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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple supplier scenario. Rather, a party should carefully consider what language has been proposed on the other side of the negotiating table, its own negotiation strategy and leverage, its risks, and the technology.
… Jeyshree Ramachandran Publication Date: 09/01/2016 There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple … through the indemnification process to ensure confidence in the seller’s compensation. This article discusses …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
US companies going abroad should be aware of the intersection of foreign and domestic labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US companies, and foreign citizens working for US companies in their own countries.
… Employment Laws—of Your Multinational Workforce in the Global Economy Mitchell A. Mosvick Allegra J. … labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US … in the corporate world are much longer and the commitment is more difficult to avoid because of the intersection of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Because of the increasing uncertainties in closing large global transactions, brought on in part by increasing governmental regulations around the world, sellers, in particular, have made greater use of strategies to mitigate and rebalance regulatory — and in particular antitrust — risk.
… Docket Article Sharing Regulatory Risk in Global M&A Mark Van De Voorde Barry A. Pupkin Stephen E. … like the United States, investigating mergers for antitrust can be lengthy; hence termination dates gain … laws being enacted and amended around the world, it is increasingly likely that some of these laws will be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will help you understand today’s most serious cybersecurity threat — the APT. This article also covers some of the key concepts you should understand about advanced cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO.
… cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO. Resource Details Interest Area: … take you so far; inculcating a culture of preparedness is also required to lower your risk of a breach. … suffered an APT attack: Profits fell 46 percent in Q4 2013. Target reportedly spent US$ 61 million (€55 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of professional responsibility to be able to adapt and apply them to your in-house practice.
… Docket Article Mind Your Ethics: Professional Conduct for the In-house Lawyer Nicole B. Guerin John M. “Jack” Tanner … Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
“Can we do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your product development or marketing team may ask you prior to launching a product or service.
… do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your … Property Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET What is a freedom to operate analysis? It is an assessment of the … infringement and if sued, the likelihood of prevailing in court. Assess third party rights. Determine whether third …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/15/2021
Productization allows you to deliver customer-focused legal services at scale and cost-effectively to make a more significant impact on your bottom line.
… vehicle. The invention led to a bevy of beneficial changes in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Legal services … not only expands the ways lawyers offer legal advice but is also a market evolution legal providers must embrace if … in the modern digital era. Your window of opportunity For some legal services, the window of opportunity to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/09/2021
You’re not the only lawyer struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how to break the stigma to get your life back on track.
… Ignoring legal workplace stressors can suppress excellence in outcomes and intensify illness. Reducing stigma. The … so more attorneys to access these free services.  Hope for the future. With LAPs, we have the capacity to create a … A works in a toxic environment and feels as though she is swimming in a circle — slowly going under after a messy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/24/2021
In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer of KFC Global and Pizza Hut International shared his life lessons and experiences from trainee lawyer to globally successful general counsel.
… Y. Chan Lijun Chui Publication Date: 08/24/2021 In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer … do your best at that task. Doesn’t matter what task it is, you don’t know what doors will open up.” Mahboobani later … to work alongside some of the most prominent counsels for the entire duration of a landmark trial. Hard work and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/11/2021
Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for effective communication as a legal leader.
… Publication Date: 10/11/2021 Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for … Development Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Communication is key. It is an essential part of any in-house counsel job, particularly for those in executive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/23/2021
These seven strategies will help you to build a long and sustainable in-house legal career.
… Docket Article 7 Strategies for Succeeding In-house Johann Hardarson David Armsworth-Maw Tony Frost … Develop new abilities The core principle for this strategy is to develop new abilities and approaches, which complement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Legal risk assessments are essential to a successful legal department. ACC Credentialing Institute leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. #ACCDocket
… leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. … to the company. An effective legal risk assessment is essential to the integrity of the entire company, … determined. The legal risk assessment is a vital tool for the legal department to implement and execute a legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/27/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Winc Group GC Troy Swan about the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket … Development Source: ACC Docket … “The chief task in life is simply this : to identify and separate matters so that I … with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/22/2024
Ropes & Gray LLP’s Head Strategic Advisor Danielle Davidson alongside AlixPartners' Associate General Counsel Jimmy Chestnut and Global Head of eDiscovery and Data Forensics Tarek Ghalayini delve into the evolution and adoption of AI in the legal industry and the complexities it may potentially cause in eDiscovery work. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Dark Geometry / Shutterstock.com It is clear artificial intelligence (AI) is supplementing the … the technology must be clearly defined in order to allow for proper rules, regulations, and a general understanding of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2024
Learn how – and why – you can achieve more by doing less in this Positively Legal column by Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #inhouse #PositivelyLegal #SlowProductivity #DeepWork #Essentialism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The World Health Organization called burnout an “ … unfairness, and mismatch of values) in my guest blog for Better Ipsum. These articles identified the signs of … “ the lost art of accomplishment without burnout. ” What is productivity? Productivity makes sense in an agricultural …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2024
Take a look at some insights from influential in-house leader Malcolm Haack, group general counsel and chief compliance officer at Orica in this ACC InConversation. #ACC #InConversation #GC
… Details … Banner artwork by SFIO CRACHO / Shutterstock.com “Everyone has their own journey. I think we can all … to do next, as he knew working in the hair industry wasn’t for him long-term. “I ran into an old friend who had just … back to in-house practice. “The in-house environment is much more suited to who I am — working hand-in-hand with …
Articles
Broc Romanek, Linda L. Griggs and Sandra Leung
11/01/2002

Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to learn how to cope with the changes wrought by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Griggs and Sandra Leung November 1, 2002 Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to … November/December 2002 ACCA Docket 2 3 Broc Romanek is director of strategic planning for RR Donnelley Financial … Arlington, VA, and editor in chief of RealCorporateLawyer.com. He is incoming chair of ACCA's Corporate and Securities …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/31/2016
42 pages

In Hong Kong, investors may carry on businesses through various types of business<br />vehicles, such as sole proprietors, partnerships or companies.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus Establishing A … Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, Hong Kong is a popular and ideal place for foreign investment. …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial
12/01/2004

Members of ACC's Litigation Committee share their experiences of how developing vital relationships early during their in-house career resulted in fewer challenges for them and their company. Discusses choice of outside counsel, budgeting for litigation, managing client expectations, building a litigation team and understanding your company's insurance coverage.

… Date/Time: Dec. 01. 2004 / 1:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … or good morning, depending on your time zone. My name is Kathie Lee and I'm the Chair of the Litigation Committee … contact Jacqueline -- as Kathie stated, or on the ACC website as well there's also contact information. …
Articles
Betty L. Louie, Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Martha Wang, Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Orrick
02/09/2021
6 pages

China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the Chinese government posed to launch a digital currency called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP or “digital yuan”). This article provides a holistic overview and answers several key questions pertaining to the DCEP.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles China’s Digital Currency and What This Could Mean For Foreign Companies and Financial Institutions in China … Corporate, Orrick February 9, 2021 6 pages China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the … of new rights and interests such as digital currency, online virtual assets, and data.” This opinion begins to …
Articles
ACC
01/09/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Small Law Departments and Law Department Management Committee eGroups, addresses the issue of disclaimer messages in company emails. The issues discussed include: I. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GENERAL COUNSEL" AND "CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER" II. TAILORING YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL

… YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL Resource Details Interest Area: Law … "Chief Legal Officer" Question: I am wondering if there is a group consensus as to the designation "Chief Legal … and the company's proxy materials and governance policies website may refer to the GC as CGO. A company's GC is not …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2021
Every lawyer should have a personal knowledge management system in their toolkit.
… and painlessly. The tool I decided to address first is developing a personal knowledge management system tailored … means you can access it from anywhere and save it in what, for all intents and purposes, is practically unlimited … format or any PDFs for easy access, even if you didn’t buy them through Apple or Kindle? You can also divide those …
Articles
Erik K. Eisenmann, Partner, and Larissa M. Warren Whittingham, Senior Associate, Husch Blackwell LLP
03/15/2022
3 pages

Companies of all sizes are engaged in an effort to make Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors a part of their businesses in both vision and practice. The impact of personnel policies and practices extend far beyond the “S” portion of ESG. This resource outlines five personnel policies and practices to consider when assessing company ESG priorities and goals.

