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Lisa Glover-Gardin
11/01/2012

High up in the clouds is unsettled legal terrain. A growing number of businesses now outsource data center functions to cloud service providers, and how this will impact the legal realm is currently being decided. Learn about the possible application of international privacy law in a multijurisdictional cloud and whether traditional licensing contracts are still relevant.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Lisa Glover-Gardin November 1, 2012 High up in the clouds is unsettled legal terrain. A growing number of businesses … that the customer may have held for many years. Cloud com- puting typically involves data processing by means of … privacy_oct11 ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
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Michael J. Zylstra and Howard H. Lamar III
12/01/2014

The number of publicly traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist attention and investment, including significant time and analysis required by the members<br />of the board of directors as to the claims, actions and observations by such activists.

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Source: ACC Docket
… traded entities under scrutiny by activist shareholders is at an all-time high. Challenges come with activist … demands, will have a more significant impact on a target com- pany and its board of directors, manage- ment team and … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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David Markatos - global legal director, M&A, Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA
06/01/2009
2 pages

Does your external counsel ever come across as disconnected? Many law firms desire a deeper understanding of their clients' business operations, structure and ways of working. Many businesses, in turn, wish that their external counsel had a clearer appreciation for the issues impacting their operations, were up to speed with their current business activities and initiatives, and were more closely attuned to their corporate culture. Introducing a secondment program is a great way to achieve many of these goals.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… that their external counsel had a clearer appreciation for the issues impacting their operations, were up to speed … their corporate culture. Introducing a secondment program is a great way to achieve many of these goals. Resource … can be reached at +32.16.27.6536 or david.markatos@inbev.com. ACC Docket 21 June 2009 Your peers have already …
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… Events ACC and Equinox this New Year! (SAN FRANCISCO) Start Date: 02/01/2025 | 1:30 PM … … ACC SFBA Members are invited to join Equinox for complimentary access on February 1st. Enjoy a class, be … and exercise at Equinox, one of the most luxurious gyms in the US. ACC Members and family 16 years and above are …
Articles
James R. Beyer -- senior employment law counsel for a large multi-national corporation, and E. Johan Lubbe -- partner, Jackson Lewis LLP
04/01/2006

Ethics codes that comply with Sarbanes-Oxley must offer anonymous whistleblowing; yet such anonymous hotlines and mandatory reporting rules are anathema to many Europeans — especially to those in Germany and France — because reporting via anonymous hotlines smacks of Nazi and
Soviet-style authoritarianism. Multinational companies are caught in the middle of this culture clash. Learn how such companies can successfully meet the competing demands of the laws on both sides of the pond.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
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… and e. Johan Lubbe The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SarbOx) is one of the United States’ most far-reaching pieces of … and procedures are usually implemented throughout the com- pany, and that’s where the problem starts. The problem … , w w w.cnil.fr/index.php?id = 4. E uropean Commis sion website on Data Protection, http://europa.eu.int/comm / …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn how the European Union's AI Act and and the GDPR have a number of common features, and read about governance at the EU and national levels.

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Region: European Union
… on the one hand, the right to protection of personal data is considered a fundamental right within the EU’s legal … humancentric approach. Luca Zannoni (luca.zannoni@dentons.com), Marco Propato (marco.propato@dentons.com) co-authored … resource was originally published April 20, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn how the European …
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H. Timothy Lopez
06/01/2011

Russia is among the top six fastest growing economies in the world, so it is easy to understand why companies are looking to invest there. From its steady economic growth to its low corporate tax rate, there are many opportunities when it comes to investing in Russia. However, there are also many risks involved. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of exploring M&A opportunities in Russia.

in Russia Author H. Timothy Lopez June 1, 2011 Russia is among the top six fastest growing economies in the world, … cost, determine equipment cost, locate raw materials and com- ponents, determine optimal logistic metrics, etc. In … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dentons
09/18/2023
4 pages

Learn about the how Canadian copyright law will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business.

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Region: Canada, North America
… will influence the development of generative AI and how it is used by business. Resource Details Interest Area: … considerations with generative AI 1 https://chat.openai.com/ … business. Thise resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in April 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
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Vijita Verma
06/01/2018
8 pages

Fools rush in when conducting business in Japan. Rather than race through a deal, most Japanese employers value group consensus decision-making — and the same is true for creating contracts and finalizing negotiations with outside parties. After learning the basics of Japanese business etiquette, in-house counsel will discover why patience truly is a virtue.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Japan, Global
… value group consensus decision-making — and the same is true for creating contracts and finalizing negotiations … She is based in Bangalore, India. vijita_verma@infosys.com The gangster clause When reviewing a Japanese contract, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Margaret Richardson and Sara M. Turner
09/01/2011

Coupled with federal funding, joint ventures with universities or nonprofits often result in major discoveries having significant commercial implications. However, without clear contractual assignments, corporations could discover themselves in front of the Supreme Court. The article describes the proactive steps involved in protecting your company’s IP.

