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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Your fate and your company’s fate depend on whether you and your colleagues have adopted and mastered a practical approach to navigate a complex moral minefield where one misstep can end a brilliant career. Moreover, firms that successfully integrate moral considerations into their decision-making processes lower their enterprise risks and optimize business performance over the long term.
… Self-interest. When it comes to moral traps, no one is invincible — key features of human behavior can handicap … our ability to make sound, ethical decisions. Simplicity. For decision-making processes, what is most practical and … with the access to capital required for them to buy a house or car, pay for their education, start or sustain …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
02/23/2023
2 pages

As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) will be required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register will need to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in scope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.

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Region: Netherlands, Europe
… applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply … Region: Netherlands, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Netherlands Corporate Alert UBO Registrations of Trusts … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
2 pages

As of 1 November 2022 trusts and funds for joint account (fondsen voor gemene rekening) are required to register an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (uiteindelijke belanghebbende) (UBO) with the Dutch UBO Register as managed by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The initial registration for existing trusts and funds for joint accounts with the UBO Register had to be completed before 1 April 2023. A trust with a trustee located in the Netherlands must register its UBO. The same applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply to determine whether a UBO of a trust or fund for joint account qualifies for registration are different from (and wide in cope) those applied to Dutch legal entities.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Netherlands, Europe
… applies, for example, in case a fund for joint account is created under Dutch law. Note that the criteria that apply … Region: Netherlands, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Netherlands Corporate Alert UBO Registrations of Trusts … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
05/07/2013
148 pages

This guide provides a legal overview for companies doing business in Kentucky (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Kentucky Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Wyatt, … Tarrant & Combs, LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … authorization to do so. We invite you to visit our website for detailed informa- tion about our history, …
Articles
William A. Wise and Kirk Teska
04/01/2004

Learn to better supervise the use of resources in patent studies, litigation and prosecution.

… a call from a manager one day who claims that a competitor is blatantly copying an important part of Acme’s patented … of Boston College. He is available at William.Wise@analog.com. Kirk Teska, a patent attorney, is the managing partner … patents using a commercial search engine or the PTO’s free website service at www.uspto.gov. Commercial search engines …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/06/2022
Ecolab’s Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while working remotely. #ACCDocket
… Thomas M. Yih and Charlie Chen share their best practices for staying connected and producing efficiencies while … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … “No person is an island, entire of itself; every person is a piece of … continent, a part of the main.”    - John Donne   For many in-house counsel, working remotely from home and foregoing …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
49 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Switzerland. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

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Region: Switzerland
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 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/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/21/2014

This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the board of directors.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Contracts Shareholder Engagement Policy July 21, 2014 This is a sample engagement policy from the perspective of the … online on the corporate governance page of the BMO website. A. Shareholder communications with the BMO Board of … Street West Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A1 board.directors@bmo.com Communication to our Chairman may be read by the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
08/16/2018

When GDPR was enacted in May 2018, companies throughout the EU needed to have processes in place to guard personal data. Employee data comes in many different forms so Employers need to create processes to safeguard that information.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Is Your Staff Management Ready for the GDPR? Author Russell … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the British Virgin Islands.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: British Virgin Isles
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and customer.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Hotel and Customer February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement between a hotel and customer. … commitment is [NUMBER]. Cut-off Date: The “cut-off date” for reserving rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 p.m. local time … without incurring any penalties and/or fees. StarGroup Website: Hotel will create a free customized website for
Articles
Shreyas Jayasimha, Mysore Prasanna, Rajashree Rastogi and S Bhushan, Aarna Law
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… Aarna Law December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
40 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in Australia. It also summarizes the laws regulating employment relationships, including redundancies and mass layoffs, and provides short overviews on competition law; data protection; and product liability and safety. In addition, there are comprehensive summaries on taxation and tax residency; and intellectual property rights over patents, trade marks, registered and unregistered designs.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Randall Holbrook and Heather Menard, LegalResearch.com
05/19/2016
29 pages

This primer examines the minimum benefits that must be included in order for a health insurance policy to comply with the US Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Randall Holbrook and Heather Menard, LegalResearch.com May 19, 2016 29 pages This primer examines the minimum … it for yourself. We encourage you to navigate our website (legalresearch.com), learn more about who we are and … across all fifty states and on the federal stage. He is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law. Heather …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
In this article, we will explain the various regulatory regimes that impose successor liability for trade-related violations, provide specific examples of these types of violations and the government enforcement actions and penalties they generated, and create a checklist to help structure the export/import aspect of your M&A due diligence review.
… on Your M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Successor Liability for Export/Import and Sanctions Violations Katherine Bugbee … Heubert Doreen M. Edelman Publication Date: 06/01/2015 In this article, we will explain the various regulatory … liability before an international merger or acquisition is to conduct due diligence on export compliance with various …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
All too often, engaging a new service or entering into a different transaction — and assuming certain risks as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that will help in-house counsel balance their dual guide and strategic advisor roles as they seek the right path.
… as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that … prioritizing important items, and referring to a request for proposal. Rely on experts. Your procurement team should … losing you as a customer; selling you what you intend to buy; and making sure its product descriptions accurately …
… announced the launch of ACC Brazil, a new online community for in-house professionals across the country.  São Paulo  - … tech innovations, risk management, and more.   "Brazil is an economic powerhouse and strategic hub for multinational … in Brazil. "   For more information, please visit www.acc.com/brazil   About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel …
Program Materials
Pieter Ariëns Kappers, Justin Connor, Scott Depta, and Brian Facey
10/29/2013

