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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

These guidelines can help you identify issues related to open source software and what to do if you decide to use open source code at Company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Guidelines for Use of Open Source Software October 30, 2014 These … or contact COMPANY CONTACT Questions and Answers. 1. What is Open Source Software (OSS)? Open source software refers to … A list of open source licenses can be found on the OSI website. 3. I want to use Open Source Software in a project …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
10/01/2017

In this issue's Small Law column, Maryrose Delahunty expresses her gratitude for her ACC network who supported her professionally and emotionally after the loss of a family member.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Reflecting on recent events, what has stayed with me is the outpouring of support from friends, col- leagues, and … to get familiar with it — immediately. Located on the ACC website, eGroups allows members to post questions and re- … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Maryrose Delahunty vice presiDent anD general counsel of …
Articles
Tarek F Riad, Kosheri, Rashed & Riad Law Firm
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Egypt
… & Riad Law Firm December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
André de Albuquerque Cavalcanti Abbud and Gustavo Santos Kulesza, Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão
12/12/2014
10 pages

Getting the Deal Through's ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in their series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … and stephan Wilske Gleiss Lutz Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a …
Articles
Nathaniel M. Lacktman, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
08/24/2015

This Top Ten deals with the growth of telehealth in the US healthcare industry, and related issues (such as licensure, insurance, remote prescribing, and more.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles The Telehealth “Top Ten” for 2015 (United States) Author Nathaniel M. Lacktman, … The number of providers offering telehealth services is rapidly increasing and states are enacting laws requiring … offerings such as internet-based medical consultations and online second opinions. China is anxious to promote and grow …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
06/02/2014

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

… general counsel, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Fred Stein is a member of the executive management team at Redbox, which …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.     •  Review  the  website,  every  word.  Review  any  intranet.       ACC 2014 …        b.    Ad  Hoc  Approach  to  Meas.      Consistent  Com.                                    of  Mul?-­‐Dim.       …
Articles
Therese Catanzariti
10/01/2006

What are the practical issues involved in protecting confidential information? To best protect your company you need to know trade secrets and confidential information laws. Don't forget that undisclosed information varies from state to state and country to country. Read this article to brush up on the law, but even go beyond it and take actual physical measures to protect your company's data.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… test data from some work that one of the pr oject teams is doing. He knows this data is confidential, but he thinks … Confidential information is the lifeblood of any com- pany. Not surprisingly, most companies work vigilantly … had ac- cessed Air Canada’s password-protected employee website to access Air Canada’s confidential flight schedule …
Advocacy Filings
09/12/2006

Testimony of ABA President Karen Mathis, Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Regarding The Thompson Memorandum's Effect on the Right to Counsel in Corporate Investigations Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Ranking Member Leahy and Members of the Committee: My name is Karen J. Mathis. I am the President of the American Bar … Survey Results are available online at http://www.acca.com/Surveys/attyclient2.pdf. 6 When Bethlehem Steel was still … resources on this topic are available on our Task Force website at http://www.abanet.org/buslaw/attorneyclient/. The …
Articles
04/05/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Forum, addresses under what conditions consequential damages in non-disclosure agreements should be disclaimed.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… damages in our non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Is this ever justified?   Wisdom of the Crowd: Response #1: … on a third party (the court) to interpret your contract for you. Maybe you want that; probably you do not. It is … 1   Response #2: Our answer has always been no. On the buy side, if they want to come in and do a presentation, or …
Articles
James R. Buckley
04/01/2005

Litigation isn't cheap. But you don't want your company's multimillion-dollar lawsuit handled by Bob's Shoeshine and Legal Services. Your company needs the best legal representation it can afford. In the finale of his Lawyerland trilogy, the author explains the basic techniques of project management he now uses after experimenting with two cases and details how and when these techniques can fruitfully be applied to manage your company's litigation.

