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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
This article compares the Privacy Shield and GDPR, to highlight commonalities, but also gaps that organizations need to address to achieve compliance under both frameworks.
… Docket Article GDPR and Privacy Shield: Different Tools for Different Goals Paola Zeni Francoise Gilbert Max Calehuff … … CHEAT SHEET Privacy Shield. The EU-US Privacy Shield is a cross-border data transfer mechanism, not a data … of geography. Even if a company does not do business in the European Union or the European Economic Area, it may …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
Getting to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts is in the best interest of any organization. That is why workplace investigations are so critical.
… to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts is in the best interest of any organization. That is why … are so critical. There are many elements that must exist for a proper workplace investigation, but it all starts with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
Try some of these 10 practical steps before, during, and after your next calamity in order to take your team and organization to the next level.
… steps before, during, and after your next calamity in order to take your team and organization to the next … and error. Although legal departments often set parameters for when failure is acceptable, breaking out of these restrictions during a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple supplier scenario. Rather, a party should carefully consider what language has been proposed on the other side of the negotiating table, its own negotiation strategy and leverage, its risks, and the technology.
… Jeyshree Ramachandran Publication Date: 09/01/2016 There is no magic formula or one-size-fits-all approach for an indemnification clause addressing the multiple … through the indemnification process to ensure confidence in the seller’s compensation. This article discusses …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
US companies going abroad should be aware of the intersection of foreign and domestic labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US companies, and foreign citizens working for US companies in their own countries.
… Employment Laws—of Your Multinational Workforce in the Global Economy Mitchell A. Mosvick Allegra J. … labor laws as they pertain to US citizens working abroad for branches or affiliates owned or controlled by US … in the corporate world are much longer and the commitment is more difficult to avoid because of the intersection of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Because of the increasing uncertainties in closing large global transactions, brought on in part by increasing governmental regulations around the world, sellers, in particular, have made greater use of strategies to mitigate and rebalance regulatory — and in particular antitrust — risk.
… Docket Article Sharing Regulatory Risk in Global M&A Mark Van De Voorde Barry A. Pupkin Stephen E. … like the United States, investigating mergers for antitrust can be lengthy; hence termination dates gain … laws being enacted and amended around the world, it is increasingly likely that some of these laws will be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will help you understand today’s most serious cybersecurity threat — the APT. This article also covers some of the key concepts you should understand about advanced cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO.
… cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO. Resource Details Interest Area: … take you so far; inculcating a culture of preparedness is also required to lower your risk of a breach. … suffered an APT attack: Profits fell 46 percent in Q4 2013. Target reportedly spent US$ 61 million (€55 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of professional responsibility to be able to adapt and apply them to your in-house practice.
… Docket Article Mind Your Ethics: Professional Conduct for the In-house Lawyer Nicole B. Guerin John M. “Jack” Tanner … Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
“Can we do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your product development or marketing team may ask you prior to launching a product or service.
… do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your … Property Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET What is a freedom to operate analysis? It is an assessment of the … infringement and if sued, the likelihood of prevailing in court. Assess third party rights. Determine whether third …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/15/2021
Productization allows you to deliver customer-focused legal services at scale and cost-effectively to make a more significant impact on your bottom line.
… vehicle. The invention led to a bevy of beneficial changes in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Legal services … not only expands the ways lawyers offer legal advice but is also a market evolution legal providers must embrace if … in the modern digital era. Your window of opportunity For some legal services, the window of opportunity to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/09/2021
You’re not the only lawyer struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how to break the stigma to get your life back on track.
… Ignoring legal workplace stressors can suppress excellence in outcomes and intensify illness. Reducing stigma. The … so more attorneys to access these free services.  Hope for the future. With LAPs, we have the capacity to create a … A works in a toxic environment and feels as though she is swimming in a circle — slowly going under after a messy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/24/2021
In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer of KFC Global and Pizza Hut International shared his life lessons and experiences from trainee lawyer to globally successful general counsel.
… Y. Chan Lijun Chui Publication Date: 08/24/2021 In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer … do your best at that task. Doesn’t matter what task it is, you don’t know what doors will open up.” Mahboobani later … to work alongside some of the most prominent counsels for the entire duration of a landmark trial. Hard work and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/11/2021
Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for effective communication as a legal leader.
… Publication Date: 10/11/2021 Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for … Development Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Communication is key. It is an essential part of any in-house counsel job, particularly for those in executive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/23/2021
These seven strategies will help you to build a long and sustainable in-house legal career.
… Docket Article 7 Strategies for Succeeding In-house Johann Hardarson David Armsworth-Maw Tony Frost … Develop new abilities The core principle for this strategy is to develop new abilities and approaches, which complement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Legal risk assessments are essential to a successful legal department. ACC Credentialing Institute leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. #ACCDocket
… leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. … to the company. An effective legal risk assessment is essential to the integrity of the entire company, … determined. The legal risk assessment is a vital tool for the legal department to implement and execute a legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/22/2024
Ropes & Gray LLP’s Head Strategic Advisor Danielle Davidson alongside AlixPartners' Associate General Counsel Jimmy Chestnut and Global Head of eDiscovery and Data Forensics Tarek Ghalayini delve into the evolution and adoption of AI in the legal industry and the complexities it may potentially cause in eDiscovery work. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Dark Geometry / Shutterstock.com It is clear artificial intelligence (AI) is supplementing the … the technology must be clearly defined in order to allow for proper rules, regulations, and a general understanding of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2024
Learn how – and why – you can achieve more by doing less in this Positively Legal column by Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #inhouse #PositivelyLegal #SlowProductivity #DeepWork #Essentialism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The World Health Organization called burnout an “ … unfairness, and mismatch of values) in my guest blog for Better Ipsum. These articles identified the signs of … “ the lost art of accomplishment without burnout. ” What is productivity? Productivity makes sense in an agricultural …
Program Materials
Paula Barrett - partner, Eversheds LLP; Eugene M. FitzMaurice - former counsel, Towers Perrin; and Giuseppe Sanna - ACC Europe Secretary of the Board, Head of Advocacy
04/20/2004

