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Francisco Ed Lim and Chrysilla Carissa P Bautista, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW)
12/12/2014
10 pages

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people in the Philippines.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Philippines
… Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption … (GOCC) Governance Act requires GOCCs to maintain a website and post thereon for unrestricted public access their …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
43 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in India.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: India
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
05/20/2013

Smart companies plan, measure results and demonstrate success. The legal department within those companies needs to follow suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in’s and out’s of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in’s and out’s of … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 101 - Adding … ƒ Review the website, every word.  Review any intranet. First Days as GC:  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
By nature, lawyers avoid risk. Tech gurus in Silicon Valley, however, thrive on it. As the general counsel of Avira, a German cybersecurity and antivirus software company, Claus Kaufmann had to learn how to delicately balance preventing risk while simultaneously embracing it.
… preventing risk while simultaneously embracing it. Avira is one of the world’s first antivirus software companies with … — but also could possibly fail — seems like a recipe for disaster. That’s why since joining Avira in 2008, … for their intercontinental company. “We found that using online collaboration tools and well-structured video calls …
Anneliese Reinhold
11/01/2019
4 pages

Newly elected chair of ACC's Board of Directors, Anneliese Reinhold, shares her commitment to ACC's global expansion and Seat at the Table initiative.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Australia, European Union, United Arab Emirates
… challenges our society faces. And nowadays, this is especially hard for in-house counsel — with a regulatory … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Anneliese Reinhold GENERAL COUNSEL AND SVP LEGAL AFFAIRS … experience. Whether I’m researching content on ACC’s new website, chat- ting with peers in an online eGroup, or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/22/2018
In this Q&A, Karen shares a little about her path to Walmart, the importance of embracing the opportunities presented by change, and how using technology can help manage those changes (and the legal department), the work the company is doing to promote diversity and inclusion in the profession, and more.
… Change Tiffani R. Alexander Publication Date: 01/22/2018 In this Q&A, Karen shares a little about her path to Walmart, … changes (and the legal department), the work the company is doing to promote diversity and inclusion in the … about what lawyers do, and it wasn’t until I began to work for Walmart that I really understood what an in-house career …
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CMS
05/09/2014

This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS … Editors: Torsten Loercher | Mail: torsten.loercher@cms-hs.com Guy Pendell | Mail: guy.pendell@cms-cmck.com Jeremy … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
01/25/2007

News, Notes & Datebook Information

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… & datebook information for the corporate counselor ACC is seeking potential leaders of the in-house bar to be … of ACC’s anniversary here in the ACC Docket, on the ACC website, and at the 2007 Annual Meeting. If you haven’t … can renew quickly and easily online by visiting www. acc.com/membership/renew.php, or you can call us at 202.293.4103 …
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Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
11 pages

Learn about the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 allowing the UK government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions and investments in order to protect national security.

… 1 National security is not defined … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“NSI … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland …
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CMS
10/10/2022
242 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about class actions in a wide range of jurisdictions in Europe.

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Region: Europe, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Netherlands
… actions Class actions have been on the rise in Europe for a number of years, but the rate is accelerating. New procedural devices intended to better … newspapers, including a local daily newspaper, and on the website of the respective organization for protection of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/23/2018

The Legal Operations Maturity Model is being provided in an excel format for our members convenience.

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Source: Resource Library
… Model July 23, 2018 The Legal Operations Maturity Model is being provided in an excel format for our members … is a living, evolving maturity model. || Tools: www.ACC.com/Maturity || Suggestions: LawDepartmentOps@ACC.com || … communication protocols and methods (e.g., department website, community pages) Intellectual Property Management • …
Articles
Chris Marlin, Stuart Roth and Rob Thomas
05/01/2009

It's been on the implementation fast track for the past three years. Now, e-billing is almost as standard to law department technology as the computer itself. With all of the buzz surrounding it, what can users expect from this technological goldmine?

