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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. …
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Robert L. Miller and Reginald C. Govan
03/01/2003

If an employee is injured or injures another person as a result of consuming alcohol at an employer-sponsored event, the employer may face liability claims. Read this article to learn how you can minimize your company's potential liability.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Miller and Reginald C. Govan March 1, 2003 If an employee is injured or injures another person as a result of consuming … work, a refinery employee and nine of his coworkers headed for the picnic area to celebrate his promotion. Consistent … Chapter. He is available at Robert Miller@freddiemac.com. Reginald C. Govan is associate general counsel at …
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Michael B. Lachuk -- deputy general counsel and director of the IP Law Group, SAIC, and James R. Myers -- partner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
01/01/2003

Almost every in-house counsel understands the need for some sort of intellectual property due diligence plan to protect company assets, but not all corporate lawyers recognize the significance of IP assets in a wide range of corporate transactions. Read this article for a three-step process that will show you how to develop a plan now that can provide accurate and fast-turnaround assessments later.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1, 2003 Almost every in-house counsel understands the need for some sort of intellectual property due diligence plan to … pop in with great news. Short-Sighted Inc. ("SSI") is looliing to offload its subsidiary, Got Unlimited … • Define an IP due diligence process specific to com­ mercial transactions. • Take an inventory of the current …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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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Judy Rakowsky
10/20/2015

This article shows reputational risks in high exposure litigation, rising above the noise.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Litigation Rising Above the Noise Judy Rakowsky Sr. VP for Crisis and Strategic Communications Liberty Square Group … competitors. "Mark Ferber will plead not guilty because he is innocent of every single one of these outrageous charges," … "Tylenol Murders." http://www.aerobiologicalengineering.com/wxk116/Tyl enolMurders/ ISSN: 2278-3369 International …
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The Lex Mundi Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group
01/30/2017
187 pages

This guide presents jurisdictional overviews on public procurement contracts in jurisdictions around the globe.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, France, Greece, Honduras, India, Latvia, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Venezuela
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Public Procurement A Global Practice Guide prepared by … Practice Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … before 1 January 1st, 2011on the Belgian State Gazette website (http://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi/welcome.pl). …
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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 …
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William Lu, Jiyeon Lee-Lim, Raymond J. Holst, and Kamela K. Nelan of Latham & Watkins
04/22/2013

This White Paper is part of a series of Latham & Watkins publications highlighting significant developments under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and outlining some of the major workstreams that foreign financial institutions must complete in order to comply with FATCA.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Nelan of Latham & Watkins April 22, 2013 This White Paper is part of a series of Latham & Watkins publications … A complete list of our White Papers can be found on our website at www.lw.com. If you wish to update your contact details or customize …
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Kari Potts and Amy Peck
06/01/2015

Effective management of international work assignments requires careful planning and attention to both United States’ and the host country’s laws. There is often so much to consider that little thought may be given to how an LGBTQ individual or family will be treated once the transfer is completed. But this cannot be overlooked.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Colombia, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Niger, United States
… to both United States’ and the host country’s laws. There is often so much to consider that little thought may be given … to 105 facilities in 24 countries. kari.potts@valmont.com Amy Peck is a shareholder at Jackson Lewis P.C. She … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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 …
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ACC
12/03/2013

This InfoPAK is intended to provide law students and recent graduates with information about the role of in-house counsel and how to pursue a career in this field.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Recent Graduates Author ACC December 3, 2013 This InfoPAK is intended to provide law students and recent graduates with … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … them to search for in-house counsel positions. The ACC website lists numerous job opportunities by different …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
12/13/2012

This article contains tips for becoming your own best career advocate.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Advocating for Your Advancement Author Charles A. Volkert, Esq. December … Advancement By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Counsel, ©2012, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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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 …
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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 - …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
08/16/2012

This article focuses on three areas that affect a legal career path in the 21st century.

… Your Career By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … operations, cut costs and improve client service. For example, law firms are increasingly looking into the … of key research findings, visit http://www.futurelawoffice.com. …
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 …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
09/15/2012

Add social media to the growing list of corporate worries. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed by Robert Half Legal said they are concerned about the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies. Resource … Media By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … is available to download at http://www.futurelawoffice.com. For the latest career and management trends in the legal …
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Checklists
Cozen O'Connor
06/27/2024
2 pages

This quick reference guide provides overview of state attorney general enforcement powers and trends.

… membership . … State AGs 101 An attorney general (AG) is the state’s chief legal officer and an independent … - Engage early to focus scope of inquiry. • Calibrate for the AG’s unique statutory powers and obligations. - … to subscribe to The State AG Report at www.stateAGreport.com For even more information about the important influence …
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