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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 …
Articles
Peiqi Huang, University of Maryland Law School
11/14/2015

This Quick Overview will introduce the mechanism of unitranche financing and the terms of an agreement among lenders, which makes the unitranche financing possible.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Overview Unitranche financing is an alternative financing structure to the traditional … debt financing terms, thereby increasing access to capital for companies and stimulating growth in small and … – the One Tranche Way for Big Benefits, Lexology.com (October 17, 2014) Erens, B. & Hall, D., Unitranche …
Articles
Susan Tahernia, Julienne Bramesco
09/01/2005

All employers have employees. Learn what preventative strategies work to prevent that multimillion-dollar HR case from being filed.

… turn the volume down on your phone, you learn that the VP is referring to the company’s payroll specialist, a prominent … author, she can be reached at susan.tahernia@webMethods.com. Julienne Bramesco is the director of legal resources at … of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) website at www.bxa.doc.gov/. Of particular interest are the …
Articles
ACC
08/28/2007

Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contact WeComply at 866-WeCoMPlY x250 or sales@ wecomply.com. New Survey: 2007 Compliance Program and Risk Assessment … to the board of directors quarterly. the complete survey is available at: www.acc.com/resource/v8530. Please also see … efforts by visiting the public policy section of our website at www. acc.com/advocacy. Members Receive Discount on …
Articles
Peter Hennigan
07/01/2012

Volunteering your time is worthwhile. Very few argue this fact. However, it can be a struggle to find a skills-based volunteer program that is readily accessible to staff located across the country. Learn how UnitedHealth group overcame this issue
by partnering with Wills for Heroes to provide first responders with essential legal documents, free of charge.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Peter Hennigan July 1, 2012 Volunteering your time is worthwhile. Very few argue this fact. However, it can be a … New to In-house — Give Time, Get Time (Nov. 2011). www.acc.com/docket/ntih_nov11 • After the Storm — Tips for Charity … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
48 pages

A multi-jurisdictional guide to company insolvency laws and procedures.

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Region: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United States
… wide-ranging experience in out-of-court workouts. Our aim is to offer you timely, individually tailored advice in … M: +44 776 876 0956 simonwaller@eversheds-sutherland.com Carl Allen Partner M: +44 739 325 4333 … creditors. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland. … Eversheds Sutherland … A …
Articles
Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, Contoural, Inc.
08/08/2017

This brief resource (QuickCounsel) speaks about employee behavior change management programs for Information Governance in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Employee Behavior Change Management Programs for Information Governance Author Mark Diamond, CEO & … effective Employee Behavior Change Management.   What Is Employee Behavior Change Management? Employee Behavior … Committee. More information is available at www.contoural.com … Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, Contoural, Inc. … This …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
25 pages

Learn about sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Switzerland.

Resource Details
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States, Australia, Japan
… imposed further sanctions in respect of Belarus and it is expected that the UK and EU will do the same. The … reports there could be criminal sanctions). The intention for further restrictions is being communicated by the EU, UK … respect of these measures and will be published on OFSI’s website. 28 February 2022 European Union Following a series …
Articles
Mário Roberto Villanova Nogueira, Partner at Demarest Advogados
01/29/2015

There are supply agreements in which the buyer, trying to protect itself, inserts a clause providing that in case supplier sells the same product to a third party to prices lower than the ones agreed in the supply agreement, supplier shall offer to buyer the lower price practiced with third parties. Those clauses are known in the market as "most favored nation clauses" ("MFN clauses"), after a similar system of the treaties on international trade.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… on international trade. The goal of such MFN clauses is to permit the persons benefited by them to obtain the best prices available in the market for the purchase of raw materials or parts and components, … have vis-à-vis their competitors, which otherwise could buy the same products at lower prices. As a general rule, …
Program Materials
Daniel Zitek
05/19/2014

In-house lawyers learn every day about the importance of business partnering. Assisting clients with creating alternative solutions to a business problem, understanding the changing nature of the competitive environment, providing strategic business advice, facilitating the implementation of a corporate policy are but a few of the skills needed to reach leadership positions within their organisations. During this interactive session, presenters will illustrate how advance business partnering and expanding our skills sets can turn into a departmental value proposition.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… deeper in the area thate we support Speak up where it is appropriate and shut up where it is not  Create and … don´t only rely on the program Create legal solutions • For real problems only! • Communicate precisely what the … Key principles:  Effective communications  Create buy in and delegate Monitor results IMPACT: Some of our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/02/2017

