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3 Ways Companies Can Achieve Inclusivity at All Levels

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?

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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A Mid-level Attorney’s Guide to Building Social Capital in the Workplace

Jessica Borchers

LaLonnie Gray

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Global Privilege Issues

Greg Scheutz

Jack Sharman

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?

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… 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. …

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The Ascent of Millennial In-House Counsel

Olesja Cormney

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.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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“Almost Completely Ineffective” Money Laundering Regulations: How and Why In-house Counsel Can Make a Difference

Association of Corporate Counsel

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.

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… 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 …

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Addressing Increasing Uncertainty in the Law of Non-Competes

Maria Kalogredis

Jon L. Cochran

Dylan J. Steinberg

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.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Assess Risk with Technology-driven Micro-investigations

Mark Harrington

Lon Troyer, Ph.D.

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.

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 — …

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Detecting Anti-bribery Violations and Risks Through an Auditing Program

Jeff Johnson

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.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Bringing Your Whole Self to Work, Unapologetically – Temperaments and the Role of a Leader

Syeda Raza

Cara Patton Liu

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.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Straight to In-house Practice — Internships & First Year Programs

Tiffani R. Alexander

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.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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5 Years Later: Lessons Learned from the First Inter Partes Review

Ryan Damon

Andrew Lowes

Russ Emerson

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.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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The Cleanup Checklist: Meeting Your Spill Reporting Obligations

Deborah 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 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.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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GDPR and Privacy Shield: Different Tools for Different Goals

Paola Zeni

Francoise Gilbert

Max Calehuff

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.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… 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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Workplace Investigations: the Role of the Office of the General Counsel

Nicole Broley

Jane Sinclair

Ken Fredeen

Publication Date: 05/01/2016

Getting to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts is in the best interest of any organization. That is why workplace investigations are so critical.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts is in the best interest of any organization. That is why … are so critical. There are many elements that must exist for a proper workplace investigation, but it all starts with …

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Ground Satellite Litigation: IP Indemnification Provisions Implicating Multiple Suppliers

Janine Bloch

Michael A. Molano

Graham M. (Gray) Buccigross

Jeyshree Ramachandran

Publication Date: 09/01/2016

There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple supplier scenario. Rather, a party should carefully consider what language has been proposed on the other side of the negotiating table, its own negotiation strategy and leverage, its risks, and the technology.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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… Jeyshree Ramachandran Publication Date: 09/01/2016 There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple … through the indemnification process to ensure confidence in the seller’s compensation. This article discusses …

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Integrating the Cultures—and Employment Laws—of Your Multinational Workforce in the Global Economy

Mitchell A. Mosvick

Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy

Thomas R. Bundy III

Publication Date: 04/01/2015

US companies going abroad should be aware of the intersection of foreign and domestic labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US companies, and foreign citizens working for US companies in their own countries.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… Employment Laws—of Your Multinational Workforce in the Global Economy Mitchell A. Mosvick Allegra J. … labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US … in the corporate world are much longer and the commitment is more difficult to avoid because of the intersection of …

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Sharing Regulatory Risk in Global M&A

Mark Van De Voorde

Barry A. Pupkin

Stephen E. Chelberg

Publication Date: 12/01/2015

Because of the increasing uncertainties in closing large global transactions, brought on in part by increasing governmental regulations around the world, sellers, in particular, have made greater use of strategies to mitigate and rebalance regulatory — and in particular antitrust — risk.

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article Sharing Regulatory Risk in Global M&A Mark Van De Voorde Barry A. Pupkin Stephen E. … like the United States, investigating mergers for antitrust can be lengthy; hence termination dates gain … laws being enacted and amended around the world, it is increasingly likely that some of these laws will be …

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Advanced Persistent Threats: Effective Response to Nation-State Attacks

Adam Palmer

Publication Date: 12/01/2015

This article will help you understand today’s most serious cybersecurity threat — the APT. This article also covers some of the key concepts you should understand about advanced cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce, Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Source: ACC Docket

… cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO. Resource Details Interest Area: … take you so far; inculcating a culture of preparedness is also required to lower your risk of a breach. … suffered an APT attack: Profits fell 46 percent in Q4 2013. Target reportedly spent US$ 61 million (€55 …

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Mind Your Ethics: Professional Conduct for the In-house Lawyer

Nicole B. Guerin

John M. “Jack” Tanner

Publication Date: 02/01/2015

Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of professional responsibility to be able to adapt and apply them to your in-house practice.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article Mind Your Ethics: Professional Conduct for the In-house Lawyer Nicole B. Guerin John M. “Jack” Tanner … Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of …

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Freedom to Operate Opinions: Worth the Cost?

