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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree Deakins
12/14/2013

This sample includes a set of rules prohibiting solicitation and distribution of literature on company property.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … For more information, contact: Tom Davis Ogletree Deakins … Shareholder (615) 687-2232 tom.davis@ogletreedeakins.com NO SOLICITATION/DISTRIBUTION RULES Solicitation and … of literature by nonemployees on company property is prohibited. Solicitation by employees on company property …
Articles
the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains, American Bar Association Business Law Section.
05/10/2022
4 pages

Executive Summary about the Model Contract Clauses Version 2.0 and the Responsible Buyer Code, developed by the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains, American Bar Association Business Law Section.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, United States
… Code Executive Summary Model Contract Clauses Aligned for Human Rights Due Diligence The human rights performance of global supply chains is quickly becoming a hot button issue for anyone concerned … Susan A. Maslow, vice chair (smaslow@ammlaw.com) Sarah Dadush, leader of the Principled Purchasing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/09/2023
From algorithm insights to IP challenges — columnist Olga V. Mack shares four pillars of AI training that every corporate lawyer needs for a tech-integrated future. #OpenAI #LargeLanguageModel #Generative AI
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 4 Key AI Training Areas for Corporate Lawyers Olga V. Mack Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by good render / Shutterstock.com Picture yourself as an orchestra conductor directing a … interdisciplinary collaboration, and adaptability. But it is a skillset you can learn. Your expertise in supervising …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/24/2019
Instead, when we feel overworked and exhausted, our first instinct is to drop everything, go to happy hour, and try to forget about it. Some take the quieter approach, heading home and distracting themselves from all the noise until the next day. These strategies are temporary solutions. Following the advice below can keep you on track longer than a night out or a night in.
… when we feel overworked and exhausted, our first instinct is to drop everything, go to happy hour, and try to forget … Although we talk about burnout behind closed doors and in online articles like this, we rarely talk about it at work, … new language but can’t find anyone else to practice with). For all three kinds of interests, there is always a way to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/18/2021
It’s no secret that lawyers aren’t beloved by society. Perhaps we can help change that?
… at large have faced a negative public perception for centuries. One doesn’t have to look far to find jokes … poking fun at lawyers. Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “It is the trade of lawyers to question everything, yield … have the opportunity to change this image. When we show up online as our true, authentic selves, your followers can get …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/06/2021
Knowing your chronotype — early bird or night owl — can help you plan your day and boost your productivity.
… clock, or chronotype (our sleep and waking preferences), is determined by age and genetics , with the timing of the … activities later in the day, tend to have an aptitude for creative thinking, and are more neurotic and more open to … psychologist Dr Michael Breus developed a more recent online chronotype quiz that may suit you better. Similar to …
Articles
John H. Ogden
10/01/2000

With the pace of business today and the increasing need for efficiency and cost effectiveness in all corporate endeavors, it is not enough that the legal function merely coordinate its activities with the business. To productively provide the level of service a corporation or business unit requires, the legal function must be totally synchronized with business goals and activities.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… With the pace of business today and the increasing need for efficiency and cost effectiveness in all corporate endeavors, it is not enough that the legal function merely coordinate its … NEW ECON OMY MIGHT BE A BRICK AND MORTAR COMPANY WITH A �COM ELEMENT SYNCHRONIZING ITS CATALOG� WEB� AND RETAIL …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Guest Room Sales Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms. … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … to potential attendees through the planner’s meeting website or through email. Group shall be responsible for
Articles
Ellen Rodgers and Alan Ratliff
12/01/2000

This article provides an overview of the justification, objectives, and organization of a comprehensive IP initiative, examines the two substantive phases of the initiative that management typically prioritizes: commercialization and protection.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… initiatives Make no mistake The IP of the New Economy is intangible not just intellectual The old IP has become … after revamping RD departments and creating IP holding com panies to manage multimillion- even billion- dollar … by third parties Among other options they may increase website security limit effective general counsel must lead …
Articles
Devdas Baliga, Kalyan Vadlamani, Saanjh N. Purohit, Tanuj Bhushan, and Sanyam Saxena
11/01/2016

Over the last 68 years, India has developed one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In the wake of such dynamic growth, however, India has also observed rapid urbanisation and widespread industrialisation, accompanied by various environmental concerns requiring immediate action.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… to adapt to future changes. ■■ ■Learning the laws. It is essential that in- house counsel abide by environmental … and been with the company since 2007. dbaliga@coca-cola.com Kalyan Vadlamani is senior manager – legal for Coca-Cola … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group and event sales agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Event Sales Agreement Sample February 8, 2017 This is a sample group and event sales agreement. Resource Details … and services to be provided. Services will be provided for following properties will be provided to “Group” under … to potential attendees through the planner’s meeting website or through email. Group shall be responsible for
Articles
Yordan Naydenov, Angel Angelov, Nevena Kostadinova and Gergana Petrova, Boyanov & Co
09/19/2014
12 pages

