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Freya Smith
08/01/2016
2 pages

In this member profile, Freya Smith discusses how to build an in-house team from the ground up.

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Region: Australia
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments
… 18 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 F reya Smith is a legal professional with a unique background. Still relatively new to her role as Legal Counsel for Asia Pacific at OFX, Freya is responsible for leading the … acla_journal_mar16.indd 18 4/03/2016 1:37 PM acla.acc.com 19VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 requires me to have …
Articles
Craig S. Long
04/01/2009
2 pages

Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worse, I didn’t have a friend or mentor at my disposal. For better or worse, I was on my own. Fortunately, I was … was less than comfortable. a few years of experience, com- bined with a healthy amount of intro- spection, has … information with clients and business partners. This is particu- larly true if you work in a different geographic …
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Eric Ho and Theodore (Ted) F. Claypoole
12/01/2008

This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… field all legal questions. you learn that your company is preparing to acquire a target with significant … establishing the business objectives and rationale for the deal help to prioritize which aspects of the IP … or more commercially valuable features of the target’s key com- mercial products or product lines. Proper claim coverage …
Articles
James Nortz
03/01/2016

Just as a dog strains against its leash, constrained employees struggle against their shackles. Unleash them and reap the rewards.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2019
4 pages

Instead of allowing good to be good enough, use these tips to start every day with purpose and to live a more productive life.

… Lead the Way: Opportunities for Improvement Author Whitnie Wiley October 1, 2019 4 pages … Are you growing in your personal and professional life? It is difficult, if not out- right impossible, to be in today’s … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
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Bill Mordan
03/01/2016

Bill Mordan's March Careerpath opines on the usefulness of brevity.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Michael Caplan, Partner, Nikhil Shah, Consultant, and Catherine Gamble, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
09/11/2020
3 pages

This article provides an overview of the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, issued in October 2020. The article analyzes several of the 2020 Strategy’s key initiatives.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Strategy), with the stated aim of creating a “more secure online world for Australians, their businesses and the essential services … fit for purpose - the rapidly evolving ‘Infratech’ space is a great example of this. Of course, increased …
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Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Bank Locations Silicon Valley Bank had 17 branches in … estimates it will be able to recover — and a certificate for however much is left beyond that. The advanced dividend is not yet known. …
Articles
05/05/2020
4 pages

This article explains the top ten amendments to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that were made after the 2018 American midterm elections. These new amendments affect Canadian IP law .

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Canada
… the basic term of copyright protection in Canada is life of the author plus 50 years. Under the USMCA, that … addition, the USMCA contemplates providing “safe harbors” for internet service providers (ISPs). Such safe harbors will … Policy (UDRP) for its .ca domain registry and online public access to a reliable database of contact …
Program Materials
Heidi Franken
10/18/2016

This presentation describes the purpose of a whistleblower program.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
… effectively matters are resolved, the better the outcome for investors and Ontario’s capital markets The OSC Whistleblower Program is an additional tool designed to assist us in identifying … Avenue through which potential whistleblowers submit the online form Why Market Participants Should Prepare * Research …
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Erica Fischer, Charles Hooker, Alisa Key, Monique Liburd, Jack Wessel
10/17/2016

A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
… of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a … Audience Question: For those of you that are in-house, how is trademark work managed? Primarily by an in-house team … Enforcement Strategies How do you prioritize your online policing and enforcement efforts? Is it business led, …
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Berkeley Research Group
10/17/2016
45 pages

This study aims to provide a snapshot of the current state of cybersecurity practices across leading global organizations, and to advise organizations in improving their cybersecurity programs.

… and developments have caused. Information in today’s world is as valuable as physical assets, and cybersecurity—the … as important as physical security. Failure to prepare for the risks of a breach can be as costly to an organization … Tom Brown Managing Director 646.862.0979 tbrown@thinkbrg.com Walter Mix III Managing Director 213.261.7712 …
Articles
Peter O. Hughes and Deborah A. Keller
03/01/2002

Discusses how medical leave situations must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and consider the ADA and state discrimination laws, as well as the FMLA. Also includes a checklist of considerations.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ("R&D"), Dorothy Green, has been out on FMLA medical leave for almost 12 weeks for cancer treatments, but has already … reserved. March 2002 ACCA Docket 4 1 • l Peter 0. Hughes is a partner at Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, IVIariani & … matters. He is available at phughes@stantonhughes.com. Deborah A. Keller is associate general counsel at KPMG …
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James P. Barry and Robert J. Meyer
06/01/2003

This must-read article outlines liability issues that may arise for corporate counsel should their companies operate overseas, urges that companies assess their risk for such situations, provides guidance as to how to best minimize this risk, and more.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles An Alien's Action for Tort: Potential Corporate Liability for Human Rights … the past their own citizens. Largely unnoticed by many com- two decades has been the transformation of the Alien … rights reserved. June 2005 ACCA Docket 2 3 James P. Barry is senior counsel litigation for International Paper Company …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
06/02/2014

