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Articles
06/01/2018

This article examines industry changes resulting from an automated workforce and identifies future trends.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Kill the Labor Force? ENEDINA CARDENAS Automation is redefining the workplace. While some may fear that … Retailers are closing their brick and mortar stores to do online business. And self-checkout aisles at grocery stores … examples of when invention and improvements were feared for reasons similar to those espoused today: mass production …
Program Materials
10/30/2014

Despite the CLO’s best efforts, Legal is almost always viewed as a cost center within the corporation. What are the most effective ways that you as a CLO can continuously prove your value to the company, what metrics do you use to do it, and how do you get the company to see the cost savings that result from early and regular consultation with Legal?

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… October 30, 2014 Despite the CLO’s best efforts, Legal is almost always viewed as a cost center within the … Do you assess categories similar to the ones listed above for your in-house department? iii. Do you assess both cost … search the ACC online resource library at http://www.acc.com/legalresources/index.cfm 1. Leading Practices in Law …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/22/2017

This is a sample personnel policy concerning corporate credit card use.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Corporate Credit Card Use May 22, 2017 This is a sample personnel policy concerning corporate credit card … Card Company”) Corporate credit cards to employees for purchasing business travel services and accommodations. … the [CREDIT CARD COMPANY APPLICATION] located on Company Online and request that his/her supervisor send an email …
Articles
Bjarne P. Tellmann
09/01/2017

Career Path Columnist Bjarne P. Tellmann discusses the various types of diversity that a company needs in order to succeed.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bjarne P. Tellmann SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL PEARSON … “Facebook Engineering VP Explains Why ‘Cognitive Diversity is the Most Powerful Tool,’” Fast Company, at www. … McKinsey study found that companies in the top quartile for racial and eth- nic diversity were 35 percent more likely …
Articles
Bjarne P. Tellmann
03/01/2018

In his final Career Path column, Bjarne P. Tellmann shares how to embrace change — no matter how daunting.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Career Path: Time for a Change Author Bjarne P. Tellmann March 1, 2018 In his … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bjarne P. Tellmann GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER PEARSON bjarnetellmann@pearson.com Your team is likely to experience the emotional and logistical hurdles …
Whitnie Wiley
11/01/2019
2 pages

Work-life balance is not about having equal energy for all parts of our life. Instead, it's about taking care of yourself and identifying your priorities.

… Whitnie Wiley November 1, 2019 2 pages Work-life balance is not about having equal energy for all parts of our life. Instead, it's about taking care of … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
Jeffrey W. Wheeler
11/01/2019
2 pages

"To sharpen the saw," sometimes it's important to learn, play, and rest before tackling your to-do list.

… storage. I’d taken it to the shop a couple of years back for a new stylus, belt, and whatever passes for a tune-up … headache with little hope of success. My extended family is spread as far across the continental states as the map … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL NUMOTION …
James A. Nortz
11/01/2019
2 pages

Though most businesses avoid using this particular word, Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz argues that it should be synonymous with "ethics."

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … Morality — the “M” word — is not one that you hear bandied about in the workplace very … of business morality.” I suppose there are several reasons for this general aversion to using the “M” word in the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz FOUNDER & PRESIDENT AXIOM COMPLIANCE & …
Articles
Mark Roellig
06/01/2018

Honest performance reviews are the only way your employees can make reasoned decisions about their future lives and careers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… the team based on its performance. The most important task is build- ing your diverse and inclusive team, which will be covered in depth in future columns. For now, assume you have that team in place. The next most … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
03/01/2018

Creating an outline or script before an important discussion can increase the effectiveness of the verbal communication. Here's how.

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Source: ACC Docket
… the value of crafting a good script or roadmap for important conversations. Having a written roadmap keeps … can also increase the effectiveness of the verbal com- munication. Those of us who participated in Moot Court … be required to argue either side. How much more valuable is that training now as we engage in high-level business …
Articles
James Wong
05/01/2010
1 pages

Columnist James Wong discusses the benefits to becoming an adjunct professor.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. What is an adjunct professor? To break it down in legal terms, an … contract worker in academia. The contract can be for the period of a term, a year or longer. The position can … me qualify for CLe credits. What are the adjunct’s time com- mitments? Less than you would think — probably six hours …
Maryrose Delahunty
10/01/2019
2 pages

If you feel stuck at work, recall your initial excitement and determine what you need to do to reignite that spark.

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Audience: Small Law Departments
… thousands of offices of outside counsel attorneys. Service is inherent to the practice of law for outside counsel. Setting a tone of service and solicitude … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
02/16/2011
3 pages

This article includes a six-step action plan to help you become more productive on both the individual and team levels by making better use of three important resources time, technology and human resources.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … – time, technology and human resources. Manage Schedules For most corporate counsel, time management is the … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Program Materials
Gant Redmon, General Counsel & Vice President of Business Development, C03 Systems Inc.
06/27/2013

Overview of issues related to social media's use in corporate communication. Includes guidance on creating a social media policy.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… Corporate Communication Today: That level of discretion is foreign to your younger workforce That workforce believes: … problems tend to arise. With more and more people speaking for your brand (or appearing to be doing so), the risks can … Employers May 24, 2012 http://www.employmentlawalliance.com/Templates/media/files/Power%20 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This sample is an executive summary of a contract policy.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policy – Executive Summary June 26, 2017 This sample is an executive summary of a contract policy. Resource … provide examples of best practices and suggest strategies for effective contract management. The mandatory directives … Protection of XXXXX Intellectual Property Electronic and online contracts Contract Execution Protocol The Policy’s …
Checklists
Exterro, Inc.
08/29/2023
3 pages

This checklist provides a means to determine if your business is affected by the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). If your business falls under this category, this checklist also covers building action items that move the organization toward compliance.

