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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 …
James A. Nortz
10/01/2019
4 pages

Does the recent Business Roundtable show hope for “conscious capitalists”? Or is it just a façade?

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: CLO / GC
… 2019 4 pages Does the recent Business Roundtable show hope for “conscious capitalists”? Or is it just a façade? Resource Details Interest Area: … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz PRESIDENT OPTIMAL COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
Advocacy Filings
09/16/2003

ACCA?s Corporate & Securities Law Committee's to the SEC on"Disclosure Regarding Nominating Committee Functions and Communications between Security Holders and Boards of Directors (September 15, 2003).?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Association, ACCA’s Corporate & Securities Law Committee is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on “Disclosure … ACCA recognizes the importance of the Commission's request for comments. We have drawn on the practical experiences of … dc 20036- 5425 p 202.293.4103 f 202.293.4701 www.acca.com The in-house bar associationSM 2that the trigger for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/01/2017

This is a sample of frequently asked questions about corporate compliance programs.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Corporate Compliance Policy FAQ June 1, 2017 This is a sample of frequently asked questions about corporate … legal standards that function as the accepted benchmarks for effective compliance programs, which are part of the U.S. … sending around a code of conduct to employees, delivering online compliance training, and collecting annual …
Articles
04/01/2015

This article shows how to protect against cyber criminals using corporate e-mail to swindle funds.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Introduction Almost all companies depend on e-mail for the majority of their internal and external communications. It is no surprise, then, that fraudsters have developed ways to … example, Acme ABC Inc. would have a Web site of acmeabc.com, and all company e-mails would be from the @acmeabc.com
Program Materials
Jacques Buhart, Aryeh Friedman, Leon Liu, Partner, Gary Zanfagna
10/21/2015

Competition law is not necessarily seen as falling squarely within the compliance remit, but recent global enforcement actions in China and threatened actions in the European Union demonstrate the importance of having a robust global competition law risk and compliance program. This program will focus on best practices including policies and training, risk assessments and controls, preparing and managing dawn raids and monitoring changes in global antitrust laws.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: China, European Union, United States
… Program Materials Best Practices in Competition Compliance: A Global Perspective Author … Partner, Gary Zanfagna October 21, 2015 Competition law is not necessarily seen as falling squarely within the … enforcement – United States • Individuals going to jail for longer periods of time – The average jail sentence has …
Articles
Philip Heilbrunn, Mattias Dacker, Jessica Khoo (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
4 pages

This briefing provides an overview of the state of affairs of Fintech regulation in Sweden.

… Request a trial membership . … eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2023. All rights reserved. … and distinct legal entities, under Eversheds Sutherland. For a full description of the structure and a list of … forefront of Fintech innovation from its early days and is still considered to be one of the driving forces. Sweden …
Articles
David Simon
10/25/2010

This article discusses the reasons compliance training is a must for businesses.

… Articles Legal and Business Drivers for Compliance Training Author David Simon October 25, 2010 … This article discusses the reasons compliance training is a must for businesses. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … membership . … David Simon WeComply, Inc. dsimon@wecomply.com Copyright © 2010 by WeComply, Inc. 1 Legal and Business …
Articles
Andrew Maunz and Richard Mrizek, Jackson Lewis P.C.
05/26/2022

No new laws or regulations have been adopted expanding legal liability to cover caregiver or victims of COVID-19. However, the EEOC’s guidance is a good reminder of what the law requires – and does not require – when addressing employees or applicants who may be caretakers.

Here are the top ten takeaways of what the guidance does and does not do.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Updated Guidance on Pandemic and Caretaker Discrimination in the United States Author Andrew Maunz and Richard Mrizek, … or victims of COVID-19. However, the EEOC’s guidance is a good reminder of what the law requires – and does not … the EEOC. Does this new guidance carve out new frontiers for potential liability or just restate well-established …
Articles
Nickole Winnett, Shareholder at Jackson Lewis, P.C. and Tressi L. Cordaro, Shareholder at Jackson Lewis, P.C.
06/05/2015

This Top Ten lists specific considerations employers should keep in mind in evaluating worksite conditions, along with proactive measures suggested by Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA").

