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N. Thane Bauz - counsel, intellectual property business, The Boeing Company; Ron Epstein - counsel, Brocade Communications Systems; Taraneh Maghame - senior counsel, intellectual property, Hewlett-Packard Company; Stuart D. Smolen - director of intellectual property, Immersion Corporation
04/25/2004

This presentation details how you can profit from your company's intellectual property assets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 701:Profiting from Your Company's IP Assets N. Thane Bauz … as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Ron Epstein Ron Epstein is the vice …
… Compensation Benchmarking Compensation benchmarks for in-house legal professionals Download Executive Summary   … in-house legal professionals. Our annual data collection is conducted in the spring and is published in late … survey, which was structured as a conventional online survey and intended for single individuals to report …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
07/01/2017

Whitnie Wiley discusses the importance of making a plan for our careers to achieve our goals.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Whitnie Wiley discusses the importance of making a plan for our careers to achieve our goals. Resource Details … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE … obstacles encountered along the way. Although the captain is likely the first person we think of, the navigator’s role …
Articles
Ryan J. Carra, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
12/09/2013

This Top Ten presents the Top Ten ways to leverage the environmental attributes of your consumer products without incurring liability with the US Federal Trade Commission ("FTC").

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Interest Area: Environmental, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… department to be viewed as a roadblock within a company is to demand major, last-minute changes to a business plan. … on several environmental attributes. For details, visit [website]." 10. Guard against class action suits based on … Metz Duncan (Principal) at (415) 262-4003, lduncan@bdlaw.com ; or Ryan Carra at (202) 789-6059, rcarra@bdlaw.com . … …
Articles
Helena Almeida
05/01/2014

When it comes to controlling ediscovery costs, in-house counsel often rely on one of two options: Let outside counsel handle it or settle the case. However, there is a third option that involves using internal resources and litigation support vendors. Read on to learn more about what this option entails, as well as recommendations for reducing future ediscovery costs.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… counsel handle it or settle the case. However, there is a third option that involves using internal resources and … entities in the United States. helena.almeida@siemens.com The author would like to thank Siemens Corporation’s … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Andreas Stargard, Paul Hastings; and John Oxenham, Nortons Inc.
09/19/2014
9 pages

This paper examines the role that the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) plays as a multi-national organization that enforces competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Africa, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… pages This paper examines the role that the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) plays as a … pp. 198-203 Andreas STARGARD andreasstargard@paulhastings.com l Partner, Paul Hastings, Brussels John OXENHAM … awareness of most competition lawyers. The organisation is not new, however, nor are its Competition Rules and …
Program Materials
David Ellenbogen, Robert Kidwell, Colin McDermott, Mark Tatelbaum
10/17/2016

As pressure continues to mount to reign in escalating healthcare costs, traditional adversaries are contemplating new alliances and consolidation strategies as potential solutions to control the almighty healthcare dollar. This session will examine a variety of issues and trends regarding payor/provider relations, including increased efforts to consolidate. This session will discuss the pros and cons of consolidation, including whether the US Federal Trade Commission may block proposed consolidations and whether consolidation is good or bad for industry, consumers, or employers. Faculty will also explore the various tensions among the multiple players and ethical considerations presented when payors purchase providers, such as whether ethical lines can be held without compromising other payor contracts and confidentiality.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… block proposed consolidations and whether consolidation is good or bad for industry, consumers, or employers. Faculty will also … Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, PC RKidwell@mintz.com Colin McDermott, Managing Director, VMG Health …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/15/2017

This is a sample company privacy policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Privacy Policy for Company March 15, 2017 This is a sample company privacy policy. Resource Details Interest … Company values individual privacy and we want to give our website visitors the opportunity to know what information we …
Articles
06/01/2018

This article focuses on Boards and company leaders who are focused on the strategic growth of their enterprises have a responsibility to create and foster innovation, engagement, and profitability.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… inclusive, diverse, and respectful corporate culture is imperative for companies that want to be competitive in today’s and … are not only pickier about what companies they will buy from, but also  more selective about what companies they …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
In good times and bad, we accept that self-care is inherently a matter of personal responsibility. So, why deny ourselves opportunities for self-care solely because some of the benefits might also inure to the company we work for?
… 12/11/2020 In good times and bad, we accept that self-care is inherently a matter of personal responsibility. So, why deny ourselves opportunities for self-care solely because some of the benefits might also … to have. Just as my work life is now almost exclusively online, so is my personal life. Family and friends are …
… Convert A Project Role Into A Permanent One I'm looking for a new position as a corporate attorney. My previous job … when my employer significantly reduced the size of the in-house legal team. I'm considering working as a project … in hope that this could lead to something permanent... ... Is this a good idea? Working in a temporary role is an …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
09/01/2011

