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Articles
10/20/2015

This article is in honor of (and with apologies to) the Grateful Dead in their 50th anniversary year)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Real Estate Diligence in Different Types of Business Acqusiition Transactions - "Deal" October 20, 2015 This article is in honor of (and with apologies to) the Grateful Dead in … shopping malls in Northern California. It has been looking for some time to expand its operations from both a …
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ACC
03/01/2008

March 2008- Tolls & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author ACC February 29, 2008 March 2008- Tolls & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better Resource Details Interest Area: Law … ACC Europe’s 2008 Corporate Counsel University are you or is someone in your law department new to the in-house prac- … View the program schedule and register today at www. acc.com/acce/ccu/08. Register Today for ACC’s Mini-MBA Want to be …
Articles
10/20/2015
12 pages

This presentation speaks about how to find prior art in the United States.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… patent systems to find prior art and the state of the art for particular technologies Patents as a resource of … are a vast resource of technology. With online access, it is much easier to access the databases of the patent offices … to understand the art. Sources Google Patents - www.google.com/patents/ US Patent and Trademark Office - …
Articles
Joseph Muraca, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
12/16/2020
3 pages

This article has an update for the Shareholder Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Resolutions in Australia following their previous update in September 2020. Describing some of the recent changes and developments, their conclusion was that the increasing number of ESG resolutions demonstrates that activities are making full use of their ability to requisition shareholder resolutions.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… December 16, 2020 3 pages This article has an update for the Shareholder Environmental, Social and Governance … amendments so far this year has been 5.05%. This is compared with the average of 15.50% shareholder support … December 2020 Shareholder ESG resolutions https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/au/knowledge/insights …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
09/01/2017

Instead of pitting the generations against each other, Columnist Whitnie Wiley suggests that millennials, Gen-Xers, and baby boomers should try to understand one another.

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Source: ACC Docket
… and friends, there has been a lot of fo- cus on what is wrong with millennials. I am less concerned; there is no … children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION …
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D. Casey Flaherty
05/01/2014

Most lawyers are seriously deficient at using the time-saving features built into the basic tools of the trade — standard software like Outlook, Word and Adobe. Could you pass a technology competency assessment? If not, don’t dismay, these skills aren’t innate; sometimes training is necessary.

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Source: ACC Docket
… dismay, these skills aren’t innate; sometimes training is necessary. Resource Details Interest Area: Technology, … a trial membership . … D. Casey Flaherty CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA cflaherty@kiausa.com The Legal Tech Audit: Coming to the Internet Near You …
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Gregory Stern
11/01/2017

Gone are the days of the precedent libraries stored in bulky three ring binders. Here, Gregory Stern offers tech tips on consolidating and simplifying the drafting process.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Gregory Stern GLOBAL INTEGRATION COUNSEL, CHUBB GROUP OF … all of the drafting done by lawyers in their department is done efficiently, consistently, and accurately. This is … tips on how to get started building a precedent library for your department. In-house counsel should begin by …
Advocacy Filings
01/09/2007

Sample joint promotion agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A (“Promotion”). 1. Promotion. Sponsor will be responsible for all aspects of administering the Promotion, including, … hosting, if applicable, such entry form and official rules online on the Sponsor web site (“Sponsor Site”) in compliance … Each party represents and warrants that (a) this Agreement is its valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
04/15/2010

Legal professionals and support staff who have remained employed during the downturn may have been better off than those who lost their jobs, but this is not to say they haven't had their share of stress. Read this article to learn how to be sensitive to the impact of these changes on your employees.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… been better off than those who lost their jobs, but this is not to say they haven't had their share of stress. Read … and coping with economic uncertainty have been fatiguing for many. The best employees have stayed with their … Counsel, ©2010, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/30/2022
Tacit organizational knowledge is extremely valuable yet often neglected. Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern discusses different ways in-house counsel can incorporate tacit knowledge into their personal management system. #ACCDocket #TechTuesday #inhousecounsel
… Date: 08/30/2022 Tacit organizational knowledge is extremely valuable yet often neglected. Tech Toolbox … eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … VectorMine / Shutterstock.com Personal knowledge management (KM) systems are a hot … use our contacts apps to capture phone numbers, physical, website, and email addresses, and even relationships and …
Program Materials
Dennis Garris
David Ritenour
John Saia
James Spira
10/29/2013

