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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/18/2023
It’s a good idea to obey all law-abiding business decisions even when you disagree; you are an advisor, not a decision-maker. Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shuterstock.com Today’s topic is all about when to Obey others’ instructions rather than … your independent judgment and then forcefully argue for what you believe is best. You can and must be a zealous …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/23/2023
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro discusses living abroad for work with Krystle Garnder, senior legal counsel and data protection officer at Capgemini Australia. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro discusses living abroad for work with Krystle Garnder, senior legal counsel and data … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by AVA Bitter / Shutterstock.com “If our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, … benefits of travel on our wellbeing , described how travel is more than fun. It is good for our mental health. Through …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
Who do you call when disaster strikes? If you are Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the on-the-ground scoop.
… Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the … “I’ve had to deal with employee issues related to floods in the Philippines, earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, … team to immediately make sure employees are safe. She is speaking on a panel at the 2016 ACC Annual Meeting in San …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
Try some of these 10 practical steps before, during, and after your next calamity in order to take your team and organization to the next level.
… steps before, during, and after your next calamity in order to take your team and organization to the next … and error. Although legal departments often set parameters for when failure is acceptable, breaking out of these restrictions during a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
Discover how in-house counsel can navigate the complexities of office strategies post-COVID, with insights into market conditions, workspace needs, and cost reduction. #COVIDRealEstate #HybridWork #RemoteWork #ACC #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: ACC Docket
… provisions. Many companies look to their general counsel for guidance on workplace strategy and office environments, … right balance of in-office versus remote work. While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, all companies need to … a successful negotiation. Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Recently, we’ve heard that it’s the “end” of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/06/2023
Discover how companies like Zendesk and CrowdStrike have successfully implemented shared services models in their legal departments, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and overcoming challenges. #ACC #ACCDocket #CostReduction #Legalnnovation
… Docket … Banner artwork by Bakhtiar Zein / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Efficiency is critical. Shared services can reduce costs and … model – an efficient means of triaging legal work. For years, companies have used shared services models in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
For healthcare companies, the use of blockchain has the potential to revolutionize data storage practices, at a fraction of the price of traditional processes. This article provides a summary of blockchain, identifies legal issues, and discusses some of the exciting possibilities and challenges to execution in the healthcare sector.
… Jason I. Epstein Roy Wyman Publication Date: 09/01/2017 For healthcare companies, the use of blockchain has the … of the exciting possibilities and challenges to execution in the healthcare sector. Resource Details Interest Area: … immutably record transactions and ensure integrity; 2) it is a distributed platform that keeps many copies of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Policies that promote social and environmental justice should be integrated with the traditional production and consumption economy. Financial institutions play an important role in that economic model. Learn how credit-granting policies can work alongside the Brazilian government to achieve social and environmental sustainability.
… Docket Article The Role of Financial Institutions in Protecting Delicate Brazilian Ecosystems Antonio Carlos de … series . Recommended by the International Organization for Standardization, these best practices set out measures … resources have to be thoroughly examined. The target is balance among society, market and environment, creating a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating with the other side. But to be a great lawyer, you must also excel in your interactions with your own side — your internal clients.
… Danda Zhao Alan Fishel Publication Date: 10/01/2018 As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating … in your interactions with the opposing party. All of that is true, but none of that is sufficient. To be a great … to find out a day or a week later that it can. Reasons for disconnects between attorneys and their clients There are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
As in-house counsel, if you develop a reputation as a skilled negotiator, business people will seek your input on their issues. It is worth the effort to enhance your negotiation style and ensure mastery of the basic techniques.
… Skills Noah Webster Publication Date: 12/17/2020 As in-house counsel, if you develop a reputation as a skilled … business people will seek your input on their issues. It is worth the effort to enhance your negotiation style and … targets. Smooth out a knotty vendor agreement problem for your product team. Settle an expensive case favorably for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Most in-house counsel managing litigation understand discovery obligations and the basics of how to protect attorney-client and work product privileges from disclosure in the United States. Even so, counsel should be aware of the effect of globalization on litigation and the impact cross-border discovery has on privilege.
