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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
03/31/2014

This template non-disclosure agreement is for use where two or more parties will be disclosing confidential information to each other.

… March 31, 2014 This template non-disclosure agreement is for use where two or more parties will be disclosing … point for drafting and must be carefully considered in the context of the specific transaction. This document is
Articles
Akerman Senterfitt, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Florida, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Florida Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Akerman Senterfitt Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … schedule are available on the Division of Corporation’s website at http://www.sunbiz.org. Registration forms, such as …
Articles
Rodrigo Jijón Letort and Juan Manuel Marchán, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Ecuador
… & Ponce December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
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Jalal El Ahdab and Myriam Eid*, Ginestié Magellan Paley-Vincent in association with Ahdab Law Firm
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Qatar
… Ahdab Law Firm December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Peter Yuen, Helen Shi and Benjamin Miao, Fangda Partners
12/12/2014
14 pages

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… December 12, 2014 14 pages Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
11/21/2016

Legal Professional Privilege - session held in Perth 21 November 2016.

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Region: Australia
… 21, 2016 Legal Professional Privilege - session held in Perth 21 November 2016. Resource Details Region: Australia … . … 573607R5 MAINTAINING PRIVILEGE: THE DO'S AND DON'TS FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS Paul D Evans, State Solicitor's … 9 Why is an understanding of CLP important? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2022
When it comes to crisis, whoever leads the response can make or break a company’s reputation. Issue Outcomes’ Tony Jaques debates whether lawyers or communicators should take the lead – or both. #ACCDocket
… the danger of getting it wrong and the costly consequences for reputation. Yet the argument continues about who should … lead in a crisis. Some have argued the chief legal officer is “uniquely positioned within the organization to lead this … reputational debacle suffered by online lender Better.com, when Founder and CEO Vishal Garg thought it was a good …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2024
Jennifer Jaskolka’s meeting with her would-be coach Stewart Hirsch at last year’s Annual Meeting was meant to be — and right on time. Find out how a call from the office that day set the stage for this coaching pair and learn more about ACC’s Career Coaching benefit. #ACCDocket #coaching #professionaldevelopment
… Find out how a call from the office that day set the stage for this coaching pair and learn more about ACC’s Career … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com ACC provides a variety of professional development … benefits of ACC’s career development offerings. First up is a pair who connected at the 2023 ACC Annual Meeting.   …
Program Materials
Aryeh Friedman, Dawn Haghighi, Thomas P. O'Brien, Lorraine Waller
04/11/2016

More and more, boards of directors in the financial sector are required to assume responsibility for the organization’s risk management, a responsibility edging ever closer to actual managerial responsibility. This interactive session will provide in-house counsel with the tools they will need to educate and prepare the board to take on this responsibility. Discuss increased responsibility of the board in the financial sector in the areas of risk management — edging closer to a managerial responsibility. Learn how to handle risk management within the organization (i.e., responsibilities of parties, reporting lines, etc.) and identify new risks on the horizon. Understand what boards wish to hear: what information to and not to share with your board, and the risks associated with doing so. Learn how the new SEC and FINRA reporting requirements should impact your board advice regarding cyber threats. Discuss the Board's role in managing operations in emerging markets.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Waller April 11, 2016 More and more, boards of directors in the financial sector are required to assume responsibility for the organization’s risk management, a responsibility … 10.60% Percentage where CEO is also Chairman 65.12% Percentage where Chair is Independent … to biannually complete an online training  …
Articles
Nathan A. Beaver, Nathaniel M. Lacktman, Thomas B. Ferrante, Rachel B. Goodman, and Kyle Y. Faget (Foley & Lardner LLP)
08/15/2023
6 pages

This article discusses the US Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) new regulation temporarily extending the “full set” of COVID-19 waivers for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.

Originally published by Foley & Lardner LLP on May 11, 2023.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Articles DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing of Controlled Medications Author Nathan A. … continue to apply through November 11, 2024. While this is just a temporary extension of COVID flexibilities, it can … The statutory basis for the DEA’s rule is the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 (Ryan Haight …
Articles
Anna-Maria Tamminen, Partner, and Johanna Vanninen, Associate, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd
03/21/2022
2 pages

Cyber extortion has increased in recent years, as the technologies and methods used by cybercriminals have become more and more complex. This article discusses what to factor in from a compliance and criminal law viewpoint when considering making a ransom payment in a cyber extortion situation.

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Region: Europe, Finland
… more and more complex. The first step for all companies is to prepare for the threat of ransomware and other cyber … +358 40 550 0687 anna-maria.tamminen@hannessnellman.com Johanna Vanninen Associate +358 50 405 3134 … Ltd   This article was originally published on the website of Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd on March 1, 2022.  … …
Articles
Stephen Le, Managing Partner, Le & Tran Trial Lawyers
08/16/2022
4 pages

No foreign judgement, decision or arbitral award can take effect in Vietnam until approved by the Vietnamese Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the country where the judgement or award originated, is based on a reciprocal agreement, and is compliant with Vietnamese law. This article is an overview of the Vietnamese Court's recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgements and arbitral awards.