This is a sample purchase agreement regarding the bill of final sale.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Bill of Final Sale February 2, 2017 This is a sample purchase agreement regarding the bill of final … to as the "Buyer") this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR] for the following goods, items and/or products (hereinafter … waives any right thereunder concerning this transaction. Buy agrees that this is a final sale with no return or refund …
Checklists
Karmen Fox, Web Content Editor, ACC Docket – Association of Corporate Counsel
10/22/2019
1 pages

Messy desks rarely happen overnight, but those piles of papers can be prevented and tidied up with good habits. Follow this checklist for a cleaner and more organized workspace.

… and tidied up with good habits. Follow this checklist for a cleaner and more organized workspace. Resource Details … habits annually and consider needed adjustments  Consider buying new office supplies or replacing old ones to simplify … an obstacle to your job.  Maintaining an organized desk is vital to completing your work tasks, prioritizing your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/21/2017

This is a sample product sales agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Product Sales Agreement January 21, 2017 This is a sample product sales agreement. Resource Details … YEAR]. And Purchaser would like to establish a fixed price for [PRODUCT TYPE] from Company for [AGREEMENT START YEAR] … relieved of all of its obligations under this Agreement to buy its future requirements from Company and Company shall be …
Checklists
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
08/21/2020
2 pages

Checklist, US

… 10. Agree to permit use but not registration. 11. Pay for the other party to change its mark, buy inventory, pay for replacement of stationery and related … but should only be entered into with great care. … This is a sample checklist of settlement options in trademark …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a panelist resource list.

… Policies, and Contracts Managing Emerging Technology in Healthcare - Panelist Resource List October 17, 2016 This is a panelist resource list. Resource Details Interest Area: … ) Buying IoT Technology: How to Contract Securely�( … ) Executive Briefing: The Next Generation of Healthcare for the Next Generation�( …
Peer Practice Examples
08/10/2015

This overview covers how legal knowledge management supports legal department operations - reducing costs while maintaining quality.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
In a market where clients demand value and efficiency, KM is an essential approach to reducing cost while maintaining … Senior Consultant +1 703.527.2381 ron.friedmann@firemanco.com www.firemanco.com Additional Links for Ron: Strategic Legal Technology Blog | Professional Website | LinkedIn Profile | Twitter … This overview covers …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/05/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement between company and hotel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Hotel Group Sales Contract February 5, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement between company and hotel. … and [ORGANIZATION 2] agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … credit card information must be entered into our secure online web-site. Prior to the execution of this agreement …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement between an organization and a hotel where the hotel agrees to that it will be responsible for utilizing a specified number of room nights.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Hotel and an Organization January 18, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement between an organization and … where the hotel agrees to that it will be responsible for utilizing a specified number of room nights. Resource … credit card information must be entered into our secure online web-site. Prior to the execution of this agreement …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/21/2015

This is a comparison chart that highlights the various structure, liability, tax and management differences among C-corporations, S-corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Choosing an Entity Comparison Chart October 21, 2015 This is a comparison chart that highlights the various structure, … (see Corporation Law: State Q&A Tool (www.practicallaw.com/5-517-3521)). Choosing an Entity Comparison Chart … form you choose depends on what the intended purpose is for the entity (for ex- ample, to make an acquisition). The …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These are community guidelines when sharing experiences, suggesting improvements, and chiming in on the conversation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… focused, we have set some guidelines: 1. This Community is moderated and all comments are reviewed by us before being … to the subject of the conversation. If you have an idea for a subject, would like to provide feedback, or would like … posted for a purpose of driving traffic to a particular website for personal, political, or monetary gain, will be …
Articles
the Lex Mundi Health Care Industries Group
01/30/2017
241 pages

This guide presents a general overview of health law in jurisdictions throughout the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com International Guide on Health Industry Laws A Global … Sciences Practice Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … Argentina Tel 54.11.4310.0100 Fax 54.11.4310.0200 Firm Website www.marval.com This guide is part of the Lex Mundi …
Articles
Katia Bloom and K Royal
06/01/2015