… “Afford,”  unfortunately,  is  a  relative  term  that  topnotch For reasons that are explained in Part I of this trilogy, … be reached at james.r.buckley@lmco.com. The  opinions  expressed  herein  are  those  of  the  … See ANSI’s website at www.ANSI.org. 4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/13/2021
Instead of avoiding or even banning emojis in work communications, lawyers can use them as social cues in texts, emails, and social media to emphasize meaning and improve comprehension.
… to our written messages. The initial lawyerly instinct is to enforce a strict ban on emojis in all communications. … instructions and follow up accordingly. Best practices for using emojis Many communications from lawyers are … emojis, GIFs, stickers, and other images that add spice to online work conversations today. Instead, we should embrace …
Articles
Practical Law
02/06/2017
43 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Australian market.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full …
Articles
Trevor Faure, CEO, Smarter Law Solutions
03/30/2023
2 pages

The ACC-Smarter Law Solutions free benchmarking and consultation service (acc.com/smarterlaw) has proven to be a hit since its launch in 2019. While we are thrilled at the positive feedback we’ve received from our clients, we thought that it would be interesting to respond directly to a few widely held hesitancies expressed by those considering a basic benchmarking or performance improvement process. We gathered some of these questions and sent them to Smarter Law Solutions CEO, Trevor Faure for his candid counsel. We were particularly interested in his perspective on concerns about taking on a consultant agreement in these turbulent times for legal operations.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… Solutions free benchmarking and consultation service (acc.com/smarterlaw) has proven to be a hit since its launch in … and sent them to Smarter Law Solutions CEO, Trevor Faure for his candid counsel. We were particularly interested in … performing well enough?” The performance advisory industry is a multi-billion dollar global profession and all of the …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
02/17/2022
20 pages

In this resource, a summary of the most significant employment-related class action activity form 2021 is reviewed and explained.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… employment-related class action activity form 2021 is reviewed and explained. Resource Details Interest Area: … 9 Biometric privacy 12 Discrimination developments 13 Website accessibility litigation 14 The California landscape … news VACCINE MANDATES continued on page 3 A look back For employers, 2021 was a challenging year. The post-election …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
41 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Singaporean market.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Tool at http://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full … 39 C. Singapore Government Website
Articles
Demarest Advogados
06/06/2014

An article regarding business establishment law in Brazil.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… applying a minimum set of assets (tangible and intangible) for the operation of an economic activity. The Brazilian law … model, industrial design and brand. The business name is not regulated by the Intellectual Property Law, but rather … Therefore, it is advisable that the buyer, before buying an establishment, carries out, at least, the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/29/2015

This Real Estate Purchase Contract form was tailored to the buyer’s expectations in acquiring additional property to expand his business. It marries the buyer’s request for a simplified document with the need to protect the buyer’s rights. The property was residential, but being acquired for subsequent commercial use.

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Source: Resource Library
… Contract form was tailored to the buyer’s expectations in acquiring additional property to expand his business. It marries the buyer’s request for a simplified document with the need to protect the … SURVEY ADDENDUM TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT THIS IS A SURVEY ADDENDUM to that REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT …
Program Materials
Cynthia A. Boeh
10/19/2015

This presentation talks about what to do before, during and after a product recall.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… (and continually update) recall / crises plan • Ensure buy in from the top • Train employees • Governing … Conduct a mock emergency 5 Analyze Situation • How serious is the situation? • Death, injury, property damage • How … – ISO: International Organization for Standardization 10393:2013 – OECD: Organisation for
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
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Phillip Meier, Esq. WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors
08/28/2018

When a company starts a new project, the question of financing is an issue. In Germany, a new alternative to the traditional loan process is being tested.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… a company starts a new project, the question of financing is an issue. In Germany, a new alternative to the traditional … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President of …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert
07/15/2009
2 pages

For the first time, there are four generations spanning a six-decade age range in the workforce, and sociologists maintain that each generational cohort has been shaped by unique historical, social and cultural events, and as a result, each has distinct similarities in attitudes, values, expectations and work preferences. Learn what you can do to understand cross-generational work styles, and how you can effectively promote collaboration and growth.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… Workforce Author Charles A. Volkert July 15, 2009 2 pages For the first time, there are four generations spanning a … Workforce By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Counsel, ©2009, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
Because of the powerful impact of coaching on my development, when I speak or write on leadership for lawyers, I often highlight my perspective that coaching is an incredibly powerful tool for lawyers aspiring to lead. However, coaching for lawyers is still uncommon enough that I often get questions about how it works, how it affects lawyers in different stages of their career, and what considerations should be analyzed before undertaking a coaching engagement. In this article, I will demystify the different forms of coaching, and outline the considerations you will want to assess before engaging a coach to assist you in your career development.
… Finding a True Reflection: A Guide to Executive Coaching for Lawyers Megan Belcher Publication Date: 11/01/2019 … lawyers, I often highlight my perspective that coaching is an incredibly powerful tool for lawyers aspiring to lead. … get questions about how it works, how it affects lawyers in different stages of their career, and what considerations …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
In this article, we share insight, advice, and techniques from a number of different perspectives so that you can leverage your next in-house career transition. Thoughtfully and intentionally managing these changes — whether self-imposed or foisted upon you — is a critical skillset for those who aspire to sustainably lead in-house.
… these changes — whether self-imposed or foisted upon you — is a critical skillset for those who aspire to sustainably lead in-house. Resource … up on coaching FAQ’s on the International Coach Federation website and use their directory of certified coaches. In
Articles
Axel Viaene
03/01/2017

