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Articles
06/30/2014

This is a press release where Princeton Healthcare paid to settle a disability discrimination suit with EEOC.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Discrimination Suit with EEOC June 30, 2014 This is a press release where Princeton Healthcare paid to settle … failed to consider leave as a reasonable accommodation, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). … PHCS's policy meant that employees who were not eligible for FMLA leave were fired after being absent for a short …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
09/15/2012

Add social media to the growing list of corporate worries. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed by Robert Half Legal said they are concerned about the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies. Resource … Media By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … is available to download at http://www.futurelawoffice.com. For the latest career and management trends in the legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
07/25/2013

This is a same voluntary code of conduct for mobile app short notices developed through the Multi-Stakeholder Process on Application Transparency convened by the United States Department of Commerce.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Information Administration (NTIA) July 25, 2013 This is a same voluntary code of conduct for mobile app short notices developed through the … parties. App developers should be aware that California’s Online Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws may also …
Program Materials
Katerina Galanopoulou, Intellectual Property Manager, Microsoft Greece
06/26/2013

Brief overview of software copyright enforcement in the European Union and EU jurisdictions.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Belgium, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
… Intellectual Property Manager Microsoft Greece Why is Piracy Important to Prosecute? Economic Impact Global … piracy Cooperation with Authorities Right Holders’ Support for Authorities ►Early Investigation and Clearance ►Technical … Spamming, Malware, Spyware etc.) Protecting Safe and Legal Online World Close Cooperation is Key to Success! Modified …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/27/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Winc Group GC Troy Swan about the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket … Development Source: ACC Docket … “The chief task in life is simply this : to identify and separate matters so that I … with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but …
Event
Start Date: 02/01/2025 | 1:30 PM
… Events ACC and Equinox this New Year! (PALO ALTO) 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
The importance of succession planning for corporate law departments and the law firm practice group leaders who serve them is understood, even if it’s often honored in the breach.
… Docket Article Succession Planning: A Joint Primer for the GC and Outside Lawyer V. Nicole “Nici” Comer C. … and the law firm practice group leaders who serve them is understood, even if it’s often honored in the breach. … organic growth strategy. We are making a big push into online mortgages and other electronic products as customer …
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Kevin Cramer, Jeremy Fraiberg, Clay Horner, Doug Marshall, Don Ross, Steve Sigurdson, Diane M. Lank, Rupi S Badwal, Black Murray, Scott Wilkie, and Tina Pearce
09/01/2006

This issue includes articles about defensive tactics, border and travel problems, navigating international tax authority and risk management in Canada.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… Steve Sigurdson Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (www.osler.com) The mergers and acquisitions market continues to heat up … in both countries. M&A practice in Canada and the US is broadly similar, with many common law principles being … activity following Inco’s initial friendly offer for Falconbridge — had a collective value of Can$30 billion, …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
01/01/2004

More than ever before, corporate boards and their lawyers are squarely in the spot light. Transparency, independence, and informed decision-making are among important governance program features that many believe will help keep companies on track. Companies such as Alcan Inc, Avnet Inc, Bell Canada Enterprises, Cargill Incorporated, ChevronTexaco, Intel Corporation, Lyondell Chemical Company, and Praxair, Inc. share information on board structure and function, board-level practices related to broader governance initiatives, and describe the role of in-house lawyers in helping to develop these programs.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Counsel ACC’s Leading Practice Profiles: www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php LEADING PRACTICES IN BOARD … January, 2004 Good governance is more than just a fleeting fad — it’s a necessity in … summary in Section II and accessible via the company’s website) as a leading practice. ß Commitment to Excellence in
Articles
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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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 …
Articles
Thomas L. Sager, Scott L. Winkelman
01/01/2001

Statistically driven and data intensive, Six Sigma has emerged as the latest and hottest quality initiative within corporate America. Learn how you can apply this strategy for increasing client satisfaction and reducing costs within your legal department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Six Sigma: Positioning for Competitive Advantage Author Thomas L. Sager, Scott L. … and Scott L. Winkelman 9" ^_^S ix Sigma Thomas L. Sager is vice president and assistant general counsel, DuPont … early con­ verts, the Six Sigma Academy is at www.6-sigma.com. The statistical nuts and bolts of Six Sigma training …
Articles
Laura Dorman and Joe Sremack
09/01/2015

Recent global regulatory changes have resulted in sanctions and litigation arising from violations of individuals’ data privacy rights due to mishandlings of data requests. Apart from the standard data privacy control of one’s organizational data, similar data privacy processes and considerations should be applied when responding to data requests.

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Source: ACC Docket
… often responsible for ensur- ing that private information is not exposed, and managing the repercus- sions if such an … respond to various forms of data requests. The most com- mon type is a discovery request, which is a … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Event
Start Date: 02/01/2025 | 1:30 PM
… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/03/2017

This is a sample bill of sale regarding used equipment.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Used Equipment Bill of Sale February 3, 2017 This is a sample bill of sale regarding used equipment. Resource … ADDRESS] (the "Company 2"). 1. PURCHASE OF USED EQUIPMENT. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, … Company 2agrees to sell and Company 1 agrees to buy the merchandise described in [SECTION 2], below, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of conduct and conflicts of interest policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Conduct and Conflicts of Interest Policy May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of conduct and conflicts of interest policy. … [COMPANY] employees. Purpose: To establish guidelines for employees in regard to ethical behavior and the avoidance … with whom a romantic relationship exists Selling or buying anything from [COMPANY], except on the same terms and …
Peer Practice Examples
11/30/2009

