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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

These are several sample contest rules templates.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… residing and located in a jurisdiction where the contest is lawful are eligible to enter. The Contest is void where … a [enter fundraising mechanism/platforrm] at [enter website] and obtaining donations from donors through … Lafleur Henderson LLP) Email: daniel.cole@gowlings.com Phone: (416) 814-5666 OVERVIEW: This document is intended …
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Global Legal Group
05/23/2023
226 pages

This multijurisdictional guide covers common issues in initial public offerings, including the IPO process, regulatory architecture, public company responsibilities, potential risks, liabilities, and pitfalls.

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Region: Global, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… ISBN 978-1-83918-264-8 ISSN 2399-9594 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Offerings 2023, Seventh Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com Foreword Joseph Corcoran Securities Industry and … issued by the company, including information posted on its website. In addition to periodic reports, a public U.S. …
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Jasbir Kaur Khalsa
06/01/2013

Law department leadership in this century involves maintaining a global perspective. Leaders must comprehend the market, work environment and needs of the client, all while anticipating change. Effective leaders promote creativity and innovation within their departments by placing employees in positions that enable them to use their knowledge and build relationships. Learn more about how to become a strategic leader and meet the challenges of the 21st century.

new management challenges. Leaders must understand what is driving these changes: a strategic shift from the concept … that is ethical, compliant and aligned with the com- pany’s strategic direction, as well as the department’s … am.acc.com. ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBJeCT on oUr WeBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, Where yoU CAn BroWSe oUr …
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Ynze Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article speaks about when purchasing or leasing residential or commercial real estate the dimensions of the building are an important aspect and if you can rely on the information provided by the seller or real estate agent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … provided by the seller or real estate agent? It is common kno wl e d g e th at ph ot o s on real est ate sit …
Program Materials
Mélanie Bruneau, Jacques Moscianese, Maria Gaia Pazzi, Guillaume Taillandier
07/08/2016

This session will present an overview of significant legal and policy developments in EU competition law over the last year, the latest trends in competition litigation and what it means for you in practice.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… AC Treuhand II – Background of the Case AC Treuhand is a consultancy firm which: • «offers a full spectrum of … applications around the 28 MS and relation with the COM’s leniency program: the DHL preliminary ruling …By Object … revised in November 2012 (available on the COM’s website) • Uniform type of short form applications (SA) to …
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David Littleford
11/01/2004

By the end of 2005, all listed EU companies will be required to prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with new international standards, rather than their national accounting standards. It's a big change that will challenge most EU companies, since the vast majority follow national standards. Find out how much U.S. companies are affected, what the changes are, and what pitfalls lie along the way.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… since the date of original publication. The article is reproduced with the permission of the publisher (see www.practicallaw.com/aboutglobal). In 2005 almost all listed EU companies will … arrangements, • Comparative information, • Need for disclosure, • Practical implications for listed …
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Get an update on the judicial and administrative interpretation of the statute since its passage and the current status of competition in telecommunications industries.
07/01/2000

Get an update on the judicial and administrative interpretation of the statute since its passage and the current status of competition in telecommunications industries.

… Finally the delivery of high speed data services is highly competitive marketplace in 8c 4L 1171 LL4 b11 l11rl … Carriers Section 251a of the act24 requires all com mon carriers existing and new to interconnect directly or … 1999 lAD Local Competition Report available on the FCC website www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Com ion Carrier/Reports/FCC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
Positive recognition is a fundamental pillar of leadership. Too often, we interact with people as “human doings” rather than “human beings.” We think of people as their job function, their most recent work product, or their access to information. We focus on their failings, but not on their successes.
… Publication Date: 11/01/2016 Positive recognition is a fundamental pillar of leadership. Too often, we interact … along with the impact of those actions on you and others. In your head. By following the five steps of the “positive … ways to engage internal business partners.” As lawyers for our organizations, we are rarely the final “deciders.” …
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Clayton Utz
03/01/2004

This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, United States
… Report Author Clayton Utz February 29, 2004 This report is an in-depth look at the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. … Australian industry through a more certain environment for the export of IP to the US, and increase US understanding … by emailing Phillipa Birkett at pbirkett@claytonutz.com. Free Trade Agreement Report 2 Making the FTA into law by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/07/2022
Warner Bros. VP, Business & Legal Affairs Michael Chang shares the ins-and-outs of his typical day working from home. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… be a Friday. During a long period of time when everyone is working from home (or, in my case, the yard), one weekday … film franchises) and enter passwords and access code for what seems like a gazillion times. 9:15 am Join a … the studio's most popular film franchises)." 11:30 am Jump online to attend a complimentary law firm CLE course on NFT …
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Larry Silverman, Terri Imbarlina Patak
04/01/2010

