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In-house counsel members of the ACC Europe ESG Working Group
05/22/2024
16 pages

Are you building or reviewing your organization's ESG program, with a focus on Europe? This tool presents sample frameworks for the environmental, social, and governance components: (i) key considerations, (ii) a detailed map of core ESG subtopics for each of the three ESG facets, and (ii) for each subtopic, potential goals, standards, and metrics, and more.

… Building a Framework for an ESG Approach in Europe acc.com https://www.acc.com/ https://www.acc.com/ acc.com2 — … provide an exhaustive list of relevant legislation (which is constantly evolving), and does not recommend any specific … methods.²7 • Proposed right to repair directive.²8 • ECHA website list of hot topics²9 gives insights to possible …
Articles
Patricia Stambelos and Alex W. Craigie
10/01/2012

Today, more cases are going to trial for shorter durations. In such a scenario, lawyers must present information to jurors in a concise, streamlined manner; in essence, they must become masters of the short story. This article explores the benefits of compressed trials and offers practitioners insight into how they can tailor their strategies to ensure a positive outcome for their clients.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Four-Day Trial ACC Docket 45 October 2012 Trial looms; it is just a few short weeks away. You represent the defendant … She can be contacted at patricia.stambelos@ skywest.com. ALEX W. CRAIGIE is a partner in the Los Angeles office … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Saudi Arabian construction plans.

Resource Details
Region: Saudi Arabia
… 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/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Elizabeth Ozmun, David Herron and James Pearl
09/01/2010

AMD v. Intel is a valuable reminder of the importance of data preservation and ediscovery. Avoid unintentional evidence spoliation by implementing an effective preservation program — although initial costs may seem high, the risks of doing without could cripple a corporation’s capital and reputation.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Herron and James Pearl September 1, 2010 AMD v. Intel is a valuable reminder of the importance of data preservation … and counseling. Herron can be contacted at dherron@omm.com. JAMES PEARL is a partner in the Century City office of … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
06/03/2014

Examine the external and internal factors that affect the longer-term profitability of the organization, and understand the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flow.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials 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 … peripheral activities. Walmart’s core operations include buying and selling merchandise, whereas Microsoft’s include …
Articles
K Royal, Lori S. Nugent, and Stephanie A. Reiter
10/01/2015

We are in the midst of a technological revolution — the information revolution. Yes, technologically, the information revolution is in full swing, but in the legal field, we are experiencing the pains of technological evolution.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Yes, technologically, the information revolution is in full swing, but in the legal field, we are experiencing … and security for mobile communication. k.royal@celltrust.com; Twitter: @heartofprivacy Lori S. Nugent, shareholder at … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/26/2016
38 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in Singapore.

Resource Details
Region: Singapore
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

These are several sample contest rules templates.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… residing and located in a jurisdiction where the contest is lawful are eligible to enter. The Contest is void where … a [enter fundraising mechanism/platforrm] at [enter website] and obtaining donations from donors through … Lafleur Henderson LLP) Email: daniel.cole@gowlings.com Phone: (416) 814-5666 OVERVIEW: This document is intended …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2022
Know what it really means to have skin in the game when it comes to what your company needs from in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

… Source: ACC Docket … Digital Storm / Shutterstock.com One of the main benefits I got from my ACC membership was … it appeared there might be a sliver of merit, then suing for such inflated amounts that I could never forget where the … today, the nature of your customer and shareholder base is a great predictor of whether and what types of shareholder …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2017
For every new technology, there’s a particular moment when something resembling a science fiction movie gadget becomes a part of our daily lives; whether it’s because the technology becomes accessible (e.g., the affordability of personal computers), the market is finally ready to embrace it (e.g., the success of Tesla’s electric cars), or myriad other reasons.
… Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: 04/24/2017 For every new technology, there’s a particular moment when … the affordability of personal computers), the market is finally ready to embrace it (e.g., the success of Tesla’s … For example, the ultimate consumer may no longer be buying well tested, ready-to-use, and neatly packaged …
Articles
John K. Villa
06/01/2007

Examines the ethical rules and their interpretation by both courts and ethics' commissions to determine whether an agreement within a settlement package is unethical.

… determine whether an agreement within a settlement package is unethical. Resource Details Interest Area: Litigation and … jurisdictions. While it has historically been relatively com- mon to demand settlement terms that have the effect of … a settlement package that may achieve a similar result. For example, is it ethical to ask plaintiff’s counsel to …
Articles
Karin B. Sinniger
10/01/2003

Have you ever needed a technology tool that would make your practice more efficient but found that generic office products didn't deliver all that you needed? Read this article to learn how with a very modest budget you can rapidly develop technology tools targeted to support your legal practice and protect the intellectual property therein.

