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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
This article provides practical guidance to employers and in-house counsel on how best to avoid liability when outsourcing globally.
… Docket Article Employment Law Issues in a Global “Gig” Economy C. Whitfield Caughman Brett T. Lane … The line between independent contractor and employee is often determined by the (1) employer’s control over the worker, (2) the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss, (3) investment in facilities, (4) …
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
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
1 person found this helpful.
… 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 …
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 …
Program Materials
Lauren Camilli, Wallace W. Dietz, Marc Litt, Marty Provin
07/04/2013

Hot topics covered include Dodd-Frank whistleblower regulation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and data privacy issues and regulations both domestic and global.

… 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         Monday, April 29 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Hot Topics in … user-friendly; (B) whether the program is promoted on the website of the Commission and has been widely publicized; (C) …
Veta T. Richardson
07/01/2019
4 pages

With the high rates of depression and anxiety in the legal community, ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson underscores the importance of self-care for lawyers.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Veta T. Richardson underscores the importance of self-care for lawyers. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … call for the legal profession. Taking care of ourselves is not optional or simply a “nice thing to do” — it is … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Veta T. Richardson PRESIDENT AND CEO ASSOCIATION OF …
Articles
Dr. Christian E. Mammen, Fabio E. Marino, Daniel M. Grigore
07/07/2023
2 pages

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an even hotter topic since the introduction of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI, as well as tools like Copilot and OpenAI Codex, which use generative AI to write computer code. This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses the best practices in using Artificial Intelligence to generate code. 

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an even hotter … But inadvertent disclosure of confidential information is not the only potential pitfall of using ChatGPT, as … https://info.womblebonddickinson.com/growing-global-website … Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an even …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
12/15/2010

Everyone in the legal profession at one time or another experiences setbacks and frustrations, but how can attorneys know when it is time to seriously consider alternative roles or interests? Is it possible to make changes without seeking new employment, or has the time come to move on? Read this article to find out more.

… and frustrations, but how can attorneys know when it is time to seriously consider alternative roles or interests? … continues to experience ups and downs, the hiring outlook for professionals in the most in-demand practice areas is … the annual Robert Half Legal Salary Guide (roberthalflegal.com/salarycenter). After many years of a successful career, …
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
Veta Richardson
11/01/2006

Diversity within your legal department (and your company as a whole) begins with compliance, expands into an appreciation for differences, and is at its pinnacle when your work environment recognizes and values differing skills. The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's 2006 Study of Law Department Best Practices, summarized here, shows that corporations are past mere diversity compliance and that their diversity practices have proven to be successful for law departments and corporations as a whole.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… begins with compliance, expands into an appreciation for differences, and is at its pinnacle when your work environment recognizes and … combined the results of these interviews with research com- pleted in MCCA's recent selection of 2 3 legal …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
The advent of technology has brought many changes to the workplace. As those of us who used to save documents to a floppy disk and use dial-up internet can attest, many of these changes have helped promote productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Whether for better or for worse, these changes have altered the landscape of the workplace, and employers must adjust their policies and practices to address these effects.
… Docket Article Social Media #BestPractices for Employers Michelle Clayton Hannah Stetson Edward … on proper social media conduct and make sure the policy is applied consistently. Risks. Consider whether the … social media deemed inappropriate, or otherwise exhibits online conduct her employer finds unbecoming, the employer …
Program Materials
Amy T. Lee - corporate counsel, PeopleSoft, Inc.; Danae C. Woodward - assistant general counsel, Duke Energy Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on non-immigrant visas and employment-based immigration for in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 206:Immigration Law for the In-house Practitioner Amy T. … the reader is invited to look at the Department of State website listed in section V of this document. B. E Visa s fo …
Articles
Art Fisher
09/01/2016

The cloud should be about more than making your legal department run smoothly. Today’s technology can bring acceptable levels of risk if the solution promotes business transparency and collaboration with global suppliers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… vendors and sellers of a client. ■■ Mitigating risk. It is a top priority of in-house counsel to ensure that … Christel House de Mexico in Mexico City. afisher@determine.com 106 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL TIME FOR LEGAL TO … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECTON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM,WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/07/2017
15 pages

This is a sample agreement between a hotel and company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Corporation and Company February 7, 2017 15 pages This is a sample agreement between a hotel and company. Resource … represents an agreement between: [HOTEL NAME] as agent for [HOTEL CORPORATION NAME], [HOTEL ADDRESS], [HOTEL PHONE … and Conditions are available on-line at marriottrewards.com, and may be changed at the sole discretion of the Rewards …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Lim Chong Kin and Charmian Aw, Drew & Napier LLC
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … or • by registering online through the DNC Registry website. Further, it had been proposed that registration of a …
Program Materials
Dennis Garris
David Ritenour
John Saia
James Spira
10/29/2013

In this session, we will cover important recent U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) developments, rulemaking and enforcement trends. We will update our Dodd-Frank scorecards and review the most significant recently adopted and proposed rules. The session will also cover important lessons from the 2013 proxy season, with a particular focus on stockholder activism, and updates in the auditing and accounting arena — calling out hot spots in SEC accounting reviews. This will be a fast-moving session that assumes participants have a working knowledge of the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 Tuesday, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 604: SEC Update … in its annual reports !led with the SEC (or on its website, if it does not !le annual reports) (i) each …
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