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Jonathan J. Soll -- senior counsel-information technology, Georgia Pacific
04/01/2000

Trying to rein in discovery costs and risks associated with corporate email? This primer will take your records retention policy to the next level.

… HE SUBJECT OF HOW TO CREATE AND ENFOR an email policy is no longer back page news now that most companies consider … is generally discoverable in lawsuits hi federal courts for example Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ER.C.P 34a which … used email computer platforms are mainframes22 personal com puters23 and client/servers This article will focus on Al …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
01/01/2004

More than ever before, corporate boards and their lawyers are squarely in the spot light. Transparency, independence, and informed decision-making are among important governance program features that many believe will help keep companies on track. Companies such as Alcan Inc, Avnet Inc, Bell Canada Enterprises, Cargill Incorporated, ChevronTexaco, Intel Corporation, Lyondell Chemical Company, and Praxair, Inc. share information on board structure and function, board-level practices related to broader governance initiatives, and describe the role of in-house lawyers in helping to develop these programs.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Counsel ACC’s Leading Practice Profiles: www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php LEADING PRACTICES IN BOARD … January, 2004 Good governance is more than just a fleeting fad — it’s a necessity in … summary in Section II and accessible via the company’s website) as a leading practice. ß Commitment to Excellence in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/15/2018
In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer gets — and the answers that their marketing colleagues need in order to execute their campaign.
… Gets Asked Todd Hartley Publication Date: 01/15/2018 In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer … Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … Advertising is a fast-paced and exciting industry. Lawyers who work for brands and advertising agencies get an early look at the …
Articles
Corpedia, Inc.
08/05/2010

This InfoPAK provides corporate counsel with an overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines’ requirements for an effective ethics and compliance program and suggests useful strategies for the small legal department for creating and maintaining such a program. This document reorganizes and distills the baseline “hallmarks” set out in the guidelines into ten essential tasks, with numerous tools and sample resources included. strategies for the Small Legal Department for creating and maintaining such a program.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This InfoPAKSM provides corporate counsel with an … ACC or any of its lawyers unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … preferably via both your company’s intranet and external website. As your organization continues to grow and expand …
Program Materials
Stephen Caso, Elizabeth Grande, Jay Martin, Sherry Williams
04/08/2014

Discuss the remaining specific challenges facing the compliance officer today; understand how to research your industry's specific compliance needs; learn about some of the hottest compliance issues that are seeing greater enforcement now; and discuss emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization.

… emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 8 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 800: …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/07/2023
Colm MacKernan, an international technology lawyer, sits down with Veronica Pastor, deputy general counsel of ACC, to talk about the recent US Supreme Court Decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith et al. and its impact on AI. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by robin.ph / Shutterstock.com Colm MacKernan , attorney at Origin Ltd. Colm MacKernan, … intelligence, can you explain? Orange Prince (1984) is a painting by American artist Andy Warhol. Colm MacKernan … : Hang on — you can stop web-crawlers surveying your website? MacKernan: Yes, it’s one of those obscure things few …
Articles
Tom Cummins and Thomas Karalis, Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about the implications of the sanctions against Russia, regarding contract performance international arbitration.

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Region: Global, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Ukraine, United States, Australia, Japan
… majeure will generally excuse non- performance if an event is unforeseeable, beyond the control of the party seeking … will be suspended if the inability to https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … was originally published on February 25, 2022 on the website of Ashurst. Authors' profile: Tom Cummins , Partner, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/01/2023

A link to the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database, which includes filings of agreements and plans of mergers.

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Region: United States
… Region: United States … Find examples of merger agreements in the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database , … such as agreements and plans of mergers, such as in filings of form 8-K. When clicking on this link, you will be redirected to the website of the SEC. … A link to the US Securities Exchange …
Checklists
Doreen M. Edelman
07/01/2013

A recent article published by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China, European Union, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, United States
… by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … that the following resources are made available by the website of Corporate Counsel Insight. The materials are free …
Articles
01/15/2016

This QuickCounsel examines the key provisions of the proposed GDPR and identifies some of the more relevant obligations which in-house counsel will need to consider under the new regime.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, European Union
… 2012 as " a strong, consistent and future-proof framework for data protection " intended to promote harmonization … discussed below, the impact of the proposed Regulation is far-reaching and will effect not only European businesses … collecting personal data on its EU customers through its website will need to comply with provisions of the proposed …
Articles
DENNIS UNKOVIC
01/01/2010

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in Asia.

