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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/21/2014

This case law is Federal Trade Commission v. Toysmart.com, LLC.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 0E3C 5 Toysmart Complaint August 20, 2014 This case law is Federal Trade Commission v. Toysmart.com, LLC. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … CIVIL ACTION NO. 00-11341-RGS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
Although artificial intelligence has now moved from the research and development stage to commercialization, its wider deployment in business imposes challenges for enterprises and for patent legislation, as it is a completely new concept and a very powerful force for change.
… Docket Article Artificial intelligence in the patenting landscape Petteri Häkkänen Akseli Von Koch … its wider deployment in business imposes challenges for enterprises and for patent legislation, as it is a completely new concept and a very powerful force for
Benchmarking and Research Data
Health Care Compliance Association & Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
06/21/2012

This survey provides research findings regarding the ways in which compliance and ethics professionals have managed the rise of social media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… increases in usage by adults, changing them from vehicles for teens to communicate to platforms used by multiple … executives around the world, and Facebook’s user base is so large that, were it a country, it would be the third … and evolution have emerged great risks. Inappro- priate online behavior has cost individuals their jobs. Companies …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/06/2017
41 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 United States market.

… 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 … the official information of the US government. The website is kept up-to-date.    For more ACC InfoPAKs, please …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/15/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to quickly adapt to using electronic signatures for various documents. The US Congress has enacted legislation on electronic signatures, as have the states.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Tips for Using Electronic Signatures (US Focus) Author Association … a document cannot be denied effect solely because it is electronic. -    The United States’ Electronic Signatures … 25, 2017. Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC IT, Privacy and eCommerce …
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… to interact with in-house lawyers in your practice area Online resources specific to your work Online communities to … from the convenience of your office Joining a network is simple, and they are open to all members. Join one or more … peers? Then head over to ACC Communities - our "house" for in-house counsel. There you can connect and exchange …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This sample stresses to be mindful that YOU AND YOU ALONE are personally responsible for the content that you publish on the Internet.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… mindful that YOU AND YOU ALONE are personally responsible for the content that you publish on the Internet. Resource … authorization. Your personal time spent on social media is just that, personal. It is not considered part of your … of the Company. There are no "winners" and "losers" in an online community. Online behavior that is confrontational, …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
5 pages

Learn about the United Kingdom’s National Security and Investment Act 2021, which allows the UK government to screen a wide variety of transactions for national security purposes.

… to pose a potential risk to national security. Now that it is time for transacting parties to start to focus on the … mailto:brian.sher@cms-cmno.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … in practice. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 4 January 2022. … CMS … Learn about the …
Articles
Bird & Bird
05/11/2016
13 pages

This article focuses on the role that energy storage and in particular battery storage, can play towards the goal of creating a more efficient electricity system and the key challenges that must be addressed.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… of a social conscience about where and how electricity is generated.  Decarbonisation. Decarbonisation policy both … and controls to allow it to continue to function for the needs of the UK. New technologies will be a crucial … https://www.ssepd.co.uk/NINES/ 3 http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/balancing-services/ 4 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/04/2018
Confidence can be an asset. Imagine being confident enough to turn down a plum post-clerkship signing bonus, move to a foreign country with a loose grasp of the local culture and languages, and be the only overseas attorney interviewing for the first lawyer position for a hot Singaporean startup.
… Docket Article Tips & Insights: Confidence Is Key Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 06/04/2018 … languages, and be the only overseas attorney interviewing for the first lawyer position for a hot Singaporean startup. … Chan became general counsel of RedMart, a Singapore-based online grocer and logistics company, almost three years ago. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
One of the most exciting times for a company is when it decides to expand overseas. It is a time of challenges, particularly for in-house counsel who are tasked with coordinating every detail of the mergers and acquisitions transaction agreements. With a focus on emerging nations, this article offers practical tips to assist in-house counsel in identifying the risks of cross-border transactions, navigating those challenges, and in closing the deal.
… Date: 06/06/2019 One of the most exciting times for a company is when it decides to expand overseas. It is a time of … emerging countries include: Careful due diligence through online searches; Vetting through legal or financial contacts …
Articles
Jason Weintraub, Jeremy B. Rosen, and Brad Pauley
03/01/2018

