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William Potter, Frederick Stein
06/02/2014

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

… general counsel, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Fred Stein is a member of the executive management team at Redbox, which …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.     •  Review  the  website,  every  word.  Review  any  intranet.       ACC 2014 …        b.    Ad  Hoc  Approach  to  Meas.      Consistent  Com.                                    of  Mul?-­‐Dim.       …
Advocacy Filings
07/06/2007

Comment letter seeking the support of the Honorable Lamar Smith for The Attorney-Client Protection Act of 2007

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… letter seeking the support of the Honorable Lamar Smith for The Attorney-Client Protection Act of 2007 Resource … Protection Act of 2007. We understand that this bill is strongly supported by quite a number of members of the … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACC.COM The Honorable Lamar Smith June 19, 2007 Page 2 We urge …
Advocacy Filings
11/15/2004

ACC letter to the North Dakota Supreme Court regarding the adoption of Rules of Professional Conduct 5.5 and 8.5, and Admission to Practice Rule 3, all relating to Multijurisdictional Practice.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ND 58505-0530 By email to: supclerkofcourt@ndcourts.com Re: Proposed Amendments to North Dakota Rules of … members of the in-house community in your state. ACC is pleased to support the adoption of your state’s Joint … you a balanced, well-reasoned, and timely proposal for your adoption. While we would prefer the adoption of the …
Articles
Lloreda Camacho & Co, Cuesta Campos Abogados, Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega, and Crowell & Moring
09/19/2012
98 pages

This ACC Guide (formerly known as an InfoPAK) provides the reader with a general overview of the economic conditions in four pertinent Latin America countries: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

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Region: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Brazil
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of their lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject. … can easily be accessed for free at any Court of Appeal’s website — are not binding191, and all judicial decisions are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
In-house counsel can greatly improve the arbitration process by providing a broader scope of review than allowed domestically by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) (and many similar state statutes), or internationally by the New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
… Appealing Michael A. Lampert Publication Date: 05/01/2017 In-house counsel can greatly improve the arbitration process … single arbitrator instead of a three-person panel — which is largely considered to be inefficient and expensive. The … The New York Convention sets arbitration standards for roughly 160 signatory nations regarding when a court can …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC
01/09/2004

Agreement for the distribution of office equipment.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Author ACC January 8, 2004 Agreement for the distribution of office equipment. Resource Details … Trinidad and Tobago, as to the distribution in Trinidad and Tobago of _____________ Products as follows: WHEREAS, SUPPLIER is in the business of the manufacture, sale, and distribution …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/20/2023
In order to improve as crisis managers, Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience public crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #crisismanagement
… proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by art_of_sun / Shutterstock.com I'm a little tired of "best of" awards, truth be told. In … a large chunk of your waking hours for nothing. The thing is, there's not a great deal awards can teach us. In fact, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
I have gone through this transition several times, and have some tips to share. Your team members watch you very carefully. They notice with whom you have coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and who has a chance to interact with you. You need to act differently, and allocate your time fairly.
… Unfortunately, the day the promotion takes effect is the day you need to move from being a friend to being … to share expenses. But it creates a different perception for the other team members — and one’s perception is his or … I have to force myself to do this. One method I employ is buying a large coffee and not returning to my office until it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In keeping with this month’s theme, I thought I would provide a basic introduction to a risk assessment technique that in my opinion has been somewhat neglected recently. Decision tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so.
… tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so. … been exposed to or at least heard the acronym “LRA” (short for litigation risk analysis), which is how decision tree … to determine whether it is better for your company to buy or lease a building, license or build your law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
An entity’s culture over time reflects the collective values of the leadership. And any communications on culture need to be totally aligned with those values or you lose credibility, which will have a negative impact on the organization.
… Securities, and Governance Source: ACC Docket … There is a lot of talk in leadership materials and in corporate … America on the criticality of having the right culture for your business. This is true because to be successful, … must result in termination. During the days of the dot-com explosion, many of those companies with silly.com type …
Articles
10/18/2016
62 pages

This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… biases from the decision-making process. But an algorithm is only as good as the data it works with. Data is frequently … corporation. CLR and the authors are solely responsible for the content of their publications. * Postdoctoral … It’s a Movement, FORBES (Nov. 20, 2013), http://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjeevsardana/2013/11/20/bigdata …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Ensuring that their leaders demonstrate global perspective and diversity of thought will be key to their success.
… SHEET Bust those silos. Reducing compartmentalization is key to integrating far-flung corporate wings, but this … neglect face time. Bring together global team members for in-person interaction — not the technological kind. Are … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Recent guidance from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?
… from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should … Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. Step three. Prepare and … the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Privacy Act, the …
Advocacy Filings
07/06/2007

The Need for a Substantial Salary Increase for Federal Judges

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Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Increase Comment Letter to US Senate July 5, 2007 The Need for a Substantial Salary Increase for Federal Judges Resource … salary increase for federal judges. This increase also is vigorously endorsed by the Chief Justice of the United … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACC.COM The Honorable Patrick Leahy The Honorable Arlen Specter …
Advocacy Filings
Richard T. White
07/06/2007

A policy statement from the ACC on the Need for a Substantial Salary Increase for Federal Judges

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Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… July 5, 2007 A policy statement from the ACC on the Need for a Substantial Salary Increase for Federal Judges Resource … salary increase for federal judges. This increase also is vigorously endorsed by the Chief Justice of the United … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACC.COM The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. The Honorable Lamar S. …
Checklists
01/19/2023
2 pages

