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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/23/2024
Prompt engineering has exploded with the rise of new generative AI technologies. Find out how in-house lawyers can quickly master prompt engineering for better, more accurate outcomes. #ACCDocket #inhouse #GenAI
… Docket Article Prompt Engineering: Your Hidden Superpower for AI Mastery Spiwe L. Jefferson Publication Date: … animated illustrations by Lina Chekhovich / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Ethical imperative for competence . ABA Model … prompt engineering . Mastering precise AI instructions is now a critical skill for enhancing legal efficiency and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
Try these time-saving workflows to navigate changing governance and compliance requirements.
… exchange practical insights and views on how technology is being utilized within their business and roles to work … of transactions on a global basis.  While responsibility for the maintenance of corporate entity data typically sits … practical knowledge, education, and insights available online. Where technology can help  Delivering instant access …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
23 pages

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

… 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 Notification COMCO provides an explanatory note on its website (Explanatory Note and Form of the Secretariat on the …
Program Materials
Cynthia Boeh <br />Associate General Counsel <br />Dresser, Inc. <br />Justin McCarthy <br />Senior Counsel <br />Dentsply International, Inc. <br />Kimberly Pack <br />General Counsel <br />MB Schoen & Associates, Inc. <br />Arin Reeves <br />President <br />The Athens Group <br />
10/25/2010

From the Senior Generation to Gen Y— this program will provide tools that not only assess personality characteristics, but also give you the resources that will enable you to work with the other generations more cohesively. What are the traits of the different generations — how do you have to change your management or legal style to better deal with these traits? How do you best communicate with a Baby Boomer versus someone from Gen Y— Facebook, Twitter or on the phone? What are the best ways to retain employees from the different generations?

… … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 11:00am-12:30pm 206 - Bridging the … Justin McCarthy Justin McCarthy is senior Counsel for Dentsply International Inc., the world's largest …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/23/2023
19 pages

This resource includes two sample bylaws (Sample A - Bylaws of Association and Sample B - Bylaws of Organization). It also includes a brief overview of some of common elements included in bylaws.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Bylaws for Association and Organization (US) August 23, 2023 19 … Resources … ACC Sample Bylaws Page 1/19 SAMPLE BY-LAWS It is tricky to provide a sample for bylaws, because there is no … supplies, utilities, cleaning) or unusual (renting or buying physical space, audit of the books) and whether to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2020
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has shaken our foundations. Now is a great time to pause, take a breath, and set ourselves up for well-being success.
… Merridy Woodroffe Publication Date: 04/24/2020 There is no doubt that COVID-19 has shaken our foundations. Now is … a great time to pause, take a breath, and set ourselves up for well-being success. Resource Details Interest Area: … or, if that’s not possible, there’s an explosion of  online exercise options  so we’re spoilt for choice — get  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/17/2024
How can in-house counsel not only build their personal brand but ultimately maintain it overtime? Ashley Butts, senior counsel at BASF Canada explains how. #ACCDocket #inhouse #personalbrand
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by logofinding / Shutterstock.com What is your personal brand?   Have you ever thought to yourself, … to mind when other people think of me? If you are known for something, chances are that other individuals are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Being aware of the risks and working with the right departments to prevent phishing may be a critical new element in your role to approach risk.
… Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Online fraud is certainly not new, but they seem to have multiplied and … employer, companies should implement awareness programs for employees about scams — even those that are individual …
Articles
Global Legal Group
03/07/2024
266 pages

This guide provides comprehensive insight into banking regulation in 19 jurisdictions around the world.

This guide covers key topics including regulatory architecture, bank capital requirements, bank governance/internal controls, Fintech, and rules governing banks’ relationships with their customers and other third parties.

Resource Details
Region: Andorra, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom
… ISBN 978-1-83918-328-7 ISSN 2051-9621 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Regulation 2024, 11th Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Andorra Miguel Cases Nabau & Laura Nieto Silvente Cases & … for the complaints management function, on their website in an easily accessible manner. A dedicated …
Articles
Alexandra J. Gage and Sara E. Potts, Attorneys of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP (Meritas Member Firm)
04/20/2023