… membership . … 20 ACC Docket October 2003 BECAUSE LAW IS NOT THE CORE BUSINESS of a corporation, in-house counsel … Development Council. She is available at sinnigkb1@bp.com. The author thanks Paula J. Clayton, a senior attorney at … of documents because documents are posted to a secure website on BP’s intranet. bpdeal™ also has a feature that …
Articles
Laura A. Frase
08/01/2016
32 pages

This article focuses on behavioral economics theories and negotiation strategy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
… (Nelken, 1996) INTRODUCTION As negotiators our goal is to maximize economic gain. Yet it is undisputed that as … agreement. Scholars have endeavored to explain the basis for these supposed irrational reactions. Where does the … An epic, epidemic overreaction on CNN http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/health/ebola-overreaction/index.html Ariely, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 22, 2015 This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management. … Company's Social Media Policy. The intent of this Policy is not to restrict the flow of useful and appropriate … but to minimize the risk to the Company and its employees. Online comments not only reflect upon the Company but also …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2015

Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for the United Kingdom

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Three Party Master Beneficiary Escrow Service Agreement for the United Kingdom Resource Details Interest Area: … level of protection in each unique situation. [COMPANY] is different from other providers in the industry because of … the foregoing are capable of registration or not; "Company Website" means [COMPANY WEBSITE] together with any other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/31/2022
Armstrong Group Deputy GC Kathryn Pruss Zeltwanger shares her top ten items to think about when designing your legal SharePoint portal. #ACCResourceLibrary #ACCDocket #legalops
… from an in-house counsel on designing a SharePoint portal for the legal department. If you are anything like me, it’s … a bell or whistle? However, unless your law department is huge, you probably don’t have the funds, and you … Law enforcement sends a subpoena to subpoena@yourcompany.com. Someone on your Subpoena Team picks up that subpoena and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
“It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc
… “It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc Resource Details … Adam Walters ASSISTANT … in-house to get a cushy job with great work-life balance is not something I have experienced.” Walters, who was the …
Articles
Thomas M. Federico
11/01/1997

In addition to ensuring FCPA compliance with international alliances already in place, Thomas M. Federico, of Dobbs International Services, Inc., provides a due diligence checklist for those international alliances yet to become a reality.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… Federico If the marketing and development groups role is to project company into the business world of tomorrow … par ent subsidiaries and affiliates Dun Bradstreets website www dbn corn has database calledGlobalSeek which … Management and Information Support CmiS www.creditworthy.com has links to numerous U.S credit reporting agencies that …
Articles
Machiuanna Chu, Partner and Sharon Pang, Principal Economist - Competition, Deacons
09/22/2022
2 pages

On August 29, 2022, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (“HKCC”) published an Advisory Bulletin regarding the sharing of competitively sensitive information on employees’ employment conditions (such as future wages) among employers in the context of “joint negotiations” (“Joint Negotiation Advisory Bulletin”). In the Joint Negotiation Advisory Bulletin the HKCC outlines a set of guidance on the circumstances under which the exchange of information on employment conditions among employers may be justified in the context of joint negotiations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Asia, Hong Kong
… – Competition *This article was first published on Deacons website On August 29, 2022, the Hong Kong Competition … sensitive information among themselves. This may involve, for example, discussing or agreeing to a certain target wage … which the conduct may be deemed justifiable: a) There is a need for the relevant group of employers to negotiate …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/29/2024
234 pages

This guide provides an overview of the key steps, legal issues and market practices involved in the IPO process by examining practices in 16 jurisdictions around the world.

Resource Details
Region: Bermuda, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… customer.service@glgroup.co.uk / www.globallegalinsights.com +44 207 367 0720 Copyright © 2024 Global Legal Group Ltd. … ISBN 978-1-83918-343-0 ISSN 2399-9594 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … issued by the company, including information posted on its website. In addition to periodic reports, a public U.S. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
SAP
09/17/2004

Sample code of conduct for employees. Provides for accountability, loyalty, personal gain, blackmail, corruption, confidentiality, financial concerns, customer, vendors, competitors, partners, trading in shares, compliance office, and sanctions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author SAP September 16, 2004 Sample code of conduct for employees. Provides for accountability, loyalty, personal … Page 4 of 15 0 Objectives and Scope This Code of Conduct is derived from the SAP Group’s Code of Conduct, the central … of SAP. For example, SAP employees must not use their @sap.com e-mail address to express their own political and …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Gonçalves & Gonçalves Marketing Jurídico, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
01/01/2010
32 pages

The current study is the result of the voluntary participation of Brazilian representatives of the legal departments of over one hundred national and international companies. This study covers the relationship between legal departments and law firms in Brazil.

