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Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
1 pages

Loan covenants, mergers and acquisitions, and raising capital for health care providers and other entities may be impacted by new restrictions as a result of the US Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. This checklist can help you determine the impact of those potential restrictions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com † Businesses that provide reproductive health-related … has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed to constitute … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green , P.C.'s website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … Loan covenants, …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
5 pages

Poland's Ministry of Family and Social Policy published a new draft of the Whistleblowers Act on 12 April 2022. Learn about the key changes, including a new definition of whistleblower, anonymous submissions, internal notifications, data protection, criminal penalties, and more.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Poland, European Union
… of agreement and public consultation. The following is a summary of the key changes from the October 2021 draft, … is not purely editorial and has important consequences for the legal position of whistleblowers and their access to … resource was originally published April 25, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Poland's Ministry of Family …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
7 pages

Canada's Bill C-27 updates Canada's federal private sector privacy law (PIPEDA), and re-works the Digital Charter Implementation Act (C-11). This article summarizes details of the new bill and highlights and compares certain provisions with C-11.

… and related amendments to other Acts.” The Bill is designed to update Canada’s federal private sector privacy … Toronto D +1 416 863 4362 kirsten.thompson@dentons.com Chantal Bernier Of Counsel, Ottawa D +1 613 783 9684 … resource was originally published June 20, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Canada's Bill C-27 updates …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

Following the recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization companies have considered giving assistance in accessing abortion services. This resource highlights some legal considerations for employers as they decide whether and how to provide these benefits.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… assistance to employees located in states where abortion is now illegal. There are important legal considerations for … West Des Moines D +1 515 246 7891 susan.freed@dentons.com © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global legal practice … resource was originally published June 27, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Following the recent Supreme …
Articles
CMS
11/08/2022
6 pages

Learn about the United Arab Emirates' Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on Regulation of Labour Relations, which introduced changes regarding unlimited term contracts, leave entitlements, end of service gratuity, restrictive covenants, and notice provisions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… not least announcing the change of the working week for the public sector from Sunday-Thursday to Monday-Friday – … with their employees. We have summarised these below. It is important to highlight that the New Labour Law envisages … provisions. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 17, 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/27/2021
ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson discusses her inspiration for writing Take Six: Essential Habits to Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, and Unlock Opportunities.
… ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson discusses her inspiration for writing Take Six: Essential Habits to Own Your Destiny, … say, “I couldn't get it all down, do you have a book or a website?” I didn't, although I’d always had it in the back of … a difference to them. Taking a hand and helping others is important.   I noticed how a lot of successful women …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/08/2022
To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who’ve been there — literally. Raysul-Engesul Group GC Rafael Barreto-Garcia profiles Brazil’s legal operating environment. #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
in Brazil’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are known for providing quality legal services without foreign language barriers. Brazil, however, is a big country with almost the same number of licensed … in the region for m-commerce (mobile commerce, i.e., buying and selling of goods and services through wireless …
Articles
Dr. Lulin Gao, Judge Yongshun Cheng and Keith D. Nowak
01/01/2006

Discusses the changes in Chinese law and substantial progress in enforcement procedures that make it possible to enforce intellectual property rights in China.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… 52ACC Docket January 2006 53ACC Docket January 2006 T here is a widespread belief among business executives that the … now has active judicial and administra- tive systems. For example, in 2004, the Chinese court system handled over … before you file A prefiling investigation to support the com- plaint is critical, given these two facts about Chinese …
Program Materials
William Davis Harn, Nicky Jatana, Ronald Peppe
05/20/2013

The employment relationship is a complex, rapidly changing area of the law. This survey program will cover the basics such as investigating internal complaints, responding to government investigations, addressing ADA and accommodation issues, managing overtime pay and FLSA classification compliance, handling leave issues, and avoiding retaliation claims. The course will also cover emerging issues such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination, and class action waivers.

… Ronald Peppe May 20, 2013 The employment relationship is a complex, rapidly changing area of the law. This survey … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 201 - The … Harn is currently senior vice president & senior counsel for City National Bank, the largest banking institution …
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Laura A. Sheridan and Matthew L. Cutler
11/01/2014

It has been two years since inter partes review (IPR) went into effect. Now, patent challengers finally have a viable option for review of a patent without downsides like expensive discovery practices and the requirement of standing.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… amendment practice. The ability to amend claims is limited by statute, with factors for a successful motion … her J.D. from Fordham Law School. lsheridan@google.com Matthew L. Cutler is a principal at Harness, Dickey, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Jay G. Martin and Robert W. Tarun
10/01/2016

