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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/06/2024
Rishi Varma, Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, chief legal and compliance officer, and corporate secretary, discusses his transition into a new industry, Cargill’s workplace culture, his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson.
… his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. … Details … Banner artwork by maxsattana / Shutterstock.com Rishi Varma, corporate senior vice president, chief legal … in-house after law school and if law firm experience is critical to being successful as an in-house attorney, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2022
Whether it’s COVID or new laws that conflict with your company’s values, events planned at outside venues may need to be canceled. Consider these contract options and strategies from Jesse Raben in case this happens to your company. #ACCDocket #contracts #conventions
… Source: ACC Docket … Artwork by Yavdat, Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet: The reality. COVID and new laws are affecting venue plans for corporate events. Be proactive. In-house lawyers should … in the culture wars Your company’s annual convention is coming up shortly in The Great State of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2018
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. Chief Legal Officer Masahiro Homma has spent nearly 20 years advocating for the position of in-house counsel in Japan.
… Masahiro Homma on Building a Legal Department from Scratch in the Asia Pacific Region Matthew Sullivan Publication Date: … Masahiro Homma has spent nearly 20 years advocating for the position of in-house counsel in Japan. Resource … have been part of this transformation.” Simply put, Homma is setting a standard for in-house counsel in Japan. When he …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2024
The European Union takes a stand with the Digital Markets Act, targeting Google, Apple, and Meta for market monopolies... #DMA #BigTech #AntiTrust #Regulation #ACCDocket #ACC
… the Digital Markets Act, targeting Google, Apple, and Meta for market monopolies... #DMA #BigTech #AntiTrust #Regulation … Docket … Banner artwork by Cristian Storto / Shutterstock.com The European Union showed its commitment to curbing the … major tech companies and protect consumer interests. What is the DMA? At the heart of these investigations is the …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
12/01/2018

As career professionals, the question isn’t “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is “What do you want to be when you grow?”

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is “What do you want to be when you grow?” Resource Details … I had never had any claims on our house or cars with this com- pany. Armed with the knowledge that many other agents … in this reassessment, I discovered that we were eligible for rate discounts for a number of factors including having …
Articles
Michael Finn - Vice President and General Counsel, General Dynamics United Kingdom; ACC
05/29/2007

Understanding the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you with the challenges of working with other countries and the general dynamics in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… the challenges and everyday activities involved in working for a European subsidiary of a United States-based company is essential. Let Michael Finn break it down and assist you … for the US government, at a law firm, in-house at several com- panies, and having experience in everything from …
Articles
Dora Si, Partner, Intellectual Property, China IP, and Andy Yu, Associate, Intellectual Property, China IP, Deacons
09/21/2022
3 pages

As regulations for cross border data transfer continue to evolve, businesses will need to be proactive to remain compliant with the latest requirements. Learn what conditions need to be satisfied to export personal data from China.

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Region: Asia, China
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… IP, Deacons September 21, 2022 3 pages As regulations for cross border data transfer continue to evolve, businesses … | China IP *This article was first published on Deacons website. Complex data security regime At a time when the digital economy is booming, and cross-border data activities are growing, …
Articles
Hayabusa Asuka
04/07/2014

Effective management of business funds is a very important goal for a company with several foreign branches or affiliate companies. One strategy for achieving effective funds management is to implement a cash pooling arrangement (including a cash management system). There are two types of cash pooling arrangements: actual cash pooling and notional cash pooling. This article provides information on both types.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… Asuka April 7, 2014 Effective management of business funds is a very important goal for a company with several foreign … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Effective Management of Business Funds Hayabusa Asuka 4th …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/01/2004

