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Articles
Mary Blatch, Associate General Counsel & Senior Director of Advocacy, Association of Corporate Counsel
09/26/2019

In this brief overview, learn how a no-deal Brexit will impact legal privilege in your communications with outside counsel.

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Region: Global, Europe, European Union, United Kingdom
… Association of Corporate Counsel September 26, 2019 In this brief overview, learn how a no-deal Brexit will … any legal department with dealings in Europe must consider is Brexit’s effect on the UK-licensed lawyers it works with. … Union that was  rejected by the UK parliament, provided for a transition period to allow UK solicitors to continue …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
09/20/2021

Learn how to deal with adversity and negative feelings that can lead a person to question their self-worth.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Tips for Dealing with Adversity, Crises, and Failure Author … situation. How to deal with adversity and failure? Failing is part of life, and usually involves negative feelings that … Woodroffe, ACC Docket , 24 April 2020, www.docket.acc.com Check out the ACC Resource Library : …
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Katharine C. Weber, Patricia Anderson Pryor (Jackson Lewis)
10/10/2023

This article discusses the five rules of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA), which became effective on June 27, 2023.

… It’s less than 10 pages long, but don’t be fooled. There is a lot packed into the PWFA, both in what it says and, what it does not say. The Equal … provides that it will be an unlawful employment practice for employers to do five things: Fail to make a reasonable …
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Catherine J Moynihan, Senior Director, Strategic Intelligence & Advisory, Hyperion Global Partners
12/19/2023
1 pages

While low-code and no-code workflow automation technology solutions are not new, 2023 has brought a distinct shift in legal departments embracing workflow automation. Hyperion Research, an Epiq Company, undertook a benchmarking study revealing that 71% of respondents planned to invest in a workflow automation (WFA) tool in the next 12-18 months either as a first-time investment or to replace an existing WFA tool. Read more here.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… solutions are not new, 2023 has brought a distinct shift in legal departments embracing workflow automation. Hyperion … Small and Simple – and Going Big A common starting point for Legal Departments is a “Legal Front Door” wherein legal service requests are …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/22/2023

In-house counsel in the U.S. are moving from state to state now more than ever. If you are going to work as in-house counsel in a state where you are not licensed, what do you need to consider?

… Articles Navigating Multistate Practice for In-House Counsel Author Association of Corporate Counsel … unaware of the differences.   A great place to start is ACC’s recently updated Right to Practice Rules in the USA …
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Patrick Johnson, J.D., of Thomson Reuters
09/19/2012

This brief resource presents top ways you and your legal department can integrate with your company and act more like a business unit.

… do not teach their studentsis how to run, or succeed in, a business. Law firms have famously struggled with … of law with the practice of law, but less talked about is how in-house legal departments, for the same reasons, often struggle with integrating into …
Articles
Alan Gutterman
02/15/2013

This Top Ten article contains some predictions about corporate governance, regulatory risks, boundaries of the employer-employee relationship and other issues that professionals in the corporate legal department may be working on this year.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten In-house Preview for 2013 Author Alan Gutterman February 15, … that will drive the in-house counsel's workload this year is not an easy task. With a wide scope of responsibilities …
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Meritas Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED KINGDOM robert.lands@hkfsi.com; Allison Williams, Mahons Attorneys, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, allisong@mahons.co.za; Steven Lipowski, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., Wausau, WI, slipowski@ruderware.com
07/03/2013

A short overview of the top ten Intellectual Property (IP) issues related to 3D Printing. Provides a brief introduction to 3D printing and its capabilities.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED … will increase. This poses a number of challenges for everybody in the manufacturing and distribution chain, … prepare for the changes 3D printing will bring. 1. What is 3D printing? 3D printing is a process of making a …
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Edward Sohn, Esq., Assistant Vice President, Pangea3
03/05/2014

Discovery continues to comprise up to 80% of litigation costs, and sometimes the discovery war of attrition can force a corporation's hand, even if it has favorable odds at summary judgment or trial. In-house legal departments have taken some steps to reduce these costs, but cost control in discovery requires vigilance at every stage, as hidden costs incurred in one phase can erase the savings realized in another. Do not let discovery hold your litigation goals hostage! Combat the hidden costs lurking in discovery with these ten tips:

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Source: Resource Library
… if it has favorable odds at summary judgment or trial. In-house legal departments have taken some steps to reduce … Insufficient, irrelevant or overbroad data collection is one serious hidden cost in discovery, and resolving data … Data," saving considerable time and money in the long run. For serial litigants, you may want to consider an …
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Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
10/28/2013

This Top Ten provides guidance on due diligence reviews for cloud computing vendors and systems.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… Articles Top Ten: Priorities for Customers Taking Cloud Services (UK and EU) Author Field … are common themes. A particular challenge for customers is that, certainly in the public cloud sphere, vendors are offering a commodity …
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Charlie Edwards, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
05/19/2011

