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Articles
Christina Allyn and Michael R. Greco
03/24/2016

Large companies with employees located across the country need to consider the dangers of “one- size-fits-all” covenants.

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Source: ACC Docket
… ALL By Christina Allyn and Michael R. Greco Your company is headquartered in Colorado but has thousands of employees … from the University of Texas School of Law. callyn@quiznos.com Michael R. Greco is a partner in Fisher & Phillips, a … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Katerina Maniadaki
06/01/2015

How "disruptive business models" affect competition and impact consumers and which regulation and regulatory regimes should apply to new entrants such as Uber, AirBnB etc?

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Source: Meetings
… market shares in the light of likely market conditions, for instance, if the market is highly dynamic in character and if the market structure isfor Europe Ø “..some platforms can control access to online markets and can exercise significant influence over …
Program Materials
Keji Ayorinde, Martha Cardi, Erika Frank, John MacDonald
10/31/2014

Employee leaves of absence continue to be a source of stress for many organizations doing business in the United States. Not only do employers need to be aware of federal laws that impact employee leaves, but also of state and city leave of absence laws that impose new and, in some cases, unexpected obligations on employers. This panel will provide expert advice about current litigation trends and best practices to avoid common pitfalls with absence management.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… leaves of absence continue to be a source of stress for many organizations doing business in the United States. … ability to perform the job and whether an accommodation is needed and would be effective PDA 3 PDA • Covered … state leave laws: LeaveAdvisor™ http://leaves.mdguidlines.com Focus on 4 State Laws 1. California 2. New York 3. New …
Articles
Stuart N. Roth; Erich P. Rapp; Douglas A. Littlejohn
08/13/2003

Learn how companies responding to EPA claims under the Superfund statute can seek federal government contribution due to federal ownership of industrial facilities during World War II.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of companies throughout America. If your company is paying these costs, then you may want to consider … Corporate Counsel Association. All rights reserved. For more information or to join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. September 2003 Legacy of history as a strategy for
Articles
Bao Q. Tran and Jonathan P. Tomes
11/01/2003

In-house lawyers now often find themselves in the role of corporate risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to perform risk analysis and how to perform legal review of another's risk analysis.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to … transformed the insurance market. Coverage in many cases is astronomically expensive, woefully inadequate or, in some … art medical appliances. He is available at bao@aligntech.com. Jonathan P. Tomes is a shareholder in the law firm of …
Articles
Dentons
12/15/2022
10 pages

Learn how Boards can be drivers of ESG in organizations.

… Introduction Environmental Social and Governance (‘ESG’) is one of the biggest issues in the business world today. While the concept has been around for some time, it began to garner significant traction … ESG in organizations. This resource was published on the website of Dentons in July 2022.  … Dentons … Learn how …
Checklists
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
03/01/2019
1 pages

We all want to be ready to take the next step in our career growth, but how do we do that? In this month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you move from invisible to in-demand. We've captured top four tips to build a brand, but be sure to listen to the recording for more!

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you … what you do? why are you in the role you're in today? who is your audience? who are the people that can help you … by purchasing your domain name - expample www.ryanrhoten.com have all other forms of digital media link back to your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/27/2021
All entities operating in Australia that have AU$100 million in annual revenue are required to submit modern slavery reports, outlining actions taken to address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains. Members of Fujitsu’s legal team share tips from its most recent report.
… and underpayment. Developments in state law The Act is also supplemented by state legislation, including New … odds with the Act is the introduction of a penalty regime for breaches of the legislation. The potential for new … 2020 (FY2019) is published on the Australian Government’s Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements . An initial …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample human resources handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Human Resources Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample human resources handbook. Resource Details … have the right to end the employment relationship, for any reason, at any time, with or without cause, and with … our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is located on our website at [WEBSITE HYPERLINK]. Contact the Chief Financial …
Articles
Trevor Dolan (Eversheds Sutherland)
09/21/2023
19 pages

This article explains the ins and outs of investment funds in Ireland.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Ireland
… regulated funds 2 Investment funds in Ireland IFSC It is almost 50 years since Ireland established what became a … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. EVE.DUB.2576 08/23 … in Ireland. This resource was originally published on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Trevor Dolan (Eversheds …
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Slaughter and May
05/01/2015
15 pages

This primer provides an introduction to key concepts of English insolvency law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… of English insolvency law. Read the article on the website of Slaughter and May. … Slaughter and May … This …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the meaning of ESG, beyond the acronym and misconceptions.

