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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Oswald Cousins, Lisa Hamasaki, Katherine Kettler, David Warren
10/17/2016

These are sample policies regarding appearance and grooming, religion reasonable accommodation, and transgender employment.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Law Group, Professional Corporation. WWW.MILLERLAWGROUP.COM All Rights Reserved. (415) 464 4300 SAMPLE APPEARANCE AND GROOMING POLICY How our Company image is presented to our customers, suppliers, and the public at … Access for Transgender Employees” on Human Rights Campaign website: http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/ …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC Foundation
05/01/2018

Cybersecurity touches every aspect of consumer and corporate culture. Preventing, preparing for, and responding to data breaches in real time is a chief concern for individuals, corporate leaders, and government regulators. Download the 2018 ACC Foundation: the State of Cybersecurity Report, underwritten by Ballard Spahr LLP, and learn what more than 600 corporate counsel say about their cybersecurity experiences, role, and practices. The full report includes common preventative tactics, lessons learned from those who have experienced a breach (including how the breach occurred and who was affected), and more.

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Source: Resource Library
for, and responding to data breaches in real time is a chief concern for individuals, corporate leaders, and … Report 2018 ACC Chief Legal Officers 2014 Survey 3 www.acc.com/surveys©2018 ACC Foundation. All rights reserved. For … policy Social media policy Document retention policy Website privacy policy Employee manual acceptance policy …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/28/2013

A step-by-step process to prepare for an anti-corruption incident: 1) Assess Current Risks, 2) Retain Anti-Corruption Counsel & Advisors in Advance, 3) Prepare for Data Preservation & Collection and 4) Prepare and Incident Response and Investigation Plan

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… Steps February 28, 2013 A step-by-step process to prepare for an anti-corruption incident: 1) Assess Current Risks, 2) Retain Anti-Corruption Counsel & Advisors in Advance, 3) Prepare for Data Preservation & Collection and … related to the company’s anti-corruption policies is discovered in the future, if such guidelines have not …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
12/01/2018
1 pages

If we are not living the life we want, we must choose differently, even if that means stepping out of our comfort zone.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… … No growth occurs inside our comfort zone. A comfort zone is a place where we can operate in default mode. We’ve … in bumper-to-bumper traffic (this may be a non-issue for those of you living outside of Los Angeles or London). … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION …
Articles
Gregory Stern
11/01/2018

How to get the most out of your battery life (and what to do with it when it's gone to the big recycling center in the sky).

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Gregory Stern GLOBAL INTEGRATION COUNSEL, CHUBB GROUP OF … the column you’ve all (some? anyone?) been clamoring for will focus on batteries. Most of you are probably aware … by destroying plants, animals, and habitats. This is becoming a bigger and bigger problem. As our use of …
Program Materials
07/08/2016

Increasingly EU law (in particular EU consumer law) is being driven by a school of thought known as 'behavioural economics', which takes into account the behaviours of individuals when they are exercising choice. Regulators recognise that behavioural economics could have a profound impact on many of the most serious challenges facing policy makers today and increasingly see an opportunity for behavioural economics to support more specific issues like complexity, consumer inertia, marketing and the impact of communications to consumers. This session provides an overview of how behavioural economics is quickly becoming a "game changer" for the shape of regulation for time to come.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… 2016 Increasingly EU law (in particular EU consumer law) is being driven by a school of thought known as 'behavioural … policy makers today and increasingly see an opportunity for behavioural economics to support more specific issues … EC uses BIs to design a set of recommendations for MSs, on online gambling. The EC uses BIs for the revision of the …
Program Materials
Vivienne Artz, Anna Pouliou
05/19/2014

One year after a plan to reform European data protection laws was unveiled, the debate is still intense. While individuals and companies are still feuding over cases of profiling, cloud computing companies are struggling to understand when and how governments can access users’ data. Interestingly, the Commission’s proposal is also contemplating “a right to be forgotten” whereby a person would be able to ask that their data be deleted.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… European data protection laws was unveiled, the debate is still intense. While individuals and companies are still … state post-Snowdengate Bojana Bellamy, President of Centre for Information Policy Leadership, Hunton & Williams Anna … and on the free movement of such data”. • Goal: strengthen online data protection rights, boost Europe’s digital economy …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC e-Groups
03/04/2014

This form states how outside counsel should submit invoices. For example, each invoice should contain a detailed itemization of each service provided. This form also offers guidelines for outside counsel to follow in terms of their interaction with the client: Outside counsel is expected to use the least costly method of communication appropriate to the circumstances.

… form states how outside counsel should submit invoices. For example, each invoice should contain a detailed … form also offers guidelines for outside counsel to follow in terms of their interaction with the client: Outside counsel is expected to use the least costly method of communication …
Articles
James A. Nortz
04/01/2018

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the four operating priorities that are fundamental to good businesses and great leaders.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … are they all of equal importance? How would you rank them for your business? This was a question DeMarco posed to a … DeMarco boldly asserted that, for every business, there is only one correct operational priority ranking: 1. Safety. …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
12/01/2017

No matter how difficult the situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a difference.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… situation or overwhelming the problem, our job as leaders is to assess the situation and see what we can do to make a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, …
James A. Nortz
12/01/2019
2 pages

In this exclusive interview, Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the root causes of systemic corporate corruption and the measures Jerry Grisko, the CEO of CBIZ,and his company take to promote and ensure ethical business practices.

