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Program Materials
Eric O. Morehead, Larry Parsons
07/04/2013

Use this material to convince your CEO that you need to implement an effective compliance program or revamp your current one.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Training Program April 29-30, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com        Tuesday, April 30 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Convincing … O. Morehead Eric Morehead is senior compliance counsel for Compliance Advisory Services for Corpedia, Inc., a …
Articles
10/06/2015

This article provides an overview of the main Swiss criminal law provisions, which prohibit<br />the theft and disclosure of banking information to foreign authorities or courts, and to see how they have been applied to whistleblowers in recent cases by Swiss courts and authorities.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… himself or a third party an unlawful gain, takes, for himself or a third party, data which is recorded or transmitted electronically or in a similar … in September 2014, available (in English) on the following website: http://www.swissbanking.org/en/2014_ …
Articles
Rachel Stoermer
03/01/2015

There are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. Learn how to best instruct clients on taking advantage of this technology.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… VP signature and initials from the CFO and neither of them is in the office today.  Most of us have been in a situation … include: ■■ Clicking “I Agree” (or something similar) on a website in order to receive services or access content (these … There is no longer any doubt that contracts can be com- pleted electronically, and the electronic records will …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
This article addresses recent developments in patent law that provide patent litigation defendants with powerful new defenses against patent infringement lawsuits.
… sky-high monetary demands and extraordinarily large awards for patent infringement have become more common. Fortunately … or device, the plaintiff has to prove infringement — that is, the plaintiff must prove that the product contains each … patent cases), only one case — DDR Holdings, LLC v. Hotels.com — has upheld a patent under Section 101 among over 30 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In light of the very real risks trade secret violations pose for companies, this article provides a suggested eight step process for in-house legal teams and their business clients to follow in order to protect a company’s most important assets. These steps will help effectively manage risk by conducting trade secret audits on a regular basis to ensure adequate protections are in place to minimize the risk of theft.
… an information security policy that identifies what is considered a trade secret and how employees should treat … labs. Additionally, the company’s intranet and website should be reviewed to determine whether the content … David Cohen, PC, November 2017, KidonIPCorp, Kidonip.com. … In light of the very real risks trade secret …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/14/2023
ACC Chair Adrian Goss discusses new technology, like the ubiquitous ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools, and how ACC prepares in-house counsel for its adoption. #ACCDocket #AI #ChatGPT
… AI-powered tools, and how ACC prepares in-house counsel for its adoption. #ACCDocket #AI #ChatGPT Resource Details … Docket … Banner artwork by thinkhubstudio / Shutterstock.com To start, I want to be transparent and assure you all … use of ChatGPT — Generative Pre-trained Transformer — text is what everyone is talking about. This isn’t surprising, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/28/2022
James Bellerjeau’s latest Career Path column addresses how to secure a strong future for your business, despite regulations, and forge a greater positive impact on society in doing so. #ACCDocket #mindfulmonday #mondaymotivation
… Career Path column addresses how to secure a strong future for your business, despite regulations, and forge a greater … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fran_kie / Shutterstock.com Effective in-house counsel help their companies address … many risks facing their businesses. Today, a key risk is societal doubt about the benefits of corporations …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/15/2020
For the last few years, we've been hearing a lot about “artificial intelligence” or “AI.” How will it affect the practice of law? How will our jobs change? And how will these changes affect the legal departments?
… Tech Solution Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 01/15/2020 For the last few years, we've been hearing a lot about … changes affect the legal departments? As exciting as it is to imagine a sci-fi future, the most important questions … are often costly and resource-intensive, it’s prudent to buy a long-term legal solution, not just the one that works …
Program Materials
Lauren E. Lonergan, James Zappa
06/02/2014

Materials from the June 2, 2014 Corporate Counsel University Lunch and Keynote Presentation on social media standards.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
… serves on Briggs and Morgan's board of directors and is the former head of the business litigation section. Ms. …  before  starting  an  external  3M-­‐sponsored  blog,  website,  podcast,  account,  page,  group,  etc.  related …  brands  and  identity  in  social  media.    See  www.3M.com/identity  for  additional  information.    • Include …
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 …
Program Materials
Gant Redmon, General Counsel & Vice President of Business Development, C03 Systems Inc.
06/27/2013

Overview of issues related to social media's use in corporate communication. Includes guidance on creating a social media policy.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… Corporate Communication Today: That level of discretion is foreign to your younger workforce That workforce believes: … problems tend to arise. With more and more people speaking for your brand (or appearing to be doing so), the risks can … Employers May 24, 2012 http://www.employmentlawalliance.com/Templates/media/files/Power%20 …
Articles
Mukesh Advani
11/01/2013

Many jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, comprehensive data privacy legislation. Learn how this may impact your business.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, North Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
… or data privacy laws of those jurisdictions, and provide for the imposition of civil and even criminal penalties for … one lawyer in Europe was thrown in jail. The question is not about “if “but “when” the same will happen in … within its ambit. Many jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific are com- mon law jurisdictions, and others are civil code …
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
Patricia Barcellos and Laercio Pellegrino Jr. (Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados, a Primerus member firm)

03/22/2023
8 pages

Brazil is among the ten largest economies in the world, and it represents one of the largest domestic markets in the world. This article aims at showing the main considerations one should have when planning to invest in Brazil.

