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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.

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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Ian Bloemendal, Partner, and Luke Furness, Senior Associate, Clayton Utz
09/17/2020
3 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the pitfalls of social media and posting certain types of information. Australia's first defamation case involving emojis highlights complicated ways that a simple keystroke can impact your business.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… article about a judge allegedly referring another lawyer for possible disciplinary action in circumstances where it … were capable of conveying the imputations alleged, that is, that a lawyer was guilty of misconduct and was being … = "something exciting" or "yay!" https://www.claytonutz.com/#facebook https://www.claytonutz.com/#twitter …
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Frank Fletcher
10/01/2011

Frank Fletcher discusses his time spent as a shipping attorney in Tokyo.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Japan, United States
… . … ACC Docket 16 October 2011 HeArSAY Frank Fletcher is general counsel for nero aG headquartered in karlsbad, Germany with … can be found. Fletcher can be contacted at ffletcher@nero.com, or on twitter @LegallyFrank. F rom 1993 through 1997, I …
Paul Fontes, Sophie White, Sumitra Subramanian, Ruth Christy (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
10 pages

This article discusses the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) publishing proposed new regulatory requirements for improving diversity and inclusion in Financial Services.

… and Labor Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-New proposals on Diversity and Inclusion DampI in UK … Leadership and all staff collectively. “Senior Leadership” is defined widely to include 3 potential layers of management … format and accessible from a single point on the firm’s website, according to the PRA). To address any concerns about …
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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 …
Articles
02/15/2023

Read about the Implications for in-house counsel of the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in a selection of resources.

… Articles Implications for In-house Counsel of the US Supreme Court's Decision in … & Gray " Not so fast: HHS OCR warns that HIPAA applies to online tracking technologies ,"   Dec. 7, 2022, by Hogan … Caucus 8. State implications: *** " Washington State is Set to Expand Protection of Consumer Health Data ," April …
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
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Hogan Lovells
09/02/2016

As the dust settles after the vote for Brexit, the fashion industry and luxury brands sectors have been assessing the likely impact of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, European Union
… Articles Brexit – Implications for the Fashion and Luxury Brands Industry Author Hogan … September 2, 2016 As the dust settles after the vote for Brexit, the fashion industry and luxury brands sectors … on this link you will be redirected to a third-party website). … Hogan Lovells … 6376 … As the dust settles after …
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Eric S. Crusius (Partner) and Robert K. Tompkins (Partner), Holland & Knight LLP
05/23/2023
3 pages

This Holland & Knight alert discusses what reaching the debt ceiling would potentially mean to government contractors and key considerations they should keep in mind.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: United States
… | Robert K. Tompkins Highlights The federal government is only weeks away from reaching the debt ceiling, meaning … & Knight LLP. All rights reserved. https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/c/crusius-eric-s … in mind. This resource was originally published on the website of Holland & Knight on May 17, 2023.   … Eric S. …
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Dentons
09/20/2023
5 pages

Learn about the key updates on reporting thresholds, reportable information for financial contributions, and reporting exemptions in the final version of the implementing regulation for the Foreign Subsidies Regulation EU 2022/256.

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Region: European Union, Global
… updates on reporting thresholds, reportable information for financial contributions, and reporting exemptions in the … the reduced but still onerous reporting obligations. What is new in the final version of the IR and what are the key … EU 2022/256. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2023. … Dentons … Learn about the …
Program Materials
Stephen Caso, Elizabeth Grande, Jay Martin, Sherry Williams
04/08/2014

Discuss the remaining specific challenges facing the compliance officer today; understand how to research your industry's specific compliance needs; learn about some of the hottest compliance issues that are seeing greater enforcement now; and discuss emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization.

… emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 8 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 800: …
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Tom Cummins and Thomas Karalis, Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about the implications of the sanctions against Russia, regarding contract performance international arbitration.

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Region: Global, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Ukraine, United States, Australia, Japan
… majeure will generally excuse non- performance if an event is unforeseeable, beyond the control of the party seeking … will be suspended if the inability to https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … was originally published on February 25, 2022 on the website of Ashurst. Authors' profile: Tom Cummins , Partner, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/01/2023

A link to the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database, which includes filings of agreements and plans of mergers.

