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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
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
… 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 …
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 …
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 …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
06/06/2014
55 pages

This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of employee benefits. The InfoPAK will focus on how ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code apply to health and welfare and retirement benefits provided by employers to their employees in the United States.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Jackson Lewis P.C. June 6, 2014 55 pages This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general … Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association …
Articles
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
09/21/2015

This InfoPAK is designed to help a company understand three areas of US law that regulate efforts to influence government decision-making: campaign finance law, lobbying disclosure law, and gift law. In this day and age, a successful company often needs to: (1) participate in selecting those who control government; (2) know what disclosure consequences arise from lobbying government; and (3) avoid nasty pitfalls relating to developing friendships in the government sector. Originally published in September 2009, updated in September 2015.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Dickstein Shapiro LLP September 21, 2015 This InfoPAK is designed to help a company understand three areas of US … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … and Labor Organizations (2007), available on its website.108 The FEC also has its own electronic filing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Each year over 100 in-house counsel from around Australia participate in the ACC Australia Mentoring Program. Past participants Chaman Sidhu and Alexandra Smith share their experience and provide insights on how to successful build a mentoring relationship.
… build a mentoring relationship. Chaman Sidhu Sidhu is legal director and company secretary at Envato Pty Ltd. … From Melbourne headquarters, Envato runs global websites for the creative professional community, such as e-commerce … marketplaces for digital items and freelance services, and online learning courses. Sidhu was previously general counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
So how does the diversity mandate translate for lawyers looking to position their legal departments as not only defenders of the legal faith, but also as good business partners in the quest for profitability? It’s all about finding, hiring and retaining the best, brightest and most diverse lawyers you can find.
… Docket Article Don’t Let Your Bright Stars Fade: Strategies for Building a Diverse Legal Department K. Steven Blake Lee … that embraces diversity (or alternatively, one that is indifferent or hostile) is also one of the principal … recruitment efforts of self-identified diverse lawyers to online talent management websites or affinity group job …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
In this article we will primarily focus on examples of using data in the context of patent litigation and prosecution activity.
… drive results. Legal analytics represents a paradigm shift for lawyers. Lawyers can now combine insights gleaned from … feature attracts a claim of patent infringement, and it is part of a product with little revenue and a low level of … can be gleaned from various sources, including the USPTO website. Yahoo has also used data about litigation results to …
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 …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

The UK's Employment Appeal Tribunal held that dismissing an employee, who refused to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this article.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United Kingdom
… to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this … D +44 20 7320 5404 M +44 7471 953197 laura.anthony@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … This resource was originally published May 23, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … The UK's Employment Appeal …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

Learn about the Digital Markets Act Regulation, EU legislation to regulate gatekeeper firms, and questions about the effects of its new approaches compared to ordinary competition law.

Resource Details
Region: European Union, Czech Republic
… to My Resources … The Digital Markets Act Regulation (DMA) is an upcoming piece of EU legislation to regulate behavior … Bratislava M +420 724 366 991 tomas.pavelka@dentons.com Adam Přerovský Senior Associate, Prague D +420 236 082 … resource was originally published June 15, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about the Digital …
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the National Labor Relations Board's proposed rulemaking for replacement of 2020 rules for assessing joint employer status and how employers will need to manage temporary workers and contracts.

Resource Details
Region: United States, North America
… proposed rulemaking notes in Section 4 that an employer is a joint employer of particular employees that have “an … +1 515 246 7993 M + 1 515 480 4557 joellen.whitney@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … contracts. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Paul Otto and Brian Kennedy
03/01/2016
4 pages

This article analyzes and defines a list of minimum cybersecurity safeguards that were developed as a result of a cybersecurity survey for the state of California.

… that were developed as a result of a cybersecurity survey for the state of California. Resource Details Interest Area: … Team Exercises Implement Multi­Factor Authentication for Online Accounts The Report states the California Attorney … them to request additional verification of identity, is often equally effective— and it’s free. …
Articles
James A. Nortz
07/01/2015

James Nortz weighs in on the paradoxical failures of heavy-handed compliance programs.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Business Ethics — Less Is More Author James A. Nortz July 1, 2015 James Nortz weighs … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … of these new restrictions were quite sensible and overdue. For example, prior to 9/11 you could carry through security a …
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