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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2024
In her latest column, Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro revisits her list of goals from earlier in the year and realizes that she needs to break the cycle of procrastination. With tips on goal-setting and time-blocking, she explains the science behind the habit and how to overcome it.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com Tips for overcoming procrastination  As we come to the end of the … stagnation.”    Hendriksen continues that procrastination is not being lazy, it is rooted in “perfectionism, anxiety, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/07/2022
Data privacy law isn’t just for privacy practitioners anymore. Merz Aesthetics’ Deb Horowitz and Parke Poe’s Will Cannon and Tiffany Burba explain the top updates to privacy law that in-house counsel should know. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 5 Important Privacy Updates You Can’t Ignore in 2022 Deb Horwitz Will Cannon Tiffany Burba Publication Date: 03/07/2022 Data privacy law isn’t just for privacy practitioners anymore. Merz Aesthetics’ Deb … the SCCs, along with the UK-SCC addendum to the EU SCCs, is currently pending before the UK Parliament and are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/18/2024
Andrew Ting, chief legal officer at Panorama Education, and Carrie Liu, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary at FUJIFILM, shares 10 key tips in-house counsel can use while networking. #ACCDocket #networking
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PopTika / Shutterstock.com Fear not! Networking is just a fancy word for meeting new people. Here are ten practical tips to help …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2023
Companies with 50 to 249 employees have less than a year to establish confidential reporting channels. #ACCDocket #legaloperations #compliance #whistleblower #ACCEurope
… Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet There’s a new deadline for compliance. Entities with 50 to 249 workers must … to confidentially report misbehavior. Consistency is important. Organizations with entities in multiple EU states should harmonize compliance processes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/29/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro touches on the varying traits and qualities found in both heart- and head-based style leadership. #ACCDocket #inhouse #leadership
… Docket … Banner artwork by Naumova Marina / Shutterstock.com More than ever we are being asked to manage increasingly … – Leading with curiosity means having a “genuine thirst for filling in gaps in your knowledge” by acknowledging and … more creatively. Curiosity allows us to wonder why someone is disagreeing with us in an open way, show less confirmation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
I am doing my best to lead by example: To try not to expect more of anyone else than I am willing to give of myself and hope that our collective levels of engagement, optimism, and dedication enable us to dig just a little bit deeper to achieve the stretch results we’ll need this year.
… and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … It is often said that there is “no single right or wrong answer” … so choose the one that feels authentic and right for you. Our individual life experiences and perspectives … Veta For more of Veta’s leadership lessons, visit  acc.com/views-with-veta . … I am doing my best to lead by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/15/2020
This article provides corporate counsel with a snapshot of the 2019-2020 worst jurisdictions for corporate defendants — famously dubbed “Judicial Hellholes®” by the American Tort Reform Foundation. Regardless of what you may call them, keeping a finger on the pulse of these dangerous jurisdictions is crucial for strategically evaluating and resolving legal disputes.
… with a snapshot of the 2019-2020 worst jurisdictions for corporate defendants — famously dubbed “Judicial … a finger on the pulse of these dangerous jurisdictions is crucial for strategically evaluating and resolving legal … jurisdictions and provides advice for corporate counsel in navigating US Judicial Hellholes. Some may say that we …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
With the evolution of technology, documents have proliferated, moving from the file cabinet to the clouds. When litigation occurs, searching these vast troves of data can be overwhelming.
… Docket Article How to Leverage the In-Situ eDiscovery Model to Win Proportionality Arguments … Arguing your case.  In order to prove that the discovery is not proportional to the case, you must undertake the … case. Indeed, without proportionality, the door is opened for litigants to use discovery as a weapon to increase costs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Many companies consider trade secrets the “crown jewels” of the organization. Without trade secrets, the fundamentals of their business can be compromised, as recent headlines have confirmed. But what if companies could stop trade secret theft before it happens?
… trade secrets and the inevitability that he may use them in his new position with a competitor can be grounds for threatened misappropriation. What’s the secret?  An injunction is more likely when the trade secrets in dispute are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
Rising to the need, in-house counsel are partnering with information technology, compliance, privacy, and business units to reduce risks and costs, as well as to enable better employee productivity and business decision-making. Smart in-house counsel are leading, but not owning, these efforts by organizing key stakeholders to launch information governance programs.
… More than 95 percent of the information a company receives is in electronic format, leading to compliance gaps when … committee, where each stakeholder remains responsible for its area of expertise but tasks are accomplished through … Thus, paper records disposition often requires much less “buy-in” from the employees and business units. Data placement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
This article describes practical strategies for law departments to move beyond Diversity 101 with their law firms and to leverage their company’s commitment to have more meaningful discussions with outside counsel about the advancement of women and diverse talent.
… Docket Article Strategies for leveraging diversity and inclusion to develop meaningful … on diversity and inclusion (D&I) at law firms. That focus is beginning to have a positive impact on the law firm talent … now make up 25% of law firm associates and 13% of counsel. In addition, minority lawyer representation at the firm …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
In the Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations (DOJ Principles) set forth in the US Attorneys’ Manual, which incorporates periodic guidance memoranda from the various deputy attorneys general, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) sends clear messages about how it investigates and prosecutes corporations. Corporate counsel should be listening.
… Docket Article Listen to What the DOJ is Telling You: Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business … DOJ. Alternatives to prosecution. The DOJ Principles allow for the consideration of alternatives to criminal prosecution … New York University Law School (Oct. 6, 2017). Teslarati.com; Tesla (TSLA) stock falls on report of alleged Department …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.
… to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, … and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead. Resource Details Interest Area: … — people to step forward. Panel AXEL VIAENE Axel Viaene is group general counsel and company secretary of GrandVision …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
Taxpayers are faced with the significant task of determining tax liability and making estimated tax payments in 2018. This article will summarize the most significant changes impacting multinational corporations with operations in the United States.
… Docket Article International Tax Provisions are Already in Effect: Is Your Company Ready? Beth Anne Stanford Julian A. Fortuna … one or more payments are treated as interest or royalties for federal income tax purposes, are no longer permitted. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
n light of the recent headlines regarding “data insecurity,” and various legal and regulatory requirements across multiple sectors of the economy, this article will outline vendor due diligence measures that counsel should evaluate in conjunction with their information technology department (IT) and internal audit department (IA).
… Article Data Security and Vendor Agreements: The Chain is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link Dana Atchison David F. … vendor due diligence measures that counsel should evaluate in conjunction with their information technology department … business. While organizations are far from being excused for such incidents, focus has started to shift slowly from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
This article will provide a better understanding of how the governance landscape is evolving, and suggest how this has created changes in the way that boards and individual directors have come to act and the resultant changes in their needs for support, and to better inform leadership initiatives taken by in-house legal teams.
… a better understanding of how the governance landscape is evolving, and suggest how this has created changes in the way that boards and individual directors have come to act and the resultant changes in their needs for support, and to better inform leadership initiatives …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2021
After 10 years as Westpac Bank’s group general counsel, Rebecca Lim has recently stepped down to a part-time advisory role. In this exclusive interview, she discusses how corporate law has changed during her tenure and what the industry should expect in the next decade.
… has recently stepped down to a part-time advisory role. In this exclusive interview, she discusses how corporate law … St.George Private Client in 2011, Rebecca was responsible for leading Westpac’s legal function globally. In this role, … Westpac? As you know, the role of the general counsel (GC) is to oversee the legal function and to provide strategic …
Articles
Latham & Wakins
01/31/2023
32 pages

