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Ellen M. Zavian
01/01/2011

Some things are best left for others to figure out for themselves. Law is probably not one of them. The real question is how to teach someone, especially adult learners, this challenging discipline. Study a number of teaching methods, understand the different types of students and learn to successfully impart your wisdom onto others.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… are best left for others to figure out for themselves. Law is probably not one of them. The real question is how to … counsel for ACC. She can be contacted at zavian@acc.com. ACC Docket 65 January/February 2011 VIncent M. GonzaleS, … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/31/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Allens’ Head of Legal Technology and Client Services Graeme Grovum about safeguarding personal data while AI tech continues to develop. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Marish / Shutterstock.com Behind the scenes of AI’s brilliance lies an … needed to train increasingly complex datasets and models is “enormous” and “directly affects greenhouse gas emissions, … the last 15 years has created an enormous data 'footprint' for most of us. And, as blue_beetle astutely observed in

2024 Hot Topics in Insurance Coverage

2024 Hot Topics in Insurance Coverage Mark Vitek (not verified)
On-Demand

Abuse and discrimination claims, climate change, and forever chemicals are only a few examples of how corporate America is under attack from new liabilities. More and more, companies must count on insurance companies for assistance, all while insurance companies are under pressure to deny coverage. This session will examine the insurance trends in 2024 regarding these new liabilities and provide meaningful insights and analyses for any company seeking to recover insurance proceeds or deciding what coverage it should buy.

Presented in cooperation with Anderson Kill P.C.

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… chemicals are only a few examples of how corporate America is under attack from new liabilities. More and more, companies must count on insurance companies for assistance, all while insurance companies are under … insurance proceeds or deciding what coverage it should buy. Presented in cooperation with  Anderson Kill P.C. … 2024 …
Articles
Joseph Petersen, Partner; Harris W. Henderson, Allison Scott Roach, Jared S. Welsh, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
09/13/2017
46 pages

This ACC Guide (InfoPak) provides an overview of the fair use doctrine under US law, and offers guidance in navigating its application.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … images of the American west, which he posted on his own website and—via a license—on other websites as well. …
Articles
09/29/2006

Practice Resources-October 2006

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worth of CLE in one shot! Register today at www.acca.com/am/06. Questions? Email education@acca.com or call … ing our members with the very best in-house resources, ACC is updating its online look. The new simplified menus and … business days after the live program and remain on ACC’s website for one year from the date of the original recording. …
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.

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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 …
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the Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by CMS.
11/09/2022
20 pages

This report by the Economist Intelligence Unit was commissioned by CMS. The report "explores the extent to which firms identify intangible assets as trade secrets and implement protective measures to safeguard them accordingly."

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Asia, Europe, North America, China, France, Germany, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States
… Open secrets? Guarding value in the intangible economy is a report commissioned by CMS and written by The Economist … than 200 countries. For more information, visit www.eiu.com. The report was produced by a team of EIU researchers, … them accordingly ." The report was published on the website of  CMS  in May 2021. … the Economist Intelligence …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
01/15/2011

Every new year begins with the best of intentions, as career-minded professionals take stock of how far they've traveled toward their goals and where they hope to go from here. But how many of these resolutions will survive past February? Read this article to find out how.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
in 2011 By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … them down from sweeping changes into smaller components. For example, the desire to find a new job can seem daunting … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Matthew S. Sarna, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
02/01/2017

This Quick Overview aims to provide a broad-stroke perspective on the 2016 U.S. Proxy Season and its underlying trends by providing a brief overview of the history and regulation of shareholder activism; illustrating the growing prominence in proxy access proposals; and analyzing corporate strategies for responding proactively to shareholder proposals.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… proxy access proposals; and analyzing corporate strategies for responding proactively to shareholder proposals. Resource … of shareholder activism. The present day regulatory scheme is primarily grounded in Rule 14a-8, 2 which governs … Additional Resources   • http://www.friedfrank.com/siteFiles/Publications/FriedFrank_CorpGovAdvisor_3-16.pdf …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
The lack of consistent international norms, and the presence of distinct legal requirements for maintaining and reporting intellectual property in different countries, continues to challenge global counsel. This requires a skilled set of hands in ensuring that country-by-country legal requirements are met, while developing and implementing a highly efficient overall global portfolio strategy.
… norms, and the presence of distinct legal requirements for maintaining and reporting intellectual property in different countries, continues to challenge global … global rules and regulations. Compliance importance. It is vital that in-house counsel act in accordance with the …
Program Materials
01/25/2011

Overview of Knowledge Management as a discipline, with case studies showing applications in pricing and process improvement, and suggestions and case study applications for collaboration within departments and when partnering with law firms. From ACC Value Challenge workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… improvement, and suggestions and case study applications for collaboration within departments and when partnering with … workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Resource Details Interest Area: … Knowledge +  Context = +  Experience = HumanAutomated What is KM…from an Academic Perspective? KM “The proactive  …
Articles
Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer
09/01/2002

