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In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief legal officer Bjarne P. Tellmann, the award-winning general counsel, author, and former ACC Docket Career Path columnist discusses the best “partnering” approach, updated legal vendor processes, and the future of legal supply chain management.

A day in the life of Matt Nolan,

Many businesses are turning to privacy assessments — comprehensive reviews of data collection, processing, and governance conducted under the supervision of counsel. Here are five questions you should ask to determine whether and how to conduct a comprehensive privacy assessment in your organization.

A day in the life of Simona Camilleri, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer of Cubits, Malta.

If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can take to determine the right approach.

This article discusses the 10 basic rules about equal pay established by the Superior Labor Court.

Recent decisions by the UK courts have shone a light on the legal challenges facing the increased application and regulation of artificial intelligence tools and systems.

Cyber risks are dynamic, morphing, expanding, and shifting targets. And the risk exposures are only increasing as the rate of adoption of new technologies and digital devices within businesses continues to accelerate, creating an ever-larger surface for attackers to infiltrate and new opportunities for operational disruption.

Jennifer Barry, senior legal counsel and acting board secretary at Box Hill Institute, explains how ACC’s In-house Counsel Certification Program emphasizes the ethical role of in-house counsel.

Whether it’s COVID or new laws that conflict with your company’s values, events planned at outside venues may need to be canceled. Consider these contract options and strategies from Jesse Raben in case this happens to your company. #ACCDocket #contracts #conventions

The Dutch Supreme Court has confirmed the right of foreign in-house lawyers to benefit from legal professional privilege, but only if (i) they are members of an EEA or Swiss bar or are otherwise entitled to work as a lawyer with legal professional privilege in their home country, and (ii) they have an agreement with their employer guaranteeing their independence and freedom to comply with rules of professional conduct. . #attorneyclientprivilege #inhousecounsel #professionalprivilege #ACCadvocacy

Religious beliefs and how they are practiced in the workplace can potentially become an issue for employers after a recent US Supreme Court ruling. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

Cost-effective employees are not necessarily the most-qualified. #ACCDocket #Monday Motivation

Read how improv comedy benefited a skeptical in-house counsel. Assistant General Counsel J.B. Perrine of Huntington Ingalls Industries shares how improv sharpened his in-house counsel skills. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

Most lawyers say they are now a constant part of the C-suite. Learn more and participate in the ACC 2023 Chief Legal Officers Survey.
ACCDocket #legaloperations #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ESG #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #compliance #humanresources #HR

Truth Initiative’s Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer Robert Falk, with coauthors Joseph Lazaarotti and Michelle Phillips of Jackson Lewis, provide an overview of the categories of wellness programs, common legal issues, and some strategies for dealing with them in this Docket article.

In today’s interconnected, tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel routinely turn to contracts, often in the form of data processing agreements and information security addenda. Here are the crucial ways contracts can — and can’t — help secure companies’ data.

Rishi Varma, Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, chief legal and compliance officer, and corporate secretary, discusses his transition into a new industry, Cargill’s workplace culture, his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson.

Marketecture — a blend of marketing and architecture — frames technical complexities in terms of value, often using visual aids and a compelling narrative. Columnist Olga V. Mack explores how legal leaders can leverage marketecture principles to enhance their executive presence, foster engagement, and align their insights with organizational objectives.

The ACC 2022 CLO Survey, in partnership with Exterro, highlights broadening responsibility of CLOs, planning to hire more staff, and accelerating investments in legal operations. #ACCResearch

After receiving devastating news, Yosr Hamza turned the life-altering diagnosis of a loved one into a life-changing experience. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily

Taking stress seriously is critical for you, your family, and your organization’s performance and well-being. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #ACCFamily

: If you’ve done or said any of these, you may want to reconsider how you view your career progression. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Communicate for your laypersons and use images to simplify and clarify — it’s not just better, it’s become mandatory in some instances and will be required more and more. #ACCDocket #communication

Who should you compare yourself to when it comes to evaluating your work? Hint: It’s not the person working 100-hour weeks. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Company diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts must evolve to meet the needs of remote and hybrid workforces. @DEI ESQ has tips for how to take your #DEI strategy to the next level. #remotework #hybridwork #ACCDocket

Learn about the interplay between warranties and indemnity obligations when purchasing cloud-based technology in the United States in this article by Angela Madathil. #inhousecounsel #contracts

What challenges does AI pose to legal norms? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack and her co-authors, Brian Mack and Ming Hoang Merchant, explore the urgent need for evolved legal frameworks. #LegalTech #AI #OpenAI

The European Union takes a stand with the Digital Markets Act, targeting Google, Apple, and Meta for market monopolies... #DMA #BigTech #AntiTrust #Regulation #ACCDocket #ACC

Understand the complexities of indemnification to safeguard against AI's unique risks like IP infringement and autonomous decisions. Craft clauses that protect and comply. #ACC #ACCDocket #AIContracts #LegalTech