Rebecca Arvizu, senior counsel of Legal and Business Affairs for DTS, Inc. explains the most critical components in IP licensing based on her career experience.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… from Pepper- dine University School of Law in 1996. Arvizu is a mother, former chair of the Los Angeles County Bar’s … Choir. She can be contacted at rebecca.arvizu@dts.com. Rebecca Arvizu always wanted to work in entertainment … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Thera Adam van Straaten, Indradeep Bhattacharya, Philip James, Emmanuel Ronco, Robbert Santifort, Katherine Goodman (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
8 pages

This article explores the legal issues posed by AI and deepfakes in the entertainment industry.

… United Kingdom, European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-Navigating the Murky Waters of AI Deepfakes and Image … the entertainment industry. Why should I read this? There is a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and how … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. < Go back © Eversheds Sutherland 2022. All rights …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employment handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Sample Employment Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample employment handbook. Resource Details Interest … policies of this Employee Handbook into another language for the convenience of employees who speak a native language … use, or sale of controlled substances (such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other drugs) in the workplace, or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/12/2020
As we enter month seven of the pandemic (with the risk of a looming “second wave” this season), our ability to connect with people is still hampered by social distancing restrictions and fear of catching the virus. We must analyze how to find a remedy to improve our situation while staying safe.
… wave” this season), our ability to connect with people is still hampered by social distancing restrictions and fear … Incremental Changes Can Transform our Lives ” feature in the April 2020 ACC Docket . In the original article, the … priorities and boundaries; and Know it’s OK to ask for help. In this series, the authors apply those methods to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/21/2018
Because in-house counsel are trusted advisors, key decision-makers, and know their CEOs and chairpersons best, they are particularly positioned to advocate for board diversity in their companies. But once you have a seat at the table, what do you say? These 14 compelling arguments can be used to convince your company to pursue board diversity.
… Docket Article You’re in the Room — Now What? 14 Board Diversity Arguments for In-house Counsel Olga V. Mack Publication Date: … company to pursue board diversity. 1. Diversity on boards is good for business Having women on boards has proven to be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/07/2020
Diversity and inclusion cannot stop at the door of the legal department. As in-house lawyers, we typically control budgets, select firms, and review and approve legal bills. Here are a few concrete steps in-house lawyers can take to help effect change in law firms.
… Docket Article How In-house and Outside Counsel Can Advance D&I Through … legal profession. Most law departments use outside counsel for certain issues that require specialization or when demand … can take to help effect change in law firms.   What is origination credit and why does it matter?  Origination — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/10/2023
Maintain a Stoic calm, and your strength will inspire others to count on you. Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains why in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #Stoic
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Is there a formula for success at work? Are there simple rules that you can …
Articles
Demarest Advogados
06/06/2014

An article regarding business establishment law in Brazil.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… applying a minimum set of assets (tangible and intangible) for the operation of an economic activity. The Brazilian law … model, industrial design and brand. The business name is not regulated by the Intellectual Property Law, but rather … Therefore, it is advisable that the buyer, before buying an establishment, carries out, at least, the …
Articles
Joseph R. ("Casey") Mangan Jr. - counsel, Allstate Insurance Company; and John L. Hines Jr. - partner, intellectual property department, Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd.
02/01/2006

This article discusses why negotiating software licensing agreements can be difficult and outlines how to maximize your chances for successfully negotiating some critical deal points.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Beating Vendor Lockdown: Negotiating Software Licenses for Your Organization Author Joseph R. ("Casey") Mangan Jr. - … . … With its need for service and updates, software is not a commodity purchase, but rather a long- term … You selected your vendor because of its professional com- petence; there is no guarantee that the company …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
59 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules on marketing alternative investment funds in Europe.