Discusses the typical coverage of D&O policies and the most common insurer defenses in situations involving allegations of financial misrepresentation.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Coverage in a By Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas Policy IS Morris, and Sheldon B. Sommer ^ Leo M. Pruett, A. Thomas … D&O insurers have already denied coverage based upon the com­ pany's alleged misstatements of its financial situation … Fiber and the filing of SEC fraud charges against WorldCom for allegedly overstating its cash flow by more than $3.8 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Rob McKellar, Marriott Harrison LLP
10/04/2018

Whether you are an entrepreneur in charge of your first start-up, or an established company looking to open a new office, the decision to rent office space can be fraught with pitfalls and costs. Learn more about certain clauses and policies that can protect you and your company.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… LLP October 4, 2018 Whether you are an entrepreneur in charge of your first start-up, or an established company … Break Clause/Alienation – Solicitors are trained to hope for the best and plan for the worst. If your new venture … as part of the negotiating process. Repair/Yield Up – It is important to remember that, on lease expiry, the landlord …
Checklists
06/01/2014

Annexes to the impact assessment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… 2. DATA PROTECTION DIRECTIVE 95/46/EC Directive 95/46/EC1 is the central legislative instrument in the protection of … of the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC), 15.5.2003, COM (2003)265final. 10 Communication on the follow-up of the … for this is behavioural advertising, where publishers rent website-advertising space and network providers collect and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/01/2023
37 pages

Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share their practical knowledge and help develop the next generation of lawyers. View a compilation of course proposals, syllabi, and exams, that have been created and used by members of the in-house community who have taught or are teaching a class in law school.

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Region: United States
… and Exams December 1, 2023 37 pages Teaching law school is an exciting opportunity for in-house counsel to share … to join, please contact our Networks team at networks@acc.com. They would be happy to add you to this community, … posted on TWEN, available on Westlaw, or available through website of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Class …
Articles
Kate Sherburn, Legal "Beagle" at Who Gives A Crap?
08/15/2020
2 pages

Good business and good lawyering is more than just about making money. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about a peculiar start-up and how they made their mission a success.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Articles Sitting Down for What you Believe In Author Kate Sherburn, Legal "Beagle" … August 15, 2020 2 pages Good business and good lawyering is more than just about making money. In this article, … “ “ “ VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 | 19 acla.acc.com Share the love The good news A big roadblock for many …
Articles
Anza D'Antonio and Sarah Rathke
01/01/2016

Heavily regulated manufacturers and retailers need to be aware of what goes on along every step of their supply chain. Global businesses must verify that their procurement processes do not include suppliers benefiting from human trafficking or conflict minerals, violating data privacy laws, or making false claims about where products<br />are made.

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Source: ACC Docket
… chains have become more global and diverse, however, this is no easy task. Even first-tier suppliers can be … to conspicuously state: (1) the extent to which com- panies verify that human trafficking and slavery are not … cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Rodyk & Davidson LLP
07/14/2014

The Singapore government is proposing a new section 105A to the Land Titles Act (LTA) that specifically empowers the courts to vary or extinguish easements over registered land in certain additional circumstances. When passed, section 105A will have a significant impact on the law of easements in Singapore.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… & Davidson LLP July 14, 2014 The Singapore government is proposing a new section 105A to the Land Titles Act (LTA) … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.rodyk.com MARCH 2014 LITIG ATI ON BRIEF ::: AUTHOR ::: Easing The … in the approved form (section 105(1)); (3) when the period for which the easement was intended to subsist has expired …
Articles
Dana G. Mayer, Howard J. Rudge, P. Clark Collins and Gardner Courson
07/01/1998

Five years into the highly touted DuPont Legal Model and its Convergence Program, DuPont’s primary law firms (PLFs) and suppliers reflect upon their experiences in working under the program.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… How have your initial expectations about the initiative com pared with its irnplementaion MR COURSON have represented DuPont for 24 years so spent lot of time working within the … of it Foi one thing don think procuring legal sei vices is the same as piocuring laige volumes of supplies buying
Articles
Dentons
12/07/2022
2 pages

Learn about registration by data controllers and data processors under Kenya's Data Protection Act.

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Region: Africa, Kenya
… what you need to know about the registration process. Who is required to register? All data controllers and data … Regulations provides that it shall be mandatory for the following persons to register with the Data … Act. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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.

