Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.

Join ACC

Displaying 6691 - 6720 of 15897
Articles
Stuart N. Roth; Erich P. Rapp; Douglas A. Littlejohn
08/13/2003

Learn how companies responding to EPA claims under the Superfund statute can seek federal government contribution due to federal ownership of industrial facilities during World War II.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of companies throughout America. If your company is paying these costs, then you may want to consider … Corporate Counsel Association. All rights reserved. For more information or to join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. September 2003 Legacy of history as a strategy for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
To successfully meet the challenges of transitioning from a law firm lawyer to an in-house manager, focus must be given to five key areas: (1) leading a team; (2) how to best advance the company’s business objectives; (3) client satisfaction; (4) successfully navigating the organization’s unique culture; and (5) establishing the new manager’s leadership framework.
… Doesn’t Guarantee Future Results: Understanding In-house Management Dominic Blue Publication Date: 03/01/2016 … lawyers, requiring creative legal development solutions for your team. Establish a management framework. The skills … management skills. In direct contrast, good management is absolutely essential to the success of a large business …
Articles
Annabelle Richard and Diane Mullenex, Ichay & Mullenex Avocats
12/12/2014
10 pages

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… 10 pages This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally identifiable information … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Tony Johnson and Henry Winter, Johnson Winter & Slattery
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… & Slattery December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Hayden Goudy, ESG Business Intelligence Advisor, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Vedika Mehera, Innovation Advisor, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
03/10/2022
-2 pages

There is a growing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in today’s boardrooms. As companies grapple with developing ESG programs, legal operations have an important role. From preparing ESG disclosures and managing risks to collecting, validating, and reporting data, firms can leverage core legal operations functions to build an ESG program that drives improvement over time.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP March 10, 2022 -2 pages There is a growing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in today’s boardrooms. As companies grapple with developing … organization to streamline data collection and prepare it for legal review and validation.   ESG Information Management …
Checklists
CMS
11/09/2022
1 pages

Learn 11 legal issues UK contractors should pay attention to in 2022.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… Safety Bill The Building Safety Bill (England and Wales) is expected to come into law during 2022. It will have wide … Editor: Kathryn Moffett E: kathryn.moffett@cms-cmno.com … Learn 11 legal issues UK contractors should pay … to in 2022. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 11, 2022. … CMS … Learn 11 legal …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the meaning of ESG, beyond the acronym and misconceptions.

… confusion and misunderstanding of simple concepts. ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance. The … in South Africa. Your Key Contacts 2 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1527397380001234944 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
3 pages

Learn about ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in this introduction to the related concepts and jargon being used.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Region: Australia File esg-financing-and-what-it-means-for-the-middle-market.pdf (599.41 KB) Download Save to My … them access to (somewhat) cheaper capital. Such thinking is certainly not new and the market for ESG related debt … This resource was originally published May 3, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about ESG …
Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
3 pages

Learn about the latest clarifications and remaining questions to the Department of Justice's changes of its corporate enforcement policies, first outlined in October 2021.

… disclosures of past misconduct are identified, but there is still no limit to extraterritorial reach Monaco’s remarks … Risks (December 16, 2021), https://www.law360.com … 2021. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022.  … Dentons … Learn …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
We recover, we rebound, we restore, and we redeem this time by deciding to do one act of kindness for one person when presented the opportunity. One act could make all the difference for someone in need.
… we redeem this time by deciding to do one act of kindness for one person when presented the opportunity. One act could … have saved me during this time. One of those people is my editor at ACC, Joshua Shields. He not only allowed me … to a distant relative, reconnect with a long-lost friend, buy a meal for a healthcare worker, provide advice to a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
There are now many tools to help keep lawyers like us organized that are incredibly powerful.
… make matters worse, although I have a fairly good memory for certain things, I have always been pretty absent-minded … days, of course, everything was paper-based and paper is easy to misplace. When the first Palm Pilot came out I … in Google Calendar on Android can be set to remind you to buy milk just when you are near a grocery store. It could …
Articles
Dentons
04/12/2023
2 pages

Learn about recent laws and regulations in China on the use of data and protection of cross-border data transfers.