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Region: Europe, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… 54 The purpose of this guide is to provide a broad overview of the key elements of … Partner T +44 20 7524 6342 E amanda.howard@ cms-cmno.com André Lebrecht Partner T +41 44 285 13 44 E … using a prescribed form, which is available from the CBI website: http://www.centralbank.ie. 12 As long as it is not a …
Articles
An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel, Hearst
08/01/2022
1 pages

Suzanne Hawkins has seen legal operations from every angle, as a practicing attorney, legal operations head, consultant, and law firm leader. An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel, Hearst, had the good fortune to speak with Suzanne about her career and get her insights on the emergence and evolution of legal operations. Click here to read the full article.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Law Department Management Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law … & Manges LLP, where she handled high-stakes litigation for GE. In 1994, GE hired her as an in-house counsel and she … this year, Hawkins attended Parsons School of Design. She is now obtaining her LLM at Fordham School of Law in Fashion …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/22/2022
After receiving devastating news, Yosr Hamza turned the life-altering diagnosis of a loved one into a life-changing experience. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… birth and started his medical care during the lockdown. It is a rare disease that means he has a completely smooth brain that functions differently. In other words, despite all the amazing medical care and … that most people spend their entire lives searching for. Now, same as any other skill like leadership, some of us …
Articles
Cynthia Courtney and Tom Groom
05/01/2013

Recently, sophisticated prioritization algorithms, called technology-assisted review software, have made ediscovery more efficient and cost-effective. But are these programs right for risk-averse in-house lawyers? Is its technology defensible and scientific, and how do courts view it? This article addresses these questions.

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Source: ACC Docket
… are these programs right for risk-averse in-house lawyers? Is its technology defensible and scientific, and how do … at major ediscovery conferences. ccourtney@d4discovery.com Tom Groom, vice president & senior discovery engineer, D4 … jan12 aCC haS MORE MaTERIaL ON ThIS SUbjECT ON OUR wEbSITE. VISIT www.acc.com, whERE yOU CaN bROwSE OUR …
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Ian Bloemendal, Partner, and Luke Furness, Senior Associate, Clayton Utz
09/17/2020
3 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the pitfalls of social media and posting certain types of information. Australia's first defamation case involving emojis highlights complicated ways that a simple keystroke can impact your business.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… article about a judge allegedly referring another lawyer for possible disciplinary action in circumstances where it … were capable of conveying the imputations alleged, that is, that a lawyer was guilty of misconduct and was being … = "something exciting" or "yay!" https://www.claytonutz.com/#facebook https://www.claytonutz.com/#twitter …
Articles
Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Bank Locations Silicon Valley Bank had 17 branches in … estimates it will be able to recover — and a certificate for however much is left beyond that. The advanced dividend is not yet known. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Recently, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has stepped up its enforcement of the Privacy Act. This article reviews OAIC’s recent privacy determinations and discusses practical data security related takeaways that can help companies ensure compliance.
… includes the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), is Australia’s federal law regulating the collection, use, … around the world, there is an exemption in the Privacy Act for small business operators that have an annual revenue of … Amendment Bill of 2012 states that entities who have an online presence (but no physical presence in Australia), and …
Articles
Bob Feldman
10/01/2010

An analysis of a current minimum-maximum case, Assembly Component Systems, Inc. v. Platinum Equity, L.L.C.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… get down to my high school weight by then. My twin brother is coming into town because our birthday is that significant. … (minimum weight)? As always, I turn to the case law for help, and find a current minimum- maximum case, Assembly … on this article? Visit ACC’s Blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Weighing in with Words in Wasteful …
Checklists
Exterro, Inc.
08/29/2023
3 pages

This checklist provides a means to determine if your business is affected by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If your business falls under this category, this checklist also covers building action items that move the organization toward compliance.

… checklist provides a means to determine if your business is affected by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If … of California consumers or households? · Does your company buy, sell or share the personal information 100,000 or more … · Sexual orientation Ensure the data is used only for disclosed purposes: · Data is used only for purposes for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia Ahmad, general counsel of Dubai Tourism — a regulatory arm of Dubai’s government that works to encourage travel and international business.
… Docket Article Keeping the Pace: How Sahia Ahmad is Transforming Tourism in Dubai Matthew Sullivan Publication … Date: 05/01/2017 Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia … the world. We promote Dubai through both traditional and online channels. We collaborate with the media and with …
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