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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/18/2015

In this sample, find practical tips to consider when drafting and negotiating contracts.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… which side you represent or which capacity your client is in for the current deal: Even the same client may have a different perspective when buying v. selling. I. Common Contract Types A. Supply …
Articles
Travis N. Turner and Robert H. Frantz
03/01/2013
8 pages

This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to apply creative thinking to solve even the most impossible challenge.

… SuMMAry cutting company premise liability by 30 percent is an example of a challenge that requires the creative … management and creative leadership topics. tturner@cscinfo.com, @ThoughtProf Robert H. Frantz is senior patent agent at … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr WeBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, Where yoU CAn BroWSe oUr …
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V. Nicole "Nici" Comer and C. Pierce Campbell
07/01/2016

Outside counsel and law departments call themselves partners, yet law departments rarely consult their legal service providers when planning for succession. Especially for small law departments, soliciting thorough input from law firms can greatly benefit the transition process.

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Source: ACC Docket
… and the law firm practice group leaders who serve them is understood, even if it’s often honored in the breach. … and general corporate law. nici.comer@southstatebank.com C. Pierce Campbell is a shareholder at Turner Padget in … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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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.

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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 …
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Lisa Wright and Vassilena Karadakova, Slaughter and May
01/18/2016
17 pages

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding Cartel regulation in the United Kingdom.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… LLP Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 1473-3420 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … also generally publish a notice of investigation on its website, containing basic details of the case, a brief …
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Julie S. Congdon -- head of the employment law unit, The Vanguard Group, and Patricia M. Hamill -- partner, Conrad O'Brien Gellmen & Rohn, P.C.
04/01/2003

This article identifies the complexities and potential pitfalls of the relationship between in-house and outside counsel in litigation and suggests strategies that in-house counsel can use to manage the in-house/outside counsel relationship effectively and accomplish the corporation's goal of successful dispute resolution. This article also includes a handy checklist.

… 40-57. 4 0 ACCA Docket April 2003 ou became legal counsel for Daily Machines Company, a small equipment manufacturing company, several months ago. This job is your first in-house position, and it has primarily … Insurance Co. She is available at Julie congdon@vanguard.com. Patricia M. Hamill is a partner with Conrad O'Brien …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
This article offers practical tips and tools to a general counsel about to embark on the adventure that is a startup — allowing one to adapt to the culture and add value.
… Docket Article Start Me Up: Challenges, Tips, and Tools for Startup Lawyers David Felicissimo Publication Date: … to a general counsel about to embark on the adventure that is a startup — allowing one to adapt to the culture and add … have conceptualized and developed various companies in the online vertical. For the past few years, our latest venture …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2016
In today’s expanding technology marketplace, the hottest topic, commodity, and, at times, area of controversy is the Internet of Things (IoT).
… topic, commodity, and, at times, area of controversy is the Internet of Things (IoT). Resource Details Interest … data is collected and used. This is a staggering statistic for companies in the IoT space actively collecting and using … hasn’t kept up with newer options for engaging with online data-sharing flows that involve web API access …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Each year over 100 in-house counsel from around Australia participate in the ACC Australia Mentoring Program. Past participants Chaman Sidhu and Alexandra Smith share their experience and provide insights on how to successful build a mentoring relationship.
… build a mentoring relationship. Chaman Sidhu Sidhu is legal director and company secretary at Envato Pty Ltd. … From Melbourne headquarters, Envato runs global websites for the creative professional community, such as e-commerce … marketplaces for digital items and freelance services, and online learning courses. Sidhu was previously general counsel …
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James A. Nortz
02/01/2004

Read this article and learn how to implement self-sustaining codes of conduct and corporate policies that will get behavior to conform to the ideals espoused in such documents.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… businesses operate in a marketplace in which behavior is governed by fierce competition, only the fittest survive, … Similarly, even after your company has acknowledged its com- mitment to “the highest ethical standards,” it will miss … ethics officer but also because my position is one for which the connection to the bottom line is not obvious to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
Today, many Tunisian lawyers are very active in the field of human rights and are influential in the country. Others are pure business lawyers who practice either privately or in in-house legal departments.
… “2016 Corruption Perceptions Index,” Tunisia is the 75th “cleanest” (i.e., least corrupt) country out of … members) restricts exports, according to the Organisation for Co-operation and Development. Additional resources … legal documentation and ling documents drafted in French. Online resources (request forms, procedures, laws, etc.) with …
Articles
James R. Peterson and Steve Balmer
06/01/2002

