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Practical Law
03/23/2016
45 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Wales.

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Region: United Kingdom
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
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David S. Jones and Otieno B. Ombok, Jackson Lewis P.C.
05/20/2015

This short article (Quick Counsel) describes the challenges that employers face with regard to previously ineligible individuals seeking to obtain employment authorization under the the US Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles DACA and the Challenges Faced By Employers in Workplace Compliance (United States) Author David S. Jones … employment authorization under the the US Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program. Resource Details … gaps. Third, and likely the most difficult challenge, is how to address workers who now disclose that when they …
Program Materials
Katerina Maniadaki
06/01/2015

How "disruptive business models" affect competition and impact consumers and which regulation and regulatory regimes should apply to new entrants such as Uber, AirBnB etc?

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Source: Meetings
… market shares in the light of likely market conditions, for instance, if the market is highly dynamic in character and if the market structure isfor Europe Ø “..some platforms can control access to online markets and can exercise significant influence over …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
This article will review the most prominent global supply chain transparency laws and regulations, discuss how companies can implement robust compliance programs, examine the pitfalls that can accompany supply chain policies and disclosures, and describe how to deal with problems that arise.
… chains have become more global and diverse, however, this is no easy task. Even first-tier suppliers can be … along the way. Complex supply chains provide opportunities for bad actors. Governments increasingly rely on businesses … and all things being equal, 78 percent of Americans would buy an American product over one from another country. In an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
Now the vice president for legal and corporate affairs of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Middle Americas — also known as Grupo Modelo in Mexico — Jimenez-Zorrilla fondly looks back on his professional career, and believes that every decision served as a crucial step that would ultimately lead him toward his dream of overseeing a global legal department.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2017 Now the vice president for legal and corporate affairs of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Middle Americas — also known as Grupo Modelo in Mexico — Jimenez-Zorrilla fondly looks back on his … preparing some information for a prospective client who is looking into a potential transaction in Mexico, and …
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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 …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
09/20/2011
3 pages

Five common ways legal professionals misuse their networks, and guidelines for making sure this doesn't happen to yours.

… legal professionals misuse their networks, and guidelines for making sure this doesn't happen to yours. Resource … to Network By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, D.C., 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Checklists
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
03/01/2019
1 pages

We all want to be ready to take the next step in our career growth, but how do we do that? In this month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you move from invisible to in-demand. We've captured top four tips to build a brand, but be sure to listen to the recording for more!

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you … what you do? why are you in the role you're in today? who is your audience? who are the people that can help you … by purchasing your domain name - expample www.ryanrhoten.com have all other forms of digital media link back to your …
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Stephen C. Dwyer
12/01/2013

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, staffing firms added more than 786,000 jobs to their payrolls from June 2009 to July 2012. There are many reasons for the growth of this particular industry. Temporary help services provide flexibility and a way to avoid overstaffing. Learn the legal ins and outs of hiring temporary workers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… clients face with respect to independent contractors is largely avoided. Since the end of the Great Recession, the … For more information and to register, go to www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Legal Service Management March 4–5 … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
01/22/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, complied from responses posted on the New to In-house and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues of the liability and various restrictions on running a contest or sweepstakes. The issues discussed include elements of a sweepstakes, operating a contest open to the general public vs. business partners, and operating an office bracket pool.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of the Crowd I. Elements of a Sweepstakes Question: What is a Sweepstakes? Wisdom of the Crowd Response #1: Check your … means of entry (i.e., anyone can write in to be entered for a chance to win the prize) to eliminate the "purchase … We would also allow people to enter the contest via our website, and actually at our booth at the team's home games. …
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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 …
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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
05/28/2017

This is a sample human resources handbook.

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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/22/2018
For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's culture? Vice President of Ethics and Compliance of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the corporation.
… Compliance Program Karmen Fox Publication Date: 08/22/2018 For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's … of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the …
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 …
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
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 …
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Dentons
04/25/2023
1 pages

Learn how Turkey governs data transfers - both domestically and cross-border.

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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 …
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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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Bill Mordan
12/01/2016

In his final Career Path column, Bill Mordan looks back on his past 10 years of articles for ACC Docket and offers some parting words of wisdom.

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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 SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com This is my last column for the Docket. After almost 10 years, I am … to enjoy more of Tiger Mike’s wit and insight, visit the website lettersofnote.com. The Day the Music Died voices bill …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

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

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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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