In the modern digital age, the possibility of a data breach is an imminent threat to a company’s cybersecurity. To combat this, in-house counsel must help inform and engage the board regarding the most effective data protection practices to mitigate risk. By preparing for the inevitability of a data breach, in-house counsel can work symbiotically with the board to make sure that their company is organized and well protected.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the modern digital age, the possibility of a data breach is an imminent threat to a company’s cybersecurity. To combat … division in Fairfax, Virginia. jay.martin@bakerhughes.com Robert W. Tarun is the author of the best-selling The … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC. COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

The Purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the rights and obligations of the Parties with respect to the exchange, protection, and disclosure of Proprietary Information, as defined in paragraph 5 of this Agreement, which may be disclosed by one Party to the other in their meetings, discussions, and/or submittals concerning the Business Purpose.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Toolkit October 19, 2015 The Purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the rights and obligations of the Parties … Fax: 321-784-7385 Email: michelle.trepanier@iapws.com Non-Disclosure Agreement Toolkit Page 5 of 12 [COMPANY … ] Address: Address: Attn: Title: Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: 16. Governing Law. This Agreement, and the rights …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
Today, many Tunisian lawyers are very active in the field of human rights and are influential in the country. Others are pure business lawyers who practice either privately or in in-house legal departments.
… “2016 Corruption Perceptions Index,” Tunisia is the 75th “cleanest” (i.e., least corrupt) country out of … members) restricts exports, according to the Organisation for Co-operation and Development. Additional resources … legal documentation and ling documents drafted in French. Online resources (request forms, procedures, laws, etc.) with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/24/2021
ACC’s new Data Steward Program allows law firms of all sizes to showcase their cybersecurity preparedness.
… ACC’s Data Steward Program Levels the Playing Field for Law Firms Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … putting company data in the hands of an outside firm is “one of the things that keeps them awake at … Data Steward Program is available at  www.accdatasteward.com .  Read more about the benefits of ACC's Data Steward …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
So how does the diversity mandate translate for lawyers looking to position their legal departments as not only defenders of the legal faith, but also as good business partners in the quest for profitability? It’s all about finding, hiring and retaining the best, brightest and most diverse lawyers you can find.
… Docket Article Don’t Let Your Bright Stars Fade: Strategies for Building a Diverse Legal Department K. Steven Blake Lee … that embraces diversity (or alternatively, one that is indifferent or hostile) is also one of the principal … recruitment efforts of self-identified diverse lawyers to online talent management websites or affinity group job …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
In this article we will primarily focus on examples of using data in the context of patent litigation and prosecution activity.
… drive results. Legal analytics represents a paradigm shift for lawyers. Lawyers can now combine insights gleaned from … feature attracts a claim of patent infringement, and it is part of a product with little revenue and a low level of … can be gleaned from various sources, including the USPTO website. Yahoo has also used data about litigation results to …
Articles
Demarest Advogados
08/30/2013

Overview Brazil's business environment. Includes discussion of tax law, legal system, investment law, intellectual property considerations, and marketing.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… closed regardless of CADE's approval. Legal system 2. What is the legal system based on (for example, civil law, common … de Defesa Econômica) (http://cade.gov.br). The website gives guidance on the competition law rules. … T +55-11-3356-1822 F +55-11-3356-1700 E procha@demarest.com.br W www.demarest.com.br Qualified. São Paulo, 1993 Areas …
Articles
Joseph Srouji and Marie Veillon
09/01/2016

Key European institutions agreed to formalize GDPR after nearly two years of debate, leaving many unanswered questions regarding the diligence of new sanctioning powers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… are already becoming obsolete as the evolution of big data is outpacing the ability of legislators to foresee what needs … Paris II Panthéon-Assas. joseph.srouji@sroujiavocats.com Marie Veillon is a graduate law student at Université … Procedure for Issuing Monetary Penalty Notices, ICO website. 17 C-131/12 : Google Spain SL and Google Inc. v …
Articles
Phillip J. Gordon
01/01/2003

Counterfeiting can compromise more than brand authenticity and product quality. It not only can threatens your company's bottom line, but also the health and safety of the consumers of your company's products. Read this article and learn how you can keep your company safe.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… violently and fall off in mid-air. Everyone on board is killed. The bolts turn out to be counterfeit. One hundred … Although counterfeiting has been a profitable trade for centuries, today's counterfeiters have exploited … hold your company legally responsible. To protect your com­ pany from such liability and other economic injury …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/20/2018
Many recent law school grads and lawyers in transition ask me the same question: What will give my legal career an edge? How can I best succeed?
… an expert in an emerging problem, technology, or trend is an excellent way to access interesting opportunities and … the advent of the internet. While blockchain is most known for its role in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, there are also … from them soon. To start, LinkedIn Collections and other online resources offer a bevy of blockchain topics. If you …
Articles
Marsha L. Montgomery, Karen Ohnemus Lisko, Ann E. Gendaszek
05/01/2003

