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Adria E. Warren, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP (awarren@foley.com)
10/28/2020

COVID-19 has shaken up the healthcare industry in many ways.  Following a downturn in early 2020, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to return, to support recovery and stabilize post-pandemic operations. This list summarizes ten key considerations specific to healthcare M&A transactions.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Healthcare M&A Author Adria E. Warren, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP (awarren@foley.com) October 28, 2020 COVID-19 has shaken up the healthcare … in early 2020, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to return, to support recovery and stabilize …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
11/17/2020

Have you ever thought about what advice you’d offer your younger self? The ACC Australia: Women in the House publication profiled ten equally impressive in-house counsel from the Australia and Asia-Pacific region, to understand their career paths and the decisions that led them to their current in-house roles.

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Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Advice to your Younger Self – Perspectives from In-house Lawyers Author Association of Corporate Counsel …   1.    “[D]iscipline, hard work, and learning to ask for help” “I don’t know if age always brings wisdom, but it … you can’t put events in context. Every bump in the road is a crisis. So, what I would tell my younger self is to …
Articles
Elena Antonetti, Executive Counsel, Travelers
04/21/2021

In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can brush up on some tips for public speaking at live events and how to prepare yourself (and you team) for event presentations.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Antonetti, Executive Counsel, Travelers April 21, 2021 In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can brush up on some tips for public speaking at live events and how to prepare … Engage your audience, be interactive.  -    The audience is here to hear you, not to read slides. Keep slides short, …
Articles
Felice B. Ekelman, Kimya S.P. Johnson, and Tasos C. Paindiris (Jackson Lewis P.C.)
10/10/2023

This article discusses issues to consider when evaluating hybrid workplace policies and procedures.

… Region: United States … Creating effective policies in a hybrid work environment is the starting point for a successful model to balance legal risks with practical …
Articles
Martin Mengelle
Regional Counsel
Central America, Caribbean and Puerto Rico
Hewlett-Packard Co.
09/01/2011

Considering the distinctive aspects of a typical IT outsourcing deal, this article presents a top ten list of tips that you should consider when negotiating IT outsourcing deals, whether as legal counsel for the client or for the IT vendor.

… Articles Top Ten Tips on Legal Support for IT Outsourcing Deals Author Martin Mengelle Regional … transactions. However, all of these aspects put together in an IT environment and combined with other synergies … - which do not necessarily mean long term contracts. It is a fact that in any business negotiation both sides of the …
Articles
Sandra J. Franklin
03/01/2012

This article outlines ten alternatives to the sometimes lengthy (and costly) litigation process.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… United States … By Sandra J. Franklin , technologyADR.com Litigation is a constant source of fear in the corporate world. It can … you might consider is a stepped-up standard procedure for handling complaints, from inside or outside the company. …
Articles
Arent Fox LLP
05/15/2015

This Top Ten sets forth ten questions that a company purchasing cloud services should ask the service provider when negotiating fees for a cloud services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
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… should ask the service provider when negotiating fees for a cloud services agreement. Resource Details Interest … fees for a cloud services agreement, although this is not meant to be an exhaustive list. No entities or persons … Fox. For more information on Arent Fox, go to www.arentfox.com . If you have any questions about this checklist, please …
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Pedro Agão Seabra Filter, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
10/13/2017

This short article explains what types of licensing and procedures are required under Brazilian law in order to exploit natural resources, and the competence of each of Brazil's federative entities to issue licenses.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… licensing and procedures are required under Brazilian law in order to exploit natural resources, and the competence of … the exploitation of its natural resources. Thus, in order for mercantile activities to implement some business, it is necessary for them to submit to a complex administrative …
Checklists
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/07/2021
1 pages

Do you know how crucial business skills are to your career as in-house counsel? Consider the key issues below in planning your career. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), prepared this checklist utilizing information presented in the webcast titled “The Necessity of Business Skills for Advancing In-Housel Legal Professionals” (October 6, 2021). The webcast, presented by King’s Business School in partnership with ACC, highlights how the skills and language of business can elevate your skillset and position you for future success.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
in the webcast titled “The Necessity of Business Skills for Advancing In-Housel Legal Professionals” (October 6, … position you for future success: · The legal department is a key business partner: · The perception and the … Professionals Check out the ACC Resource Library: www.acc.com/resources-library | Not a member? Join ACC today …
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Emily Morgan, Associate Director, Clare Morton, Associate Director, Kathryn Fletcher, Director, and James Lewry, Director, from Control Risks
09/27/2021

