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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
The area of autonomous vehicle liability will continue to evolve for years to come. Notwithstanding technological novelty, it is unlikely that the existing body of law governing litigated claims will be swept away by sensors and batteries. More likely, new elements will be developed that build on and perhaps morph the laws we currently have.
… of autonomous vehicle liability will continue to evolve for years to come. Notwithstanding technological novelty, it is unlikely that the existing body of law governing litigated … leading killer of people aged five to 29 years. This is in addition to the tens of millions of people injured or …
Program Materials
Gavin Galimi
Michelle Johnson Tidjani
Michael Overly
10/29/2013

Breaches of patient privacy/security are considered the number one risk for liability in the healthcare industry today. Control over patient information in today’s society is becoming ever increasingly difficult with the expanding use of electronic health records, personal health records and social media, plus the advent of Health Information Exchanges. Outsourcing of healthcare operations provides additional risk, especially the enforceability of patient privacy/security law when patient information is sent outside the US. Unfavorable media, government enforcement, class action litigation and identity theft all pose a constant concern to in-house counsel, and vendors themselves are now at greater risk of liability with penalties now imposed on business associates. This panel will provide an overview of the principal federal laws & regulations concerning privacy/security (HIPAA/HITECH/Red Flags), their interaction with select state laws, international laws (EU Data Protection), and practical ways to minimize risk and keep patient information private and secure.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… today. Control over patient information in today’s society is becoming ever increasingly difficult with the expanding … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 611: Privacy and … on the Assembly floor. Excerpts are from the Privacy Laws website, accessed on August 30, 2013, of the State of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2022
When it comes to crisis, whoever leads the response can make or break a company’s reputation. Issue Outcomes’ Tony Jaques debates whether lawyers or communicators should take the lead – or both. #ACCDocket
… the danger of getting it wrong and the costly consequences for reputation. Yet the argument continues about who should … lead in a crisis. Some have argued the chief legal officer is “uniquely positioned within the organization to lead this … reputational debacle suffered by online lender Better.com, when Founder and CEO Vishal Garg thought it was a good …
Articles
Robert B. Shanks - vice president, general counsel, and secretary, Raytheon International Inc.; Maria Chedid - litigation partner, Morrison & Foerster; and Cedric Chao - litigation partner, Morrison & Foerster
06/01/2007

International arbitration is a popular and well-known method of dispute resolution among in-house attorneys. What is not so well known are the tools and tactics needed to create successful resolutions. Read on and find the key facts of international arbitration.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Morrison & Foerster May 31, 2007 International arbitration is a popular and well-known method of dispute resolution … Hong Kong. He can be reached at robert_b_shanks@ raytheon.com. MARIA CHEDID is a litiga- tion partner at Morrison & … Expenses Calculator,” which is provided by the ICC on its website to enable prospective parties to an ICC arbitration …
Articles
Harish Suryavanshi
07/01/2015

The role of in-house counsel in India is evolving rapidly, and the influence of legal over other departments is also growing. Indian corporate counsel must prepare themselves for compliance in multiple jurisdictions and be aware of the legal and ethical environs of the countries in which they are doing business.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… July 1, 2015 The role of in-house counsel in India is evolving rapidly, and the influence of legal over other … they look for stability and career progression within the com- pany every two to three years, and this brings the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Germán A. Salazar
10/01/2010

In-house counsel risk losing attorney-client privilege because of technicalities existing in state registration rules. Gucci America, Inc. v. Guess?, Inc. illustrates this scenario — vaguely worded qualifications cost one company its counsel and one employee his career. read this article to learn how and why you might run the risk of losing your privilege.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Privilege By germán a. salazar Imagine that your company is engaged in challenging and perhaps pivotal litigation with … en- titled to the privilege for a broad range of internal com- munications with counsel. Fundamentally, to be covered … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our resourc- …
Articles
04/25/2007

News, notes, & datebook information for the corporate counselor, May 2007

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… proposed rules, the ‘selective waiver’ provision, 502 (c), is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. “ACC’s problem with the … below: ACC’s written comments on FRE 502: www.acc.com/public/policy/attyclient/accfre502comments.pdf The … cacy efforts by visiting the public policy section of our website at www.acc.com/advocacy. �ACC Docket May 2007 Former …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
In our professional lives, while it’s important to work on personal goals and invest in the work that we do as individuals, it’s more important, in my opinion, to invest in those we lead.
… your world awareness through travel, volunteering for an organization whose mission you support, or simply … to invest in those we lead. I believe investing in people is essential to the health of your organization, and it’s … and information on how to manage your public self, online. If you’re looking for additional resources, check out …
Articles
Lisa Barrett and Teresa Rider Bult
07/31/2007

While a corporate legal department may not be the ideal environment to foster a balance between work and life­ is it even possible to achieve? Here, the authors look at the obstacles standing in the way of in-house counsel attempting to strike that balance in order to find out if work/life balance is in fact possible to find­ or if it is merely a myth.