Does the latest information that confirms anti-corporate bias automatically translate into big payouts for plaintiffs in this post-Enron era? Not necessarily. Read this article to learn how Enron and related scandals might affect your client in the courtroom and what to do about it.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… bias automatically translate into big payouts for plaintiffs in this post-Enron era? Not necessarily. Read … 21, no. 5 (May 2003): 78-91. 7 8 ACCA Docket May 2005 What is this "desensitizing effect" and where does it origi­ nate? … that an oral contract was breached in addition to written com­ mitments, many jurors criticize the complainant for
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

A brief overview of organizations' obligations to protect personal data in whistleblowing processes, after the European Directive 2019/1937 (Whistleblowing Directive) came into force on December 17, 2021.

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Collection: GDPR
Region: European Union, Poland
… of information disclosed during the whistleblowing process is an important part of intra- organizational compliance … procedure contact our team: privacy.warsaw@dentons.com. Karol Laskowski Partner, Warsaw D +48 22 242 51 27 … Directive). This article was originally published on the website of Dentons on March 3, 2022. … Dentons … 6401 … A …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Each year over 100 in-house counsel from around Australia participate in the ACC Australia Mentoring Program. Past participants Chaman Sidhu and Alexandra Smith share their experience and provide insights on how to successful build a mentoring relationship.
… build a mentoring relationship. Chaman Sidhu Sidhu is legal director and company secretary at Envato Pty Ltd. … From Melbourne headquarters, Envato runs global websites for the creative professional community, such as e-commerce … marketplaces for digital items and freelance services, and online learning courses. Sidhu was previously general counsel …
Articles
Lucy Bassli and Mark Ross
10/18/2016
2 pages

This article provides tips on Legal Process Outsourcing and the future of contracting.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … For many corporations the traditional staffing model for procurement contract drafting, review and negotiation is based on a method that is both labor-intensive and … Contracting: 4 Tips Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli corpcounsel.com | May 12, 2015 From the Experts &iStock.com/CTRd the …
Articles
Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli
05/12/2015

This article provides 4 tips to follow when dealing with LPO and the future of contracting.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … For many corporations the traditional staffing model for procurement contract drafting, review and negotiation is based on a method that is both labor-intensive and … Contracting: 4 Tips Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli corpcounsel.com | May 12, 2015 From the Experts &iStock.com/CTRd the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/06/2018
3 pages

Best practices and guideline review and development template

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… Policy Engagement of Outside Counsel The Legal Department is involved in all decisions related to the selectionand … Company Relationship Manager , who is responsible for managing and coordinating services across all … part of overhead, not paid unless special circumstances Online Research No charges paid for online research …
Articles
09/01/2017

From Ontario to Dallas, ACC highlights the recent events from chapters across the globe.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… members and sponsors from all over the state to thank them for a great year of programming and networking. This year, … emerging artists to world-renowned super groups, there is something for everyone. It is the live equivalent of the … Save $100 each for eight or more. Register today. www.acc.com/am2017 Register by September 13 and save $100! …
05/27/2010

This CLO Perspective highlights some of the technology, tools and practices Christopher Barnard, General Counsel for Coca-Cola Europe, implements within his virtual legal team to help them stay connected, and provides insights on how the team uses technology to provide productive and efficient legal services for their corporate client.

… tools and practices Christopher Barnard, General Counsel for Coca-Cola Europe, implements within his virtual legal … to stay connected include: ? E-mail: the legal team is connected to a common email system. ? ‘Same-Time’: allows … on the team to put standard form agreements/templates online for business clients to download and ‘create’ standard …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
01/29/2013

Representing 1,104 CLOs and general counsel from 36 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officers 2013 Survey provides an unbiased and in-depth analysis of the highest ranking lawyers in corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a prioritization of their business issues.

… corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a … My Resources … page 1 For more information visit: www.acc.com/CLOsurvey ACC’s Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 Survey … global survey of CLOs, also contains a profile of who is serving in the CLO role today and a snapshot of law …
Articles
Terence S. Dobbin, Pierre R. Dagenais, Renee Dankner, Christine Carron, Andres C. Garin, J. David Vincent, James Padwick and Carolyn Boyle
02/01/2007

This issue covers corporate subsidiary governance, litigation privilege, and partial pension wind-ups.

In Canada? By Terence S. Dobbin (tdobbin@ogilvyrenault.com) and Pierre R. Dagenais (pdagenais@ogilvyrenault.com), … of directors facing a bid, creates an environment that is biased toward facilitating shareholder choice and limits … topics can be accessed at the International Law Office website by inputting the five-digit reference number at …
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