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Eversheds Sutherland
07/09/2022
4 pages

A brief overview of the guidance issued by the United Kingdom and the European Union in March 2022 regarding aggregation of persons subject to sanctions, in the context of ownership and control.

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Region: United Kingdom, European Union
… 2014 remains unchanged and are clarified in FAQs. Below is a summary of the current position in respect of … Ownership, control and aggregation eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2022. All rights reserved. … and control. This resource was originally published on the website of  Eversheds Sutherland . … Eversheds Sutherland … A …
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Anne Dill and Angelique Lyons
05/01/2011

One word: statistics. Wait. Don’t run. Understanding statistics might reduce your company’s chances of facing a class action lawsuit. Identify high-risk areas in your employment activity records by analyzing the same data courts use to prove discrimination. Read this article to improve your chances with class action statistics.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… relied upon by plaintiffs to prove common- ality, which is one of the elements that must be established to proceed as … Bryan Cave LLP. She can be contacted at anne.dill@seaworld.com. ANGELIQUE LYONS is a partner at Constangy, Brooks & … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Baker & McKenzie LLP
03/23/2023
262 pages

A handbook regarding multinational business acquisition and integration. Key topics such as tax, corporate law, employment and compliance are considered and regional comparison tables summarize the main tax, employment and corporate aspects of integrations in more than 40 countries.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
… l 1 Post-Acquisition Integration Handbook Closing the deal is just the beginning Post-Acquisition Integration Handbook … McKenzie. © 2017 Baker & McKenzie LLP www.bakermckenzie.com All rights reserved Baker McKenzie l 3 Introduction It is … filings. Ideally the step list will be hosted on a website rather than in a static document, so that updates and …
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Berry Jonk-van Wijk – Houthoff Buruma
12/31/2004

A product recall needs not be a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty will not be affected long term. Learn about best practice in this area.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty … of Europe www.prosafe.org Intertek RTC – www.intertek-rtc.com Foreword 3 ��������� This voluntary guide to carrying out … the notices there. The notice was also placed on the Boots website. Appendix I 27 Communication with customers Product …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/28/2023
Career path columnist James Bellerjeau explores different tactics and mistakes in-house counsel should avoid in order to successfully and discreetly undermine your colleagues. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Aleutie / Shutterstock.com You can go through life assuming people are basically … of all? Knowing that we could have avoided being played for a fool if only we were paying attention. One of the … ’s most-read articles, How to Tell If Your Coworkers is Undermining You — and How to Handle It with Grace , …
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Arindam Ghosh (Partner), Abhishek Dadoo (Principal Associate), Gaurav Malhotra (Senior Associate), Khaitan & Co.
02/14/2020

In this Quick Overview, we discuss the (often misunderstood) calculation mechanism for triggers of an indirect tender offer, and certain commercial matters worth considering at the time of structuring the overseas transaction.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: India
… (Senior Associate), Khaitan & Co. February 14, 2020 In this Quick Overview, we discuss the (often misunderstood) calculation mechanism for triggers of an indirect tender offer, and certain … shareholders of ListCo – such mandatory tender offer is commonly referred to as an ‘indirect tender offer’. In
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Darrel John L. Pae, ACC
08/21/2013

A review of some of the legal issues inherent in job title inflation, with a focus on apparent authority liability and employee misclassification.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 21, 2013 A review of some of the legal issues inherent in job title inflation, with a focus on apparent authority … Source: Resource Library Region: United States … What is Job Title Inflation? This Quick Counsel, Part I of the … title inflation, including the risk of employer liability for employees' conduct through the doctrine of apparent …
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Darius T. Love and Alexandra A. Bodnar
12/15/2016

This Quick Overview shows how Internal investigations provide employers with an avenue to gather the necessary facts in an effort to get to the issue and resolve accusations of misconduct in the workplace in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Conducting “Routine” Workplace Investigations in the "Not-so-Routine" World of Sports (United States) … As most employers are aware, today's employment landscape is largely defined by the constant interaction between … and objective manner to ensure equitable findings of fact. For in-house attorneys who represent professional sports …
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Alexandra A. Bodnar
05/13/2014