An environmental management self-assessment worksheet. Includes comments and requires the date and initials when the assessment is conducted and corrected.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and requires the date and initials when the assessment is conducted and corrected. Resource Details Interest Area: … 5. H as a li st o f tr ai ni ng r eq ui re m en ts b ee n de ve lo pe d? 6. A re e nv ir on m en ta l r ec or ds k ep t … pd at e th e en vi ro nm en ta l c al en da r on a n on go in g ba si s? 9. D oe s th e fa ci li ty p er fo rm m on th …
Articles
Akil Hirani, Managing Partner, and Rukshad Davar, Partner, Majmudar & Partners, India
04/06/2022

In this article, learn key India M&A trends from 2021, the factors impacting deal-making activity, and the 2022 M&A outlook.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Middle East, India
… Articles M&A Trends in 2021 and The Outlook for 2022 (India) Author Akil Hirani, Managing Partner, and … rates in the world, and the only way to improve this is by attracting more FDI in this sector. In line with this, … like Reliance and the Tata Group (the latter acquired online grocery provider, Big Basket, in May 2021 to enter the …
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Friedrich Jergitsch, Michael Raninger and Carmen Redmann, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … of decisions of the court are published on a special website (www.edikte.justiz.gv.at) for a limited period. The …
Articles
Richard F. Ober Jr.; Ian Ayres
09/29/2006

Although many companies today have adopted sexual orientation nondiscrimination policies, in court they have proven surprisingly hard to enforce. This is a lose-lose situation for both the employee and the company. As in-house counsel, you can help everyone do better. Learn how to rewrite your company's policy and, better yet, adopt an anti-discrimination certification mark. These changes will enhance the corporate image and even limit liability in the process.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… court they have proven surprisingly hard to enforce. This is a lose-lose situation for both the employee and the company. As in-house counsel, … difficult to enforce. It may seem inconceivable that a com- pany would announce a sexual orientation …
Articles
Larry G. Johnson and Tim Stevens
09/01/2001

Examine the connection between electronic discovery and due diligence, and get to know the evolving role of digital data management in mergers and acquisitions.

… the benefits of electronic data review, this practice is bound to change. i In the near future, you may find … OR 97205 877/700-3467 503/265-0001 (fax) www.flosinc.com Daticon, Inc. ., Suite 850 Corporate Headquarters 45 … • George D. Guillory, CPP, "Electronic Evidence Discovery" website, at www.blkbox.com/~guillory/electron.html. • IT Due …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
08/25/2016

This updated InfoPAK will provide in-house counsel with information on basic US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) compliance and how to handle an OSHA inspection. OSHA is particularly aggressive from an enforcement standpoint and employers must be prepared to respond effectively to an OSHA inspection or investigation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… compliance and how to handle an OSHA inspection. OSHA is particularly aggressive from an enforcement standpoint and … . … For  more  InfoPAKs,  please  visit  www.acc.com/infopaks   By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® … more information on Jackson Lewis P.C., please visit their website www.jacksonlewis.com.        Contents I. Introduction …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC and Serengeti
10/01/2010

10th Annual ACC/Serengeti Managing Outside counsel Survey reveals in-house counsel requiring more process-oriented management techniques to obtain value from firms; overall law department spending remains flat. Hundreds of law departments share their techniques for effectively managing work with outside counsel in the 10th Annual ACC/Serengeti Managing Outside Counsel Survey. The 150+ page report includes practical insights collected from in-house counsel over the past 10 years, including how law departments structure relationships with, manage, compensate, and evaluate outside counsel.


The PDF above provides you with the executive summary and the table of contents. To purchase the survey in its entirety, please click on the link below.<p><a href= http://www.serengetilaw.com/Documents/ACC%20Survey%20-%20ORDER%20FORM.pdf>Click here to purchase this survey</a></p>

<p><b>ACC Members Receive a Discount on this Survey</b></p>

<p><b>Please note that you must purchase this survey directly from Serengeti Law by check.</p><p>Any questions should be directed to <a href= mailto:tawni.knapp@thomsonreuters.com>tawni.knapp@thomsonreuters.com</a></p>