… confusion and misunderstanding of simple concepts. ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance. The … in South Africa. Your Key Contacts 2 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1527397380001234944 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
10/01/2013
44 pages

This report deals with conflict of interest, focusing solely on broker-dealers, the entities the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulates.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… one party’s interests will occur, the history of finance is replete with examples of situations where financial … oversight and enforcement action.3 (See Appendix I for a non-exhaustive list of conflicts-related rules.) This … investors as packaged investment strategies representing buy-and-hold, longer-term investments rather than …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's visitors and followers via social media platforms, and strive to always do so in a manner which is respectful and responsible.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Social Media December 22, 2015 This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's … social media can be used to strengthen our overall brand. For all intents and purposes we consider Facebook, Twitter, … an everyday basis. 2. Purpose & Procedures As a part of an online Marketing Team, you will be encouraged to participate …
Articles
Mark R. Jeske
09/01/2002

Read this article to learn methods that one legal department has used to add to the bottom line, practice tips, and action items to devise your own strategy for controlling costs.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… tips, and action items to devise your own strategy for controlling costs. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … 106-123, 1 0 6 ACTA Docket September 2002 spat Inland Inc. is a $2 billion steel manufacturer located in the heart of … J.D./IVI.B.A. program. He is available at Marc.jeske@lspat.com. THE THREE C'S When in-house counsel hire outside …
Articles
Carol Rick Gibbons, Mickey Silberman and Colin L. Barnacle
04/01/2011

With wage and hour class actions outnumbering all other discrimination class actions combined, it’s easy to see the value that a diligent and well-organized payroll system has to offer. Understand why wage and hour violations are so common and what an employer can do to avoid paying more than just overtime.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… that for each shift longer than five hours, an employee is entitled to an uninterrupt- ed 30-minute meal break before … (WMACCA). She can be contacted at carol.gibbons@capitalone.com. MICKEy SILBERMAN is the managing partner of Jackson … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
04/28/2015

This article is a Gotham City street lighting project case study.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
… or Mayor Mayor Quite Contrary April 28, 2015 This article is a Gotham City street lighting project case study. Resource … City Street Lighting Project Case Study – In exchange for an up-front lump sum, Gotham will grant an exclusive … The City publishes a Request for Qualifications on its website asking interested parties to submit credentials to …
Articles
03/31/2001

Hand this article to your human resources department and to the nonlegal managers in your company to help them figure out the best way to handle performance appraisals for workers who can’t seem to cut it so that the managers can get what they want and still protect the company.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Evaluating the Poor Performer: Guidelines for the Nonlegal Manager March 31, 2001 Hand this article to … You detest this time of year, and your first thought is to call your financial planner and ask him whether you can … but also his attendance is off, and you recently received com­ plaints from three managers in supporting departments …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Lawyers support the creative process to ensure advertising successfully drives revenue and avoids litigation.
… Source: ACC Docket … Original artwork by Bussolati.com Cheat Sheet  Medium matters. The speed of social media is double-edged; infringement may be noticed immediately, but … an in-house marketing department would create – brochures, website, labels, flyers, or other collateral – would not fall …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the risks of not using care with the language in contractual bonuses.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe, Global
… of the most common forms of incentive-based compensation is the bonus, with some employers implementing generous … D +44 20 7320 6371 M +44 7552 623190 sarah.lovell@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … bonuses. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
6 pages

Learn about risks and opportunities in the use of AI in due diligence.

