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07/18/2017

Working with your marketing team to manage your company's brands - presentation held in Melbourne 18 July 2017.

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Region: Australia
… manage your company’s brands Roanne De Menezes This event is brought to you by ACC Australia in conjunction with … Selecting a new brand Primo Angeli, from brainyquote.com. “A great trade mark is appropriate, dynamic, … of social media sites and marketplace sites Page 49 • Website operators may be liable for user-generated content …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

The guidelines contained in this material may be protected under various intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to your own standards and culture in customizing these for your firm. As well-known legal blogger [BLOGGER NAME] … and trademark. Unless otherwise stated, this material is and remains the intellectual property of [COMPANY] … and/or which uses firm assets. The [COMPANY DOMAIN].com address attached to your name implies that you are acting …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
05/19/2015

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes; and Show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line and contribute to the mission and strategic goals of your organization.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… Up a Legal Department Bil Potter & Fred Stein The slides for this portion of the presentation are based on slides … Answers & Actions On Which to Thrive Question # 1: Who is Your Management Team? • Meet and Get to Know the … proxy statements, press releases, etc. • Review the website, every word. Review any intranet. First Days as GC: 6 …
Articles
Patrick Moen
12/01/2015

More than half of US citizens live in states where medical cannabis is legal, and a large majority support wholesale legalization, yet the cannabis industry faces significant federal obstacles. The 2013 Justice Department “Cole memo” established a formal policy of not prosecuting legitimate cannabis retailers, but later federal clarifications severely limited the access of the cannabis industry to conventional banking.

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Source: ACC Docket
… half of US citizens live in states where medical cannabis is legal, and a large majority support wholesale … for over 10 years. patrick@privateerholdings.com 76 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL NAVIGATING … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC Foundation
08/07/2024
22 pages

This ACC Foundation report explores the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within legal departments.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Region: Global
… globally, revealing both progress made and areas for improvement. The data underscores a critical trend: few … and help develop a roadmap for progress. All data cited is sourced from ACC’s 2024 Law Department Management Benchmarking Survey. acc-foundation.com | slide 2 https://www.acc.com/diversity-equity-inclusion …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 22, 2015 This social media policy concerns software for archiving, ediscovery, compliance and records management. … Company's Social Media Policy. The intent of this Policy is not to restrict the flow of useful and appropriate … but to minimize the risk to the Company and its employees. Online comments not only reflect upon the Company but also …
Articles
William B. Lytton
09/01/2000

The tables are turned in the continuing dialogue between N. Side, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, Inc.) and the firm of Oliver, Wendell & Holmes.

… the continuing dialogue between N. Side, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, … us last week If because we mista Glad to be of ser lawyer is only OC youre going this company Im with you boss By the … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 WWW.ACCA.COM … The tables are turned in the continuing dialogue …
Articles
Paula Loop and Colin Wittmer
01/08/2016
2 pages

This article teaches you how to prepare for shareholder activists.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Shareholder Activism: How to Prepare for an Activist (US) Author Paula Loop and Colin Wittmer … of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com C o r p o r a t e G o v e r n a n c e Shareholder … staggered boards. Hedge Fund Activism Hedge fund activism is the most aggressive and is what makes the papers, almost …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
As more government authorities are issuing health guidance that includes monitoring people in order to operate, such as temperature checks, required quarantines, contact tracing, or all of the above, in-house counsel must also consider the implications for our businesses.
… Docket Article Biometric Data in a Post-COVID World: What's an In-house Lawyer Supposed to … in-house counsel must also consider the implications for our businesses. Resource Details Interest Area: … ACC Docket … It’s now clear that the COVID pandemic is not a short-term disruption; it has upended the “norms” of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
SAP
09/17/2004

