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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.  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2023
American Health Information Management Association GC David Gilmartin and Kerry Childe, senior consultant for Contoural, outline how to develop a plan for retaining personal information that the entire company can follow. #ACCDocket #GDPR #CPRA #IG #PrivacyLaw
… GC David Gilmartin and Kerry Childe, senior consultant for Contoural, outline how to develop a plan for retaining … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by sergomezlo / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Institute data disposition policies . Data retention is about more than privacy law. There are often other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/11/2023
Equity-based assets can be swapped in India — an important finance opportunity — just make sure you know the law. #ACCDocket #ACCIndia #MergersAndAcquisitions #M&A
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by izzuanroslan / shutterstock.com Key highlights Share swaps are an increasingly popular financing mechanism for mergers and acquisitions in India.  In-house counsel … shares in a share swap structure, instead of paying cash, is subject to the preferential allotment provisions of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/24/2023
Stay abreast of key developments in Indian competition law legislation #CompetitionLaw #M&A #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by New Africa / shutterstock.com Key Highlights: Parties to combinations that exceed … transaction to the CCI. The Indian merger control regime is suspensory in nature. No notifiable combination can be … rate of USD 1 = INR 79.71 based on the spot exchange rate for the 6 months preceding 29 November 2022) respectively, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2023
Amendments to Indian competition law double down on anti-competitive agreements #CompetitionLaw #AntiTrust #ACC #ACCDocket
… … Banner artwork by LightField Studios / shutterstock.com Key highlights: Anti-competitive agreements may be oral, … Commission of India has comprehensive penalty procedures for both individuals and companies. The enforcement regime of … Competition Act. 1. Main enforcement provisions The CCI is empowered under the Competition Act to regulate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/15/2023
A new type of lawyer is surfing the tech tide. GitHub's Jessica Robinson teaches us about the perspective and value that a product counsel can bring to your company. #ACC #ACCDocket #Tech
… Robinson Publication Date: 03/15/2023 A new type of lawyer is surfing the tech tide. GitHub's Jessica Robinson teaches … permissions Banner artwork by Lerbank-bbk22 / Shutterstock.com What is a product counsel? Product lawyers work with … at Meta described their role as a "mini general counsel” for products they supported. They engaged in project legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2023
Meritas Vice President of Global Marketing and Engagement Kim Heinrich provides 5 key tips sports federations should consider regarding regulations for transgender athletes. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article The Emerging Competitive Landscape for Transgender Athletes: 5 Steps Sports Federations Need to … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Millenius / Shutterstock.com Sports governing bodies are increasingly facing the … issue of transgender athletes competing in sport. Now is the time to prepare, even if this issue has not come up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2023
Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general counsel and Amy Chai, ACC's director of advocacy, sit down to discuss how in-house counsel can balance the private interests of clients with the public interest in the rule of law. #ACC #ACCDocket #Inhouse
… Veronica Pastor Publication Date: 05/09/2023 Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general … Docket … Banner artwork by 5 second Studio / Shutterstock.com Amy Chai is the Director of Advocacy at the Association …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/26/2023
Leading and growing through positivity, human- centered focus, self-reflection, and luck are traits of a successful career, writes Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #Wellnesswednesday
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Net Vector / Shutterstock.com The 2023 Australian F1 Grand Prix was as full of drama as … Mind Set Win , in March 2023, how he focuses on positivity for success:  “You want to portray a positive energy. People feed off an energy and I think as a team leader it is hugely important in how you carry yourself that you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/10/2023
Maintain a Stoic calm, and your strength will inspire others to count on you. Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains why in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #Stoic
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Is there a formula for success at work? Are there simple rules that you can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2023
George Siedel, University of Michigan Thurnau Professor Emeritus of Business Law, believes in-house lawyers educate business leaders on legal issues — and can become better teachers by knowing how the best professors teach. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com Professors teaching law in business schools offer courses designed to prepare future business leaders for their legal responsibilities. In-house lawyers also play … Lessons from Legendary Professors (Routledge, 2022) is devoted to Professor Shell. The book profiles …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
Solaris Foundation General Counsel Andrew Bennett provides valuable tips for in-house counsel who need to build out an effective email retention policy. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article 8 Helpful Tips for Implementing an Email Retention Policy Andrew Bennett … Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com Creating and implementing a policy for the retention and … and be more pleased with the result. 1. Litigation counsel is your ally When implementing an email policy, you’ll want …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/11/2023
What do you mean your work gets boring? Look at it fresh. Change what you can. Ideas c/o Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in The ABCs of Work series.
