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Tom Corey and Laurie Fischer, Huron Legal
10/28/2013

This resource (Quick Overview) summarizes some distinctions in laws that impact records management in different regions throughout the world.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Bahrain, Canada, European Union, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States
… Articles Regional Distinctions for a Global Records Management Policy Author Tom Corey and … resource (Quick Overview) summarizes some distinctions in laws that impact records management in different regions … 75% percent of mid-market companies say going global is an integral part of their growth strategy. 1/4 of small …
Articles
Zach Summers, Practical Law
08/01/2016

This brief article presents the top ten reasons to update your corporate Intellectual Property and information strategy, especially if you practice within the United States, the European Union or in the United Kingdom.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… practice within the United States, the European Union or in the United Kingdom. Resource Details Interest Area: … property portfolio and protecting valuable information is vital for a company competing in a global environment. Doing so …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/21/2019
As the general counsel of IT firms Infosys and Atos IT Solutions and Services Inc., Fayiaz Chaudhri has gained the managerial, budgeting, and strategic skills needed to become CEO of AIMACTEK, a startup that specializes in machine learning platforms. Chaudhri relates how his varied professional experience and legal acumen gave him an edge to join the C-suite and eventually run the show.
… Docket Article How to Transition from In-house Counsel to Startup CEO Noah Webster Publication … product helps, but changing a potential customer’s mindset is still a unique challenge. Webster: When did you become … amount of data. Both are transferable and required for acting in an executive capacity. During my last few …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
A day in the life of Cheryl Yuan, Deputy General Counsel – M&A and Partnerships at Veon in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Cheryl Yuan Association of Corporate Counsel … get our six-year-old daughter dressed, fed, and ready for school. At the same time,  we're keeping an eye on our … myself ready (including checking for food stains). Today is a non-travel day, so I walk the five minutes to work.  I'm …
Articles
Stephen Clayton, Esq., In-Transition
06/01/2011

In this brief article, in-house counsel can learn about the two main provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how it impacts their law departments within the the United States.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments
… Top Ten Basics of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance for the Small Legal Department Author Stephen Clayton, Esq., In-Transition June 1, 2011 In this brief article, in-house … U.S.C. § 78dd-1, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78m(b)(2)(A) and (B)of 1977 is a well-established United States law which impacts every …
Articles
Martin L. Roth, Litigation Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
11/09/2020
4 pages

This article provides an assessment of the benefits (and some potential challenges) with virtual litigation, which has become a necessity in the pandemic era. It also proposes additional tips for using these new platforms effectively when the pandemic ends.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
in the pandemic era. It also proposes additional tips for using these new platforms effectively when the pandemic … Inc. 800.372.1033. For further use, please visit: bna.com/copyright-permission-request … platform? What should I do when, inevitably, someone is yelling that I'm talking while on mute? The good news is
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 …
Articles
Baird Holm LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
49 pages

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Lex Mundi member firm October 15, 2016 49 pages This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Nebraska Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Baird Holm … entities through its Corporations Division. The Division’s website has many forms used by corporations and other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
In-house counsel’s best protection against the risk of loss of privilege is preparation. This article focuses on prevention of waiver of US-recognized privileges over documents collected in unannounced government raids of offices.
… the Dawn Raid Waive: Smart Prevention of Privilege Waiver for Multinational Corporations Patrick E. Zeller Scott A. … Carlson Murphy J. Burke III Publication Date: 10/01/2015 In-house counsel’s best protection against the risk of loss of privilege is preparation. This article focuses on prevention of waiver …
Articles
03/30/2023

Being sued for patent infringement can strike fear into the heart of the most seasoned in-house counsel. But some patent owners seek to resolve issues of alleged infringement outside of litigation, and this typically starts with a demand letter. Initially published December 2, 2022; republished March 30, 2023.

