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Articles
Robert Loewer
11/01/2014

Your company recently made a strategic acquisition. Now, the CEO has advised you that he and the board have decided to divest and sell the European subsidiaries in order to focus on the group’s core business. As general counsel, you must prepare a share purchase agreement for each subsidiary, and local law governs M&A in every country. What do you do?

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… of post-closing purchase price adjustments in Europe is arguably due to the generally strong negotiation position … to practice law in Illinois and England. r.loewer@nre.com 42 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL STRUCTURING EUROPEAN … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/18/2024
Andrew Ting, chief legal officer at Panorama Education, and Carrie Liu, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary at FUJIFILM, shares 10 key tips in-house counsel can use while networking. #ACCDocket #networking
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PopTika / Shutterstock.com Fear not! Networking is just a fancy word for meeting new people. Here are ten practical tips to help …
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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2022
When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Europe, understanding the context is important. Kimberly Nuzum, Stacey Van Hooven, and Simon Zinger weigh in on what you need to know, and why the issue matters regardless of geography. #ACCDocket #DEI #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel
… equity, and inclusion in Europe, understanding the context is important. Kimberly Nuzum, Stacey Van Hooven, and Simon … Employment and Labor Source: ACC Docket … original artwork for the Docket created by Eric Petersen C heat Sheet … owners. Institute a governance structure. Get corporate buy-in, be on top of legislation and its effects on your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
n light of the recent headlines regarding “data insecurity,” and various legal and regulatory requirements across multiple sectors of the economy, this article will outline vendor due diligence measures that counsel should evaluate in conjunction with their information technology department (IT) and internal audit department (IA).
… Article Data Security and Vendor Agreements: The Chain is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link Dana Atchison David F. … vendor due diligence measures that counsel should evaluate in conjunction with their information technology department … business. While organizations are far from being excused for such incidents, focus has started to shift slowly from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
I am doing my best to lead by example: To try not to expect more of anyone else than I am willing to give of myself and hope that our collective levels of engagement, optimism, and dedication enable us to dig just a little bit deeper to achieve the stretch results we’ll need this year.
… and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … It is often said that there is “no single right or wrong answer” … so choose the one that feels authentic and right for you. Our individual life experiences and perspectives … Veta For more of Veta’s leadership lessons, visit  acc.com/views-with-veta . … I am doing my best to lead by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/15/2020
This article provides corporate counsel with a snapshot of the 2019-2020 worst jurisdictions for corporate defendants — famously dubbed “Judicial Hellholes®” by the American Tort Reform Foundation. Regardless of what you may call them, keeping a finger on the pulse of these dangerous jurisdictions is crucial for strategically evaluating and resolving legal disputes.
… with a snapshot of the 2019-2020 worst jurisdictions for corporate defendants — famously dubbed “Judicial … a finger on the pulse of these dangerous jurisdictions is crucial for strategically evaluating and resolving legal … jurisdictions and provides advice for corporate counsel in navigating US Judicial Hellholes. Some may say that we …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Many companies consider trade secrets the “crown jewels” of the organization. Without trade secrets, the fundamentals of their business can be compromised, as recent headlines have confirmed. But what if companies could stop trade secret theft before it happens?
… trade secrets and the inevitability that he may use them in his new position with a competitor can be grounds for threatened misappropriation. What’s the secret?  An injunction is more likely when the trade secrets in dispute are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2023
Companies with 50 to 249 employees have less than a year to establish confidential reporting channels. #ACCDocket #legaloperations #compliance #whistleblower #ACCEurope
… Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet There’s a new deadline for compliance. Entities with 50 to 249 workers must … to confidentially report misbehavior. Consistency is important. Organizations with entities in multiple EU states should harmonize compliance processes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/29/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro touches on the varying traits and qualities found in both heart- and head-based style leadership. #ACCDocket #inhouse #leadership
… Docket … Banner artwork by Naumova Marina / Shutterstock.com More than ever we are being asked to manage increasingly … – Leading with curiosity means having a “genuine thirst for filling in gaps in your knowledge” by acknowledging and … more creatively. Curiosity allows us to wonder why someone is disagreeing with us in an open way, show less confirmation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/26/2018
Having worked with law students in a similar program in an in-house position at Sunoco, Laura Grossi-Tyson understands firsthand how much students — and the organization — can gain through the implementation of such a program. Here she discusses the program and offers advice for others who may be interested in starting something similar at their organization.
… Docket Article Straight to In-house: Laura Grossi-Tyson on Creating a Successful … program. Here she discusses the program and offers advice for others who may be interested in starting something … dealing with issues. Working in the HR department, my role is more strategic in nature, and it's also working to benefit …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
This article describes practical strategies for law departments to move beyond Diversity 101 with their law firms and to leverage their company’s commitment to have more meaningful discussions with outside counsel about the advancement of women and diverse talent.
… Docket Article Strategies for leveraging diversity and inclusion to develop meaningful … on diversity and inclusion (D&I) at law firms. That focus is beginning to have a positive impact on the law firm talent … now make up 25% of law firm associates and 13% of counsel. In addition, minority lawyer representation at the firm …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.
… to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, … and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead. Resource Details Interest Area: … — people to step forward. Panel AXEL VIAENE Axel Viaene is group general counsel and company secretary of GrandVision …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2021
After 10 years as Westpac Bank’s group general counsel, Rebecca Lim has recently stepped down to a part-time advisory role. In this exclusive interview, she discusses how corporate law has changed during her tenure and what the industry should expect in the next decade.
… has recently stepped down to a part-time advisory role. In this exclusive interview, she discusses how corporate law … St.George Private Client in 2011, Rebecca was responsible for leading Westpac’s legal function globally. In this role, … Westpac? As you know, the role of the general counsel (GC) is to oversee the legal function and to provide strategic …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/18/2021
Blue Yonder CLO Martin Felli reflects on the state of supply chains and the role corporate counsel can play in protecting their companies from risk.
… of supply chains and the role corporate counsel can play in protecting their companies from risk. Resource Details … … with manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to prepare for the next global upheaval.    Its Luminate TM cloud-based platform is designed to manage supply chain planning, execution, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/07/2022
Data privacy law isn’t just for privacy practitioners anymore. Merz Aesthetics’ Deb Horowitz and Parke Poe’s Will Cannon and Tiffany Burba explain the top updates to privacy law that in-house counsel should know. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 5 Important Privacy Updates You Can’t Ignore in 2022 Deb Horwitz Will Cannon Tiffany Burba Publication Date: 03/07/2022 Data privacy law isn’t just for privacy practitioners anymore. Merz Aesthetics’ Deb … the SCCs, along with the UK-SCC addendum to the EU SCCs, is currently pending before the UK Parliament and are …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
01/23/2023
60 pages

