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Program Materials
J. Alberto Gonzalez-Pita - vice president, international legal, regulatory and external affairs, BellSouth International, Inc.; Juan Carlos Mencio - general counsel, N.A., LanChile Airlines; and Katherine E. Ward - general counsel, Rolls-Royce Power Ventures Ltd.
04/20/2004

What leading companies are doing with global law department design.

Resource Details
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 311:Global Law Department Design & Service Models: What … are utilizing technology (databases, forms, intranet website technology) to efficiently share best practices and …
Articles
Brent Thomas
01/01/2014
3 pages

Although it may be more commonplace now, Napoe admits that, at the time, a recent graduate immediately going in-house was “quite unusual.” For Napoe, however, who received her undergraduate degree in business, it made total sense. “I like a good challenge and I like a good problem to solve,” she says. “Being in-house, doing corporate law, it gives me an opportunity to combine the two.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… develop at different speeds. “Because each organization is on a different path when it comes to timing — some are new … Working Proactively with Your Client (Oct. 2013). www.acc.com/docket/ stop-fires_oct13 International Assignment: To … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC. COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2023
Outside GC’s Partner Lakshmi Sarma Ramani and General Counsel Anita Drummond highlight different ways nonprofit organizations can utilize limitations of liability and disclaimers as a resource to protect themselves from liability exposure. #ACCDocket #inhouse #liability
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Anatolir / Shutterstock.com Limitations of liability and disclaimers are provisions … from liability.   shmai / Shutterstock.com Below is an overview of these provisions and scenarios for their … contexts. The Nevada Bar provides some examples of website disclaimers. Although limitations of liability and …
Articles
Kristine Willrett, Tim Keller
09/01/2009

Three elements work together to comprise an effective and successful software license transaction. You may not know them offhand but after reading this article, which details how certain information can raise potential licensing issues, you’ll glean a better understanding of the practical matters swirling around the process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… company’s perceived need for 1. the subject software. What is that need and how is the software ex-pected to meet it? … of law. she can be contacted at kristinewillrett@ schwans.com. tim Keller is a partner at lindquist & Vennum, and a … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Janine Bloch, Michael A. Molano, Graham M. (Gray) Buccigross, and Jeyshree Ramachandran
09/01/2016

This September Docket article discusses considerations in drafting contractual indemnification provisions for what we call the “multiple supplier scenario.”

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… sellers contribute to the creation of a product that is undergoing patent infringement, satellite litigation … amount of indemnification Often, a given buyer will source com- ponents — and even the same type of components — from … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
… Today   Online Renewals Renew online using a credit card for fast, secure service.  Renew Online    Renew by Mail Send … Australia) or +61 3 9248 5500 or email  ausmembership@acc.com  for more information. Hong Kong Members Hong Kong … to the total due to ACC for all wire payments. This fee is determined by your financial institution and is not …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in South Korea.

… 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/5-540-1660. This Q&A is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to private … 29 Description. This is the official website maintained by the Ministry of Government Legislation. …
Articles
04/05/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Forum, addresses under what conditions consequential damages in non-disclosure agreements should be disclaimed.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… damages in our non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Is this ever justified?   Wisdom of the Crowd: Response #1: … on a third party (the court) to interpret your contract for you. Maybe you want that; probably you do not. It is … 1   Response #2: Our answer has always been no. On the buy side, if they want to come in and do a presentation, or …
Advocacy Filings
10/26/2007

A letter from ACC to the Illinois Bar advocating the adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5 - regarding multi-jurisdiction practices - and discussing related issues

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings ACC Comment Letter, Re: ABA Model Rule for Registration of In-House October 25, 2007 A letter from … DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com October 10, 2007 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION & HAND … Registration of In-House Counsel. As you are aware, ACC is a long-time advocate for multijurisdictional practice …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium
… Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … & Acquisitions 2013 (which may now be on the company’s website). If the reorganisation involves an amendment to the …
Articles
Mukesh Advani
11/01/2013