… designated for research and development purposes.1 It is likely that inventions having significant commercial … Richardson can be contacted at mrichardson@qualitestrx.com. SARA M. TURNER is a shareholder in the Birmingham, Ala., … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Kathryn K. Mlsna and Amy D. Cline
12/01/2014

In-house lawyers contribute substantially to the development of the enterprise-wide risk management plan, but successful lawyers often go beyond this function, bringing more to the table than just legal expertise. Lawyers can best position themselves as executive leaders if they use a risk management template to develop an individual professional effectiveness plan.

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Source: ACC Docket
… board of directors and business units. Executive presence is not based on your job title — rather it is evidenced by … Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. kathryn.mlsna@gmail.com Amy D. Cline is a corporate attorney in the Chicago … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
Determining the appropriate cross-border transfer mechanism is not a decision to be taken lightly. In-house counsel must consider and weigh multiple factors including the types of data your organization transfers, your organization’s data flows, the locations of your corporate entities, cost, effort and ownership within your organization and much more.
… the appropriate cross-border transfer mechanism is not a decision to be taken lightly. In-house counsel must … compliance measures, protections and mechanisms for transferring data between the European Union and the … ticket, groceries, clothing and practically anything else online, before you entered your health data into an online
Program Materials
Kenneth Adams, Patrick De Ridder, Bryon Koepke, Alex Lawrence, Jamie Levitt, Kevin Norman, Brian Sorkin
04/11/2016

Too often we overlook provisions in contracts that we consider customary or “boilerplate” and non-negotiable. This program examines standard contract provisions and challenges the audience to look at them more critically from a litigator’s perspective. The interactive program dissects contract provisions that have hidden traps and provides tips on better risk management with an in-depth look at non-assignment clauses, liability limitations, merger clauses, choice of law clauses and other similar provisions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… De Ridder Partner McGuireWoods LLP (Lex Mundi Member Firm for USA, Virginia) Jamie Levitt Partner Morrison & Foerster … and Risk Management (Cont.) First Breakout: “What is Wrong with this Clause?” First Breakout: Objective and … Enforced? First Breakout: Cheat Sheet: http://www.lexmundi.com/ACCMidYear_Breakout_Takeaway1 Online Writings on …
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 …
Program Materials
Stephen Caso, Elizabeth Grande, Jay Martin, Sherry Williams
04/08/2014

Discuss the remaining specific challenges facing the compliance officer today; understand how to research your industry's specific compliance needs; learn about some of the hottest compliance issues that are seeing greater enforcement now; and discuss emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization.

… emerging regulatory schemes that could prove troubling for your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 8 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 800: …
Articles
Dentons
09/19/2023
3 pages

Learn about post-Covid privacy issues and takeaways for employers in recent Canadian court cases.

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Region: Canada, North America
… pages Learn about post-Covid privacy issues and takeaways for employers in recent Canadian court cases. Resource … information by private organizations. The purpose of PIPA is stated in section 2 of the legislation as follows: “The … court cases. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in May, 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/27/2020
This article touches on the similarities and differences presented by class actions and MDLs and offers a few pointers to tame those respective nightmares.
in the last decade. Both types of lawsuits can last for years and cost the company valuable time and money. … face a tangled morass of legal challenges. Litigation is on the rise and attorneys’ fees are through the roof. In … conceived, the firms run television, radio, print, and/or online advertising to seek potential plaintiffs to fill and …
Articles
Carol Rick Gibbons, Rodney A. Satterwhite, Latoya C. Asia
04/01/2010

Bullying doesn't only happen on the playground - it can happen around the water cooler in your office. Learn how to address this behavior and prevent the legal and financial problems that can result from one employee being a little too mean to another.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… employee in your company approaches you and tells you he is ter- rified to come to work. He explains that he is … with the issue promptly may have a negative impact on your com- pany — both legally and financially. What Employers … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Marilyn McClure-Demers, Jessica Pulliam, Jayne Rothman, Jeffrey Tao
05/18/2015

Discuss key steps your peers take when faced with a new lawsuit; Discuss why, when and how your peers establish and manage a litigation hold; Learn the importance of your focus as in-house counsel – it’s not just on getting those pleadings filed, but also implementing litigation holds, managing outside counsel, conducting investigations, analyzing your position, determining strategy and much more; Understand how your peers assess the financial impact a particular piece of litigation may have on your organization, and how they provide management with the tools and knowledge that management needs to make decisions about risk; Learn to take steps and create programs to prevent litigation and, when disputes occur, how to resolve them as early as appropriate for your business; discuss cost benefit analysis and risk assessment to determine whether to get in, stay in or get out; and Discuss how to conduct a thorough post mortem of each case in order to develop a list of “lessons learned” that will direct you in the future.

