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Sean Collin, Stacey Van Hooven, Paul Joseph
06/01/2015

This session focuses on how to structure the transaction, what to watch out for when conducting IP due diligence and which contractual protections are advisable to ensure that such risks are mitigated.

… on how to structure the transaction, what to watch out for when conducting IP due diligence and which contractual … • As in-house IP counsel you need to: a) know what you're buying; b) get the legal documentation done in a way that … of the assets are related to the IP? • How significant is the IP of the target co.? • What are the top products of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/18/2015

In this sample, find practical tips to consider when drafting and negotiating contracts.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… which side you represent or which capacity your client is in for the current deal: Even the same client may have a different perspective when buying v. selling. I. Common Contract Types A. Supply …
Articles
Gregory Stern
11/01/2019
4 pages

Cloud computing allows us to easily store data without physical storage devices, helping to reduce the carbon footprint. But environmental issues from cloud data centers makes this a mixed blessing.

Resource Details
Region: Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States
… media we used to keep locally, like CDs, DVDs, etc., is replaced by virtual cloud counterparts, I got curious: What does that mean for the environment? As lawyers, you will be shocked … CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com Cloudy with a Good Chance of Increased Global Warming 24 …
Articles
Brian Cabrera
03/01/2010

Capitalizing on the importance of formal training for staff, a business focus, evaluating risks and rewards of litigation, and cutting costs, Brian Cabrera talks about how he leads his legal department - reducing nearly 50 percent of its spending.

… 1, 2010 Capitalizing on the importance of formal training for staff, a business focus, evaluating risks and rewards of … — without any major staffing changes. Reducing spending is just one of a portfolio of innovations that Brian Cabrera … was very different, and I wondered whether everyone would buy in,” he says. “Although it took longer than I expected, I …
Articles
Danny Ertel
10/25/2011

This article provides an overview of legal process outsourcing and some guidance for thinking about the “fitness for purpose” of different possible outsourcing moves within law firms and in-house law departments.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Outsource the Right Things For the Right Reasons: A Guide for GCs (Vantage Partners) … headcount (by shifting activities to a third party) – This is the typical way in which other business functions save … so that the services the client can comfortably buy from the provider deliver greater and greater value over …
Articles
Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
150 pages

This guide covers common issues in public investment funds – including registration, regulatory framework, marketing of public funds, and tax treatment – in 19 jurisdictions.

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Region: Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
… 2024 Public Investment Funds Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … is a reporting issuer is required to have a designated website – one that is publicly accessible and established and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
A day in the life of Deirdre O’Callaghan, Chief Counsel for Center for Internet Security, Inc. in East Greenish, NY.
… A day in the life of Deirdre O’Callaghan, Chief Counsel for Center for Internet Security, Inc. in East Greenish, NY. … and devices. 11:00 am Have my photo taken for our  new website rollout . Then, I participate in a call with a … the ACC Nonprofit Committee eGroup discussions. This forum is great for advice and I use it regularly. It’s been …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
A day in the life of Diego Martinotti General Counsel at Holcim (Argentina) S.A. in Cordoba, Argentina.
… headlines. 7:00 am The rest of the family sleeps and this is the only moment of quietness that I will have today. I … not last long, which allows me to work on a memorandum for the Executive Committee. 10:00 am Meet with a senior … the  Corriere della Sera , Italy’s daily newspaper, online. Roma won yesterday’s derby match against Lazio. It’s …
Articles
Julienne Bramesco -- general counsel, Colonial Parking
10/01/2007

Corporate social responsibility has become more than an afterthought, with companies everywhere "going green." But is it just in style to be eco-friendly? This article explores how important protecting the environment has become in the corporate world, and details how companies like yours are doing their part.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Is Green the New Black? Author Julienne Bramesco -- general … no longer a company luxury or an after thought. Visit any com- pany website, and you will find the company’s so- cial …
Articles
Contoural, Inc.
10/12/2022
31 pages

In this ACC Guide, learn why letting electronic information accumulate can be hurtful, and why deleting it can be difficult. The guide  reviews several deletion approaches that are ineffective and highlights those approaches that work well. These smart strategies will enable companies to create effective programs that ensure compliance, reduce risk, lower costs, and increase productivity.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Information Governance
Region: United States, Global
1 person found this helpful.
… 20001 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This ACC GuideSM addresses How to Delete Emails and Files Quickly and Defensibly. It is intended for in-house counsel or other team members tasked … For more information about the author, visit their website at www.contoural.com or see the “About the Company” …
Articles
Laura Savren, International Commercial & Quality Contracts Manager, Dexcel Pharma
10/01/2011

There is no doubt that negotiating and drafting cross-border commercial contracts bring with a number of challenges. What follows is a series of tips to help you navigate through some of these issues.

