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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
This article will review the most prominent global supply chain transparency laws and regulations, discuss how companies can implement robust compliance programs, examine the pitfalls that can accompany supply chain policies and disclosures, and describe how to deal with problems that arise.
… chains have become more global and diverse, however, this is no easy task. Even first-tier suppliers can be … along the way. Complex supply chains provide opportunities for bad actors. Governments increasingly rely on businesses … and all things being equal, 78 percent of Americans would buy an American product over one from another country. In an …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample human resources handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Human Resources Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample human resources handbook. Resource Details … have the right to end the employment relationship, for any reason, at any time, with or without cause, and with … our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is located on our website at [WEBSITE HYPERLINK]. Contact the Chief Financial …
Articles
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
10/01/2013
44 pages

This report deals with conflict of interest, focusing solely on broker-dealers, the entities the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulates.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… one party’s interests will occur, the history of finance is replete with examples of situations where financial … oversight and enforcement action.3 (See Appendix I for a non-exhaustive list of conflicts-related rules.) This … investors as packaged investment strategies representing buy-and-hold, longer-term investments rather than …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's visitors and followers via social media platforms, and strive to always do so in a manner which is respectful and responsible.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Social Media December 22, 2015 This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's … social media can be used to strengthen our overall brand. For all intents and purposes we consider Facebook, Twitter, … an everyday basis. 2. Purpose & Procedures As a part of an online Marketing Team, you will be encouraged to participate …
Articles
Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Understand the force majeure implications of the Ukraine conflict (and related sanctions) for contracts.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Sweden
… as regards implementation of international sanctions, it is easy to overlook some key considerations when reviewing FM … including a reservation of rights. https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … contracts. This article was originally published on the website of Ashurst on March 1, 2022. … Ashurst … Understand …
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Dentons
04/25/2023
1 pages

Learn how Turkey governs data transfers - both domestically and cross-border.

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Region: Turkey, Europe
… regulatory measures focusing on data transfers. Turkey is no exception when it comes to regulating data transfers … article has been co-authored by Kağan Dora (kdora@baseak.com), Bora İkiler (bikiler@baseak.com), Neslihan Kasap … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn how …
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Dentons
11/03/2022
5 pages

Learn about risks with trading in green electricity based on the practices in China.

… on the green electricity trading practice in China. How is the Contract for Green Electricity Trading structured? So … taking, action based on its content. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 5 • Key Terms and Major Legal Risks … in China. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in June 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Mark R. Jeske
09/01/2002

Read this article to learn methods that one legal department has used to add to the bottom line, practice tips, and action items to devise your own strategy for controlling costs.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… tips, and action items to devise your own strategy for controlling costs. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … 106-123, 1 0 6 ACTA Docket September 2002 spat Inland Inc. is a $2 billion steel manufacturer located in the heart of … J.D./IVI.B.A. program. He is available at Marc.jeske@lspat.com. THE THREE C'S When in-house counsel hire outside …
Articles
Emily Neisloss Roisman and Michael Hobbs
07/01/2012

Accidents happen. And when they do, a waiver may determine whether or not your company is held liable. Recent court cases, however, suggest that waivers executed by parents on behalf of their children are unenforceable in certain states. Learn why and where these agreements fall short, and what you can do to further protect your company.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… do, a waiver may determine whether or not your company is held liable. Recent court cases, however, suggest that … Committee. She can be contacted at eroisman@feldinc.com. MICHAEL HOBBS is a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP. … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Jason Romrell
09/01/2011

As corporations continue to focus on cost reduction and increased efficiency, a second wave of strategic initiatives has brought value back into the limelight. Legal departments and firms should work together to implement new practices that are mutually beneficial. You have two choices: Ride the wave or wait for it to crash down on top of you.

… case management processes.” and the economic downturn is only accelerating corporate legal cost-cutting measures. … the quality level. I don’t want an early draft if it’s not com- plete, neat, spell-checked and properly formatted.” On … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/27/2021
All entities operating in Australia that have AU$100 million in annual revenue are required to submit modern slavery reports, outlining actions taken to address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains. Members of Fujitsu’s legal team share tips from its most recent report.
… and underpayment. Developments in state law The Act is also supplemented by state legislation, including New … odds with the Act is the introduction of a penalty regime for breaches of the legislation. The potential for new … 2020 (FY2019) is published on the Australian Government’s Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements . An initial …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about potential hazards and opportunities for borrowers and lenders with regard to ESG.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia, United Kingdom, European Union
… Articles ESG Financing Pitfalls and Opportunities for Lenders and Borrowers (Dentons) Author Dentons April 24, … and in particular, sustainable finance. In the EU, there is, among other things, the EU taxonomy for sustainable … to ESG. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
2 pages

Learn about the latest developments in greenwash claims and challenges in enforcement in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… The absence of enforcement action so far from the FCA is in contrast to other regulators such as the Advertising … 5527 M +44 07752 123552 sarah.partridge- smith@dentons.com Felicity Ewing Partner, London D +44 20 7320 6066 … Kingdom. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in November 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/12/2023
2 pages

Learn about requirements of new bill (SB 1162) in California on reporting of pay.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… employer uses a third party to post the job. “Pay scale” is defined as the salary or hourly wage range that the … Angeles D +1 213 243 6028 (ext 36028) erin.bass@dentons.com Peter Stockburger Office Managing Partner, San Diego D +1 … of pay. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
11/09/2022
3 pages

Learn about Personal Data Protections Law in coming into force in February 2023.

