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Program Materials
Berry Jonk-van Wijk – Houthoff Buruma
12/31/2004

A product recall needs not be a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty will not be affected long term. Learn about best practice in this area.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty … of Europe www.prosafe.org Intertek RTC – www.intertek-rtc.com Foreword 3 ��������� This voluntary guide to carrying out … the notices there. The notice was also placed on the Boots website. Appendix I 27 Communication with customers Product …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/15/2024
28 pages

Foley & Lardner’s Top Trends for 2024 publication unpacks key developments in an uncertain regulatory landscape.

… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … FOLEY.COM Health Care & Life Sciences Sector Top Trends for 2024 … landscape. Foley’s Health Care & Life Sciences Sector is comprised of 200+ attorneys with decades of collective … using AI models, telemedicine consultation records, or website content, among others. AUTHOR David Golub | …
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.

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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.

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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 …
Articles
Phillip A. Pesek
11/01/2008

This article provides guidance for managing outside counsel fees based on the hourly rate structure.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… You won der how a request for simple advic e on a simple is- sue has turned into a $5,000 bill. W hat’s worse is that … secretary of Deltic Timber Corporation a natural resources com- pany in el Dorado, AR. Phil has also served as … we’ve now gone totally global with thelaunch of our new website, www.elizabethwall.com. Here you’ll find full details …
Articles
Silvia de Sousa, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
10/03/2014

This guide presents key items to keep in mind when doing business in Manitoba.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… or 855.483.7529 (Toll-Free) F: 204.934.0592 E: svd@tdslaw.com www.tdslaw.com/svd Page 2 of 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE … Lexpert as leaders in their respective practice areas. TDS is the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi – the … refer to the Knowledge and Capabilities section of our website. Acumen Corporate Development Inc. (“Acumen”), a …
Articles
Priya Cherian Huskins and F. Lane Finch, Jr.
11/01/2017

Planning for disaster can be a time-consuming process. However, the pros of protection undoubtedly outweigh the consequences of feeling unprepared.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… However, focusing on growth and continued operations is not enough. You must also evaluate the potential impact of … In that instance, criminals hijacked computer systems of com- panies large and small, encrypted the company’s data, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
John Okray
01/01/2011

As corporate culture continues to expand on a global scale, professionals in almost every industry no longer find themselves restricted by borderlines and jurisdictions. This trend includes everyone — it would seem — except attorneys. These limitations are inconvenient and detrimental to the corporate attorney attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might bring the in-house profession into the 21st century.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might … School of Law. He can be contacted at john.okray@ambeacon.com. The opinions expressed in this article do not … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
12/15/2014

The National Labor Relations Board (the Board) has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act which ‘‘protect[ ] the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, selforganization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection."

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Board (the Board) has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the … which predated the NPRMs. 3 A question of representation is often referred to as a ‘‘question concerning … of paper you guys push.’’ The Web site, www.lrionline.com, includes a section entitled ‘‘union avoidance’’ and …
Articles
03/02/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses which department within a company handles US immigration work. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… members quoted below prior to publishing their comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.)   Question:   I'm … (primarily work visas) in collaboration; Compliance is not involved except as it relates to I-9 compliance … counsel in the visa process. HR handles the actual steps for visa EB-2 Program Electronic Review Management …
Articles
10/06/2015

This articles addresses pharmaceutical antitrust in Switzerland.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… LLP Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 1757-6288 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a speci[c situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia and MinterEllison
11/01/2017
6 pages

General counsel are expected to operate dynamically within organisations and innovate their function from a cost burden to a source of value. In this article, creative and innovative ways to show your value are discussed.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… of Corporate Counsel Australia By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel acla.acc.com CREATING INNOVATIVE LEGAL TEAMS: ARE YOU READY TO LAUNCH? … the procedural work clogging in-trays. One way to do this is establish a clear services charter that make optimal use …
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.

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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.

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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 …

Protecting Your Client's IP

Protecting Your Client's IP a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

This on-demand program offers CLE in over 50 jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see the bottom of the program description for additional details:


In this module, you'll uncover the key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of, including how to examine the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Plus, you will:


  • Explore how to prevent employees and independent contractors from misappropriating confidential company information and what remedial steps to take if you uncover inappropriate activity
  • Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing, and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly
  • Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and ownership provisions in contracts, and receive a few samples to take back to the office


This panel will feature the following three speakers:


Grace Lee

Director of Legal

Ariat International, Inc



Todd Dishman

Chief Intellectual Property Counsel

Argo AI



Rachel Smith

Shareholder

Brooks Kushman LLP





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… Details & Registration … This on-demand program offers CLE in over 50 jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see the bottom of the program … Quebec, Yukon     *Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another …
Articles
Bjarne P. Tellmann
11/01/2017

A diverse workforce is critical for companies to thrive. To retain and groom that talent, leadership must be ready to mentor.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Bjarne P. Tellmann November 1, 2017 A diverse workforce is critical for companies to thrive. To retain and groom that talent, … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com.. Bjarne P. Tellmann SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL PEARSON …
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Maryrose Delahunty
07/01/2016

ACC Docket's Small Law columnist Maryrose Delahunty relates her unexpected experience at a personal development course.

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Source: ACC Docket
… I also regularly attend the “mother” of all conferences for in-house counsel: the ACC Annual Conference. (P.S. Hope … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND … made offline sync back to the server when the board member is back online. Cut cost, time and paper With MeetX, you no …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
05/01/2018

Stuck in a rut? Small Law Columnist Maryrose Delahunty how to overcome the doldrums of office life.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… with excitement. I recall attending the birthday party for a friend’s one-year-old daughter many years ago. The … bite of sugar, her eyes flew wide open as if to say: “What is THIS amazing thing!” Her hands rapidly began working to … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL …
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.

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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.

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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
Program Materials
Bill Boyd - CEO, Muzak; William H. Brewster - Managing Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP; John R. Ettelson - President & Chief Executive Officer, William Blair & Company; John R. Seffin, PhD - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society, Inc.; Scott Serota - President and CEO, BSCSA.
10/01/2004

305 A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & Plans for In-house Counsel

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & Plans for In-house Counsel Author Bill Boyd - CEO, Muzak; William … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 305:A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & …
Program Materials
N. Cornell Boggs, III - vice president and general counsel, Tyco Plastics & Adhesives; Michele Coleman Mayes - senior vice president and general counsel; Gloria Santona - executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, McDonald's Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on leadership skills for new general counsel and managing attorneys.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Leadership Skills for New General Counsel & Managing Attorneys Author N. … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 505:Leadership Skills for New General Counsel & Managing …
… 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
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.

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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

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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