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Sanjeev Dhawan, Helen Fotinos, Dara Lambie, and Paul Rand
10/28/2013

This paper, written by the presenters of Annual Meeting Session 105 - Canada's Anti-Spam Law and How It Affects Your Business, discusses in detail, how to prepare your business for Canada's Anti-Spam Law "CASL".

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… specific anti-spam legislation.1 The legislation, which is often referred to as Canada’s Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” 2, … the individual has published his or her email address on a website (for example, an online profile of an individual … recipients indicate that emails from “careless@company.com” constitute spam, then any message from an “@company.com” …
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Dan Seltzer and Amanda Aikman
01/01/2019
10 pages

With a 500 percent increase in international corruption-related global resolutions over the past two years, corruption remains a top-of-mind risk for your management and board.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, European Union, France, Guatemala, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… the Middle East. ■■ International double jeopardy. There is no recognized principle of “international double … compliance for Accenture. daniel.seltzer@accenture.com Amanda Aikman is a senior associate in the New York … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Christopher Lee, Crystal Stevens McElrath, and Blake Staten
04/01/2018

No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged by an employee, can bar a workers’ compensation claim — leading to missed benefits and/or medical treatment. As a result, much of the onus falls on the employer to draft clear policies that establish discerning hiring practices and include regular training. Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2018 No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged … and return to work issues. crystal.mcelrath@swiftcurrie.com Blake Staten is an associate in the Atlanta office of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Markus Hartmann, Bill Mordan, Thomas E. Schoenfelder and Patrick Sweeney
07/01/2011
16 pages

Read this 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper Profile, the authors evaluated the personality traits of each member of a global legal team. Did the results favor the empathetic and flexible, or the disciplined and focused? Read this article to develop your perfect legal personality.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper … treatment provided to individuals with autism. Autism is a com- plex medical condition in which a person cannot natu- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dugal S. Sickert, Jeffrey K. Sherwood, Salvatore P. Tamburo, Kimberly R. Parke
09/01/2009

Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated patent license negotiations but this article, which presents viewpoints from both sides of the issue, investigates protective measures that attorneys can take to both minimize risks and maximize chances of benefiting from the newly reformed law.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… September 1, 2009 Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated … of appeals. He can be contacted at dugal.sickert@valent.com. Jeffrey k. SHerwooD is a partner in Dickstein Shapiro’s … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Lee Braem
04/01/2011

Corporations are not only responsible for protecting consumer data, but also for safeguarding the medical data of its employees. This could prove difficult considering the spectrum of employee medical records, and the importance of maintaining privacy. Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations, and ensure your confidence when identifying, managing and distributing such sensitive information.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… can pose serious legal con- sequences. this outward focus is valid and undoubtedly overdue; however, companies should … matters. Braem may be contacted at lee. braem@evonik.com. Argentina Funes de Rioja & Asociados Australia Freehills … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Jaap Bosman
10/01/2017

Global business leaders provide unique strategies for how the in-house counsel of today can be better prepared to become the in-house counsel of tomorrow.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, European Union, United States
… and Charybdis By Jaap Bosman Being an in-house lawyer is a very demanding profession. You will find yourself … in-house counsel still be considered a lawyer? Will the com- puter have taken over? Will in-house counsel be the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Nathaniel Vitan, Cameron A. Smith, and Ephraim J. Pierre
07/01/2019
10 pages

While minority and female representation in the legal community has increased in recent years, the numbers are still lagging. But there are several key steps corporate counsel can take to retain, develop, and promote diversity among in-house counsel.

… of all partners. Unfortunately, this meager increase is the largest annual increase for minority law firm partners … While the number of female general counsel at Fortune 500 com- panies has increased to approximately 30 percent in … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Letter of Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company. … [DAY], [DATE] to [DAY], [DATE] Dear [NAME]: Thank you for selecting [HOTEL FULL NAME] (“Hotel”) as the site for … full Terms and Conditions apply and may be viewed at [WEBSITE URL]. FORCE MAJEURE: The performance of the agreement …
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 …
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Joseph C. Hutchison
04/28/2006

A strong and effective compliance program can be crucial to persuading the prosecutor that your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most compliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, not to help defend the company when authorities raid the company. This article will show you how to strengthen your compliance program against that day.

… Articles The Acid Test for Your Compliance Program Author Joseph C. Hutchison April … your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it … the pros- ecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most com- pliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
01/10/2018
11 pages

The ACC Australia Trends Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the in-house legal profession. ACC Australia has developed this report with the support of our Corporate Alliance Partners.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… completion of the In-house Trends Survey, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your experiences, … © The copyright in the 2018 In-house Trends Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … Unsure 5% 33% 54% 8% 1. See ABC report: https://www.abc2c.com.au/australia-comes-second-in-being-litigious 8 | ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket
… and Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to additional requests outside of this scope. Preparation is key. When a search warrant is executed, your employees are … up and down the West Coast. You are primarily responsible for negotiating many of the company’s agreements, including …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/04/2024
By stepping out of your comfort zone and remaining curious, in-house counsel can prevent typecasting and elevate their career writes GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock.com Early in my GSK career, I was at lunch with my colleagues … whether I would be willing to put aside my litigation work for a year and revamp the legal and compliance framework for … higher you go, the broader you need to be. The challenge is, however, that the longer you stay in a role, the more you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/05/2024
A new reciprocal enforcement arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make judgments easier to enforce across jurisdictions. Here’s what in-house counsel need to know about the 2024 agreement. #ACCDocket #HongKong #China
… arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make … Kong SAR and Mainland China makes it significantly easier for judgments to be enforced in the respective jurisdictions. … of the ways which jurisdictions attempt to make it easier is by entering into arrangements for reciprocal enforcement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
State Farm Counsel Phelan Simpkins and Ryan N. Phelan, IP partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, offer best practices to protect company IP by enhancing enforceability and reducing the risk when filing a patent claim.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diki Prayogo / Shutterstock.com In the intellectual property realm, divided infringement, … claim, but no single party performs every step. This issue is most common in method or process patents and particularly … systems where different entities may be responsible for distinct aspects of an invention. For patent owners, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
Using a white space analysis to identify the gaps between the current state of the legal industry and its AI-powered potential, this article explores the opportunities for AI in M&A while also addressing the pros and cons for in-house counsel and outlining considerations for maintaining attorney-client privilege.
… Docket Article The White Space in the Legal Marketplace for AI in M&A Jennifer F. Nelson Publication Date: 12/04/2024 … Banner artwork and icons by inspiring.team / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet White space. There are opportunities for use … tools become more prevalent. Protect your privilege. It is important to thoroughly vet AI usage, platforms, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape and how in-house counsel should monitor it to protect the business.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 07/08/2024 ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape … Predictability – the ability to anticipate what’s coming – is what makes businesses successful. Legal departments tend … . The relationship between US and China is the basis for many issues that in-house will be dealing with (such as …
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 …
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