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Region: United States
… Region: United States … Find examples of merger agreements in the US Securities Exchange Commission's EDGAR database , … such as agreements and plans of mergers, such as in filings of form 8-K. When clicking on this link, you will be redirected to the website of the SEC. … A link to the US Securities Exchange …
Checklists
Doreen M. Edelman
07/01/2013

A recent article published by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China, European Union, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, United States
… by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … by Corporate Counsel Insight discussing the inherent risk in expanding business abroad with contracts governed by U.S. … that the following resources are made available by the website of Corporate Counsel Insight. The materials are free …
Articles
Amy de La Lama, Partner (Boulder, CO), Christian Auty, Partner (Chicago, IL), Daniel Rockey, Partner (San Francisco, CA), and Logan Parker, Associate (Chicago, IL), Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
03/01/2022
4 pages

Organizations experiencing a security incident must grapple with numerous competing issues simultaneously. Learn the “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help your organization more effectively engage your service providers, and recommended principles to incorporate into your Incident Response Plan and distribute to the incident response team at the outset of every incident response effort.

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Region: United States, Global
… business disruption.  Engaging qualified service providers is often critical to successfully resolving and minimizing … Data Privacy and Security Boulder amy.delalama@bclplaw.com Christian M. Auty US Data Privacy and Security Lead … about our Data Privacy & Security Team, please visit our website at www.bryancave.com. 1. The standard used to …
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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 | …
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 …
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Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
2 pages

In a Post-Roe world health care provider entities must consider the impact of the decision on their ability to provide pregnancy and abortion-related services. Use this checklist to review the impact of the restrictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… and who may seek to travel to states where abortion is legal to obtain prescription drugs intended to terminate a … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com | Consider implications associated with off-label … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … In a Post-Roe world …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about the January 2023 draft guidance by Canada's Competition Bureau on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements and how it would affect enforcements as criminal offenses beginning June 23, 2023.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada, North America
… 45(1.1) reads as follows: 45 (1.1) Every person who is an employer commits an offence who, with another employer … Partner, Toronto D +1 416 862 3416 adam.goodman@dentons.com Sandy Walker Partner, Toronto D +1 416 863 4517 … 23, 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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Phillip A. Pesek
11/01/2008

This article provides guidance for managing outside counsel fees based on the hourly rate structure.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… You won der how a request for simple advic e on a simple is- sue has turned into a $5,000 bill. W hat’s worse is that … secretary of Deltic Timber Corporation a natural resources com- pany in el Dorado, AR. Phil has also served as … we’ve now gone totally global with thelaunch of our new website, www.elizabethwall.com. Here you’ll find full details …
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Priya Cherian Huskins and F. Lane Finch, Jr.
11/01/2017

Planning for disaster can be a time-consuming process. However, the pros of protection undoubtedly outweigh the consequences of feeling unprepared.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… However, focusing on growth and continued operations is not enough. You must also evaluate the potential impact of … In that instance, criminals hijacked computer systems of com- panies large and small, encrypted the company’s data, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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: 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 …
Articles
10/06/2015

This articles addresses pharmaceutical antitrust in Switzerland.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… LLP Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 1757-6288 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a speci[c situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
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Dentons
04/04/2022
3 pages

Key things you need to know about public inquiries that businesses and other organizations can face in the United Kingdom.

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Region: United Kingdom
… Baroness Heather Hallett DBE as chair. The inquiry is likely to take evidence from a wide range of businesses. … +44 20 7320 3911 M +44 7887 628118 james.fairbairn@dentons.com Malcolm Gunnyeon Partner, Aberdeen D +44 33 0222 1774 … United Kingdom. This article was first published on the website of  Dentons  on February 15, 2022. … Dentons … Key …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

The UK's Employment Appeal Tribunal held that dismissing an employee, who refused to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this article.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United Kingdom
… to attend work over COVID-19 risks to his children, is not automatically unfair. Read the details in this … D +44 20 7320 5404 M +44 7471 953197 laura.anthony@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … This resource was originally published May 23, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … The UK's Employment Appeal …
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