Got employees? Then chances are they've got Facebook - and you've got a multitude of potential problems. As electronic communication continues to advance, employers are finding it more difficult to strike a balance between monitoring and restricting employees use of social monitoring and restricting employees use of social networking sites. This article focuses on using social networking sites at the pre-employment screening stage, and while monitoring and regulating their use by current employees.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 19 April 2010 There’s no denying it, social networking is all the rage. Everywhere, people are tweeting, texting, … For example, “dooced” means to get fired because of your website. Innovations for communicating electronically are … of Law. He can be contacted at larry.silverman@ pirates.com. Terri imBarLina PaTak is of counsel with Dickie, mc- …
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Sherie L. Edwards
11/01/2014

Studies point to the prevalence of depression and addiction in attorneys. In order to cope with the stresses of deadlines and multiple priorities that need attention, secure your oxygen mask first by incorporating healthy mechanisms into your daily routine.

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Source: ACC Docket
… put our needs last and forget to care for ourselves. But is this really what we should be doing? Do we shortchange … about attorney health and wellness. sheriee@svmic.com 62 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL SECURE YOUR MASK … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Sanford Schane
10/19/2016
21 pages

This article analyzes three court cases claimed to contain "ambiguity" or "ambiguous words."

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland, United Kingdom
… and Misunderstanding in the Law Sanford Schane * "The law is a profession of words." 1 By means of words contracts are … or "ambiguous words". 2 The claims are appropriate for the general meaning of these terms. Otherwise, the three … other hand, if I were to ask you to go to the market to buy chicken to grill on the outdoor barbecue, I clearly …
Articles
10/05/2015

This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and acquisitions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Acquisitions 2015—Switzerland October 5, 2015 This article is a practical cross-border insight into mergers and … Foreigners (“Lex Koller”). 1.2 Are there different rules for different types of company? The SESTA and the takeover … of misleading information and the execution of any buy or sale orders that give false or misleading signals in
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Gabe Shawn Varges
08/01/1999

Discusses five prescriptions in the form of action steps and suggestions to stimulate practical global-type thinking and the pursuit of the legal logic of globalization.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By Gabe Shawn Varges ETS CUT TO THE CHASE GLOBALIZATION IS BOTH hype and an inescapable reality Either way it can be … It con notes powerfully the notion that more industries com panies and professions including in-house counsel can … internet databases and so on You might visit regu lators website not only when there is particular issue to look up …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
3 pages

Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.

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Region: United States, North America, Global
… Court held that a “foreign or international tribunal” is one that exercises governmental authority and that neither … +1 212 768 5325 M +1 332 234 2875 lynn.harrisoniii@dentons.com John J. Hay Partner, New York D +1 212 398 5233 … cases. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/17/2018
Since joining the company in 2014, Gora has played a pivotal role in supporting the company as it maneuvers through an increasingly fluid digital market.
… there were probably about 400 names on it. What it shows is how much opportunity lies in the connections we make on … platforms, giving rise to more ways than ever for the modern social media consumer to connect — and that … we have a good view of the market so that we can build, buy, or partner to remain in demand,” Gora notes. Second, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2024
In this short Q&A article, members of ACC Europe’s ESG Working Group developed an ESG Framework to highlight the challenges that keep them up at night and showcase how they collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to ESG.
… Docket Article Framework for an ESG Approach in Europe Association of Corporate … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Urbanscape / Shutterstock.com In an era where environmental, social, and governance … Approach in Europe . Introduced in 2024, this framework is designed to help in-house counsel navigate the intricate …
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
03/14/2024
57 pages

This ACC guide, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, provides an overview of some of the protection frameworks for data and software.

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Region: United States, Europe
… and Asset Protection Sponsored by: ACC Guide SM acc.com 2 | Data and Software: Risk Management and Asset … fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This ACC GuideSM is intended to assist in-house and outside counsel in … a daily basis. Customer lists, process improvement data, website usage, data about suppliers, organically developed …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This sample policy shows the need to have a policy which ensures that employees who use social media either as part of their job, or in a personal capacity, have guidance as to the company's expectations where the social media engagement is about the company, its products and services, its people, its competitors and/or other business related individuals or organisations.

… company's expectations where the social media engagement is about the company, its products and services, its people, … domain, you should refer to material such as [Company website] and [COMPANY]'s annual report. You could also … domain, you should refer to material such as telstra.com, nowwearetalking.com.au and [COMPANY]'s annual report. …
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Judy Rakowsky
10/20/2015

