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Dentons
04/12/2023
4 pages

Learn about the developments around the EU-US Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework announced March 2022.

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Region: United States, Europe, European Union
… Articles The new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework is taking form (Dentons) Author Dentons April 12, 2023 4 … D +64 9 915 3366 M +64 21 870 477 hayley.miller@dentons.com Hayden Wilson Chair & Partner, Wellington D +64 4 915 … March 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dóra Petrányi, Partner, Ágnes Sólyom, Senior Counsel, CMS (Budapest)
11/09/2022
3 pages

Learn about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and related copyright issues.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global
… membership . … VPN and copyright? 8 September 2022 1. What is a VPN? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that … of VPN use. Stay tuned! VPN Users Around the World (gwi.com), The State of VPN Usage - Statistics and Trends … issues. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 8 September 2022. … Dóra Petrányi, …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
3 pages

Learn about a 2022 Supreme Court decision that curtails discovery significantly in international arbitration cases.

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Region: United States, North America, Global
… Court held that a “foreign or international tribunal” is one that exercises governmental authority and that neither … +1 212 768 5325 M +1 332 234 2875 lynn.harrisoniii@dentons.com John J. Hay Partner, New York D +1 212 398 5233 … cases. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about a …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
06/30/2015
14 pages

This guide includes case studies that demonstrate how value approaches can hold rich potential for small in-house legal departments, in a variety of scalable and replicable ways.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… demonstrate how value approaches can hold rich potential for small in-house legal departments, in a variety of … on the ACC Value Challenge, please visit: www.acc.com/valuechallenge. SMALL BUT MIGHTY: How Small Law … required to do more with less, so employing value tactics is key to their successful management of legal resources. …
Articles
Ute A. Joas Quinn
07/01/2012

Non-technical (i.e., corporate social responsibility) risks are a major concern for all corporations. In response, in-house counsel must actively promote collaboration and innovation with regard to conflict management and dispute resolution. Not only will this cut down on litigation, but also will pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals.

… to Yes” and “The Third Side,” said that “cooperation is essential to the future of humanity.”1 In an era of … Joas Quinn can be contacted at joas. quinn@gmail.com. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the … resources. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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ACC Australia
01/01/2018
24 pages

The ACC Australia Ethics Handbook V4 has been developed by a committee of in-house peers and provides a range of practical information, scenarios and case studies to help guide your approach to ethical issues as they arise. We encourage you to review the document and revisit it frequently to help navigate the evolving ethical complexities of in-house legal practice.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
in the ACC Australia Ethics Handbook (4th Edition) is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … conflicts of interest internally”: https://acla.acc.com/documents/item/1838 10 | ACC AUSTRALIA Ethics Handbook V4 … Use of Social Media. This document is available on the LIV website [www.liv.asn.au]. You are general counsel for a large …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn about Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) and their introduction in Singapore's Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill.

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Region: Singapore, Global
… … Introduction 1. “So how much will this cost?” This is a question that most (if not all) lawyers face. We reckon … such as: If a lawyer is successful in winning the case for the client, the lawyer can receive his fees plus an … This resource was originally published May 19, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about Conditional Fee …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

Learn about parent company liability and class actions in Scotland related to climate litigation.

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Region: Scotland, United Kingdom
… global warming, the issue of parent company liability is taking centre stage. The courts' willingness to hold … D +44 141 271 5484 M +44 774 125 2998 fiona.caldow@dentons.com Douglas Blyth Partner, Glasgow D +44 33 0222 1664 … This resource was originally published May 27, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about parent company …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
4 pages

Learn about class arbitration developments in Canada and how it differs from developments in the US.

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Region: Canada
… this short article, we will once again ask why this is so and offer some possible explanations. What is class … 1338. 14 AT&T, supra note 6. 3 https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/odFQCkZQ0h39lO5IV_DMj … resource was originally published June 15, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about class …
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Dentons
09/18/2023
4 pages

Learn about the UK government's intention to expand corporate accountability for compliance with financial crime requirements.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… government's intention to expand corporate accountability for compliance with financial crime requirements. Resource … offences or misconduct committed by the firm. This is best illustrated in the current approach to criminal … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in April 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/17/2023
2 pages

Learn about privacy rights and information protection provided by South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act 4.

