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Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
18 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the domestic mining sector, its regulatory structure and ownership, the environment and health and safety. It covers foreign ownership and tax issues ans proposals for reform in Mozambique.

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Region: Mozambique
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
01/10/2024
3 pages

This checklist features 15 items in-house counsel should consider when drafting restrictive covenants.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Canada, United States
… Checklists Key Considerations for Drafting Restrictive Covenants Author Ogletree, Deakins, … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … Michael Comartin, michael.comartin@ogletreedeakins.com Sean C. Urich, sean.urich@ogletreedeakins.com Kathleen D. …
Articles
Jonathan J. Soll -- senior counsel-information technology, Georgia Pacific
04/01/2000

Trying to rein in discovery costs and risks associated with corporate email? This primer will take your records retention policy to the next level.

… HE SUBJECT OF HOW TO CREATE AND ENFOR an email policy is no longer back page news now that most companies consider … is generally discoverable in lawsuits hi federal courts for example Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ER.C.P 34a which … used email computer platforms are mainframes22 personal com puters23 and client/servers This article will focus on Al …
Articles
James R. Kalyvas, Foley & Lardner
10/17/2016
8 pages

Lessons learned from devising programs to reduce products liability can point the way to creating effective information security policies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… resulting from a data breach are well known. The good news is that many of the same disciplines used to manage prod- uct … and the loss of sensitive informa- tion. It is time for manufacturers to con- front cybersecurity as an … gram maturity. For the full self-test, visit www.frost.com/cybersurvey2016. H AVING AN EFFECTIVE CYBERSECURITY …
Articles
Davis, Philip G.
04/01/2000

Another technological management gadget to add to the efficient law department’s toolbox.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Practical Rules for Purchasing and Implementing a Matter Management System … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … fECHNOLOGY IS AN OBV for helping to manage the law efficiently trim … Exces sive customization can make the system more com plicated than necessary which will make it more difficult …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/31/2022
Smarter Law Solutions CEO Trevor Faure encourages ACC members to take advantage of the ACC-Smarter Law Solutions free benchmarking and consultation service. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking
… Law Solutions free benchmarking and consultation service for ACC members has proven to be a hit since its launch in … his candid counsel.   Why benchmark at all?  “Our company is profitable, and we’ve had no major compliance issues. … is normal good practice. The cliché that “lawyers only buy from other lawyers” has some abiding truth such that …
Articles
Krishna Y. McVey - managing attorney, labor and employment law group, Michelin North America, Inc.
04/01/2006

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 31, 2006 Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family … s is that th ere are ben efits for bo th employe es and com panies in t aking those steps . Here’s a q uick review of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to forum selection.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… . … Fantasy Draft(ing) 2014: How to Win the Drafting Game for Miscellaneous Contract Provisions Selected Cases and … OPINION AND ORDER HAIGHT, District Judge: *1 This action is brought by plaintiffs Vasilios (“Billy”) and Maria … selection clause through a motion to dismiss. TradeComet.com LLC v. Google, Inc., 647 F.3d 472, 475 (2d Cir.2011) …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in Singapore.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/5-540-1660. This Q&A is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to private … Chambers W http://statutes.agc.gov.sg Description. This website contains links to the legislation mentioned in this …
Checklists
04/17/2015
4 pages

This checklist sets forth a list of questions to ask when considering whether to purchase cloud services and when negotiating a cloud services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… services being provided. The purpose of this checklist is to assist corporate counsel in identifying the important … list. No entities or persons may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained in … Fox. For more information on Arent Fox, go to www.arentfox.com . If you have any questions about this checklist, please …
Articles
Brent Thomas
10/01/2012

John P. Frantz, vice president and associate general counsel at Verizon, discusses how his role as chair of the company’s pro bono program is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job.