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Region: Canada, North America, Global
in the early days of applying AI to law, the question is not “Will AI work?” but rather how to make it work. … law firms can proactively develop strategies that work for them and their clients. This is a challenging task that … diligence. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
08/28/2013

This InfoPAK provides essential legal and practical advice about cloud computing and its increasing use in the health care industry. It explores in depth the primary legal risks associated with hosting and accessing clinical data in the cloud computing environment, including the privacy and security issues associated with the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting issues, strategies for successfully negotiating cloud agreements, and sample contract provisions for “best practice” solutions. This InfoPAK also provides valuable checklists and tools to guide health care organizations in negotiating cloud computing agreements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202. 9 .4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Law Committee. For more information on Foley, visit their website at www.foley.com, or see the “About the Author” …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
As governments around the world enact and enforce ever stricter anticorruption laws, the need to effectively manage sales intermediary corruption risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by implementing the following six essential elements of an effective sales intermediary anticorruption compliance program (ACP).
… risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by … Source: ACC Docket … Perhaps the most vexing challenge for ethical multinational corporations is managing corruption … oversight. 6. Training Develop and implement a live and online training program for employees sufficient to provide …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/13/2017
Taking on the role of a teacher, lecturer, or adjunct professor is a great opportunity to shape the next generation of lawyers, businesspeople, and other professionals. With so many different possibilities for stepping up your classroom game, it may be difficult to know where to start. We’ve narrowed the field down to eight advanced teaching tactics for lawyers to consider.
… Docket Article Tactics for the Lawyer Turned Teacher: 8 Ways to Step Up Your … on the role of a teacher, lecturer, or adjunct professor is a great opportunity to shape the next generation of … basic elements of a business plan by reading about them online. However, they will benefit from your teaching if you …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a list of additional course materials dealing with the energy industry.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sides Supplemental Course Materials October 19, 2015 This is a list of additional course materials dealing with the … Commission – Order Addressing Public Policy Requirements for Transmission Planning Purposes  Federal Energy … thousand public comments have been filed on the Commission website.12 The majority of these comments express general …
Checklists
Eric Esperne<br />Counsel <br />Dell Healthcare & Life Sciences<br /><br />Jonathan Mishara <br />VP & Assistant General Counsel <br />FM Global <br /><br />Rodolfo Rivera <br />Regional Counsel <br />FNF Title International
10/25/2011

This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session 305. It covers risk management principles, root cause analysis, and enforcement of international contracts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… <br />FNF Title International October 25, 2011 This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session … part of M&A due diligence. Study available: www.fmglobal.com/study M&A Physical Risk Inspection Exposure to flood, … download at www.fmglobal.com. See U.S. Geological Survey Website, www.usgs.gov, which contains comprehensive studies, …
Articles
Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Understand the force majeure implications of the Ukraine conflict (and related sanctions) for contracts.

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Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Sweden
… as regards implementation of international sanctions, it is easy to overlook some key considerations when reviewing FM … including a reservation of rights. https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … contracts. This article was originally published on the website of Ashurst on March 1, 2022. … Ashurst … Understand …
Articles
Dentons
04/25/2023
1 pages

Learn how Turkey governs data transfers - both domestically and cross-border.

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Region: Turkey, Europe
… regulatory measures focusing on data transfers. Turkey is no exception when it comes to regulating data transfers … article has been co-authored by Kağan Dora (kdora@baseak.com), Bora İkiler (bikiler@baseak.com), Neslihan Kasap … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn how …
Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
5 pages

Learn about risks with trading in green electricity based on the practices in China.

… on the green electricity trading practice in China. How is the Contract for Green Electricity Trading structured? So … taking, action based on its content. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 5 • Key Terms and Major Legal Risks … in China. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in June 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Lili Jian, China General Counsel, Ferrero
10/01/2014

Chinese people can be very indirect in expressing what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and agree to have some when you ask them the second time.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and … Daily, an English- language daily newspaper www.chinadaily.com.cn China Tourism Guide www.cnto.org B EI JI N G I N TE R … department resources and mitigate risk. • WestlawNext® Online Legal Research • Practical Law™ Know-How • Business …
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