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Articles
11/19/2015

This Top Ten addreses organisations looking to take up cyber insurance as part of a broader cyber security strategy, and some key issues for in-house lawyers to bear in mind.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
1 person found this helpful.
… of a broader cyber security strategy, and some key issues for in-house lawyers to bear in mind. Resource Details Interest … and professional indemnity insurance policies, cyber risk is another matter entirely. With increasing awareness of …
Articles
Matt Jacobs, General Counsel, Black Duck Software
09/09/2014

Learn ten tips for in-house counsel to help business teams use open source software while managing risks associated with the use of such code.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Black Duck Software September 9, 2014 Learn ten tips for in-house counsel to help business teams use open source … The increasing adoption of open source software (OSS) is fundamentally changing many companies' software …
Articles
K Royal
01/01/2020
2 pages

With the California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) going into effect in 2020, here’s what US in-house counsel should consider when creating data policies.

… residents will have the right to know what personal data is collected about them and how it is used. Businesses that … comply with CCPA. The law is expected to serve as a model for other states and nations, so in-house counsel who are not … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. K Royal ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL TRUSTARC …
Program Materials
Frank DeCarlo, Charles DeLeon, Gretchen L. Klebasko
05/21/2013

Why do we have compliance programs and what does it take to make them Effective with a capital “E?” Why do we care? What is the role of in-house counsel in making sure that effectiveness is achieved and delivered? Effective ethics and compliance programs are important both preventatively – to make sure that bad conduct does not occur – and after the fact – to make sure that bad conduct gets addressed so it doesn’t continue and won’t happen again. Moreover, not having an effective program can have disastrous consequences. Come learn how to develop it into much more than a code of conduct gathering dust on the shelf.

… them Effective with a capital “E?” Why do we care? What is the role of in-house counsel in making sure that … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, May 21, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 800 - Effective … individuals are assigned overall responsibility for the program Reasonable effort must be made to avoid …
Articles
Shabbi S. Khan, Foley & Lardner
11/03/2015

This article discusses three trending topics that were discussed at the 2015 FOLEY Tech Summit by a few IoT experts.

… 1. IoT will Redefine the Expectations of Privacy Privacy is of utmost concern to consumers and enterprises alike. For consumers, the deployment of IoT devices in their homes … contact Beni Surpin at 858.847.6736 or bsurpin@foley.com. … This article discusses three trending topics that were …
Articles
CMS
11/02/2022
3 pages

Gain insights into how HR departments at German employers can help to make employees trips more sustainable, and learn about the potential legal issues that such efforts may present.

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Region: Germany
In order to make good use of this within a company, it is essential for the company to distance itself from a … mailto:paula.wernecke@cms-hs.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … Gain … may present. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on February 2, 2022. … CMS … Gain insights …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.
… don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need … a cause you care passionately about. Inevitably, somebody is going to ask you to help raise money. Does the idea of … nondescript pen, without convincing the interviewer to buy the pen. It turns out that while she was extolling the …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
2 pages

In a Post-Roe world health care provider entities must consider the impact of the decision on their ability to provide pregnancy and abortion-related services. Use this checklist to review the impact of the restrictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… and who may seek to travel to states where abortion is legal to obtain prescription drugs intended to terminate a … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com | Consider implications associated with off-label … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … In a Post-Roe world …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about potential hazards and opportunities for borrowers and lenders with regard to ESG.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia, United Kingdom, European Union
… Articles ESG Financing Pitfalls and Opportunities for Lenders and Borrowers (Dentons) Author Dentons April 24, … and in particular, sustainable finance. In the EU, there is, among other things, the EU taxonomy for sustainable … to ESG. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Weijing Wu and Chengcheng Zhang
05/11/2015

This Quick Overview explains the federal law requirements for obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States tax code.

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Interest Area: Nonprofit Organizations
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Obtaining and Maintaining §501(c)(3) tax exempt Status in the United States Author Weijing Wu and Chengcheng Zhang … This Quick Overview explains the federal law requirements for obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status under Section … under  §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue (IRS) Code is financially beneficial for a nonprofit organization. Not …
Program Materials
Kimberly Otte, Lawrence Vernaglia, David Ellenbogen
10/29/2014

