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… Consider James Bellerjeau's column your cheat sheet for how to succeed without working yourself to the bone. … Development Source: ACC Docket … You're busy, so here is the answer right up front: It’s complicated . Succeeding … achieved success without appearing to work hard. They are in a tiny minority. But I will also tell you hard work is no …
… Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … “No person is an island, entire of itself; every person is a piece of … continent, a part of the main.” - John Donne For many in-house counsel, working remotely from home and foregoing …
EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around you tick. It’s about understanding and being able to control your emotional response and the impact you have on those around you.
… Docket Article The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers in the Workplace Amy Jacobson Publication Date: 05/26/2020 EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around …
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . 5:45 am Woken up by my children, six-year-old … breakfast, bounce on the trampoline, get the kids ready for school (and myself ready for work), review my day … to ensure that I’m well prepared for the meeting, which is four days away. 11:00 am Coffee with a graduate from the …
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.
… Krystal N. Studavent Publication Date: 03/05/2019 In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief … and secretary of NetApp states, “As more of our legal work is provided by an increasingly diverse array of outside … that system that enable them to interact and create value for each other. Sometimes those interactions are going to be …
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . 5:49 am My Xiaomi wristband vibrates to let me … to new ways of thinking about things. 7:00 am Get ready for the morning while listening to the Attack Each Day: The … our businesses. Spending time in-person with each of them is challenging, but I make it a priority. 1:30 pm Drafting. …
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.
… and how to conduct a comprehensive privacy assessment in your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … This is a follow-up to the authors’ previous article “5 Questions … requirements and oversight, and developing mechanisms for the exercise and monitoring of individual rights, to name …
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . 5:00 The “alarm” these days goes off approximately … boy, weighing in 3.4 kilos, or about 7.5 pounds. He is growing quickly: adding one to two centimeters and 200 … ways of working together, creating more value and choice for customers, and discussing regulatory restrictions and …
… If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can … … Your company's code of conduct can be an essential tool for ensuring a culture of integrity. Creating a guide that … regulatory, or policy changes that should be reflected in your code. Ideally, an internal working group or a more …
… Docket Article Ten Rules on Equal Pay in Brazil Renata Neeser Publication Date: 04/01/2016 This … Source: ACC Docket … Brazilian law requires “equal pay for equal work” and provides that all employees are to be … nationality, or age. The article then clarifies that work is considered to be of equal value if it is performed with …
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.
… and Big Brother: Artificial Intelligence Developments in the United Kingdom Matthew Costelloe Publication Date: … and regulators continue to assess whether current law is up to the task, and how it may need to evolve. Are you … biometric information of persons on a “watchlist” prepared for the purpose of that specific deployment. This case …
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.
… Docket Article The Next Step in Cyber Risk Readiness Association of Corporate Counsel … continues to accelerate, creating an ever-larger surface for attackers to infiltrate and new opportunities for … Since its release in 2014, we have found that it is applicable to board members of public companies, private …
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.
… Docket Article Q&A with Jennifer Barry on the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program Association of … made it stand out? Continuing professional development for lawyers generally focuses on substantive areas of law … back immediately was the statement: “The in-house counsel is the conscience of the company.” It really reinforces the …
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
… Source: ACC Docket … Artwork by Yavdat, Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet: The reality. COVID and new laws are affecting venue plans for corporate events. Be proactive. In-house lawyers should … in the culture wars Your company’s annual convention is coming up shortly in The Great State of …
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
… ACC Docket … Photo by Sergii Gnatiuk / Shutterstock.com The Dutch Supreme Court has confirmed legal professional privilege (LPP) for legal advice from foreign in-house lawyers, but only if … The Supreme Court has now ruled that in-house privilege is protected under Dutch law only where a lawyer’s employer …
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
… Crowd: Implications of US Supreme Court’s Kennedy Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … ACC Docket … Artwork by create jobs 51 / Shutterstock.com The US Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton … with the impact on the workplace. An example of that is if an employee burns incense as part of a religious …
… Source: ACC Docket … Krisana Antharith / Shutterstock.com Healthy societies foster freedom of thought and freedom … through our ideas, and this requires us to share them. It isin this spirit that I offer today's discussion. Can you … certain type of employee: young white males. It is easier for me to accept a business rationale than the idea that …
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
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Trodler / Shutterstock.com A couple of years ago, the leadership team for the law department of my company announced: “We are having a law department retreat. One of the activities is an improv comedy session.” This announcement generated …
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.
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… Governance Source: ACC Docket … ImageFlow / Shutterstock.comIn-house legal departments must constantly adapt to … areas. Along with changing demands and business needs for the legal department, the role of the chief legal officer … to an ever-evolving environment. This need for adaptation is based on two factors: First, the in-house legal profession …
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.
… programs, common legal issues, and some strategies for dealing with them in this Docket article. Resource … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by CeltStudio / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet What do we mean? Often provided by employers … has caught a bug. The wellness bug. She tells you that she is deeply concerned about the staff’s poor health. Medical …
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.
… tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by NTshutterth / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Data dangers. Nearly a third of data breaches … is unavoidable. Data processing agreements. One vehicle for safeguarding data is the DPA, a contractual agreement …
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.
… his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. … Details … Banner artwork by maxsattana / Shutterstock.com Rishi Varma, corporate senior vice president, chief legal … in-house after law school and if law firm experience is critical to being successful as an in-house attorney, …
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.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com I once had a conversation with a seasoned technologist I admire, someone whose knack for explaining complex systems has always impressed me. We … data infrastructure — into clear, engaging presentations is essential for reaching nontechnical audiences. By blending …
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
… Publication Date: 01/28/2022 The ACC 2022 CLO Survey, in partnership with Exterro, highlights broadening … … ACC and Exterro , the exclusive ACC Alliance Partner for eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity, released the … key insights include: The CLO as a key business partner is only intensifying , as a solid majority of CLOs always …
… birth and started his medical care during the lockdown. It is a rare disease that means he has a completely smooth brain that functions differently. In other words, despite all the amazing medical care and … that most people spend their entire lives searching for. Now, same as any other skill like leadership, some of us …
… Ogden Publication Date: 03/15/2022 Taking stress seriously is critical for you, your family, and your organization’s performance and … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … It is easy, in most cases, to describe an illness or injury when you feel …
… 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 …
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
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Visual Intelligence Is Imperative for Lawyers Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/03/2022 … and clarify — it’s not just better, it’s become mandatory in some instances and will be required more and more. …
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
… person and one group) you should compare yourself to. Work is not the best place for your efforts It still bothers me, I have to be honest, … , and (2) the quantity of work you perform says nothing in itself about the results you deliver . Some people are …
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
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ: Level Up Your DEI Efforts in a Remote/Hybrid Work Environment Jane Howard-Martin Connie … needs of remote and hybrid workforces. @DEI ESQ has tips for how to take your #DEI strategy to the next level. … , Employment and Labor Source: ACC Docket … Remote work is here to stay for a larger percentage of our workforce than …
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