… ACC Docket … Ban ner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is all about using Novelty to keep you from burning out. Last … otherwise unchanging environment. Novelty implies change for change’s sake For many lawyers, novelty is a dirty word. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/20/2023
Prayer — or wishing and thinking about what you want — fused with smart work, can bring your wants to fruition. Career Path author James Bellerjeau shares why and how in The ABCs of Work series. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic acknowledges that it’s appropriate to Pray … decisions. Today we explore why it’s important to pray for good outcomes.  You’re using another word … the idea to the secular context to reinforce why prayer is so helpful. We progress the furthest when we set …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2023
Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive survey. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations #privacy #compliance
… Publication Date: 06/13/2023 Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive … of ACC’s Law Department Benchmarking Survey, produced in collaboration with Major, Lindsey & Africa , found that … driven mainly by large companies. Total legal spend for all companies increased from US$2.4 million last year to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/26/2023
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro dives in depth with Grampians Health GC, Laura Hartmann and Principal Legal Designer Sarah Rayment, discussing the benefits design thinking can provide for in-house counsel and how it’s utilized to cultivate an innovative organization. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… discussing the benefits design thinking can provide for in-house counsel and how it’s utilized to cultivate an … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Paul Craft / Shutterstock.com “Humankind has survived thus far because we can work well … culture behind these processes and practices. Legal design is gaining momentum but is not always well understood.  By …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists Olesja Cormney, Jane Howard-Martin, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz explore the benefits of using AI for DEI in the workplace and provide useful tips in-house counsel can use to ensure compliance with relevant laws. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Olesja Cormney Jane … Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.com A cause for concern? In recent years, the use of … that a lot of the content published about the use of AI is focused on many of the potential harms — from bias in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/09/2023
Your burnout risk is real. But that’s not the best reason to avoid overwork. You take breaks because they unlock stronger performance, advises Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #career
… Bellerjeau Publication Date: 10/09/2023 Your burnout risk is real. But that’s not the best reason to avoid overwork. … Last time we explored why you should find Quiet at work for particularly important topics. Today we discuss how building in periodic Rest at work helps you produce more than by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2023
Find the Zen in your work life. Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau illustrates how a calm, attentive mindset can boost your satisfaction and work performance in the final installment of the ABCs of Work. #Zen #mindfulness #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today, I explain why having a Zen -like attitude will not … Zen has a long and impressive pedigree  When I say Zen for our purposes, I mean a state of calm attentiveness. No … the Japanese pronunciation of a Middle-Chinese word that is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word for meditation.   …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/27/2023
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro interviews four legal operational professionals who detail the positive practices they utilize when transitioning into a new legal operational role. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Art of Ngu / Shutterstock.com Positive practices and mindsets help shape our careers and improve our lives. It is more important than ever to show up as our best selves to … new challenges and opportunities over a long-term career. For many, a fulfilling career includes pivoting along the way …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists, Jane Howard-Martin, Olesja Cormney, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz share useful advice to guide in-house legal departments on ways to advance diversity and inclusion within law firms.
… Banner artwork by Felink - Creative Studio / Shutterstock.com This is a common adage in corporate America. And with the best of … many in-house legal departments ask their law firms for demographic data on the lawyers assigned to do their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/09/2023
Are you aware of the legal risks associated with AI chatbots? Learn how to manage the balance between risk and efficiency with our comprehensive guide.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Iurii Motov / Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence generative software such as … , DALL-E , Stable Diffusion , and Midjourney (AI chatbots) is everywhere these days, and as in-house counsel, you need … exciting technology, but having little or no appreciation for the various risks associated with such use. As in-house …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2023
Legal ops, AI, and the ethics in-between: Caterina Cavallaro engages with experts about how legal teams can steer the tech-ethics discourse forward in the latest Positively Legal column. #ACCDocket #inhouse #OpenAI #ChatGPT
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by DannyOliva / Shutterstock.com Last month, I spoke with ex lawyers and legal operations … skills are beneficial. More important from my perspective is to know what you want and become an expert (of the tool) … and only add technology that improves the human experience for those using it or it won’t be well adopted (which can be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/29/2023
Check out ACC's most popular webcasts of the year! #ACC #ACCDocket #onlineeducation
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Net Vector / Shutterstock.com Revisit the top five most-viewed ACC webcasts of 2023. … these insightful sessions! 1. ChatGPT, other AI, and IP for In-house Counsel    Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days, but what is it and how …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/05/2024
With rapid increases in AI capability comes ​uncertainty and fear​ around job security within the legal industry. However, ​with ​th​is​ ​uncertainty ​​comes a ​welcome opportunity to​ consider​​ ​strategic transitions ​and​ unlock greater potential in your career, share Jessica Lehman and Shema Mbyirukira #ACCDocket #career #AI
… job security within the legal industry. However, ​with ​th​is​ ​uncertainty ​​comes a ​welcome opportunity to​ … a loss of identity. Artwork by fran_kie / Shutterstock.com Many of the reasons attorneys are averse to change are … a few years ago that essentially said, “You don’t owe me for the 30 minutes I spent doing the work, you owe me for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/06/2024
In this article, the DEI ESQ columnists offer several useful tips to ensure inclusiveness for remote and global employees. #ACCDocket #remotework
… offer several useful tips to ensure inclusiveness for remote and global employees. #ACCDocket #remotework … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Tasha Art / Shutterstock.com While the last few years have shown that the world is constantly changing, according to a recent Gallup survey , …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/28/2019
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2019
A day in the life of Simona Camilleri, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer of Cubits, Malta.
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2018
If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can take to determine the right approach.
… 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 …
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