… Docket Article 5 Tips for Protecting Legal Privilege During Global Litigation Laura … in the likely event that privileged information is produced during discovery. Privilege log .  Keeping a … for the Northern District of California.  elaporte@jamsadr.com Five practical tips to protect privilege in a globalized …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
By considering external support, companies have an opportunity to tap into a broader community of innovators. But collaboration is often not as straightforward as it seems.
… Docket Article Proactive Steps for Driving Successful Joint Development Relationships Robert … into a broader community of innovators. But collaboration is often not as straightforward as it seems. Resource Details … a JD relationship, consider what issues may arise in the future and how both parties will deal with the end of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
This article explores the basic legal tenets of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and pay equity and offers practical solutions to make cultural and procedural changes that promote equality in both wages and opportunities for women and other minority groups in the workplace.
… that promote equality in both wages and opportunities for women and other minority groups in the workplace. … While corporate America has made great strides, there is no doubt that 2020 will demand more in terms of promoting … Pay equity audit checklist Establish goals. Get buy-in from senior management. Put the right team in place. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Companies are more frequently turning to third-party subject matter experts to outsource their most pressing business needs. Although these relationships present opportunities for companies to improve product and service quality and leverage economies of scale to better compete within their respective markets, they also pose the risks of exposing potential data and confidential information and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets.
… Docket Article IP Risks in Outsourcing: Traps for the Unwary Sarah Beisheim William … and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets. This is because most outsourcing engagements require customers and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
As GC for MetLife, Stephen Gauster has focused his energy on building up the company’s greatest assets: its people.
… Docket Article Building a Legal Department for the Future Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 12/21/2020 … and their individual risks. But the information he is most intrigued by are the answers to human-centered … questions, like how can MetLife source and retain talent in today’s marketplace? Improve work-life balance? Increase …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
In this article, we outline five tips for companies preparing for a private equity investment and five tips for managing a new private equity relationship post-transaction.
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Preparing for and Managing a Private Equity Investor … and other conditions change. Private equity investment is an option that should be considered by any company looking … reputable third-party Q of E firm, this can help expedite buy-side diligence as the private equity investor may be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of every company. For every in-house lawyer with patent applications considered or pending, these new cases highlight some of the important strategies you need to protect your intellectual property.
… 09/01/2019 Two high-profile patent cases were decided in quick succession by the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that affect the patent rights of … Recordkeeping can help in experimental testing, and it is recommended that documentation reflects the purpose of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/10/2020
Sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have taken a stand, publicly denouncing police brutality and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding?
… by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have … and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding? … HR employees, respectively. While Alonso said that there is data to be evaluated from other races and groups, SHRM and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
To take their career to the next level, mid-level lawyers need to focus on demonstrating value in the workplace and building social capital. This article offers advice on practical and proactive steps individuals can take to advance their careers and build important skills at this stage — about seven or eight years after being admitted to the bar.
… can help you build social capital, find opportunities for leadership, and develop expertise in a chosen area. … at work as you strive to advance your career goals. There is ample guidance on how to succeed as a first-year attorney, … understand decisions, gather approvals, and attain buy-in. As an in-house lawyer, a key part of your role is to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
In an era in which information is disseminated globally at unprecedented speed, how does company counsel discharge his or her ethical duties; serve the client; and comply with multiple — and sometimes conflicting — practice regimes?
… Greg Scheutz Jack Sharman Publication Date: 06/06/2019 In an era in which information is disseminated globally at unprecedented speed, how does … made between privileged persons in confidence and for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal assistance. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
Today’s corporate legal departments often have four generations of lawyers working together, and while differences abound, this generational diversity is actually beneficial to companies.
… and while differences abound, this generational diversity is actually beneficial to companies. Resource Details … outline paths to leadership and provide opportunities for upward mobility, boost diversity, and support flexible … time you need to train your executives or garner their buy-in, allow your millennial to take the lead. Give …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
The ACC Docket asked Dr. Pol to outline the results of his research, which offers fresh insights into an area directly or indirectly affecting the way in-house counsel operate worldwide, including ACC members.