This brief resource (Top Ten) outlines ten reasons to consider hiring an independent contractor rather than a full-time employee.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… services that fall outside the company's core competency. For example, a factory which manufacturers computer … and flexibility to employers – but only if the process is handled carefully. The following are ten good reasons to … Resolving these disputes can be expensive, either in paying penalties and back wages, or simply covering legal …
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Stephanie Fox
04/26/2013

This article contains ten things to think about when establishing your corporation's legal hold process.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… New Product Development, Thomson Reuters With sanctions for spoliation of evidence increasing 271% since 2005, it's … Zubulake and Pension Committee decisions, suggests, there is no reason to avoid issuing written litigation holds. Your … and will shield itself from potential spoliation claims. In Judge Scheindlin's words, "Just do it. Just do it." Below …
Articles
Philip W. Turner, Association of Corporate Counsel
07/01/2010

Practical guidance for in-house counsel in preparing for and overseeing electronic disclosure.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Managing e-Discovery in Europe Author Philip W. Turner, … must do when litigation becomes a reasonable possibility is to ensure that all potentially relevant information is … Different Story, " Jaculin Aaron and Laura J. Lattman, Law.com.   … Philip W. Turner, Association of Corporate Counsel … …
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Laura Hajovsky, JD, Huron Consulting Group
12/03/2009

Top ten tips to generate cost savings that is sustainable while maintaining a top-notch law department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 3, 2009 Top ten tips to generate cost savings that is sustainable while maintaining a top-notch law department. … States … Laura Hajovsky , JD, Huron Consulting Group In today's economy, most law departments are being challenged … cost-savings sustainable. Initial reactions include asking for discounts from outside counsel, cutting travel budgets …
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Carmen Canales, Chief Talent Officer, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
08/01/2010

This top ten tips list will explain how to build and maintain a successful career as in-house counsel in any type of economic environment, either in the United States or around the world.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Basic Tips for Building a Successful Career Author Carmen Canales, Chief … explain how to build and maintain a successful career as in-house counsel in any type of economic environment, either … Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Focusing on your legal career is like losing weight. Getting to your weight loss goal is
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Jorge Galvis, Director of Information Services (jgalvis@lloredacamacho.com)
09/10/2015

This resource brings a list with the top ten considerations related to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program for Colombia.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia, United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for a Corporate Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist … Director of Information Services (jgalvis@lloredacamacho.com) September 10, 2015 This resource brings a list with the … out of its successful experience on the matter. Colombia is no exception and for those making or about to make …
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Maxime Mekki-Kaddache, Lucile Lam and Wanissa Nemsi, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International
10/23/2014

This Quick Overview examines how break-up fee provisions may limit risks associated with business negotiations in the United Kingdom and France.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, United Kingdom
… business negotiations in Europe. Definition A break-up fee is an indemnity that a party agrees to pay in the event that … provision in a contract? A break-up fee provision provides for an incentive to close the deal for the party who has to … "break-up fee," by Olivier Paulhan http://www.journaldunet.com/juridique/juridique020430.shtml Break-up Fees - Picking …
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Alan G. Fishel, Partner, Arent Fox, LLP
01/07/2015

This Top Ten article addresses ten common mistakes that parties make during negotiations.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… Articles Common Mistakes to Avoid in Negotiations Author Alan G. Fishel, Partner, Arent Fox, … Other Party's Factual Statements The other party's counsel is the type of person you wish you could negotiate with every … get a call from your client. He or she never agreed to pay for X and Y, and yet the agreement provides your client is
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Holding Redlich partner Toby Boys & lawyer Alexandra Ottens
07/22/2015

In representing the interests of their company, in-house counsel may expose themselves to personal liability and risk. This brief resource provides ten issues in-house counsel in Australia should consider.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Liability Issues for In-house Lawyers in Australia Author Holding Redlich partner … Region: Australia … An in-house lawyer's primary role is to manage legal risk for their employer. However, in
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Michael J. Nader
11/03/2017

A new law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide training on policies that prohibit harassment based on gender identity, expression and sexual orientation. This QuickOverview provides insightful information as to how to navigate this in your workplace.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… provides insightful information as to how to navigate this in your workplace. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … with knowledge and expertise in these areas. This training is to be provided as a component of the already-required … will examine the new law and provide best practices for complying with the law. Gender Identity, Gender …
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Elaine F. Harwell, Partner at Procopio (Meritas Member Firm)
06/23/2023

This article discusses tips to ensure that a document retention policy protects your company in the case of litigation, is compliant with current laws, and is cost-effective.