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… flat. Hundreds of law departments share their techniques for effectively managing work with outside counsel in the … on the link below.<p><a href= http://www.serengetilaw.com/Documents/ACC%20Survey%20-%20ORDER%20FORM.pdf>Click here … than 120,000 users in 180 countries worldwide, Serengeti is the most widely used system for legal project management …
CMS
10/10/2022
16 pages

Learn about the most important terms and phrases within the Social aspect of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

… ESG - Lexicon of most important terms and phrases Why ESG is taking centre stage Issues such as climate change, … & Pensions Group Paris caroline.froger-michon@cms-fl.com Caroline Froger-Michon Partner Zagreb … (ESG). This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 21 March 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Articles
Rob Falk, Laura Jones, and Bailey Metzger
03/01/2018

In recent years, with the rise of collaborative work tools that enable teams to work remotely, more in-house counsel are working with clients at a distance. Research demonstrates that without an intentional effort to connect, it often can be difficult for colleagues to establish trust and effective working relationships. In this article, we offer some suggestions about how to establish, maintain, and enhance the remote working relationship.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… of sight. Even if you don’t have anything to report, it is important to regularly check with your client so you can … from your new guy. We’ve been doing business with this com- pany for years, and I’ve never seen this level of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Iohann Le Frapper and Randall Lewis
12/01/2013

Western companies entering Asia for business need not reinvent the wheel. This article is the accumulated wisdom from business leaders with over 25 years of experience in Asia. Read on to find a simple checklist of considerations and concerns that will allow you to learn from the errors and missteps of others.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Hong Kong, Singapore
for business need not reinvent the wheel. This article is the accumulated wisdom from business leaders with over 25 … president, international counsel. lewis_randall18@hotmail.com WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA DD3 … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Eric S. Crusius (Partner) and Robert K. Tompkins (Partner), Holland & Knight LLP
05/23/2023
3 pages

This Holland & Knight alert discusses what reaching the debt ceiling would potentially mean to government contractors and key considerations they should keep in mind.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: United States
… | Robert K. Tompkins Highlights The federal government is only weeks away from reaching the debt ceiling, meaning … & Knight LLP. All rights reserved. https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/c/crusius-eric-s … in mind. This resource was originally published on the website of Holland & Knight on May 17, 2023.   … Eric S. …
Articles
06/14/2016

Unless You Ask: A Guide For Law Departments to Get More From External Relationships

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Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Unless You Ask: A Guide For Law Departments to Get More From External Relationships … doing more to change the way they deliver legal services is that “clients aren’t asking for it.” Given that clients … that will sound impressive when described on the firm’s website? Having them show you the innovation is effective for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
The 2020 GBES observes that the pressure employees experience to compromise their organization’s ethics standards, policies, or the law is linked to an increased likelihood of observed misconduct. With this in mind, it sets out to answer three important questions.
… Docket Article Sustained Ethical Business Performance is a Game of “Follow the Leader” Jim Nortz Publication Date: … an increased likelihood of observed misconduct. With this in mind, it sets out to answer three important questions. … developing and implementing an ethical leadership workshop for Bausch & Lomb’s Advanced Management Development Program …
Articles
Eldar Mansurov, PETERKA & PARTNERS
08/18/2014

This short article presents significant changes in the regulation of Russian legal entities as part of the reform of Russia's Civil Code.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia
… 18, 2014 This short article presents significant changes in the regulation of Russian legal entities as part of the … as of 1st of September 2014. The purpose of this article is to give a brief overview of the most significant changes … that the respective rules on joint-stock companies for closed joint-stock companies and on limited liability …
Articles
Arshad (Paku) Khan, Executive Director, Jayati Handa, Associate, and Arunima Chatterjee, Associate, Khaitan & Co LLP
05/08/2017