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the penalties of noncompliance when it comes to compensating workers at entry-level positions in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Industry Workers Author Alexandra A. Bodnar May 13, 2014 In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the … being an employer in the sports or entertainment industry is that young, inexperienced people want to come work for you and are willing to do just about anything to get …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2023
Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general counsel and Amy Chai, ACC's director of advocacy, sit down to discuss how in-house counsel can balance the private interests of clients with the public interest in the rule of law. #ACC #ACCDocket #Inhouse
… Veronica Pastor Publication Date: 05/09/2023 Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general … Docket … Banner artwork by 5 second Studio / Shutterstock.com Amy Chai is the Director of Advocacy at the Association …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
Solaris Foundation General Counsel Andrew Bennett provides valuable tips for in-house counsel who need to build out an effective email retention policy. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article 8 Helpful Tips for Implementing an Email Retention Policy Andrew Bennett … Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com Creating and implementing a policy for the retention and … and be more pleased with the result. 1. Litigation counsel is your ally When implementing an email policy, you’ll want …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2023
Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive survey. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations #privacy #compliance
… Publication Date: 06/13/2023 Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive … of ACC’s Law Department Benchmarking Survey, produced in collaboration with Major, Lindsey & Africa , found that … driven mainly by large companies. Total legal spend for all companies increased from US$2.4 million last year to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
In today’s interconnected, tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel routinely turn to contracts, often in the form of data processing agreements and information security addenda. Here are the crucial ways contracts can — and can’t — help secure companies’ data.
… tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by NTshutterth / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Data dangers. Nearly a third of data breaches … is unavoidable. Data processing agreements. One vehicle for safeguarding data is the DPA, a contractual agreement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2024
Marketecture — a blend of marketing and architecture — frames technical complexities in terms of value, often using visual aids and a compelling narrative. Columnist Olga V. Mack explores how legal leaders can leverage marketecture principles to enhance their executive presence, foster engagement, and align their insights with organizational objectives.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com I once had a conversation with a seasoned technologist I admire, someone whose knack for explaining complex systems has always impressed me. We … data infrastructure — into clear, engaging presentations is essential for reaching nontechnical audiences. By blending …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/11/2023
Equity-based assets can be swapped in India — an important finance opportunity — just make sure you know the law. #ACCDocket #ACCIndia #MergersAndAcquisitions #M&A
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by izzuanroslan / shutterstock.com Key highlights Share swaps are an increasingly popular financing mechanism for mergers and acquisitions in India.  In-house counsel … shares in a share swap structure, instead of paying cash, is subject to the preferential allotment provisions of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2023
Amendments to Indian competition law double down on anti-competitive agreements #CompetitionLaw #AntiTrust #ACC #ACCDocket
… … Banner artwork by LightField Studios / shutterstock.com Key highlights: Anti-competitive agreements may be oral, … Commission of India has comprehensive penalty procedures for both individuals and companies. The enforcement regime of … Competition Act. 1. Main enforcement provisions The CCI is empowered under the Competition Act to regulate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
While there are many powerful reasons to implement strong internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance program, the less risk there is that an employee will go outside first to report a violation or potential violation.
… internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance … in one case awarding the individual tipster US$22 million for bringing what it called “well-hidden fraud” to the SEC’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, injury recording and reporting criteria, how to handle an inspection, citation, and penalty, the contestation and appeal process, whistleblower complaints, and tips and strategies the civil litigator can employ in underlying civil litigation where the OSHA standards are at issue.
… Publication Date: 05/01/2018 This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, … SHEET The first step. The first step in an OSHA inspection is the unannounced arrival of an OSHA compliance officer to … injuries and illnesses and to hold employers accountable for providing a safe and healthy work environment. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2017
In the wake of the Equifax security breach, it’s hard to find any in-house counsel who isn’t reviewing their respective company’s data security breach management response plan.
… Docket Article Yahoo’s 10K: Lessons on What Not to Do in a Breach Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … company could have taken so many bad turns. Yet, Equifax is far from the only company that didn’t act in line with … of numerous excellent lessons and, in many ways, speaks for itself. To set the stage, Yahoo had  three large-scale …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2021