Resource Details
Region: China, Asia
… to include a confidentially clause under which the company is obligated not to disclose or otherwise misappropriate the … its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 3 … transfers. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Roger McCrary -- senior counsel, corporate law and compliance, Bayer Corporation, and Kenneth G. Weigel -- co-leader of the International Trade Regulatory Group, Alston & Bird
09/01/2007

Is your company acting within US import and export laws, fulfilling the legal obligations that fall under them? As the company's legal expert, in-house counsel needs to make sure that the company understands and complies with the many laws associated with this aspect of business.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Trade Regulatory Group, Alston & Bird August 31, 2007 Is your company acting within US import and export laws, … 30 September 2007 While the timing of the government’s com- munications in the described scenario is unlikely, the … level. Examples of import procedures can be found on CBP’s website.3 Examples of export procedures can be found on the …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

Learn about parent company liability and class actions in Scotland related to climate litigation.

Resource Details
Region: Scotland, United Kingdom
… global warming, the issue of parent company liability is taking centre stage. The courts' willingness to hold … D +44 141 271 5484 M +44 774 125 2998 fiona.caldow@dentons.com Douglas Blyth Partner, Glasgow D +44 33 0222 1664 … This resource was originally published May 27, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about parent company …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2024
With advances in AI and new business realities, it is increasingly important to develop a tech-enabled, continuously improving legal operations function. This article focuses on strategies for identifying KPIs, measuring ROI, and improving the law department’s work, with actionable examples for improving team performance.
… With advances in AI and new business realities, it is increasingly important to develop a tech-enabled, … operations function. This article focuses on strategies for identifying KPIs, measuring ROI, and improving the law … and Rvector and icons by smashingstocks / Shutterstock.com In part one of this series, we emphasized the importance …
Articles
Dentons
09/18/2023
3 pages

Learn about the UK's proposed regulatory framework as outlined in it's policy paper "A pro-innovation approach to AI", published in March 2023.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… . … The use and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at an ever-increasing rate. Recently, large … Glasgow D +44 141 271 5459 karen.farrell@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2023 Dentons. Dentons is a global … March 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in April 2023.  … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/15/2023
17 pages

This article provides an update of the sanctions enacted against Russia and Belarus by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Region: United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… which are “discount to crude oil” - USD 45 per barrel. For the avoidance of doubt, these new price caps are intended … oil and refined oil products originating from Russia. It is important that any UK person engaging in activity relating … Union. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland on February 9, 2023. … …
Articles
Dentons
04/21/2023
3 pages

Read about implementation of AI in Latin America, its benefits, and its risks and potential mitigation of those risks to data protection and privacy rights.

Resource Details
Region: Caribbean / Central America, South America
… technology in different areas and industries. However, it is still in the process of consolidating a comprehensive … purposes. This, of course, has made it more difficult for regulators to unify the region when introducing new … rights. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in January 2023.  … Dentons … Read about …
Articles
Lauren Hopkins (Principal), Megan Morgan (Principal), Deepti Gage (Associate), and Kirstin Gruver (Associate), Beveridge & Diamond
01/10/2023
4 pages

Read a short recap of key ESG developments in 2022 in Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Norway, and The Netherlands.

Resource Details
Region: European Union, United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Norway, Netherlands
… companies with “significant activity” in the EU. The CSRD is a major cornerstone of the European Green Deal; it expands … and Other Global Developments https://www.bdlaw.com/lauren-a-hopkins/ https://www.bdlaw.com/megan-l-morgan/ … Netherlands. This resource was originally published on the website of Beveridge & Diamond on December 20, 2022. … Lauren …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
09/15/2012

Add social media to the growing list of corporate worries. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of lawyers recently surveyed by Robert Half Legal said they are concerned about the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the legal implications of employees using social media for business communications within their companies. Resource … Media By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … is available to download at http://www.futurelawoffice.com. For the latest career and management trends in the legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
07/25/2013

This is a same voluntary code of conduct for mobile app short notices developed through the Multi-Stakeholder Process on Application Transparency convened by the United States Department of Commerce.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Information Administration (NTIA) July 25, 2013 This is a same voluntary code of conduct for mobile app short notices developed through the … parties. App developers should be aware that California’s Online Privacy Protection Act and other privacy laws may also …
Program Materials
Katerina Galanopoulou, Intellectual Property Manager, Microsoft Greece
06/26/2013

