Nada Alnajafi, … But in 2024 — the age of screens and generative AI — how is this still happening? When I asked this outside counsel to … and proven results. Ilona Viktarovich / Shutterstock.com Because we learn how to redline contracts on our own and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
Even if you’ve built a solid team at headquarters, expanding internationally is a completely new challenge. The legal landscape varies from one part of the world to another. Differences in culture, educational systems, and compensation expectations all present their own complications. Where do you begin?
… a solid team at headquarters, expanding internationally is a completely new challenge. The legal landscape varies … and avoid confusion or duplication. Manage expectations. For your nascent legal team, find the best candidates that … more about Major, Lindsey & Africa, visit www.mlaglobal.com . Compensation and benefits When it comes to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of new data privacy laws in Asia. While certain countries like Malaysia do not actively police their own privacy laws, a number of others, including Singapore, have substantially increased enforcement actions.
… Act (PDPA ) to provide a broader spectrum of powers for regulators to investigate data privacy violations. … reputation. While the size of the fines for non-compliance is relatively tame in comparison to countries in the European … K-Box members’ information had been leaked and uploaded online. The breach impacted the following types of data: …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
2 pages

The decision is an example of the English Courts’ willingness to develop and apply existing case law to contemporaneous disputes, in this case in relation to crypto assets and persons unknown who might be out of the jurisdiction (a common feature of such cases) to ensure victims have a timely means of tracing and recovering stolen assets.

… Eversheds Sutherland August 15, 2022 2 pages The decision is an example of the English Courts’ willingness to develop … eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-High Court grants restraining order over NFTs confirming … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/24/2010

This is a sample insider trading memo from the CEO to the employees to confirm and formalize the company’s policy and procedures regarding
trading by employees in company securities, including common stock.

… Insider Trading Memo to Employees May 24, 2010 This is a sample insider trading memo from the CEO to the … Under the federal securities laws, it is unlawful for a person to buy or sell a company’s securities while in possession of …
Articles
Michael F. Cunningham and Thomas R. Simmons
03/01/2003

This article provides in-house counsel a framework to understand the wage and hour provisions of the FLSA.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Exempt Or Nonexempt: A Practical Guide For Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under The FLSA Author Michael F. … March 2003 ACCA Docket 4 3 KT Michael F. Cunningham is assistant vice president of all staff counsel operations … He is available at Mike.Cunningham@infinity-insurance.com. Thomas R. Simmons is a partner at Arter & Hadden, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/02/2021
Some pieces of technology are so good they withstand the test of time. RSS is one you may use every day without realizing it.
… are so good they withstand the test of time. RSS is one you may use every day without realizing it. Resource … broadcast updates as they are published. It stands for Really Simple Syndication. If you listen to almost any … upward arrow coming out of it to be taken directly to the website. Because it is simple to enable RSS for almost any …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2016

This is a sample non-compete agreement among a company, a covenantor, and an employee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a Company, Covenantor, and Employee March 15, 2016 This is a sample non-compete agreement among a company, a … in the case of [EXECUTIVE] in his capacity as Trustee for the [COVENANTOR] Founders under the [COVENANTOR] note … or otherwise competing with any [PARTY] or from indirectly buying advertising from any [PARTY] without prejudice to …
Articles
Arent Fox
09/14/2015

