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Suzanne Flaton-Origenes and Brendan J. Jones
10/01/2013

A license agreement that reflects US antitrust law should be simple and straightforward. Like a well-tailored suit paired with classic pumps, it needs no frills or adornments. This article provides an overview of the primary US antitrust statutes applicable to licensing, and recommends drafting approaches to commonplace competition considerations for license agreements.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… not need any fancy, extra stuff. However, this article is neither a primer on US antitrust law, nor an exhaustive … and plastics divisions. suzanne.flaton-origenes@basf.com Brendan J. Jones is counsel for BASF Corporation, where … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Jaap Bosman
10/01/2017

Global business leaders provide unique strategies for how the in-house counsel of today can be better prepared to become the in-house counsel of tomorrow.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, European Union, United States
… and Charybdis By Jaap Bosman Being an in-house lawyer is a very demanding profession. You will find yourself … in-house counsel still be considered a lawyer? Will the com- puter have taken over? Will in-house counsel be the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Nathaniel Vitan, Cameron A. Smith, and Ephraim J. Pierre
07/01/2019
10 pages

While minority and female representation in the legal community has increased in recent years, the numbers are still lagging. But there are several key steps corporate counsel can take to retain, develop, and promote diversity among in-house counsel.

… of all partners. Unfortunately, this meager increase is the largest annual increase for minority law firm partners … While the number of female general counsel at Fortune 500 com- panies has increased to approximately 30 percent in … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Letter of Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company. … [DAY], [DATE] to [DAY], [DATE] Dear [NAME]: Thank you for selecting [HOTEL FULL NAME] (“Hotel”) as the site for … full Terms and Conditions apply and may be viewed at [WEBSITE URL]. FORCE MAJEURE: The performance of the agreement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
In our professional lives, while it’s important to work on personal goals and invest in the work that we do as individuals, it’s more important, in my opinion, to invest in those we lead.
… your world awareness through travel, volunteering for an organization whose mission you support, or simply … to invest in those we lead. I believe investing in people is essential to the health of your organization, and it’s … and information on how to manage your public self, online. If you’re looking for additional resources, check out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
In-house counsel involved in transatlantic tech should tread carefully. These are murky waters. At the moment, there is no EU-wide tech tax, and the French government’s posture toward digital companies and tax is radically different from countries like Ireland. One unified European strategy for your company will not be enough and could make you vulnerable to fines and litigation. Diverse strategy, as well as an agile legal team, are key.
… carefully. These are murky waters. At the moment, there is no EU-wide tech tax, and the French government’s posture … from countries like Ireland. One unified European strategy for your company will not be enough and could make you … companies headquartered outside of France but operating online services within the country. No other EU member state …
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Joseph C. Hutchison
04/28/2006

A strong and effective compliance program can be crucial to persuading the prosecutor that your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most compliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, not to help defend the company when authorities raid the company. This article will show you how to strengthen your compliance program against that day.

… Articles The Acid Test for Your Compliance Program Author Joseph C. Hutchison April … your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it … the pros- ecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most com- pliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, …
Articles
08/01/2017
5 pages

The law and technology - a panel interview with four in-house counsel including Chaman Sidhu, David Bushby, Vered Keisar and Luke O’Sullivan.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 7VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 1. How has technology … society. The way I communicate, collaborate and produce is very different from 10 years ago due to technology. For me personally, adopting agile and lean ways of working, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
01/10/2018
11 pages