To maximize efficiency and minimize the amount of time spent in the courtroom, hire appellate lawyers early to obtain better results, reduce costs, and strengthen value.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… TO USE APPELLATE COUNSEL TO ADD VALUE Every legal matter is a story with characters, conflicts, and resolutions. Each … handled that as well. When a company needed a lawyer, the com- pany hired one for the specific task at hand. Companies … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Shannon Spangler, Anne Kershaw and Julie Richer
05/01/2013

Once your case has settled, an important question needs to be answered: Do you know where all the copies of your documents are, particularly those being held
by outside counsel? Document management should be built into the litigation process, not an afterthought. This article offers some suggestions on closing case files in a manageable way.

… Articles The Case Is Closed. Where Are Your Documents? Author Shannon Spangler, … and Knowledge Strategy M.S. program. shannon@slspanglerpc.com Anne Kershaw is founder of A.Kershaw Attorneys & … jan12 ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
Charlotte Lewis Jones
11/01/2016
8 pages

While it may seem like second nature to in-house counsel, successfully negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and market awareness to understand how to approach negotiation in a way that effectively ensures a positive outcome for all parties involved. By understanding these factors, and how to navigate the risks associated with them, in-house counsel can efficiently close multiple transactions simultaneously to favorable returns.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Global
… negotiating the closure of a business transaction is an art form. It requires transparency, organization, and … can frustrate your potential business partner and, worse, com- municate to him or her that your team just “doesn’t get … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
James R. Buckley
03/01/2005

Two case studies of in-house counsel's efforts to use business techniques to productively and efficiently manage complex lawsuits while optimizing the use of limited financial resources in order to achieve the best result.

… tech­ niques to a lawsuit—with rather unhappy results. It is an object lesson in the limits of management techniques. … IN Sure,  you can blame outside counsel  for  your com­ do  you  much  good.  Even  if  you  call  the  … This system can be found on the ABA’s website at http://www.abanet.org/litigation/utbms/home.html. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2023
AI is exciting—and risky. No one has all the answers yet. But, we still need to ask questions. #OpenAI #LegalTech #ACC #ACCDocket
… Vendor Risks Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/09/2023 AI is exciting—and risky. No one has all the answers yet. But, … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mameraman / Shutterstock.com AI is exciting — and risky. No one has all the answers … legislators, and regulators will define AI's boundaries for years to come. Meanwhile, you want to help your company …
Program Materials
Stephanie Bagot, Carolyn Herzog, Preston Ray, Cheryl Solomon
10/19/2015

A panel of experienced international in-house lawyers will discuss the legal support areas on which legal department members in international offices should focus on in order to partner effectively with the business team. They will address optimizing the process for providing legal services, identifying future legal support requirements and implementing legal cost-saving initiatives.

… Program Materials Roadmap for a Successful International Law Department Author … online and brick and mortar stores. Though young, WeeGiant is already generating nearly $1.5 billion in annual revenue. … that it is acquiring a UK-based company, KustomDesigns.com (“Kustom”), which is about half the size of WeeGiant and …
Articles
Foley & Lardner
10/17/2016
18 pages

This article explains and demystifies cybersecurity for senior management and directors by identifying the steps global companies must take to address, mitigate, and respond to the risks associated with data security.

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Source: Resource Library
… Los Angeles, California 213.972.4542 jkalyvas@foley.com Michael R. Overly Partner Los Angeles, California … COMMITTEE. Form an information security committee that is charged with the design, implementation, and day-to-day … 3 Whitepaper, DDoS Imposes $1M Hit on Website and e-Commerce Performance, Neustar Market Pulse …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/16/2017
Mentoring relationships are everywhere in Silicon Valley, but we have never seen one as dynamic and inspiring as the one between Veronica Abreu and Jennifer Lam.
… one between Veronica Abreu and Jennifer Lam. Abreu, who is currently chief privacy officer at Square, worked at Airbnb for four years, building out its product counseling, privacy, … and intellectual property counsel at Zynga, creator of online games, such as Words with Friends. “I worked on a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Contoural, Inc.
12/15/2018

This is a sample policy for offsite records storage cost reduction strategies.