… Business Ethics: CBIZ CEO Shares His Passion for Ethical Excellence Author James A. Nortz December 1, 2019 … There has to be a tone from the top that reinforces there is no compromise when it comes to our val- ues. And, when you … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz FOUNDER & PRESIDENT AXIOM COMPLIANCE & …
James A. Nortz
07/01/2019
2 pages

Could you pass a “Business Law 101” quiz on morals? Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz gave a simple three-question quiz to graduate business students and almost all of them failed.

… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz PRESIDENT OPTIMAL COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … do not “own” corporations. Instead, they own stock, which is a contract with the corporation that provides them limited … corporation is formed, the first thing that must happen is for the incorpora- tor to appoint a board of directors. Only …
Articles
Freya Smith
08/01/2016
2 pages

In this member profile, Freya Smith discusses how to build an in-house team from the ground up.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments
… 18 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 F reya Smith is a legal professional with a unique background. Still relatively new to her role as Legal Counsel for Asia Pacific at OFX, Freya is responsible for leading the … acla_journal_mar16.indd 18 4/03/2016 1:37 PM acla.acc.com 19VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2016 requires me to have …
Articles
Craig S. Long
04/01/2009
2 pages

Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worse, I didn’t have a friend or mentor at my disposal. For better or worse, I was on my own. Fortunately, I was … was less than comfortable. a few years of experience, com- bined with a healthy amount of intro- spection, has … information with clients and business partners. This is particu- larly true if you work in a different geographic …
Articles
Eric Ho and Theodore (Ted) F. Claypoole
12/01/2008

This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… field all legal questions. you learn that your company is preparing to acquire a target with significant … establishing the business objectives and rationale for the deal help to prioritize which aspects of the IP … or more commercially valuable features of the target’s key com- mercial products or product lines. Proper claim coverage …
Articles
James Nortz
03/01/2016

Just as a dog strains against its leash, constrained employees struggle against their shackles. Unleash them and reap the rewards.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2019
4 pages

Instead of allowing good to be good enough, use these tips to start every day with purpose and to live a more productive life.

… Lead the Way: Opportunities for Improvement Author Whitnie Wiley October 1, 2019 4 pages … Are you growing in your personal and professional life? It is difficult, if not out- right impossible, to be in today’s … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
Articles
Bill Mordan
03/01/2016

Bill Mordan's March Careerpath opines on the usefulness of brevity.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Michael Caplan, Partner, Nikhil Shah, Consultant, and Catherine Gamble, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
09/11/2020
3 pages

This article provides an overview of the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, issued in October 2020. The article analyzes several of the 2020 Strategy’s key initiatives.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Strategy), with the stated aim of creating a “more secure online world for Australians, their businesses and the essential services … fit for purpose - the rapidly evolving ‘Infratech’ space is a great example of this. Of course, increased …
Articles
Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Bank Locations Silicon Valley Bank had 17 branches in … estimates it will be able to recover — and a certificate for however much is left beyond that. The advanced dividend is not yet known. …
Articles
05/05/2020
4 pages

This article explains the top ten amendments to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that were made after the 2018 American midterm elections. These new amendments affect Canadian IP law .

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Canada
… the basic term of copyright protection in Canada is life of the author plus 50 years. Under the USMCA, that … addition, the USMCA contemplates providing “safe harbors” for internet service providers (ISPs). Such safe harbors will … Policy (UDRP) for its .ca domain registry and online public access to a reliable database of contact …
Program Materials
Heidi Franken
10/18/2016

This presentation describes the purpose of a whistleblower program.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
… effectively matters are resolved, the better the outcome for investors and Ontario’s capital markets The OSC Whistleblower Program is an additional tool designed to assist us in identifying … Avenue through which potential whistleblowers submit the online form Why Market Participants Should Prepare * Research …
Program Materials
Erica Fischer, Charles Hooker, Alisa Key, Monique Liburd, Jack Wessel
10/17/2016

A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
… of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a … Audience Question: For those of you that are in-house, how is trademark work managed? Primarily by an in-house team … Enforcement Strategies How do you prioritize your online policing and enforcement efforts? Is it business led, …
Articles
Berkeley Research Group
10/17/2016
45 pages

This study aims to provide a snapshot of the current state of cybersecurity practices across leading global organizations, and to advise organizations in improving their cybersecurity programs.

… and developments have caused. Information in today’s world is as valuable as physical assets, and cybersecurity—the … as important as physical security. Failure to prepare for the risks of a breach can be as costly to an organization … Tom Brown Managing Director 646.862.0979 tbrown@thinkbrg.com Walter Mix III Managing Director 213.261.7712 …
Articles
Peter O. Hughes and Deborah A. Keller
03/01/2002

Discusses how medical leave situations must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and consider the ADA and state discrimination laws, as well as the FMLA. Also includes a checklist of considerations.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ("R&D"), Dorothy Green, has been out on FMLA medical leave for almost 12 weeks for cancer treatments, but has already … reserved. March 2002 ACCA Docket 4 1 • l Peter 0. Hughes is a partner at Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, IVIariani & … matters. He is available at phughes@stantonhughes.com. Deborah A. Keller is associate general counsel at KPMG …
Articles
James P. Barry and Robert J. Meyer
06/01/2003

This must-read article outlines liability issues that may arise for corporate counsel should their companies operate overseas, urges that companies assess their risk for such situations, provides guidance as to how to best minimize this risk, and more.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles An Alien's Action for Tort: Potential Corporate Liability for Human Rights … the past their own citizens. Largely unnoticed by many com- two decades has been the transformation of the Alien … rights reserved. June 2005 ACCA Docket 2 3 James P. Barry is senior counsel litigation for International Paper Company …
Program Materials
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.       …
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 …
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