… Contracts Manager, Dexcel Pharma October 1, 2011 There is no doubt that negotiating and drafting cross-border … behind the widget your company is trying to sell or buy. Especially if you are new to in-house or have switched … a company in a non-English-speaking country, the lawyer for the other party may not have the best command of English …
Advocacy Filings
Susan J. Hackett - senior vice president and general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel; Mary I. Levy and Amanda L. McCoy - Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
10/31/2006

A brief dealing with the question of the constitutionality of reciprocity provisions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief and Brief of Amicus … have not responded to our request for consent. The ACC is a non-profit bar association of attorneys practicing in … . . . . 5, 7, 13, 16 North Carolina Board of Law Examiners website, http://www.ncble.org (follow “comity” hyperlink) . . …
Peer Practice Examples
04/01/2015
66 pages

Converging External Counsel Leading Practices in Selecting Implementing and Managing Value Driven Preferred Network

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … PA00150-0 1014 *Lexis Practice Advisor® Trial Offer is limited to individuals who are not current subscribers to …  For  more  information  about  ACC  please  visit  our  website  at  www.acc.com.    For more Leading Practices …
Peer Practice Examples
Lillian Moyano Yob, J.D.
03/12/2015

This Leading Practices Profile presents themes, trends and leading convergence practices of six legal departments and three law firms in selecting and managing preferred outside counsel networks as value partners.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … PA00150-0 1014 *Lexis Practice Advisor® Trial Offer is limited to individuals who are not current subscribers to …  For  more  information  about  ACC  please  visit  our  website  at  www.acc.com.    For more Leading Practices …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/08/2015
72 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in China.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.     Contents I. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
(KM) is the process of capturing, developing, sharing, and effectively using organizational knowledge. KM cuts across all legal practice areas. It can and should be relevant to the individual employee, the legal practice team, and the entire organization.
… Halpern Edward O’Keefe Publication Date: 08/01/2016 (KM) is the process of capturing, developing, sharing, and … immediately to the problem at hand or at least stored for use in future. Help can come in many forms and often … to our business partners, were limited to a traditional website. We were using a static tool that had little traction …
Articles
Sheffieled Hale and Laurisa Curran
01/01/2012

Although nonprofits have continued to grow in size and sophistication, they are under constant pressure to increase transparency and justify their tax-exempt status. Instead of a threat, view this as an opportunity to define your organization to your stakeholders, resulting in better management and continued independence from excessive regulations.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… that has resulted from various scandals; a public that is increasingly skeptical of institutions; and the historic … national Health Council, and in multiple publications and website loca- tions. below is a discussion of each of the … at trial. Instead, we invite you to visit sedgwicklaw.com/results for a compelling—and we trust convincing—record …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
07/18/2017

Working with your marketing team to manage your company's brands - presentation held in Melbourne 18 July 2017.

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Region: Australia
… manage your company’s brands Roanne De Menezes This event is brought to you by ACC Australia in conjunction with … Selecting a new brand Primo Angeli, from brainyquote.com. “A great trade mark is appropriate, dynamic, … of social media sites and marketplace sites Page 49 • Website operators may be liable for user-generated content …
Articles
Robyn King, Human Rights Specialist, South32
01/01/2017
3 pages

In this short article, Robyn King, Human Rights Specialist at South32, discusses practices to address modern slavery issues in companies' supply chains.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Australia, Global
… men and children living in modern slavery today1, it is difficult to determine if any supply chain is slavery … there must be a prominent link to this on the company’s website. Australia may soon follow suit by strengthening our … acc_journal_spring17.indd 10 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 11VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 Recent legal cases …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/03/2021
An overwhelming percentage of lawyers report they are overworked and burned out, so leaders of a recent mindfulness program share their top 10 tips for maintaining your well-being.
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Mindfulness and Well-being Carolyn Herzog Monica Phillips … legal professionals indicated that their mental well-being is worse off because of their chosen career. The survey found … for employees to thrive. Create a parent network, an online forum for sharing resources and ideas and for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
Simon Brookes is Telstra’s deputy group general counsel and the general counsel for Telstra International.
… Laurie Adamson Publication Date: 08/01/2015 Simon Brookes is Telstra’s deputy group general counsel and the general counsel for Telstra International. Resource Details … Simon Brookes … (ISPs) with respect to claims by rights holders of online copyright infringement by ISP customers,” he says. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