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Source: Meetings
… a litigation hold; Learn the importance of your focus as in-house counsel – it’s not just on getting those pleadings … occur, how to resolve them as early as appropriate for your business; discuss cost benefit analysis and risk …  and  IP  li?ga?on  and  discovery  teams,  Marilyn  is  responsible  for  managing  and   direc?ng  strategy  as …
Articles
Phillip A. Pesek
11/01/2008

This article provides guidance for managing outside counsel fees based on the hourly rate structure.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… You won der how a request for simple advic e on a simple is- sue has turned into a $5,000 bill. W hat’s worse is that … secretary of Deltic Timber Corporation a natural resources com- pany in el Dorado, AR. Phil has also served as … we’ve now gone totally global with thelaunch of our new website, www.elizabethwall.com. Here you’ll find full details …
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David Barnard,Lauren Fisher, William Heller, and Julie Maresca
10/28/2013

The proliferation of music and movie sharing sites make it easier than ever to add multimedia – motion pictures, television video, and music -- to enhance communication and training for customers and colleagues. Yet questions about permissions and licensing persist. This program will offer an introductory class on music and video public performance law and licensing. From American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers/Broadcast Music, Inc./Society of European Stage Authors and Composers, to movie and television studios, to public performance licenses, to sync licenses, and more, this program will provide an overview of current laws pertaining to music and video licensing and offer practical approaches on when organizations need to seek permission for reuse. Guidelines on how to go about securing the necessary permissions, clearances and licenses will be offered.

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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 Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 309: Lights, Camera, … into content or are they links to the content on a website (e.g. YouTube, NBC.com, etc.)? 2. Other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/31/2024
Shiny new technologies and process improvements don’t guarantee success in achieving operational objectives. It’s the people — the individuals within the legal department and throughout the organization — who truly make the difference. Learn how to lead a people-centric legal operations function with insights from Ford Motor Company’s Whitney Stefko and New Era ADR’s Rich Lee.
… … Banner artwork by Macrovector and Rvector / Shutterstock.com In corporate law departments, it’s not just about … meaningful and quantifiable data points to account for success. We won’t just discuss theory; we’ll provide … the key component of any process or technological success is the people supporting it. Having your people clearly …
Articles
Gregory Ritts, James Shannon and Martin Hopkins
12/01/2010

Many in-house and outside counsel seem reluctant to embrace the project management approach to plan development. However, a consistent system to coordinate action, measure progress and respond to change could be the key to improving legal work efficiency. The benefits of project management — greater efficiency and profitability — will only be achieved through collaboration between the department and the firm.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… charts ACC Docket 65 December 2010 Project management is a systematic approach to developing and executing a plan … Optimedia. He can be contacted at greg.ritts@razorfish.com. JAMES SHANNON is senior vice president and deputy … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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DENNIS UNKOVIC
01/01/2010

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

… · KOREA · MALAYSIA Prepared by Meritas Law Firms Meritas is an established alliance of 170 full-service law firms … BEIJING, SHANGHAI, SHENZHEN, XI’AN | WWW.GRANDFIELDLAW.COM TAIWAN Government & Foreign Direct Investment . . . . . . … It maintains a panel of arbitrators, published on its website, but the parties are free to appoint any other …
Articles
John Okray
01/01/2011

As corporate culture continues to expand on a global scale, professionals in almost every industry no longer find themselves restricted by borderlines and jurisdictions. This trend includes everyone — it would seem — except attorneys. These limitations are inconvenient and detrimental to the corporate attorney attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might bring the in-house profession into the 21st century.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… attempting to provide effective counsel. Change, however, is in the works. Explore the different reforms that might … School of Law. He can be contacted at john.okray@ambeacon.com. The opinions expressed in this article do not … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
4 pages

Learn about board responsibility and oversight on ESG issues under Hong Kong's enhanced ESG Reporting Guide issued in July 2020.

… let us focus on “G” as we start the new year. Hong Kong is one of the earliest jurisdictions to have introduced ESG … issues, from a review of 400 sample ESG reports published for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, 31 December 2021 … July 2020. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
05/01/2018

Stuck in a rut? Small Law Columnist Maryrose Delahunty how to overcome the doldrums of office life.

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Source: ACC Docket
… with excitement. I recall attending the birthday party for a friend’s one-year-old daughter many years ago. The … bite of sugar, her eyes flew wide open as if to say: “What is THIS amazing thing!” Her hands rapidly began working to … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL …
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Gregory Stern
01/01/2018

Could people’s identities be verified by a unique biometric? And would all transactions be recorded on blockchain? Tech Toolbox Columnist Gregory Stern hypothesizes what the not-too-distant future might hold.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Blockchain
Region: United States
… ChuBB group of insuranCe Companies greg.stern@chubb.com The launch of Apple’s iPhone X, equipped with a new … but also because of their legal implications. Biometrics is “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or … problems in this digital age is identity verification. For more than 50 years, we have been using a combination of …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
08/16/2012

This article focuses on three areas that affect a legal career path in the 21st century.

… Your Career By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … operations, cut costs and improve client service. For example, law firms are increasingly looking into the … of key research findings, visit http://www.futurelawoffice.com. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
So how does the diversity mandate translate for lawyers looking to position their legal departments as not only defenders of the legal faith, but also as good business partners in the quest for profitability? It’s all about finding, hiring and retaining the best, brightest and most diverse lawyers you can find.
… Docket Article Don’t Let Your Bright Stars Fade: Strategies for Building a Diverse Legal Department K. Steven Blake Lee … that embraces diversity (or alternatively, one that is indifferent or hostile) is also one of the principal … recruitment efforts of self-identified diverse lawyers to online talent management websites or affinity group job …
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