Sample code of conduct for employees. Provides for accountability, loyalty, personal gain, blackmail, corruption, confidentiality, financial concerns, customer, vendors, competitors, partners, trading in shares, compliance office, and sanctions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author SAP September 16, 2004 Sample code of conduct for employees. Provides for accountability, loyalty, personal … Page 4 of 15 0 Objectives and Scope This Code of Conduct is derived from the SAP Group’s Code of Conduct, the central … of SAP. For example, SAP employees must not use their @sap.com e-mail address to express their own political and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/12/2021
In her most recent Positively Legal column, Caterina Cavallaro explains how unfocusing one's mind can help in-house counsel be more resilient and creative and better problem solvers.
… of Unfocus Caterina Cavallaro Publication Date: 04/12/2021 In her most recent Positively Legal column, Caterina … the object of focus, which he calls “ phase-locking .”  For  example , if “people are focused on pressing a button … we can miss making connections. For example: Sharp focus is like the  beam of a flashlight . “While a bright and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/22/2021
Timing is everything when it comes to retiring.
… You Retire? Ida Abbott Publication Date: 07/22/2021 Timing is everything when it comes to retiring. Resource Details … what they could be doing — with their lives. Some who are in their 50s and 60s have decided to accelerate their … retire can be extremely difficult. This is especially true for lawyers. As a highly regarded, well-compensated …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/03/2022
Communicate for your laypersons and use images to simplify and clarify — it’s not just better, it’s become mandatory in some instances and will be required more and more. #ACCDocket #communication
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Visual Intelligence Is Imperative for Lawyers Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/03/2022 … and clarify — it’s not just better, it’s become mandatory in some instances and will be required more and more. …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
34 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Arab Emirates.

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Region: United Arab Emirates
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Latham & Watkins LLP for the Pro Bono Institute
09/01/2011

This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue to be updated by the Pro Bono Institute. It covers 43 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
for the Pro Bono Institute September 1, 2011 This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue … (please direct your requests to: gianni.destefano@lw.com). While we have worked, to the extent possible, with … on the University of Buenos Aires’ “University Extension” website, available at: …
Articles
Renee Lani
12/07/2016

This Quick Overview points to the importance of an employer understanding the difference between an employee and independent contractor in order to determine a company's tort liability in the United States.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… an Employee or Independent Contractor, and Why It Matters in the United States Author Renee Lani December 7, 2016 This … of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Overview It is extremely important for an employer to understand the difference between an …
Articles
Aron Friedman, Mara V.J. Senn, Whitney Moore and Chieko Clarke
01/01/2011

With the Dodd-Frank act in effect, employees now have greater incentive to call the SEC about potential violations. Companies must encourage their own employees to report any potential violations internally rather than to the SEC. Learn more about whistleblower provisions and their implications for your client.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… government enforcement action, where such recovery is at least $1 million. the rewards will be paid from the … prepareD. For Whatever comes at you. WWW.milesstockBriDge.com subject to the fCPa, and finally, recom- mendations for … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Michael A. Lampert
05/01/2017

By broadening the power of appeal granted to both parties, in-house counsel can make arbitration more appealing for those wanting to avoid the courtroom.

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Source: ACC Docket
… single arbitrator instead of a three-person panel — which is largely considered to be inefficient and expensive. ■■ The … litigator in private practice for 30 years. mlampert@gmail.com 38 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL MAKING ARBITRATION … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
03/14/2024
57 pages

This ACC guide, sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, provides an overview of some of the protection frameworks for data and software.

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Region: United States, Europe
… and Asset Protection Sponsored by: ACC Guide SM acc.com 2 | Data and Software: Risk Management and Asset … fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This ACC GuideSM is intended to assist in-house and outside counsel in … a daily basis. Customer lists, process improvement data, website usage, data about suppliers, organically developed …
Blaise Benoit and Deana Uhl
09/01/2019
6 pages

As digital transformation initiatives continue to drive the business world, legal departments are often woefully unprepared. However, there are measures that can be taken to lessen the blow.

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Region: Australia, Brazil, European Union, China, Japan, South Korea, United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… landscape at local, national, and global levels, it is imperative that legal departments take a proactive effort … of SemGroup’s US Gulf Coast assets. bbenoit@semgroup.com Deana Uhl is a senior director in the FTI Technology … stores and then launched a completely separate retail website. It is now merging the two and integrating all of its …
Program Materials
Karrie Anger, Marjorie Goux, Michael Pavento, Julia Popowitz
10/26/2010

The negotiation of good IP agreements can be particularly thorny since the negotiator often doesn't understand the underlying IP. This session will discuss best practices and include practical checklists for would-be IP agreement negotiators.

