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Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/26/2020
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2020
A day in the life of Hayley Cassidy, Chief general counsel and director at BNZISL.
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/05/2019
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2019
A day in the life of Matt Nolan,
… 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.  …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply, Inc.
07/17/2013

This course will help you understand issues involving overtime, how "exempt" employees are classified, independent contractors, and FLSA record-keeping requirements, among other things.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … appropriately. This course is designed and licensed for classroom use in parallel with WeComply's online course … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
11/29/2016

Be prepared! Don't get caught out by the New Privacy Data Traps - session held in Melbourne 29 November 2016.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… been developed (or not developed) by the courts; the other is a statutory creation. Confidentiality and privacy overlap … must not collect personal information unless necessary for one or more of its functions) − APP4 – Receiving … THANK YOU Questions? GORDON HUGHES GHughes@davies.com.au Cyber Security / Data Breach Incidents Prevention, …
Articles
05/18/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Employment & Labor and Compliance & Ethics Network Forums addresses concerns about internal investigation policies and authorization of an employee's computer and electronic records in the US.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Policies and Authorization for Internal Investigation of Employee's Computer in the US … We have a system where 2 people must approve. Generally it is the Senior Vice-President (SVP) of HR and I but in some … 13, 2016) 5 Kerry Childe, Senior Corporate Counsel, Best Buy Co (Arp. 12, 2016) 6 Sarah Eisen, Regional Counsel, …
Articles
Nancy Little, Partner, McGuirewoods LLP
01/07/2014

This Top Ten focuses on protections needed in a ground lease in order for a leasehold mortgagee to consider the ground lease financeable.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Basic Terms for a Financeable Ground Lease Author Nancy Little, Partner, … by a ground lease, you need to be sure the ground lease is "financeable." A financeable ground lease includes either … in case it determines that its best course of action is to buy out the fee owner's/ground lessor's interest in the land. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
From aspirations that included translating for the UN, to working in IP and trademarks, to in-house practice in the consumer products industry — Claire’s career has definitely required flexibility and adaptability.
… 09/01/2016 From aspirations that included translating for the UN, to working in IP and trademarks, to in-house … enjoy the law if I found a bit that I liked, which is exactly what happened. ACC:  What happened next, and how … agenda. Continuing education & leadership ACC:  I read online about a program you termed a “mini university” …
Articles
Whitney Adams and Jeffery Jacobs
08/01/2004

Discusses how vital it is to implement a solid electronic information retention system and provides practice pointers for choosing an appropriate methodology to fit your company's budget.

… and Jeffery Jacobs July 31, 2004 Discusses how vital it is to implement a solid electronic information retention … information.5 Unfortunately, you can’t simply rely on your com- pany’s normal document retention policy when there is … available (through a com- pany portal or internal website) a listing of all currently effective litigation or …
Articles
William Krouse
09/01/2017

Few pieces of data privacy legislation have been more hotly contested than the EU-US Privacy Shield. While the road ahead remains uncertain, in-house counsel should adopt protocol to ensure long-term solutions to data compliance.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles Is Privacy Shield Doomed to Fail? And How Your Company Can … Department of State. If this role was created to address com- plaints levied at intelligence agencies, it would have … ing self-certification documents as well as maintaining a website that lists organizations that are certified and …
Articles
Gloria Santona
09/01/2002

The legal department at McDonald's adds to the bottom line by investing in the community through a diversity pipeline project.

… t McDonald's, giving back to the communities that we serve is embedded in our culture. McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc, … McDonald Houses, which provide a home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. Our local restaurants, … ACCA's "Priming the Pipeline to Diversity" kit (www.acca.com/diversity/ pipeline/), which was sponsored by DuPont's …
Articles
Maria Castner
05/01/2007

Provides an overview of trademark and copyright issues that will empower you to maximize your company's brand assets and avoid liability.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of matters, including intellectual property issues. It is not enough to simply give reliable legal advice; in-house … assets and avoid liability. Maximizing Your Brand Assets For many companies, brands are the most valuable assets. For … DC. she can be reached at maria. castner@digene.com ACC Docket 45 May 2007 Protection of the Brand Once a …
Program Materials
J. Alberto Gonzalez-Pita - vice president, international legal, regulatory and external affairs, BellSouth International, Inc.; Juan Carlos Mencio - general counsel, N.A., LanChile Airlines; and Katherine E. Ward - general counsel, Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.
04/20/2004

What leading companies are doing with global law department design.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 311:Global Law Department Design & Service Models: What … are utilizing technology (databases, forms, intranet website technology) to efficiently share best practices and …
Program Materials
Connie Brenton
Mike Caplan
Chris Fowler
Catherine J Moynihan
10/29/2013

There are multiple approaches to driving more value in legal spending – from converging to a preferred provider network on value-based fees to improving project, process and knowledge management – or developing an innovative approach to add value to the bottom line. Learn from value leaders who have overhauled legal management practices about their initiatives and lessons learned on the road to better value.

… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 701: The Value … - Live Link, SharePoint, Team site, Maintenance of BT website, Booking of KM Calls, Form wise survey, Database …
Articles
Michael J. Lotito
04/01/2012

As companies continue to expand into international markets, counsel must understand the international arena of labor rules, regulations and organizing practices. This article offers a primer on the effects, both foreign and domestic, of international labor concerns.

… the United States. Under US law, for example, your com- pany’s employees must des- ignate or select a bargaining … the union can represent them; once selected, the union is the exclusive representa- tive of all bargaining unit … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Mark Rogers and Barb Dawson
10/01/2008

While in-house attorneys in the United States may be used to including mediation as a standard part of the dispute resolution process, other parts of the world may not be so familiar, or interested, in it––especially when dealing with alternative dispute resolution (ADR). International dispute resolution is crucial as companies expand across borders and this article provides tips to consider.