Taking a company public serves as one of the most exhilarating journeys that a corporate lawyer can embark on. Are you ready to step into the limelight?

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, Netherlands, United States
1 person found this helpful.
for the world’s leading optical retailer. Your mission is to set up the legal function and build a solid legal and … German, Spanish, and Italian. axel.viaene@grandvision.com 40 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL STEPPINg INTO ThE … shareholder meeting. The company needs to upgrade its website and set up an investor relations department. The …
Frédéric Louis, Christian Duvernoy, Anne Vallery, Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann, Geoffroy Barthet and Su Şimşek, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
03/04/2022
6 pages

Learn the key features of the proposal adopted on February 23, 2022 by European Commission (“Commission”) for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: European Union
… sustainability criteria. Once the legislative process is completed and the new rules are implemented, these … well as in global supply chains. As https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/frederic-louis … Directive. They must publish an annual statement on their website by 30 April each year covering the previous calendar …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Welcome to the last 2015 issue of the Docket. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where the year went, while also looking forward to the fresh start of a new one.
… but we’re in-house counsel: We live to find solutions. ACC is here to help, starting with this risk assessment and … risks. To access this member benefit, simply visit www.acc.com , click on the “resource” tab at the top of the homepage, and search by resource type and practice area. For example, if you search today, you’ll find a recent Top …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
The 20+ years I’ve spent at Intel. I’m immensely proud of my company and its technological achievements, but I also believe our legal department continues to set the highest standards in terms of quality of legal work, innovation, speed and effective teaming with our business clients.
… our work matters to Intel, and I believe our department is among the best anywhere. What are some of the benefits of working for an international corporation? Well, first, it’s fun to … on the lives of so many. A significant percentage of our online lives passes through machines powered by Intel. We …
Articles
Catherine J. Moynihan
01/01/2014

In September 2008, in response to the disproportionate growth in legal costs relative to other business expenses, ACC launched the Value Challenge (AVC). Five years later, this article assesses the impact of the Value Challenge and invites internal and external counsel to take advantage of the AVC resource library and workshops.

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Source: Resource Library
… ACC Value Challenge By Catherine J. Moynihan (moynihan@acc.com), ACC What an interesting and exciting time to be working … of legal spending. The ACC Value Challenge is committed to the proposition that law firms and law … client/firm rela- tionships. Check your chapter’s website and plan to attend a program near you. And mark your …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
05/15/2014

Today’s legal profession is generationally diverse, with members of the baby-boom, Generation X and Millennial generation all present in the workforce. Companies, law firms and their clients can benefit from the various perspectives and experiences multigenerational teams bring to legal projects. But for legal managers, getting the most from a generationally diverse workforce can sometimes be a challenge because of the different expectations each demographic group may have about work.

… A. Volkert III, Esq. May 15, 2014 Today’s legal profession is generationally diverse, with members of the baby-boom, … multigenerational teams bring to legal projects. But for legal managers, getting the most from a generationally … Counsel, ©2014, Washington, D.C., 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Ronald F. Pol
07/17/2007

ACC Docket July/August 2007: Ins & Outs: RFPs and Tenders, Should We, Really? Before you request an RFP, here are some tips to determine whether there might be a better alternative.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Audience: Legal Operations
… 24 July/August 2007 Y ou’ve decided to issue a ten- der for legal services, com- monly known as a request for proposals (RFP). You dust … hire a consultant to pull it all together. The consultant is quick to agree with the need to go out to tender: “Let’s …
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