… starts with a demand letter. While receiving such a letter is not the same as being served with a complaint, such … He can be contacted at aabsher@kilpatricktownsend.com and 336.607.7307. mailto:aabsher@kilpatricktownsend.com … by marking its products with the relevant patent number or website listing the relevant patent numbers. For example, if …
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Bob Long, John Gerak and Josephine S. Noble
04/01/2012

Employer use of background checks for employment purposes is facing serious restrictions from both the federal and state level. Employers must demonstrate that consideration of such information is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Employer use of background checks for employment purposes is facing serious restrictions from both the federal and … in 22 states. He can be contacted at boblong@donegalgroup.com. JoHN GerAK is a shareholder in the Cleveland office of … obtained from the [sex offender] community notification website” may not be used by employers for any …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the European Union.

… 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 … the fact that a notification has been made on its website and in the Official Journal, including the: ■ Names …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
12/09/2013

This study explores the changing role of the general counsel by documenting its evolution and predicting the skill sets that will be required for future general counsel to be successful. Central themes to this skill set include the ability to place legal issues in a larger business context, embrace risk and make decisions, communicate with business partners in language they can relate to, and work seamlessly with the executive team and the board of directors to make productive decisions about operations and strategy, which has become increasingly global in scope. The report includes an executive summary, key findings, interview excerpts and the methodology.

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Source: Resource Library
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… All rights reserved 3 For more information www.acc.com/CLO21 CONTENTS 4 Executive Summary 9 More Than a Lawyer … Pro bono and diversity programs; Communications (website, portals, newsletters, blogs); and Department … in resources, effective legal department management is more important than ever. As these trends continue, future …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial, Cherry Cox, Tom Freeman, Jeff Hatfield, and Charlie Brett
10/13/2004

Provides how in-house counsel can better protect their organizations from the dangers of having records programs that are not enforced.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Oct. 13. 2004 / 11:30AM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … Protection Through Enforced Records Policy. This program is presented by the Jordan Lawrence Group and my name is … that does keep an eye on international regs and their website is ARMA.org. Cherry Cox - Sallie Mae - Associate …
Articles
Rosalie Chamberlain, Consultant and Certified Executive Coach, is the author of Conscious Leadership in the Workplace: A Guidebook to Making a Difference One Person at a Time (2016).
09/03/2019
4 pages

In some form, we are all leaders. Whether we lead others or lead ourselves; whether it is in our work environment, our community or personal life, leadership goes beyond a job title. We can own this state of being, all the time. This article explains how we can take our leadership roles to new heights.

… Articles Who are you and What is the Message you are Broadcasting? Author Rosalie … States File Consciousness Leadership in the Workplace for ACC.doc (80 KB) Download Save to My Resources Not an ACC … Chamberlain is a contributor to The New York Times, Forbes.com, HR News Magazine (International Public Management …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This course will explain our policy regarding the privacy and security of electronic healthcare information in compliance with HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for … least every three years To anyone who requests it On any website it maintains for customer-service or benefits …
Articles
Wilbert Kapinga, Ofotsu A Tetteh-Kujorjie and Kamanga Kapinga, Mkono & Co Advocates
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: Tanzania
… & Co Advocates 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 …
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Agostinho Pereira de Miranda, Cláudia Leonardo and Jayr Fernandes, Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados
12/12/2014
11 pages

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in its 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. This chapter focuses on arbitration in Angola.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Angola
… December 12, 2014 11 pages Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … 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 …
Program Materials
ACC
04/21/2014
15 pages

PowerPoint presentation related to process and project management.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
… Business Acumen Substantive Legal Knowledge Drives Need for Project & Process Management Maturing expectations of …  •  Consistent  criteria  for  selec?ng  counsel  and  online  evalua?on  process  •  Streamlined  protocols  for …  Descrip?on   The  “elevator  speech”  Goals   What  is  the  desired  end  result?  Benefits   What  will  the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/22/2020
Those affected by COVID-19 are asking why governments do not have stockpiles of treatments or a vaccine in hand, ready to go. But developing a vaccine is complex, expensive, risky, and takes time.
… do not have stockpiles of treatments or a vaccine in hand, ready to go. But developing a vaccine is complex, expensive, risky, and takes time. Resource … the flaws associated with the current framework for vaccine development. Current funding of medical research …
Articles
Mark Diamond, President & CEO of Contoural, Inc.
06/19/2019
45 pages

In this ACC Guide, learn about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), how it compares to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and gain key takeaways on how to adapt to these regulatory changes.