… how his role as chair of the company’s pro bono program is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job. Resource … Law School. John can be contacted at john.frantz@verizon.com. verizon’s Associate General counsel Answers the call … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Altman Weil and ACC
01/01/2004

The survey reports Chief Legal Officers focused on performance and effectiveness in an increasingly demanding corporate environment. Includes hiring patterns, relationships with outside counsel, company revenues, and other information about surveyed companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036 Phone: 202.293.4103 Fax: 202.293.4701 www.acca.com 2004 RVEYCHIEF LEGmportance Altman Weil, Inc. ampus … Meeting in October 2004. The purpose of these surveys is to: 1) Capture the thinking of Chief Legal Officers … Altman Weil, Inc. at info@altmanweil.com, visit our website at www.altmanweil.com, or call (610) 886-2000 to …
Advocacy Filings
10/13/2005

Comment letter in response to a Notice of Proposed Priorities

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… be a factor in determining whether a sentencing reduction is warranted for cooperation with the government. These … New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037 www.BlankRome.com Delaware • Florida • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • … work of the ABA Task Force are available on the entity’s website at www.abanet.org/buslaw/attorneyclient/. United …
Program Materials
Theresa Coetzee, Alexandre D’Ambrosio, Yinka Edu, Frédéric Jenny, Susan-Barbara Kumapley
10/29/2014

Competition authorities in Africa can be a significant factor in the decisions and plans of companies that depend on overseas markets for revenue growth and business expansion. Changing legal frameworks and the emergence of regional institutions are creating unprecedented layers of complexity and uncertainty for corporate decision makers, resulting in unforeseen hurdles, delayed plans and risks that directly impact the corporate strategy. Hear from a group of experts in the field how these changes can affect the ways you conduct business in Africa.

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Source: Meetings
Region: South Africa
… and plans of companies that depend on overseas markets for revenue growth and business expansion. Changing legal … Chair OECD Competition Committee frederic.jenny@gmail.com Panel Members Alexandre S. D’Ambrosio Global VP, Legal … causing issues for companies doing business in Africa • It is becoming increasingly more important to understand …
Articles
Christopher Moore, Ari MacKinnon, and Laurie Achtouk Spivak, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
09/22/2022
10 pages

On July 1, 2022, the amendments to the Regulations and Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) entered into force. This article summarizes and comments on the key changes. The 2022 ICSID Arbitration Rules apply to ICSID arbitrations commenced on or after July 1, 2022.

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Region: Global
… legitimacy of ICSID arbitrations, particularly where there is significant public scrutiny of proceedings. This alert … (available at  http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2022/06/03/new- … Hamilton LLP  This article was originally published on the website of  Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP on July 15, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
In this article we compare the statutory regimes in Singapore, PRC and Indonesia, with respect to termination entitlements and claims.
… When Employment Ends: Updates on Entitlements and Claims in Asian Jurisdictions Grant Spooner George Cooper … dismissal “without just cause or excuse.” The bases for termination in PRC and Indonesia are more restrictive. Severance pay. There is no statutory entitlement to severance pay under …
Articles
01/23/2015

NEW COUNTRIES ADDED!!
This multi-PAK provides a high level overview of merger control, restrictive agreements and practices, monopolies and abuse of market power, and joint ventures in various jurisdictions. In particular, it covers relevant triggering events and thresholds, notification requirements, procedures and timetables, third party claims, exclusions and exemptions, penalties for breach, and proposals for reform.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Russia, United Kingdom, United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Checklists
Campbells -A Meritas Firm
02/17/2012

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.

… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … by CAMPBELLS GEORGE TOWN-GRAND CAYMAN | WWW.CAMPBELLS.COM.KY 105 The Cayman Islands are located in the western … leading offshore financial centers and tourism accounts for 50% of its annual GDP. The Cayman Islands are one of the …
Program Materials
Bernadette Bulacan<br />Mike Dahn<br />Jolie Lin<br />
05/16/2011

A powerpoint presentation of the Corporate Counsel University session 201- Tech Solutions for Your Law Department.

… Corporate Counsel University session 201- Tech Solutions for Your Law Department. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … 64% Faster with Modern System 28 Better Understanding is Non-Trivial 29 Agenda 1. Evolution of Research Technology … 32 Better Results at a Lower Cost 2.8 hrs @ $300/hr $840 online charges ~$85 Total Research Cost = $925 1.4 hrs @ …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Fernanda Schmid, Robert B. Hubbell, Nathan D. Taylor and Daniel A. Nathan
05/01/2015

Cyberthreats cannot be eradicated, but they can be managed. Every in-house counsel should be able to answer the following questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?