… Articles Debunking the Work-Life Balance Myth: Is it Fact or Fiction? Author Lisa Barrett and Teresa Rider … functions. she can be reached at lisa.barrett@uhsinc.com. teresA riDer BULt is a managing member of Constangy, … Half Legal. An ACC Alliance Partner, robert Half Legal's website features a searchable database of job list - ings as …
Articles
Sanjeev Dhawan, Helen Fotinos, Dara Lambie, and Paul Rand
10/28/2013

This paper, written by the presenters of Annual Meeting Session 105 - Canada's Anti-Spam Law and How It Affects Your Business, discusses in detail, how to prepare your business for Canada's Anti-Spam Law "CASL".

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… specific anti-spam legislation.1 The legislation, which is often referred to as Canada’s Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” 2, … the individual has published his or her email address on a website (for example, an online profile of an individual … recipients indicate that emails from “careless@company.com” constitute spam, then any message from an “@company.com” …
Articles
Christopher Lee, Crystal Stevens McElrath, and Blake Staten
04/01/2018

No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged by an employee, can bar a workers’ compensation claim — leading to missed benefits and/or medical treatment. As a result, much of the onus falls on the employer to draft clear policies that establish discerning hiring practices and include regular training. Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2018 No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged … and return to work issues. crystal.mcelrath@swiftcurrie.com Blake Staten is an associate in the Atlanta office of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Markus Hartmann, Bill Mordan, Thomas E. Schoenfelder and Patrick Sweeney
07/01/2011
16 pages

Read this 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper Profile, the authors evaluated the personality traits of each member of a global legal team. Did the results favor the empathetic and flexible, or the disciplined and focused? Read this article to develop your perfect legal personality.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… 2012 Apex Award-winning article! What personality type is ideal for an in- house attorney? Using the Caliper … treatment provided to individuals with autism. Autism is a com- plex medical condition in which a person cannot natu- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Dugal S. Sickert, Jeffrey K. Sherwood, Salvatore P. Tamburo, Kimberly R. Parke
09/01/2009

Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated patent license negotiations but this article, which presents viewpoints from both sides of the issue, investigates protective measures that attorneys can take to both minimize risks and maximize chances of benefiting from the newly reformed law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… September 1, 2009 Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated … of appeals. He can be contacted at dugal.sickert@valent.com. Jeffrey k. SHerwooD is a partner in Dickstein Shapiro’s … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Lee Braem
04/01/2011

Corporations are not only responsible for protecting consumer data, but also for safeguarding the medical data of its employees. This could prove difficult considering the spectrum of employee medical records, and the importance of maintaining privacy. Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations, and ensure your confidence when identifying, managing and distributing such sensitive information.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… can pose serious legal con- sequences. this outward focus is valid and undoubtedly overdue; however, companies should … matters. Braem may be contacted at lee. braem@evonik.com. Argentina Funes de Rioja & Asociados Australia Freehills … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Suzanne Flaton-Origenes and Brendan J. Jones
10/01/2013

A license agreement that reflects US antitrust law should be simple and straightforward. Like a well-tailored suit paired with classic pumps, it needs no frills or adornments. This article provides an overview of the primary US antitrust statutes applicable to licensing, and recommends drafting approaches to commonplace competition considerations for license agreements.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… not need any fancy, extra stuff. However, this article is neither a primer on US antitrust law, nor an exhaustive … and plastics divisions. suzanne.flaton-origenes@basf.com Brendan J. Jones is counsel for BASF Corporation, where … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Nathaniel Vitan, Cameron A. Smith, and Ephraim J. Pierre
07/01/2019
10 pages

While minority and female representation in the legal community has increased in recent years, the numbers are still lagging. But there are several key steps corporate counsel can take to retain, develop, and promote diversity among in-house counsel.

