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Andrew C. Gratz
12/01/2010

Your company has just announced it will be filing for reorganization under chapter 11. First, take a deep breath. Now what? You and your team have a staggering amount of work to accomplish in a short period of time, without any guarantee of success or even employment upon completion. Plan appropriately and your company’s story might not end at chapter 11.

… Never forget that chapter 11 reorganization is inherently a legal process and that the legal department … Gratz can be contacted at andrew. gratz@lyondellbasell.com. Never forget that Chapter 11 reorganization is … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Practical Law
05/18/2017
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … The CMA publishes more detailed information on its website at Phase 2 (see Section XVI). This information may …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
The problem with this understandable response to a compliance crisis is that corporations with overblown compliance programs may end up becoming less able to manage their legal and ethical risks.
… Docket Article Less Is More Jim Nortz Publication Date: 08/01/2015 The problem … of these new restrictions were quite sensible and overdue. For example, prior to 9/11 you could carry through security a … of their role in the company, to endure lengthy live and online anti-corruption training sessions. They may supplement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
The current environment holds challenges for us all. Once it has passed, and it will pass, we will have to deal with the consequences. How we deal with these circumstances and what follows remains firmly in our hands.
… Date: 12/18/2020 The current environment holds challenges for us all. Once it has passed, and it will pass, we will … monitor the 24- hour news cycle. It can be overwhelming. Online streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime … repeated by one of the main characters. Bridge of Spies  is a 2015 historical drama starring Tom Hanks as lawyer James …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
But while technologists work daily to demonstrate (to regulators, to investors, and to consumers) the road-readiness of autonomous vehicles, the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and second by science.
… Docket Article The Regulatory Future: Compliance in the Age of Self-driving Cars Kimberly Y. Chainey Robert … the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and … and today’s urban landscape is decidedly ill-prepared for the tech infrastructure necessary for next generation …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/24/2013

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. … 2013. DATES: This correction is effective June 28, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Reingold, Chief … 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
All too often, engaging a new service or entering into a different transaction — and assuming certain risks as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that will help in-house counsel balance their dual guide and strategic advisor roles as they seek the right path.
… as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that … prioritizing important items, and referring to a request for proposal. Rely on experts. Your procurement team should … losing you as a customer; selling you what you intend to buy; and making sure its product descriptions accurately …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
Simon Brookes is Telstra’s deputy group general counsel and the general counsel for Telstra International.
… Laurie Adamson Publication Date: 08/01/2015 Simon Brookes is Telstra’s deputy group general counsel and the general counsel for Telstra International. Resource Details … Simon Brookes … (ISPs) with respect to claims by rights holders of online copyright infringement by ISP customers,” he says. …
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Megan Belcher and Joe Glynias
04/01/2012

There has been a significant increase in disability discrimination charges. According to the EEOC, this spike is largely due to the expanded “regarded as” definition of disability contained in the Act. This article focuses on accommodating impairments, rather than the definition of a disability.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… discrimination charges. According to the EEOC, this spike is largely due to the expanded “regarded as” definition of … act (adaaa) and the equal employment opportunity com- mission’s (eeoc) interpreting regula- tions that … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, and Rhian Banks, Managing Associate - Solicitor and Chartered UK & EU Trade Mark Attorney, Freeths LLP
11/25/2020
3 pages

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… 2020 Freeths LLP confirms that there will be no disruption for clients with EU trade marks or Community registered … UK trade mark. This will be free of charge; nothing is required of the trade mark proprietor to obtain the … but details of the newly cloned mark will be available online. Trade Mark owners can opt out of receiving a cloned …
Articles
Sabine Chalmers
05/01/2007

Discusses how to apply a commitment to diversity to global legal teams today.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… was nothing short of spectacular—27° Celsius (that’s 80° for you Fahren- heit folks), the sound of samba and a … challenges, Brazil in gen- eral—and Carnaval in particular—is a wonderful advertisement for the power of diversity. Men … it in global legal teams today. This may be a provocative com- ment and a gross generalization, but I concluded that in
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty; Invocon, Inc.
05/01/2014
2 pages

For small law department lawyers, doing non-legal tasks comes with the territory. The author stresses the importance of unplugging from the never-ending litany of “to do” tasks and connecting with a partner, friend, child or parent.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
Audience: Small Law Departments
… Maryrose Delahunty; Invocon, Inc. May 1, 2014 2 pages For small law department lawyers, doing non-legal tasks comes … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND … waiting on the next delivery from our supply store is not an option when something runs out. (The fact that I …
Program Materials
06/06/2017

Implementing a Contract Management System

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Not Take a Lifetime Contract Management at Colgate Scope Buy Side NDA, Supply, Services, Sows, Logistics, … Develop Road Map Implement Evaluate Current State What is in-scope? How are you doing it today? People, process, … Learned Part art, part science Ownership at the top Look for existing internal programs Avoid favoring internal tools …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable LLP
02/12/2014

This resource is a sample checklist of items to consider when using social media to promote a contest or other event.

