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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 …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
Venture into the niche realm of government contracts counsel with Jessica Lehman, Verizon’s trailblazer, as she unravels the field’s unique challenges. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … to handle high contract volume effectively. “My takeaway is that you can’t get sloppy about leaving notes in the … and has a few new pieces in the works. https://vimeo.com/839143582/fcca192dca?share=copy Jessica Lehman's …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample human resources handbook.

Resource Details
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
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 …
Program Materials
Todd Borow, Robert Brandfass, Mark Gallant, and Laurie Weinstein
10/29/2013

With over 900 pages of law & tens of thousands of pages of regulations, “ObamaCare” has been in the news and courts & now it’s on your desk and in your board room, C-suite and business units. Get your "cheat sheet" to navigating the implications of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The panel will tackle the hottest Affordable Care Act issues including: (1) Medicaid expansion - what states are expanding and what will be the impact to states that are not expanding; (2) New regulations - what are some of the most significant and controversial regulations and can more be expected in the near future; (3) Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) - great rewards are promised for healthcare companies willing to be accountable for better outcomes and savings, but what “pay for performance” and quality controls are being implemented, measured and reported and is it really worth it?

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… controls are being implemented, measured and reported and is it really worth it? Resource Details Interest Area: Law … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 511: Patient … For more information on Foley & Lardner, visit their website at www.foley.com, or see the “About the Author” …
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 …
Articles
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 …
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.

Resource Details
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
Catherine Balmond and Victoria Cromwell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Mark A. Lemley
10/19/2016
67 pages

Part I of this article briefly reviews the changes to the United States patent system in the past 35 years. Part II discusses the pendulum swings between perceived overprotection and perceived underprotection and the concerns lawyers have raised in both directions. Part III presents evidence of the resilience of the patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result. Resource Details Interest Area: … . … Electronic copy available at : http : / / ssrn.com / abstract = 2784456 [THE SURPRISING RESILIENCE OF THE … seems surprisingly resilient to changes in the law. This is a puzzle. In this article, I document this phenomenon and …
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 …
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 …
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
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Linklaters
01/01/2014

This is a review of the availability and process of mediation in 21 jurisdictions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

… Review 2013 Author Linklaters January 1, 2014 This is a review of the availability and process of mediation in … 2 The EU Mediation Directive 3 Current European proposals for other alternative dispute resolution methods 5 … Litigation Partner, London katie.bradford@linklaters.com 2Return to Contents What is mediation? Mediation is a …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about potential hazards and opportunities for borrowers and lenders with regard to ESG.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia, United Kingdom, European Union
… Articles ESG Financing Pitfalls and Opportunities for Lenders and Borrowers (Dentons) Author Dentons April 24, … and in particular, sustainable finance. In the EU, there is, among other things, the EU taxonomy for sustainable … to ESG. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
2 pages

Learn about the latest developments in greenwash claims and challenges in enforcement in the United Kingdom.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… The absence of enforcement action so far from the FCA is in contrast to other regulators such as the Advertising … 5527 M +44 07752 123552 sarah.partridge- smith@dentons.com Felicity Ewing Partner, London D +44 20 7320 6066 … Kingdom. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in November 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
04/12/2023
2 pages

Learn about requirements of new bill (SB 1162) in California on reporting of pay.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… employer uses a third party to post the job. “Pay scale” is defined as the salary or hourly wage range that the … Angeles D +1 213 243 6028 (ext 36028) erin.bass@dentons.com Peter Stockburger Office Managing Partner, San Diego D +1 … of pay. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
11/09/2022
3 pages

Learn about Personal Data Protections Law in coming into force in February 2023.

Resource Details
Region: Oman, United Arab Emirates
… Communications and Information Technology (Ministry) is responsible for implementing the PDPL. The Minister of … D +968 7117 1470 M +971 52816 1072 jamie.gibson@dentons.com Simon Topping Senior Legal Consultant, Muscat D +968 2457 … 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Simon Fish
12/01/2018
2 pages

Our roles within our companies offer us a unique view of the business, as well as the outside and internal forces that influence it. As in-house counsel, we like challenges and thrive on finding solutions that push our organizations forward.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Articles My Take: Get Ready for What's Ahead Author Simon Fish December 1, 2018 2 pages … a few new ones emerging. Borrowing from Heraclitus: There is nothing permanent except change. This is especially so in … a part of our every day. I encourage you to explore ACC.com, where you’ll find tools like the Maturity Model …
Program Materials
Rick Welch
05/21/2013

These two back-to-back sessions will discuss why successful project management is essential for innovative organizations. Participants will understand the primary characteristics of projects and the criteria for success and discuss how the environment, stakeholders, schedule, cost and quality requirements impact the definition of deliverables. Participants will determine the important stakeholders and communication plan for the project.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… sessions will discuss why successful project management is essential for innovative organizations. Participants will understand … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com 500 - Project Management – Part I Tuesday, May 21, 2013 …
Articles
John V. Grobowski, Faegre Baker Daniels
06/07/2013

In 2012, China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange promulgated the Circular on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administrative Policies on Foreign Direct Investment (Circular No. 59). It replaces more than 30 approval requirements with simpler registration procedures, streamlines many administrative procedures for foreign exchange transactions and relaxes some restrictions on funds used for foreign direct investment (FDI). The changes resulting from it are reviewed in this article. <br />

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… procedures, streamlines many administrative procedures for foreign exchange transactions and relaxes some …  by  the  State.  To  obtain  an  approval,  it  is  usually  necessary  to  submit  a  detailed  application …  banks  which  have  been  given  access  to  SAFE's  online  data  systems:  Ø The  opening  of  FDI-­‐related …
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