ACC's annual survey of global chief legal officers and general counsel.

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Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… → Automate cybersecurity response → And more! Exterro is the only software that empowers you to manage and mitigate … W W W . E X T E R R O . C O M https://www.exterro.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION … _________________________ 34 SECTION 4: The Outlook for the Legal Department ______________________________ 46 …
Articles
George B. Hanna and Roy E. Hadley, Jr.
12/01/2018
6 pages

With the advent of global privacy frameworks, and as companies collect and use more consumer data, additional importance is placed on review and compliance. The chief privacy officer is essential to addressing these priorities.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, European Union, United States
… collect and use more consumer data, additional importance is placed on review and compliance. The chief privacy officer … the University of Miami School of Law. ghanna@secureworks.com Roy E. Hadley, Jr. is an attorney with Adams and Reese … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Verity White, Executive Director, Communication Research Institute, and Secretary at Melbourne social enterprise STREAT Ltd.
06/01/2017
2 pages

The legal industry is changing and technology is a big part of that change. Learn more about technology in the legal profession and how learning a little can benefit your practice a lot.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
1 person found this helpful.
… STREAT Ltd. June 1, 2017 2 pages The legal industry is changing and technology is a big part of that change. … SUMMER 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2017 | 11 acla.acc.com MAKE TECHNOLOGY YOUR TEAMMATE: Legal tech skills you need … in Victoria. See the link on the ACC Australia website. Perhaps you could build something similar in an area …
Articles
Amy Natasha Howell, Courtney Davis Bristow
09/01/2009

You may have never cared about (or truly understood) commercial mortgage-backed securities. But in the steadily lengthening to-do lists of in-house counsel, you may find yourself navigating the industry at the request of your company’s leadership. What does it mean for your employer’s present and future growth? Or, what does it mean period? Find answers to your burning CMBS inquiries in this article.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… company and not a financial services firm. Your phone is ringing as you walk into your office. It’s your CFO … What Is a CMBS? Lenders basically make two types of com- mercial mortgage loans: portfolio loans and loans to be … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
10/26/2017