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… fast track for the past three years. Now, e-billing is almost as standard to law department technology as the … considered successful if a majority of the spending from a com- pany’s largest US law firms was processed … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
A day in the life of Cynthia Bar, Managing Counsel — Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay at Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Cynthia Bar Association of Corporate Counsel … 6:30 am Wake up and prepare yoghurt, toast, and some fruit for my daughters —  a good breakfast to start the day with a … we are facing prior to our weekly meeting.  This meeting is when we analyze the results of the week (e.g., profit, …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
07/15/2014

If you’re drawn to a flexible schedule and a variety of assignments, consulting could be a natural fit. Read on for answers to common questions that you may have when considering an independent legal career.

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Source: Resource Library
… BRAND By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … if you’re a consultant or freelancer. A personal website or blog is an excellent way to further cultivate and … Counsel, ©2014, Washington, D.C., 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample introduction to a code of conduct policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Introduction to the Code of Conduct May 25, 2017 This is a sample introduction to a code of conduct policy. … of any provisions of this Code, you should ask for assistance from your supervisor or a representative of … on the [SECURITY MARKET]. Insider trading generally means buying or selling securities of a company while in possession …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a form promotional license agreement prepared from the perspective of a licensor looking to promote its brand by granting a license to a licensee to use the brand on its own products and “premiums” (e.g., give-aways) in connection with the promotion thereof.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
… Promotional License Agreement October 20, 2015 This is a form promotional license agreement prepared from the … thereof herein may not be acceptable to or appropriate for one or both parties in an actual licensing transaction. … due thirty (30) days after submission of any final media buy reports required to be submitted by you. (b) You agree to …
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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
The Wine Institute
10/17/2016

This code is designed to encourage continued high standards so that California wine advertising may increasingly be viewed as a positive contribution to society.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author The Wine Institute October 17, 2016 This code is designed to encourage continued high standards so that … wines. Informal principles of good advertising practice for the winegrowing industry were first adopted in 1949. This … access to any area of the site. Any linkage to a member website page that bypasses its home page should include an …
Articles
Robert J. Ward, Jr and Jan Farley
12/01/2015

Do business in countries facing US sanctions at your own risk. The US<br />Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) is aggressively pursuing violators who<br />circumvent its prohibitions on evasion and facilitation. In-house counsel<br />operating in countries and regions monitored by the OFAC should be wary<br />of engaging in advocacy or seeking to find a work-around to these controls.

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Source: ACC Docket
… risk. The US<br />Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) is aggressively pursuing violators who<br />circumvent its … not necessarily of Hewlett Packard. robert.j.ward-jr@hp.com Jan Farley is the global compliance officer for … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Mónica Oliveira Costa, Coelho Ribeiro e Associados
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … accessed? The register is publicly available on the DPA’s website and it can be accessed through a search tool …
Program Materials
Simon A. Fish, Kathleen M. Ritchie, Stephen Sigurdson
06/19/2014

Discuss the impact of global trends on the Canadian landscape, intricacies of relevant rules of professional conduct, and evaluate the exposure to personal liability through recent enforcement actions against corporate counsel.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada
… Governance and the Role of the GC Simon Fish Simon Fish is general counsel of BMO Financial Group in Toronto. Mr. … 9 http://www.gowlings.com/KnowledgeCentre/article.asp?pubID=2988 10 … The Board reviews position descriptions (listed on our website) annually for the Chairman, the CEO, committee …
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Michael E. Hooton - associate general counsel, H.J. Heinz Company; and Dennis Unkovic - partner, Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
06/01/2007

Read this article to find out several key risk areas that require significant attention by legal counsel before a US or European member of a joint venture in Asia finds it necessary to discuss a break-up, dissolution, restructuring, or buy-out of a joint venture with its foreign partner.