This Top Ten highlights the top ten actions that can be taken on international trade issues to limit risks in supply arrangements and acquisition agreements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, United States
… Trade Issue Contractual Provisions Imports Provide for the following: a) due diligence and audit rights; b) the … the entries are accurate and have not been falsified. It is also recommended to obtain import compliance statements … with it, that it has posted its disclosure on its website and that the disclosure is accurate and does not …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
This article will explore both why software audits happen, at all; why many software vendors are becoming much more aggressive in initiating and conducting detailed, distracting, often contentious software “compliance audits”; and the contracting, intellectual property, compliance, and business continuity risks associated with such audits. It will then discuss the significant issues and options associated with reviewing, drafting, and negotiating audit clauses in software licenses and practical, effective steps to mitigate the varied audit-associated risks.
… property. Some customers, however, believe that it is easier for vendors to increase their revenue and margins by auditing … components) often “reside” only or primarily on a vendor’s website. Often, such terms can be unilaterally or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2017
I reached out to three very different, yet equally successful entrepreneurs, all of whom began their careers as lawyers or during law school: Chris Sacca, Mitch Garber, and Anna Santeramo.
… perception from “no” to “yes,” even if the next question is “how?” Wearing two hats. For lawyers in business roles, it can sometimes be difficult … ANNA SANTERAMO Anna Santeramo is co-founder of StyleBee.com, an app that allows professional women and men to book …
… Education & Events Online education and in-person programs for in-house counsel and legal operations …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This tool is intended for use specifically by companies that need to demonstrate compliance with the Combating Trafficking in Persons requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and submit certifications under 52.222-50(h) and 22.1703(c).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Human Trafficking Policy October 16, 2016 This tool is intended for use specifically by companies that need to … by companies that need to demonstrate compliance with the Com- bating Trafficking in Persons requirements of the … employees assigned. A copy is also posted on the Company website. The Company’s Human Trafficking Hotline Posters and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
This article will review recent developments in the area of LoL clause interpretation and suggest appropriate drafting tips. It will focus exclusively on the LoL clause in the context of commercial (B2B) contracts. The treatment of the clause in the consumer contracting context is an entirely different animal due to a host of statutory restrictions.
… of the clause in the consumer contracting context is an entirely different animal due to a host of statutory … “gross negligence” is provided by Baidu, Inc. v. Register.com , 760 F. Supp. 2d 312 (S.D.N.Y. 2010), decided under New … a large Chinese Internet search engine service, had its website hacked after the staff of the defendant (an Internet …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
3 pages

All employers operating in the EU are likely to be required to make changes to their current arrangements to take account of the requirements of the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions. Effects may also be seen beyond the EU, where multi-national employers seek to “level-up” their arrangements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: European Union
… and Labor Region: European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-Are you ready for new transparent and predictable working … employer and the worker when the employment relationship is terminated, the duration and conditions of probation, … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
09/01/2005

The increasingly globalized practice of law remains riddled with local idiosyncrasies. This Toolkit offers practical pointers to help you successfully cross the Pond.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… … TOOLKIT >> Crossing the Pond Without Drowning The Devil is in the details. While international legal practice has … such as computers and other high-tech instruments, for immediate access and communication. Economic barriers … challenges. Entering the global marketplace requires US com­ panies to contend with complex issues under both US and …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
06/03/2014

This presentation will aid you in your utilization of analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Advanced Financial Decision-making for In-house Counsel (presented by Boston University School … Management faculty) Michael Smith Professor Michael Smith is an associate professor of accounting at the Boston … 1-3, Minneapolis, MN 13 of 37 Examples of Investments •  Buying a new piece of equipment. •  Building a factory. •  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
A letter of intent (LOI) should not serve as an automatic response to the start of negotiations, but it can be helpful as a document that outlines intentions for a complicated transactional relationship.
… or non-binding.  In LOI litigation, the first question is whether the LOI created an enforceable contract or an … Sample Letter of Intent – Template (June 2017).  acc.com/resource-library/sample-letter-intent-template Company … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
James McGrew<br />William Potter<br />Frederick Stein
05/17/2011

Smart companies plan, measure results and demonstrate success. The legal department within those companies need to follow suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in's and out's of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department's successes and show your boss how you add value to the company's bottom line.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in's and out's of …  Rela?ons  Execu?ve  Ogletree  Deakins  The  slides  for  this  por?on  of  the  presenta?on  are  based  on …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.    §  Review  the  website,  every  word.    Review  any  intranet.     First …
Articles
Virgílio Mouta Pereira, Researcher, Magellan Association
09/19/2014

