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William Krouse
09/01/2017

Few pieces of data privacy legislation have been more hotly contested than the EU-US Privacy Shield. While the road ahead remains uncertain, in-house counsel should adopt protocol to ensure long-term solutions to data compliance.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles Is Privacy Shield Doomed to Fail? And How Your Company Can … Department of State. If this role was created to address com- plaints levied at intelligence agencies, it would have … ing self-certification documents as well as maintaining a website that lists organizations that are certified and …
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Jianyang (Eugene) Yu, Liu, Shen & Associates
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in China

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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Ashurst LLP
06/04/2014

A helpful discussion on vertical agreements in Sweden.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Sweden
… Zaid Ibrahim & Co CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Vertical Agreements 2014 Contributing editor: Stephen … Kinsella OBE Sidley Austin LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Vertical … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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María M Nebreda and Carlos Pacheco, Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Venezuela

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Venezuela
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Valentin Pepeljugoski, Pepeljugoski Law Office
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Macedonia.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Macedonia
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Sandra Orihuela, Orihuela Abogados | Attorneys at Law
12/12/2014

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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Peru
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … 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 …
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Luis Rubio Barnetche, Bertha Alicia Ordaz-Avilés and Héctor Cuevas González, Greenberg Traurig SC
12/11/2014

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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … 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 …
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Tarek F Riad, Kosheri, Rashed & Riad Law Firm
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Egypt
… & Riad Law Firm December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Nadia Am Badar, Am Badar & Partners
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Indonesia

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Indonesia
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Alexandre Domingues Serafim, Lucas Garcia de Moura Gavião and Juliana Krueger Pela, Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Brazil.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/01/2015

The purpose of this table is to: 1) list the countries in the European Union that have a comprehensive data protection law (columns 1 and 2); 2) summarize the notification and/or registration requirements with the competent data protection authority in these countries and explain where exemptions to notify/register may exist (columns 3 and 4); and 3) specify the countries where it is required to notify individuals about the collection and processing of their personal data (column 5).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Throughout the EU July 1, 2015 The purpose of this table is to: 1) list the countries in the European Union that have … registration requirements throughout the EU fieldfisher.com July 2015 www.fieldfisher.com 2 Data Protection … with several data protection authorities. The rules for registration vary widely from country to country, with …
Articles
Allen & Overy LLP
06/18/2014

Study in understanding how companies are preparing for the launch of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and its affects on businesses operating in Europe that needs to protect its technology.

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Source: Resource Library
… 2014 Study in understanding how companies are preparing for the launch of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and its … study Opt in / Opt out: where do you stand? www.allenovery.com “Companies are about to see the biggest ever shake-up of … LLP 2014 www.allenovery.com 3 Contents UPC: the urgency is genuine 04 The survey results 06 Will the UPC benefit your …
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Gloria Santona
09/01/2002

The legal department at McDonald's adds to the bottom line by investing in the community through a diversity pipeline project.

… t McDonald's, giving back to the communities that we serve is embedded in our culture. McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc, … McDonald Houses, which provide a home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. Our local restaurants, … ACCA's "Priming the Pipeline to Diversity" kit (www.acca.com/diversity/ pipeline/), which was sponsored by DuPont's …
Articles
Maria Castner
05/01/2007

Provides an overview of trademark and copyright issues that will empower you to maximize your company's brand assets and avoid liability.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of matters, including intellectual property issues. It is not enough to simply give reliable legal advice; in-house … assets and avoid liability. Maximizing Your Brand Assets For many companies, brands are the most valuable assets. For … DC. she can be reached at maria. castner@digene.com ACC Docket 45 May 2007 Protection of the Brand Once a …
Articles
Michael J. Lotito
04/01/2012

As companies continue to expand into international markets, counsel must understand the international arena of labor rules, regulations and organizing practices. This article offers a primer on the effects, both foreign and domestic, of international labor concerns.

… the United States. Under US law, for example, your com- pany’s employees must des- ignate or select a bargaining … the union can represent them; once selected, the union is the exclusive representa- tive of all bargaining unit … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Mark Rogers and Barb Dawson
10/01/2008

While in-house attorneys in the United States may be used to including mediation as a standard part of the dispute resolution process, other parts of the world may not be so familiar, or interested, in it––especially when dealing with alternative dispute resolution (ADR). International dispute resolution is crucial as companies expand across borders and this article provides tips to consider.

… dispute resolution (ADR). International dispute resolution is crucial as companies expand across borders and this … organiza- tions include: International Chamber of Com- merce (ICC), American Arbitration Association (AAA), … International Eco- nomic and Trade Arbitration Commission website provides the rules for arbitrating disputes arising …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This training course will help you recognize situations that raise ADA issues and assist you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: ADA
Region: United States
… you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION Thank you for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
In this time of COVID, everything feels protracted even as the calendar pages spin faster than a carousel. The next chapter in history appears in no great hurry to arrive and yet, how can it be one month from the end of 2020?
… member passed away this summer. I know the timetable for grief differs for everyone. However, in this time of … to fight it The other movie shows events happening through online livestreams of meetings, weddings, graduations, and … of woe. It suddenly occurred to me that a season of woe is also a season of  whoa : a time to stop trying so hard to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
This year has been full of change and uncertainty, but also resilience. As leaders and as humans, we have faced difficult challenges due to the global pandemic COVID-19.
… or as essential workers going outside when everyone else is staying in. We have made strides personally as well, … new technologies into our organizations. Now, the need for tech to work for teams who are spread across locations … 2020) can be found in the ACC Resource Library on  ACC.com . Further, I encourage you to check out a webcast this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
As FlightHub’s general counsel, Sona Bedrossian has shown resilience and innovation by keeping her company on track and on time through complex legal storms. #ACCDocket #Top30s
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … demands with constrained resources. Simultaneously, she is evaluating options to comply with rapidly evolving … empathy, and a drive for positive change.  https://vimeo.com/839145156/5ba09e3c41?share=copy Sona Bedrossian's …
Articles
05/01/2014