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Region: United States
… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … This material was developed by Contoural, Inc. Contoural is a sponsor of the Information Governance Network and a … For more information about the author, visit their website at www.contoural.com or see the “About the Company” …
Articles
10/11/2016
121 pages

This ACC Guide (InfoPAK) is a primer for in-house counsel starting, building, executing, and refining an Information Governance program.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… October 11, 2016 121 pages This ACC Guide (InfoPAK) is a primer for in-house counsel starting, building, … membership . … For more InfoPAKs, please visit www.acc.com/infopaks 1 By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® … Committee. For more information about author, visit their website at www.contoural.com or see the “About the Company” …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/25/2022
: If you’ve done or said any of these, you may want to reconsider how you view your career progression. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Development Source: ACC Docket … How do you succeed in life? Well, that's ambitious of me to answer in one … If you've arrived at a personal definition of success that is outside the mainstream, then you are on a potentially very … good path indeed. I discuss the importance of deciding for yourself what success means in one of my most popular …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
Discover how in-house counsel can navigate the complexities of office strategies post-COVID, with insights into market conditions, workspace needs, and cost reduction. #COVIDRealEstate #HybridWork #RemoteWork #ACC #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
… provisions. Many companies look to their general counsel for guidance on workplace strategy and office environments, … right balance of in-office versus remote work. While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, all companies need to … a successful negotiation. Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Recently, we’ve heard that it’s the “end” of the …
11/29/2016

Legal Risks and Issues in Tendering and Procurement - session held in Sydney 29 November 2016.

… Contents Understanding the Tendering Process A. What is a Tender Process? Expression of Interest (EOI) Request for Information (RFI) Invitation to Tender Request for Tender … (02) 8083 0419 M 0419 268 121 E scott.alden@holdingredlich.com Thank you Disclaimer The information in this publication …
06/27/2017

Innovations in Procurement - presentation held in Sydney 27 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Member? Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel for in-house counselACC Australia CPD presentation Brought to … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with:acla.acc.com Innovations in Procurement and Tendering Scott Alden … Contents Understanding the Tendering Process A. What is a Tender Process? Expression of Interest (EOI) Request for
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Checklists
R. Lance Witcher, Kevin D. Bland, Phillip B. Russell, and Kenneth B. Siepman (Ogletree Deakins)
12/20/2024

This article discusses how to handle workplace safety investigations by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

… Have To): Over-report to OSHA Rolling out the red carpet for OSHA Allowing employees to work during the walkaround … in an informal settlement conference What To Do When OSHA Is At Your Door Alert the safety manager and contact higher … which you would not want to see on the front page or website of a newspaper. And, never allow your company to be …
Articles
Ryan M. Prendergast
01/29/2014

This Charity Law Bulletin reviews the exemption under CASL for registered charities in the recently published final regulations, together with a summary of information contained in earlier Charity Law Bulletins, as well as a brief review of practical steps charities and non-profit organizations can take to prepare for CASL.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Articles Here Comes Canada's Anti-spam Legislation: Is Your Organization Prepared? Author Ryan M. Prendergast … This Charity Law Bulletin reviews the exemption under CASL for registered charities in the recently published final … the content of the message, hyperlinks to content on a website, or contact information contained in the electronic …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
278 pages

This guide covers injunctions, cross-border issues, disclosure and privilege, costs and funding, settlement and mediation, and arbitration in 29 jurisdictions.

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Region: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… Commercial Dispute Resolution Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … leaving a message in the contact section of a defendant’s website; and via a blockchain entry (i.e. “airdropping” a …
Program Materials
Shahzad Bashir <br />Vice President, Legal Consulting <br />Huron Consulting <br />Richard Rothberg <br />Vice President- Legal <br />Dell Inc. <br />Thomas Sabatino <br />Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary <br />United Air Lines<br />
10/26/2010

Leadership roles and career progression do not just happen. Successful businesses make succession planning a best practice for all managers. Learn how talent is assessed, the role of future needs, and how these items link to the overall business strategy in the planning process. Walk away with information that will help you become part of the succession plan.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… businesses make succession planning a best practice for all managers. Learn how talent is assessed, the role of future needs, and how these items … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 26 9:00am-10:30am 502 - Succession …
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