This is a sample data breach checklist.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Data Breach Checklist (US) January 19, 2023 2 pages This is a sample data breach checklist. Resource Details Interest … Resources … Data Breach Checklist Prepare Solid Foundation for Privilege Convene a data breach response team at request … Connecticut have requirements Consider generating goodwill in the wake of a breach and in turn reducing potential …
Articles
Krishna Y. McVey - managing attorney, labor and employment law group, Michelin North America, Inc.
04/01/2006

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 31, 2006 Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family … s is that th ere are ben efits for bo th employe es and com panies in t aking those steps . Here’s a q uick review of …
Articles
Kerry B. Fisher
06/01/2001

A litigator turned ADR convert talks about the very strong merit behind this style of problem solving. It just may benefit your client, your department, and your career. And no, you won’t look wimpy for suggesting it to your boss.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles ADR: It’s Not Just For Wimps Author Kerry B. Fisher June 1, 2001 A litigator … be of any value in a mediation setting. Keiry B. Fisher is a former Baltimore city prosecutor and has spent the last … Approaches to Solving Workplace Disputes" at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/fmOO/disputes.html. • "Alternative …
Articles
Robert Half International
10/24/2011

This article contains information on the research initiative that highlights key trends and provides timely advice to help you recruit and retain talented employee teams of all generations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 19 75 19 80 19 85 19 90 19 95 20 00 20 05 The Hula Hoop® is launched and sells for $1.98. Twenty-five million were sold in four months. The … more information on hiring and retention, visit roberthalf.com. Generations We Surveyed • Generation Y: Born primarily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample master license agreement for production use.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Use Master License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample master license agreement for production use. Resource Details Interest Area: … Licensee the Licensee Data; (ii) provide telephone and online standard support, as well as periodic updates to …
Articles
Marc Barennes, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union, and Pascale Hecker, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union
09/19/2014
25 pages

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… cases Doctrines l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Marc BARENNES marcbarennes@gmail.com l Legal secretary, … 1. As observed by an experienced American litigator, 1 it is more than likely that, when reviewing a brief, “ the last … the European Commission (hereinafter “Commission”) on its website, the total amount of "nes imposed on undertakings …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
If the opportunity to head the legal department at a company that runs one of the most iconic western consumer brands in China didn’t arise last year, Joseph Chan would likely be thinking about how to spend his retirement after a successful career as a partner in a major US law firm.
in a major US law firm. Instead, he says he feels like he is embarking on a new career as chief legal officer of Yum …  (Aug. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Articles
04/18/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Network on their Forum. It addresses the use of indemnification provisions in Business Association Agreements (BAAs) in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2017 This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, … Wisdom of the Crowd Resource.)   Question: I am looking for insight to provide more context on industry standards … (CMS)/Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The closer our BAA and/or the Covered Entity BAA is
Articles
09/29/2006

Inter Alia (October 2006)

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2006 INTER Alia news, notes, & datebook information for the corporate counselor A delegation from China’s Hebei … future. With a population of 68 million, Hebei province is located in northern China and completely surrounds Bei­ … More information on MJP can be found at www.acca.com/php/cms/index.php?id=83. Washington Adopts MJP In-house …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, consultants, agents, or other third parties who interact with foreign government officials on the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and reputation of its prospective Intermediaries to give it a factual basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the Company’s Code of Ethics. This “due diligence’’ must take place before the Intermediary is retained and must be updated when extending or renewing an Intermediary’s contract.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Procedures October 30, 2014 To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, … the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and … basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the …
Articles
Wendy L. Werner
01/01/2013

This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Management Skills for Lawyers Author Wendy L. Werner January 1, 2013 This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers. Resource … SKILLS FOR LAWYERS Wendy L. Werner a1 wendy@wendywerner.com Copyright © 2011 by American Bar Association; Wendy L. …
Articles
Juli E. Greenberg
04/05/2013
3 pages

Due to a recent privacy update in Massachusetts, corporate counsel should review corporate data and collection policies related to the collection of ZIP codes in their states. Your policies may not be doing enough to keep you and customer information safe.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.3 Corporate counsel for merchants in these states should review corporate data … such as to ship merchandise or for verifying identity in online transactions. BACKGROUND Section 105(a) of the Privacy … defined in section 2 of chapter 93A.” 1http://www.socialaw.com/slip.htm?cid=21967&sid=120 (last visited March 22, 2013) …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample computer and internet usage policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Internet and Computer Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample computer and internet usage policy. Resource … furnished to employees are Company property and intended for business use only. All electronic communications, … and read any data composed, sent, or received through our online connections and stored in the Company’s computer …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a panelist document list.

in Healthcare - Document List October 17, 2016 This is a panelist document list. Resource Details Interest Area: … List (DRAFT) What are value-based programs? / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Web page hyperlink: … BMJ 2016;354:i3835 Web page hyperlink: http://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i3835 HHS Office for Civil Right ramping …
Articles
Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, and Rhian Banks, Managing Associate - Solicitor and Chartered UK & EU Trade Mark Attorney, Freeths LLP
11/25/2020
3 pages

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… 2020 Freeths LLP confirms that there will be no disruption for clients with EU trade marks or Community registered … UK trade mark. This will be free of charge; nothing is required of the trade mark proprietor to obtain the … but details of the newly cloned mark will be available online. Trade Mark owners can opt out of receiving a cloned …
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