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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to the southern tip of India. Being strategically located between the Middle East region and Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka is considered to be the emerging gateway to India, China, and other South Asian countries.
… A. Ranasinghe Publication Date: 07/01/2018 Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to the southern tip … access the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka at www.boi.lk for investment opportunities. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/05/2024
With rapid increases in AI capability comes ​uncertainty and fear​ around job security within the legal industry. However, ​with ​th​is​ ​uncertainty ​​comes a ​welcome opportunity to​ consider​​ ​strategic transitions ​and​ unlock greater potential in your career, share Jessica Lehman and Shema Mbyirukira #ACCDocket #career #AI
… job security within the legal industry. However, ​with ​th​is​ ​uncertainty ​​comes a ​welcome opportunity to​ … a loss of identity. Artwork by fran_kie / Shutterstock.com Many of the reasons attorneys are averse to change are … a few years ago that essentially said, “You don’t owe me for the 30 minutes I spent doing the work, you owe me for the …
Articles
Alexandra B. Shalom, C. Frederick Geilfuss II, Foley & Lardner LLP
07/08/2022
2 pages

Learn about enforcement action taken by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2022 against hospitals, to enforce CMS's Hospital Price Transparency Rule that took effect on January 1, 2021.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Articles Price Transparency Enforcement is Here – Hospitals Beware (United States) Author Alexandra … Learn about enforcement action taken by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2022 against … the initial warning, CMS again reviewed each hospital’s website and found continued deficiencies. CMS then issued a …
Articles
Rebecca Yoder, Director, Legal Operations Consulting, Epiq
09/20/2023
1 pages

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is often caught in cross-functional turf wars. Consequently, many find that the system in place is not the hoped-for “silver bullet,” especially as unmet requirements surface across the organization. Moreover, the benefits documented in the CLM business case may always seem just beyond reach, especially as phased roll-outs stall amidst frustration and disappointment that what was pitched by the vendor turned out to be more difficult to actualize than it seemed.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 20, 2023 1 pages Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is often caught in cross-functional turf wars. Consequently, many find that the system in place is not the hoped-for “silver bullet,” especially as unmet requirements surface …
Articles
Rodolfo Rivera and Frank Morreale
05/01/2017

By learning how to properly utilize jury consultants, in-house counsel can build upon their litigation expertise and highlight areas of the process that may be misunderstood.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… more walking. CHEAT SHEET. ■■ Keeping focus. A focus group is a collection of six to 24 people who are selected by a … School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri. rudy.rivera@fnf.com Frank Morreale is a business litigator with Nelson … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
United Nations Global Compact
10/09/2015
32 pages

This article encourages Boards and CEOs to raise awareness about how businesses can support the rule of law, and promote collective action in engaging governments to advance the rule of law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Uganda, and United Kingdom. Design: Spumma. www.spumma.com Photo Credits: Cover: Istock/Wesley VanDinter, Page 4: UN … Manager, Legal and Governance Disclaimer: This publication is intended strictly for learning purposes. The inclusion of … by publicizing the business case for its actions on its website. Please refer to Section 7 for more information on …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
24 pages

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

… 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 … of the notification process is available on the JFTC's website
Articles
Todd H. Silberman
03/01/2013

Members respond to question of how to deal with an RFP requesting contract exceptions, particularly when dealing with a large corporation.

… Articles Wisdom of the Crowd—How to Respond to Requests for Contract Exceptions Author Todd H. Silberman March 1, … for MESillA vAllEy TrAnSPorTATion todd.silberman@m-v-t.com ACC’s Assistant General Counsel Sabrina Bosse collated … gorilla corporation? ■■■ The appropriate response is usually situation- specific depending on the size and type …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/01/2021
3 pages

This checklist contains a sample list of questions that can be used as a starting point for conducting due diligence from a privacy and security standpoint.

Resource Details
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… list of questions that can be used as a starting point for conducting due diligence from a privacy and security … FOLEY & LARDNER LLP DRAFTER’S NOTE: The following document is provided as a template and is not legal advice. The … card and other financial account numbers; information online from children under the age of 13) or Personal Health …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of every company. For every in-house lawyer with patent applications considered or pending, these new cases highlight some of the important strategies you need to protect your intellectual property.
… 09/01/2019 Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of … Recordkeeping can help in experimental testing, and it is recommended that documentation reflects the purpose of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
I recently celebrated my 10th year as NetApp’s general counsel. Of all the things I could have imagined when I started at NetApp in 2010, leading an organization during a global pandemic certainly was not one of them. As we navigate this massive dislocation, I wonder: What advice would I give to my 2010 fresh-faced, eager self?
… the things I could have imagined when I started at NetApp in 2010, leading an organization during a global pandemic … you make tough choices like that, you will not get credit for it at the time. In hindsight, however, people will come … speak for themselves. 2. Passive, not active, resistance is the real problem Any leader taking over a new team or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/27/2023
Wisdom is your gold chip to a solid career as well as deep personal satisfaction shares James Bellerjeau in this Career Path column.
#ACCDocket
… Life James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 03/27/2023 Wisdom is your gold chip to a solid career as well as deep personal … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com You might greatly improve your quality of life by … people don't appreciate these simple rules: When demand for goods and services remains constant but supplies are …
Program Materials
Steve Douse - King & Ballow
08/13/2004

