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Articles
James A. Nortz
09/01/2017

Board directors must empower chief compliance officers (CCO) to ensure that they are effectively managing all of the company’s ethical and legal issues.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … reasonable prevention and detection of criminal conduct for which the organization would be vicariously liable.” The … charge a corpo- ration for a crime. One of these factors is “the existence and effectiveness of the corporation’s …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2020
2 pages

Regardless of whether your company has expressly adopted one or more of the Core Moral Values, it is vital that you and your leaders strive to create a work environment that is fair, respectful, compassionate, honest, and responsible.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
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… expressly adopted one or more of the Core Moral Values, it is vital that you and your leaders strive to create a work … . … Harness the Power of the 5 Core Moral Values For decades now, compliance and ethics profes- sionals, and … of acting as a “North Star” to help employees navigate a com- plex moral landscape and make ethical choices even in
Articles
Hogan Lovells
09/02/2016

As the dust settles after the vote for Brexit, the fashion industry and luxury brands sectors have been assessing the likely impact of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, European Union
… Articles Brexit – Implications for the Fashion and Luxury Brands Industry Author Hogan … September 2, 2016 As the dust settles after the vote for Brexit, the fashion industry and luxury brands sectors … on this link you will be redirected to a third-party website). … Hogan Lovells … 6376 … As the dust settles after …
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.

Resource Details
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
Dentons
09/20/2023
5 pages

Learn about the key updates on reporting thresholds, reportable information for financial contributions, and reporting exemptions in the final version of the implementing regulation for the Foreign Subsidies Regulation EU 2022/256.

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Region: European Union, Global
… updates on reporting thresholds, reportable information for financial contributions, and reporting exemptions in the … the reduced but still onerous reporting obligations. What is new in the final version of the IR and what are the key … EU 2022/256. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2023. … Dentons … Learn about the …
Articles
CMS
11/08/2022
3 pages

Learn about five common misperceptions regarding the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chaina and its implications for businesses.

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Region: Europe, Germany
… (Supply Chain Act or SCDDA) has been passed. Its objective is to get companies to incorporate human rights and … mailto:marion.bernhardt@cms-hs.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … businesses. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 20, 2022. … CMS … Learn about …
Articles
Jason Mark Anderman
09/01/2007

In-house counsel is under increasing pressure to perform at the highest level in the least amount of time. And, save the company money. An effective management method?- Six Sigma-"offers attorneys a way to do their job more effectively.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… Jason Mark Anderman August 31, 2007 In-house counsel is under increasing pressure to perform at the highest level … on con-tinuously improving performance. popularized within For-tune 500 corporations, its methods were first used to … Committee. He can be reached at jason_anderman@bd.com. ACC Docket 44 September 2007 jRACI Chart for Procurement …
Program Materials
Scott Bates -- vice president, general counsel & secretary, Rheem Manufacturing Company; Joseph B. Hanks -- vice president & general counsel, Evergreen Packaging Inc.; Laura N. Williams -- contracts, transactions, and operations attorney
05/19/2009

An overview of contract review and negotiation policies as well as a sample contract review policy and procedure. Includes provisions regarding the contract review policy, considerations of prior contractual relationships, standard contracts, non-standard contracts and RFP's, and specific issues requiring review and approval.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Institute & In-house Paralegal Program This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2009 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com � � � � � Tuesday, May 19 8:00-9:30am 106 Contract … Bates was the division general counsel and vice president for Georgia Gulf Corporation based in Atlanta. Prior to this …
Advocacy Filings
04/20/2018

General Counsel Letter to Congress on LSC FY2019 Funding

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Source: Resource Library
… to urge you to deliver on the promise of equal justice for all Americans by providing an increase in funding for the … their livelihoods, their health, and their families. LSC is the foundation on which the civil justice infrastructure … Amy Weaver President, Legal & General Counsel Salesforce.com, Inc. Clifford Weber Senior Vice President & General …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Alston & Bird LLP
09/30/2013

