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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
01/01/2018

The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the stimulus and choosing the response.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Go Fast Author Jeffrey W. Wheeler January 1, 2018 The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. jeffrey W. Wheeler assoCiate general Counsel numotion … bearing no apparent rela- tionship to its meaning. For example, “86” means the kitchen is out of some menu item. …
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Maryrose Delahunty
05/01/2017

Small Law Columnist Maryrose Delahunty expands on taking a break to enjoy the little things in life, like baking bread.

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Source: ACC Docket
… I have a habit of frequenting, I stumbled across a recipe for “No Knead Dutch Oven Bread.”6 My inter- est was piqued. I … planning, drafting, and fire-fighting. Everything we do is part of a continuum. It is unheard of to have any project … appetit!” ACC NOTES 1 www.myoneword.org/. 2 www.tidyingup.com/books/the-life- changing-magic-of-tidying-up-hc. 3 …
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
06/01/2018

Columnist Jeffrey W. Wheeler opens about how finding a job can't happen without the care and support of family and friends.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL NUMOTION … his reserves of grace, patience, and professionalism) is that I started hearing from readers of April’s column … out to facilitate folding the magazine open at the article for a little strategic leaving-around. I have plenty of …
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Gregory Stern
10/01/2017

Digital documents are on the rise in the legal industry. This article discusses how you can make the paperless transition.

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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 … working with paper that they are more efficient using it. For them, it would be a mistake to try to eliminate its use. But there is no question that digital documents have many advantages …
Anneliese Reinhold
12/01/2019
2 pages

How effectively in-house counsel can advise on risk-related issues and steer the business towards practical commercial risk mitigation solutions depends on our access to the C-suite.

… My Take: The Biggest Risk is Not Being in the Room Author Anneliese Reinhold December … assessing, mitigating, or managing it — is the top concern for board directors. Not surprisingly, the survey also found … more about ACC’s work to secure your seat — visit acc.com/governance, and while you’re there, share your Seat at …
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
09/01/2017

Jeffrey W. Wheeler, Small Law columnist, stresses the importance of maintaining your credibility to preserve your reputation and career.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler wheeler.jw@gmail.com Remember right … law school, when family members or friends started asking for your help with all sorts of things? Though critically … on a complex family law matter that a friend’s cousin is facing five states away. Perhaps the request was to write …
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Maryrose Delahunty
12/01/2017

As with any “crisis” situation, we need to remember to step back and gather all the facts before jumping to conclusions.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Management (LDM) Committee and to LDM Chair Stephen Roth for this outstanding presentation. The statement was: “Don’t … that people “train” us with their behavior. If someone is regularly unreliable or prone to exag- geration, we feel … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF …
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Maryrose Delahunty
12/01/2012
1 pages

This article reflects on the human need to be acknowledged; it looks at various scenarios in which people go unseen or are hyper-visible.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. maryrose delahunty viCe preSidenT And … in suburbia, I rarely drive into the city. However, for the many commuters, the area has a convenient shuttle bus … lesson that Providence has dropped into my lap. The lesson is that people — all people — need to be seen. That is what a …
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
01/01/2015

Here’s the thing: You are a “computer person,” just like you’re a “telephone person” and a “doorknob person.” You may not love it, and it may exasperate you daily, but it’s integral to your life, and a few minutes’ effort can go a long way toward tamping down chaos.

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Source: ACC Docket
… You headed home, and rain began to fall; you searched for the wipers but only managed to illuminate the cruise- … many times: “I get so much email, and the urgent stuff is hidden among countless newsletters, advertisements and … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Jeffrey W. Wheeler VICE PRESIDENT …
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Bill Mordan
07/01/2008

The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan re-examines the truths behind the theory which asserts that "in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence."

