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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2022
The bankruptcy of your counterparty — can agitate and disrupt your business but you have more power than you might realize to mitigate potential losses and improve recoveries. Learn 10 strategies to be a step ahead. #ACCDocket #businesslitigation #businessbankruptcy #bankruptcy #contracts
… and Governance Source: ACC Docket … ADragan / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Improve recoveries. Although your counterparty is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , you might have an opportunity to …
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Gabe Shawn Varges
08/01/1999

Discusses five prescriptions in the form of action steps and suggestions to stimulate practical global-type thinking and the pursuit of the legal logic of globalization.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… By Gabe Shawn Varges ETS CUT TO THE CHASE GLOBALIZATION IS BOTH hype and an inescapable reality Either way it can be … It con notes powerfully the notion that more industries com panies and professions including in-house counsel can … internet databases and so on You might visit regu lators website not only when there is particular issue to look up …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This course will help you understand and recognize workplace discrimination and harassment and deal with it appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… and harassment and deal with it appropriately. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … of ethics and compliance training since 1999. The course is also available online from any Internet-connected … use or online access, please e-mail info@wecomply.com or call 1-866-WeComply. INTRODUCTION We are committed to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Guest Room Sales Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms. … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … to potential attendees through the planner’s meeting website or through email. Group shall be responsible for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group and event sales agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Event Sales Agreement Sample February 8, 2017 This is a sample group and event sales agreement. Resource Details … and services to be provided. Services will be provided for following properties will be provided to “Group” under … to potential attendees through the planner’s meeting website or through email. Group shall be responsible for
Articles
John M. Nolan, General Counsel, Eric J. Felsberg, Principal, A. Scott Ruygrok, Principal, and Remick M. Stahl, Assistant General Counsel (Jackson Lewis P.C.)
09/23/2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is just the most recent in a long line of technologies that creates questions of responsible use.

As GAI use among lawyers increases, attorneys should be prepared to understand the ethical implications when using GAI.

… You Need to Know Today About Ethical Use of Generative AI in the Practice of Law Author John M. Nolan, General Counsel, … 23, 2024 Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is just the most recent in a long line of technologies that … ethics committees struggle to catch up and issue guidance for lawyers on its use. However, in late 2023 and early 2024, …
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Global Legal Group
11/04/2024
253 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding patents across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Global, Argentina, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions. Resource Details Interest Area: … Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, … enforcement, licensing, term extension, and prosecution – in 25 jurisdictions. … Global Legal Group … This …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
How much does the training we receive influence the training we provide? How much should it?
… Docket … Teaching and training are a part of everyday life for most in-house attorneys. Whether it’s providing training … One of the challenges we face when preparing training is that we’re often trying to satisfy multiple objectives. We … business of selling merchandise freely engages in (e.g., buy one, get one free; lease a new car and get a flat-screen …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/20/2023
ACC Europe Keynote Speaker Butzi provides his personal approaches on revitalizing creative and innovative thinking in the workplace. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by vs148 / Shutterstock.com ACC Europe’s 2023 annual conference in Brussels will … last three years of the reinvention of work.  Innovation is a big topic for companies. But what about you, behind your computer, …
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Godwin Wangong’u and CG Mbugua, Mboya Wangong’u & Waiyaki Advocates
12/12/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Kenya
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
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Frank Palmay P.Eng., McMillan LLP
02/22/2013
17 pages

This paper examines recent and developing fines and settlements resulting from the seven corporate sins of corruption and bribery, money-laundering, sanctions-breaking, conspiracy, tax evasion, sharp practice, and mistreatment of customers.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Liechtenstein, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… strains on governments. Governments everywhere are looking for new sources of revenues without raising taxes. … Trends sponsored by the Insurance Institute of Canada in Toronto on January 17, 2013. Page 2 McMillan LLP  … source of government revenue. Siemens AG Siemens AG is Europe's largest engineering conglomerate. The DOJ and SEC …
Program Materials
Debora Jones, Kurt Lindquist, Press Millen, Kenneth Wittenauer
10/01/2012

Many in-house legal departments don’t have lawyers who can act as full-time managers of company litigation. You may have to do your regular job and manage litigation on a part-time basis. If your company isn’t regularly engaged in litigation, it can inadvertently fall into a number of traps when litigation does arise. Learn how to anticipate and avoid them.

… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 1, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 1103 – Eight … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Michelle Eastwell, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
06/15/2021
2 pages

Listed entities should familiarise themselves with the recent changes ASX has made to Listing Rules and Guidance Notes, particularly in relation to disclosure and capital raising.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1smarterlaw.com.au Recent ASX Listing Rule and Guidance Note changes — … issues and corporate action timetables. Training material is available from ASX to assist with these changes. However, … our article, ASX cracks down on ‘ramping announcements’ for further information. ASX has also provided express …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Implementing an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits that an organization derives by expending the necessary effort in launching such an initiative are well worth the investment.
… an effective, company-wide records management policy is challenging and resource intensive. However, the benefits … of sound governance and organizational risk management. For organizations operating on a global basis, records … 2014 www.aiim.org / Iron Mountain 2014, www.ironmountain.com . 5, 6, 7 Big Data Overload: Why Most Companies Can’t …
… Corporate Membership ACC Corporate Membership What is Corporate Membership? ACC Corporate Membership offers your … departments having nine or more attorneys are eligible for corporate membership. Departments with fewer than nine … if you would like more information, email  corporate@acc.com . Are you an admin who needs some guidance navigating the …
Articles
10/20/2015

This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House Delegates on Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Report to the House of Delegates October 20, 2015 This is an ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 report to the House … All materials were posted on the Commission’s website. The Commission created and maintained a listserve … (510)658-5162 Fax: (202)663-6363 mtraynor@traynorgroup.com jamie.gorelick@wilmerhale.com The views expressed herein …
Articles
10/18/2016
33 pages

This 4th annual LegalSEC study provides key insights into the InfoSec programs and practices specific to legal firms.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sponsored by ILTA LegalSEC® www.digitaldefense.com Page 1 of 33 ©2016 Digital Defense, Inc. Table of … from ILTA members who focus on information security. It is important for the legal industry to evaluate their … Threats, 2) Voice Over IP/Phone System Threats, 3) Website Attacks and 4) Data Center Physical Security. Page 6 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2023
Ultimately, the key to navigating the future of legal work, achieving efficiencies, and delivering high-quality legal services is to find a balance between the use of technology and the importance of people and their skills. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #remotework
… efficiencies, and delivering high-quality legal services is to find a balance between the use of technology and the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Zenzen / Shutterstock.com Remote work has become such an integral part of our daily lives that it is difficult for many people to imagine a world without it. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/06/2021
Deepfakes – portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake” – are one of the latest technological risks to individuals and companies that corporate counsel need to recognize.
… deepfakes. Companies should plan ahead and factor in consistent cybersecurity measures. In the war of misinformation, content is a weapon. With the rampant existence of “fake news,” it … describe algorithms that can create deepfakes in real-time for streaming video. The technology has potential for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
There is an illness that has afflicted the US healthcare industry that has exacted a staggering toll on healthcare companies, patients, doctors, investors, and taxpayers. It is not a virus. It is a different kind of pathogen that is far more difficult to eradicate: rampant, unbridled fraud.
… Docket Article Medicine for an Ailing Healthcare Industry Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/18/2020 There is an illness that has afflicted the US healthcare industry … must get in the game In 2018, LRN, a company that provides online training programs, published a report entitled:  …
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Yan-Xin Li, 3L, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
06/07/2016

This Quick Overview briefly examines the tax consequences of payments from litigation and settlements, such as the character and inclusion of these payments as income, as well as their deductibility and reporting in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Region: United States … Overview In litigation, attention is often focused solely on the amount of the awarded damages. … via arbitration, or other administrative hearing. For tax purposes, judgments and settlements are treated the … Cases , Reminger (Oct. 28, 2014), http://www.reminger.com/insights-reports-408.html. 8. Elizabeth Erickson & Ira B. …
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Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
48 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Singapore. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

