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Paul Otto and Brian Kennedy
03/01/2016
4 pages

This article analyzes and defines a list of minimum cybersecurity safeguards that were developed as a result of a cybersecurity survey for the state of California.

… that were developed as a result of a cybersecurity survey for the state of California. Resource Details Interest Area: … Team Exercises Implement Multi­Factor Authentication for Online Accounts The Report states the California Attorney … them to request additional verification of identity, is often equally effective— and it’s free. …
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James A. Nortz
07/01/2015

James Nortz weighs in on the paradoxical failures of heavy-handed compliance programs.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Business Ethics — Less Is More Author James A. Nortz July 1, 2015 James Nortz weighs … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … of these new restrictions were quite sensible and overdue. For example, prior to 9/11 you could carry through security a …
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11/17/2015

This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of various legal entities throughout Europe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Guide to Corporations in Europe November 17, 2015 This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of … corporations registered in England). The Companies House website contains accessible documents and guidance, see … activities in Germany. Business activities other than com-mercial or industrial operations can be performed …
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Ruth Steinholtz and Steve Sharply
11/01/2008

Imagine that you are a newly appointed GC tasked with improving the legal function at the company––with the help of a team and leadership development coach. This article uses one such story to demonstrate how you can navigate through unexpected challenges using a few guiding principles and a deliberate approach to leadership.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Legal By Ruth steinholtz and steve sharpley his is an account of how a newly appointed general counsel took … She can be contacted at ruth.steinholtz@ btinternet.com. Photo: Mark Weeks © 2008. Steve ShARpley is managing … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Articles
Jason Weintraub, Jeremy B. Rosen, and Brad Pauley
03/01/2018

To maximize efficiency and minimize the amount of time spent in the courtroom, hire appellate lawyers early to obtain better results, reduce costs, and strengthen value.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… TO USE APPELLATE COUNSEL TO ADD VALUE Every legal matter is a story with characters, conflicts, and resolutions. Each … handled that as well. When a company needed a lawyer, the com- pany hired one for the specific task at hand. Companies … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Katia Bloom, Jessica K. Nall, and Joshua W. Malone
05/01/2018

When a company finds itself under government scrutiny, conducting an independent investigation by outside counsel can make all the difference between violation and vindication. However, defining independence isn't always as black and white as it seems.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Often in these scenarios, outside counsel’s “independence” is conflated with “absolutely no prior work done for the … counsel?”4 However, the report does not specify how the com- mission is to evaluate such facts and does not … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Christine Lyman, Lonnie Giamela, and LaLonnie Gray
12/01/2019
8 pages

As the pay equity legal landscape evolves, employers must confront gender-based discrimination, plummeting morale, and publicity issues. Implement these solutions to minimize your risk of claims.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States, Iceland, Germany, France, North America, Europe
… and handle the heightened publicity surrounding pay equity is- sues. To ease the burden of employers confronted with pay … also serves on the board of ACC Colorado. clyman@arrow.com Lonnie Giamela is a partner with Fisher Phillips. … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Wendy Callaghan and Rajika Bhasin
06/01/2018
8 pages

Blockchain has become an international phenomenon, supplying digital passports for each transaction in the complex global chain. The applicable legislative and regulatory landscape is evolving. Here's how in-house counsel can stay updated.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global, Australia, China, European Union, France, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States
… chain. The applicable legislative and regulatory landscape is evolving. Here's how in-house counsel can stay updated. … vehicles, and sharing economy. wendy.callaghan@aig.com Rajika Bhasin is associate general counsel, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Shannon Spangler, Anne Kershaw and Julie Richer
05/01/2013

Once your case has settled, an important question needs to be answered: Do you know where all the copies of your documents are, particularly those being held
by outside counsel? Document management should be built into the litigation process, not an afterthought. This article offers some suggestions on closing case files in a manageable way.

… Articles The Case Is Closed. Where Are Your Documents? Author Shannon Spangler, … and Knowledge Strategy M.S. program. shannon@slspanglerpc.com Anne Kershaw is founder of A.Kershaw Attorneys & … jan12 ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Anne Dill and Angelique Lyons
05/01/2011

One word: statistics. Wait. Don’t run. Understanding statistics might reduce your company’s chances of facing a class action lawsuit. Identify high-risk areas in your employment activity records by analyzing the same data courts use to prove discrimination. Read this article to improve your chances with class action statistics.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… relied upon by plaintiffs to prove common- ality, which is one of the elements that must be established to proceed as … Bryan Cave LLP. She can be contacted at anne.dill@seaworld.com. ANGELIQUE LYONS is a partner at Constangy, Brooks & … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Andrew Dixon-Smith, Lodewyk Meyer and Joanne Pretorius
06/01/2011

Once plagued by corruption and instability, Sub-Saharan Africa is now considered a new frontier for major financial investment. With a large supply of natural resources and a growing middle class, the benefits balance, if not outweigh, the risks of investing in the region. It is essential, however, for businesses to study the laws, cultures and political climates of the different countries. Get an overview on lending in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: South Africa
… plagued by corruption and instability, Sub-Saharan Africa is now considered a new frontier for major financial … attorney. He can be contacted at andrew.dixonsmith@sc.com. LODEWyk MEyER is a partner at Bowman Gilfillan, a Lex … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Tiffany Jaspers
09/01/2011