Currell on Convergence - Part 1 on Convergence: Why Practice Falls Short of Theory

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… your decision to consolidate means that you are no longer buying the same product. Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution … on Convergence two viable providers, at different Ɠrms, for every economically signiƓcant and legally distinct area … on Convergence Structured Communication: Law Ɠrms and in-house counsel alike Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution | …
Articles
11/21/2017

AdvanceLaw, a network of buyers and suppliers of legal work that seek to drive value by sharing quality metrics and creating data-driven best practices, recently uncovered surprising results on the value of converging law firms. This resource combines 3 blog posts from Managing Director Dan Currell on preferred provider networks: 1) theory vs. practice; 2) how to build a law firm panel that can deliver value; and 3) the necessity of active client management.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… your decision to consolidate means that you are no longer buying the same product. Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution … on Convergence two viable providers, at different Ɠrms, for every economically signiƓcant and legally distinct area … on Convergence Structured Communication: Law Ɠrms and in-house counsel alike Legal Evolution PBC Legal Evolution | …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/30/2015
35 pages

In this ACC Leading Practices Profile, learn from the corporate social responsibility programs of five organizations. Understand how their approaches integrate social and environmental imperatives into business operations and interactions with stakeholders.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, Australia
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Program Materials
Geoffrey Brow, Paul Cotton, Maryrose Delahunty, Allen Peters
10/19/2016

Do you find yourself with both an ethical and business dilemma when forced to negotiate with your customers’ buyers, supply chain managers, procurement analysts, or other non-lawyers? Are you frustrated because people in such roles have limited authority to make changes but refuse to put you in touch with their law department? Do you have a product that is unique, yet the customer — who is always right! — rejects your carefully tailored terms and insists on using its own standard template that requires a major overhaul for your particular product or services? You are not alone! This session will be facilitated by both big- and small-company lawyers who share their tips and best practices for situations like these. Learn how to navigate your customers’ supply chain roadblocks ethically and effectively while using your sales and business team to facilitate the effort.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… with their law department? Do you have a product that is unique, yet the customer — who is always right! — rejects … its own standard template that requires a major overhaul for your particular product or services? You are not alone! … and authority helps with negotiations and timelines Is the buying organization centralized, or part of the business unit …
Articles
James R. Wells, Scott L. Vernick and David H. Colvin
10/01/2009

When you respond to a federal or state agency's request for proposals, you are creating opportunity for your company. You will, however, need to disclose sensitive intellectual property information at times, including trade secrets. But there are ways to safeguard your corporate confidentiality without compromising the success of your government contract.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… enumerated in the applicable statute. Information that is exempt from disclosure includes, for example, documents … Hamilton. He can be contacted at wells-james@aramark.com. sCott l. VeRNiCK, managing partner of the Philadelphia … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Elisa Garcia, Jeff Levinson, William Mordan, Veta Richardson, Charles Volkert
10/01/2012

Learn the benefits of a strategic HR approach that looks at talent management, how high lawyers can go and what skill sets you’ll need to climb the ladder. Participate in the discussion about a hypothetical Law Department and how to structure it so that both the company and the individual lawyers can benefit.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 1, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 802 – Career … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Randall Lewis, Danone
03/01/2013
7 pages

The article discusses three risk areas associated with investing in China, including a pervasive undermining of the legal system because of direct personal relationships, or “guanxi.”

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Issues in China By Randall Lewis (lewis_randall18@hotmail.com), Danone Bribery and Corruption Survey 2011, China had … of any of these statements, corruption (as that term is generally known) should not be your main concern when you … that the label “corruption” is entirely accurate. For the sake of accuracy, I need to point out that numerous …
Mark Roellig
10/01/2019
4 pages

Known colloquially as “slurp,” a Strategic Long Range Plan (SLRP) helps employees take the enterprise’s major objectives and develop strategies to advance each one.

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Audience: Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … It is incredibly valuable for legal departments to create and annually update a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig RETIRED PREVIOUSLY GC OF FOUR FORTUNE 500 …
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.

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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 …
Articles
Frank Fletcher
10/01/2011

Frank Fletcher discusses his time spent as a shipping attorney in Tokyo.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Japan, United States
… . … ACC Docket 16 October 2011 HeArSAY Frank Fletcher is general counsel for nero aG headquartered in karlsbad, Germany with … can be found. Fletcher can be contacted at ffletcher@nero.com, or on twitter @LegallyFrank. F rom 1993 through 1997, I …
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