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Region: Singapore
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and … W http://statutes.agc.gov.sg Description. The official website for all Singapore statutes, maintained and kept …
Articles
Lex Mundi
01/11/2017
96 pages

This guide details key business and legal developments of interest to investors across major jurisdictions in Africa.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… Key Market Developments Volume 1, Issue 2 Lex Mundi is World Ready for Your Opportunities and Challenges in … To locate a Lex Mundi member firm in Africa: www.lexmundi.com/africa Your World Ready Partner in Africa. Whether … please visit the Africa Group page from the Lex Mundi website (www.lexmundi.com/Africa). Lex Mundi in Africa: Key …
Articles
Dawn R. Solowey, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
04/28/2017

This Top Ten offers 10 steps for developing a settlement strategy for employment claims in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Ten Steps for Developing a Settlement Strategy for Employment Claims in the United States Author Dawn R. Solowey, Senior Counsel, … Should we litigate or settle? But the question often is not as straightforward as it seems. If you forego an early …
Program Materials
Enrique Aznar, Nokia Siemens Networks; Vivian Robinson
06/01/2010

GCs from large and small companies share their views and experiences on compliance matters.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Germany, United Kingdom, United States
… auditing Compliance Management Systems. Leading Practice for Compliance Management Systems Rules and Regulations … Compliance HOW we do Business • AWARENESS – Training, Online Resources and People Resources ±Online mandatory … company FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY – SYMANTEC CONFIDENTIAL WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? • Policy and Process ±Checkpoints – Red Flag …
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John Kaufmann- Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig
09/15/2015

This QuickCounsel will discuss the risks associated with not having a tax hedging policy in place, and will outline steps towards creating an effective tax hedging policy.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Tax Hedging Policies for Insurance Companies – How to Avoid an Expensive Foot … ordinary obligation. For these purposes, ordinary property is property the disposition of which gives rise to ordinary … and manufacturers. He can be reached at kaufmannj@gtlaw.com … John Kaufmann- Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig … This …
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Owen Byrd and Kevin Kramer
03/01/2015

Companies can use legal analytics to select and manage outside counsel, craft successful case strategy and drive results. Learn how to use data in the context of patent litigation and prosecution activity.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… feature attracts a claim of patent infringement, and it is part of a product with little revenue and a low level of … School and a B.A. from Colorado College. obyrd@lexmachina.com Kevin Kramer is vice president and deputy general counsel … can be gleaned from various sources, including the USPTO website. Yahoo has also used data about litigation results to …
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Dr. So-Ang Park, Consultant, and Lisa Birkenbach, Leadership Advisory Expert, Egon Zehnder
05/03/2021

In this Quick Overview, the intricacies of the legal department’s role in organizations’ culture journeys is examined as well as why this positions general counsel (GCs) as cultural role models within organizations.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
… Articles Quick Overview: The General Counsel’s Role in Shaping and Advancing Corporate Culture in the Legal … legal department’s role in organizations’ culture journeys is examined as well as why this positions general counsel … with potentially positive, and negative ramifications for a business. Given this definition, the desire for a …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
07/01/2010

James Lipscomb discusses his views on successful career building, giving back to the global community, and the importance of fostering an inclusive and empowering legal department.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… lipscomb laughed and said nothing else. the tuscon resort is a signa- ture project of his 38-year career at Metlife. … and take advantage of this new resource, visit www.acc.com/quickcounsel. Legal Resources - Practical tools and … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
It is important to remember that you are under no obligation to respond to such provocation. You can still achieve your objectives with civility, poise, and professionalism. Herein, we will identify the Rambo litigator’s most common dirty tactics and provide you with the proper tools to disarm and defeat this difficult adversary.
… Rohrman Brannon J. Arnold Publication Date: 10/01/2016 It is important to remember that you are under no obligation to … that often abuses discovery and deposition practices in an attempt to win the case. Keep calm and carry on. It isin an attempt to keep you and your client prepared for the worst. The ethics of Rambo. Under the Model Rules of …
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