This article shows reputational risks in high exposure litigation, rising above the noise.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Litigation Rising Above the Noise Judy Rakowsky Sr. VP for Crisis and Strategic Communications Liberty Square Group … competitors. "Mark Ferber will plead not guilty because he is innocent of every single one of these outrageous charges," … "Tylenol Murders." http://www.aerobiologicalengineering.com/wxk116/Tyl enolMurders/ ISSN: 2278-3369 International …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
Enhance your contract negotiation skills, identify career pitfalls, and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy #legal
… and integrate AI compliance with these essential articles for in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #AI #career #dataprivacy … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Vaniato / Shutterstock.com Revisit the Docket 's most-read 2023 articles. Explore AI … to engage with stakeholders on disclosure-related issues is another action the general counsel can take to empower its …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2023
You need to be able to show your worth to the company as an in-house counsel, otherwise the company can just as easily outsource work to an outside firm. #ACCDocket #ACCEducation
… from some colleagues, and after going through the ACC website, I was amazed at the volume of materials relevant to … on this because it provided me with new perspectives for servicing my stakeholders (internal and external) which I … a compelling vision statement for the legal department is a compass that will guide the department.  The importance …
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Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
5 pages

Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone adjusting it in the middle of a global pandemic. In this article, in-house counsel will learn how to navigate virtual board meetings and the legal context in which to analyze their governance plans. This article was originally published in May 2020.

… Articles Legal Governance Challenges for Associations During a Pandemic Author Jeffrey S. … August 10, 2020 5 pages Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone adjusting it in the middle of a global … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone …
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
01/31/2022
37 pages

In this resource, in-house counsel can learn more about legislation, litigation, regulations and trends in the United States employment landscape for 2022.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles 2022: The Year Ahead for Employers Author Jackson Lewis P.C. January 31, 2022 37 … FOR EMPLOYERS COVID-19 Key Points threshold issue of what is an undue hardship on the employer in a religious … Orlando • (407) 246-8440 • Tasos.Paindiris@jacksonlewis.com Melanie L. Paul Principal Atlanta • (404) 586-1869 • …
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Eric M. Lee, Scott W. Pink
07/01/2002

Do you know how to use the newly developed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronic searching and filing systems for patents and trademarks? Read this article to learn how you can expedite the preparation and filing of trademark and patent applications to ensure that your company receives the earliest possible filing date.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… made the next day because Big A's most feared competitor is planning to launch a product with a similar name the … relevant to his practice. He is available at eric_mjee@bd.com. Scott W. Pink is former chair of ACCA's Intellectual … trademark l.php. • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website has a wealth of infoimation on electronic filing …
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Jamison Barr - vice president and assistant general counsel, Jenzabar, Inc.; Edward J. Naughton - Holland and Knight, LLP
05/01/2007

Corporate counsel must understand the relevant technology and the risks that it poses, and create, adopt, and enforce a policy that minimizes the risks without causing bigger problems. This article will help you do just that.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… state constitutional or statutory law, or claims that the com- pany is engaged in unfair labor practices, has retali- ated … become much more than that. Technorati, a popular blogging website, de- scribes blogs in this way: A blog, or weblog, is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
Most eDiscovery platforms are more than just web-based software for viewing and producing documents; if leveraged properly, they can provide powerful insight into the facts, risks, and opportunities of the case. To ensure counsel is working both efficiently for the company’s bottom line and effectively for the benefit of the legal matter, discuss these five questions with them, whether during the process of selecting counsel or in the midst of a matter with existing counsel:
… Docket Article Is Your Outside Counsel Up to Snuff in eDiscovery? 5 Questions to Ask Michael Burg Samantha … eDiscovery platforms are more than just web-based software for viewing and producing documents; if leveraged properly, …
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Gustavo Tamayo, Partner, and Juan Sebastián Peredo, Associate, Lloreda Camacho & Co.
12/12/2011

Colombia enjoys economic and political stability which, together with a sustained economic growth, has attracted foreign investment to our country. As one of the consequences of this pro-investment climate, Colombia has ratified various free trade agreements (hereinafter “FTA”) with countries such as Canada and Mexico, and more recently, the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (hereinafter “US-FTA”) was approved by the United States Congress and signed by the President on October 21st, 2011.

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Region: Colombia
… Terminating Commercial Agency and Distribution Agreements in Colombia Author Gustavo Tamayo, Partner, and Juan … signed by the President on October 21st, 2011. Colombia is also waiting for the approval by the European Union of the European …
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Brian E. Bomstein, Bayview Financial, LP; Martin Fingerhut, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; RJ Falconi, CSA Group; Patti Phelan; and James Musgrove, Lang Michener LLP
09/01/2007

In this issue: Implications of the Impending Elimination of Canadian Withholding Tax on Interest Payments by Brian E. Bomstein and Martin Fingerhut; The Socioeconomic and Safety Impact of Counterfeits in Canada by Robert J. ("RJ") Falconi; Cartels in Canada: Practical Approaches to Manage Risk by Patti Phelan and James Musgrove

… the CEO. Contact Robin Grossfeld at grossfeld@acc.com. 18 November: Canadian CCU. For more information … overcome in providing capital from one country to another is often the tax regime of the recipient country. Canada is a … policy can be obtained from the Competition Bureau’s website at http://cb-bc.gc.ca. Applicants for immunity are …
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