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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/26/2022
Have you transformed any of your communications into visuals? Present visually incorporating images that illicit emotions and you’ll see audiences relate and comprehend better.
… communications.   Our increasingly visual world  Art is a universal language, and lawyers can tap into its power … elements to create legal documents that unfold as engaging online experiences. Check out digital marketing firm August’s … Harness the power of emotions Visual aids can set the tone for a reading or digital experience. Compare how you’d feel …
Articles
Elizabeth Koniers Brown, Esq., and Alex Horowitz
04/17/2014

This brief resource (Top Ten) presents ten legal theories in-house counsel should be familiar with before they must defend against them.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… This brief resource (Top Ten) presents ten legal theories in-house counsel should be familiar with before they must … declines" when the agency announced a new strategic plan for 2014 to 2018 that focuses on the "biggest" polluters. So, … filing civil suits are turning to novel and what's-old-is-new-again theories. Preemption has created uncertainty for
Articles
Darius Walker (Ogletree Deakins)
12/04/2023

This Quick Overview discusses how sports and entertainment employers that have noncompete agreements with their employees in the US, or are considering them, should respond to developments at the federal and state levels.

… that have noncompete agreements with their employees in the US, or are considering them, should respond to … on August 20, 2024 barring enforcement of this rule. For more details, see FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: … less protection than the proposed rule. The proposed rule is not limited to sports and entertainment employers, but it …
Articles
Atiba Adams, Marc Gold, Smeeta Ramarathnam, Carol Ward
10/22/2014

A list of additional resources and articles to supplement ACC's 2014 Annual Meeting session 104 - SEC Update.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… January 29, 2014. Practical Law. “Lessons for the 2015 Proxy Season”. Copy attached. September 1, 2014. … toward calmer, less contentious annual meetings. This is due in part to significant efforts by companies to … In April 2014, the SEC added a spotlight page to its website discussing disclosure effectiveness. According to …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Provides a practical approach and process as well as proven tools and techniques for developing a technology plan that will support the Legal function

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Program Materials Technology Planning for Legal Operations June 5, 2017 Provides a practical … o All materials will be posted on the ACC LOPS conference website Program Objectives Framework for Planning • … Technology  Abbott Kedric.Chamberlin@Abbott.com Vanessa Lozzi …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/13/2021
Instead of avoiding or even banning emojis in work communications, lawyers can use them as social cues in texts, emails, and social media to emphasize meaning and improve comprehension.
… to our written messages. The initial lawyerly instinct is to enforce a strict ban on emojis in all communications. … instructions and follow up accordingly. Best practices for using emojis Many communications from lawyers are … emojis, GIFs, stickers, and other images that add spice to online work conversations today. Instead, we should embrace …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/16/2016
Our September Canadian Briefings supplement delves into the challenges and responsibilities a director of a Canadian public company must face.
… Process: Advising the Target Board or Special Committee in Canada Kent Kufeldt Paul A.D. Mingay Fred R. Pletcher … on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has just called and is anticipating an unrelated third party takeover bid. The … is increasingly challenging. It is therefore crucial for corporate counsel to work with outside counsel and the …
Peer Practice Examples
the Association of Corporate Counsel
09/29/2009
35 pages

This Leading Practices Profile describes the structure of law departments and the role of general counsel in Canada in providing in-house legal services to support multinational businesses. In-house counsel from eight companies reveal how their in-house legal departments are structured and operate, and how they manage the various functions of their law departments, including compliance, technology, retention of outside counsel and providing value to the corporations
they serve.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com.      OVERVIEW This Leading Practices …
Program Materials
Stathis Mihos
06/27/2013

Overview of some of the issues related to the use of social media by employees. Includes a review of instances where employees misuse social media, the consequences of employer reaction, and the development of social media policies.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, United Kingdom, United States
… Association of Corporate Counsel (Europe) and Country rep for Greece Author «Monitoring of Internet Communications in … here now? • 175 in house Lawyers were asked: ‘How involved is your legal team in providing counsel to your company on … the process had been completed. Feeling that the company’s website did not provide an unrestricted forum for debate, and …
Articles
Ashurst
05/01/2013

Unitranche facilities, with or without accompanying super senior revolving facilities, have become a more prominent feature of the European market in recent years, driven in part by the growing number of credit funds looking to provide this product.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… of credit funds looking to provide this product. What is unitranche? In the European market, "unitranche" is not … used in a European context. Key features Whilst the market for unitranche facilities is less well established than for … Partner T: +49 (0)69 97 11 28 89 E: anne.grewlich@ashurst.com Derk Opitz Senior Associate T: +49 (0)69 97 11 27 07 E: …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