A presentation giving an international perspective on privacy law.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 103:International Privacy Law Paula Barrett Partner … (HHS has established a civil rights office, and its website is www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa . A full listing of required …
Articles
Broc Romanek, Linda L. Griggs and Sandra Leung
11/01/2002

Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to learn how to cope with the changes wrought by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Griggs and Sandra Leung November 1, 2002 Read this article for an overview of the Act and related rulemaking, and to … November/December 2002 ACCA Docket 2 3 Broc Romanek is director of strategic planning for RR Donnelley Financial … Arlington, VA, and editor in chief of RealCorporateLawyer.com. He is incoming chair of ACCA's Corporate and Securities …
Articles
ACC
01/09/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Small Law Departments and Law Department Management Committee eGroups, addresses the issue of disclaimer messages in company emails. The issues discussed include: I. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GENERAL COUNSEL" AND "CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER" II. TAILORING YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL

… YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL Resource Details Interest Area: Law … "Chief Legal Officer" Question: I am wondering if there is a group consensus as to the designation "Chief Legal … and the company's proxy materials and governance policies website may refer to the GC as CGO. A company's GC is not …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/31/2016
42 pages

In Hong Kong, investors may carry on businesses through various types of business<br />vehicles, such as sole proprietors, partnerships or companies.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus Establishing A … Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, Hong Kong is a popular and ideal place for foreign investment. …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial
12/01/2004

Members of ACC's Litigation Committee share their experiences of how developing vital relationships early during their in-house career resulted in fewer challenges for them and their company. Discusses choice of outside counsel, budgeting for litigation, managing client expectations, building a litigation team and understanding your company's insurance coverage.