Focused Assessments (audits) are an inherent risk when importing goods into the United States. Besides creating an effective compliance program, corporations should consider joining the C-TPAT and ISA programs to foster a more collaborative approach with CBP. Read this article to help prove your client is capable of self-auditing.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… with CBP. Read this article to help prove your client is capable of self-auditing. Resource Details Interest Area: … to clear customs under the carrier’s bond without the com- pany being notified, and if the goods are drop-shipped … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Charlotte Lewis Jones
11/01/2016
8 pages

While it may seem like second nature to in-house counsel, successfully negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and market awareness to understand how to approach negotiation in a way that effectively ensures a positive outcome for all parties involved. By understanding these factors, and how to navigate the risks associated with them, in-house counsel can efficiently close multiple transactions simultaneously to favorable returns.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and … can frustrate your potential business partner and, worse, com- municate to him or her that your team just “doesn’t get … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
James J. Dixon and Frederick R. Fucci
09/01/2013

Cool air escaping through an outmoded window, incandescent lights that use 10 times more electricity than LEDs — there are a myriad of ways for a facility to waste energy. For businesses looking to cut costs, energy conservation techniques are proven and readily available methods for using energy more efficiently. This article explains how companies can organize the financial and technical resources to plan, finance and implement energy systems upgrades.

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Source: ACC Docket
… establish that they work in conjunction with one another is known as commissioning. the last phase of the energy … of Energy Services Companies. dixonj@conedenergy.com Frederick R. Fucci is a partner in the New York 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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Daniel Seltzer and Aaron G. Murphy
12/01/2014

Many of the world’s economies have made significant changes to legislation in recent years. Whether it is Brazil, Canada or<br />Germany seeing increased enforcement action, your company needs to be ready with<br />a global, proactive compliance program.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, Canada, Germany
… changes to legislation in recent years. Whether it is Brazil, Canada or<br />Germany seeing increased … loss of compliance coverage. The world’s top 20 economies com- prise approximately 80 percent of the total global … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Siobhan Kelley, Jessica Perry, and Julie Totten
04/01/2016

While differing generational attitudes and stereotypes can cause friction, there are some specific and deliberate steps that in-house counsel can take to make a more adaptive, high-performing workforce.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… • 2 percent of the American workforce. • This generation is disciplined, hardworking, and extremely loyal. 1995-2012 … they expect others to do so as well. Boomers often have a com- petitive streak and believe that every- body should be … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
James R. Buckley
03/01/2005

Two case studies of in-house counsel's efforts to use business techniques to productively and efficiently manage complex lawsuits while optimizing the use of limited financial resources in order to achieve the best result.

… tech­ niques to a lawsuit—with rather unhappy results. It is an object lesson in the limits of management techniques. … IN Sure,  you can blame outside counsel  for  your com­ do  you  much  good.  Even  if  you  call  the  … This system can be found on the ABA’s website at http://www.abanet.org/litigation/utbms/home.html. …
Articles
ACC Staff
04/01/2018

The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, India, South Korea, Taiwan, United States
… How can the legal de- partment help? And how should com- panies respond to claims of sexual ha- rassment and all … What happens once we receive a complaint? How promptly is it being investigated? Who is doing the investigation? Is … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Debra Bromson, Popp, K Royal, Aaron Tantleff
10/29/2014

Every year brings new privacy and security responsibilities for healthcare organizations. Is your organization vulnerable to the top threats to data privacy and security? How do you protect yourself against them? For those risks that cannot be prevented, what steps can you take to minimize your company's exposure? Get updated on these and other developments from the last year. Join us for a fun, interactive program. We asked a hundred attorneys three questions....can you guess the answers?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… year brings new privacy and security responsibilities for healthcare organizations. Is your organization vulnerable to the top threats to data … ends?? Data sharing/Amount of Data http://blog.kaspersky.com/too-much-data/ Storage; Too much to transfer; Too much to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Consumer expectations concerning the use of their personal data are rapidly evolving as evidenced by the uptick in privacy-related news, regulations, and a general increase in understanding of the personal data lifecycle. Laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — regulations uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before seen rights to consumers. Consumer awareness and understanding of these rights will be accelerated through platforms, such as social media, and through mainstream activists.
… uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before … The amount of data that consumers are comfortable sharing is dependent on how much they trust the company. By … Essentially every organization that has a consumer-facing website also has a privacy notice, usually in the form of an …
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Global Legal Group
03/19/2024
245 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Turkey
… 2024 Insurance & Reinsurance Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … 1 (Application for a License) online, available on the CBB website under “E-SERVICES/ONLINE FORMS”. The applicant must …
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Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
3 pages