Remote work has increased employee burnout, but there are ways to eliminate everyday stressors.
… dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” - The White Rabbit in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland The World Health … Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland , constant workplace stress is preventing us from switching off our stress response and … social interaction, and laughing.  Positive practices for beating burnout As we move back to a more structured work …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/03/2022
Build a top-down redundancy strategy that will protect the business across the APAC region, not just one local jurisdiction at a time. Bayer's David Blanco and Littler's Isha Malhotra, Trent Sutton, and Nancy Zhang suggest five questions to get started. #ACCDocket 
… Article 5 Key Questions to Formulate a Top-Down Strategy for APAC Layoffs David Blanco Isha Malhotra Trent Sutton … with asking the right questions. Hard choices. It's up to in-house counsel to ensure they examine not just who, but why … before going through with ending employment. Good business is strategic business. In-house counsel, as a critical …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists Olesja Cormney, Jane Howard-Martin, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz explore the benefits of using AI for DEI in the workplace and provide useful tips in-house counsel can use to ensure compliance with relevant laws. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Olesja Cormney Jane … Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.com A cause for concern? In recent years, the use of … that a lot of the content published about the use of AI is focused on many of the potential harms — from bias in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists, Jane Howard-Martin, Olesja Cormney, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz share useful advice to guide in-house legal departments on ways to advance diversity and inclusion within law firms.
… Banner artwork by Felink - Creative Studio / Shutterstock.com This is a common adage in corporate America. And with the best of … many in-house legal departments ask their law firms for demographic data on the lawyers assigned to do their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/06/2024
In this article, the DEI ESQ columnists offer several useful tips to ensure inclusiveness for remote and global employees. #ACCDocket #remotework
… offer several useful tips to ensure inclusiveness for remote and global employees. #ACCDocket #remotework … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Tasha Art / Shutterstock.com While the last few years have shown that the world is constantly changing, according to a recent Gallup survey , …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
COVID-19 is not the first disease outbreak to generate tort litigation. Lessons from past cases may well prove to be the best guide as we try to judge risk and exposure of personal injury lawsuits arising from coronavirus infections.
… Shapiro Jordan Lipp Publication Date: 12/14/2020 COVID-19 is not the first disease outbreak to generate tort … Docket … As companies and their insurers brace themselves for a likely onslaught of personal injury lawsuits claiming … wife had worked, alleging she contracted influenza in the hospital, causing her death. Summary judgment was …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2021
More in-house lawyers should consider working for a startup, writes Anne Graue, who experienced the pace of business in Berlin’s startup scene.
… Docket Article 5 Lessons from Working In-house at a Startup Anne Graue Publication Date: 01/25/2021 More in-house lawyers should consider working for a startup, writes Anne Graue, who experienced the pace of … counsel at TIER Mobility GmbH. The company's mission is to change mobility for good by offering a shared …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2021
Words of wisdom from Fendi GC on becoming a corporate board member while working for a separate company.
… GC on becoming a corporate board member while working for a separate company. Resource Details Interest Area: … Source: ACC Docket … I have always been interested in company law and practical aspects of corporate governance. … with the rules of the game. Being on a board of directors is something I would naturally be interested in, and now the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/26/2020
EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around you tick. It’s about understanding and being able to control your emotional response and the impact you have on those around you.
… Docket Article The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers in the Workplace Amy Jacobson Publication Date: 05/26/2020 EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/05/2019
In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief legal officer Bjarne P. Tellmann, the award-winning general counsel, author, and former ACC Docket Career Path columnist discusses the best “partnering” approach, updated legal vendor processes, and the future of legal supply chain management.
… Krystal N. Studavent Publication Date: 03/05/2019 In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief … and secretary of NetApp states, “As more of our legal work is provided by an increasingly diverse array of outside … that system that enable them to interact and create value for each other. Sometimes those interactions are going to be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/02/2021
Jennifer Barry, senior legal counsel and acting board secretary at Box Hill Institute, explains how ACC’s In-house Counsel Certification Program emphasizes the ethical role of in-house counsel.
… Docket Article Q&A with Jennifer Barry on the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program Association of … made it stand out? Continuing professional development for lawyers generally focuses on substantive areas of law … back immediately was the statement: “The in-house counsel is the conscience of the company.” It really reinforces the …
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