The ACC Australia Trends Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the in-house legal profession. ACC Australia has developed this report with the support of our Corporate Alliance Partners.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… completion of the In-house Trends Survey, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your experiences, … © The copyright in the 2018 In-house Trends Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … Unsure 5% 33% 54% 8% 1. See ABC report: https://www.abc2c.com.au/australia-comes-second-in-being-litigious 8 | ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Reviewing legal panel arrangements can be a bittersweet process. Too often panel reviews fail to deliver the intended benefits because crucial information is never collected.
… deliver the intended benefits because crucial information is never collected. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … why)? What’s the right balance of quality, speed, and risk for each work type? Systems and technology. What do you … please get in touch via email at david.curtain@lodlaw.com . … Reviewing legal panel arrangements can be a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Our commitment to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is hard.
… to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is … behavior has ultimately resulted in increased revenue for the firm in the long run, Zaccaria flatly stated that it … problem by slow paying your suppliers. You would never buy a nice gift for the purchasing agent of one of your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Risk assessment and mitigation begins internally, and it begins with planning, communication, and training. To know what that “wrong” scenario might look like, your internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, executive, etc.) need to be trained on what red flags to look for. Before you can train your team, however, you need to get organized.
… etc.) need to be trained on what red flags to look for. Before you can train your team, however, you need to get … Define the process. The first step in contract management is defining your process: Who are the key personnel? What are … 1985. 2 Romrell, Jason M, General Counsel, LeadsMarket.com LLC. 3 Stross, Charlie. 4 Shakespeare, William, Romeo & …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Implementing an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits that an organization derives by expending the necessary effort in launching such an initiative are well worth the investment.
… an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits … of sound governance and organizational risk management. For organizations operating on a global basis, records … 2014 www.aiim.org / Iron Mountain 2014, www.ironmountain.com . 5, 6, 7 Big Data Overload: Why Most Companies Can’t …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/11/2021
Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for effective communication as a legal leader.
… Publication Date: 10/11/2021 Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for … Development Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Communication is key. It is an essential part of any in-house counsel job, particularly for those in executive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/23/2021
These seven strategies will help you to build a long and sustainable in-house legal career.
… Docket Article 7 Strategies for Succeeding In-house Johann Hardarson David Armsworth-Maw Tony Frost … Develop new abilities The core principle for this strategy is to develop new abilities and approaches, which complement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2020
Companies faced with an MDL can employ these seven strategies to mitigate exposure and exit the case at the earliest opportunity.
… Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Volume 38, Number 4 In July 2019, a Minnesota federal court dismissed with … numerous cases with similar allegations in one proceeding is not unique to the United States. For example, China promulgated its first national code on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2022
Rodolfo Ibarra, legal counsel and Rafael Juárez, junior counsel, both of Syngenta, highlight the importance of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization.
… of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … only they can decide whether their data can be used and for what purpose. The owner has ARCO rights (Access, … Opposition to the publication of PD).  In many cases, it is enough to adapt and implement a privacy notice that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/26/2022
Positively Legal Columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, Chad Aboud, and Michelle Bryant about the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of exercise, maintaining a fun disposition, and practicing gratitude and meditation. #ACCDocket #wellness
… the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of … Source: ACC Docket … Pakorn Khantiyaporn / Shutterstock.com For this month’s column, we continued our discussion with … exercise, and social connection. If you find your schedule is too tight, she suggests considering “exactly how you are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2022
The bankruptcy of your counterparty — can agitate and disrupt your business but you have more power than you might realize to mitigate potential losses and improve recoveries. Learn 10 strategies to be a step ahead. #ACCDocket #businesslitigation #businessbankruptcy #bankruptcy #contracts
… and Governance Source: ACC Docket … ADragan / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Improve recoveries. Although your counterparty is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , you might have an opportunity to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/26/2022
Five tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in his series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings
… Docket … Banner artwork by igor kisselev / Shutterstock.com I wasted a decade or more sharpening my skills as a … Although this advice applies to any manager, it is particularly helpful for lawyers. Why is that? Because our non-lawyer colleagues …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/19/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Professor Selena Bartlett, an Australian neuroscientist, and GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, and Chad Aboud about their personal techniques to manage stress. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… Source: ACC Docket … Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You get to work, look at an overflowing inbox, attend … first day you took control of your stress and made it work for you.  In the final article in our series on how to … wine becomes two, are signals that you may be stressed. It is the brain’s way of handling stress. We are not handling …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
State Farm Counsel Phelan Simpkins and Ryan N. Phelan, IP partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, offer best practices to protect company IP by enhancing enforceability and reducing the risk when filing a patent claim.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diki Prayogo / Shutterstock.com In the intellectual property realm, divided infringement, … claim, but no single party performs every step. This issue is most common in method or process patents and particularly … systems where different entities may be responsible for distinct aspects of an invention. For patent owners, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
Using a white space analysis to identify the gaps between the current state of the legal industry and its AI-powered potential, this article explores the opportunities for AI in M&A while also addressing the pros and cons for in-house counsel and outlining considerations for maintaining attorney-client privilege.
… Docket Article The White Space in the Legal Marketplace for AI in M&A Jennifer F. Nelson Publication Date: 12/04/2024 … Banner artwork and icons by inspiring.team / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet White space. There are opportunities for use … tools become more prevalent. Protect your privilege. It is important to thoroughly vet AI usage, platforms, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape and how in-house counsel should monitor it to protect the business.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 07/08/2024 ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape … Predictability – the ability to anticipate what’s coming – is what makes businesses successful. Legal departments tend … . The relationship between US and China is the basis for many issues that in-house will be dealing with (such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Legal risk assessments are essential to a successful legal department. ACC Credentialing Institute leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. #ACCDocket
… leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. … to the company. An effective legal risk assessment is essential to the integrity of the entire company, … determined. The legal risk assessment is a vital tool for the legal department to implement and execute a legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/27/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Winc Group GC Troy Swan about the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket … Development Source: ACC Docket … “The chief task in life is simply this : to identify and separate matters so that I … with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/22/2024
Ropes & Gray LLP’s Head Strategic Advisor Danielle Davidson alongside AlixPartners' Associate General Counsel Jimmy Chestnut and Global Head of eDiscovery and Data Forensics Tarek Ghalayini delve into the evolution and adoption of AI in the legal industry and the complexities it may potentially cause in eDiscovery work. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Dark Geometry / Shutterstock.com It is clear artificial intelligence (AI) is supplementing the … the technology must be clearly defined in order to allow for proper rules, regulations, and a general understanding of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2024
Learn how – and why – you can achieve more by doing less in this Positively Legal column by Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #inhouse #PositivelyLegal #SlowProductivity #DeepWork #Essentialism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The World Health Organization called burnout an “ … unfairness, and mismatch of values) in my guest blog for Better Ipsum. These articles identified the signs of … “ the lost art of accomplishment without burnout. ” What is productivity? Productivity makes sense in an agricultural …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2024
Take a look at some insights from influential in-house leader Malcolm Haack, group general counsel and chief compliance officer at Orica in this ACC InConversation. #ACC #InConversation #GC
… Details … Banner artwork by SFIO CRACHO / Shutterstock.com “Everyone has their own journey. I think we can all … to do next, as he knew working in the hair industry wasn’t for him long-term. “I ran into an old friend who had just … back to in-house practice. “The in-house environment is much more suited to who I am — working hand-in-hand with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket
… and Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to additional requests outside of this scope. Preparation is key. When a search warrant is executed, your employees are … up and down the West Coast. You are primarily responsible for negotiating many of the company’s agreements, including …
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