Many jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, comprehensive data privacy legislation. Learn how this may impact your business.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, North Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
… or data privacy laws of those jurisdictions, and provide for the imposition of civil and even criminal penalties for … one lawyer in Europe was thrown in jail. The question is not about “if “but “when” the same will happen in … within its ambit. Many jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific are com- mon law jurisdictions, and others are civil code …
Articles
Lucas Tavares Bueno - partner and Bruna Pacheco - senior associate, Demarest Advogados
12/14/2016
2 pages

This article provides an overview of the option clauses in Shareholders Agreements regulated by Brazilian law and the instruments that can be used by the parties in order to assure the enforceability of said clauses.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… ASPECTS OF THE ENFORCEABILITY OF OPTION CLAUSES It is customary in Brazil to implement option clauses in … since they are not considered a direct mechanism for the transfer of shares. The purpose of this article is to … shareholder and the obligation of the other shareholder to buy such shares, for a certain price (put option). Call and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Every four years we celebrate the world’s best athletes competing against each other, and, more importantly, their own expectations. The Olympics can teach us a lot about winning, but the Paris Games can also teach us lessons we can use in our careers and lives explains Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #PositivelyLegal #ParisOlympics
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Delpixel / Shu tterstock.com Every four years we celebrate the world’s best athletes … Paris.  1. Perseverance and avoiding burnout Perseverance is about following a goal and developing skills along the way … them that builds a career beyond a single Olympic Games. For some, it is learning to overcoming injuries or accepting …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2018
If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can take to determine the right approach.
… If producing an engaging and useful code of conduct is on your to-do list, here are five "CLEAR" steps you can … … Your company's code of conduct can be an essential tool for ensuring a culture of integrity. Creating a guide that … regulatory, or policy changes that should be reflected in your code. Ideally, an internal working group or a more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/08/2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, ACC collected ten powerful moments from recent profiles on and articles written by women in-house counsel.
… Docket Article 10 Things to Read from Women in Law Association of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: … by women in-house counsel. 1. “Why does it take a pandemic for us to step back and honestly ask one another such a … now starts every meeting by asking how everyone is doing and has encouraged a strong habit of work-life …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/09/2021
Well-designed UI/UX can go a long way toward helping legal professionals get more done working more efficiently while also enjoying themselves more.
… you do to help your legal team stop pulling out their hair in frustration and start pulling out vacation planners in … UI/UX design Every software application’s UI sets the tone for how we interact with it. How we feel about the software’s … overall value. Much about what makes for excellent UI/UX is subtle. These five questions can help you identify legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2021
Adding visuals to contracts helps clarify the meaning for all.
… Docket Article Legal Tech: How Using Images in Contracts Makes Law More Accessible Olga V. Mack … Adding visuals to contracts helps clarify the meaning for all. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial and … can be a lot of fun. But make no mistake: The onus is on lawyers to bridge the communication gap, and visuals …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/24/2022
Consider James Bellerjeau's column your cheat sheet for how to succeed without working yourself to the bone. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Consider James Bellerjeau's column your cheat sheet for how to succeed without working yourself to the bone. … Development Source: ACC Docket … You're busy, so here is the answer right up front: It’s complicated . Succeeding … achieved success without appearing to work hard. They are in a tiny minority. But I will also tell you hard work is no …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2022
Who should you compare yourself to when it comes to evaluating your work? Hint: It’s not the person working 100-hour weeks. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… person and one group) you should compare yourself to. Work is not the best place for your efforts It still bothers me, I have to be honest, … , and (2) the quantity of work you perform says nothing in itself about the results you deliver . Some people are …
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
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.

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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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member
02/16/2017

This is a sample conservation easement agreement between the Grantor and the Township.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member February 16, 2017 This is a sample conservation easement agreement between the … THAT the Grantor, as the current fee title owner of Lots in Block in Township, County, New Jersey (the “Premises”), in … with the applicable provisions of laws or ordinances, or for the purpose of preventing siltation of water courses and …
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

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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: 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 …
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 …
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.

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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: …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/01/2024
234 pages

This guide covers common issues in project finance laws and regulations including security, bankruptcy, restrictions, insurance, and arbitration.

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Region: Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe
… Edition 2024 Project Finance Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … and the EU Commission acknowledged it and published on its website an EU taxonomy navigator11 offering four tools to …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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