The "STARR" framework involves coordination between client and law firm to achieve better value in complex litigation. This Value Practice resource gives details.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Peer Practice Examples Managing Finances in Complex Litigation . . . Kaye Scholer's "STARR" Approach … act information: Steven Glickstein (sglickstein@kayescholer.com) Allen Waxman (Allen.Waxman@kayescholer.com)  … The "STARR" framework involves coordination between …
Articles
Michael F. Pillow
06/01/2003

United States-based in-house counsel may sometimes find themselves asking questions regarding common contractual limitations of liability, their international enforcement, and whether there are any exceptions to such enforceability. The authors provide answers to each of these questions, and more.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1 n'MJimaSimmim IMAGINE THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO: You work for a company headquartered in Chicago that manufactures … in Brazil who owns a steel processing plant. The sale is negotiated based upon your "standard" international … steel from your customer. The customer and its insurance com­ pany are asking your company to fix the problem and …
David Chen and David Zetoony
11/01/2019
8 pages

Discover how to expedite complex reviews and respond to common contracting issues that often arise with data security addendums.

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Region: European Union, United States, Germany, Russia, Spain
… across the table from a prospective multina- tional client is faced with significant challenges in trying to win the … company headquarted in Paris, France. dychen1211@gmail.com David Zetoony is a partner at the law firm of Bryan Cave … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Heather Evans and Michele C.S. Lange
12/01/2014

Law firms have access to highly sensitive information about their corporate clients and, as a result, are prime targets for cybercrime. Corporations need to know what their outside counsel are doing to protect their sensitive data.

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Source: ACC Docket
… their corporate clients, and their most important job is to keep that information confidential. While a law firm’s … corporation’s specific litigation profile, but the most com- mon methods you will likely encounter are on-site data … breach_jan12 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Walied Solimon; Orestes Pasparakis; Carolyn Boyle; Mary J. Gleason; Anthony R. Moffat
09/01/2009

In this issue of Canadian Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, learn more about small law department operations.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
for Proxy Fights By Walied Soliman (wsoliman@ogilvyrenault.com) and Orestes Pasparakis (opasparakis@ogilvyrenault. com), Ogilvy Renault, LLP The economic downturn is making proxy fights one of the stories of the year for … topics can be accessed at the Inter- national Law Office website by inputting the five-digit reference number at …
Articles
William J. Connolly and Andrew J. Morris
11/01/2011

Attorneys offer litigation predictions so their clients are able to make informed decisions. When coupled with unrealistic expectations, however, a prediction might be mistaken as an assurance of outcome. Make sure your client understands the value and limits of litigation predictions, or else you might be as popular as the local weatherman.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… was a bet-the- company case for us!” Your first reaction is to step in and correct her: “No, what we said was that our … handling. He can be contacted at bill.connolly@ alfalaval.com. ANDREW J. MORRIS is a member of Carr Maloney, PC, in … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/15/2024
28 pages

Foley & Lardner’s Top Trends for 2024 publication unpacks key developments in an uncertain regulatory landscape.

… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … FOLEY.COM Health Care & Life Sciences Sector Top Trends for 2024 … landscape. Foley’s Health Care & Life Sciences Sector is comprised of 200+ attorneys with decades of collective … using AI models, telemedicine consultation records, or website content, among others. AUTHOR David Golub | …
Program Materials
06/22/2016

How to Gain Traction: Bootcamp for Leaders of Early Stage Legal Operation Functions

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Program Materials How to Gain Traction: Bootcamp for Leaders of Early Stage Legal Operation Functions June 22, …  no  playbook  for  this  job   ü  A  learning  network  is  key   ü  Decide  on  your  own       •  What  we  want …  Nego?a?on  &  Vendor  Management   •  What  are  you  buying?   Stages   •  What  is  your  ⨫eline?   Pla圮rm  Type …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/04/2019
Just where the current popular esport titles will be in 2019 is unknown. In-house counsel should monitor this emerging industry, with its inherent unknown risk, to see how businesses and regulations will respond to an area of law that isn’t fully formed.
… where the current popular esport titles will be in 2019 is unknown. In-house counsel should monitor this emerging … Pong , then you were playing esports! The “e” stands for electronic and “sports” is a proxy for competition — … to reach 250 million in 2021, according to  statista.com .  NFL audience members  for 2017. The largest prize pool …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
03/15/2019
4 pages
Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Key Considerations for Addressing Social and Political Expression in the … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … | Telephone: 303-764-6807 | E-mail: david.powell@ogletree.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
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 …
Program Materials
Scott Bates -- vice president, general counsel & secretary, Rheem Manufacturing Company; Joseph B. Hanks -- vice president & general counsel, Evergreen Packaging Inc.; Laura N. Williams -- contracts, transactions, and operations attorney
05/19/2009

An overview of contract review and negotiation policies as well as a sample contract review policy and procedure. Includes provisions regarding the contract review policy, considerations of prior contractual relationships, standard contracts, non-standard contracts and RFP's, and specific issues requiring review and approval.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Institute & In-house Paralegal Program This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2009 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com � � � � � Tuesday, May 19 8:00-9:30am 106 Contract … Bates was the division general counsel and vice president for Georgia Gulf Corporation based in Atlanta. Prior to this …
Articles
James Patton, Melissa Stewart and Josh Beam
12/01/2014

Rising interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs has translated into an increase in the number of companies opting to create their own foundations. The foundation becomes a direct channel for the company’s CSR efforts. Learn best practices for starting a foundation.

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Source: ACC Docket
… channels have taken on a variety of forms since there is no exact rule as to what is best for the management of the … estate and tax planning law firm. mstewart@hargrovemadden.com Josh Beam is an associate with Hargrove Madden in … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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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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