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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 …
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 …
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 forin-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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
… 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 forIn-house Counsel Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days, but what is it and how …
With rapid increases in AI capability comes uncertainty and fear around job security within the legal industry. However, with this 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 this 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 …
… 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 , …
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 …
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . 6:45 The alarm on my iPhone goes off and signals … are always subject to change, but today the main issue is a major IPO of our credit card company and risk … home and am greeted by Pablo. I snack on something light for dinner before taking him for a long (and deserved) walk …
… Docket Article The Vanguard of In-house Practice in Japan Joshua H. Shields Publication … system that strived to eliminate muda , a Japanese word for uselessness or wastefulness. The cultural exchange went … Kato would attend meetings on a more ad hoc basis. Now, it is a permanent seat. Kato’s mandate is to create a …
This article explores the benefits and challenges of using the VLFT approach and offers some pointers for in-house counsel to manage a far-flung team more effectively.
… A Look at the Effective Use of Virtual Law Firms in Litigation Tara Kelly Marsha L. Montgomery Lauren Daniel … of using the VLFT approach and offers some pointers forin-house counsel to manage a far-flung team more … local and national expertise are necessary, or a company is facing complex litigation that requires the input of …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Katerina Galanopoulou Association of Corporate … of Katerina Galanopoulou, legal and compliance counsel for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta at SAP Hellas in Athens, … pm Urgent call from the sales director. A big contract is currently being negotiated and the customer has some …
As in-house counsel, you never know when you’ll encounter an unforeseen event that triggers an internal investigation. But when you do, you’ll want to be prepared. Whether it’s a whistleblower complaint or a personnel-related issue, companies can no longer afford to treat claims on a case-by-case basis, and must create precautionary policy that ensures that every investigation is fair and safe for all involved.
… Docket Article Seeing Clearly: Practical Advice for Internal Investigations Monica Allen Steve Bishara Matthew Schelp Publication Date: 04/01/2018 As in-house counsel, you never know when you’ll encounter an … precautionary policy that ensures that every investigation is fair and safe for all involved. Resource Details Interest …
… Honorable Andrew J. Peck Publication Date: 07/15/2019 An in-house litigator, defense counsel, plaintiff counsel, and … together at the bottom of the ocean?” “A good start.” This is the clever quip that Tom Hanks’ character Andrew “Andy” … and ethical considerations that should inform a lawyer, for no worthwhile human activity can be completely defined by …
Recent court decisions — such as the Sixth Circuit’s Shane Group opinion — and legal publications have a placed a renewed emphasis on the topic of filing under seal. This article continues that discussion by compiling the practical lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive documents.
… lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive … to seal court records, on the other.” Because “secrecy is fine” during discovery, Rule 26 protective orders are … class action challenging the legality of the defendant’s “buy-one-get-one” promotions, the defendant filed a summary …
… Process: Advising the Target Board or Special Committee in Canada Kent Kufeldt Paul A.D. Mingay Fred R. Pletcher … on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has just called and is anticipating an unrelated third party takeover bid. The … is increasingly challenging. It is therefore crucial for corporate counsel to work with outside counsel and the …
… Docket Article 10 Things to Read from Women in Law Association of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: … by women in-house counsel. 1. “Why does it take a pandemic for us to step back and honestly ask one another such a … now starts every meeting by asking how everyone is doing and has encouraged a strong habit of work-life …
… Docket … With drivers racing on long stretches of asphalt in cramped in cars made for one, NASCAR seems like a solitary sport. But a driver is nothing without their crew. These teammates work in …
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