International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely to pose special challenges for in-house counsel by adding a multi-jurisdictional dimension to the regulatory review and approval process. Discover the differing merger control regimes that must be complied with in doing M&A transactions in the European Union, Canada, China and elsewhere, including the notification thresholds, notification requirements and review processes. Then, explore the issues that arise in managing multiple regulatory compliance processes when the transaction triggers reviews in two or more jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 704: International … be made public. The ACCC's public register (on the ACCC website at www.accc.gov.au) will include various information …
new data sources. Dan Weber (ACC) marketing@acc.com Miranda Pang (Pagefreezer) miranda.pang@pagefreezer.com … pace of adoption of new technology, information governance is undergoing a revolution,” said Catherine J. Moynihan, AVP …   About Pagefreezer: Pagefreezer is a leading provider of website, social media, mobile text, and enterprise …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
9 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles 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 … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
ACC
03/01/2016

The wrap up of ACC's Engaging Your Network program celebrates and profiles the two most successful members.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… their network. In appreciation for their hard work, ACC is providing both members with a complimentary pass to the … from other entertainment guilds and studios. The ACC website alone provided a plethora of informa- tion, from CLE … you can en- gage your network to join ACC, visit www.acc.com/ strongertogether. ACC Amy Susdorf McGill SENIOR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/14/2021
After what we’ve all been through, it’s time to devote some energy to finding more fun in life and at work.
… Docket Article An Action Plan for Fun Verity White Publication Date: 06/14/2021 After what … it’s time to devote some energy to finding more fun in life and at work. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … response.  While intellectually I had known “ The office is empty ,” thinking it and then seeing and feeling it were …
Articles
Dr. Karina Butera
08/01/2017
2 pages

The more you share your knowledge and experience, the more you learn. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about the benefits of mentoring and how their expertise is elevated by connecting with newer members of the legal community.

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Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… about the benefits of mentoring and how their expertise is elevated by connecting with newer members of the legal … 2017 Mentoring has traditionally been viewed as a way for senior professionals to benevolently build relationships … . acc_journal_mar17_V2.indd 30 8/03/2017 1:51 PM acla.acc.com 31VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 Hash-tag, pardon me …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Susan Hubbard: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and visionary at Ping Identity. See how Susan transformed her company with artificial intelligence governance and led her team through massive growth. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse #LegalInnovation #CommunityImpact
… Details … The  ACC Top 10 30-Somethings  awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … of legal insights in corporate decision-making.  Ping is a leading US$5.1 billion cybersecurity technology company …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2020
A day in the life of Hayley Cassidy, Chief general counsel and director at BNZISL.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . 5:45 am Woken up by my children, six-year-old … breakfast, bounce on the trampoline, get the kids ready for school (and myself ready for work), review my day … to ensure that I’m well prepared for the meeting, which is four days away. 11:00 am Coffee with a graduate from the …
Program Materials
Tom Bender, Sandrine Chambord, Dr. Thomas Griebe, Peter A. Susser, Tahl Tyson, Gabe Shawn Varges, Simon White
07/08/2016

A group exercise where half of the delegates will be tasked to design the perfect law firm. At the same time the other half of the delegates and a team of external counsel, will design the perfect in-house team. Both sides will present their findings back to each other.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
… of St. Gallen 1 © 2016 Gabe Shawn Varges www.hcm.com 2© 2016 Gabe Shawn Varges www.hcm.com I. The Big Picture What is the most significant challenge facing our companies today? … Gabe Shawn Varges www.hcm.com III. What considerations for in-house optimization? 1. What are we? 4 5© 2016 Gabe …
Articles
Whitney Campbell Christensen, Ward and Smith P.A.
03/06/2020
3 pages

Industry experts engage with corporate counsel and explain some basic concepts of Blockchain and how it affects their practice.

Resource Details
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… David Noble, director of The Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at the … as well as a growing number of business applications — is. “I tell my mother that it is an Excel spreadsheet that we … Whitney Campbell Christensen (wcchristensen@wardandsmith.com) January 25, 2019 creates challenges for general counsel …
Articles
Jon M. Casadont, Alan W. Nicgorski and Scott E. Rogers
12/01/2013

Companies known as “non-practicing entities” (NPEs), patent assertion entities (PAEs) or, more colorfully, patent trolls do not produce patented products or services, but instead are created specifically to own patents and seek licensing fees. Lawsuits brought by NPEs are increasingly pervasive and costly. This article provides a roadmap that will allow corporate counsel to analyze and address the demands of a patent troll.

… who have actually received these or similar letters, this is a very real problem, and one that corporate counsel at … to develop or market a product. They threaten target com- panies with lawsuits alleging infringement of the … 310.300.8438. ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Checklists
Richelle E. Burr and Clyde W. Tinnen
10/01/2019
6 pages

Faced with competing priorities and too little time, standard contract provisions are often glossed over. But these boilerplate provisions can have significant risks if you’re not careful—here’s what to avoid.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: United States
… that have been years in the making. Accordingly, it is important for counsel and business partners to avoid … semiconductors and flat panel displays. rburr@photronics.com Clyde W. Tinnen is a partner and business lawyer with … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Danny Ertel
10/25/2011

This article looks at how in-house counsel might leverage the capabilities of their in-house Sourcing & Procurement organization by working closely with them.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (LPO) providers, an important aspect not to overlook is the creation of a “short list.” While that is the case, … Of course, looking at these surveys is no substitute for due diligence, but it is certainly a reasonable way to … or offering that seems particularly relevant to the buying organization‟s requirements or one whose …
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