… Five Simple Personnel Policies and Practices to Consider for Supporting Your Company's ESG Goals Author Erik K. … one common element in nearly every ESG factor and goal is the vital role that the company’s employees play. Employee … Blackwell LLP This article was originally published on the website of Husch Blackwell LLP on December 6, 2021. … Erik K. …
Articles
Saul Howerton, Vice President, Advisory, Bill Kirwan, Vice President, Advisory, and Charlotte Hultman, Global Sector Head, Corporates, Vistra Group
03/29/2022
2 pages

With borderless talent to choose from, employers must act quickly to secure the talent they want. But rules and expectations surrounding employment are unique to each country. In this article, learn the differences to take into account when hiring workers in other countries.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, United States
… the worker has. VISTRA INSIGHTS https://www.vistra.com/insights “If you direct everything they do, if they hold … while certainly less risky than hiring contractors, an EOR is not always appropriate when hiring workers abroad, even … Vistra Group This article was originally published on the website of Vistra Group on September 23, 2021.  … Saul …
Articles
Rebecca Ford, Partner, Sara Khoja, Partner, Emma Higham, Partner, Sarit Thomas, Professional Support Lawyer, Clyde & Co LLP
03/17/2022
9 pages

A new Labour Law went into effect on February 2, 2022, overhauling labour relations in the UAE. In this article, learn key changes that affect companies and what they need to consider, including changes made to gratuity, employment contracts, employer policies and flexible work patterns.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… Clyde & Co LLP Lawyers & Legal Consultants Clyde & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and … Regulation Authority. © Clyde & Co LLP 2021 www.clydeco.com 50+ Offices worldwide* 2,500 Legal professionals 4,000 … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on November 30, 2021. … Rebecca …
Articles
Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Spark Compliance Consulting
07/01/2022
4 pages

Strict liability will be imposed by the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions starting June 15, 2022, on individuals or companies for violations of the UK’s sanction measures, regardless of whether the individuals or companies knew or should have known they were violating the sanction measures. In this article, learn about the new strict liability offenses and what can be done to manage them.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United Kingdom, Global
… starting June 15, 2022, on individuals or companies for violations of the UK’s sanction measures, regardless of … Offenses 6/14/2022, By Kristy Grant-Hart Strict liability is all the rage these days. From OFAC to OFSI, the trend … Consulting This article was originally published on the website of Spark Compliance Consulting on June 14, 2022.   … …
Articles
Andrew Hinkes, Eden Rohrer, and Judie Rinearson, K&L Gates LLP
09/29/2022
2 pages

The “Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act,” lays out a bold agenda for legal reform across multiple regulatory regimes aimed at clarifying legal requirements for regulated entities to issue, trade, and provide services related to certain digital assets. This article provides a brief summary of 10 impactful provisions from the bill.

… Although a point by point summary of the 69 page bill is beyond the scope of this post, here’s a brief summary of … Vol. 65, No. 1, 2019, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3501764) 5. Authorizes spot crypto asset … K&L Gates LLP This article was originally published on the website of  K&L Gates LLP on June 7, 2022. … Andrew Hinkes, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/18/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee in the event of job termination.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement and General Release December 18, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee in the event of job termination. Resource Details Interest … Severance Pay document. Employee recognizes that for purposes of the continuation coverage requirement of …
… Global Community Starts With You You love ACC and now is your chance to share the value with your in-house …      The Perks - Share The Value, Get Rewarded! Thank you for being a valued member of ACC. To show our appreciation … ACC365 app, and social media. A $5 digital amazon.com gift card.                                       3-5 …
Articles
Erich Andersen, Miriam Longchamp, Alisa Tazioli, and Caroline Lim
11/01/2008

This article offers expert insights on finding, training, and managing in-house attorneys all over the globe.

… to make sure their interests are well represented. That is why attorneys are increasingly showing up on international … in Paris. he can be contacted at erichand@microsoft.com. cArolinE liM heads the in-house practice group in Asia … material. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
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