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Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/27/2023
A career as an in-house lawyer can lead to a role as a corporate board chair. Find out what running a board is like in this A Day in the Life by Joanne Moss. #ACCDocket
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… as a corporate board chair. Find out what running a board is like in this A Day in the Life by Joanne Moss. #ACCDocket … Details … Banner artwork by Rob Hyrons / Shutterstock.com Joanne Moss Joanne Moss  Board chair and director  … was invaluable and provided me with the confidence to plan for a future portfolio career as a director sitting on a …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq. and Nisha G. Thakker, Esq. Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
04/07/2020
6 pages

In this article, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is explained in the context of small businesses and non-profits. Resources are available to these sectors impacted by the current crisis.

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Region: United States
… Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is explained in the context of small businesses and … for EIDL loans are completed online through the SBA website (https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/). ii. Applications … contact Jeff Tenenbaum (jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com) or Nisha Thakker (nthakker@TenenbaumLegal.com). … In
Articles
Gregory Stern
11/01/2019
4 pages

Cloud computing allows us to easily store data without physical storage devices, helping to reduce the carbon footprint. But environmental issues from cloud data centers makes this a mixed blessing.

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Region: Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States
… media we used to keep locally, like CDs, DVDs, etc., is replaced by virtual cloud counterparts, I got curious: What does that mean for the environment? As lawyers, you will be shocked … CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com Cloudy with a Good Chance of Increased Global Warming 24 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/13/2024
Insurance lawyer Stevi Siber-Sanderowitz, senior counsel and VP, at SterlingRisk, provides a step-by-step guide for in-house counsel to use data analytics to predict and manage legal risks. #ACCDocket #inhouse #risks
… Docket Article A Quick-Start Guide for Counsel: How to Use Data Analytics to Predict & Manage … … Banner artwork by Summit Art Creations / Shutterstock.com Introduction  In today’s fast-changing legal landscape, … relevant data  The first step in leveraging data analytics is gathering relevant data. This involves collecting a wide …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
I think that keeping up with the pace of regulatory change in the asset management space is tough. Particularly because so many solutions rely on different technologies that do not always integrate as much as I would like.
… I think that keeping up with the pace of regulatory change in the asset management space is tough. Particularly because so many solutions rely on … handed to me at my Miami law firm was a securities case for a NJ-based broker-dealer. Seven years later, I would join …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
A day in the life of Eliud Ogutu Head of Legal at Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Eliud Ogutu Association of Corporate Counsel … who regales me with yesterday’s exploits and today’s plans for school. I feed him some oatmeal porridge as  I catch up … to the bedroom to wake her.  My four-year-old daughter is already awake and is preparing for preschool. I give her a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Oswald Cousins, Lisa Hamasaki, Katherine Kettler, David Warren
10/17/2016

These are sample policies regarding appearance and grooming, religion reasonable accommodation, and transgender employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Law Group, Professional Corporation. WWW.MILLERLAWGROUP.COM All Rights Reserved. (415) 464 4300 SAMPLE APPEARANCE AND GROOMING POLICY How our Company image is presented to our customers, suppliers, and the public at … Access for Transgender Employees” on Human Rights Campaign website: http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/ …
Articles
Antitrust Working Group in cooperation with the Association Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME)
12/21/2017
12 pages

Deutsches Institut für Compliance (DICO) guidelines provide the reader with practical and actionable recommendations on Compliance issues.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Germany
… initiating a discussion regarding the subject matter but is not meant to constitute any kind of binding standard. DICO … to provide information regarding the structuring of a com- pliance programme, but also describe criteria for the … making statements in the annual report or on the company‘s website). In the latter case however, the statement, extracts …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample corporate employee handbook for under 50 employees.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Corporation Employee Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample corporate employee handbook for under 50 employees. Resource Details Interest Area: … in the local telephone directory or on the agency’s website at http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/. In addition, employees …
Articles
Sian Aitken, Dundas & Wilson CS LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Scotland
… Dundas & Wilson CS LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/07/2017
15 pages

This is a sample agreement between a hotel and company.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Corporation and Company February 7, 2017 15 pages This is a sample agreement between a hotel and company. Resource … represents an agreement between: [HOTEL NAME] as agent for [HOTEL CORPORATION NAME], [HOTEL ADDRESS], [HOTEL PHONE … and Conditions are available on-line at marriottrewards.com, and may be changed at the sole discretion of the Rewards …
Articles
03/31/2003

Recent regulations and future proposed changes likely will encourage in-house counsel to involve themselves in their client's financial affairs and to report improper conduct. In-house counsel need to consider corporate conduct and investigate misconduct. This article discusses the broad responsibilities of in-house counsel and provides an overview of the
post-Enron environment from the in-house perspective.