Transborder disputes present special management challenges to in-house counsel because strategies and outcomes depend as much on culture as on legal systems. Your domestic case management system may not identify and cope with all of the cultural differences, and your outside counsel may not have cross-border experience to fill the gaps. This article presents a sampler of types of issues by which you can assess your needs in the complex transborder environment, offers a broad range of relevant and informative questions, illustrated with examples from the authorsÕ experience, and suggests how you can expand the transnational resources of your team.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Egypt, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… that at the conference the judge instead fix a timetable for taking evidence. There may be no right answer, but there is a preferred one to serve your client's strategy. There is … the organization's founding. He is available at jrpllc@aol.com. 0% Steve Baimer is a qualified solicitor in Scotland, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
Despite the best efforts of in-house counsel, some problems are unavoidable. When a dispute is on the horizon, consider these 10 steps to avoid litigation.
… counsel, some problems are unavoidable. When a dispute is on the horizon, consider these 10 steps to avoid … privilege. Learn your lesson. It is important for in-house counsel to consider lessons learned from the … team independent of the project can promote candor and buy-in by members of the original project team. Performing an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Dealing with labor and employment litigation is an unavoidable reality for US companies. From small, privately-held companies to multinational corporations, the chance of legal action from dissatisfied employees and former employees is always present.
… Docket Article An In-house Counsel's Best Tool for Managing Labor and … 12/21/2020 Dealing with labor and employment litigation is an unavoidable reality for US companies. From small, …
Articles
Catherine Balmond and Victoria Cromwell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
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Jeff Johnson
01/01/2018

As in-house counsel, your company is about to expand to regions of the world where corruption is deeply ingrained. Are you up for the challenge? To avoid waking up in a cold sweat, consider creating a robust anti-bribery/ anticorruption auditing program to detect potential violations. You’ll be happy you did.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… Johnson January 1, 2018 As in-house counsel, your company is about to expand to regions of the world where corruption … of Justice Guidance on the UK Bribery Act provides that “com- mercial organizations [should] consider how to monitor … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Practical Law
03/23/2016
45 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Wales.

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Region: United Kingdom
… 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/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
10/01/2013
44 pages

This report deals with conflict of interest, focusing solely on broker-dealers, the entities the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulates.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… one party’s interests will occur, the history of finance is replete with examples of situations where financial … oversight and enforcement action.3 (See Appendix I for a non-exhaustive list of conflicts-related rules.) This … investors as packaged investment strategies representing buy-and-hold, longer-term investments rather than …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
36 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in Jersey.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Jersey
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
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Tricia Kuhl (Partner), Kaitlin Macdonald (Associate), Wendy Mee (Associate) and Alice Tseng (Partner), Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes)
09/23/2014

This short article (QuickCounsel) provides an overview of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) that came into effect on July 1st, 2014.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… address unless: (1) the person to whom the message is sent has consented to receiving it; and (2) the message … an opt-out or negative option method of obtaining consent for marketing, such as a pre-checked consent box that a … and confidential account, such as a message centre in an online banking account, to which messages can only be sent by …
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Troy R. Lester, H.T. Than and Jennifer R. Mahalingappa
08/01/2005

This article examines Knorr-Bremse's ramifications on the affirmative duty of care to respect the patent rights of others and exculpatory opinions in general, as well as the ruling's effect on in-house patent counsel who want to advise management on potential infringements. Includes recommendations on how in-house patent counsel can effectively meet the affirmative duty of care imposed by Underwater Devices.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… COMES INTO YOUR OFFICE TO LET YOU know that the company is ready to start production of its stellar new product. … certain that at least two patents should be scrutinized for freedom-to-operate issues. You know that, per Underwater … requires companies to act affirmatively in order to avoid com­ mitting infringements. And unfortunately, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
This article examines this issue through the lens of a recent decision by the Nevada Supreme Court regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the enforceability of employee non-competes to prepare themselves for the possibility of unexpected change to the applicable legal framework, including following closely the appellate courts in relevant jurisdictions, ensuring that covenants are appropriately tailored to the employees they cover, and taking advantage of opportunities to regularly review and recalibrate the covenants applying to their employees.
… Docket Article Addressing Increasing Uncertainty in the Law of Non-Competes Maria Kalogredis Jon L. Cochran … regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the … to reform, or “blue pencil,” a non-compete agreement if it is overly broad. Depending on the jurisdiction, that court …
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Neeraj Bali and John Fotiadis
06/01/2005

Thailand Anti-dumping proceedings can be a frightening prospect for most companies. But an anti-dumping proceeding notice does not automatically spell doom. Strategic, advance planning will guarantee the best possible outcome in such a proceeding. The result: a company can double its market share overnight as its competitors are taxed out of the market altogether. Read how to prepare for success.