In this session, we will cover important recent U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) developments, rulemaking and enforcement trends. We will update our Dodd-Frank scorecards and review the most significant recently adopted and proposed rules. The session will also cover important lessons from the 2013 proxy season, with a particular focus on stockholder activism, and updates in the auditing and accounting arena — calling out hot spots in SEC accounting reviews. This will be a fast-moving session that assumes participants have a working knowledge of the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 604: SEC Update … in its annual reports !led with the SEC (or on its website, if it does not !le annual reports) (i) each …
… pace of adoption of new technology, information governance is undergoing a revolution,” said Catherine J. Moynihan, AVP … in March 2021. The full report is available here ( www.acc.com/igmaturity-report ). Please contact Dan Weber ( …   About Pagefreezer: Pagefreezer is a leading provider of website, social media, mobile text, and enterprise …
Articles
Kai-Uwe Kühn, University of Michigan, DICE, and CEPR, Former Chief Economist, DG COMP, Brussels
09/19/2014
6 pages

“Good economics” in administrative proceedings: Three challenges

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Foreword l Concurrences N° 3-2013 www.concurrences.com Kai-Uwe Kühn kai-uwe.kuhn@ec.europa.eu l University of … in competition. The central role of economic analysis for good decision making has been acknowledged by the … that can be used. How to implement economic analysis is often just as important for a reasonable administrative …
Articles
Allen R. Grogan, Henry W. (Hank) Jones, III
08/13/2008

Sometimes the best career advice can come from an overlooked source. This feature article points out how in-house counsel can use musicians as models for improving their careers and subsequently their companies.

… out how in-house counsel can use musicians as models for improving their careers and subsequently their companies. … that the answer to “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” is “Practice!” Musicians call the discipline of individual … practice representing computer technol- ogy and online com- panies. He can be contacted at allen.grogan@ …
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Ashurst LLP
02/25/2014

A brief article on employee and workforce issues to consider when doing business in Australia.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Editorial Welcome to our first edition of Fwd: Thinking for 2014. In this edition, we look at four key issues for … Foley, Partner, Perth marie-claire.foley@ashurst.com Vince Rogers, Partner, Brisbane vince.rogers@ashurst.com … on a wide range of matters while enterprise bargaining is occurring. What types of communication – “direct dealing” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/07/2017

This is a sample hotel guest room accommodation agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Accommodation Contract February 7, 2017 This is a sample hotel guest room accommodation agreement. … – RATES – RESERVATION METHOD 1. GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS FOR [EVENT NAME]: The Hotel is We holding the following block … LA 70130 504-595-33005 504-595-3310 www.loewshotels.com … This is a sample hotel guest room accommodation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Those seeking to be compliant with the EU Whistleblowers Directive should also be aware of how it considers data privacy and interacts with existing privacy regulations.
… knowledge can report behaviors that are allegedly illegal, is a concept that is recognized globally, albeit with varying … in these respective whistleblowing laws drove the need for the unifying directive. The EU directive prohibits … a box to submit paper complaints or as sophisticated as an online mechanism run by third parties. The directive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2012
In August 2006, Angela Hughes started Franklin Electric’s legal department as the company’s first and only in-house attorney. “When I first came on, my instinct was that we needed five lawyers and five support staff members,” she says. “But I learned that it’s important to take it slow — learn the company’s needs and the client’s expectations for the department.”
… — learn the company’s needs and the client’s expectations for the department.” Resource Details … Corporate Counsel, … career at a place that I love, so my proudest achievement is having an extraordinary balance of experiencing the best … during her next major system overhaul: implementing an online learning database with interactive training programs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/02/2021
The keys to improved workflows will be formulating a strategy composed of clear communication, monitoring and adaption, and minimizing change resistance.
… implemented, continuing regular operations was a challenge for some companies and a monumental struggle for others. … and implementing new processes during the pandemic is a matter of perspective. Getting the C-suite on board with … plan. Trainings should be interactive with live online sessions, followed by short videos. These videos …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
02/20/2013
2 pages