… dispute resolution (ADR). International dispute resolution is crucial as companies expand across borders and this … organiza- tions include: International Chamber of Com- merce (ICC), American Arbitration Association (AAA), … International Eco- nomic and Trade Arbitration Commission website provides the rules for arbitrating disputes arising …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/11/2013

This course is intended to provide an overview of U.S. export controls and to help you recognize "red flags" — situations presenting a risk of legal violations — and deal with them properly.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Export Controls December 11, 2013 This course is intended to provide an overview of U.S. export controls … appropriately. This course is designed and licensed for classroom use in parallel with WeComply's online course … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. MEMORANDUM Thank you for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This training course will help you recognize situations that raise ADA issues and assist you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Collection: ADA
Region: United States
… you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … 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
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
As FlightHub’s general counsel, Sona Bedrossian has shown resilience and innovation by keeping her company on track and on time through complex legal storms. #ACCDocket #Top30s
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … demands with constrained resources. Simultaneously, she is evaluating options to comply with rapidly evolving … empathy, and a drive for positive change.  https://vimeo.com/839145156/5ba09e3c41?share=copy Sona Bedrossian's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
In this time of COVID, everything feels protracted even as the calendar pages spin faster than a carousel. The next chapter in history appears in no great hurry to arrive and yet, how can it be one month from the end of 2020?
… member passed away this summer. I know the timetable for grief differs for everyone. However, in this time of … to fight it The other movie shows events happening through online livestreams of meetings, weddings, graduations, and … of woe. It suddenly occurred to me that a season of woe is also a season of  whoa : a time to stop trying so hard to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
This year has been full of change and uncertainty, but also resilience. As leaders and as humans, we have faced difficult challenges due to the global pandemic COVID-19.
… or as essential workers going outside when everyone else is staying in. We have made strides personally as well, … new technologies into our organizations. Now, the need for tech to work for teams who are spread across locations … 2020) can be found in the ACC Resource Library on  ACC.com . Further, I encourage you to check out a webcast this …
Articles
Martha Binks and Sarah Hurowitz
10/17/2016
11 pages

The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of the history and current state of Third Party Litigation Funding “TPLF” in Canada in its many forms and to highlight areas of future development.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… October 17, 2016 11 pages The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of the history and … to themselves, likely because they do not provide for a private intermeddler to gain a windfall from a party’s … of Canada maintains excellent comparative resources on its website, www.awcbc.org. There has been greater discussion …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group and Hotel Sales Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement. Resource Details … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Individual Call in Reservations may be made, … with the Global Privacy Policy for Guests available at [WEBSITE URL] (the “Privacy Policy”). Group, with respect to …
Articles
Megan Belcher, Kathleen Edmond, and Kim Yapchai
01/01/2018

In February 2017, ride-sharing service Uber entered into a compliance crisis after a female engineer authored a viral blog post alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. In response, the company implemented a rigorous compliance investigation and shared a report of those findings with the public. Here are the key takeaways.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: United States
… engage an outside firm to analyze any compliance issue, it is critical that you hire a compliance expert who is skilled … program. Employees should recognize the company’s com- mitment to institutional integrity and understand that … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
Robert Loewer, Stephen D. Sayre, Richard Bendix
04/01/2010

Your company is in crisis mode - the possibility of a distressed acquisition is looming. While it's natural to panic, this may be an opportunity. Learn how to help reshape the business with a well structured acquisition of it and restructured relationships with key stakeholders.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… D. Sayre, Richard Bendix April 1, 2010 Your company is in crisis mode - the possibility of a distressed … alliances. He can be contacted at r.loewer@nationalrailway.com. STepHeN D. SAyRe is a member of the corporate finance … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Larua I. Sorafine, Colin J. Zick
06/01/2010

This article offers an overview of state and federal laws that address data privacy and security issues to help you stay compliant with changing regulation and your customers’ needs. It will prepare you to address the legal, procedural and public relations aspects of a data security breach.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and security for corporate and customer information is one of the greatest challenges currently facing in-house … Practice Group and its blog, www.securityprivacy andthelaw.com. He can be contacted at cjz@foleyhoag.com. ACC Docket 67 … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Robin Shapiro, Justin Allen, and Mark Diamond
09/01/2019
10 pages

Recent privacy laws stand to offer new protections for consumers and more headaches for those adhering to the compliance requirements. Learn key strategies and tools you can use to better implement the new privacy mandates.

… Led by California, a new wave of privacy legislation is likely to have significantly more impact and cause more … suits to one-off lawsuits. Organizations subject to CCPA com- pliance requirements and other new privacy laws must … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Ellen M. Zavian and Sathya S. Gosselin
01/01/2020
10 pages

This ACC Docket article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s current model, including one that leverages new forms of corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics.

… Gosselin January 1, 2020 10 pages This ACC Docket article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to … current and former college athletes. sgosselin@hausfeld.com 32 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE ETHICAL EVOLUTION … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Atiba Adams, Marc Gold, Smeeta Ramarathnam, Carol Ward
10/22/2014

A list of additional resources and articles to supplement ACC's 2014 Annual Meeting session 104 - SEC Update.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… January 29, 2014. Practical Law. “Lessons for the 2015 Proxy Season”. Copy attached. September 1, 2014. … toward calmer, less contentious annual meetings. This is due in part to significant efforts by companies to … In April 2014, the SEC added a spotlight page to its website discussing disclosure effectiveness. According to …
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