… June 30, 2008 The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan … her job, the employee earns recognition and consideration for promo- tion to the next level in the hierarchy. And … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is area vice president and general counsel …
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Bill Mordan
03/01/2010

Columnist Bill Mordan uses some of Yogi Berra's famous quotes and applies them to in-house counsel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… . … March 2010ACC Docket 108 CAREERPath Bill Mordan is senior vice president and general counsel for reckitt Benckiser Group plc, a global consumer products … with ACC Docket. He can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com I t’s time to write that book you’ve been thinking about. …
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
06/01/2017

Jeffrey W. Wheeler, Small Law columnist, discusses the importance of having soft skills being second-nature in case a work issue should arise.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Jeffrey W. Wheeler … was promptly set and forgotten, and the back-up key is probably somewhere in the lower dresser drawer — where … I never bought any. A friend, who is a security expert for our state’s legislature, heard about the guns, and …
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John Page
09/01/2015

ACC Board Chair John Page introduces the September Technology and IP Issue.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. John E. Page ACC BOARD CHAIR It’s All About … electronic signatures or hates email). However one thing is certain: We are becoming more technically savvy simply … is, and migrating to an environment where fewer end points for said data exist. Perhaps a good place to start is by …
Whitnie Wiley
09/01/2019
2 pages

What can you, as a leader in your organization, do to change the perception amongst your more tech phobic lawyers?

… However, if you are a bit older, maybe your first thought is fear. Certainly, when I think of tech leaders, I think of … leaders of our times, nor most of the companies they work for. In reality, however, that is far from the truth. … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
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Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2017

There is a difference between encountering negative events and possessing a negative mindset. Here are a few ways that these negative events can benefit our lives, if we choose to let them.

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Source: ACC Docket
… of Negativity Author Whitnie Wiley October 1, 2017 There is a difference between encountering negative events and … Without a doubt, it is a challenge, particularly for managers, to have adequate time to interact with … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION …
Articles
Julie Richer
01/01/2020
2 pages

In ACC Docket's inaugural Legal Ops Brief, Columnist Julie Richer explains the buzz behind legal operations and how it can help your department.

… Articles Legal Ops Brief: What is Legal Operations? Author Julie Richer January 1, 2020 2 … surveys a year related to legal ops, and more and more com- panies are hiring legal operations leads. So, what … Each law department is different, and what works for one company may not work for another. So, it is important …
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. All Internet data that is … and read any data composed, sent, or received through our online connections and stored in the Company communications …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert
10/30/2009

An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can have. Most lawyers work hard to establish contacts, particularly in the early stages of their careers, but over time, many misuse their networks or forget about them altogether. To prevent this from happening, in-house lawyers need to be sure to avoid the most common mistakes even seasoned attorneys can make when it comes to the care and feeding of their networks.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 30, 2009 An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can … assets a corporate attorney can have. Whether looking for job leads, advice, a mentoring relationship or a referral … Counsel, ©2009, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
11/15/2012
2 pages

The report, Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field, is part of Robert Half Legal’s 12th annual Future Law Office project. Following are highlights from the research.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… report, Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field, is part of Robert Half Legal’s 12th annual Future Law Office … in IT. Nearly six in 10 (59 percent) lawyers interviewed for the Future Law Office project said their law firms will … in the legal profession visit http://www.futurelawoffice.com. For the latest career and management trends in the legal …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
08/31/2011
2 pages

Important points to consider about your current position and how to keep your job safe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Security By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … highlight your multitasking abilities as you look for your next position or seek to enhance your standing with … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Program Materials
Heather Buchta, Marty Mellican, John Pavolotsky
10/18/2016

Come to a discussion of best practices for managing commercial software licensing and acquisition of software as a service (SAAS) offerings for internal use and customer deployment. The session will address trends in software and SAAS contracting, cloud computing, and global contracts. A panel of experts will provide practical advice on key clauses and terms found in software licenses and SAAS contracts, including an analysis of the plain meaning and effect of common obligations and responsibilities found in these agreements.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… October 18, 2016 Come to a discussion of best practices for managing commercial software licensing and acquisition of … Managing the Process Understand the Business Case What is the software application What is the purpose Is it mission … Heather Buchta Quarles & Brady LLP heather.buchta@quarles.com Marty Mellican Flexera Software …
Program Materials
10/18/2016

This interactive session will explore the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and pro bono, with a particular focus on how legal department leaders can develop pro bono programs to complement their companies’ CSR efforts and increase impact.