… · KOREA · MALAYSIA Prepared by Meritas Law Firms Meritas is an established alliance of 170 full-service law firms … BEIJING, SHANGHAI, SHENZHEN, XI’AN | WWW.GRANDFIELDLAW.COM TAIWAN Government & Foreign Direct Investment . . . . . . … It maintains a panel of arbitrators, published on its website, but the parties are free to appoint any other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
There have been many articles discussing blockchain technology over the preceding few years. And nearly as many addressing Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article asks a fundamental question: Are blockchain innovations compatible with GDPR? The opinions range from inherent conflict to nearly perfect harmony.
… Docket Article Blockchain Technology is Here — Is it Compliant with GDPR? Elene Dighmelashvili … public — to execute transactions relating to that account. For example, a Bitcoin public address looks like this: … they are asking for a donation or if they are selling or buying goods or services. Some blockchain platforms can also …
Articles
Alan K. Tse and Yuri Mikulka
09/01/2010

This article focuses on the challenges involved in the discovery phase of litigation when dealing with foreign companies. Understand what obstacles can impede the discovery process and what legal measures, if any, may be taken to avoid these complications.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, North Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States
… are discussed in more detail later in this article. It is important to note, however, that whether a party or not, … Harvard Law School. He can be contacted at alan.tse@lge.com. YURI MIKULKA chairs the litigation group of zuber & … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Berry Jonk-van Wijk – Houthoff Buruma
12/31/2004

A product recall needs not be a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty will not be affected long term. Learn about best practice in this area.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty … of Europe www.prosafe.org Intertek RTC – www.intertek-rtc.com Foreword 3 ��������� This voluntary guide to carrying out … the notices there. The notice was also placed on the Boots website. Appendix I 27 Communication with customers Product …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.
… don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need … a cause you care passionately about. Inevitably, somebody is going to ask you to help raise money. Does the idea of … nondescript pen, without convincing the interviewer to buy the pen. It turns out that while she was extolling the …
Articles
02/24/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor eGroup, addresses the legality of deducting from last paycheck when an employee fails to return company equipment.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their forum Comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.)   Question: My IT … employees across the country. It looks like this approach is fraught with pitfalls in California.   Does anyone have an … simply require that the employees compensate the company for the fair value of any company equipment that is not …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to attorneys' fees and costs.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… . … Fantasy Draft(ing) 2014: How to Win the Drafting Game for Miscellaneous Contract Provisions Selected Cases and … the parties or to the prevailing party, then the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract, … 637, 586 P.2d 1228]; see also Moallem v. Coldwell Banker Com. Group, Inc. (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 1827, 1832-1833 [31 …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
2 pages

In a Post-Roe world health care provider entities must consider the impact of the decision on their ability to provide pregnancy and abortion-related services. Use this checklist to review the impact of the restrictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… and who may seek to travel to states where abortion is legal to obtain prescription drugs intended to terminate a … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com | Consider implications associated with off-label … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … In a Post-Roe world …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about the January 2023 draft guidance by Canada's Competition Bureau on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements and how it would affect enforcements as criminal offenses beginning June 23, 2023.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada, North America
… 45(1.1) reads as follows: 45 (1.1) Every person who is an employer commits an offence who, with another employer … Partner, Toronto D +1 416 862 3416 adam.goodman@dentons.com Sandy Walker Partner, Toronto D +1 416 863 4517 … 23, 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Ariel H. Larrosa
09/18/2024

Este artículo enumera seis buenas prácticas para fortalecer la protección de datos personales en el contexto de expansión del uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en las operaciones de las empresas.

