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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Blockchains present challenges concerning "personal information" and how organizations collect, use, or disclose it under Canadian privacy laws and compliance obligations.

… Articles The privacy paradox in blockchain: best practices for data management in crypto (a resource by Dentons) Author … one of the primary pillars of a blockchain’s security is the fact that people with access to the blockchain can see … This resource was originally published June 9, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Blockchains present …
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CMS
10/10/2022
289 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the rules regarding employment termination laws in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… considered. The better prepared and informed a company is on this topic, the better able it will be to implement … dismissals in a way that is the easiest to handle for everyone involved. Dismissals are not simply actions that … CMS Employment Practice Area Group at employment@cmslegal.com and we will be happy to provide you with further advice. …
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Dentons
04/21/2023
2 pages

Learn about the Canadian Securities Administrators' year 8 report on trends on the percentage of women on boards and executive positions and the possible effects of ESG on those numbers.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Region: Canada, North America
… and in executive positions - key trends and considerations for getting on target (Dentons) Author Dentons April 21, 2023 … were women, up from 6% last year. Perhaps more notable is that 45% of the vacated board seats were filled by women, … numbers. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
04/18/2023
3 pages

Learn about the effects of California's Broad Pay Transparency law on pay disclosure and pay data requirement in California and similar movements in other states.

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Region: United States
… continues to evolve and progress (and the conversation is growing on LinkedIn under #paytransparency). On 27 … D +44 20 7320 3923 M +44 7471 953621 emma.carter@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2023 Dentons. Dentons is a global … states. This resource was originally published of the website of Dentons in November 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the EU Data Act and Radio Equipment Directive and how they affect considerations when manufacturing or selling smart devices and data in the EU.

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Region: European Union, Global
… provides additional privacy and security requirements for manufacturers of IoT devices. This factsheet sets out a … nathalie.vanderzande@dentons.com © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global legal practice providing client services … in the EU. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
3 pages

Learn about the latest clarifications and remaining questions to the Department of Justice's changes of its corporate enforcement policies, first outlined in October 2021.

… disclosures of past misconduct are identified, but there is still no limit to extraterritorial reach Monaco’s remarks … Risks (December 16, 2021), https://www.law360.com … 2021. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022.  … Dentons … Learn …
Articles
CMS
11/08/2022
4 pages

Learn about the Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews adopted by Chinese authorities, which took effect on 15 February 2022.

… Articles PRC Promulgated Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews (CMS) Author CMS November 8, 2022 4 … scope of a cybersecurity review under the Old Measures is limited to a CIIO's procurement of any network product or … 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 28, 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
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Dentons
04/21/2023
3 pages

Read about implementation of AI in Latin America, its benefits, and its risks and potential mitigation of those risks to data protection and privacy rights.

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Region: Caribbean / Central America, South America
… technology in different areas and industries. However, it is still in the process of consolidating a comprehensive … purposes. This, of course, has made it more difficult for regulators to unify the region when introducing new … rights. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023.  … Dentons … Read about …
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 …
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 …
Advocacy Filings
01/27/2010

Council on State Taxation amicus brief, TEXTRON V. US, 1/10

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. On Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals … NEW YORK, N.Y. 10138 (212) 547-5400 EMAIL: arosen@mwe.com Becker Gallagher · Cincinnati, OH · Washington, D.C. · … CURIAE This brief amicus curiae in support of petitioner is filed on behalf of the Council On State Taxation …
Program Materials
Michael D. Cahn -- senior associate general counsel - securities, Textron Inc.; Paula Dubberly -- associate director (legal), division of corporate finance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Jim L. Kaput -- senior vice president & general counsel, The ServiceMaster Company; Ronald O. Mueller -- partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
10/01/2004

ACC presents a rundown of all the important, need-to-know changes and updates within the Securities and Exchanges Commission.

… 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 108:Annual SEC Update Michael D. Cahn Senior Associate … could either be reported on Form 8-K or on the company website. Under the new Form 8-K, the requirement is the same, …
Articles
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 …
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 …
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
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
Dentons
04/04/2022
2 pages

Learn ten tips for those involved in corporate transactions that fall within the scope of the UK's National Security and Investment Act 2021.

… mandatory notification. Assessing whether an acquisition is caught may not be straightforward and requires first-hand … D +44 20 7320 6547 M +44 7768 523225 adrian.magnus@dentons.com Michael Dean Partner, Glasgow D +44 141 271 5730 M +44 … Act 2021. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 23, 2022. … Dentons … Learn …
Articles
Dentons
04/05/2022
3 pages

Learn about the legal issues and controls that UK employers in the should understand before integrating artificial intelligence tools in their hiring practices.

in making decisions about individuals, but to what extent is this a step in the right direction? Many employers now … Partner, London D +44 20 7246 7423 simon.elliott@dentons.com Elouisa Crichton Counsel, Glasgow D +44 141 271 5338 … hiring practices. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on March 10, 2022. … Dentons … Learn …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
4 pages

A brief overview of the guidance issued by the United Kingdom and the European Union in March 2022 regarding aggregation of persons subject to sanctions, in the context of ownership and control.

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Region: United Kingdom, European Union
… 2014 remains unchanged and are clarified in FAQs. Below is a summary of the current position in respect of … Ownership, control and aggregation eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2022. All rights reserved. … and control. This resource was originally published on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … A …
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 …
Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Learn about the requirements for Ontario employers to put in place a “disconnecting from work” policy" under the Working for Workers Act, 2021.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada
… Ontario introduces the requirement for a “disconnecting from work” policy Author Dentons April … work days while working from home. The social tide is shifting, with many employees seeking protection of their … Workers Act, 2021. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on March 7, 2022. … Dentons … Learn …
Articles
Sarah E. Fortt, Malorie R. Medellin (Latham & Watkins LLP)
09/19/2023
5 pages

This article looks at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s proposed auditing standards which feature major implications for ESG that could upend corporate audits.

… However, ESG and sustainability-related regulation is poised to take off globally with, for example, the … Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement.3 https://www.lw.com/en/practices/environmental-social-and-governance Latham & … could upend corporate audits. Originally published on the website of Latham & Watkins LLP on September 5, 2023. … Sarah …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
1 pages

Medical researchers and medical product developers can use this checklist to review the potential issues raised by the overturning of the right to an abortion by the Dobbs decision.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com † Businesses that conduct, fund, or are otherwise … drugs or devices | Any other product or process that is connected to abortion † Companies engaged in pre-clinical … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … Medical researchers …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/15/2024
28 pages

Foley & Lardner’s Top Trends for 2024 publication unpacks key developments in an uncertain regulatory landscape.

… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … FOLEY.COM Health Care & Life Sciences Sector Top Trends for 2024 … landscape. Foley’s Health Care & Life Sciences Sector is comprised of 200+ attorneys with decades of collective … using AI models, telemedicine consultation records, or website content, among others. AUTHOR David Golub | …
Articles
Aaron L. Schwartz, Michael G. Biro and Brian C. Trinque
09/01/2012

The America Invents Act (AIA) just changed the rules for acquiring intellectual property, pushing companies to file patents earlier in the R&D phase. Learn more about how the AIA may affect your company and what strategies you can adopt to come out on top.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… think about their patent strategy. The chart below is a summary of many of the changes made by the AIA, which … office. he can be contacted at aaron_schwartz@eisai.com. MIchAEL G. BIro is a patent attorney in the Boston … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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