Once it is determined how liability needs to be limited in a contractual agreement, an attorney should take careful steps to ensure the limited liability provision is actually enforceable. This article discusses ten ways that your drafting of limitation of liability provisions may be ineffectual and unenforceable.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: United States
… Articles Ten Ways Your Limitation of Liability Provision Is Actually Ineffectual Author Alexandra J. Gage and Sara E. … Once it is determined how liability needs to be limited in a contractual agreement, an attorney should take careful … or to a number which is reasonable under the contract. For example, a contract may limit the amount of liability by …
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… -data points -testimonial -Ed mission What Are You Looking For? 200x700 photo Online Education ACC’s online education programming provide … topics relevant to in-house counsel. Select coursework is available for CLE/CPD credit. Explore the programs for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
This article explores how life circumstances, skills, behavior, and the availability of mentoring contribute to these differences, and the potential for technology to break down barriers. The data cited in the article come from studies conducted by others, as well as the results of a survey that ACC conducted, which had over 200 respondents.
… contribute to these differences, and the potential for technology to break down barriers. The data cited in the … work from anywhere, at any time, the mommy track career is fading. Flexible arrangements take hold. The rise of … their business. Walmart states on its law firm supplier website: “As with diversity, firms handling Walmart work are …
Program Materials
Susanna McDonald -- associate general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel; David Mowry -- attorney, XEROX Corporation; Randall Rempp -- legal counsel, van Wagenen Financial Services, Inc.; Scott Waldman -- vice president and associate general counsel, Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
10/19/2009

Working in-house is different. You have three hats now: legal counselor, business partner and guardian of the corporation. They didn’t teach you about this in the law firm or in law school. Among other things, you will have to learn all about the business, adapt to a different culture, become cost effective, develop good working relationships with your clients, think about non-legal topics like risk management and somehow balance it all and conserve your most precious resource –– you!

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Pharmaceuticals, Inc. October 19, 2009 Working in-house is different. You have three hats now: legal counselor, … requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … agreements (“NDAs”). If your corporation has a website, you should also be aware of the concept of “internet …
… and Operational Metrics Top-tier benchmarking data for General Counsel and Legal Operations leaders 2024 Law … and for pricing information, please email research@acc.com . Frequently Asked Questions How can I use the … the full benchmarking report, with relevant calculations, is available here . What data is included in the full report? …
Articles
Ynze Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
02/05/2017
3 pages

The desire to combine different functions is growing rapidly whereas the Dutch legislation is still not flexible enough to follow suit. Especially the Licensing and Catering Act and designated use for real estate can create obstructions for innovative entrepreneurs. This article shows how the distinctions between the industries can be blurred within the hard boundaries of the law and what entrepreneurs have to keep in mind.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… 5, 2017 3 pages The desire to combine different functions is growing rapidly whereas the Dutch legislation is still not … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Stacey van Hooven and Sean Collin
10/01/2016

Brands have become the currency of international trade. For in-house counsel, high-quality brands provide a bond of trust with your client’s consumers. Ensuring that your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging, especially in the case of brand migration.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… your client’s brands are legally secure and high quality is challenging, especially in the case of brand migration. … strategy and business development. stacey.van.hooven@sca.com Sean Collin is director for legal affairs of the UNA … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Robert Falk and Gregory Olaniran
03/01/2016

In-house counsel often express frustration with outside counsel. The relationship can be improved by rethinking your role from vendor manager, to team leader.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… of Rob’s work and the positive impact it had on his com- pany. Rob’s response was quite human: Somehow, that … some in-house lawyers may presume that paying invoices is sufficient to guarantee the best possible outcomes at all … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Douglas A. Pearson, Seth Litman and Leonard Lescosky
06/01/2011

Although manufacturing medications in China might seem desirable, possible risks associated with production and importation of drugs and ingredients is cause for major concern. If your company lacks appropriate training and oversight, it could face civil and criminal penalties, and product liability litigation. This article analyzes current regulations, potential liability and the steps manufacturers should take to protect themselves.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, United States
… with production and importation of drugs and ingredients is cause for major concern. If your company lacks appropriate … goal of manufacturing safe, unadulterated products, while com- plying with good manufacturing prac- tices (GMP) … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/30/2015
35 pages

In this ACC Leading Practices Profile, learn from the corporate social responsibility programs of five organizations. Understand how their approaches integrate social and environmental imperatives into business operations and interactions with stakeholders.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, Australia
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Program Materials
David L. Dick -- former associate general counsel, Deloitte Consulting; David Jackson -- general counsel, AIG Technologies, Inc.; Nicholas R. Sayeedi -- vice president & associate general counsel, Echostar Communications; Eugene M. Weitz -- corporate counsel - lucent worldwide service, Lucent Technologies Inc.
10/01/2004