Review of antitrust risk related to competitor collaboration.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… and other costs.” – FTC/DOJ Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors (2000) i i i ll i i i i … i i l i i i i li ll i i 3Many Legitimate Purposes • R&D • Buying • Production • Marketing • Distribution • … effects, violates rule of reason • Even if joint venture is not inherently anticompetitive, some of its terms or …
Program Materials
Wendy Li, Howard Lindenberg, Marco Santori
10/19/2015

Virtual currency is growing in use and recognition. Major entities, such as Microsoft, are beginning to recognize and accept Bitcoin payments, but most in-house counsel have little familiarity with virtual currency. Learn what it is, how it functions, how it may impact your clients and what domestic and international regulatory and enforcement regimes and issues – including enforcement actions and criminal prosecutions – have arisen from the evolving world of virtual currency. We will explain and explore the answers to these questions and demonstrate a Bitcoin transaction.

… Marco Santori October 19, 2015 Virtual currency is growing in use and recognition. Major entities, such as … 3. Cryptographically protected 4. Trustless 5. Endless for possibilities for implementation beyond currency (think: … of Singapore] does not intervene.” (https://www.techinasia.com/singapore-government-decides-interfere- bitcoin/) Virtual …
Articles
Program Materials
10/19/2009
5 pages

Contract management can mean a number of things to a number of people. In many cases they are looking at one stage in the contract life cycle. There is money to be saved at each stage of the life cycle if you have the resources to manage your contracts rather than responding to each. Every point identified in this article will not apply to every contract, but it will give you an idea of the things to consider at each stage of the process.

Part of the 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 408.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… are looking at one stage in the contract life cycle. There is money to be saved at each stage of the life cycle if you … process. Part of the 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 408. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial … or just what the service entails. For example, you can buy software, buy a server, hire an administrator to load the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group and event letter of intent.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group and Event Letter of Intent February 8, 2017 This is a sample group and event letter of intent. Resource … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … the first list is uploaded and/or Hotel will publish a website for attendees to access to manage their modifications …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
We need to continue to educate while also providing creative solutions to protect users without impeding the rollout of new technology. The convenience and immediate access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many are willing to readily accept, especially if they haven’t thought through the potential tricks that may result.
… access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many … computing devices and sensors have been popping up in unexpected places this year. Last summer, there was … and employees could choose to use external devices for the same purposes. But the idea of a sensor becoming one …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of business conduct of company and its subsidiaries.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Conduct of Company and Its Subsidiaries May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of business conduct of company and its … To set forth and establish compliance with guidelines for ethical business conduct, including conducting business … can access the web page at: [INDEPENDENT REPORTING COMPANY WEBSITE HYPERLINK] Approvals and Waivers The Code sets out …
Program Materials
Cynthia Boeh <br />Associate General Counsel <br />Dresser, Inc. <br />Justin McCarthy <br />Senior Counsel <br />Dentsply International, Inc. <br />Kimberly Pack <br />General Counsel <br />MB Schoen & Associates, Inc. <br />Arin Reeves <br />President <br />The Athens Group <br />
10/25/2010

From the Senior Generation to Gen Y— this program will provide tools that not only assess personality characteristics, but also give you the resources that will enable you to work with the other generations more cohesively. What are the traits of the different generations — how do you have to change your management or legal style to better deal with these traits? How do you best communicate with a Baby Boomer versus someone from Gen Y— Facebook, Twitter or on the phone? What are the best ways to retain employees from the different generations?

… … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 11:00am-12:30pm 206 - Bridging the … Justin McCarthy Justin McCarthy is senior Counsel for Dentsply International Inc., the world's largest …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
01/06/2023
2 pages

Learn corporate governance trends for public companies in the United Kingdom, following the publication of the annual review from the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in light of the UK Corporate Governance (UKCG) Code.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-FRC publish annual review of corporate governance … and how they will monitor this to ensure that it is effective. In terms of supplier engagement, … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/21/2022
3 pages

Learn about data subject access requests (SARs) and global data privacy legislation and considerations for HR Strategists.