… Date/Time: Dec. 01. 2004 / 1:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … or good morning, depending on your time zone. My name is Kathie Lee and I'm the Chair of the Litigation Committee … contact Jacqueline -- as Kathie stated, or on the ACC website as well there's also contact information. …
Articles
Betty L. Louie, Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Martha Wang, Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Orrick
02/09/2021
6 pages

China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the Chinese government posed to launch a digital currency called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP or “digital yuan”). This article provides a holistic overview and answers several key questions pertaining to the DCEP.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles China’s Digital Currency and What This Could Mean For Foreign Companies and Financial Institutions in China … Corporate, Orrick February 9, 2021 6 pages China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the … of new rights and interests such as digital currency, online virtual assets, and data.” This opinion begins to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Iohann Le Frapper, Evan Schultz, Vanessa Turner
10/30/2014

As more companies reach across borders, in-house counsel must juggle ethical rules from different countries and avoid ethical problems. Does one country respect the attorney–client privilege or legal professional privilege that other countries offer? What happens when in-house lawyers and their clients work in different countries? And how can lawyers make sure that they have authorization to practice in all of the countries where they need to advise clients? Discover the answers to these ethical questions and others, to better navigate the globe.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the … 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 37 The views expressed …
Articles
Caroline Greco, Rontavian Mack, Sabridass Ponnou, and Charlotte Robin, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International
03/01/2017

This Quick Overview addresses the European perspective on the mandatory use of national languages in contractual documents.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, European Union, France, Spain
Audience: New to In-House
… Articles Mandatory use of National Languages for Contractual Documents: A European Perspective Author … to article 3-1 of the Spanish Constitution , Spanish is the official language. However, article 3-2 recognizes … consumers are involved. As a consequence, in regards to online advertising, publications must be written in French; …
Articles
10/07/2015

This article deals with cross-border financial services investigations and gives an overview of the answers across 11 key jurisdictions, and seeks to assist firms in navigating the differing regimes.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… current as at 19 August 2013 set out above, are for reference purposes only . They do not constitute legal … jurisdictions for the same conduct . Given that this trend is expected to continue, the question of in what … Freehills, London +44 20 7466 2995 Jenny .stainsby@hsf .com Jenny is a partner specialising in financial services …
Articles
Law Department Management and Small Law Department eGroups
01/30/2023

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office environment, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Law Department Management and Small Law Department ACC Networks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses concerns and tips for managing attorney-client privilege in an open office … in an Open Office Environment   Question: My company is engaging in some space planning that may involve … a space when it's needed - their files and team are all online) or who share a space (office or cubicle) with another …
Articles
12/15/2014

In this article, Versata claimed that Infosys was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product. … More decisions from the Versata tarpit https://opensource.com/law/14/12/gplv2-court-decisions-versata 1/6 GPLv2 goes to … been interpreted by courts. This lack of court decisions is about to change due to the five interrelated cases arising …
11/09/2015

New York Comment Letter 11.9.15

Resource Details
Region: United States
… listed below are writing to express our strong support for the amendments to Parts 522 and 523 of the New York Court … of global commerce, New York’s absence from this group is conspicuous. The proposed amendments to Parts 522 and 523 … Strategist Association of Corporate Counsel sarwal@acc.com Mary L. Blatch Director of Government and Regulatory …
Articles
Erik K. Eisenmann, Partner, and Larissa M. Warren Whittingham, Senior Associate, Husch Blackwell LLP
03/15/2022
3 pages

Companies of all sizes are engaged in an effort to make Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors a part of their businesses in both vision and practice. The impact of personnel policies and practices extend far beyond the “S” portion of ESG. This resource outlines five personnel policies and practices to consider when assessing company ESG priorities and goals.

… Five Simple Personnel Policies and Practices to Consider for Supporting Your Company's ESG Goals Author Erik K. … one common element in nearly every ESG factor and goal is the vital role that the company’s employees play. Employee … Blackwell LLP This article was originally published on the website of Husch Blackwell LLP on December 6, 2021. … Erik K. …
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