This Top Ten addresses what in-house counsel should know about merger control in India.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… over 500 notifications received so far, indicating that it is on a progressive route something that is comforting in the … (TCIL) and TCISL under Section 43A of the Competition Act, for failing to notify and consummating certain … 1 The authors can be reached at paku.khan@khaitanco.com , jayati.handa@khaitanco.com , and …
Articles
Peter Connor, Founder & CEO, Alternatively Legal
08/15/2020
5 pages

Legal knowledge isn't everything when you're in-house counsel. In this article, learn how the development of non-legal skills can really boost your career.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… Report on the Re-skilling Revolution2 highlights, there is a critical and widespread need to re-skill and up-skill to … APPROACH VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 | 21 acla.acc.com LE GA L SK IL LS KN OW LE DG E OF TH E LA W DE EP IN A T … formed The O-shaped Lawyer Program.10 According to their website, they aim to ‘show that with a greater emphasis on a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2017
For every new technology, there’s a particular moment when something resembling a science fiction movie gadget becomes a part of our daily lives; whether it’s because the technology becomes accessible (e.g., the affordability of personal computers), the market is finally ready to embrace it (e.g., the success of Tesla’s electric cars), or myriad other reasons.
… Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: 04/24/2017 For every new technology, there’s a particular moment when … the affordability of personal computers), the market is finally ready to embrace it (e.g., the success of Tesla’s … For example, the ultimate consumer may no longer be buying well tested, ready-to-use, and neatly packaged …
Articles
Machiuanna Chu, Partner and Sharon Pang, Principal Economist - Competition, Deacons
09/22/2022
2 pages

On August 29, 2022, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (“HKCC”) published an Advisory Bulletin regarding the sharing of competitively sensitive information on employees’ employment conditions (such as future wages) among employers in the context of “joint negotiations” (“Joint Negotiation Advisory Bulletin”). In the Joint Negotiation Advisory Bulletin the HKCC outlines a set of guidance on the circumstances under which the exchange of information on employment conditions among employers may be justified in the context of joint negotiations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Asia, Hong Kong
… – Competition *This article was first published on Deacons website On August 29, 2022, the Hong Kong Competition … sensitive information among themselves. This may involve, for example, discussing or agreeing to a certain target wage … which the conduct may be deemed justifiable: a) There is a need for the relevant group of employers to negotiate …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
09/29/2014

To better understand the state of work-life balance among in-house lawyers, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the world’s largest organization dedicated to corporate counsel, reached out to more than 30,000 lawyers. This study explored the perceptions, experiences and intentions of in-house counsel by tenure, department size, industry, region, gender, caregiving status and other key metrics. Findings from this study provide insight into how organizations and leaders can benefit from the positive business outcomes of encouraging and fostering a climate of work-life balance for corporate lawyers.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
… encouraging and fostering a climate of work-life balance for corporate lawyers. Resource Details Interest Area: … Counsel. All rights reserved. For more information www.acc.com/surveys. 2014 ACC Global Work-Life Balance Report 1w w … you live and where you work. Indeed, work-life balance is the one universal diversity and inclusion issue. All of us …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 22, 2015 This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management. … Company's Social Media Policy. The intent of this Policy is not to restrict the flow of useful and appropriate … but to minimize the risk to the Company and its employees. Online comments not only reflect upon the Company but also …
Articles
Lawrence Guo, Jade & Fountain PRC Lawyers
09/19/2014
10 pages

This "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide reviews M&A legislation and procedures in China.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
Having been both a mergers and acquisitions lawyer and an advisor to John Ruggie, who developed the soft law standard for companies on human rights (embodied in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights), I am frequently asked the following question by M&A professionals: What do human rights have to do with us, and how is this different from what we are doing already?
… to John Ruggie, who developed the soft law standard for companies on human rights (embodied in the UN Guiding … What do human rights have to do with us, and how is this different from what we are doing already? Resource … assurance that the companies they invest in, regulate, buy from, and work for are respectful of others, companies …
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