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Region: Vietnam, Asia
… Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the … Stephen may be contacted at hoangchuong.le@letranlaw.com. LinkedIn profile: … awards. This article was originally published on the website of Le & Tran Trial Lawyers on August 29, 2021.    … …
Articles
Jessica Engler, partner at Kean Miller
05/17/2023
2 pages

On May 10, 2023, the Texas State Senate passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), sending the bill to Governor’s desk for final signature. If signed into law, Texas will join a growing contingency of states enforcing comprehensive data privacy laws for their residents. This article provides answers to some general questions about the TDPSA as it is currently written.

… answers to some general questions about the TDPSA as it is currently written. Resource Details Interest Area: Energy … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … Keanmiller.com And Texas Makes Ten? – Texas Legislature Sends … written.  This resource was originally published on the website of Kean Miller  on May 12, 2023 … Jessica Engler, …
Articles
McDermott Will & Emery
05/03/2012

An IP bulletin from McDermott Will & Emery on patents in an international setting.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… Les Laboratories Servier (Servier) had patent protection for Perindopril. The original patents expired by 2006, but … but the opposition was dismissed on 27 July 2006. Apotex is a generic drugs manufacturer that decided to manufacture … LONDON Hiroshi Sheraton: +44 20 7577 6910 hsheraton@mwe.com Rohan Massey: +44 20 7577 6929 rmassey@mwe.com MUNICH …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Reviewing legal panel arrangements can be a bittersweet process. Too often panel reviews fail to deliver the intended benefits because crucial information is never collected.
… deliver the intended benefits because crucial information is never collected. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … why)? What’s the right balance of quality, speed, and risk for each work type? Systems and technology. What do you … please get in touch via email at david.curtain@lodlaw.com . … Reviewing legal panel arrangements can be a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
03/30/2014

This template Memorandum of Understanding/Heads of Terms is for use where parties wish to document the key principles that they intend will form the basis of their negotiations for a detailed, legally binding contract.

… This template Memorandum of Understanding/Heads of Terms is for use where parties wish to document the key principles … Waterhouse LLP. Dear [ ● ] Memorandum of Understanding in relation to [ ● ] Further to our discussions, [ ● ] and [ …
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … jeopardize its future. Effective management of the crisis is essential to minimizing disruptions to a company’s ongoing … For more information about Skadden, please visit their website at http://www.skadden.com or see the “About the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
In-house counsel involved in transatlantic tech should tread carefully. These are murky waters. At the moment, there is no EU-wide tech tax, and the French government’s posture toward digital companies and tax is radically different from countries like Ireland. One unified European strategy for your company will not be enough and could make you vulnerable to fines and litigation. Diverse strategy, as well as an agile legal team, are key.
… carefully. These are murky waters. At the moment, there is no EU-wide tech tax, and the French government’s posture … from countries like Ireland. One unified European strategy for your company will not be enough and could make you … companies headquartered outside of France but operating online services within the country. No other EU member state …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
In our professional lives, while it’s important to work on personal goals and invest in the work that we do as individuals, it’s more important, in my opinion, to invest in those we lead.
… your world awareness through travel, volunteering for an organization whose mission you support, or simply … to invest in those we lead. I believe investing in people is essential to the health of your organization, and it’s … and information on how to manage your public self, online. If you’re looking for additional resources, check out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Risk assessment and mitigation begins internally, and it begins with planning, communication, and training. To know what that “wrong” scenario might look like, your internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, executive, etc.) need to be trained on what red flags to look for. Before you can train your team, however, you need to get organized.
… etc.) need to be trained on what red flags to look for. Before you can train your team, however, you need to get … Define the process. The first step in contract management is defining your process: Who are the key personnel? What are … 1985. 2 Romrell, Jason M, General Counsel, LeadsMarket.com LLC. 3 Stross, Charlie. 4 Shakespeare, William, Romeo & …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Implementing an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits that an organization derives by expending the necessary effort in launching such an initiative are well worth the investment.
… an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits … of sound governance and organizational risk management. For organizations operating on a global basis, records … 2014 www.aiim.org / Iron Mountain 2014, www.ironmountain.com . 5, 6, 7 Big Data Overload: Why Most Companies Can’t …
Articles
Jonathan Carr, Partner, Lewis Silkin LLP 
03/15/2022
2 pages

As organizations try to find ways to reduce carbon emissions and adopt more sustainable practices, template employment contracts are probably not the first place you would think to look. This article considers what changes you could make to template employment contracts to help meet your sustainability commitments.

… print when you can go digital? The obvious starting point is to challenge the traditional assumption that employment … can look to make greener choices. https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/climate-emergency-work-and-employment-law … Silkin LLP   This article was originally published on the website of Lewis Silkin LLP on February 18, 2022.   … …
Articles
Aggie Salt, Associate, Dentons (Edinburgh)
03/29/2022
8 pages

The requirement to report on the gender pay gap came into force by way of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. It applies to companies with 250 or more employees. This article looks at different types of data that employers can use to publish their pay gaps and to outline the potential advantages that may arise from the report.