This memorandum provides an overview of the legal and strategic issues that should be considered by a Company before it engages in an open market common stock repurchase program.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a modified Dutch auction structure. The third alternative for repurchasing shares is an accelerated share repurchase program, in which the … the issuer by selling them short, covers the repurchase by buying the issuer’s shares in the open market over a period …
Articles
John S. DeGroote and Donald A. Loft
11/01/2007

Discusses how in-house attorneys control litigation with outside counsel and avoid falling victim to surprise expenses while managing legal spending.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… e and Donald A. Loft To: You From: Y our Opposing Counsel For in-house litigation counsel, there is no safe haven. Difficult constituencies—and the surprises … firm. he can be reached at john.degroote@ bearingpoint.com. DonalD a. loft is a litigation partner in the atlanta …
Articles
James D. Shomper and Kathleen Taylor Sooy
09/01/2000

This article focuses on the three stages of crisis management: the immediate stage, when you manage short-term effects; the intermediate stage, when you manage litigation and other collateral consequences and the final stage, when you evaluate long-term effects and put the crisis behind you.

… efforts opening lines of public communication with the com pany such as toll free telephone hotline to answer … more on public and media relations than on preparation for litigation you should be aware that groundwork for legal action is being laid You should assist your companys preliminary …
Program Materials
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/25/2011
69 pages

This presentation includes an overview of process improvement methodologies (including Six Sigma and Lean). Outlines framework for a process improvement project and showcases key tools to create a project charter, assess client requirements, and map a process. From ACC Value Challenge workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… (including Six Sigma and Lean). Outlines framework for a process improvement project and showcases key tools to … workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Resource Details Interest Area: … for review Reviewing Departments approve Final version is executed by vendor and by Contracts Administration Paper …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Consumer expectations concerning the use of their personal data are rapidly evolving as evidenced by the uptick in privacy-related news, regulations, and a general increase in understanding of the personal data lifecycle. Laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — regulations uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before seen rights to consumers. Consumer awareness and understanding of these rights will be accelerated through platforms, such as social media, and through mainstream activists.
… uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before … The amount of data that consumers are comfortable sharing is dependent on how much they trust the company. By … Essentially every organization that has a consumer-facing website also has a privacy notice, usually in the form of an …
Articles
Tom Cummins and Thomas Karalis, Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about the implications of the sanctions against Russia, regarding contract performance international arbitration.

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Region: Global, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Ukraine, United States, Australia, Japan
… majeure will generally excuse non- performance if an event is unforeseeable, beyond the control of the party seeking … will be suspended if the inability to https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … was originally published on February 25, 2022 on the website of Ashurst. Authors' profile: Tom Cummins , Partner, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/01/2023

A link to the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database, which includes filings of agreements and plans of mergers.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Find examples of merger agreements in the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database , … such as agreements and plans of mergers, such as in filings of form 8-K. When clicking on this link, you will be redirected to the website of the SEC. … A link to the US Securities Exchange …
Checklists
Doreen M. Edelman
07/01/2013

A recent article published by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. law.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, European Union, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, United States
… by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … that the following resources are made available by the website of Corporate Counsel Insight. The materials are free …
… of ACC educational programming, like the mini-MBA for in-house counsel. It was tough, but it gave me the … Labor & Employment Facebook Education & Events Join Now Is it time to renew your ACC membership? Renew online here The ACC Asia-Pacific Annual Meeting The …
Program Materials
Javier Fernández-Samaniego, Partner, Bird & Bird
06/26/2013

An overview of the information security risks inherent in cloud computing and their treatment in the European Union.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… e-Privacy Directive 2002/58/EC – article 4 • Proposal for a EU General Data Protection Regulation – articles 30 -31 … COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY • The personal data breach is likely to adversely affect the personal data or privacy … Partner +34 91 790 6010 javier.samaniego@twobirds.com @twobirdsIT Bird & Bird (Spain) LLP Jorge Juan, 8 – 1 …
Program Materials
James Bellerjeau <br />Martine Petetin <br />Gian-Reto Schulthess
06/08/2009