Explore the unique intersection of governance, corporate compliance programs and ethical decision-making in healthcare organizations. Find out how all of that fits within the board of directors’ fiduciary duties. From bioethics to fraud to governance best practices, speakers will reveal how ethics and compliance officers in healthcare organizations can address and prevent ethics lapses and ensure the board discharges its fiduciary duties.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… relating to former roles), 1.13 (when the client is an organization) & 5.5 (multi-jurisdictional practice of … March Vision Care, Inc. 3102162303 ggalimi@marchvisioncare.com Faculty: Kimberly Otte Chief Compliance Officer Mayo … on this topic. Presentation Outline: The Outline for the Slide Presentation, and the Outline for the Program …
Articles
Law Department Management and Small Law Department eGroups
01/30/2023

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office environment, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Law Department Management and Small Law Department ACC Networks.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office … in an Open Office Environment   Question: My company is engaging in some space planning that may involve … a space when it's needed - their files and team are all online) or who share a space (office or cubicle) with another …
Articles
05/18/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Employment & Labor and Compliance & Ethics Network Forums addresses concerns about internal investigation policies and authorization of an employee's computer and electronic records in the US.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Policies and Authorization for Internal Investigation of Employee's Computer in the US … We have a system where 2 people must approve. Generally it is the Senior Vice-President (SVP) of HR and I but in some … 13, 2016) 5 Kerry Childe, Senior Corporate Counsel, Best Buy Co (Arp. 12, 2016) 6 Sarah Eisen, Regional Counsel, …
Articles
Nancy Little, Partner, McGuirewoods LLP
01/07/2014

This Top Ten focuses on protections needed in a ground lease in order for a leasehold mortgagee to consider the ground lease financeable.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Basic Terms for a Financeable Ground Lease Author Nancy Little, Partner, … by a ground lease, you need to be sure the ground lease is "financeable." A financeable ground lease includes either … in case it determines that its best course of action is to buy out the fee owner's/ground lessor's interest in the land. …
Program Materials
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/25/2011
69 pages

This presentation includes an overview of process improvement methodologies (including Six Sigma and Lean). Outlines framework for a process improvement project and showcases key tools to create a project charter, assess client requirements, and map a process. From ACC Value Challenge workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… (including Six Sigma and Lean). Outlines framework for a process improvement project and showcases key tools to … workshop, Legal Service Management, July 2010: www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Resource Details Interest Area: … for review Reviewing Departments approve Final version is executed by vendor and by Contracts Administration Paper …
Articles
Terence S. Dobbin, Pierre R. Dagenais, Renee Dankner, Christine Carron, Andres C. Garin, J. David Vincent, James Padwick and Carolyn Boyle
02/01/2007

This issue covers corporate subsidiary governance, litigation privilege, and partial pension wind-ups.

In Canada? By Terence S. Dobbin (tdobbin@ogilvyrenault.com) and Pierre R. Dagenais (pdagenais@ogilvyrenault.com), … of directors facing a bid, creates an environment that is biased toward facilitating shareholder choice and limits … topics can be accessed at the International Law Office website by inputting the five-digit reference number at …
Articles
09/10/2014

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about VAT (Value Added Tax) and Special Tax for Products and Services (STPS) regulations and how they affect the Mexican manufacturing industry.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Articles Tax Credit for VAT and STPS (Mexico) September 10, 2014 In this Quick … Mexico … Overview The maquila and manufacture industry is one of the biggest and important industries in Mexico; … de Certificación en Materia de IVA y del IEPS"), at the website www.ventanillaunica.gob.mx In general terms, …
Articles
Tom Cummins and Thomas Karalis, Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Learn about the implications of the sanctions against Russia, regarding contract performance international arbitration.

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Region: Global, Russia, United Kingdom, France, Ukraine, United States, Australia, Japan
… majeure will generally excuse non- performance if an event is unforeseeable, beyond the control of the party seeking … will be suspended if the inability to https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … was originally published on February 25, 2022 on the website of Ashurst. Authors' profile: Tom Cummins , Partner, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
01/29/2013

Representing 1,104 CLOs and general counsel from 36 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officers 2013 Survey provides an unbiased and in-depth analysis of the highest ranking lawyers in corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a prioritization of their business issues.

… corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a … My Resources … page 1 For more information visit: www.acc.com/CLOsurvey ACC’s Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 Survey … global survey of CLOs, also contains a profile of who is serving in the CLO role today and a snapshot of law …
Articles
CMS
11/08/2022
3 pages

Learn about five common misperceptions regarding the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chaina and its implications for businesses.