… a trial membership . … Counsel Responsibilities The year is 2001. Enron is the seventh largest cor­poration according … bubble burst when Enron announced a $618 million net loss for the third quarter of 2001 and announced that shareholder … and employment law. He is available at cbrown@tcocompanies.com. Prelitigation resolution is a reality when in-house …
Articles
James (Jim) Patton
07/01/2011
6 pages

No one can anticipate every bump in the road. If you take each crisis in stride, however, you can use the experience to prepare for the future. For instance, a career resilience plan can shorten recovery time and aid in transferring skill sets from one career path to another. Learn seven key components of any career resilience plan.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… Fall seven times; stand up eight. — JAPANESE PROVERB A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a person’s purpose … of ACC Mountain West. He’s available at jwplaw@hotmail.com for career resilience and transition discussions. ACC … career-related issue that isn’t currently addressed on the website? ACC members may send a question directly to the …
Program Materials
Susan Dauber, Jeffrey Ramsey, Nicole Strothman, Dennis Unkovic
10/21/2015

This session will focus on the legal and ethical aspects of integrating a newly acquired company, with a focus on how to do this within the resources of a small legal department. Many in-house practitioners in smaller departments use outside counsel for an acquisition, but receive little support once the deal is closed. Discover issues that need to be addressed in the first seven, 30, 60 and 180 days, such as developing a playbook for merger integration; human resources issues to address; state regulatory issues and issues involved in acquiring the new business’ contractual obligations. Also included will be a discussion of integrating a newly acquired foreign enterprise, including cultural minefields to consider and avoid.

… within the resources of a small legal department. Many in-house practitioners in smaller departments use outside counsel for an acquisition, but receive little support once the deal is closed. Discover issues that need to be addressed in the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/25/2023
What exactly is a T-Shaped Lawyer? Peter Connor shares how doing business, not just law, can drastically increase in-house legal value. #ACC #ACCDocket #career
… Peter Connor Publication Date: 07/25/2023 What exactly is a T-Shaped Lawyer? Peter Connor shares how doing business, … Docket … Banner artwork by ProStockStudio / Shutterstock.com The first in this series of articles identified some … more value to be more valued. My free book, A New Vision for Corporate Lawyers , outlines the change imperative and …
Articles
European Commission
03/02/2014

This Report provides an analysis of corruption within the EU’s Member States and of the steps taken to prevent and fight it. It aims to launch a debate involving the Commission, Member States, the European Parliament and other stakeholders, to assist the anti-corruption work and to identify ways in which the European dimension can help.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… . … EN EN EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 3.2.2014 COM(2014) 38 final REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL … engagement to address corruption effectively. The report is hereby published now for the first time; further reports will be issued every two …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/05/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement between company and hotel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Hotel Group Sales Contract February 5, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement between company and hotel. … and [ORGANIZATION 2] agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … credit card information must be entered into our secure online web-site. Prior to the execution of this agreement …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement between an organization and a hotel where the hotel agrees to that it will be responsible for utilizing a specified number of room nights.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Hotel and an Organization January 18, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement between an organization and … where the hotel agrees to that it will be responsible for utilizing a specified number of room nights. Resource … credit card information must be entered into our secure online web-site. Prior to the execution of this agreement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/03/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Rachel Launders, Nine Entertainment’s general counsel and company secretary, to discuss the importance and benefits of cultivating a diverse legal team. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI #positivelylegal
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Rachel Launders, General Counsel and … in teams and how to cultivate it successfully.  What is diversity?  For Launders, a “diverse team” is “a team that brings a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
This article discusses the 10 basic rules about equal pay established by the Superior Labor Court.
… Docket Article Ten Rules on Equal Pay in Brazil Renata Neeser Publication Date: 04/01/2016 This … Source: ACC Docket … Brazilian law requires “equal pay for equal work” and provides that all employees are to be … nationality, or age. The article then clarifies that work is considered to be of equal value if it is performed with …
Articles
Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
08/17/2021

Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the development, hosting, or running of all or part of its applications and information to a third party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for your in-house contract needs.