… … 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 Tuesday, October 26 9:00am-10:30am 509 - Negotiating IP … Inc. Foundational Facts: WebBooks.com, Inc. operates a website that allows its subscribers to obtain and manage …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2023
Meritas Vice President of Global Marketing and Engagement Kim Heinrich provides 5 key tips sports federations should consider regarding regulations for transgender athletes. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article The Emerging Competitive Landscape for Transgender Athletes: 5 Steps Sports Federations Need to … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Millenius / Shutterstock.com Sports governing bodies are increasingly facing the … issue of transgender athletes competing in sport. Now is the time to prepare, even if this issue has not come up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/28/2021
In-house counsel are surrounded by data issues. This article provides practical perspectives on how in-house counsel can help their organization get data under control.
… Neil Peretz John Sanchez Publication Date: 04/28/2021 In-house counsel are surrounded by data issues. This article … you to identify the relevant regulations and map those for your company.    Remember that data-focused laws are not … decisions for at least 25 months after the data is used to test for potential disparate impact. If you work …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/09/2022
Learn about the interplay between warranties and indemnity obligations when purchasing cloud-based technology in the United States in this article by Angela Madathil. #inhousecounsel #contracts
… Docket Article Secure More than Warranties in Technology Purchase Contracts — Negotiate for Indemnity Protection Angela Madathil Publication Date: … The purpose of indemnity The Latin root of “indemnity” is  indemnis , which means without loss, unhurt, or …
Event
Start Date: 02/06/2025 | 12:30 PM
… Events New Member Welcome Start Date: 02/06/2025 | 12:30 PM Resource … … You are cordially invited to attend our next virtual New Member Welcome call on Thursday, February 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Whether you are new to the Chapter, recently renewed your membership, or just …
Program Materials
Amy T. Lee - corporate counsel, PeopleSoft, Inc.; Danae C. Woodward - assistant general counsel, Duke Energy Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on non-immigrant visas and employment-based immigration for in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 206:Immigration Law for the In-house Practitioner Amy T. … the reader is invited to look at the Department of State website listed in section V of this document. B. E Visa s fo …
Articles
Paul Davies, Partner, Nicola Higgs, Partner, Sophie Lamb QC, Partner, Ryan Maierson, Partner, Colleen Smith, Partner, Michael Green, Counsel, Edward Kempson, Counsel, James Bee, Associate, and Anne Mainwaring, Associate, Latham & Watkins
01/01/2022

As expected, 2021 saw continued emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues on a global scale, by governments, regulators, NGOs, the private sector, and other important stakeholders.

This third instalment of Latham’s annual 10 Things to Look Out For blog post highlights the ESG-related developments and trends that we expect to remain in the headlines in 2022.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles ESG in 2022: 10 Things to Look Out For Author Paul Davies, Partner, Nicola Higgs, Partner, … (TCFD), although some commentators believe that it is likely that a proposed new rule will be bespoke and not … 2021, a sample comment letter was produced on the SEC website requesting information on various ESG issues and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a sample terms/agreement between principal and independent contractor.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Principal and Independent Contractor October 19, 2015 This is a sample terms/agreement between principal and independent … Company agrees to pay Contractor $_______________ for the Services, as set forth below. See Exhibit “A.” … California Employers and Employees; Chapter 3.68; www.ceb.com; 1-800-232-3444 RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES Contractor …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Indian construction plans.

Resource Details
Region: India
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Program Materials
Kari Endries
Jennifer Mailander
Karen Narwold
10/30/2013

One of the most important topics in corporate compliance and governance compliance is subsidiary management. In our expanding global economy, the challenges of managing subsidiaries are complex, fraught with risk, and can quickly become an administrative nightmare. In this panel, compliance and governance professionals will discuss their experiences in managing entities across the world, working with agents and outside counsel, and managing tax issues. The program is aimed at identifying lessons learned, improving work practices, and reducing the risks and expenses your organization faces in maintaining entities around the world.

… topics in corporate compliance and governance compliance is subsidiary management. In our expanding global economy, … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 910: Best … sophisticated package •  Utilize your registered agent’s website for ordering good standing certificates, forms, etc. …
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