International shipping rates are at all-time highs, and continuing parts shortages (e.g., semiconductors) could lead to disruptions lasting until 2023, meaning companies in the sector will need to tighten up the management of their supply chains.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Global
… and Contracts Region: Global File eversheds-sutherland.com-Industrial Compass for General Counsel - Supply chain … Global Industrials Why is supply chain risk and cost management an important issue … resource was originally published on July 26, 2022, on the website of Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … …
Program Materials
Kimberly Otte, Lawrence Vernaglia, David Ellenbogen
10/29/2014

Explore the unique intersection of governance, corporate compliance programs and ethical decision-making in healthcare organizations. Find out how all of that fits within the board of directors’ fiduciary duties. From bioethics to fraud to governance best practices, speakers will reveal how ethics and compliance officers in healthcare organizations can address and prevent ethics lapses and ensure the board discharges its fiduciary duties.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… relating to former roles), 1.13 (when the client is an organization) & 5.5 (multi-jurisdictional practice of … March Vision Care, Inc. 3102162303 ggalimi@marchvisioncare.com Faculty: Kimberly Otte Chief Compliance Officer Mayo … on this topic. Presentation Outline: The Outline for the Slide Presentation, and the Outline for the Program …
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Willem Boshoff, Daryl Dingley, Janine Dingley
10/29/2014

The paper identifies three issues related to the economics of public interest provisions. Firstly, the paper considers the problem of using public interest provisions as motivation for arbitrary (rather than systematic) interventions in competition cases. The paper relates the problem to broader economic policy uncertainty. Secondly, the paper considers the relationship between public interest objectives and the welfare standard in South African competition cases. Thirdly, the paper considers the analytical requirements for investigating public interest issues, including the need for dynamic rather than static analysis as well as the problem of ‘merger-specificity’, especially in relation to job losses.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: South Africa
… problem of using public interest provisions as motivation for arbitrary (rather than systematic) interventions in … Wentzel, Johannesburg. E-mail: daryl.dingley@webberwentzel.com 3 Lecturer, School of Economic and Business Sciences, … accepts that the traditional purpose of competition law is to enhance and protect consumer welfare, how does one …
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Mark Roellig and Marc Walters
07/01/2011

In case you haven’t heard, diversity and inclusion are essential to corporate legal teams. How to go about building such a team, however, may not be quite as obvious. From interns to sponsorships, this article provides an effective strategy for growing diversity and inclusion in your law department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… mARC WAlTERS Building a diverse and inclusive legal team is essential to obtaining superior results and requires … Diversity commitment statement, and other similar public com- mitments to diversity and inclusion. Create a task … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/08/2022
To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who’ve been there — literally. Raysul-Engesul Group GC Rafael Barreto-Garcia profiles Brazil’s legal operating environment. #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
in Brazil’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states are known for providing quality legal services without foreign language barriers. Brazil, however, is a big country with almost the same number of licensed … in the region for m-commerce (mobile commerce, i.e., buying and selling of goods and services through wireless …
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Jukka Paloheimo, Counsel, Employment Law, Roschier, Attorneys Ltd./Roschier Advokatbyrå AB
06/13/2022
2 pages

Learn about issues that repeatedly come up in Occupational Health and Safety-related (OHS) criminal matters, and the importance of early engagement during the investigation.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Finland, Europe
… Articles Employment Offences – The Devil is In The Detail and Early Assistance Author Jukka Paloheimo, … Roschier – your law firm when it matters roschier.com As regards employment-related criminal matters, one … AB This article was originally published on the website of Roschier Advokatbyrå AB on April 6, 2022.  … Jukka …
Articles
Jennifer G. Betts, Tobias E. Schlueter, Thomas M. Stanek, Christine Bestor Townsend, Zachary V. Zagger (Ogletree Deakins)
06/23/2023
3 pages

This article discusses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel's memorandum explaining that noncompete agreements in employment contracts and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) except in limited circumstances.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… that the use of noncompete provisions in employment is an unfair labor practice except in limited circumstances. … restrictive covenant because of the general protection for employee mobili� under “U.S. law.” �e GC also noted that … This resource was originally published on the website of  Ogletree Deakins  on May 31, 2023 … Jennifer G. …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
2 pages

Learn about and read takeaways from the United States' NLRB ruling in February 2023 that broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, or provisions that require employees to waive rights under the National Labor Relations Act, may not be included in severance agreements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States, North America
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… of employment with other employees and the media, is unlawful because the employer’s offer itself is an attempt … Pittsburgh D +1 412 297 4675 carsen.ruperto@dentons.com Robert B. Cottington Shareholder, Pittsburgh D +1 412 297 … agreements. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
03/01/2003

Companies that adopt forced ranking systems are most vulnerable to age, sex, and race discrimination claims. This article will help you to minimize such risks.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to operate with fewer employees. He nonetheless wants your com­ pany to remain competitive. He does not believe that … that have used forced ranking have escaped litigation. For example, in January 2000, the Ford Motor Company launched … reserved. March 2003 ACCA Docket 6 1 Laura C. Fisher is liuman resources counsel in tlie labor and employee …
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