… January 1, 2010 32 pages The current study is the result of the voluntary participation of Brazilian … Knowledge Burst logo, Martindale-Hubbell and martindale.com are registered trademarks of Reed Elsevier Properties … Martindale-Hubbell expressly disclaims all liability for reliance upon the information contained herein. In no …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
8 pages

A short briefing regarding the European Commission's proposed Regulation on a European approach for Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’).

Resource Details
Collection: Artificial Intelligence
Region: European Union
… 11 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 The EU Commission has set out its proposal for a … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Contacts eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/07/2024
6 pages

As workplace technology evolves, one area of focus is the requirement to involve worker representatives when a company is considering the implementation of new or updated workplace technology.

Such requirements can differ not only by jurisdiction, but also by the type of technology and the purpose of use. This briefing explores some of the employee representation considerations when implementing or updating technology.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, Germany, France
… 6 pages As workplace technology evolves, one area of focus is the requirement to involve worker representatives when a … are anticipated to represent a new world of opportunity for businesses. As workplace technology evolves, there is a … and blogs ("Materials") on the Eversheds Sutherland website are accurate and complete. However, the Materials are …
Articles
Todd H. Silberman
07/01/2011

Columnist Todd H. Silberman shares useful advice for job seekers based on past hiring experience.

… … ACC Docket 24 July/August 2011 HEARsAy Todd H. SilbeRmAn is vice president and general counsel for mesilla Valley … Chapter of ACC. He can be contacted at toddsilberman@aol.com. T hose of you who follow my column know I’ve shared my … about my company and didn’t even bother to look at our website; who clearly just wanted a paycheck. On the other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
As a result of these Supreme Court decisions limiting jurisdiction over foreign corporations, we have already seen a shift in where claims against corporate defendants are being brought.
Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Home Is Where You're Incorporated: The US Supreme Court Limits … more important: Where should your company incorporate? For some businesses, especially ones with simpler needs, it … got worse during the information age, where even having a website could mean a company was “doing business” in a …
Articles
Paul A. Davies (London), Sarah E. Fortt (Austin / Washington, D.C.), Julia A. Hatcher (Washington, D.C.), Betty M. Huber (New York), Sabrina Singh (Singapore), Angela Walker (Washington, D.C.), Latham & Watkins
07/14/2022
7 pages

Learn about the increasing regulatory pressure in the US, Europe, and Asia and the resulting compliance challenges regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance issues (ESG).

Resource Details
Collection: Sustainability
Region: United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Asia, India, Singapore
… new mandates from government authorities. Latham & Watkins is pleased to introduce a series of Clients Alerts on ESG and … opportunities within their value chains. https://www.lw.com/practices/EnvironmentalSocialGovernance Latham & Watkins … challenges. This resource was originally published on the website of Latham & Watkins . … Paul A. Davies (London), …
Articles
Jackson Lewis LLP
11/15/2013

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is the U.S. Department of Labor agency charged with enforcing the federal affirmative action regulations and eradicating discrimination in the workplace. This InfoPAK provides an overview of OFCCP methods and suggests steps a company can follow to determine if it is subject to federal affirmative action regulations and, if so, ensure compliance.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is the U.S. Department of Labor agency charged with enforcing … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … the Author” section of this InfoPAK or visit the firm’s website at www.jacksonlewis.com. ACC wishes to extend a …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
24 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Japan.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … of the notification process is available on the JFTC's website
Program Materials
A. Peter Prinsen, Wendy Scaringe
10/21/2015

In-house attorneys are often engaged in matters involving insurance issues, such as risk management, insuring real and personal property, or negotiating deals where liability or other types of insurance are required by the company. However, attorneys in small departments are often less knowledgeable about the insurance policies currently available and the coverage they provide. Attend this session to learn: What is risk management and why should every in-house lawyer care? What are the different types of insurance available to the enterprise? Should legal be involved in the procurement and/or review of the company’s insurance program and claims process? The session will provide an overview of the claims adjustment process with pointers to successfully navigate insurance claims, so that you will have peace of mind regarding your company’s insurance program.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials Peace of Mind: Risk Management and Insurance for In-house Counsel Author A. Peter Prinsen, Wendy Scaringe … coverage they provide. Attend this session to learn: What is risk management and why should every in-house lawyer care? … 1. Avoidance – (get out of that business) 2. Insurance – (buy protection from an Insurance Company) 3. Loss Control – …
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