This article discusses the scope for applying EU Competition Law, by critically analyzing both the recent European Commission’s policy and the views taken by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJ) and by the General Court (GC), with regard to the misuse of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) related procedures and reverse payments.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… September 19, 2014 This article discusses the scope for applying EU Competition Law, by critically analyzing both … rules Pratiques l Concurrences N° 2-2013 www.concurrences.com Virgílio MOuta pereira vmp@magellan-association.org l … companies by granting them a period of exclusivity, which is likely to increase market power. Competition policy aims …
Articles
Ellen M. Hunt, JD, Principal Consultant & Advisor, Spark Compliance Consulting
07/01/2022
6 pages

On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed long-awaited rule changes for climate-related disclosures for investors. In this article, learn five things that every compliance professional should know about ESG and five steps to take now.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Collection: Sustainability
Region: United States
… about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). It is front and center for many investors as well as other … the best way to do this? Study your own organization’s website and scourer the sustainability report. Go back a few … something like this. https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees/ 3. Develop goals, metrics, and measures The old …
Articles
Jane Southworth and Elodie Brière (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/09/2023
2 pages

This article provides an overview of the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime for packaging which will start on January 1, 2024.

… Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-New packaging collection and reporting obligations an … in respect of filled and unfilled packaging which is imported into the UK through their platforms; the … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Jane Southworth Partner +44 161 831 8195 +44 161 831 …
Articles
K. Steven Blake and Lee Hanson
03/23/2015

Diversity drives growth. So, how does<br />the diversity mandate translate for<br />lawyers looking to position their legal departments as a value-add? It’s all about finding, hiring and retaining the best and brightest lawyers so your legal department<br />can reflect the diverse communities where your company operates.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… that embraces diversity (or alternatively, one that is indifferent or hostile) is also one of the principal … within the workplace.”3 The international business com- munity has embraced a similar, if slightly broader … oct11 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Jordan Ellis and Kathryn Brown
07/01/2019
8 pages

The #MeToo Movement has completely altered the landscape for a host of venues, notably the workplace. Here are five concise strategies for in-house counsel to employ when enhancing their organization’s office culture.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
… really implements their gender equity policies or is just paying “lip service.” Examine policies relating to … mission, and purpose of an enterprise as stated on its website or in printed brochures. Clues about workplace cul- … JD from Temple University. jordan_ellis@comcastspectacor.com Kathryn Brown is an attorney at Duane Morris LLP, where …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
Companies across the world outsource a significant amount of business to India, which includes a sizeable amount of personal data. The concerns such companies face are that they have a duty to shield their customers from the possibility that employees of foreign-service providers may misuse their personal data.
… Docket Article The Landscape of Data Privacy Legislation in India Abhijit Poonja Anind Thomas Publication Date: … two decades. Two contrasting models. The European model for data privacy, the 1995 EU Directive, is compared with the 2008 Indian Parliament Amendments to the …
Articles
Megan Raesner and Elaine Martin
07/01/2010

With increased immigration law enforcement on corporations, foreign national employees should not be an afterthought in the restructuring process. This article gives in- house counsel the know-how they need to be proactive in dealing with immigration issues during a change.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… effect of the restructuring on their immigration status is often an afterthought. This may be because corporate … tends to be the most common: Company A acquires all of Com- Megan RaesneR is vice president and se- nior corporate … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a chart depicting 2015 Supreme Court opinions impacting the healthcare industry.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Impacting Healthcare Industry October 20, 2015 This is a chart depicting 2015 Supreme Court opinions impacting … care] benefits”; that such benefits would be provided “for the duration of [the] Agreement”; and that the agreement … tax credits. Such an interpretation would make the cost of buying insurance more than 8 percent of petitioners’ income, …
Articles
Ronald F. Pol
10/01/2009

In response to CEO pleas for legal departments to cut costs, columnist Ronald Pol offers some advice, including to outsource, to share costs, and more.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Ronald F. Pol October 1, 2009 In response to CEO pleas for legal departments to cut costs, columnist Ronald Pol … Cogitator | Outsource Resource A common CeO refrain is for all departments to cut bud- gets by 10 or 20 percent. … law firms. He welcomes comments at ronald.pol@teamfactors.com. The ideas that even a simple checklist generates can …
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