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Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … dentons.com • 1 Exploring mandatory and voluntary pay gap reporting … their gender pay gap. The purpose of this article is to look at different types of data that employers can use … (Edinburgh)  This article was originally published on the website of Dentons on September 28, 2021.  … Aggie Salt, …
Articles
Emma Higham, Partner, and Wayne Jones, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/21/2022
5 pages

A new Qatar health insurance scheme is due to take effect in May 2022 that applies to all expatriates and visitors to Qatar. This article considers how the new scheme will operate, what this means for employers and the insurance market in Qatar, and the implications for non-registered foreign health insurers operating in the region.

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Interest Area: Insurance, Health Law
Region: Middle East, Qatar
… March 21, 2022 5 pages A new Qatar health insurance scheme is due to take effect in May 2022 that applies to all … membership . … • • • • • • • mailto:emma.higham@clydeco.com mailto:wayne.jones@clydeco.com … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on December 22, 2021.  … Emma …
Articles
Justine Reeves, Head of Knowledge (MENA), Ray Smith, Partner, Ben Smith, Partner, and Phil O’Riordan, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/29/2022
5 pages

Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the introduction of federal corporate income tax. In this article, you will look at how structures and deals will be impacted by corporate tax and what UAE businesses should be aware of.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… March 29, 2022 5 pages Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the … . … • • • • • • • • • • • mailto:Ben.Smith@clydeco.com mailto:philip.oriordan@clydeco.com … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on February 7, 2022. … Justine …
Articles
Kevin A. Ewing, Partner, Troy L. Harder, Partner, Charles H. Still, Jr., Partner, and Nathan Guerra, Associate, Bracewell LLP
08/29/2022
5 pages

This article discusses the SEC’s proposed rule on climate-related risks includes amendments to both the financial reporting requirements (Reg S-X) and the narrative disclosure requirements (Reg S-K). The proposal interlinks the new requirements, drawing aspects of the required narrative disclosures into the financial statement.

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Region: United States
… merits close study apart from the preamble. What follows is a précis of the key proposed requirements, with hyperlinks … – Regulation S-X (audited financial statements) bracewell.com Details – Changes to Part 210 210.14-01 – Climate-related … LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Bracewell LLP on April 11, 2022. … Kevin A. Ewing, …
Articles
Matthew D. Gases and Asim Grabowski-Shaikh, Baker Hostetler
08/30/2022
2 pages

Recently amended DGCL Section 102(b)(7) allows Delaware corporations to provide officers with exculpatory protections for personal monetary damages resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty in certain actions. While the protections are subject to limitations and not as broad as those provided for directors, the amendment addresses the historic disparate treatment of officers and directors in class action litigations.

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Region: United States
… to provide officers with exculpatory protections for personal monetary damages resulting from a breach of … commonly arise in the context of an M&A transaction. This is not to say, however, that corporate officers and directors … Hostetler This article was originally published on the website of  Baker Hostetler on August 9, 2022. … Matthew D. …
Articles
Sarah B. Biser and Craig R. Tractenberg, Fox Rothschild LLP
11/22/2022
3 pages

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court resolved an important issue regarding international arbitrations by ruling that, contrary to two previous appellate court rulings, a U.S. statute that authorizes federal courts to order discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal” does not apply to proceedings in foreign and international arbitrations before private adjudicatory bodies.

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Region: United States
… Law. The Court found that neither of those arbitral bodies is the type of governmental or intergovernmental adjudicatory … contact co-authors Sarah Biser at sbiser@foxrothschild.com or Craig Tractenberg at ctractenberg@foxrothschild.com. … Tractenberg This article was originally published on the website of Fox Rothschild LLP on June 16, 2022.  … Sarah B. …
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Christopher Moore, Ari MacKinnon, and Laurie Achtouk Spivak, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
09/22/2022
10 pages

On July 1, 2022, the amendments to the Regulations and Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) entered into force. This article summarizes and comments on the key changes. The 2022 ICSID Arbitration Rules apply to ICSID arbitrations commenced on or after July 1, 2022.

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Region: Global
… legitimacy of ICSID arbitrations, particularly where there is significant public scrutiny of proceedings. This alert … (available at  http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2022/06/03/new- … Hamilton LLP  This article was originally published on the website of  Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP on July 15, …
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Aaron Hardy, Abigail A. Hazlett, and Christen Tuttle, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
10/14/2022
2 pages

On September 15, 2022, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco issued a memorandum outlining further revisions to the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal enforcement policies and practices. This article discusses DOJ’s two foundational expectations: prompt and transparent corporate self-disclosure and cooperation, and individual accountability.

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Region: United States
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… and cooperation, and individual accountability. It is increasingly critical for companies to launch thorough … right to waive that privilege. https://www.troutman.com/ … Sanders LLP This article was originally published on the website of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP on October 4, …
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