… a Primerus member firm) March 22, 2023 8 pages Brazil is among the ten largest economies in the world, and it … São Paulo-SP 04531-011 Email: patricia.barcellos@terciotti.com.br - laercio.pellegrino@terciotti.com.br Tel: 55 11 3167-7778 Website: www.terciotti.com.br Patricia Barcellos Graduated in
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to limitation on liability.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… . … Fantasy Draft(ing) 2014: How to Win the Drafting Game for Miscellaneous Contract Provisions Selected Cases and … contractual clauses limiting liability are enforceable is subject to an exception imposed by public policy: New York … 436, 450 (S.D.N.Y.2003); see Baidu, Inc. v. Register.com, Inc., No. 10 Civ. 444(DC), 2010 WL 2900313, at *4 …
Articles
Dentons
04/21/2023
2 pages

Learn about the two new regulations in Argentina that bring changes to the Data Protection sector.

Resource Details
Region: Argentina, South America
… Access to Public Information (“AAIP) has published in its website, the creation of the Register of Personal Databases … to a decision that significantly affects them and that is based solely on automated data processing, without their … 5034 M +54 9 116631 4565 santiago.olivapinto@dentons.com Fernando A. Bertolini Senior Associate, Buenos Aires D …
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
Shannon Spangler, Anne Kershaw and Julie Richer
05/01/2013

Once your case has settled, an important question needs to be answered: Do you know where all the copies of your documents are, particularly those being held
by outside counsel? Document management should be built into the litigation process, not an afterthought. This article offers some suggestions on closing case files in a manageable way.

… Articles The Case Is Closed. Where Are Your Documents? Author Shannon Spangler, … and Knowledge Strategy M.S. program. shannon@slspanglerpc.com Anne Kershaw is founder of A.Kershaw Attorneys & … jan12 ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
Andrew Dixon-Smith, Lodewyk Meyer and Joanne Pretorius
06/01/2011

Once plagued by corruption and instability, Sub-Saharan Africa is now considered a new frontier for major financial investment. With a large supply of natural resources and a growing middle class, the benefits balance, if not outweigh, the risks of investing in the region. It is essential, however, for businesses to study the laws, cultures and political climates of the different countries. Get an overview on lending in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: South Africa
… plagued by corruption and instability, Sub-Saharan Africa is now considered a new frontier for major financial … attorney. He can be contacted at andrew.dixonsmith@sc.com. LODEWyk MEyER is a partner at Bowman Gilfillan, a Lex … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
ACC Staff
04/01/2018

The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, India, South Korea, Taiwan, United States
… How can the legal de- partment help? And how should com- panies respond to claims of sexual ha- rassment and all … What happens once we receive a complaint? How promptly is it being investigated? Who is doing the investigation? Is … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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: 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: …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
A day in the life of Mariana Antcheva, General Counsel and Secretary at Lytro, Inc. in Mountain View, CA, USA.
… up to say goodbye to my 14-year-old daughter and get ready for work. I say,  “Hurry up!”  to my six-year-old son at … questions by coworkers. The operative word in my title is “general.” Today, in this hour alone, I deal with an  … various distributors and imagine what it would be like to buy a Lytro camera there. 2:00 pm Lytro is a privately held, …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/01/2024
234 pages

This guide covers common issues in project finance laws and regulations including security, bankruptcy, restrictions, insurance, and arbitration.

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Region: Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe
… Edition 2024 Project Finance Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … and the EU Commission acknowledged it and published on its website an EU taxonomy navigator11 offering four tools to …
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: 12/18/2020
As we strive to provide our clients with the support and guidance they have come to so value, especially during times of crisis, in-house legal teams have a lot on our collective plates.
… the challenges associated with our day-to-day. This is where the breadth and depth of ACC’s resources — and … In addition, frequently updated articles on  ACCDocket.com  focus on everything from working from home to monetizing litigation claims for budget constraints due to COVID-19. During times of …
Articles
Michael R. Geroe and J. Keith Biancamano
09/01/2012

The “Shine the Light” law, which requires businesses to release what customer information they have shared with third-party companies, has led, in recent months, to an increase in class action suits. Learn how to comply with the statute and avoid losing millions of dollars in damages.

… … By Michael R. GeRoe and J. Keith BiancaMano this article is a primer for legal counsel advising businesses inonline. he can be contacted at mgeroe@adknowledge.com. J. Keith BiancaMano is a partner in Gibson, Dunn & … 2. Create a link on the home page of the company’s website titled “Your Privacy Rights” or add the words “Your …
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