… ventures will eventually come apart, closer attention is needed when one is first negotiated in order to anticipate … by a specially-negotiated agreement. This is not the case for international joint ventures, particularly those in Asia, … Review. he can be reached at michael. hooton@us.hjheinz.com. DenniS UnkoVic is a partner at Meyer, Un- kovic & Scott …
Articles
Daniel Marquet (Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth) and Joshua Levy (Lawyer, Corrs Chambers Westgarth)
04/10/2015

This Quick Counsel makes commercial parties to a transaction aware of their potential liabilities regarding Australia's consumer protection laws,.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Misleading or Deceptive Conduct in Commercial Transactions: Always Assume the Australian … as section 9 of the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) . Now, it is contained in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which is … legal disputes." 1 The comments imply that it is possible for large, commercial parties to exclude Australia's …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/07/2017

This is a sample hotel guest commitment agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Commitment Agreement February 7, 2017 This is a sample hotel guest commitment agreement. Resource … [HOTEL NAME] [HOTEL ADDRESS] [HOTEL PHONE NUMBER] [HOTEL WEBSITE] and [ORGANIZATION NAME] and outlines specific … and [ORGANIZATION NAME] agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, The Hotel agrees that it will provide, and …
Checklists
ACC and others
10/25/2004

Provides how to develop and implement a international code of conduct. Includes steps to communicate and implement a global strategy. Also includes a comparison of international employment laws.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Checklists Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Author ACC and others October … 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 803:Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Lori …
Articles
Joseph Simone, Partner, and Christopher Smith, Partner, Simone Intellectual Property Services
10/22/2020
4 pages

This article provides a holistic overview of the need to create and register trademarks in the Greater China region. It also poses questions that should be considered before developing the trademarks, as well as exploring the various linguistic considerations that should be taken into account, due to the numerous oral dialects used through China.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… The use and registration of Chinese-language trademarks is an essential part of any marketing activity in Greater … version of a foreign mark in oral communications. Even if, for example, a foreign language trademark is being used … in the PRC. This is particularly true with respect to online enforcement, as trade platforms in China will …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2015

Three Party Escrow Service Agreement for the United Kingdom

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… (UK) March 20, 2015 Three Party Escrow Service Agreement for the United Kingdom Resource Details Interest Area: … level of protection in each unique situation. [COMPANY] is different from other providers in the industry because of … the foregoing are capable of registration or not; "Company Website" means [COMPANY WEBSITE] together with any other …
Articles
Anita Barker, Partner, Control Risks and Sorana Parvulescu, Partner, Control Risks
01/04/2019

In-house counsel are ideally placed within their organizations to lead and coordinate a risk management approach for business development and market entry. This brief overview examines risk assessment for in-house counsel working with firms based in the Middle East.

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Region: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
… Articles The Driving Role of In-house Counsel in Market Entry Risk Assessments: A View … to lead and coordinate a risk management approach for business development and market entry. This brief … and ultimately be more successful. This approach is most effective when led by top management (executive …
Program Materials
James McGrew<br />William Potter<br />Frederick Stein
05/17/2011

Smart companies plan, measure results and demonstrate success. The legal department within those companies need to follow suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in's and out's of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department's successes and show your boss how you add value to the company's bottom line.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… suit. Demonstrating to your client that you add value is critical. This program will teach the in's and out's of …  Rela?ons  Execu?ve  Ogletree  Deakins  The  slides  for  this  por?on  of  the  presenta?on  are  based  on …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.    §  Review  the  website,  every  word.    Review  any  intranet.     First …
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Marcela Mendez and Angela Matney
09/01/2014

Recently, European Union officials have called into question the efficacy of the Safe Harbor framework — a practical, cost-effective solution for many companies involving the collection of personal data of EU residents and its transfer to the United States. Although Safe Harbor will likely not be revoked, companies should consider whether alternate data transfer mechanisms can meet their needs.

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Source: ACC Docket
… promise to apply these principles to personal data that is transferred from the European Union to the United States. … heigh tened Safe Harbo r enforcem ent by the Federal Trade Com mission (FTC), com panies also need to ensure com pliance … the event this rec- ommendation is adopted. 4. The DoC’s website should clearly indicate all organizations that are …
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