Resource Details
Region: Oman, United Arab Emirates
… Communications and Information Technology (Ministry) is responsible for implementing the PDPL. The Minister of … D +968 7117 1470 M +971 52816 1072 jamie.gibson@dentons.com Simon Topping Senior Legal Consultant, Muscat D +968 2457 … 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
As governments around the world enact and enforce ever stricter anticorruption laws, the need to effectively manage sales intermediary corruption risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by implementing the following six essential elements of an effective sales intermediary anticorruption compliance program (ACP).
… risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by … Source: ACC Docket … Perhaps the most vexing challenge for ethical multinational corporations is managing corruption … oversight. 6. Training Develop and implement a live and online training program for employees sufficient to provide …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/13/2017
Taking on the role of a teacher, lecturer, or adjunct professor is a great opportunity to shape the next generation of lawyers, businesspeople, and other professionals. With so many different possibilities for stepping up your classroom game, it may be difficult to know where to start. We’ve narrowed the field down to eight advanced teaching tactics for lawyers to consider.
… Docket Article Tactics for the Lawyer Turned Teacher: 8 Ways to Step Up Your … on the role of a teacher, lecturer, or adjunct professor is a great opportunity to shape the next generation of … basic elements of a business plan by reading about them online. However, they will benefit from your teaching if you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Lawyers support the creative process to ensure advertising successfully drives revenue and avoids litigation.
… Source: ACC Docket … Original artwork by Bussolati.com Cheat Sheet  Medium matters. The speed of social media is double-edged; infringement may be noticed immediately, but … an in-house marketing department would create – brochures, website, labels, flyers, or other collateral – would not fall …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
3 pages

This checklist will help you examined all the non-benefits considerations for the workplace in a Post-Roe world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Social, and Corporate Governance: The employer is getting pressure from stakeholders (shareholders, board of … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. 3 ebglaw.com | What types of benefit plans provide travel benefits for … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … This checklist will …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about New Zealand's Personal Data Protection Law, ratified in October 2022.

Resource Details
Region: New Zealand, Australia / Pacific
… . … 1 Scope of Personal Data Protection Law Firstly, it is worth noting that the PDP Law applies to any person, … and (4) data transmission. https://dentons.hprplawyers.com/en/andre-rahadian … 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in November 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/25/2023
4 pages

Learn about the state of data transfer laws and regulations in China and takeaways on developing trends.

Resource Details
Region: China, Asia, Global
… concerning identified or identifiable natural persons that is recorded by electronic or other means. This means … its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 5 … trends. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
09/19/2023
3 pages

Learn about post-Covid privacy issues and takeaways for employers in recent Canadian court cases.

Resource Details
Region: Canada, North America
… pages Learn about post-Covid privacy issues and takeaways for employers in recent Canadian court cases. Resource … information by private organizations. The purpose of PIPA is stated in section 2 of the legislation as follows: “The … court cases. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in May, 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
12/07/2022
2 pages

Learn about key trends and considerations around ESG policies in business supply chains.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom, Europe, Global
… This raises the stakes to gain customer loyalty and it is now important for brands to operate end-to-end visibility … +44 20 7246 7159 Your Key Contacts 2 tim.constable@dentons.com M +44 7407 675 707 ashley.morgan@dentons.com Lorna … chains. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about key …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the importance of liquidators in Hong Kong and recent increased scrutiny of them in their courts.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong, Asia, China, Global
… of crucial importance where there are risks that a company is approaching the end of its operating cycle. Liquidators … Keady, David Kwok and Hugo Lo. 2 https://hongkong.dentons.com/en/richard-keady … courts. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about Nigeria's legal treatment of employees who resign in anticipation of disciplinary proceedings.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Nigeria, Africa
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … It is common practice to find employees resigning upon becoming … employed to avoid summary dismissal which is the penalty for gross misconduct under most contracts of employment. It … proceedings. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Lili Jian, China General Counsel, Ferrero
10/01/2014

Chinese people can be very indirect in expressing what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and agree to have some when you ask them the second time.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and … Daily, an English- language daily newspaper www.chinadaily.com.cn China Tourism Guide www.cnto.org B EI JI N G I N TE R … department resources and mitigate risk. • WestlawNext® Online Legal Research • Practical Law™ Know-How • Business …
Articles
Baird Holm LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
49 pages

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Lex Mundi member firm October 15, 2016 49 pages This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Nebraska Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Baird Holm … entities through its Corporations Division. The Division’s website has many forms used by corporations and other …
Articles
Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
258 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to aviation laws and regulations around the world.

Issued covered in this guide include aircraft trading, finance and leasing, litigation, and dispute resolution.

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Region: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… 12th Edition 2024 Aviation Law Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … event, whose date and place will be announced on our website. Annual Conference – Wala XIII, Paris 2023: ‘Enabling …
Program Materials
Frank DeCarlo, Charles DeLeon, Gretchen L. Klebasko
05/21/2013

Why do we have compliance programs and what does it take to make them Effective with a capital “E?” Why do we care? What is the role of in-house counsel in making sure that effectiveness is achieved and delivered? Effective ethics and compliance programs are important both preventatively – to make sure that bad conduct does not occur – and after the fact – to make sure that bad conduct gets addressed so it doesn’t continue and won’t happen again. Moreover, not having an effective program can have disastrous consequences. Come learn how to develop it into much more than a code of conduct gathering dust on the shelf.

… them Effective with a capital “E?” Why do we care? What is the role of in-house counsel in making sure that … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 800 - Effective … individuals are assigned overall responsibility for the program Reasonable effort must be made to avoid …
Articles
Dentons
04/12/2023
2 pages

Learn about recent laws and regulations in China on the use of data and protection of cross-border data transfers.

Resource Details
Region: China, Asia
… to include a confidentially clause under which the company is obligated not to disclose or otherwise misappropriate the … its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 3 … transfers. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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