In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can learn ten steps that your business can take to measure, mitigate, and monitor social risks across operations and supply chains.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… Articles Top 10 Tips to Better Manage Social Risks in Your Operations and Supply Chain Author Emily Morgan, … chain The first step in understanding your risk exposure is to map your footprint and supply chain. Globally dispersed … it is impossible to identify, manage and mitigate risks. For example, a diversified conglomerate will face different …
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Jillian Schwartz (Partner) and Pei Li (Associate), Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
09/23/2014

This QuickCounsel provides an overview of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and what it means for Not For Profit Organizations

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Articles Overview of Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation For Not-For-Profit Organizations Author Jillian Schwartz … Intended to be one of the most stringent anti-spam regimes in the world, CASL will have a significant impact on the … that are specifically directed at the NFP sector, there is no blanket exemption for NFPs. Back to the top THE BAN ON …
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
Articles
12/11/2015

The purpose of this article is to present a general analysis of the labor inspections that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare may perform in the workplaces and companies' sites in order to verify the compliance of the relevant provisions established in the Federal Labor Law, the regulation of labor inspections and application of fines, sanctions and other Mexican legal bodies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Matters December 10, 2015 The purpose of this article is to present a general analysis of the labor inspections … that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare may perform in the workplaces and companies' sites in order to verify the … that the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare ( "STPS" for its acronym in Spanish ) may perform in the workplaces …
Articles
Aaron J. Gorovitz, William A. Beckett, James E. Walson
08/15/2012

This ACC Top Ten covers the sensitive nature of successful negotiations of commercial leases in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Negotiating and Enforcing Commercial Leases Author Aaron … nature of successful negotiations of commercial leases in the United States. Resource Details Interest Area: … to and acknowledgement of the concerns of the other party is an important ingredient in the successful negotiation of …
Articles
Lynn Kappelman and Dawn Solowey, Seyfarth Shaw
06/01/2018

This brief resource explores how to use trial technology to your best advantage by following ten tips.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … It's a common rookie mistake for the inexperienced trial lawyer. Trial counsel plans a spiffy media trial presentation that is sure to "wow" the jury, but fails to consider the judge, the venue, or the length of trial in planning the presentation. Suddenly the technology plan …
Articles
Athina Manoli, 3L, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
05/16/2016

This QuickCounsel addresses how workplace class actions can prove very expensive and involve a high reputational risk, both of which can result in substantial financial exposure and negatively impact a company's value.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… involve a high reputational risk, both of which can result in substantial financial exposure and negatively impact a … to class actions, and labor and employment accounted for 24.1 percent of those cases. Another report suggests that … appear at the core of an employment dispute, one of which is the employee handbook. At a minimum, an employee handbook …
Articles
Jack Tanner, Fairfield and Woods, P.C., Denver, CO
01/16/2015

In some instances, in-house lawyers can let their guard down, ethics wise. This brief article explains some complex ethics rules that in-house counsel should be aware of since they may affect your company, in the United States.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Things In-House Lawyers Need to Know about Ethics Author Jack … let their guard down, ethics wise, now and again. Here is a quick reminder of some of the ethics rules that may … Apply to You In writing and speaking on ethical issues for in-house counsel for over 15 years, I've encountered …
Articles
Thales Stucky, Vice-president of the Instituto de Estudos Tributários - IET. Senior associate at Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados.
04/14/2015

A quick guide to navigating the intricacies of the Brazilian tax code and the federal administrative courts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Overview on Federal Administrative Tax Disputes in Brazil - Part II Author Thales Stucky, Vice-president of … … Thales Stucky   III - Dispute before the CARF The CARF is an administrative court located in the capital of Brazil … to the Ministry of Economy and is the body responsible for the analysis of the appeals filed by both the taxpayers …
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Christopher T. Varas
09/01/2014

The purpose of this brief article is to summarize and provide context for some of the key issues raised by "work for hire" language in software development contracts, and to review some alternative mechanisms that parties negotiating such agreements might consider using to effectuate their intent in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Quick Counsel - Software Work for Hire (United States) Author Christopher T. Varas September 1, 2014 The purpose of this brief article is to summarize and provide context for some of the key issues raised by "work for hire" language in software development contracts, and to review some …
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Shaun H. Crosner & Fiona Chaney of Dickstein Shapiro LLP
07/23/2013

This brief article explains the top ten considerations for your company to consider when choosing a spokesperson, purchasing a policy, and making a claim for coverage in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Insurance Considerations in Athlete and Celebrity Endorsements Author Shaun H. Crosner … This brief article explains the top ten considerations for your company to consider when choosing a spokesperson, … to insure. For instance, all other things being equal, it is more expensive to insure an older spokesperson than a …
Articles
ACC Employment & Labor Committee
11/19/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Employment & Labor Committee eGroup, addresses issues regarding potential abuse of the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA").