In this age of rapid data gathering, personal data breaches and shifting perspectives toward privacy, few things are as important to in-house counsel as the appropriate compliance measures for transferring data between the European Union and the United States.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
in place with each and every entity with which data is exchanged. ■ Safe Harbor. Disclosures by State Department … managing and advising on all US matters. katia.bloom@avira.com K Royal, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, is the global privacy counsel … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Ruth Boardman, James Mullock, Ariane Mole, Bird & Bird
10/18/2016

The changes which are to be ushered in by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 are substantial and ambitious. This guide seeks to summarise the key changes that the new law will bring and to highlight the most important actions which organisations should take in preparing to comply with it.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… and ambitious. At over 200 pages long the Regulation is one of the most wide ranging pieces of legislation passed … to be established in Hungary as a result of the use of a website in Hungarian which advertised Hungarian properties … Agencies (“LEA”) Directive1, initially based on COM(2012) 10 and which was subject to political agreement on …
Articles
Marco Gatti
10/01/2014

Companies who distribute products including open source software (OSS) must comply with the terms of the license agreement(s) corresponding to that open source. This Quick Overview explains what open source software is, what obligations and potential risks arise from the use of OSS, and how OSS risk can be managed.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… This Quick Overview explains what open source software is, what obligations and potential risks arise from the use … Many organizations that have embraced OSS have created a website to satisfy publishing obligations including notice, … a public website such as: opensource.insertcompanyname.com. In addition to fulfilling licensing obligations, such a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/15/2020
Remember, effective enterprise risk management is not a game of “follow the policy”; it’s a game of “follow the leader.”
… Docket Article Sustained Ethical Business Performance is a Game of “Follow the Leader” Jim Nortz Publication Date: … Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics Source: ACC Docket … In 2008, I was assigned the task of developing and implementing an ethical leadership workshop for Bausch & Lomb’s Advanced Management Development Program …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Recently, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has stepped up its enforcement of the Privacy Act. This article reviews OAIC’s recent privacy determinations and discusses practical data security related takeaways that can help companies ensure compliance.
… includes the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), is Australia’s federal law regulating the collection, use, … around the world, there is an exemption in the Privacy Act for small business operators that have an annual revenue of … Amendment Bill of 2012 states that entities who have an online presence (but no physical presence in Australia), and …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
08/19/2022
44 pages

Check out this whitepaper developed by Foley & Lardner LLP to learn more about the top twelve trends in the digital assets space.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Digital Assets - Top Trends for 2022 Author Foley & Lardner LLP August 19, 2022 44 pages … . … Digital Assets Top Trends for 2022 SUMMER 2022 FOLEY.COM https://www.foley.com/en/ 2 Digital Assets | Top Trends … and the foundation for breathtaking app development which is limited only by the creativity and industry of development …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/10/2016
The reason this dispute is so interesting is that there is at least a question whether the Colbert character alone (as distinct from as an element in each episode of the show) is copyrightable subject matter.
… Key Publication Date: 08/10/2016 The reason this dispute is so interesting is that there is at least a question … the disagreement. Casey Mangan, corporate counsel for Allstate Insurance, and Alisa Key, senior counsel at … registrations, much less pending applications, in the online records of the USPTO for either COLBERT or the COLBERT …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
34 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the United Arab Emirates market.

Resource Details
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full … Authority (SCA) W www.sca.gov.ae Description. This is the website of the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority …
Articles
Anil Shankar, Stephanie J. Schwartz, Foley & Lardner
07/27/2022
1 pages

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it “fully expects” to reverse
Medicare Part B rate cuts for separately payable drugs acquired through the 340B Drug Pricing Program,
resulting in an estimated additional $1.96 billion for 340B hospitals. Learn more through this blog post released by Foley & Lardner.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles 340B Rate Cuts Reversed by CMS for 2023 Author Anil Shankar, Stephanie J. Schwartz, Foley & … payable drugs and biologics – which they are able to buy at a discount pursuant to the 340B program – reimbursed … reduced rates by the Medicare program. This news is especially significant given the unresolved questions …
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