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Source: ACC Docket
… Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. ■■ Step three. Prepare … to address them. Some public companies have cyber-risk com- mittees. On a daily operation level, managing the risk … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Samuel Toward
04/17/2014

Properly executing a legal hold need not be an overly complicated or intimidating process. What it does require, however, is thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect the business. This article contains ten best practices for creating a systematic process for executing legal holds.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Best Practices for Executing Legal Holds Author Samuel Toward April 17, 2014 … or intimidating process. What it does require, however, is thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect … action. Failure to prepare for a legal hold is like not buying insurance - if you don't have it when you need it, …
… upcoming events 2024 2024 ACC-Boston University Mini MBA for In-house Counsel Program Dates ACC Member Rate ACC … the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the Omicron variant is once again reducing interest to attend in-person events. … regarding this program, please email us at education@acc.com . Executive Leadership Institute: ACC is closely …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
In the cross-border context, a company’s business and legal risks can be influenced not just by local laws and procedures, but by political, social, and cultural factors as well. Effective management of cross-border disputes must, therefore, account for many variables.
… P. Barnette Thomas E. Riley Publication Date: 05/04/2019 In the cross-border context, a company’s business and legal … of cross-border disputes must, therefore, account for many variables. Resource Details Interest Area: … and process for managing legal dispute proceedings is a key component of an effective global business strategy. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Publically Available Provisions" with source, that the Session team may use as beginning points in their discussion of contractual language.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Inclusion of the below paragraphs in this handout is not in any way intended as commentary on the clauses … located on the Interwebs. Google – Terms of Service (for Drive) : http://maps.google.com/intl/en/policies/terms/ "Your Content in our Services …
Articles
Baker & McKenzie
05/22/2014

The aim of this Guide is to provide you with basic information regarding the taxation of transactions taking place – or involving entities established – in a number of EMEA jurisdictions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Author Baker & McKenzie May 22, 2014 The aim of this Guide is to provide you with basic information regarding the … briefly addressed from a tax angle, and the opportunities for debt pushdown are highlighted. Country chapters also … (currently inactive). imke.gerdes@bakermckenzie.com Tel: +1 212 626 4747 Baker & McKenzie Diwok Hermann …
Advocacy Filings
11/27/2012

ACC Amicus Brief - Coquina v. TD Bank

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Source: Resource Library
… NOS. 12-11161 (L), 12-15457 United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit COQUINA INVESTMENTS, … ownership: The Association of Corporation Counsel is a non-profit corporation registered under the laws of … Se rvice Management Workshop,” available at http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/Leg alServiceManagement/index.cfm …
Articles
Thomas Shutte, Russell Advocaten B.V., a member of Primerus
08/30/2016
3 pages

This article addresses how the management of a company has to consult the works council with respect to a number of important decisions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … t t he wo rk s co unc i l pr io r to tak ing certa i n dec is i o ns . That wa y, the wo rk s co unc i l can ac tive ly …
Articles
Nelson Adrian Blish, George R. McGuire and Stephen H. Shaw
09/01/2009

Litigation — everyone’s doing it. But a patent infringement suit has a specific set of consequences, some of them looming gloomy and dark over the future of your company if you find yourself engulfed in a case. Are there any other options for resolution aside from this pensive and painstaking process? Read on to explore the alternate road.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… cases that go all the way to a final judgment at trial is small.1 As with oth- er types of litigation, patent … Terror. Blish can be contacted at nelson.blish@kodak.com. GeorGe r. MCGUire is a registered patent attorney and … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Douglas G. Scrivner and Paul Chadha
06/01/2009
10 pages

Diversity has been a corporate buzz word for quite some time. Based on Accenture’s system, it’s possible to take it from an idea to an action. Read how the company’s global legal network developed an inclusive internal environment and how that had a domino effect on their external relationships.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… This reflects Accenture’s approach as a company, which is to combine unparalleled experience, comprehensive … of our diversity survey process and reinforcing our com- mitment to the Call to Action, making it clear that the … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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