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

… general counsel, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Fred Stein is a member of the executive management team at Redbox, which …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.     •  Review  the  website,  every  word.  Review  any  intranet.       ACC 2014 …        b.    Ad  Hoc  Approach  to  Meas.      Consistent  Com.                                    of  Mul?-­‐Dim.       …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/20/2023
In order to improve as crisis managers, Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience public crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #crisismanagement
… proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by art_of_sun / Shutterstock.com I'm a little tired of "best of" awards, truth be told. In … a large chunk of your waking hours for nothing. The thing is, there's not a great deal awards can teach us. In fact, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
I have gone through this transition several times, and have some tips to share. Your team members watch you very carefully. They notice with whom you have coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and who has a chance to interact with you. You need to act differently, and allocate your time fairly.
… Unfortunately, the day the promotion takes effect is the day you need to move from being a friend to being … to share expenses. But it creates a different perception for the other team members — and one’s perception is his or … I have to force myself to do this. One method I employ is buying a large coffee and not returning to my office until it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In keeping with this month’s theme, I thought I would provide a basic introduction to a risk assessment technique that in my opinion has been somewhat neglected recently. Decision tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so.
… tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so. … been exposed to or at least heard the acronym “LRA” (short for litigation risk analysis), which is how decision tree … to determine whether it is better for your company to buy or lease a building, license or build your law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
An entity’s culture over time reflects the collective values of the leadership. And any communications on culture need to be totally aligned with those values or you lose credibility, which will have a negative impact on the organization.
… Securities, and Governance Source: ACC Docket … There is a lot of talk in leadership materials and in corporate … America on the criticality of having the right culture for your business. This is true because to be successful, … must result in termination. During the days of the dot-com explosion, many of those companies with silly.com type …
Articles
10/18/2016
62 pages

This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… biases from the decision-making process. But an algorithm is only as good as the data it works with. Data is frequently … corporation. CLR and the authors are solely responsible for the content of their publications. * Postdoctoral … It’s a Movement, FORBES (Nov. 20, 2013), http://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjeevsardana/2013/11/20/bigdata …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Ensuring that their leaders demonstrate global perspective and diversity of thought will be key to their success.
… SHEET Bust those silos. Reducing compartmentalization is key to integrating far-flung corporate wings, but this … neglect face time. Bring together global team members for in-person interaction — not the technological kind. Are … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Recent guidance from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?
… from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should … Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. Step three. Prepare and … the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Privacy Act, the …
Articles
Krishna Y. McVey - managing attorney, labor and employment law group, Michelin North America, Inc.
04/01/2006

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 31, 2006 Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family … s is that th ere are ben efits for bo th employe es and com panies in t aking those steps . Here’s a q uick review of …
Articles
Kerry B. Fisher
06/01/2001

A litigator turned ADR convert talks about the very strong merit behind this style of problem solving. It just may benefit your client, your department, and your career. And no, you won’t look wimpy for suggesting it to your boss.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles ADR: It’s Not Just For Wimps Author Kerry B. Fisher June 1, 2001 A litigator … be of any value in a mediation setting. Keiry B. Fisher is a former Baltimore city prosecutor and has spent the last … Approaches to Solving Workplace Disputes" at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/fmOO/disputes.html. • "Alternative …
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Robert Half International
10/24/2011

This article contains information on the research initiative that highlights key trends and provides timely advice to help you recruit and retain talented employee teams of all generations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 19 75 19 80 19 85 19 90 19 95 20 00 20 05 The Hula Hoop® is launched and sells for $1.98. Twenty-five million were sold in four months. The … more information on hiring and retention, visit roberthalf.com. Generations We Surveyed • Generation Y: Born primarily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample master license agreement for production use.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Use Master License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample master license agreement for production use. Resource Details Interest Area: … Licensee the Licensee Data; (ii) provide telephone and online standard support, as well as periodic updates to …
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Marc Barennes, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union, and Pascale Hecker, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union
09/19/2014
25 pages

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… cases Doctrines l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Marc BARENNES marcbarennes@gmail.com l Legal secretary, … 1. As observed by an experienced American litigator, 1 it is more than likely that, when reviewing a brief, “ the last … the European Commission (hereinafter “Commission”) on its website, the total amount of "nes imposed on undertakings …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
If the opportunity to head the legal department at a company that runs one of the most iconic western consumer brands in China didn’t arise last year, Joseph Chan would likely be thinking about how to spend his retirement after a successful career as a partner in a major US law firm.
in a major US law firm. Instead, he says he feels like he is embarking on a new career as chief legal officer of Yum …  (Aug. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Articles
04/18/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Network on their Forum. It addresses the use of indemnification provisions in Business Association Agreements (BAAs) in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2017 This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, … Wisdom of the Crowd Resource.)   Question: I am looking for insight to provide more context on industry standards … (CMS)/Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The closer our BAA and/or the Covered Entity BAA is
Articles
09/29/2006

Inter Alia (October 2006)

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2006 INTER Alia news, notes, & datebook information for the corporate counselor A delegation from China’s Hebei … future. With a population of 68 million, Hebei province is located in northern China and completely surrounds Bei­ … More information on MJP can be found at www.acca.com/php/cms/index.php?id=83. Washington Adopts MJP In-house …
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