… Author Venable LLP February 12, 2014 This resource is a sample checklist of items to consider when using social … Facebook platform-based application (see Apps on Facebook.com), either on a Canvas Page or an application on a Page … in each tweet regarding the promotion, direct users to a website for the full promotion rules. � FORM SOCIAL MEDIA …
Articles
Phil Strauss
09/01/2007

Knowing your limitations is the most powerful tool you can have. Read Phil Strauss' witty column on understanding your boundaries.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Phil Strauss August 31, 2007 Knowing your limitations is the most powerful tool you can have. Read Phil Strauss' … are his alone. Phil can be reached at pstrauss@sfba-acca.com. “A man’s got to know his limitations.”—Clint eastwood as … portrayal of sonny Crockett on Miami Vice broke new ground for the morally ambiguous police drama, paving the way for
Program Materials
William Davis Harn, Nicky Jatana, Lisa Lewis
06/02/2014

This presentation covers the basics, such as investigating internal complaints, responding to government investigations, addressing ADA and accommodation issues, managing overtime pay and FLSA classification compliance, handling leave issues and avoiding retaliation claims. It also covers emerging issues, such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination and class action waivers.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Enterprises, Incorporated William Davis Harn William Harn is senior vice president, senior counsel for City National Bank the largest banking institution … •  Benefits of BYOD policy: §  Employer avoids cost of buying devices and data/cell plans for employees §  …
Articles
Barbara Kolsun and Matthew D. Asbell
09/01/2011

Contrary to public belief, the use of stock images and “royalty free” licenses can pose a significant risk to your company. For instance, what restrictions does your company face for incorporating a stock image into its logo? Be sure to paint a clear picture now, or else your designer may not be the only one heading back to the drawing board.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… free” does not necessarily mean that the stock image is in the public domain and can be freely used in any manner. … owner’s copyright. This article will first identify the com- mon limitations to “royalty free” licenses, and then … of ownership to the hiring company. Since most stock website licenses contain language explicitly indicating that …
Articles
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
148 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Kentucky (United States).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Kentucky Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Wyatt, … Tarrant & Combs, LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … authorization to do so. We invite you to visit our website for detailed informa- tion about our history, …
Articles
William A. Wise and Kirk Teska
04/01/2004

Learn to better supervise the use of resources in patent studies, litigation and prosecution.

… a call from a manager one day who claims that a competitor is blatantly copying an important part of Acme’s patented … of Boston College. He is available at William.Wise@analog.com. Kirk Teska, a patent attorney, is the managing partner … patents using a commercial search engine or the PTO’s free website service at www.uspto.gov. Commercial search engines …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/06/2022
Ecolab’s Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while working remotely. #ACCDocket
… Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … “No person is an island, entire of itself; every person is a piece of … continent, a part of the main.”    - John Donne   For many in-house counsel, working remotely from home and foregoing …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/23/2023
2 pages

As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) will be required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register will need to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in scope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.

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Region: Netherlands, Europe
… applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply … Region: Netherlands, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Netherlands Corporate Alert UBO Registrations of Trusts … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
2 pages

As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) are required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register had to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in cope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Netherlands, Europe
… applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply … Region: Netherlands, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Netherlands Corporate Alert UBO Registrations of Trusts … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/21/2014

This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the board of directors.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Contracts Shareholder Engagement Policy July 21, 2014 This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the … online on the corporate governance page of the BMO website. A. Shareholder communications with the BMO Board of … Street West Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A1 board.directors@bmo.com Communication to our Chairman may be read by the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
08/16/2018

When GDPR was enacted in May 2018, companies throughout the EU needed to have processes in place to guard personal data. Employee data comes in many different forms so Employers need to create processes to safeguard that information.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Is Your Staff Management Ready for the GDPR? Author Russell … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
Articles
Christian Laux, Laux Lawyers, Attorneys-at-Law
12/12/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … data collections is public and can be accessed through the website of the FDPIC (www.edoeb.admin.ch). 28 Effect of …
Articles
Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the British Virgin Islands.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: British Virgin Isles
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and customer.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Hotel and Customer February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and customer. … commitment is [NUMBER]. Cut-off Date: The “cut-off date” for reserving rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 p.m. local time … without incurring any penalties and/or fees. StarGroup Website: Hotel will create a free customized website for
Articles
Rebecca Ditsch, Managing Editor of Practitioner Insights - Employment on WestlawNext
04/24/2013

This article contains some considerations that lawyers representing both sellers and buyers should keep in mind during any acquisition, merger, or spin-off of a business with a focus on US law.

… Articles Top Ten Employment Considerations for Sellers and Buyers in Acquisitions (United States) Author … in the process have left some lawyers asking if that trend is back. We may not know for awhile, but the following are … inserting language into the purchase agreement that it was buying the assets "free and clear of all liabilities." An …
Articles
Carolyn Ladd
04/01/2011

Read this 2012 Tabbie Award-winning and Communicator Award-winning article!
Although previous case rulings have sunk the high hopes of marijuana users, several states now extend employment protection for those with a prescription. However, marijuana is still considered illegal in any circumstance under federal law. Dazed and confused? This feature will lead you out of the haze.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
for those with a prescription. However, marijuana is still considered illegal in any circumstance under federal … University. She can be contacted at carolyn.h.ladd@ boeing.com. Fisher & Phillips LLP attorneys at law Solutions at … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
40 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in Australia. It also summarizes the laws regulating employment relationships, including redundancies and mass layoffs, and provides short overviews on competition law; data protection; and product liability and safety. In addition, there are comprehensive summaries on taxation and tax residency; and intellectual property rights over patents, trade marks, registered and unregistered designs.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
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 … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
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