The guidelines contained in this material may be protected under various intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to your own standards and culture in customizing these for your firm. As well-known legal blogger [BLOGGER NAME] … and trademark. Unless otherwise stated, this material is and remains the intellectual property of [COMPANY] … and/or which uses firm assets. The [COMPANY DOMAIN].com address attached to your name implies that you are acting …
Articles
Richard Starr - managing counsel, American Express; Randy Williams - managing director - Redmond, and Arlene Redmond, Williams & Associates, LLC; and Arlene Redmond - managing director - Redmond, Williams & Associates, LLC
10/01/2006

In order to preserve an ethical environment at your company, your employees need to feel comfortable enough to come forward and discuss problems informally and confidentially. While formal channels like hotlines are good, they're not enough in today's corporate setting. Read on for tips on how to set up your own ombuds program and the advantages the informality of it will provide for everyone.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… they're not enough in today's corporate setting. Read on for tips on how to set up your own ombuds program and the … launched into possible improper account- ing. The reserve is eventually reversed, and the financials are restated. The … For more information, please see www.redmond williamsassoc.com. abusive behavior, falsification of financial records, …
Articles
the Association of Corporate Counsel
09/29/2020

As Chief Legal Officer, how can you help your organization build trust, especially during a time of crisis? In this article, learn more about how you can increase focus on social good, support the safety of your employees and stakeholders, and engage in proactive policies that will support staff while working remotely.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills, CLO Toolkit
Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… Leveraging Trust in Times of Crisis: Practical Tips for Chief Legal Officers Author the Association of Corporate … Development (OECD) highlighted that “[g]enerating trust is a key factor for establishing conditions of economic … The Network is open to all ACC members . Explore ACC’s online educational programs on leadership . -    … 1371 … the …
Articles
Meritas
07/01/2013

A reference guide for Private Equity and Venture Capital professional, adviser and lawyers. It sets out the current status of jurisdictions, implementation of new regulation and key considerations to take into account when deciding to invest in different European jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… client service. All information provided by Meritas is for information purposes only and does not constitute a … websites and/or non-Meritas information provided on the website or via this PE Chart or returned from Meritas web … E: boyana.milcheva@dpc.bg T: +359 885 122449 W: www.sibeth.com -11- NON-MANDATORY COEFFICIENT RISK DIVERSIFICATION …
Articles
Darragh J. Davis - Vice President and General Counsel, PETCO Inc.<br /><br />Deborah Epstein Henry - Founder and President, Flex-Time Lawyers LLC<br /><br />Rupa G. Singh - Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP<br /><br />Elizabeth B. Daniels - Chief Legal Counsel, SIMNSA Health Plan
11/01/2009

With such an emphasis on value these days, law firms may be judged on their ability to shed the confines of the billable hour, improve efficiency and resourcefulness. But the most rewarding results may come from mastering the age-old concept of work/life balance.

… and Savings Through ACC Docket 93 November 2009 The time is ripe to think creatively about the traditional law firm … of legal matters and institute merit-based associate com- pensation. Others believe that law firms of the future … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/21/2015

This is a sample sponsorship and related benefits agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Related Benefits Agreement October 20, 2015 This is a sample sponsorship and related benefits agreement. … Company Property to be posted by the ABC on the ABC website for use of ABC members: _________ [ insert materials … please contact Jeff Tenenbaum at jstenenbaum@venable.com or via telephone at 202-344-8138. �Note that the tax …
Articles
Joshua Box, Director, Ocean House Professionals
03/01/2012

The ten tips found in this article focus on helping in-house counsel align the legal department with the corporate business strategy of the entire company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Assessing Your Departments Alignment to Your Corporate … wider picture and asked ourselves "Actually how aligned is what we are doing to the 3-5 year strategy and vision of … improvement. There are many resources available on the ACC website that demonstrate how to make the most of these …
Articles
10/19/2015

This publication provides an overview of the resources and services offered by the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… and Expedited Arbitration Rules and clauses. The Center is the only interna- tional provider of specialized … > Liaises with parties and neu- trals to ensure optimal com- munication and procedural efficiency. > Arranges support … 82 47 Fax : +41 22 740 37 00 Email : arbiter.mail@wipo.int Website : www.wipo.int/amc For any other enquiry contact WIPO …
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