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Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
Whether you are in a company that is considering a convergence project for the first time, a company working on a new round of convergence, or in a law firm preparing for convergence, here are 10 points for you to consider — from the perspective of both in-house and outside counsel.
… Jay Felton Publication Date: 06/01/2015 Whether you are in a company that is considering a convergence project for the first time, a company working on a new round of …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

In light of UK case law, learn tips on how to enhance your ability to enforce limitations of liability in your standard terms.

… the judge found that: "This apparently unusual clause is tucked away in the undergrowth of the Standard Terms and … D +44 141 271 5484 M +44 774 125 2998 fiona.caldow@dentons.com Douglas Blyth Partner, Glasgow D +44 33 0222 1664 … Terms Act 1977. This article was first published on the website of Dentons on February 21, 2022. … Dentons … In light …
Program Materials
Hugo Cuesta L., Elisabeth Luff, Dottie Slovak Hersey, Corrine Taylor
10/30/2014

Panelists will review common pitfalls when transacting with foreign governments, including governing law/dispute resolution, tax issues and intellectual property, and will discuss strategies for avoiding those pitfalls.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Mexico, United States
… Program Materials International Government Contracting for the Small Law Department Author Hugo Cuesta L., Elisabeth … Access and transfer (deemed export) of the ITAR material is limited to US Persons, license holders, and certain … published on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) website Governing US Restrictions: Foreign Corrupt Practices …
Program Materials
Erika Ahern, J. Paul Allen, Jill Jacobson
10/19/2016

This session targets communicating key antitrust topics to your sales team.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Program Materials Antitrust Training for the ABC Corp. Sales Team Author Erika Ahern, J. Paul … topics to your Sales Team. – For that reason, the focus is on spotting issues, recognizing potential problems and … contractors on the same project. – The dealer currently is buying from ABC at a 10% discount from our published List …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
05/12/2023
34 pages

This report shares leading practices for legal departments on how to engage their outside counsel most effectively with respect to setting DEI standards.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Region: United States, Canada, United Kingdom
… EMPOWERING CHANGE 4 What do we mean by diversity? 4 Why is diversity important in this context? 5 How is this … LAW FIRM DIVERSITY DATA | 3 https://www.acc-foundation.com/ https://www.justicebid.com/ … policy. Meanwhile, you are able to scroll through their website where they publicly post pictures of their named …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Law department leaders at large data holding organizations might lack awareness of the real cost and expense incurred when responding to third party discovery requests.
… Article Third Party Subpoenas: Reversing a Cost Center in the Law Department Elizabeth E. Atlee Farrah Pepper … 45(d) (1) states that “[a] party or attorney responsible for issuing and serving a subpoena must take reasonable steps … cost-shifting procedure. Receiving a third party subpoena is like being caught in the crossfire of someone else’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/04/2022
Olga Mack spoke with Nada Alnajafi who detailed four effective ways to prevent “redline rage” for #inhousecounsel during contract negotiations from her new book, Contract Redlining Etiquette™.
… Docket Article Avoid These 4 Rage-Inducing Redline Faux Pas for More Efficient Contract Negotiations Olga V. Mack … eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … andriano.ca / Shutterstock.com We’ve all heard about drivers succumbing to “road rage” … as, “smarter redlining.”  Contract Redlining Etiquette is the first and only uniform set of rules and best practices …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
Save a seat for your GC! Check out the fascinating results of ACC’s 2023 Chief Legal Officer’s Survey. #CLOSurvey #GC #ACC #ACCDopc
… Martí Amy Chai Publication Date: 05/17/2023 Save a seat for your GC! Check out the fascinating results of ACC’s 2023 … direct report to the CEO ensures that the general counsel is at the executive table when business strategy is  formed, … that legal risk and compliance perspectives are reflected in that strategy. The general counsel is uniquely suited to …
Frédéric Louis, Christian Duvernoy, Anne Vallery, Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann, Geoffroy Barthet and Su Şimşek, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
03/04/2022
6 pages

Learn the key features of the proposal adopted on February 23, 2022 by European Commission (“Commission”) for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Resource Details
Collection: Sustainability
Region: European Union
… sustainability criteria. Once the legislative process is completed and the new rules are implemented, these … well as in global supply chains. As https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/frederic-louis … Directive. They must publish an annual statement on their website by 30 April each year covering the previous calendar …
News and Announcements
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/09/2023

Check out ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center

… ACC's selection of curated insights, samples and events in the ACC Privacy and Cybersecurity Resource Center Resource … selection of informative articles, sample forms and tools, online programs and live events for in-house counsel. Chief Legal Officers rank cybersecurity …
Program Materials
Robert Biskup
Kevan Flanigan
Arnold Pinkston
Scott Willoughby
10/28/2013