… 729-6699  (202) 296-0303 fax www.cpbo.org  cpbo@acc.com Chief Legal Officers on the Intersection of Pro Bono and … company-wide volunteer days, foundation managed intranet for volunteers) Examples Ford Goldman Sachs Salesforce * … and foundation’s interests * Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) is a global partnership project of the Association of …
Articles
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, Kathleen M. Massey, Laura E. Ellsworth
01/01/2005

The rules of civil procedure are once again being amended, this time to update them for document production in the digital age. Judge Shira A. Scheindlin talks about what the proposed changes will mean for in-house counsel. She also gives advice and her top ten tips on conducting e-discovery in the current murky shadow of Rule 26, to avoid garnering sanctions for inadvertently violating a discovery order, or worse yet charges of spoliation of evidence.

… without Sanctions [ ] January 2005 ACC Docket 57 IT IS INDISPUTABLE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY of business records In … most discussion? [JUDGE SCHEINDLIN]: I can. The Advisory Com- mittee on Civil Rules has just published for com- ment a … http://www.krollontrack.com/LawLibrary/. • Ken Withers’ website, www.kenwithers.com. Withers is a researcher with the …
Articles
Mark Tonkovich, Baker & McKenzie
05/01/2014
18 pages

An informative primer on accessing foreign tax information networks under the OECD Model Convention.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… LLP, Toronto (e-mail: mark.tonkovich@bakermckenzie.com). While I appreciate the insights provided by other … The paramount goal in interpreting Canada’s tax treaties is to give the text meaning based upon the language used and … documents. 51 See the Department of Finance treaty website, supra note 1. Canada also has an additional 16 tax …
Articles
Samuel Toward
04/17/2014

Properly executing a legal hold need not be an overly complicated or intimidating process. What it does require, however, is thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect the business. This article contains ten best practices for creating a systematic process for executing legal holds.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Best Practices for Executing Legal Holds Author Samuel Toward April 17, 2014 … or intimidating process. What it does require, however, is thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect … action. Failure to prepare for a legal hold is like not buying insurance - if you don't have it when you need it, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
05/08/2013

This report presents results on a subset of respondents from the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) 2013 Survey, published in January 2013. A total of 1,104 individuals from 36 countries participated in this survey to provide a global outlook of CLOs worldwide. This report provides results and analysis of respondents from Canada (n=50) as well as demographic information, such as staffing, budget changes, revenue and more, while also exploring intangibles such as CCLOs’ top legal and business concerns for the past 12 months and their anticipations for the future.

… intangibles such as CCLOs’ top legal and business concerns for the past 12 months and their anticipations for the … My Resources … PAGE 1 For more information visit: www.acc.com/CCLOsurvey ACC’s Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 SURVEY – … PAGE 20 Overall Survey Results • Canada Question: What is your current title? Value Percent General Counsel 44% …
Program Materials
Michael F. Cunningham - assistant vice president, staff counsel, Infinity Insurance Group; Michael S. Houlden - managing attorney, American International Group, Inc.; Brian T. Kenner - vice president, staff legal services, Zurich; and M. Joseph Meynier, IV - managing attorney, Progressive Insurance Company
04/20/2004

A presentation on metrics methodologies.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 209:Metrics Methodologies Michael F. Cunningham Assistant … F. Cunningham is assistant vice president, staff counsel for Infinity Insurance Company in Birmingham, Alabama. …
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Barney Hearnden, Pietro Cavasola, and Jacques Isnard
10/01/2016
74 pages

This article aims to explain the landscape across Europe’s main markets, and to highlight the key differences in each of those markets.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
in material EU markets (excluding Switzerland which is a member of EFTA, not the EU). Note that in some cases, … such questions when it has published these answers on its website in the dedicated section (at the very latest at the … Jacques Isnard T +33 1 4738 5500 E jacques.isnard@cms-bfl.com Bruno Zabala T +33 1 4738 5500 E bruno.zabala@cms-bfl.com
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
… Julia Morton Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most … context. Groups like Ceres, and most recently Envonet.com, compile company disclosures on environmental and climate …
Articles
03/03/2022

A selection of resources on US sanctions and export controls against Russia in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Region: Global, United States, Russia
… on US sanctions and export controls against Russia in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Resource Details … on US sanctions and export controls against Russia in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine (links to … Emerson Siegle) " United States Responds to the Crisis in Ukraine with Additional Sanctions and Export Controls " …
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