Even if you don’t know why your job hunting efforts have yet to yield results, you may be able to breathe new life into your search by taking the actions outlined in this article.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… SEARCH By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Or, maybe you’re targeting the wrong opportunities — for instance, maybe you should pursue an associate counsel … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Squire Sanders
02/25/2014

Last year, the Information Security Technology – Guideline for Personal Information Protection Within Information Systems for Public and Commercial Services (the "Guideline") went into effect in China. The newly effective Guideline provides a detailed performance standard in a more systematic manner, even though the Guideline serves only as a voluntary national standard and is not mandatory by law. <br />

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Last year, the Information Security Technology – Guideline for Personal Information Protection Within Information … Guideline serves only as a voluntary national standard and is not mandatory by law. <br /> Resource Details Interest … Roules T + 86 21 6103 6300 Daniel.roules @squiresanders.com Victoria Li T +86 10 6589 3700 …
Articles
James A. Nortz
12/01/2007

Examines the invisible social hand that we live by and how in-house counsel can use it to their advantage in a company's compliance and ethics program.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… experienced by the Stanford Uni- versity students is something that all of us have experienced and is an … with company poli- cies anyway. I submit that the reason for this is that the majority of your company’s policies are … the cast system in India); locations/departments where com- mercial bribery (kickbacks) are an excepted business …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
07/15/2013

The job market is usually talked about as though it’s a single, uniform entity. What’s often overlooked is the fact that there are really two markets: one in which the general hiring outlook remains relatively weak, and another in which demand for educated, highly skilled professionals is strong.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Are You Prepared for the Specialist Economy? Author Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. July 15, 2013 The job market is usually talked about as though it’s a single, uniform … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
06/19/2013

If you’re contemplating a career transition or in the midst of one, read this article and learn some valuable tips.

… Articles Landing on Your Feet: Tips for Making a Career Transition Author Charles A. Volkert III, … By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample internet usage policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Internet Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample internet usage policy. Resource Details Interest … and productive Internet usage. Internet usage is intended for job-related activities only except that employees may use … and read any data composed, sent, or received through our online connections and stored in the Company’s computer …
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Charles A. Volkert, III Esq.
06/15/2014
2 pages

There are many different types of mentoring relationships, but all provide benefits to both the advisor and the protégé. See if a mentor program is right for your organization.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… both the advisor and the protégé. See if a mentor program is right for your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … Counsel, ©2014, Washington, D.C., 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Simon Fish
11/01/2018
1 pages

In his first message as ACC board chair, Simon Fish tells ACC members how the organization is becoming more global and earth-conscious.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… chair, Simon Fish tells ACC members how the organization is becoming more global and earth-conscious. Resource Details … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Simon Fish EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL, … “Connect, Learn, Excel.” Thank you to the ACC staff for the wonderful job organizing the event and to our members …
Articles
10/29/2014

This is an outline for the session CLOLL2

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Other Corporate Boards - Outline October 29, 2014 This is an outline for the session CLOLL2 Resource Details Source: Resource … search the ACC online resource library at http://www.acc.com/legalresources/index.cfm 1. Leading Practices in Board …
Articles
10/06/2015

This is a short course on written advocacy in mediation.

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Source: Resource Library
… Articles Written Advocacy in Mediation October 6, 2015 This is a short course on written advocacy in mediation. Resource … Purpose  Your Mediation Brief sets the terms of reference for the Mediation  It alerts the Mediator and the opposing … Street, Suite 1500 Toronto, ON M5C 2W7 www.torkinmanes.com Loretta Merritt 416-777-5404 lmerritt@torkinmanes.com … …
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Gov.UK
01/16/2015
2 pages

These are ten steps a Board can take when determining cybersecurity.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Centre for the Protection  … ructure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/centre­for­the­protection­of­national­infrastructure) … and work. The internet, with its more than 3 billion users, is powering … ly how to ensure you have the right safeguards and cultures in place. 7/29/2015 …
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