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles The Heat is On: Top Ten Steps Employers Can Take to Protect Employees … Ten lists specific considerations employers should keep in mind in evaluating worksite conditions, along with … to summertime warmth. But while sun and heat may make for a fun day at the beach, they can spell danger for workers …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building relationships, especially with your manager. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/14/2022 Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building … and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … Search for " Work from home is here to stay " and you will find a … as we were before if not more so.   If you are interested in advancing your career, however, I say there has never been …
Articles
Lex Mundi
01/11/2017
32 pages

In this guide, explore fundamental elements such as the regulatory body, registration and exemption requirements, securities marketing regulations, sponsor or agent engagement requirements as well as any disclosure requirements and relevant considerations when dealing with the diverse mix of societies, cultures and economies within the Asia/Pacific region.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
… Regulations for Cross-Border Security Offerings Lex Mundi is World Ready for Your Opportunities and Challenges in Asia … Offerings Cambodia Desmond Wee - desmond.wee@rajahtann.com Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Member Firm for Singapore with … from offshore electronically or by granting access to a website maintained offshore. 27 Selling restrictions …
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
Bjarne P. Tellmann
03/01/2018

In his final Career Path column, Bjarne P. Tellmann shares how to embrace change — no matter how daunting.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Career Path: Time for a Change Author Bjarne P. Tellmann March 1, 2018 In his … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bjarne P. Tellmann GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER PEARSON bjarnetellmann@pearson.com Your team is likely to experience the emotional and logistical hurdles …
Jeffrey W. Wheeler
11/01/2019
2 pages

"To sharpen the saw," sometimes it's important to learn, play, and rest before tackling your to-do list.

… storage. I’d taken it to the shop a couple of years back for a new stylus, belt, and whatever passes for a tune-up … headache with little hope of success. My extended family is spread as far across the continental states as the map … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL NUMOTION …
James A. Nortz
11/01/2019
2 pages

Though most businesses avoid using this particular word, Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz argues that it should be synonymous with "ethics."

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … Morality — the “M” word — is not one that you hear bandied about in the workplace very … of business morality.” I suppose there are several reasons for this general aversion to using the “M” word in the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz FOUNDER & PRESIDENT AXIOM COMPLIANCE & …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This sample is an executive summary of a contract policy.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policy – Executive Summary June 26, 2017 This sample is an executive summary of a contract policy. Resource … provide examples of best practices and suggest strategies for effective contract management. The mandatory directives … Protection of XXXXX Intellectual Property Electronic and online contracts Contract Execution Protocol The Policy’s
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This is a sample social media policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Social Media Policy 2015 December 22, 2015 This is a sample social media policy. Resource Details Interest … that you should know before engaging in any type of online conversation that might impact [COMPANY]. You'll know … on Social Media, you should disclose that you work for [COMPANY]. Your friends may know you work for [COMPANY], …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
07/09/2012

This InfoPAK seeks to guide the first general counsel through the process of establishing a legal department, addressing the range of topics he/she will encounter, from understanding company expectations to how to communicate with the new client to establishing budgets and processes. In addition, this InfoPAK includes firsthand experiences shared by five in-house counsel who served as their organizations’ first general counsel, ranging in experience, industry/company size, and perspective.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … lawyers, unless expressly stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … should be available from news outlets or the company’s website; • Legal-matters responses to the auditors in the …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Latham & Watkins LLP for the Pro Bono Institute
09/01/2011