An overview of Mergers & Acquisitions regulation and practice in Bulgaria.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bulgaria
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … to the public via announcements on its official website. For the purposes of obtaining the regulatory permit …
Articles
Global Legal Group
08/04/2023
200 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate governance across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Austria, Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … accounts, at the registered seat of the company or on its website at least 21 days before the share- holders’ meeting. …
Articles
Lakshmi Sarma Ramani
11/01/2017

Before your company launches its international charity endeavor, ask yourself: Are we legally allowed to operate in this country? By learning the 10 key legal considerations for conducting charity work across borders, in-house counsel can mitigate risk and ensure that the company executives won’t be saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.”

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, European Union, Hong Kong, United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … Is your mission considered charitable in other countries? Can … of some countries through use of social media or on your website could be considered an unauthorized activity in a … for the Education of Young Children. lsramani@outsidegc.com Before you embark on expanding your mission to a new …
Articles
Stéphane de Navacelle, Partner, Clémentine Duverne, Partner, Thomas Lapierre, Associate, NAVACELLE
01/07/2021

In-house counsel advising businesses that operate in France (or working in French businesses that operate in other countries) should be aware of the French mechanisms for deferred prosecution agreements and plea bargaining. This article gives an overview of what in-house corporate counsel should consider in this respect when their company faces criminal proceedings in France.

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Region: France
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… other countries) should be aware of the French mechanisms for deferred prosecution agreements and plea bargaining. This … without an admission of guilt The public prosecutor is entitled to propose a CJIP to legal entities for a limited … and is published on the French Anti-Corruption Agency’s website.  A CJIP may be applied even if offenses are …
Articles
Charlie Serocold, Director, Risk & Compliance Solutions, Thomson Reuters
10/01/2016

Here are the top ten considerations for a whistleblower to consider before acting in cases involving the United States Dodd Frank Act.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… September 30, 2016 Here are the top ten considerations for a whistleblower to consider before acting in cases … as with most fables of an apocryphal nature, the reality is a more complex intrigue - and there are many cases of … a Notice of Covered Action will be posted on the SEC website. You should hear from the Office directly, but if you …
Articles
Javier Villanueva Walbey and Daniel Ramirez Herrera Lasso, from Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
01/30/2016

This Top Ten provides key explanations about risk prevention associated with the processing of personal information from candidates and employees in Mexico.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Top Ten Data Protection and Labor Compliance Topics for Processing Personal Information from Candidates and … 1. Identification of processes in which personal data is used Companies often operate without consciously knowing … referral service, should post the notice on their website, requesting the candidates consent to process their …
Articles
Daniel Lucien Bühr
01/01/2011

With little public sympathy left for big business, compliance management is nothing to take lightly. If you disagree, prepare for the inevitable: legal sanctions, financial losses and a tarnished reputation. based on the Swiss corporate environment, learn the five fundamentals of effective compliance management and ensure your company remains in the public spotlight for all the right reasons.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Switzerland
… sympathy left for big business, compliance management is nothing to take lightly. If you disagree, prepare for the … Staff needs to adhere to the corporate ethos of the com- pany and constantly strive for new goals. as shown … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
John P. Mark, Maricar C. Tinio, Mark R. Williams
06/01/2010

As the East continues to seduce business, more in-house counsel will be asked to manage legal services in China. Your new legal team will adhere to and be motivated by different cultural norms, which you as their leader should know. Learn basic cultural concepts relevant to all facets of life — including business — in China.

… can be extremely challenging. The complexity of this task is mul- tiplied when a regional general counsel or law firm … in hong kong. Mark can be contacted at john.mark@linde.com. Maricar c. Tinio is principal and cEo of Persephone … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Tony West doesn’t run away from a crisis; he heads toward it. The first executive hire by newly installed Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, West was given a mandate as chief legal officer to transform a company that had developed a reputation for winning at all costs into one committed to transparency and safety.
… to transform a company that had developed a reputation for winning at all costs into one committed to transparency … related to a massive data breach. Today, the company is trying to find its balance after seeing a precipitous … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Marc Bonora and Jordan Lipp
05/01/2014