Many corporations are considering joint venture (JV) partners as a strategy to expand into new markets. Selecting the right JV partner and executing a successful JV combination can be an uncertain and risky proposition. In-house counsel should understand the key legal and financial elements of a prospective JV, and play a role in navigating through the complexities of the JV and the post-closing governance and integration.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 402: The Successful … board of directors and as chair of the finance committee for Project Open Hand, a charity serving nutritious 'meals …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
A blockbuster term comes to a close with several rulings that will affect how in-house counsel do their jobs. #ACCDocket #SupremeCourt #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Fedor Selivanov / Shutterstock.com [Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the … court’ — not the agency whose action it reviews — is to ‘decide all relevant questions of law’ and ‘interpret . … it means: The ruling undoes a framework that has stood for 40 years, leaving many unanswered questions for in-house …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
02/05/2019

This is a social media policy for healthcare industry professionals.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Social Media Policy for Healthcare Industry (US) Author Foley & Lardner LLP February 5, 2019 This is a social media policy for healthcare industry … For purposes of this Policy, “Social Media Sites” means online social media and Social Media sites such as Facebook, …

Health Data (August 22, 2023)

Health Data (August 22, 2023) a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

This program is being co-sponsored with the Health Law, IT, Privacy, & eCommerce, and Information Governance Networks!


It's not just HIPAA anymore! Companies operating in the healthcare space must consider recent FTC enforcement actions addressing health data and new state consumer health privacy laws, such as Washington's My Health, My Data and Connecticut's Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections. Come learn what these enforcement actions and new laws mean for your company. We'll discuss who is regulated, the expansive definition of “health data” (including in relation to information collected through online tracking technologies), and steps your company must take to come into compliance and reduce regulatory and litigation risks.



Kyle Kessler
Senior Associate, Orrick
Thora Johnson
Partner, Orrick
Off
Non CLE or CPD
Elevate
Eastern Daylight Time
… Area: Health Law Details & Registration … This program is being co-sponsored with the Health Law, IT, Privacy, & … such as Washington's My Health, My Data and Connecticut's Online Privacy, Data and Safety Protections. Come learn what these enforcement actions and new laws mean for your company. We'll discuss who is regulated, the …
Articles
10/18/2016
29 pages

This report examines several case studies from the spheres of credit and lending, hiring and employment, higher education, and criminal justice to provide snapshots of opportunities and dangers, as well as ways that government policies can work to harness the power of big data and avoid discriminatory outcomes in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 4 The Assumption: Big Data is Objective … Use of big data in lending can increase access to credit for the financially underserved. … Surge 19% to $27.5 Billion in First Half of 2015." IAB.com. 2015. January 27, 2016. … http://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/devin.pope/research/pdf/website_antidiscrimination%20models.pdf. 80 The White House. …
Articles
Dimitris Emvalomenos, Lawyer, Mediator, Dep. Managing Partner at Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners LLP (a Primerus member firm)
11/07/2024

This articles discusses navigating international business transactions in Greece. It discusses the Greek judicial system, the enforcement of decision, and arbitration and mediation laws.

Resource Details
Region: Greece, European Union
… the ACC live web seminar titled “ Dispute Resolution for International Deals ” and sponsored by Primerus, which … (2) Courts of Appeals and (3) the Supreme Court. A case is fully adjudicated on its merits at the first instance and … at a time when mediation could [and still can] take place online, and by the introduction of a mandatory initial …
Articles
John Ansbach and Deepali Brahmbhatt
03/01/2014

Patent troll lawsuits can be costly and time-consuming. The stakes are especially high for small start-up companies, which are the primary targets of patent trolls. Fear not – help is on the way. This article explores the challenges in the current patent system and evaluates the proposed remedies.