… Articles Ten Tips for Creating an Effective Document Retention Policy (United … that a document retention policy protects your company in the case of litigation, is compliant with current laws, and is cost-effective. …
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 Katie Maechler, Partner; Stephanie Laws, Partner; and Abigail Maier, Associate (Maslon LLP)
08/10/2023

It is inescapable: All companies, no matter the industry, face litigation risks through the day-to-day creation of documents. 

"Bad" documents increase your exposure to risks and can threaten your business. This article discusses ways an organization can coach its employees to avoid those documents and instead create "smart" documents that help advance case themes and mitigate risk should litigation arise.

… Abigail Maier, Associate (Maslon LLP) August 10, 2023 It is inescapable: All companies, no matter the industry, face … case themes and mitigate risk should litigation arise. In this article, we will show you how to do just that — using … such as, "This communication is confidential and intended for the recipients only… is not be to be forwarded or …
Checklists
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/28/2021
1 pages

This checklist includes key issues to consider for the in-house legal career journey of women in the Middle East. This checklist was prepared by the Association of Corporate Counsel, based mainly on the ACC Webcast titled Finding Your Seat at the Table as a Woman in the Middle East (March 23, 2021) - a webcast delivered by leading GCs in the region along with ACC Women In the House (WITH) and ACC Middle East & North Africa about their career journeys and their recommendations for creating the environment to support more women in finding their seat at the table.

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Region: Middle East
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… 1 pages This checklist includes key issues to consider for the in-house legal career journey of women in the Middle … in finding their seat at the table.  THE MIDDLE EAST IS A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE REGION: □ The “Middle East” … Learn More: Watch the ACC Webcast: https://onlineed.acc.com/learn/course/external/view/elearning/1052/finding- …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
11/09/2021

This article reviews changes to trademark laws around the world in 2021.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… volume of bad-faith trademark registrations. This article is based on a presentation at the ACC 2021 Annual Meeting, … period to 3 months with an additional 3-month extension for an additional fee of $125. The proposal is expected to go … LLP (2020). Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC Intellectual Property …
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03/27/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses hiring foreign contractors in the U.S. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Small Law Department ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Hiring Foreign Contractors in the United States March 27, 2015 This Wisdom of the Crowd … Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) I. PROCESSES AND CHECKLIST FOR SPONSORING A FOREIGN CONTRACTOR IN U.S. Question: We need … for a current U.S.-based developer. The overseas developer is employed by a development company currently under contract …
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Ed Sohn, Sr. Director, Client Services, Thomson Reuters
03/01/2016

This resource outlines the top ten considerations regarding e-discovery pricing models.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… doing so presents some interesting and unique challenges for companies that do not have experience or expertise in dealing with the variety of ediscovery vendors. Managing … ediscovery projects to a third party. Key in this process is choosing the right pricing model, as they vary widely from …
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Colin A. Walker of Fairfield and Woods, a Meritas Firm
03/08/2016

Many US states have adopted laws restricting an employer's ability to prohibit employees from possessing firearms. Employers should be aware of these top ten points when considering policies prohibiting their employees from possessing firearms during work time or on the employer's property.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Issues Regarding Guns in the US Workplace (United States) Author Colin A. Walker of … Possess Firearms in the Workplace   1. Potential Liability for Employers Based on Employee's Use of Firearms in … lots, which are "restricted," such as a parking lot that is fenced and access is monitored by security measures. …
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Mark Webber, Partner, Digital Regulation and Privacy- Silicon Valley & Leonie Power, Senior Associate, Privacy and Information  London
07/21/2015

This Top Ten outlines ten considerations regarding Europe's proposed general data protection regulation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… … As 2015 progresses it will be increasingly important for you to keep tabs on the progress of EU data protection … Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC) ("the Directive") is now more than 20 years old and, for some time now, the … and Privacy- Silicon Valley E: mark.webber@fieldfisher.com T: +1 (650) 422 9900   Leonie Power, Senior Associate, …
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11/19/2015

This Top Ten addreses organisations looking to take up cyber insurance as part of a broader cyber security strategy, and some key issues for in-house lawyers to bear in mind.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
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… of a broader cyber security strategy, and some key issues for in-house lawyers to bear in mind. Resource Details Interest … and professional indemnity insurance policies, cyber risk is another matter entirely. With increasing awareness of …
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Alan Fishel, Partner and Nicholas Lawson, Associate, Arent Fox LLP
01/11/2017

This Top Ten covers do's and don'ts to help anticipate and avoid situations where some clients might unintentionally create obstacles when negotiating and closing deals. These principles could be applied to any client, around the world.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Successfully Working With Your Side When Negotiating …   1. Do: Manage client expectations.   Clear communication is important to manage client expectations regarding timing, … Fox. For more information on Arent Fox, go to www.arentfox.com. If you have any questions about this checklist, please …
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