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Region: Europe, Germany
… (Supply Chain Act or SCDDA) has been passed. Its objective is to get companies to incorporate human rights and … mailto:marion.bernhardt@cms-hs.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … businesses. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 20, 2022. … CMS … Learn about …
Articles
Lucy Bassli and Mark Ross
10/18/2016
2 pages

This article provides tips on Legal Process Outsourcing and the future of contracting.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … For many corporations the traditional staffing model for procurement contract drafting, review and negotiation is based on a method that is both labor-intensive and … Contracting: 4 Tips Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli corpcounsel.com | May 12, 2015 From the Experts &iStock.com/CTRd the …
Articles
Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli
05/12/2015

This article provides 4 tips to follow when dealing with LPO and the future of contracting.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … For many corporations the traditional staffing model for procurement contract drafting, review and negotiation is based on a method that is both labor-intensive and … Contracting: 4 Tips Mark Ross and Lucy Bassli corpcounsel.com | May 12, 2015 From the Experts &iStock.com/CTRd the …
Articles
ACC Staff
04/01/2018

The global phenomenon surrounding the social media hashtag #MeToo has prompted many corporations to take another look at their sexual harassment policies. In a conversation with general counsel in the United States, EMEA, India, and Australia, ACC Docket delves into the law behind the movement, and outlines how legal departments everywhere can prepare for the uncertain road ahead.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, India, South Korea, Taiwan, United States
… How can the legal de- partment help? And how should com- panies respond to claims of sexual ha- rassment and all … What happens once we receive a complaint? How promptly is it being investigated? Who is doing the investigation? Is … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Checklists
Cozen O'Connor
06/27/2024
2 pages

This quick reference guide provides overview of state attorney general enforcement powers and trends.

… to My Resources … State AGs 101 An attorney general (AG) is the state’s chief legal officer and an independent … - Engage early to focus scope of inquiry. • Calibrate for the AG’s unique statutory powers and obligations. - … to subscribe to The State AG Report at www.stateAGreport.com For even more information about the important influence …
… Details & Registration … This on-demand program offers CLE in over 60 jurisdictions. Please see the bottom of the program description for additional details: Original Air Date : Tuesday, July 20, … Quebec, Yukon     *Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
As McGrath describes it, his entrance to the in-house side of the legal profession was a result of “being in the right place at the right time.”
… you ask anyone in the world what the golden age of music is, the answer should be unanimous: It’s happening right now. … of music, modern technology has made it easier than ever for the general public to listen to and interact with music … in how the end user interacts with Reservoir’s content online. As a result, McGrath is increasingly called on to …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2020
2 pages

Regardless of whether your company has expressly adopted one or more of the Core Moral Values, it is vital that you and your leaders strive to create a work environment that is fair, respectful, compassionate, honest, and responsible.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… expressly adopted one or more of the Core Moral Values, it is vital that you and your leaders strive to create a work … . … Harness the Power of the 5 Core Moral Values For decades now, compliance and ethics profes- sionals, and … of acting as a “North Star” to help employees navigate a com- plex moral landscape and make ethical choices even in
Articles
Silvia de Sousa, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
10/03/2014

This guide presents key items to keep in mind when doing business in Manitoba.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… or 855.483.7529 (Toll-Free) F: 204.934.0592 E: svd@tdslaw.com www.tdslaw.com/svd Page 2 of 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE … Lexpert as leaders in their respective practice areas. TDS is the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi – the … refer to the Knowledge and Capabilities section of our website. Acumen Corporate Development Inc. (“Acumen”), a …
Articles
Lex Mundi
01/11/2017
32 pages

In this guide, explore fundamental elements such as the regulatory body, registration and exemption requirements, securities marketing regulations, sponsor or agent engagement requirements as well as any disclosure requirements and relevant considerations when dealing with the diverse mix of societies, cultures and economies within the Asia/Pacific region.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
… Regulations for Cross-Border Security Offerings Lex Mundi is World Ready for Your Opportunities and Challenges in Asia … Offerings Cambodia Desmond Wee - desmond.wee@rajahtann.com Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Member Firm for Singapore with … from offshore electronically or by granting access to a website maintained offshore. 27 Selling restrictions …
Articles
Robert L. Miller and Reginald C. Govan
03/01/2003

If an employee is injured or injures another person as a result of consuming alcohol at an employer-sponsored event, the employer may face liability claims. Read this article to learn how you can minimize your company's potential liability.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Miller and Reginald C. Govan March 1, 2003 If an employee is injured or injures another person as a result of consuming … work, a refinery employee and nine of his coworkers headed for the picnic area to celebrate his promotion. Consistent … Chapter. He is available at Robert Miller@freddiemac.com. Reginald C. Govan is associate general counsel at …
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