This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue to be updated by the Pro Bono Institute. It covers 43 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
for the Pro Bono Institute September 1, 2011 This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue … (please direct your requests to: gianni.destefano@lw.com). While we have worked, to the extent possible, with … on the University of Buenos Aires’ “University Extension” website, available at: …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
In-house counsel can integrate an enhanced client intake process into a broader risk management program, while making minimal changes to procedures likely already occurring in the firm. In fact, not doing so amounts to a missed opportunity for legal departments to notch an easy win. Whatever the state of the client intake process, firms will benefit from identifying any gaps in controls as early as possible — and thereby help address risks and avoid crises.
… Docket Article Enhancing Client Intake for Stronger Risk Management Mara Butners Martine-Pascale Gaujean May Publication Date: 12/01/2017 In-house counsel can integrate an enhanced client intake … Lines of defense.   The three-lines-of-defense model is a comprehensive best practice for risk management and …
Program Materials
David H. Franzel - legal counsel, Estate of James Campbell; Vincent M. Gonzales - senior counsel, Sempra Energy Law Department; and Jill A. Tracy - assistant counsel, Unocal
04/20/2004

An overview of settling environmental cases.

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 507:The Nuts & Bolts of Settling Environmental Cases … H. Franzel David Franzel is legal counsel, Hawaii lands for the Estate of James Campbell. Mr. Franzel provides legal …
Articles
Latham & Watkins
04/06/2022
14 pages

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed climate disclosure rule, approved by a 3–1 vote on March 21, 2022, is the agency’s most significant regulatory undertaking in more than a decade. In this resource, learn more about how the decision can impact all domestic registrants and foreign private issuers.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… disclosure rule, approved by a 3–1 vote on March 21, 2022, is the agency’s most significant regulatory undertaking in … the SEC’s Proposed Rule What the proposed rule would mean for registrants and their filings with the SEC. The US … as the public comment period commences. https://www.lw.com/practices/EnvironmentalSocialGovernance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Companies are more frequently turning to third-party subject matter experts to outsource their most pressing business needs. Although these relationships present opportunities for companies to improve product and service quality and leverage economies of scale to better compete within their respective markets, they also pose the risks of exposing potential data and confidential information and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets.
… Docket Article IP Risks in Outsourcing: Traps for the Unwary Sarah Beisheim William … and mismanagement of technology and other IP assets. This is because most outsourcing engagements require customers and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2023
Odeko Inc. General Counsel Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig, senior client advisor for Perkins Coie LLC, outline 8 value-adds that law firms should consider providing to their clients — free of charge. #ACCDocket #inhouse
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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
Phillip B.C. Jones, Paul G. Lunn
01/01/2003

Read this article to learn how you can use a combination of patent strategies and regulatory strategies to help your company maintain its pharmaceutical market exclusivity.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Paul G. Lunn The $400 billion a year drug industry is in trouble. Analysts estimate that the combined profits of … inventions. He is available at phillipjonesS939@msn.com. Paul G. Lunn is a principal patent attorney at … at www.practicallaw.com/T1938. • Japanese Patent Office website at www.jpo.go.jp/. • Pharmaceutical Research and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group and Hotel Sales Agreement February 10, 2017 This is a sample group and hotel sales agreement. Resource Details … and [ORGANIZATION NAME] agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing the total number of room nights as indicated … may also be made on-line with a group code via [WEBSITE URL]. GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS – INDIVIDUAL GUEST …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
07/01/2010

James Lipscomb discusses his views on successful career building, giving back to the global community, and the importance of fostering an inclusive and empowering legal department.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… lipscomb laughed and said nothing else. the tuscon resort is a signa- ture project of his 38-year career at Metlife. … and take advantage of this new resource, visit www.acc.com/quickcounsel. Legal Resources - Practical tools and … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Carolyn Reynolds, General Counsel of Vicinity Centres
08/01/2020
2 pages

How should in-house counsel deal with new work from home policies due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? In this article, learn skills and takeaways for discussions with you team.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… Pandemic? In this article, learn skills and takeaways for discussions with you team. Resource Details Interest … I N G CO V I D -19 Remote working for a day or two a week is one thing – but how do you adjust when your team is … of time. VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 | 13 acla.acc.com As General Counsel of Vicinity Centres, Carolyn has …
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