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Region: South Africa, Africa
In South Africa, privacy rights and information protection is provided for by the Protection of Personal Information Act … Cape Town D +27 21 686 0740 shahid.sulaiman@dentons.com Tumeka Mashaba Associate, Johannesburg D +27 11 326 6257 … Act 4. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/17/2023
2 pages

Learn about the Mauritian Data Protection Act 2017 provisions on data transfer and portability as compared with GDPR.

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Region: Mauritius, Africa
… 2017), which came into force on 15 January 2018, Mauritius is among the first African countries to have data protection … 3363 M +230 525 46704 priscilla.balgobinbhoyrul@dentons.com Jeeshna Radhakissoon Attorney-at-Law, Port Louis D +230 … with GDPR. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/18/2023
2 pages

Learn about the how environmental, social, and governance considerations affect four stages of M&A transactions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Global
… are relevant from the early stages when a transaction is merely being contemplated and remain relevant through the … Partner, London D +44 20 7246 4866 helen.bowdren@dentons.com Matthew H. Clark Shareholder, Pittsburgh D +1 412 297 … This resource was originally published ion the website of Dentons in November 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
2 pages

Learn tips and pitfalls regarding advertising in connection with the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar.

… an advertising red card: Middle Eastern considerations for your Qatar '22 campaign (CMS) Author CMS November 9, 2022 2 pages Learn tips and pitfalls regarding advertising in connection with the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar. … in Qatar. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in 2022. … CMS … Learn tips and pitfalls …
Articles
Shabbi S. Khan, Foley & Lardner
11/03/2015

This article discusses three trending topics that were discussed at the 2015 FOLEY Tech Summit by a few IoT experts.

… 1. IoT will Redefine the Expectations of Privacy Privacy is of utmost concern to consumers and enterprises alike. For consumers, the deployment of IoT devices in their homes … contact Beni Surpin at 858.847.6736 or bsurpin@foley.com. … This article discusses three trending topics that were …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
04/01/2004
29 pages

The challenge: do more, do it well, do it quickly, and keep costs down. This is a reality facing law departments today. This practice profile explores how nine companies are stepping up to this challenge. Learn about practices utilizing non-lawyer personnel at companies such as 3M Company, ConocoPhillips, DuPont, FMC Technologies, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, Monsanto Company, Southwest Airlines, and Starbucks Coffee Company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… more, do it well, do it quickly, and keep costs down. This is a reality facing law departments today. This practice … Leading Practice Profiles library: http://www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES IN USING … business conduct program, including the employee hotline, website materials, and new employee training and orientation. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/16/2020
Every story has an arc, with a beginning, middle, and end. And my story as ACC chair is ending. It has truly been an honor to serve on the board of an organization that has meant so much to me during my career as in-house counsel, and an organization which itself serves so well its 45,000+ members in more than 85 countries around the globe.
… Docket Article The End is Only the Beginning Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: … pandemic, 2020 has proved an extremely challenging year for all organizations, and ACC is no exception. I certainly … offerings. Email  your thoughts to  membership@acc.com . As a member of one of ACC’s newer chapters — ACC Middle …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
It has truly been an honor to serve on the board of an organization that has meant so much to me during my career as in-house counsel, and an organization which itself serves so well its 45,000+ members in more than 85 countries around the globe.
… Docket Article The End is Only the Beginning Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: … pandemic, 2020 has proved an extremely challenging year for all organizations, and ACC is no exception. I certainly … offerings. Email  your thoughts to  membership@acc.com . As a member of one of ACC’s newer chapters — ACC Middle …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/12/2014

This Administrative Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the United States Environmental Protection Agency "EPA''). acting as lead federal agency, and: BP p.l.c.; BP America, Inc. ("BPA"); BP Exploration and Production Inc. (''BPXP"); BP Products North America. Inc. ("BPPNA"); BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. ("BPXA"); and other BP Group Entities.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… March 12, 2014 This Administrative Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the United States Environmental Protection … briefings; videos; and postings on the intranet and bp.com. B. BP p.l.c. ' s intranet shall contain an Ethics & … to make the documentation available on the BP public website. Any change to the "Board Governance Principles" …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn about ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in this introduction to the related concepts and jargon being used.