Resource Details
Region: South America, Spain
… En Estados Unidos, la Ley de Privacidad del Consumidor de California (CCPA) otorga a los residentes de California el derecho a saber qué datos personales se …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
We recover, we rebound, we restore, and we redeem this time by deciding to do one act of kindness for one person when presented the opportunity. One act could make all the difference for someone in need.
… we redeem this time by deciding to do one act of kindness for one person when presented the opportunity. One act could … have saved me during this time. One of those people is my editor at ACC, Joshua Shields. He not only allowed me … to a distant relative, reconnect with a long-lost friend, buy a meal for a healthcare worker, provide advice to a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2024
ACC asked members how they and their organizations are using AI. Their tips and concerns are summarized here.
… Docket Article Strategies for Using AI Tools in Legal and Helping the Business Adopt AI … that. Even at companies that ban the use of AI tools, it is possible that employees are using AI tools on their … chatbot or other tools. AI governance Is your company buying and selling AI tools? That impacts your policies. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/15/2017
John Harrison, general counsel for aeronautics group Airbus, has been a longtime advocate for the importance of the general counsel's position within the company.
… Date: 11/15/2017 John Harrison, general counsel for aeronautics group Airbus, has been a longtime advocate … as an equal partner at the table. I believe the company is better protected as a result, because I am able to … above that, if our products are not safe, people will not buy them," he states.When Airbus creates a new product, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
As much as we need to impart the value of hard work and lead by example, that example should also include the importance of prioritizing what and who we value. We must show, not just tell, those who matter to us that they do matter to us.
… Docket … I recently watched the movie Christopher Robin for the second time. Originally released in theaters in 2018, … Winnie-the-Pooh (a teddy bear who loves “hunny” and is usually just called “Pooh”), Piglet, Eeyore (a donkey), … convinced myself that I could “make it up later.” I’ll buy someone a really nice gift instead. We’ll have a big …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
There are now many tools to help keep lawyers like us organized that are incredibly powerful.
… make matters worse, although I have a fairly good memory for certain things, I have always been pretty absent-minded … days, of course, everything was paper-based and paper is easy to misplace. When the first Palm Pilot came out I … in Google Calendar on Android can be set to remind you to buy milk just when you are near a grocery store. It could …
Articles
Silvia de Sousa, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
10/03/2014

This guide presents key items to keep in mind when doing business in Manitoba.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… or 855.483.7529 (Toll-Free) F: 204.934.0592 E: svd@tdslaw.com www.tdslaw.com/svd Page 2 of 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE … Lexpert as leaders in their respective practice areas. TDS is the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi – the … refer to the Knowledge and Capabilities section of our website. Acumen Corporate Development Inc. (“Acumen”), a …
Articles
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Key things you need to know about public inquiries that businesses and other organizations can face in the United Kingdom.

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Region: United Kingdom
… Baroness Heather Hallett DBE as chair. The inquiry is likely to take evidence from a wide range of businesses. … +44 20 7320 3911 M +44 7887 628118 james.fairbairn@dentons.com Malcolm Gunnyeon Partner, Aberdeen D +44 33 0222 1774 … United Kingdom. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 15, 2022. … Dentons … Key …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

The UK's Employment Appeal Tribunal held that dismissing an employee, who refused to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this article.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United Kingdom
… to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this … D +44 20 7320 5404 M +44 7471 953197 laura.anthony@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … This resource was originally published May 23, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … The UK's Employment Appeal …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

Learn about the Digital Markets Act Regulation, EU legislation to regulate gatekeeper firms, and questions about the effects of its new approaches compared to ordinary competition law.

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Region: European Union, Czech Republic
… to My Resources … The Digital Markets Act Regulation (DMA) is an upcoming piece of EU legislation to regulate behavior … Bratislava M +420 724 366 991 tomas.pavelka@dentons.com Adam Přerovský Senior Associate, Prague D +420 236 082 … resource was originally published June 15, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about the Digital …
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the National Labor Relations Board's proposed rulemaking for replacement of 2020 rules for assessing joint employer status and how employers will need to manage temporary workers and contracts.

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Region: United States, North America
… proposed rulemaking notes in Section 4 that an employer is a joint employer of particular employees that have “an … +1 515 246 7993 M + 1 515 480 4557 joellen.whitney@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … contracts. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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