… Articles Using Anti-Dumping For Business Advantage Author Neeraj Bali and John Fotiadis … guilty of dumping. What’s more, even if your export price is higher than that of your foreign competi- tors, you may … an anti-dumping proceeding and how best to protect your com- pany’s interests. ANTI-DUMPING PROCEEDING: BOON OR BUST …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Leaders need creative destruction in their toolkit. This is not about fixing something that is clearly already broken. This is about shaking things up by disrupting something familiar and causing discomfort in order to force new thinking.
… Date: 12/09/2020 Leaders need creative destruction in their toolkit. This is not about fixing something that is clearly already broken. … the COVID era, external events break our familiar routines for us. Routines have obvious value. They are predictable and …
… upcoming events 2024 2024 ACC-Boston University Mini MBA for In-house Counsel Program Dates ACC Member Rate ACC … the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the Omicron variant is once again reducing interest to attend in-person events. … regarding this program, please email us at education@acc.com . Executive Leadership Institute: ACC is closely …
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Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
278 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides insight into the realities of international arbitration, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as policy and strategic issues.

Topics covered include arbitration agreements, interim relief, arbitration awards, investment arbitration and decisions in 24 jurisdictions.

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Region: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… customer.service@glgroup.co.uk / www.globallegalinsights.com +44 207 367 0720 Copyright © 2024 Global Legal Group Ltd. … ISBN 978-1-83918-336-2 ISSN 2056-5364 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Arbitration Rules. All these rules may be found on the DIS website under https://www.disarb.org/en/16/rules/overview-id0 …
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John P. Langan, M. Jack Rudnick
04/04/2007

In order for in-house counsel not to find themselves the subject of the next audit committee inquiry at their company, it is vital that they know how to properly investigate and pursue internal allegations of such "white collar" crimes as fraud, theft, and corporate malfeasance. The fact that the allegation is never the only focus of a possible audit­ means how your legal department responded to the claim should be enough to get you to read the steps in handling such cases outlined here.

… of the next audit committee inquiry at their company, it is vital that they know how to properly investigate and … career. He was a valued and trusted senior officer of the com- pany, having worked his way up the corporate ladder over … who the government authorities rely upon. An excellent website is maintained by the American Polygraph Association …
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Katherine Bugbee Heubert and Doreen M. Edelman
06/01/2015

Whether you receive raw materials or goods from China, provide services to foreign clients, or ship products to customers around the world, your company is subject to an intricate system of overlapping laws that control the movement of goods, information and services, and regulate cross-border transactions. The laws cover everything from importing products that don’t conform to electrical standards to exporting products to an entity on a government restricted party list to accepting funds from a sanctioned country.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Luxembourg, Sudan, United Kingdom, United States
… ship products to customers around the world, your company is subject to an intricate system of overlapping laws that … Administration Regulations (EAR). katherine.heubert@boeing.com Doreen M. Edelman is a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s … manda2015 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Christopher George, Shane Hardy, Casey Mangan, and Allan Poulter
10/29/2013

Sound marks, holographic marks, three dimensional marks, scent marks and other non-traditional trademarks have become an important means for marketing departments to build and exploit their company’s brand — in addition to logos, phrases and other more traditional marks. In-house counsel need to stay informed about developments in non-traditional marks in order to keep up with business realities and protect their company’s interests. Many countries have regimes that regulate non-traditional marks, and understanding the procedures required to protect a brand’s unique shapes, sounds and smells can provide an important competitive advantage. This program will address: (1) the types of non-traditional marks that may currently be registered, and what lies ahead; (2) clearance procedures; (3) applications to register; and (4) enforcement proceedings.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… non-traditional trademarks have become an important means for marketing departments to build and exploit their … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 609: The …
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Brian Edwards, Craig Holmes, F. Skip Sugarman and ACC
03/01/2002

What do you do when a conflict arises between an employee's religious beliefs and job responsibilities?

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… he duty to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs is one of the most vague and ill defined obligations imposed … 3 (2001): 40-48, available on i ACCA Online^" at www.acca.com/protected/ : pubs/docket/ma01/interview_print.html. [. h … religion? (4) Are there external sources of information (website, clergy, scripture, and so forth) from which you can …
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