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… the Fieldfisher privacy and information team is monitoring the progress of the legislative changes, and we … of the final rules are better understood (hopefully in early 2016). Resource Details Interest Area: Technology, … ACC Docket … This year, it has been increasingly important for in-house counsel to keep tabs on the progress of EU data …

… Docket Article Supreme Court Ushers in New Era of Constitutional Protection for Labour Rights Michael Torrance Publication Date: … employers. The overarching effect of these decisions is to move labour relations in Canada further away from a …

… Docket Article Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Merger Review in Canada Kevin Ackhurst Bradley K. Schneider Publication … order can be made in respect of a merger where the merger is likely to result in efficiency gains that will be greater …

… Want Michael A. Lampert Publication Date: 05/10/2021 In-house counsel serving as litigators may see mediators as unnecessary for achieving a settlement, but professional neutral Mike … Docket … Cheat Sheet Bad peace over good war. Mediation is not to persuade the other side that you are right and they …

… the legal profession and the women working within it and in the business arena as whole — and offered advice for those entering the field. Resource Details … Image: … Cherie Blair, founder and chair of Omnia Strategy, LLP, is a top barrister with more than 35 years in practice who …

… that result from a contravention can be far reaching, both in respect of financial impact and reputational damage. … damage. Australia’s continuous disclosure regime for listed entities has come under increased focus with the … in those briefings to insider trading risk. What is “best practice” for the conduct of investor briefings and …

… Cavallaro Publication Date: 05/13/2021 Spending time in nature can restore our ability to focus and concentrate. … . The ability to focus on a task that requires effort is known as directed or voluntary attention . We exert mental … kind of effortless and sustainable attention was ideal for hunting and gathering. Contemporary lifestyles relying on …

… Docket Article Genome Medical GC’s Top Strategies for Leading in a Hybrid Environment Amii Barnard-Bahn Minh Hoang Merchant … Minh: We have been remote the entire time! Our company is a telehealth-based company, so we have always had a …

… Docket Article Uber Health Legal Director’s Top Tips for Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment Amii Barnard-Bahn Lamis Hossain … in September. In a hybrid environment, what do you find is the top leadership skill needed to work effectively as …

… Docket Article How General Counsel Can Prevent Abuse in Sports Association of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: … The legal department can make the sports industry safer for athletes, says Workplace Options GC Andrea … of Harassment and Abuse in International Sports ” is published in a special edition on Prevention of Abuse and …

… You Retire? Ida Abbott Publication Date: 07/22/2021 Timing is everything when it comes to retiring. Resource Details … what they could be doing — with their lives. Some who are in their 50s and 60s have decided to accelerate their … retire can be extremely difficult. This is especially true for lawyers. As a highly regarded, well-compensated …

… you do to help your legal team stop pulling out their hair in frustration and start pulling out vacation planners in … UI/UX design Every software application’s UI sets the tone for how we interact with it. How we feel about the software’s … overall value. Much about what makes for excellent UI/UX is subtle. These five questions can help you identify legal …

… 09/02/2021 Connecting with others can be more important for your health than exercise and nutrition. Resource Details … I find that complicated enough! Let alone when you add in the aspects that balance the all-encompassing health: … While the tables are turning in our modern world, there is still not enough importance placed on our emotional …

… Docket Article IP Challenges in the Data-fueled AI World Afzana Anwer Publication Date: … eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Urgency. There is an urgent need to enhance IP protection beyond contractual … to the demands of Big Tech and their algorithmic rent for the entire scope of data sets. IP rights may exist in the …

… Docket Article Monetizing Litigation Claims for COVID-19 Budget Constraints Andrew Lucking Dai Wai Chin … enlarge traditional debt facilities to finance operations in the face of business disruption and declining asset … by in-house counsel when weighing capital solutions. What is monetization? Monetization refers to the provision of …

… Docket Article Legal Tech: How Using Images in Contracts Makes Law More Accessible Olga V. Mack … Adding visuals to contracts helps clarify the meaning for all. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial and … can be a lot of fun. But make no mistake: The onus is on lawyers to bridge the communication gap, and visuals …

… Docket Article Self-Regulation Is a Tool to Mitigate Litigation Eric D. Reicin Abby Adams … Independent industry self-regulation is a powerful tool for enhancing consumer trust in business and protecting … and consumer protection, reinforcing more active business buy-in.  With the help of in-house counsel and compliance …

… At the 2021 ACC Annual Meeting, four GCs discussed how in-house counsel can move up to the C-suite.  Resource … a small child at the time.  Taking on new responsibilities is critical to gaining experience, says Duva. He … and learn as much about the business as possible. For example, she worked in her company’s warehouse for a …

… dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” - The White Rabbit in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland The World Health … Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland , constant workplace stress is preventing us from switching off our stress response and … social interaction, and laughing.  Positive practices for beating burnout As we move back to a more structured work …

… Article 5 Key Questions to Formulate a Top-Down Strategy for APAC Layoffs David Blanco Isha Malhotra Trent Sutton … with asking the right questions. Hard choices. It's up to in-house counsel to ensure they examine not just who, but why … before going through with ending employment. Good business is strategic business. In-house counsel, as a critical …

… Your Clients James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 01/17/2022 In his latest column, James Bellerjeau explains working … to explain it to other business colleagues. In my search for a short and accurate formulation, I first came up with … be greater in this area or that one? Our job is not to mitigate all risks Critically, the best counsel …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… 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 …

… 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 …