This Guide developed by Latham & Watkins is a resource for public company executives and in-house counsel facing an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles SEC Investigations: A Guide for Public Company Directors, Officers, and In-House Counsel … 31, 2023 32 pages This Guide developed by Latham & Watkins is a resource for public company executives and in-house … received from (i) the Whistleblower Section of the SEC website, (ii) more traditional sources like phone calls and …
Articles
Dan Seltzer and Amanda Aikman
01/01/2019
10 pages

With a 500 percent increase in international corruption-related global resolutions over the past two years, corruption remains a top-of-mind risk for your management and board.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, European Union, France, Guatemala, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… the Middle East. ■■ International double jeopardy. There is no recognized principle of “international double … compliance for Accenture. daniel.seltzer@accenture.com Amanda Aikman is a senior associate in the New York … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Markus Hartmann, Bill Mordan, Thomas E. Schoenfelder and Patrick Sweeney
07/01/2011
16 pages

Read this 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper Profile, the authors evaluated the personality traits of each member of a global legal team. Did the results favor the empathetic and flexible, or the disciplined and focused? Read this article to develop your perfect legal personality.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper … treatment provided to individuals with autism. Autism is a com- plex medical condition in which a person cannot natu- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Suzanne Flaton-Origenes and Brendan J. Jones
10/01/2013

A license agreement that reflects US antitrust law should be simple and straightforward. Like a well-tailored suit paired with classic pumps, it needs no frills or adornments. This article provides an overview of the primary US antitrust statutes applicable to licensing, and recommends drafting approaches to commonplace competition considerations for license agreements.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… not need any fancy, extra stuff. However, this article is neither a primer on US antitrust law, nor an exhaustive … and plastics divisions. suzanne.flaton-origenes@basf.com Brendan J. Jones is counsel for BASF Corporation, where … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