These guidelines can help you identify issues related to open source software and what to do if you decide to use open source code at Company.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Guidelines for Use of Open Source Software October 30, 2014 These … or contact COMPANY CONTACT Questions and Answers. 1. What is Open Source Software (OSS)? Open source software refers to … A list of open source licenses can be found on the OSI website. 3. I want to use Open Source Software in a project …
Articles
03/03/2006

Practice Resources- Tools and Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Practice Resources- Tools and Solutions for Doing Your Job Better March 2, 2006 Practice Resources- … 700 jobs from more than 1,400 regis- tered employers. It is the destination for corporate counsel career … concerns and whistleblower issues. Available at www.acca.com/protected/ article/governance/lead_report.pdf, a large …
Program Materials
Michael Boyce, Emily Jelich, Catherine Moynihan, Ellen Pekilis
06/20/2014

Review recent global legal and public policy developments in the technology realm; Identify reasons many corporate counsel are unprepared to conduct adequate cybersecurity risk assessments; and Learn best practices in cybersecurity risk management and data breach crisis response.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
… Cybersecurity Education for GCs: Because your Firewall is Not Fireproof Author Michael Boyce, Emily Jelich, … and security issues at www.privacyanddatasecuritylaw.com. Kevvie Fowler Kevvie Fowler is a partner in KPMG …  injec?on  vulnerabili?es  detected  on  an  external  website   §  Exploited    by  16  a?ackers  over  a  2  year …
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 …
Articles
Rolf Giebeler
01/01/2013

When doing business in a foreign country, choosing a law firm and an individual lawyer is one of the more important decisions. Using the example of the German legal market, this article demonstrates that simple referrals and law firm directories do not provide sufficient determinative guidelines. Learn more about how to develop best practices for your corporation so that selecting a law firm in a foreign jurisdiction is as painless as it is important.

… country, choosing a law firm and an individual lawyer is one of the more important decisions. Using the example of … partner of Hermes&Giebeler. rgiebeler@hermesgiebeler.com 62 ASSoCiATion oF CorPorATe CoUnSel deCiSionS in … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBJeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT WWW.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
Articles
Chantal Bernier, Liane Fong, Timothy M. Banks
10/17/2016
12 pages

This articles discusses the ongoing legal, ethical, and social debate regarding the role, if any, to afford personal privacy in a globalized and electronic public health surveillance system during a pandemic response.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States, Global
… of the Ebola pandemic illustrates and confirms the need for information sharing in a coordinated pandemic response. … system and pandemic response. Our working assumption is that there should be a role. However, privacy governance … 11:454 BMC Public Health, online: BMC <WWw.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/111454>. 5 "Call for Help", The Economist (25 …
Articles
Whitney Adams and Jeffery Jacobs
08/01/2004

Discusses how vital it is to implement a solid electronic information retention system and provides practice pointers for choosing an appropriate methodology to fit your company's budget.

… and Jeffery Jacobs July 31, 2004 Discusses how vital it is to implement a solid electronic information retention … information.5 Unfortunately, you can’t simply rely on your com- pany’s normal document retention policy when there is … available (through a com- pany portal or internal website) a listing of all currently effective litigation or …
Articles
Demarest Advogados, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
199 pages

This guide focuses on Brazil, and is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… 15, 2016 199 pages This guide focuses on Brazil, and is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Brazil Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Demarest … information about BNDES-Exim, can be found on BNDES’s website at www.bndes.gov.br. DA#7023289 v77 17 6.6. Export …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

These are sample social computing guidelines regarding blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds and social media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… EMPLOYEE(S)] used a wiki to create a set of guidelines for all [COMPANY EMPLOYEE(S)] who wanted to blog. These … our guidelines in light of ever-evolving technologies and online social tools to ensure they remain current to the … engage with each other, clients and partners. [COMPANY] is increasingly exploring how online discourse through social …
Articles
Tom Calendar, Ilene W. Berman, Scott M. Porter and Sedric D. Bailey
04/01/2014

Within the United States, physical markers like road signs and flags often distinguish state borders. Still, the less obvious dividing lines that separate states have the deepest impact. Legal landscapes vary widely from state to state, particularly in the employment context. For employers who manage a multistate workforce, staying compliant with all applicable laws can be a challenge. Read this article for an overview of the laws related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, marijuana use and firearm possession.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… depen ding on where in the country one lives. This is especi ally true in the employ- ment context, where laws … workplace, vary widely from state to state. W ith so many com- panies employing people in mu ltiple states in various … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Robert Barrett, Robert Edwards, Jordan Gray, Peter Prinsen
10/28/2013

Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting claims and getting claims paid. Insurance companies often avoid paying claims. You will learn: what the insurance companies’ obligations are with respect to claims adjusting; how to manage the process and maximize your recovery; insurer duties and the insured’s obligations; what to do when you get denials or reservation of rights letters; how the tri-party relationship of insurer, defense counsel and insured works; whether you can get in-house attorneys’ fees paid; and some creative ways to settle claims with insurers.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Peter Prinsen October 28, 2013 Part of risk management is managing the enterprise’s insurance coverage, submitting … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 303: You Pay Your … Bend, Indiana. Mr. Edwards has practiced law with the firm for over 37 years, primarily in the areas of insurance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/09/2024
How should in-house counsel find the balance between innovation and regulation? Join Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack in exploring the FTC’s new era of AI regulation. #AI #OpenAI #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mehaniq / Shutterstock.com In a pivotal move reflecting the evolving landscape of … content such as images, text, and audio. This development is a clear indication of a regulatory shift that balances the rapid pace of AI innovation with the imperative need for consumer protection and ethical conduct. This evolving …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
05/01/2012
4 pages

Lisa Seilheimer, who, at the time of this interview, was senior counsel - litigation at Kaplan, Inc., discusses dealing with litigation in-house, as well as the importance of leadership.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… which helps her in her job. “a lot of times, a case is won based on the small things and noticing the details, … minded peers. For more information, please visit www.acc.com/amsterdam. ACCE_AC12_APR_DockeFullfPage.indd 1 3/7/12 … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Steve Walker and Christopher Hetner
09/01/2019
6 pages

In an exclusive interview, the National Association of Corporate Directors’ general counsel and special advisor on cybersecurity discuss the in-house counsel’s role in helping companies effectively prepare against cyber risks.

… Since its release in 2014, we have found that it is applicable to board members of public companies, private … broker and risk adviser. christopher.hetner@marsh.com 46 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL THE NEXT STEP IN … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2023
American Health Information Management Association GC David Gilmartin and Kerry Childe, senior consultant for Contoural, outline how to develop a plan for retaining personal information that the entire company can follow. #ACCDocket #GDPR #CPRA #IG #PrivacyLaw
… GC David Gilmartin and Kerry Childe, senior consultant for Contoural, outline how to develop a plan for retaining … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by sergomezlo / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Institute data disposition policies . Data retention is about more than privacy law. There are often other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2023
George Siedel, University of Michigan Thurnau Professor Emeritus of Business Law, believes in-house lawyers educate business leaders on legal issues — and can become better teachers by knowing how the best professors teach. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com Professors teaching law in business schools offer courses designed to prepare future business leaders for their legal responsibilities. In-house lawyers also play … Lessons from Legendary Professors (Routledge, 2022) is devoted to Professor Shell. The book profiles …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2023
Find the Zen in your work life. Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau illustrates how a calm, attentive mindset can boost your satisfaction and work performance in the final installment of the ABCs of Work. #Zen #mindfulness #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today, I explain why having a Zen -like attitude will not … Zen has a long and impressive pedigree  When I say Zen for our purposes, I mean a state of calm attentiveness. No … the Japanese pronunciation of a Middle-Chinese word that is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word for meditation.   …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Altman Weil and ACC
01/01/2004

The survey reports Chief Legal Officers focused on performance and effectiveness in an increasingly demanding corporate environment. Includes hiring patterns, relationships with outside counsel, company revenues, and other information about surveyed companies.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036 Phone: 202.293.4103 Fax: 202.293.4701 www.acca.com 2004 RVEYCHIEF LEGmportance Altman Weil, Inc. ampus … Meeting in October 2004. The purpose of these surveys is to: 1) Capture the thinking of Chief Legal Officers … Altman Weil, Inc. at info@altmanweil.com, visit our website at www.altmanweil.com, or call (610) 886-2000 to …
Program Materials
Gary Chun, Laura Hamady, Mark Diamond, Tom Mighell
10/29/2014

In 2015, the European Union (EU) is strengthening its data privacy rules, threatening to fine violators as much as €5M (US$6.8 million) or 5 percent of a company’s annual revenue. While full enforcement is still a year away, now is the time for organizations to start preparing. Speakers will review key elements of what you need to know in the legislation, how they apply to non-European-based companies, what differs from existing privacy requirements and what you must do to prepare. Topics include data residency, data security classification, privacy mapping strategies, assessing key risks, data remediation strategies, often-overlooked repositories that hold privacy information, tactics for implementing the “right to be forgotten” requirement and how to keep your privacy data identified, secure and controlled on an ongoing basis. Start preparing now for these far-reaching new rules.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… Program Materials Preparing for EU 2015 Data Protection Rules Author Gary Chun, Laura … Mighell October 29, 2014 In 2015, the European Union (EU) is strengthening its data privacy rules, threatening to fine … Resources Free Recorded Webinars at www.contoural.com Preparing for the EU 2015 Data Protection Rules: What You …
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