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Region: Australia
… Region: Australia File esg-financing-and-what-it-means-for-the-middle-market.pdf (599.41 KB) Download Save to My … them access to (somewhat) cheaper capital. Such thinking is certainly not new and the market for ESG related debt … This resource was originally published May 3, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about ESG …
Checklists
CMS
11/09/2022
1 pages

Learn 11 legal issues UK contractors should pay attention to in 2022.

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Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… Safety Bill The Building Safety Bill (England and Wales) is expected to come into law during 2022. It will have wide … Editor: Kathryn Moffett E: kathryn.moffett@cms-cmno.com … Learn 11 legal issues UK contractors should pay … to in 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 11, 2022. … CMS … Learn 11 legal …
Articles
Gregory Stern
01/01/2018

Could people’s identities be verified by a unique biometric? And would all transactions be recorded on blockchain? Tech Toolbox Columnist Gregory Stern hypothesizes what the not-too-distant future might hold.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Blockchain
Region: United States
… ChuBB group of insuranCe Companies greg.stern@chubb.com The launch of Apple’s iPhone X, equipped with a new … but also because of their legal implications. Biometrics is “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or … problems in this digital age is identity verification. For more than 50 years, we have been using a combination of …
Articles
Bill Mordan
07/01/2016

ACC's Career Path columnist Bill Mordan reviews the tortuous 360-review in the July/August 2016 issue.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY … of consciousness, piety, and grace. Today, a 360-review is the corporate version of self-flagellation. If you are one … in which they rate your strengths, weak- nesses, and areas for improvement. Free-form comments are encouraged. In other …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This sample provides step by step instructions when setting up the protection of personal data in a new context of risk.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… Institution of sufficient and effective remedies for users, Engagement at every level of the organization, The … or free-flowing? Guideline: The principle of transparency is immutable but it can be adapted to new technological … Chantal Bernier Counsel, Ottawa Chantal.bernier@dentons.com D +1 613 783 9684 13568910_1|NATDOCS - 2 - …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/27/2012

Sample table and list laying out objectives for a project, assigning priorities, and establishing a monitoring schedule.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… 27, 2012 Sample table and list laying out objectives for a project, assigning priorities, and establishing a … Resources 45 For more ACC InfoPAKs, please visit www.acca.com/vl/infopak H. Developing Objectives and Action Plan117 1. … Action Plan Team Leader 3 1 Have a new computer system online by / /2006 ABC/DEF 5 1 Begin EDI processing with both …
Articles
Global Legal Group
03/19/2024
245 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Turkey
… 2024 Insurance & Reinsurance Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … 1 (Application for a License) online, available on the CBB website under “E-SERVICES/ONLINE FORMS”. The applicant must …
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Gregory Ritts, James Shannon and Martin Hopkins
12/01/2010

Many in-house and outside counsel seem reluctant to embrace the project management approach to plan development. However, a consistent system to coordinate action, measure progress and respond to change could be the key to improving legal work efficiency. The benefits of project management — greater efficiency and profitability — will only be achieved through collaboration between the department and the firm.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… charts ACC Docket 65 December 2010 Project management is a systematic approach to developing and executing a plan … Optimedia. He can be contacted at greg.ritts@razorfish.com. JAMES SHANNON is senior vice president and deputy … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Learn about the impact of the European Whistleblowing Directive on global employers in and outside the European Union.

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Region: Global, European Union
… Overview of the Directive The purpose of the Directive is to create a minimum EU-wide standard to ensure that … D +44 20 7320 6133 M +44 7552 518002 purvis.ghani@dentons.com Sarah Jackman Counsel, Glasgow D +44 141 271 5314 M +44 … European Union. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 11, 2022. … Dentons … Learn …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
4 pages

In this brief snapshot, learn top-of-mind UK competition law developments to keep in sight in 2022.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1 • dentons.com 10 things to expect from UK competition law in 2022 Grow … to get longer, it can only mean that a new working year is underway. 2021 was an eventful year for UK competition … in sight in 2022. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on January 21, 2022. … Dentons … In this …
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Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
4 pages

Learn about Belgium's new tax regime for expats, which came into effect on January 1, 2022.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Belgium
… Regime have unfortunately not yet been announced. Caution is therefore required in the meantime when applying this … Belgium’s new tax regime for expats eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2022. All rights reserved. … resource was originally published April 14, 2022, on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
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