These retention guidelines are designed to provide transparency on PRUSA’s expectations regarding the provision of legal services by external counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Model Retention Guidelines for External Counsel Providing Legal Services to PRUSA … lawyer has instructed otherwise. A sample budget is attached hereto as Exhibit B. You may be asked to input … firm overhead. As noted, PRUSA should not be billed for online electronic legal research as a disbursement (i.e., …
Advocacy Filings
08/01/2006

ACC's comments to the Standing Committee examining changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence regarding proposed amendments to Rule 502 on limited waiver.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Proposed Rule 502 concerning limited waiver protections for organizational entities against third party discovery of … on March 7, 2006 (see our testimony at http://www.acca.com/public/accapolicy/coalitionstatement030706.pdf and the … companies to waive their privileges. Interest of ACC ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 19,000 …
Articles
10/26/2017

Currell on Convergence - Part 1 on Convergence: Why Practice Falls Short of Theory

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… your decision to consolidate means that you are no longer buying the same product. Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution … on Convergence two viable providers, at different Ɠrms, for every economically signiƓcant and legally distinct area … on Convergence Structured Communication: Law Ɠrms and in-house counsel alike Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution | …
Articles
11/21/2017

AdvanceLaw, a network of buyers and suppliers of legal work that seek to drive value by sharing quality metrics and creating data-driven best practices, recently uncovered surprising results on the value of converging law firms. This resource combines 3 blog posts from Managing Director Dan Currell on preferred provider networks: 1) theory vs. practice; 2) how to build a law firm panel that can deliver value; and 3) the necessity of active client management.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… your decision to consolidate means that you are no longer buying the same product. Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution … on Convergence two viable providers, at different Ɠrms, for every economically signiƓcant and legally distinct area … on Convergence Structured Communication: Law Ɠrms and in-house counsel alike Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution | …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a checklist of some best practices for implementing a diversity and inclusion program.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policies, and Contracts Checklist of Some Best Practices for Implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Program October 30, 2014 This is a checklist of some best practices for implementing a … � Pay attention to corporate D&I reputation. o Do you have buy in from key business leaders? o Identify executive …
Program Materials
Geoffrey Brow, Paul Cotton, Maryrose Delahunty, Allen Peters
10/19/2016

Do you find yourself with both an ethical and business dilemma when forced to negotiate with your customers’ buyers, supply chain managers, procurement analysts, or other non-lawyers? Are you frustrated because people in such roles have limited authority to make changes but refuse to put you in touch with their law department? Do you have a product that is unique, yet the customer — who is always right! — rejects your carefully tailored terms and insists on using its own standard template that requires a major overhaul for your particular product or services? You are not alone! This session will be facilitated by both big- and small-company lawyers who share their tips and best practices for situations like these. Learn how to navigate your customers’ supply chain roadblocks ethically and effectively while using your sales and business team to facilitate the effort.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… with their law department? Do you have a product that is unique, yet the customer — who is always right! — rejects … its own standard template that requires a major overhaul for your particular product or services? You are not alone! … and authority helps with negotiations and timelines Is the buying organization centralized, or part of the business unit …
Articles
David Felicissimo
07/01/2017

On its surface, the transition from lawyer to CEO may seem like a natural progression. To showcase this unique trajectory, Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, Mitch Garber, CEO of Caesars Acquisition Company, and Anna Santeramo, co-founder of Stylebee.com, provide insight for the next lawyer-turned-entrepreneur.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Company, and Anna Santeramo, co-founder of Stylebee.com, provide insight for the next lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. … perception from “no” to “yes,” even if the next question is “how?” ■■ Wearing two hats. For lawyers in business roles, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
37 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 Swiss construction plans.

Resource Details
Region: 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 … 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
Demetrios Eleftheriou and Anjli Garg
05/01/2014

Data flow is endless, branching out to vendors, 
 affiliates and the personal mobile device of employees. 
 Organizations must manage this data in a legally
 compliant manner — which is where in-house counsel 
come in. Corporate attorneys wear multiple hats: 
the investigator that understands the flow of data
 and potential threats to its controls; the analyzer that
 knows legal and contractual obligations; and the 
advisor that offers reasonable and practical advice.

… Demetrios Eleftheriou and Anjli Garg May 1, 2014 Data flow is endless, branching out to vendors, 
 affiliates and the … require- ments. For example, PD collected through a website would be subject to the website’s online privacy … at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. demetrios.eleftheriou@emc.com Anjli Garg is SVP and assistant general counsel at …
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