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Gerard J. Lewis, Jr. and David J. Wittenstein
09/01/2012

With just a click of a button and a simple forward of a newsletter, you could unwittingly be violating a subscription contract. Unauthorized copying of a newsletter could cost your company millions in copyright infringement damages. This articles offers suggestions on how to avoid this type of claim and what to do if have to defend against one.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… agreement took time and effort. Just as almost everything is easier in the digital era, so is making and distributing … LLC. He can be contacted at gerard_lewis@ comcast.com. david J. wittenstein heads the intellectual property … or other electronic document, to link to an article on a website rather than copying and including the article in its …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
48 pages

A multi-jurisdictional guide to company insolvency laws and procedures.

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Region: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United States
… wide-ranging experience in out-of-court workouts. Our aim is to offer you timely, individually tailored advice in … M: +44 776 876 0956 simonwaller@eversheds-sutherland.com Carl Allen Partner M: +44 739 325 4333 … creditors. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland. … Eversheds Sutherland … A …
Program Materials
Barbara W. Doose - counsel, The Boeing Company; Eileen A. Groves - associate general counsel, United Space Alliance, LLC; and Steven L. Haugen - deputy regional director, Chicago regional office, employee benefit security administration, U.S. Department of Labor
04/20/2004

An overview of ERISA and issues in health and welfare plans.

Resource Details
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 106:ERISA 101: Key Issues in Health & Welfare Plans … Administration (EBSA) in your area or visit the EBSA website at www.dol.gov/ebsa. (Addresses and phone numbers of …
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 Japan.

… 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 the notification process is available on the JFTC's website
Articles
Scott P. DeVries; Tad Pethybridge; José N. Uranga
03/01/1998

Whether the expense of an environmental consultant is a defense cost which, like other defense expenses, is recoverable as incurred, or an indemnity cost, recoverable only at the end of coverage litigation, is one of the most significant issues in environmental insurance coverage litigation today. By carefully planning, tracking, and describing such expenditures, policyholders can help maximize the chance that they will be recoverable as defense costs and thus get the most from insurance coverage.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Insurance Coverage for Environmental Investigation Expense Author Scott P. … 1, 1998 Whether the expense of an environmental consultant is a defense cost which, like other defense expenses, is … appeal to emotion and assume they will not understand com plex testimony Judges should consider turning to the …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/19/2022
2 pages

Learn about consequences and recommendations around faulty e-disclosures in the UK.

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Region: United Kingdom
… eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-Beware the inexperienced IT department - Paying the price … relevant expertise to conduct eDiscovery (if the client is to conduct any part of the disclosure process in-house) … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a list of reference materials for the session.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Friend or Foe? Reference Materials October 30, 2014 This is a list of reference materials for the session. Resource Details Interest Area: Intellectual … medical histories of entire population,” www.fiercebigdata.com, Pam Baker, July 16, 2014. Note: The study itself is
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: 01/12/2021
If you are considering purchasing software or a service from vendor, consider whether its founder or founding team has walked a mile in your shoes. Do they have experience as an in-house attorney? If so how much?
… outsized influence of the founder on companies. If you are buying technology, odds are high that some of it will be from … Vendors “take their founders as they find them” If there is one key phrase that we remember from torts class, it is … experience? It is not uncommon in hotbeds of innovation for one to see the invention of a new technology and then a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
While it may seem like second nature to in-house counsel, successfully negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and market awareness to understand how to approach negotiation in a way that effectively ensures a positive outcome for all parties involved. By understanding these factors, and how to navigate the risks associated with them, in-house counsel can efficiently close multiple transactions simultaneously to favorable returns.
… Docket Article Tools for Efficiently Engaging and Closing Business Transactions … negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and … together virtual reality content for a movie studio or online media platform, Bethany would want to ensure that she …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/03/2019
How to accurately find what you need without wasting time or your company's budget.
… Docket Article Hunting for the Sharpest Tools in the AI Shed Neil Peretz Publication … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Your company has tens or hundreds of thousands of … has time to re-read them all to figure out what’s in them? Is artificial intelligence (AI) the answer? If you believe …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
2020 was quite a year. Look forward to 2021 with these takeaways for legal operations.
… quite a year. Look forward to 2021 with these takeaways for legal operations. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Julie Richer, allow me a quick introduction. I have been in the legal operations space for nearly 15 years and have … can adapt to such disruption. “Generally, legal operations is the continual focus on core departmental processes to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
This article focuses on approaches, tips, and preparation pointers that will be needed to effectuate some of the most common types of actions that in-house employment counsel of multinational companies (MNCs) are likely to face in the near future.
… Docket Article Avoiding Employment Litigation: A Guide for Multinational Companies Erin Heller Susan Eandi Denise … taking into consideration local labor laws. Only one thing is certain: Nothing is certain. To determine the future of … such as the United States and subject to some level of buy-in by works councils or other employee representation. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Legal operations professionals have become significant change agents for fast-growing companies. Understanding how developing a long-term relationship with appellate counsel offers far-reaching benefits will assist these professionals in fashioning overall legal strategies that achieve optimum results.
… professionals have become significant change agents for fast-growing companies. Understanding how developing a … far-reaching benefits will assist these professionals in fashioning overall legal strategies that achieve optimum … working together to serve the company. Every legal matter is a story with characters, conflicts, and resolutions. Each …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In light of the very real risks trade secret violations pose for companies, this article provides a suggested eight step process for in-house legal teams and their business clients to follow in order to protect a company’s most important assets. These steps will help effectively manage risk by conducting trade secret audits on a regular basis to ensure adequate protections are in place to minimize the risk of theft.
… an information security policy that identifies what is considered a trade secret and how employees should treat … labs. Additionally, the company’s intranet and website should be reviewed to determine whether the content … David Cohen, PC, November 2017, KidonIPCorp, Kidonip.com. … In light of the very real risks trade secret …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2017
I reached out to three very different, yet equally successful entrepreneurs, all of whom began their careers as lawyers or during law school: Chris Sacca, Mitch Garber, and Anna Santeramo.
… perception from “no” to “yes,” even if the next question is “how?” Wearing two hats. For lawyers in business roles, it can sometimes be difficult … ANNA SANTERAMO Anna Santeramo is co-founder of StyleBee.com, an app that allows professional women and men to book …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about effects of a new procurement model for water and sewage contracts in the United Kingdom.