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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
Corporate & Securities Law eGroup
07/29/2013

A discussion of the costs and benefits of using electronic board books as opposed to physical ones. Includes input from members of the the Corporate & Securities Law Committee eGroup.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quarterly board packages, but would like to get a sense for what we should anticipate, both the good and the bad. … e-Board service has been great. We love it and the Board is pleased. They all received an iPad and review the … material. I liked Boardvantage myself. www.boardvantage.com . vi We use an online program as well for distributing …
Articles
Thomson Reuters
06/25/2021
4 pages

As today’s digitized and remote-enabled legal marketplace evolves, legal service delivery and the roles supporting in-house and outside legal teams have assumed greater importance in meeting the challenges and opportunities of this new reality. In this article, learn how these professionals have a direct impact on in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Legal Operations
… Institute. It originally appeared at thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/legal/ forum-in-house-legal-procurement/ © … before, the professionals to whom many organizations turn for help in achieving greater cost savings, containment, and … ops model, opting instead for a procurement model that is easier to deploy, less costly, and more suitable to …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., Charles E. McDonald, III
12/21/2022
11 pages

The following flowchart is designed as an internal guide to assist managers in making a preliminary assessment of whether a job position may qualify for exempt status under the FLSA. This document is only designed to be a tool to assist in the implementation of new job positions. This flowchart does not take applicable state law into account which may impact the exemption analysis.

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Audience: New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… III December 21, 2022 11 pages The following flowchart is designed as an internal guide to assist managers in making … assessment of whether a job position may qualify for exempt status under the FLSA. This document is only … contact: Charles E. McDonald, III, chuck.mcdonald@ogletree.com mailto:chuck.mcdonald@ogletree.com … The following …
Articles
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
02/18/2014

The European Commission recently adopted a legislative proposal package that introduces several changes on payment services in the European Union and, in accordance with the European Commission, seeks to improve competition by opening up payment markets to new entrants, thus fostering greater efficiency and cost-reduction.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Articles The Proposed Interchange Fee Regulation for Card-based Payment Transactions Author Morais Leitão, … of the measures, comprised in the proposed IF Regulation, is the imposition of caps for interchange fees for the most … of 2014 by the European Parliament and the Council. 1 COM(2013) 547 final - 2013/0264 (COD). 2 COM(2013) 550 final …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/05/2024
A recent endorsement for commercial courts marks a pivotal step in ACC’s 28-year journey of advocacy and influence. Discover how ACC is reshaping the global legal landscape. #ACC #CommercialCourts #Advocacy
… Campbell Publication Date: 04/05/2024 A recent endorsement for commercial courts marks a pivotal step in ACC’s 28-year … journey of advocacy and influence. Discover how ACC is reshaping the global legal landscape. #ACC … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Brocreative / Shutterstock.com ACC’s board of directors delivered a vital advocacy tool …
Articles
Janet H. Moore
07/01/2012

This article helps attorneys understand that with the increase of globalization, he must be prepared to handle (or refer) international issues that arise.

… . … 566 Texas Bar Journal  July 2012 www.texasbar.com BY JANET H. MOORE lobalization increases daily. All … refer) international issues that arise. Understanding What Is Involved International lawyers manage a lot of uncertainty … Association draws thousands of lawyers. (The Hieros Gamos website, www.hg.org, lists such bar associations.) Lawyers …
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Barbara Kolsun and Matthew D. Asbell
09/01/2011

Contrary to public belief, the use of stock images and “royalty free” licenses can pose a significant risk to your company. For instance, what restrictions does your company face for incorporating a stock image into its logo? Be sure to paint a clear picture now, or else your designer may not be the only one heading back to the drawing board.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… free” does not necessarily mean that the stock image is in the public domain and can be freely used in any manner. … owner’s copyright. This article will first identify the com- mon limitations to “royalty free” licenses, and then … of ownership to the hiring company. Since most stock website licenses contain language explicitly indicating that …
Articles
Rebecca Hanovice, Lauren Bruzzone, Sabina Vayner, and Jennifer Findley
10/01/2017

To better protect against infringement, in-house counsel should understand the digital do’s and don’ts of copyright regulation so that an inadvertent “copy and paste” doesn’t lead to millions in liability for the company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… topics in the world of copyright licensing. CHEAT SHEET ■■ Is this copyrighted? There are two fundamental requirements … and business law. rebecca.hanovice@callawaygolf.com Lauren Bruzzone acted as group counsel, IP, for IBM’s … equally easy to cut and paste that image onto your company website or Facebook page, or to cut and paste posts and …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
04/12/2021
4 pages

The goal of this checklist is to ensure the candidate fully understands and appreciates his/ her obligations related to the candidate’s resignation, transition to the prospective employer and future work given any contractual obligations that may apply as well as other aspects of their new employment.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… P.C. April 12, 2021 4 pages The goal of this checklist is to ensure the candidate fully understands and appreciates … provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to … Telephone: 816-410-2223 | E-mail: michael.matula@ogletree.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … The …
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