Brief overview of software copyright enforcement in the European Union and EU jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Belgium, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
… Intellectual Property Manager Microsoft Greece Why is Piracy Important to Prosecute? Economic Impact Global … piracy Cooperation with Authorities Right Holders’ Support for Authorities ►Early Investigation and Clearance ►Technical … Spamming, Malware, Spyware etc.) Protecting Safe and Legal Online World Close Cooperation is Key to Success! Modified …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
33 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A which gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the Hong Kong market.

… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 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://us.practicallaw.com/7-500-9935. This Q&A is part of the global guide to private equity. For a full …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/27/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Winc Group GC Troy Swan about the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket … Development Source: ACC Docket … “The chief task in life is simply this : to identify and separate matters so that I … with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
The importance of succession planning for corporate law departments and the law firm practice group leaders who serve them is understood, even if it’s often honored in the breach.
… Docket Article Succession Planning: A Joint Primer for the GC and Outside Lawyer V. Nicole “Nici” Comer C. … and the law firm practice group leaders who serve them is understood, even if it’s often honored in the breach. … organic growth strategy. We are making a big push into online mortgages and other electronic products as customer …
Articles
Michael Finn, Marie Kidwell, Yves Heijmans, Emmanuael Plasschaert, Giuseppe De Palo, Luigi Cominelli, Ann Rose Stouthuysen, Mark Duesenberg, Jerry Temko, Kevin Perry, Eugenia Stefani and Dr. Roland Boemer
06/01/2006

This issue discusses alternative dispute resolution in Europe.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom
… UK Marie Kidwell, Hunton & Williams (Mkidwell@hunton.com) Almost without exception, companies will want the … unless a written and signed Settlement Agreement is concluded. Expert determination—can be binding depending … �006 Looking for your next in-house position? Visit the website exclusively for in-house jobs: ACC’s In-house Jobline …
Articles
Kevin Cramer, Jeremy Fraiberg, Clay Horner, Doug Marshall, Don Ross, Steve Sigurdson, Diane M. Lank, Rupi S Badwal, Black Murray, Scott Wilkie, and Tina Pearce
09/01/2006

This issue includes articles about defensive tactics, border and travel problems, navigating international tax authority and risk management in Canada.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… Steve Sigurdson Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (www.osler.com) The mergers and acquisitions market continues to heat up … in both countries. M&A practice in Canada and the US is broadly similar, with many common law principles being … activity following Inco’s initial friendly offer for Falconbridge — had a collective value of Can$30 billion, …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the FTC's priorities under FTC Chair Lina Khan, who has a more expansive view of antitrust enforcement.

Resource Details
Region: United States, North America
… added). Similarly, the FTC Vision in the new plan is for a “vibrant economy fueled by fair competition and an … Dentons Client Alert (May 3, 2021), https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2021/may/3/us-supreme- … enforcement. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022.  … Dentons … Learn …
Articles
Dentons
04/25/2023
1 pages

Learn how Turkey governs data transfers - both domestically and cross-border.

Resource Details
Region: Turkey, Europe
… regulatory measures focusing on data transfers. Turkey is no exception when it comes to regulating data transfers … article has been co-authored by Kağan Dora (kdora@baseak.com), Bora İkiler (bikiler@baseak.com), Neslihan Kasap … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in October 2022.  … Dentons … Learn how …
Articles
Thomas L. Sager, Scott L. Winkelman
01/01/2001

Statistically driven and data intensive, Six Sigma has emerged as the latest and hottest quality initiative within corporate America. Learn how you can apply this strategy for increasing client satisfaction and reducing costs within your legal department.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Six Sigma: Positioning for Competitive Advantage Author Thomas L. Sager, Scott L. … and Scott L. Winkelman 9" ^_^S ix Sigma Thomas L. Sager is vice president and assistant general counsel, DuPont … early con­ verts, the Six Sigma Academy is at www.6-sigma.com. The statistical nuts and bolts of Six Sigma training …
Just looking for time saving documents?

Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters

ACC Resource Library

ACC