… Area: Commercial and Contracts File eversheds-sutherland.com-Statutory payment and adjudication provisions excluded … of high value water and sewerage infrastructure. This is a new means of outsourcing, which is hoped to bring … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about the possibilities, advantages, and legal implications of cashless stores in Belgium.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Belgium, European Union
… Region: Belgium, European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-Are cashless stores the future.pdf (137.51 KB) Download … to customers in store. Does this imply that there is a possibility to set up a cashless store in Belgium? In … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2024
It’s an election year in the United States! Does your company have a Political Participation Policy? #ACCDocket #riskmanagement #politics
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Osman Vector / Shutterstock.com I sure was. I am so glad my company adopted a Political … me what a general counsel does, the shortest answer I have is “risk management.” As in, we try to help our companies … your way around the trading floor. Do you publish books for your paycheck? I sincerely hope you’re reading this right …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/22/2023
1 pages

This article discusses the Czech Republic government adopts a long-awaited amendment changing rules for energy price caps applicable to large enterprises.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Region: Czech Republic
… Utility Region: Czech Republic File eversheds-sutherland.com-New rules for energy price caps in Czech Republic.pdf … to delivery points in the Czech Republic. The purpose is to simplify for Member States to monitor exceedances of … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Robert M. Lindquist and Daniel I. Prywes
05/01/2015

The majority of in-house counsel’s time and attention spent on contracts is often focused on the wording of the limitation-of-liability (LoL) clause. In the brave new world of big data, the significance of the LoL clause cannot be overstated. Although they cannot secure protection from all risks, they need not be leaky sieves.

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Source: ACC Docket
in-house counsel’s time and attention spent on contracts is often focused on the wording of the … personal injury, a limitation on consequential damages for com- mercial losses between contracting business entities is … a large Chinese Internet search engine service, had its website hacked after the staff of the defendant (an Internet …
Articles
Deanna Constable, Partner - Corporate, Lander & Rogers
08/13/2015

This Quick Overview addresses how entities will need to be wary of their compliance with the continuous disclosure obligations, as the penalties that result from a contravention can be far reaching, both in respect of financial impact and reputational damage.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… that result from a contravention can be far reaching, both in respect of financial impact and reputational damage. … damage. Australia's continuous disclosure regime for listed entities has come under increased focus with the … in those briefings to insider trading risk. What is 'best-practice' for the conduct of investor briefings and …
Program Materials
Sabine A. Chalmers - Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Diageo North America, Inc.; Yvonne M. Sweeney - Director of Human Resources, Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Megan P. Willis - Manager of Legal Administration, McDonald's Corporation
12/01/2004

910 Hiring & Motivating Your Legal Team

Resource Details
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 910:Hiring & Motivating Your Legal Team Sabine A. … your success in locating candidates: o Make your company’s website candidate-friendly. Are job opportunities at your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a pre-award survey and due diligence questionnaire for subcontractors and subrecipients.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… and Due Diligence Questionnaire October 16, 2016 This is a pre-award survey and due diligence questionnaire for subcontractors and subrecipients. Resource Details … the consolidated list available online at the Committee’s website: …
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.

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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 …
Peer Practice Examples
08/10/2015

This overview covers how legal knowledge management supports legal department operations - reducing costs while maintaining quality.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
In a market where clients demand value and efficiency, KM is an essential approach to reducing cost while maintaining … Senior Consultant +1 703.527.2381 ron.friedmann@firemanco.com www.firemanco.com Additional Links for Ron: Strategic Legal Technology Blog | Professional Website | LinkedIn Profile | Twitter … This overview covers …
Articles
Randolph A. Kahn and Lisa M. Douglas
05/01/2013

Many executives rank data growth as one of their top business challenges. Organizations are now facing the reality that their existing systems for managing information are no longer working. A different approach to information management is necessary considering that our information-driven world is one of heightened compliance requirements coupled with reduced control over information. This article suggests that by adopting an evolved standard of reasonableness, this challenge can be met.

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Source: ACC Docket
… working. A different approach to information management is necessary considering that our information-driven world is … executives are all confronted with an increasingly com- plex legal, compliance and technology landscape. We are … aCC haS MORE MaTERIaL ON ThIS SUbjECT ON OUR wEbSITE. VISIT www.acc.com, whERE yOU CaN bROwSE OUR …
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John A. Shutkin and Marion A. Hecht
09/01/2012

It’s a case for which no company stakeholder ever wants to go to trial: the corporate veil has been pierced, and your executive might be found personally guilty for the wrongdoing of the company. This article explores what corporations can do to protect themselves from this oft-seen type of litigation.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… passion but that of the team she’s assembled. The company is producing a product or providing a service that’s found a … he can be contacted at john.shutkin@ cliftonlarsonallen.com. MArion A. heCht, in the Arlington, VA office of Clifton … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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