This fact sheet provides general information concerning the meaning of "employment relationship" and the significance of that determination in applying provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Determining Whether an Employment Relationship Exists: Is a Worker an Employee or Independent Contractor? In order for the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime provisions to apply … additional information, visit our Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call our …
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James Donnelly and Timothy Stutt, Herbert Smith Freehills
09/28/2020
4 pages

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are of high importance during the pandemic. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about how to spotlight these initiatives and shift these issue from a "compliance" issue to a "commercial issue" within their companies.

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Region: Japan
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… legal due diligence, due diligence for ESG risks is a markedly different process. In general, ESG due … navigate this complex landscape, please visit our website. KEY CONTACTS If you have any questions, or would … – CORPORATE, TOKYO +81 3 5412 5485 Graeme.Preston@hsf.com TIMOTHY STUTT SENIOR ASSOCIATE, SYDNEY +61 2 9225 5794 …
Articles
05/01/2017

As president of ACC Singapore, James Ford discusses how he became involved and how the chapter promotes meaningful connections to its members.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Singapore
… faced the company in China during 2014. My current role is general counsel to GSK’s international pharmaceutical … benefit from the global resources available on the ACC website. In the last 12 months, we have held a couple of … on issues of human rights View the full agenda at www.acc.com/gcsummit. ACC GENERAL COUNSEL SUMMIT 2017 31 MAy – 2 JUNE …
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Martha Binks and Sarah Hurowitz
10/17/2016
11 pages

The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of the history and current state of Third Party Litigation Funding “TPLF” in Canada in its many forms and to highlight areas of future development.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… October 17, 2016 11 pages The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of the history and … to themselves, likely because they do not provide for a private intermeddler to gain a windfall from a party’s … of Canada maintains excellent comparative resources on its website, www.awcbc.org. There has been greater discussion …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group and Hotel Sales Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement. Resource Details … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Individual Call in Reservations may be made, … with the Global Privacy Policy for Guests available at [WEBSITE URL] (the “Privacy Policy”). Group, with respect to …
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Megan Belcher, Kathleen Edmond, and Kim Yapchai
01/01/2018

In February 2017, ride-sharing service Uber entered into a compliance crisis after a female engineer authored a viral blog post alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. In response, the company implemented a rigorous compliance investigation and shared a report of those findings with the public. Here are the key takeaways.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: United States
… engage an outside firm to analyze any compliance issue, it is critical that you hire a compliance expert who is skilled … program. Employees should recognize the company’s com- mitment to institutional integrity and understand that … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Robert Loewer, Stephen D. Sayre, Richard Bendix
04/01/2010

Your company is in crisis mode - the possibility of a distressed acquisition is looming. While it's natural to panic, this may be an opportunity. Learn how to help reshape the business with a well structured acquisition of it and restructured relationships with key stakeholders.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… D. Sayre, Richard Bendix April 1, 2010 Your company is in crisis mode - the possibility of a distressed … alliances. He can be contacted at r.loewer@nationalrailway.com. STepHeN D. SAyRe is a member of the corporate finance … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Larua I. Sorafine, Colin J. Zick
06/01/2010

This article offers an overview of state and federal laws that address data privacy and security issues to help you stay compliant with changing regulation and your customers’ needs. It will prepare you to address the legal, procedural and public relations aspects of a data security breach.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and security for corporate and customer information is one of the greatest challenges currently facing in-house … Practice Group and its blog, www.securityprivacy andthelaw.com. He can be contacted at cjz@foleyhoag.com. ACC Docket 67 … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Robin Shapiro, Justin Allen, and Mark Diamond
09/01/2019
10 pages

Recent privacy laws stand to offer new protections for consumers and more headaches for those adhering to the compliance requirements. Learn key strategies and tools you can use to better implement the new privacy mandates.

… Led by California, a new wave of privacy legislation is likely to have significantly more impact and cause more … suits to one-off lawsuits. Organizations subject to CCPA com- pliance requirements and other new privacy laws must … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Ellen M. Zavian and Sathya S. Gosselin
01/01/2020
10 pages

This ACC Docket article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s current model, including one that leverages new forms of corporate structure to create a distinct ethical framework for college athletics.

… Gosselin January 1, 2020 10 pages This ACC Docket article is meant to spur dialogue and highlight possible changes to … current and former college athletes. sgosselin@hausfeld.com 32 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE ETHICAL EVOLUTION … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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