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Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Ten Issues and Tips to Consider When Negotiating Contracts for Cloud Solutions Author Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI … Consultants Inc. August 17, 2021 Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the … party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Dreaming, as opposed to goal-setting, is not about being smart, measureable, achievable, realistic, or time bound. Dreaming is the exact opposite of that. It simply allows you to explore all that can be.
… Date: 03/01/2018 Dreaming, as opposed to goal-setting, is not about being smart, measureable, achievable, realistic, … your resolutions are a thing of the past. If you are still in it to win it, congratulations and keep up the good work! … and just smiled? Can you think of a time that you smiled for the things you’ve accomplished, for the people in your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
A day in the life of Larissa Meli, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Alenia Aermacchi North America Inc., US.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Larissa Meli Association of Corporate Counsel … start looking at emails on my Blackberry.  Much of my work is connected with our parent company in Italy , so I try to glance at some messages as I wake up for a middle-of-the-night glass of water. People criticize me …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2022
Through the intentional use of functional images and design principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing with. #ACCDocket
… principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing … our capacity with visuals  No matter where a person is from or their language abilities, they should be able to …
Articles
Lisa Pearson, Partner and Jared S. Welsh, Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
08/27/2013

This QuickCounsel reviews some of the issues related to fluid trademarks and how in-house counsel can avoid some of the inherent risk.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Fluid Trademarks: Dynamic Brand Identities for Dynamic Times Author Lisa Pearson, Partner and Jared S. … The key to retaining trademark protection for fluid marks is to focus on the source-identifying pillars of a brand and … and related resources, please visit http://pinterest.com/fluidmarks/ . " Protect Your Fluid Trade Marks in Europe …
Articles
Nirupama Pillai
01/01/2018

You’ve recently been tapped to create your company’s compliance and ethics program from scratch, but quickly realize that each step seems more complicated than the last. However, fear not. With an acute understanding of your company’s compliance needs, in-house counsel can set the stage for future success.

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Source: ACC Docket
… who are promoted to senior positions. ■■ ■education is key. compliance and ethics training is only as good as the … 2018 25 Back up. No matter how big or small a com- pany is, for a new ethics and compli- ance program to … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
John Morrow, Jeffry Shelby and Charles A. Volkert III
07/01/2009

It’s not a great time to be looking for a job; similarly, it’s not a great time to lose some of your company’s legal talent. The strength of a law department is in its ability to assemble — and hold on to — strong attorneys. Learn how to build and maintain your legal dream team.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… company’s legal talent. The strength of a law department is in its ability to assemble — and hold on to — strong … first- year or mid-level associates have found themselves com- peting with law firms to hire top talent. As starting … available. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Joe Otterstetter and Melanie Heller
07/01/2018
8 pages

Law remains one of the least racially diverse professions in the United States and is still predominately male. Faced with this reality, Diversity Lab came up with a novel idea to resolve lingering inequalities in the field.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… racially diverse professions in the United States and is still predominately male. Faced with this reality, … of 3M’s Preferred Counsel Network. jhotterstetter@mmm.com Melanie Heller, vice president and chief of staff for … (March 2018) ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These are community guidelines when sharing experiences, suggesting improvements, and chiming in on the conversation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… focused, we have set some guidelines: 1. This Community is moderated and all comments are reviewed by us before being … to the subject of the conversation. If you have an idea for a subject, would like to provide feedback, or would like … posted for a purpose of driving traffic to a particular website for personal, political, or monetary gain, will be …
Articles
Mário Roberto Villanova Nogueira, Partner at Demarest Advogados
01/29/2015

There are supply agreements in which the buyer, trying to protect itself, inserts a clause providing that in case supplier sells the same product to a third party to prices lower than the ones agreed in the supply agreement, supplier shall offer to buyer the lower price practiced with third parties. Those clauses are known in the market as "most favored nation clauses" ("MFN clauses"), after a similar system of the treaties on international trade.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… on international trade. The goal of such MFN clauses is to permit the persons benefited by them to obtain the best prices available in the market for the purchase of raw materials or parts and components, … have vis-à-vis their competitors, which otherwise could buy the same products at lower prices. As a general rule, …
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