… are the primary targets of patent trolls. Fear not – help is on the way. This article explores the challenges in the … Current practices As with any other legal work, a com- pany wants to hire patent litigation counsel who … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
In this last part of the series, ACC talks to Independence Blue Cross LLC’s (Independence) Laura Grossi-Tyson, senior director, Benefits, Employee Relations and HR; and Joel Stern, CEO of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) to get their thoughts on hiring recent law school grads.
… Docket Article Straight to In-house Practice — Internships & First Year Programs Tiffani … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … While there is no one path to in-house practice, many may think that … lawyers do after they do the firm thing — an option for later in their legal careers. However, just like the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
Even though they facilitate their long voyages as private companies, flourishing private secondary offerings are not always an unmitigated good for pre-IPO companies. In particular, without careful management at the company level, employee trading of private company shares can have a disastrous impact on issues like preserving confidential information or valuing options, and can be a distraction within the organization.
… secondary offerings are not always an unmitigated good for pre-IPO companies. In particular, without careful … disclosure can create a competitive disadvantage, which is perhaps why roughly 76 percent of CFOs at US-based private … IPO is 11 years, versus five years at the peak of the dot-com bubble in 1999–2000, and the median time to IPO exit for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
This article examines the risks and costs associated with the duty of disclosure for in-house counsel. Using big data methods and internal data from the USPTO, we summarize recent academic research on this question. We also describe how new technologies can help you standardize your workflow and lower the cost of your company’s prior art search, so you can plan for how courts may view your effort to comply with the duty of disclosure.
… Docket Article Duty of Disclosure for Patent Applicants: Trends, Technologies, and Best … risks and costs associated with the duty of disclosure for in-house counsel. Using big data methods and internal data … list an investor living outside of the United States. It is important for global legal departments operating inside of …
Peer Practice Examples
Michelle Yu, J.D., Legal Consultant for ACC
01/02/2018
38 pages

Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this Leading Practice Profile, six companies explain how they implement and monitor their successful anti-corruption programs. It will also trace the evolution of anti-corruption laws.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
for ACC January 2, 2018 38 pages Anti-corruption is an important issue to address with your company. In this … Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
46 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 the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… 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
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
34 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 the United Arab Emirates.

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://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
Anna Triponel
06/01/2016

Considering human rights during mergers and acquisitions can help companies save money as well as increase the long-term success of the transaction — and on the flipside, can help organizations avoid reputational damage, consumer boycotts, operational delays, and lost opportunities.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… What do human rights have to do with us, and how is this different from what we are doing already? ACC DOCKET … elections to Iran Telecom, but public opinion was that a com- pany selling a business that can cause significant harm … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Michael Kortbawi
12/15/2017

This Top Ten provides points to consider before commencing arbitration in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.)

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Arbitration in the Gulf Cooperation Council Author Michael Kortbawi … Arbitration centres established in the GCC. The UAE alone is home to 7 arbitration centres:   Dubai International … GCC, arbitration centres include:   The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution The Commercial Arbitration Centre of …
Articles
Eldar Mansurov, PETERKA & PARTNERS
08/18/2014

This short article presents significant changes in the regulation of Russian legal entities as part of the reform of Russia's Civil Code.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia
… 18, 2014 This short article presents significant changes in the regulation of Russian legal entities as part of the … as of 1st of September 2014. The purpose of this article is to give a brief overview of the most significant changes … that the respective rules on joint-stock companies for closed joint-stock companies and on limited liability …
Articles
Michael Flanagan
09/01/2013

Most companies create and store audio data. In the event of an investigation, audio evidence can be extremely compelling and can make or break a case. Organizations should recognize the risks and requirements associated with audio data. Because audio files pose unique discovery challenges, read this article to learn the best practices for handling audio evidence.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of Audio Recordings By Michael flanagan Audio evidence is powerful. Because a person’s vocal tone, pace and … Dunn & Crutcher in Washington, DC. mike.flanagan@consilio.com 36 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL EvIdENCE ThAT SPEAKS … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
Andrew McCallum, Senior Director, Membership and Member Services , Association of Corporate Counsel, Australia and Asia Pacific
11/24/2020

The advent of new technology, staffing models, and legal operations strategy is driving profound change and disruption in the way in-house teams are delivering legal services for their organisations. Just as the global in-house sector is rapidly evolving, the Japanese in-house sector too is experiencing immense change.

In this Quick Overview, learn more about how Japanese Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) and their companies are dealing with these changes.

Resource Details
Region: Japan
Audience: CLO / GC
… technology, staffing models, and legal operations strategy is driving profound change and disruption in the way in-house teams are delivering legal services for their organisations. Just as the global in-house sector … Survey. For more information visit: https://www.acc.com/2019-acc-chief-legal-officers-survey ​​​​​​​ … 1371 … …
Program Materials
Cisca Brouwer, Alexandra Rose
05/20/2013

Social media and privacy are the two hot button issues that in-house counsel are still grappling with. This session will address how to identify the legal risks and potential rewards of social media and privacy presented by company, employee, and third parties, as well as the law department’s role in helping the company craft effective social networking and privacy policies.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Counsel University® May 19-21, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 400 - Social Media … information to our investors using this investors website, SEC filings, press  …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
143 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding whistleblower protection and reporting channels in a wide range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Monaco, Montenegro, Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… adopted the Whistleblower Directive. Its main purpose is to protect employees from employer retaliation when they … relevant country or send an email to employment@cmslegal.com. Please also check our dedicated Insight page to … These CNIL Guidelines are available in French on the CNIL website. 9. Does local law prohibit a group of entities from …
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