Jennifer F. Nelson

Scott D. Locke

Publication Date: 10/01/2015

“Can we do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your product development or marketing team may ask you prior to launching a product or service.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property

Source: ACC Docket

… do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your … Property Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET What is a freedom to operate analysis? It is an assessment of the … infringement and if sued, the likelihood of prevailing in court. Assess third party rights. Determine whether third …

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Legal Tech: The Productization of the Legal Department

Olga V. Mack

Publication Date: 06/15/2021

Productization allows you to deliver customer-focused legal services at scale and cost-effectively to make a more significant impact on your bottom line.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… vehicle. The invention led to a bevy of beneficial changes in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Legal services … not only expands the ways lawyers offer legal advice but is also a market evolution legal providers must embrace if … in the modern digital era. Your window of opportunity For some legal services, the window of opportunity to …

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Lawyer Assistance Programs Can Help

James Patton

Publication Date: 08/09/2021

You’re not the only lawyer struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how to break the stigma to get your life back on track.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… Ignoring legal workplace stressors can suppress excellence in outcomes and intensify illness. Reducing stigma. The … so more attorneys to access these free services. Hope for the future. With LAPs, we have the capacity to create a … A works in a toxic environment and feels as though she is swimming in a circle — slowly going under after a messy …

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Lessons from the Top: Fireside Chat with Vinod Mahboobani

Christopher Y. Chan

Lijun Chui

Publication Date: 08/24/2021

In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer of KFC Global and Pizza Hut International shared his life lessons and experiences from trainee lawyer to globally successful general counsel.

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… Y. Chan Lijun Chui Publication Date: 08/24/2021 In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer … do your best at that task. Doesn’t matter what task it is, you don’t know what doors will open up.” Mahboobani later … to work alongside some of the most prominent counsels for the entire duration of a landmark trial. Hard work and …

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Three Steps to Bolster Your Contract Management Process

Anna Wassenberg

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.

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 & …

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Save Smart: Records Management in the Digital Age

Jonathan I. Mishara

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.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… 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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International Comparative Legal Guide to Financial Services Disputes 2019, 1st Edition

Global Legal Group

08/23/2019

153 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding Financial Services disputes across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Financial Services

Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

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… Wolf Theiss C RD Commercial Dispute Resolution WWW.ICLG.COM The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Financial … Please call +44 20 7367 0720 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … information including administrative law decisions on its website. These include the imposition of sanctions on …

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Asian Briefings: How to Make Sure Your Legal Panel Review Really Delivers

David Curtain

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.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Ethical Decisions are an Investment in Your Company’s Reputation

Jim Nortz

Publication Date: 12/01/2017

Our commitment to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is hard.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is … behavior has ultimately resulted in increased revenue for the firm in the long run, Zaccaria flatly stated that it … problem by slow paying your suppliers. You would never buy a nice gift for the purchasing agent of one of your …

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New Compliance Challenges Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

Broc Romanek, Linda L. Griggs and Sandra Leung

11/01/2002

Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to learn how to cope with the changes wrought by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

Region: United States

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… Griggs and Sandra Leung November 1, 2002 Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to … November/December 2002 ACCA Docket 2 3 Broc Romanek is director of strategic planning for RR Donnelley Financial … Arlington, VA, and editor in chief of RealCorporateLawyer.com. He is incoming chair of ACCA's Corporate and Securities …

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Five Simple Personnel Policies and Practices to Consider for Supporting Your Company's ESG Goals

Erik K. Eisenmann, Partner, and Larissa M. Warren Whittingham, Senior Associate, Husch Blackwell LLP

03/15/2022

3 pages

Companies of all sizes are engaged in an effort to make Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors a part of their businesses in both vision and practice. The impact of personnel policies and practices extend far beyond the “S” portion of ESG. This resource outlines five personnel policies and practices to consider when assessing company ESG priorities and goals.

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Interest Area: Environmental, Employment and Labor, Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Region: United States

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… Five Simple Personnel Policies and Practices to Consider for Supporting Your Company's ESG Goals Author Erik K. … one common element in nearly every ESG factor and goal is the vital role that the company’s employees play. Employee … Blackwell LLP This article was originally published on the website of Husch Blackwell LLP on December 6, 2021. … Erik K. …

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