… and eCommerce Region: Global File eversheds-sutherland.com-The global HR strategist chapter seven data privacy and … jurisdiction but will often include personal data that is subject to legal privilege, third-party personal data, … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2024
In her latest column, Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro revisits her list of goals from earlier in the year and realizes that she needs to break the cycle of procrastination. With tips on goal-setting and time-blocking, she explains the science behind the habit and how to overcome it.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com Tips for overcoming procrastination  As we come to the end of the … stagnation.”    Hendriksen continues that procrastination is not being lazy, it is rooted in “perfectionism, anxiety, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC & Laurence Simons
05/14/2013

The ACC & Laurence Simons EMEA Legal Department Survey 2013 builds on previous research, confirming established trends and revealing new ones. As the economic downturn continues to bite across Europe and company executives, including general counsel and heads of legal, look to respond accordingly. This is having a clear impact on the way legal departments are managing their workloads, budgets and are being staffed. In particular, company executives, are on the whole looking to respond to increasing pressures of cost containment — to continue to do more with less.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… and heads of legal, look to respond accordingly. This is having a clear impact on the way legal departments are … are very interested to hear your feedback and suggestions for future editions. 17 18 Challenges Team-building & … and India. For more information, visit www.laurencesimons.com The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
Because of the powerful impact of coaching on my development, when I speak or write on leadership for lawyers, I often highlight my perspective that coaching is an incredibly powerful tool for lawyers aspiring to lead. However, coaching for lawyers is still uncommon enough that I often get questions about how it works, how it affects lawyers in different stages of their career, and what considerations should be analyzed before undertaking a coaching engagement. In this article, I will demystify the different forms of coaching, and outline the considerations you will want to assess before engaging a coach to assist you in your career development.
… Finding a True Reflection: A Guide to Executive Coaching for Lawyers Megan Belcher Publication Date: 11/01/2019 … lawyers, I often highlight my perspective that coaching is an incredibly powerful tool for lawyers aspiring to lead. … get questions about how it works, how it affects lawyers in different stages of their career, and what considerations …
Program Materials
Daniel Cole, Nieves Julisa Edwards, David Morales, Lauri Prather
10/20/2015

You know the difference between a raffle and a sweepstakes. What now? How do you turn that knowledge into a functioning contest or sweepstakes? This discussion will cover practical steps including registering with state regulators, selecting a vendor, crafting rules and disclosures, reviewing advertising and dealing with privacy issues in the digital age.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… • Chance - Any part of the winner selection process that is beyond the control of the participant • Prize - Anything … - Prohibited in all 50 states, unless allowed for charitable organizations - E.g., illegal lotteries, … Your Objective – Create "Buzz" about Products/Services – Website Traffic – Build Email List – Advertising Content at a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
Could people’s identities be verified by a unique biometric? And would all transactions be recorded on blockchain? Tech Toolbox Columnist Gregory Stern hypothesizes what the not-too-distant future might hold.
… but also because of their legal implications. Biometrics is “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or … problems in this digital age is identity verification. For more than 50 years, we have been using a combination of … but all that changed once SSNs became accessible online. It’s clear that we need some new way to verify our …
Articles
Rosemary P Jay, Hunton & Williams
12/12/2014

Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European Union

… P Jay, Hunton & Williams December 12, 2014 Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European … 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 …
Articles
David Felicissimo
07/01/2017

On its surface, the transition from lawyer to CEO may seem like a natural progression. To showcase this unique trajectory, Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, Mitch Garber, CEO of Caesars Acquisition Company, and Anna Santeramo, co-founder of Stylebee.com, provide insight for the next lawyer-turned-entrepreneur.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Company, and Anna Santeramo, co-founder of Stylebee.com, provide insight for the next lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. … perception from “no” to “yes,” even if the next question is “how?” ■■ Wearing two hats. For lawyers in business roles, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
ASC 606 governs how revenue from your litigation settlement contracts will be accounted for and reported. By learning the ins and outs of ASC 606, you can understand how a settlement agreement will be accounted for and whether it will support your company’s revenue goals.
… ASC 606: How Revenue from Litigation Settlement Contracts is Recognized Noah Webster Publication Date: 12/14/2020 ASC … your litigation settlement contracts will be accounted for and reported. By learning the ins and outs of ASC 606, … part of a two-part series discussing the updated ASC 606. In this article, Litigation Columnist Noah Webster covers the …
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