There is a series of steps in-house counsel must take after their company is served with a new lawsuit. These steps ensure compliance with requirements placed on a civil litigant, and they put the company in the best position to defend against the claims. Don’t miss the simple tasks and responsibilities — use this checklist as a guide.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Author Marc Bonora and Jordan Lipp May 1, 2014 There is a series of steps in-house counsel must take after their … complex commercial litigation cases. jordan.lipp@dgslaw.com 28 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE IN-HOUSE … to capture the oth- er side’s publicly available website and social media sites for future use in the …
Advocacy Filings
ACCA
11/12/2002

Written Submission of the American Corporate Counsel Association to the ABA Task Force on Corporate Responsibility
(The"Cheek Commission?), November 11, 2002.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… from which we can all participate in a dialogue that is important to lawyers, their clients, and the public. This … This position paper is available online at http://www.acca.com/legres/enron/, along with other corporate responsibility … DC 20036; phone: 202/293-4103; fax: 202/293-4701 website: www.acca.com; email: advocacy@acca.com 2respects the …
Program Materials
James Mabon, Robin H. Sangston, Kathleen Taylor Sooy
07/04/2013

This material covers the various roles in-house counsel may be called upon to play during a corporate crisis.

… 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 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Crisis …  MESSAGES  OUT   •  Television  interviews   •  Company  website   •  Social  media   – Facebook   – Twi弪r   •  …
Articles
Practical Law
12/02/2014

This multi-PAK provides a high level overview of the lending market, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees, and loan agreements. It covers creation and registration requirements for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring the priority of debt; debt trading and transfer mechanisms; agent and trust concepts; enforcement of security interests and borrower insolvency; cross-border issues on loans; taxes; and proposals for reform.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Online Resources W www.comlaw.gov.au Description. Official website maintained by the Australian Government containing up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
Your company’s frequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are your ticket to a far broader understanding of your own (or a competitor’s or prospective employer’s) business. You’ll be better equipped to add value and identify risk for your public company employer, understand the macro trends and issues affecting your industry and peer companies, and assess prospective public company employers.
… You’ll be better equipped to add value and identify risk for your public company employer, understand the macro trends … the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval website. Form 10-K.  Also known as the Annual Report, it … 14A (or the Proxy Statement). Each of these documents is filed with the SEC on a recurring and relatively …
Articles
Juan Carlos Varela, Geida D. Sanlate, and Daniela Sedes - Littler Mendelson, P.C.
08/01/2013
4 pages

A review of Brazil's new anti-corruption law. Discusses the potential corruption liabilities of companies doing business, directly or indirectly, in Brazil.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… trial membership . … Littler Mendelson, P.C. • www.littler.com • 1.888.littler • info@littler.com ©2013 Littler … Carlos Varela, Geida D. Sanlate, and Daniela Sedes 2ASAP® is published by Littler Mendelson in order to review the … For information concerning Littler, please visit our website at www.littler.com. … On August 1, 2013, Brazil …
Articles
Serap Zuvin, Melis Oget Koc and Mehmet Ali Ali Akgun, Serap Zuvin Law Offices
06/16/2015

This article is intended to provide a general guide to the matter of green bonds.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… Akgun, Serap Zuvin Law Offices June 16, 2015 This article is intended to provide a general guide to the matter of green … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Turkey 34398 Tel: +90 212 2807433 Fax: +90 212 2781911 Website: www.zuvinlaw.com.tr *Member of Primerus Turkey: …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq. and Nisha G. Thakker, Esq. Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
04/07/2020
6 pages

In this article, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is explained in the context of small businesses and non-profits. Resources are available to these sectors impacted by the current crisis.

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Region: United States
… Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is explained in the context of small businesses and … for EIDL loans are completed online through the SBA website (https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/). ii. Applications … contact Jeff Tenenbaum (jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com) or Nisha Thakker (nthakker@TenenbaumLegal.com). … In
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC Foundation
08/07/2024
22 pages

This ACC Foundation report explores the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within legal departments.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Region: Global
… globally, revealing both progress made and areas for improvement. The data underscores a critical trend: few … and help develop a roadmap for progress. All data cited is sourced from ACC’s 2024 Law Department Management Benchmarking Survey. acc-foundation.com | slide 2 https://www.acc.com/diversity-equity-inclusion …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
What do law and bread baking have in common? Absolutely nothing. Isn’t it wonderful?
… I have a habit of frequenting, I stumbled across a recipe for “No Knead Dutch Oven Bread.” My interest was piqued. I … biscuit. After reading multiple versions of the recipe online, the reviews indicated that anyone could produce this … planning, drafting, and fire-fighting. Everything we do is part of a continuum. It is unheard of to have any project …
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