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Region: United States
… Strategies Author Contoural, Inc. December 15, 2018 This is a sample policy for offsite records storage cost reduction strategies. … stored. To view a complimentary copy, visit www.contoural.com Webinars: Out With the Old: Paper Remediation Strategies …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Beer Institute
06/01/2015

These guidelines apply to all beer-branded advertising and marketing materials created by or under the control of the Brewer.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (27 CFR Part 5), and malt beverages (27 CFR Part 7) online at: www.ttb.gov Generally speaking the regulations … Guarantees (Money back guarantees are not prohibited) For a complete listing of the prohibited practices, please … ADVERTISING PRACTICES TTB 5190.05 (1 /2012) • What is considered an advertisement? The regulations define the …
Articles
Beverly M. Tompkins, Judah Lifschitz, and Laura C. Fraher
05/01/2018

The most effective way to stop litigation claims from falling on your desk is to avoid the dispute altogether. While this may not always be possible, in-house counsel would be wise to follow these 10 preventative steps that will help ensure you never have to step into a courtroom.

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Source: ACC Docket
… way to stop litigation claims from falling on your desk is to avoid the dispute altogether. While this may not always … to all levels of the organization. bmtompkins@sgh.com Judah Lifschitz, based in Washington, DC, is co-president … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Department of Treasury
10/17/2016

This sample tells you what you should know about advertising alcohol beverage products.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (27 CFR Part 5), and malt beverages (27 CFR Part 7) online at: www.ttb.gov Generally speaking the regulations … Guarantees (Money back guarantees are not prohibited) For a complete listing of the prohibited practices, please … ADVERTISING PRACTICES TTB 5190.05 (1 /2012) • What is considered an advertisement? The regulations define the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
Kriti Tannan, senior director, legal at Jones Lang LaSalle shares her day with ACC. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DITL
… Resource Details … Banner artwork by Sagii / Shutterstock.com Kriti Tannan Senior Director, Legal Jones Lang LaSalle … person since my high school days, and a good morning is essential to my start of the day. I do think my internal … every day. 😊 6:00 am: It is time to get organized and plan for the day. I stick to my daily mantra: “Either you run the …
Articles
08/01/2017
5 pages

The law and technology - a panel interview with four in-house counsel including Chaman Sidhu, David Bushby, Vered Keisar and Luke O’Sullivan.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 7VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 1. How has technology … society. The way I communicate, collaborate and produce is very different from 10 years ago due to technology. For me personally, adopting agile and lean ways of working, …
Articles
Nishimura & Asahi, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016

In this guide, authored by Lex Mundi contributors, the basic legislative and economic framework of Japan is explained.  Learn more about Japan's investment policies, trademarks, exchange controls, structures of business and more in this informative article.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… the basic legislative and economic framework of Japan is explained.  Learn more about Japan's investment policies, … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Japan Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Nishimura & … between Japan and the rest of the world. JETRO’s website is https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/. The Foreign Exchange …
Articles
Christopher Moore, Ari MacKinnon, and Laurie Achtouk Spivak, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
09/22/2022
10 pages

On July 1, 2022, the amendments to the Regulations and Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) entered into force. This article summarizes and comments on the key changes. The 2022 ICSID Arbitration Rules apply to ICSID arbitrations commenced on or after July 1, 2022.

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Region: Global
… legitimacy of ICSID arbitrations, particularly where there is significant public scrutiny of proceedings. This alert … (available at  http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2022/06/03/new- … Hamilton LLP  This article was originally published on the website of  Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP on July 15, …
Articles
Mike Roster
09/01/1995

Reengineering the Legal Function, by Mike Roster

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of a legal department? The answer most often heard is that we in-house counsel know our clients and their … a modern U.S. corporation knows there is no single answer for the best way to handle the legal function. Indeed. … for them, but we urged them to consider the fact that the com­ plete outsourcing approach was probably the least dsky …
Articles
Bill Mordan
10/01/2016

Career Path columnist Bill Mordan discusses the role of computer judges in the future of law.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY … of all litigants, at some point, believe their judge is an idiot. At the end of a trial, disgruntled losers rarely … would you rather have a computer as your judge? Consider, for example, the eBay electronic dis- pute resolution …
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