… of all partners. Unfortunately, this meager increase is the largest annual increase for minority law firm partners … While the number of female general counsel at Fortune 500 com- panies has increased to approximately 30 percent in … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Letter of Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company. … [DAY], [DATE] to [DAY], [DATE] Dear [NAME]: Thank you for selecting [HOTEL FULL NAME] (“Hotel”) as the site for … full Terms and Conditions apply and may be viewed at [WEBSITE URL]. FORCE MAJEURE: The performance of the agreement …
Articles
08/01/2017
5 pages

The law and technology - a panel interview with four in-house counsel including Chaman Sidhu, David Bushby, Vered Keisar and Luke O’Sullivan.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 7VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 1. How has technology … society. The way I communicate, collaborate and produce is very different from 10 years ago due to technology. For me personally, adopting agile and lean ways of working, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
01/10/2018
11 pages

The ACC Australia Trends Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the in-house legal profession. ACC Australia has developed this report with the support of our Corporate Alliance Partners.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… completion of the In-house Trends Survey, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your experiences, … © The copyright in the 2018 In-house Trends Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … Unsure 5% 33% 54% 8% 1. See ABC report: https://www.abc2c.com.au/australia-comes-second-in-being-litigious 8 | ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket
… and Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to additional requests outside of this scope. Preparation is key. When a search warrant is executed, your employees are … up and down the West Coast. You are primarily responsible for negotiating many of the company’s agreements, including …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/04/2024
By stepping out of your comfort zone and remaining curious, in-house counsel can prevent typecasting and elevate their career writes GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock.com Early in my GSK career, I was at lunch with my colleagues … whether I would be willing to put aside my litigation work for a year and revamp the legal and compliance framework for … higher you go, the broader you need to be. The challenge is, however, that the longer you stay in a role, the more you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/05/2024
A new reciprocal enforcement arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make judgments easier to enforce across jurisdictions. Here’s what in-house counsel need to know about the 2024 agreement. #ACCDocket #HongKong #China
… arrangement entered into by Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2024 — replacing the 2008 arrangement — attempts to make … Kong SAR and Mainland China makes it significantly easier for judgments to be enforced in the respective jurisdictions. … of the ways which jurisdictions attempt to make it easier is by entering into arrangements for reciprocal enforcement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
State Farm Counsel Phelan Simpkins and Ryan N. Phelan, IP partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, offer best practices to protect company IP by enhancing enforceability and reducing the risk when filing a patent claim.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diki Prayogo / Shutterstock.com In the intellectual property realm, divided infringement, … claim, but no single party performs every step. This issue is most common in method or process patents and particularly … systems where different entities may be responsible for distinct aspects of an invention. For patent owners, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
Using a white space analysis to identify the gaps between the current state of the legal industry and its AI-powered potential, this article explores the opportunities for AI in M&A while also addressing the pros and cons for in-house counsel and outlining considerations for maintaining attorney-client privilege.
… Docket Article The White Space in the Legal Marketplace for AI in M&A Jennifer F. Nelson Publication Date: 12/04/2024 … Banner artwork and icons by inspiring.team / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet White space. There are opportunities for use … tools become more prevalent. Protect your privilege. It is important to thoroughly vet AI usage, platforms, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape and how in-house counsel should monitor it to protect the business.
Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 07/08/2024 ACC assembled a group of in-house counsel to discuss today's geopolitical landscape … Predictability – the ability to anticipate what’s coming – is what makes businesses successful. Legal departments tend … . The relationship between US and China is the basis for many issues that in-house will be dealing with (such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2022
Rodolfo Ibarra, legal counsel and Rafael Juárez, junior counsel, both of Syngenta, highlight the importance of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization.
… of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … only they can decide whether their data can be used and for what purpose. The owner has ARCO rights (Access, … Opposition to the publication of PD).  In many cases, it is enough to adapt and implement a privacy notice that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/26/2022
Positively Legal Columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, Chad Aboud, and Michelle Bryant about the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of exercise, maintaining a fun disposition, and practicing gratitude and meditation. #ACCDocket #wellness
… the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of … Source: ACC Docket … Pakorn Khantiyaporn / Shutterstock.com For this month’s column, we continued our discussion with … exercise, and social connection. If you find your schedule is too tight, she suggests considering “exactly how you are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2022
The bankruptcy of your counterparty — can agitate and disrupt your business but you have more power than you might realize to mitigate potential losses and improve recoveries. Learn 10 strategies to be a step ahead. #ACCDocket #businesslitigation #businessbankruptcy #bankruptcy #contracts
… and Governance Source: ACC Docket … ADragan / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Improve recoveries. Although your counterparty is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , you might have an opportunity to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/26/2022
Five tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in his series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings
… Docket … Banner artwork by igor kisselev / Shutterstock.com I wasted a decade or more sharpening my skills as a … Although this advice applies to any manager, it is particularly helpful for lawyers. Why is that? Because our non-lawyer colleagues …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/19/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with Professor Selena Bartlett, an Australian neuroscientist, and GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, and Chad Aboud about their personal techniques to manage stress. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… Source: ACC Docket … Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You get to work, look at an overflowing inbox, attend … first day you took control of your stress and made it work for you.  In the final article in our series on how to … wine becomes two, are signals that you may be stressed. It is the brain’s way of handling stress. We are not handling …
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