… checklist provides a means to determine if your business is affected by the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). If your … of Utah and establishes data privacy responsibilities for companies doing business in the state. In broad strokes, … if they child is under 13, as regulated by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). · Rights over …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq., Robert Half Legal
03/31/2011
3 pages

Read this article to learn tips for turning adversity into opportunity.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… March 31, 2011 3 pages Read this article to learn tips for turning adversity into opportunity. Resource Details … Opportunity By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This is a sample social media policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Social Media Policy 2015 December 22, 2015 This is a sample social media policy. Resource Details Interest … that you should know before engaging in any type of online conversation that might impact [COMPANY]. You'll know … on Social Media, you should disclose that you work for [COMPANY]. Your friends may know you work for [COMPANY], …
Articles
Ophélie Lainé, Dounia Bichara, Marion Corade, University of Montpellier
01/29/2015

Standard provisions are considered as time and money savers. However, they are not always free of risks and may raise several questions about contract law, consumer law and competition law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Spain, United Kingdom, European Union
… been inserted." In order to determine whether the clause is standard, parties have to evidence that the clause is … the French Court of cassation has ruled that in a contract for computer services, the client was bound to grant to the … this clause requires hotels to provide on their website the same or higher price than the one shown on the …
Articles
Andreas Stargard, Paul Hastings; and John Oxenham, Nortons Inc.
09/19/2014
9 pages

This paper examines the role that the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) plays as a multi-national organization that enforces competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Africa, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… pages This paper examines the role that the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) plays as a … pp. 198-203 Andreas STARGARD andreasstargard@paulhastings.com l Partner, Paul Hastings, Brussels John OXENHAM … awareness of most competition lawyers. The organisation is not new, however, nor are its Competition Rules and …
Articles
05/21/2020
16 pages

The global legal landscape of the cannabis market can be confusing. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about global regulations, state of the industry, the basics of the market and more. Meritas produced this resource in 2019.

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Region: Global
… companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. But the global legal landscape is confusing and constantly evolving, making it essential for … LLP Toronto, Ontario, CANADA Email: wabrams@mindengross.com Tel: +1 416 362 3711 Monica Bonnett Posse Herrera Ruiz …
Articles
08/01/2012

Meet our 2012 Value Champions, an inaugural group that has not only sought value but demonstrated it, in ways that other in-house
counsel and their external law firm partners can emulate.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… A fair return or equivalent in goods, services or money for something exchanged; relative worth in utility or … Value Challenge program. “Four years in, the change curve is well along; this is the way the world is moving. this year … auction “Sourcing Room,” which encourages aggressive fee com- petition among the qualified law firms. A scorecard is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
All too often, engaging a new service or entering into a different transaction — and assuming certain risks as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that will help in-house counsel balance their dual guide and strategic advisor roles as they seek the right path.
… as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that … prioritizing important items, and referring to a request for proposal. Rely on experts. Your procurement team should … losing you as a customer; selling you what you intend to buy; and making sure its product descriptions accurately …
Articles
06/17/2021

A selection of resources regarding the new standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, regarding the transfer of personal data under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Region: European Union, Europe
… you will be automatically redirected to the third-party website where the relevant article is published. " Standard Contractual Clauses for International Transfers " (June 4, 2021), by the European …
Articles
Global Legal Group
08/23/2019
153 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding Financial Services disputes across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… Wolf Theiss C RD Commercial Dispute Resolution WWW.ICLG.COM The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Financial … Please call +44 20 7367 0720 Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … information including administrative law decisions on its website. These include the imposition of sanctions on …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
12/01/2018

As career professionals, the question isn’t “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is “What do you want to be when you grow?”

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Source: ACC Docket
… “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is “What do you want to be when you grow?” Resource Details … I had never had any claims on our house or cars with this com- pany. Armed with the knowledge that many other agents … in this reassessment, I discovered that we were eligible for rate discounts for a number of factors including having …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These guidelines outline the legal implications of blogging about the company and also include recommended best practices to consider when posting about the company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guidelines: 1.0 [COMPANY] believes in fostering a thriving online community and supports blogging as a valuable … The [COMPANY] Personal Blog Guidelines have been developed for [COMPANY EMPLOYEES] who maintain personal blogs that … Any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information is obviously off-limits for your blog per the Proprietary …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2017

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Check The Drama At The Door: A Ten-Point Checklist For Avoiding And Resolving Workplace Conflict (Short Form) February 25, 2017 This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace … 858-652-3117 | E-mail: patti.perez@ogletreedeakins.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample software use policy and code of ethics.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Software Use Policy and Code of Ethics July 29, 2017 This is a sample software use policy and code of ethics. Resource … license, any duplication of copyrighted software, except for backup and archival purposes, is a violation of the law. … that is distributed freely through bulletin boards and online systems. It is the policy of COMPANY to pay shareware …
Articles
Mark Roellig
05/01/2018

Being an effective leader isn't about posters, slogans, memos, PowerPoints, or speeches. Your actions must be consistent with what you believe.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … My intent for this column is to highlight learnings I have acquired through my 45 years … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER …
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