… Ineffective” Money Laundering Regulations: How and Why In-house Counsel Can Make a Difference Association of … in every country. Outcomes science.  Outcomes science is concerned only with the results — whether the rules work. … Dr. Pol is well placed to explain its significance for in-house counsel. He has also has presented at ACC annual …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
This article examines this issue through the lens of a recent decision by the Nevada Supreme Court regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the enforceability of employee non-competes to prepare themselves for the possibility of unexpected change to the applicable legal framework, including following closely the appellate courts in relevant jurisdictions, ensuring that covenants are appropriately tailored to the employees they cover, and taking advantage of opportunities to regularly review and recalibrate the covenants applying to their employees.
… Docket Article Addressing Increasing Uncertainty in the Law of Non-Competes Maria Kalogredis Jon L. Cochran … regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the … to reform, or “blue pencil,” a non-compete agreement if it is overly broad. Depending on the jurisdiction, that court …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Despite the potential overhead that comes with risk monitoring inside the company, corporate legal teams have a duty to continuously track and mitigate known risks and detect and remediate potential ones before they become liabilities.
… thing leads to another . Micro-investigations encourage in-house legal teams to begin their searches based on their … critical documents more quickly and cost-effectively than is possible during a formal investigation. Most corporate … (and outside) legal teams to find information. But for investigations — micro-investigations especially — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
This article addresses the need for a robust ABAC auditing program, outlines the elements of an effective ABAC audit program, and provides guidance on how in-house legal departments and internal audit departments can collaborate to effectively detect ABAC violations and continuously improve your ABAC compliance program.
… Date: 02/01/2018 This article addresses the need for a robust ABAC auditing program, outlines the elements of … effective ABAC audit program, and provides guidance on how in-house legal departments and internal audit departments can … down barriers.  For compliance program owners, there is a strong case to be made for collaboration with the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
No company or leader wants to underuse their employees. But by discounting or ignoring the skills of the introverted population of their workforce, this may be precisely what is taking place. Each member of the legal department — introverts and extroverts, general counsel and supporting attorneys — have a role to play in rolling back this trend.
… population of their workforce, this may be precisely what is taking place. Each member of the legal department — … bias. While personality bias may be unconscious, it is bad for business and reflects poor leadership. Introvert … Fear (But Great Leaders Always Do), Marcel Schwantes, Inc.com, March 31, 2018. … No company or leader wants to underuse …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
In this last part of the series, ACC talks to Independence Blue Cross LLC’s (Independence) Laura Grossi-Tyson, senior director, Benefits, Employee Relations and HR; and Joel Stern, CEO of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) to get their thoughts on hiring recent law school grads.
… Docket Article Straight to In-house Practice — Internships & First Year Programs Tiffani … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … While there is no one path to in-house practice, many may think that … lawyers do after they do the firm thing — an option for later in their legal careers. However, just like the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
Based on the first five years, IPRs have proven to be an effective tool for accused infringers to challenge patent validity cheaply and effectively. IPRs have driven down the cost of defending against and the settlement value of many patent-infringement assertions. Those faced with patent assertions cannot afford to overlook IPR as a defense tool. And patent owners, too, must adapt their tactics to address the challenges of IPRs.
… first five years, IPRs have proven to be an effective tool for accused infringers to challenge patent validity cheaply … IPRs, alleged infringers could assert invalidity defenses in district court. Those defenses often took years to be … processes. Approximately six months after an IPR petition is filed, a panel of patent experts issues an institution …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
For emergency events, or even routine spills, the most valuable compliance tool is a practical checklist of key regulatory requirements that will help simplify reporting and simultaneously provide general legal guidance when accidents occur. This article provides that checklist, addresses five frequently asked questions and offers recommended responses, and compares US law to related laws and regulations in Canada.
… P. Felt Viviana L. Heger Publication Date: 11/01/2018 For emergency events, or even routine spills, the most valuable compliance tool is a practical checklist of key regulatory requirements that … and compares US law to related laws and regulations in Canada. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
This article compares the Privacy Shield and GDPR, to highlight commonalities, but also gaps that organizations need to address to achieve compliance under both frameworks.
… Docket Article GDPR and Privacy Shield: Different Tools for Different Goals Paola Zeni Francoise Gilbert Max Calehuff … … CHEAT SHEET Privacy Shield. The EU-US Privacy Shield is a cross-border data transfer mechanism, not a data … of geography. Even if a company does not do business in the European Union or the European Economic Area, it may …
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