This material discusses how to be an effective manager, managing the legal department workload, and managing the individual workload.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… –  Balance important aspects of your life –  Be healthy for the long term –  Master your emotions B.  Set Priorities … are against you 7 2. Managing the Legal Department Why is Efficiency / Workload Management so Important? •  Pressure … •  Use password managers for web sites (e.g. www.billeo.com) •  Use index / desktop search software for full text …
Articles
K Royal
01/01/2020
2 pages

With the California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) going into effect in 2020, here’s what US in-house counsel should consider when creating data policies.

… residents will have the right to know what personal data is collected about them and how it is used. Businesses that … comply with CCPA. The law is expected to serve as a model for other states and nations, so in-house counsel who are not … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. K Royal ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TRUSTARC …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Health Care Compliance Association & Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
06/21/2012

This survey provides research findings regarding the ways in which compliance and ethics professionals have managed the rise of social media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… increases in usage by adults, changing them from vehicles for teens to communicate to platforms used by multiple … executives around the world, and Facebook’s user base is so large that, were it a country, it would be the third … and evolution have emerged great risks. Inappro- priate online behavior has cost individuals their jobs. Companies …
Articles
Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, Contoural, Inc.
12/14/2022
5 pages

In development or update of a records program it may appear that once a company has its policies and processes, roadmap, tools, and technology in place, some may believe they are done. However, here is still a critical task remaining: employee behavior change management.

… Articles What Is Employee Behavior Change Management and Why Is It So Important for Your Records Program Author Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, … (CBT) for RIM Program Trainers Provides in-person or online training to Executives or others, as necessary …
Articles
Michael F. Cunningham and Thomas R. Simmons
03/01/2003

This article provides in-house counsel a framework to understand the wage and hour provisions of the FLSA.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Exempt Or Nonexempt: A Practical Guide For Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under The FLSA Author Michael F. … March 2003 ACCA Docket 4 3 KT Michael F. Cunningham is assistant vice president of all staff counsel operations … He is available at Mike.Cunningham@infinity-insurance.com. Thomas R. Simmons is a partner at Arter & Hadden, a …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
2 pages

In a Post-Roe world health care provider entities must consider the impact of the decision on their ability to provide pregnancy and abortion-related services. Use this checklist to review the impact of the restrictions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… and who may seek to travel to states where abortion is legal to obtain prescription drugs intended to terminate a … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com | Consider implications associated with off-label … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … In a Post-Roe world …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about the January 2023 draft guidance by Canada's Competition Bureau on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements and how it would affect enforcements as criminal offenses beginning June 23, 2023.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada, North America
… 45(1.1) reads as follows: 45 (1.1) Every person who is an employer commits an offence who, with another employer … Partner, Toronto D +1 416 862 3416 adam.goodman@dentons.com Sandy Walker Partner, Toronto D +1 416 863 4517 … 23, 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/08/2022
To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who’ve been there — literally. Raysul-Engesul Group GC Rafael Barreto-Garcia profiles Brazil’s legal operating environment. #ACCDocket
Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
in Brazil’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are known for providing quality legal services without foreign language barriers. Brazil, however, is a big country with almost the same number of licensed … in the region for m-commerce (mobile commerce, i.e., buying and selling of goods and services through wireless …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
48 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Australian construction plans.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in France. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … fraud and investigations in France. Please note that this is the state of the law before "Loi Sapin 2.” The Q&A gives a … and so on). Translations are available on the Legifrance website for principal codes but these translated texts are …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Key things you need to know about public inquiries that businesses and other organizations can face in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… Baroness Heather Hallett DBE as chair. The inquiry is likely to take evidence from a wide range of businesses. … +44 20 7320 3911 M +44 7887 628118 james.fairbairn@dentons.com Malcolm Gunnyeon Partner, Aberdeen D +44 33 0222 1774 … United Kingdom. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 15, 2022. … Dentons … Key …
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