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employers Can Use to Prevent FMLA Abuse II. Solutions for Employers when Repeated Instances of FMLA Abuse Arises in the Future * (Permission was received from the ACC members … as well as certification from the employee that he/she is the only person providing the care and that the employee's
Articles
Theresa Chikwendu, Senior Manager and Head of Department, Corporate Transactions, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc
07/25/2024
1 pages

Process standardization is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving consistency and uniformity across all organizational processes, but more specifically, the legal department being the focus here. By standardizing our internal processes and procedures, we can ensure a high level of service delivery, create efficiencies, optimize costs, and maximize benefits to our internal and external stakeholders. Click here to read more.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Process Standardization In The Legal Department Author Theresa Chikwendu, Senior … Plc July 25, 2024 1 pages Process standardization is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving consistency and … from this initiative? Answer: There are numerous benefits for organizations that are keen on ensuring their processes …
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Raylene Proto, MLS
09/25/2024
1 pages

For small teams facing big challenges, automation is a critical tool that increases efficiency and reduces manual errors, freeing up valuable time for more strategic work. Read more here.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Small Legal Teams, Big Results: How Automation is Your Secret Weapon Author Raylene Proto, MLS September 25, 2024 1 pages For small teams facing big challenges, automation is a … Law Department Management Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Articles
09/28/2024

A selection of resources regarding environmental risk due diligence in transactions.

… of resources regarding environmental risk due diligence in transactions. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial … chains Environmental issues can create substantial risks for the business in transactions and supply chains.  In many … substantial penalties for environmental issues. Below is a selection of resources on environmental risk due …
09/30/2024

Learn strategies for effective performance reviews in the in-house legal team.

… Performance Review Resources for the In-house Legal Department September 30, 2024 Learn strategies for effective performance reviews in the in-house legal team. …
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Neneng Yannick of Neneng Law Office (a Primerus member firm)
10/21/2024

Arbitration and mediation are effective ways to resolve internationals business deals in the OHADA region. This article provides an overview of the OHADA framework, including the benefits of using arbitration and considerations for enforcing awards.

… effective ways to resolve internationals business deals in the OHADA region. This article provides an overview of the … the benefits of using arbitration and considerations for enforcing awards. Resource Details Interest Area: … and considerations for enforcing awards.      1.    What is OHADA? OHADA is the Organization for the Harmonization of …
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Susanah Naushad, Counsel, Khaitan & Co.
12/16/2024

India’s anti-corruption framework has been shaped by a complex mix of legislative, executive, and judicial efforts to curb pervasive corruption challenges.

This article delves into India’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework. It also offers practical guidance for organizations on enhancing compliance measures and mitigating associated risks effectively.

… The Evolving Landscape of the Anti-corruption Framework in India Author Susanah Naushad, Counsel, Khaitan & Co. … framework. It also offers practical guidance for organizations on enhancing compliance measures and … by “public servants.” Notably, the term “undue advantage” is not restricted to monetary gratification. The term also …
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Checklists
Association of Corporate Counsel, with input from experienced in-house lawyers and other contributors
12/23/2024

Learn and advance your career with practical checklists that feature insight from in-house lawyers and other experienced contributors. Topics: Essential Skills for New General Counsel; Career Advancement Skills; Well-being for In-house Lawyers; and Cybersecurity for In-house Lawyers.

… Articles Checklists ACC Toolkits for In-house Lawyers Author Association of Corporate Counsel, … other experienced contributors. Topics: Essential Skills for New General Counsel; Career Advancement Skills; …
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Alexandra A. Bodnar
05/13/2014

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the penalties of noncompliance when it comes to compensating workers at entry-level positions in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Industry Workers Author Alexandra A. Bodnar May 13, 2014 In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the … being an employer in the sports or entertainment industry is that young, inexperienced people want to come work for you and are willing to do just about anything to get …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
A day in the life of Niv Polani, chief risk officer at Bank Hapoalim B.M. in Tel Aviv, Israel.
… 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 …
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