903 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Structuring Outsourcing Agreements in India & Asia-Pacific

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: China, European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 903:Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Structuring Outsourcing … department of 15 attorneys and had global responsibility for corporate and internal legal matters. Mr. Dick led the …
Advocacy Filings
SEC
08/06/2009

SEC Amicus brief Pacific v. Mayer (PIMCO v REFCO) filed 8/6/09

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… _________________________ UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT PACIFIC MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, RH … ATTRIBUTION OF A FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT TO A PERSON IS ONE MEANS BY WHICH THE PERSON CAN BE A PRIMARY VIOLATOR OF … for his own account with customers who presented matching buy and sell orders rather than executing the customers’ …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
I strongly believe that making yourself proficient at technology is one of the best ways to advance your career, or at least make that advancement possible.
… believe that making yourself proficient at technology is one of the best ways to advance your career, or at least … … I have written before about the ethical requirement for technology competence in lawyers, and lately I have been … Tech Institute CLEs), to LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com), to Kahn Academy, to Harvard Online Learning, to Udemy …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
47 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in the United States. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 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/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/05/2019
In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief legal officer Bjarne P. Tellmann, the award-winning general counsel, author, and former ACC Docket Career Path columnist discusses the best “partnering” approach, updated legal vendor processes, and the future of legal supply chain management.
… Krystal N. Studavent Publication Date: 03/05/2019 In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief … and secretary of NetApp states, “As more of our legal work is provided by an increasingly diverse array of outside … that system that enable them to interact and create value for each other. Sometimes those interactions are going to be …
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 the Netherlands.

… 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 … (that is, Phase II). These can be found on the ACM's website (in Dutch): …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
133 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Netherlands
… regular CMS contact or email us at employment@cmslegal.com. 3 | CMS Expert Guide on discrimination in the workplace … 2 Which characteristics are protected by these laws (is sexual orientation a protected characteristic?), and what … to publish each year a gender equality index on their website. The score of the equality index is based on several …
ACC
07/01/2019
16 pages

The honorees for the 2019 Top 10 30-Somethings exemplify the best traits of ACC membership. They are all pioneers in their own unique ways – going above and beyond in their organization, assisting others in the in-house industry, and devoting themselves to their own individual communities.

Resource Details
Region: United States, Canada
… Author ACC July 1, 2019 16 pages The honorees for the 2019 Top 10 30-Somethings exemplify the best traits … to ACC Docket TOP 10 The Power of Collaboration. saul.com The new Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr now has a deeper … at Capital One, one of St. Aude’s main responsibilities is overseeing the review process for the bank’s syndicated, …
Articles
Victor L. Morales, Legal Resources Manager, Association of Corporate Counsel
05/22/2015

This Top Ten provides recommendations for making your IP audit effective and efficient.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… Counsel May 22, 2015 This Top Ten provides recommendations for making your IP audit effective and efficient. Resource … … A challenge for companies with small legal departments is proactively identifying and managing the company's … intangible assets (mostly found in contracts and on the website), locate records on how the intangible assets are …
Program Materials
MINTZ, LEVIN, COHN, FERRIS, GLOVSKY AND POPEO, P.C.
11/16/2011

Overview of best practices in risk management. Includes discussion of enterprise risk, advising the board on risk, risk mitigation planning, cybersecurity, and third party risk from vendors and suppliers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Dell (Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Unit) What is “Enterprise Risk Management”? Gap Analysis and … for In House Counsel 69 www.privacyandsecuritymatters.com – Matrix is updated quarterly Federal Laws • Federal … PR efforts – prepare employees – Call center? – FAQs on Website? – Identity monitoring and restoration protection 77 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
11/29/2016

The ACC Law Department Management Report is a study of corporate law departments and their operations based on a survey of nearly 300 chief legal officers, general counsel, and legal operations professionals across 37 industries and 25 countries. This report builds on the chief legal officers survey and other ACC reports, discussing the qualities that drive high-performing legal operations in top law departments. This resource also contains benchmarks for companies and leaders looking to learn more about the evolution of the general counsel as a strategic business partner.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… November 29, 2016 The ACC Law Department Management Report is a study of corporate law departments and their operations … law departments. This resource also contains benchmarks for companies and leaders looking to learn more about the … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. ACC LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT 2016 REPORT …
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