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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample software use policy and code of ethics.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Software Use Policy and Code of Ethics July 29, 2017 This is a sample software use policy and code of ethics. Resource … license, any duplication of copyrighted software, except for backup and archival purposes, is a violation of the law. … that is distributed freely through bulletin boards and online systems. It is the policy of COMPANY to pay shareware …
Articles
Mark Roellig
05/01/2018

Being an effective leader isn't about posters, slogans, memos, PowerPoints, or speeches. Your actions must be consistent with what you believe.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … My intent for this column is to highlight learnings I have acquired through my 45 years … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER …
Articles
Bob Feldman - deputy general counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
06/01/2009

This article reviews the case, In re Delta Mills, Inc., Bankruptcy No. 06-11144 (CSS), Adversary No. 07-51707 (CSS), 2009 WL. 723271 (Bkrtcy.D.Del., March 17, 2009), a suit between GMAC and a textile manufacturer in Chapter 11.

… (Css), 2009 WL. 723271 (Bkrtcy.D.Del., March 17, 2009), is a suit between GMaC and Delta Mills, Inc., a textile … 11. The procedural posture before the court is a motion for sum- mary judgment by GMaC against claims by Delta. The … invoicing procedure and the customer number input into its com- puter system was not changed. after all of this was …
Articles
James A. Nortz
07/01/2011

In this installment of Business Ethics, learn about the IFF teaching model and how it can be more effective at helping employees understand the relevance of company conduct standards.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC Docket 118 July/August 2011 COllAtERAl JAmeS A. noRTZ is the director of compliance for bausch and lomb. Among other positions, he previously … the ACC Docket. He is available at james.a.nortz@bausch.com. F or hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of employ- …
Jeffrey W. Wheeler
09/01/2019
4 pages

It’s an opportunity for reflection on how our perceptions of our various internal and external constituencies color our interactions with them.

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Audience: CLO / GC, Small Law Departments
… W. Wheeler September 1, 2019 4 pages It’s an opportunity for reflection on how our perceptions of our various internal … observ- ing this: “She itched her nose. I wonder if that is some kind of unconscious message that I have something on … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL NUMOTION …
Articles
Jeffrey W. Wheeler
01/01/2020
4 pages

In the corporate setting, individual actions aren’t limited to individual consequences. The unscrupulous decisions of a few can lead to hefty fines for the whole organization.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States, Finland
… unscrupulous decisions of a few can lead to hefty fines for the whole organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Jeffrey W. Wheeler ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL NUMOTION … charge that you broke the law? Chances are, all you can do is own up to it, promise to do better, and ask for leniency. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
02/15/2023
2 pages

This is a due diligence request list, in order to obtain IP-related information from a seller, in the context of an acquisition.

… Townsend & Stockton LLP February 15, 2023 2 pages This is a due diligence request list, in order to obtain … applications and registered design rights owned or held for use by each Company, indicating in each case, as … 19. Whether any Company conducts telemarketing or tracks online user’s browsing for purposes of tailoring its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/10/2016

This is a non-disclosure agreement between two companies, one based in Delaware.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Nondisclosure Agreement - Delaware April 10, 2016 This is a non-disclosure agreement between two companies, one … is engaged in the business of marketing and selling online business programs and services, and owns and operates … disclosed to, or obtained by, Receiving Party hereunder. For the purposes of this Agreement Confidential Information …
Articles
Gönenç Gürkaynak and İlay Yılmaz, ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law
12/12/2014

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

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… 12, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … 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
11/17/2015
37 pages

This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… Legislation November 17, 2015 37 pages This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation. Resource … foreign public officials Can a corporation be prosecuted for acts of overseas agents, intermediaries, joint venture … Humphery-Smith +61 3 9269 9116 dhumpherysmith@landers.com.au Austria Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Paul Luiki +43 1 …
Articles
Linklaters
09/01/2013

This report is based on interviews with 100 finance directors, investment decision-makers and financial controllers in Europe’s largest life insurers. These firms represent 19% of the total European life insurance market. The research sample in this report includes leaders from the major markets of the UK, France, Germany and Italy, as well as some of the largest players from Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. Interviews were conducted in July 2013.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… Articles Life Changing – The Outlook for Life Insurance in Europe Author Linklaters September 1, 2013 This report is based on interviews with 100 finance directors, investment … The outlook for life insurance in Europe linklaters.com/insurance-report LOW YIELD SOLVABILITÉ S O LVA B ILITEIT …
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.

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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
04/30/2001

This excerpt from the chapter on corporate governance in the book Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel focuses on the business judgment rule.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… limit the liability of corporate directors. his material is excerpted from Chapter 46, "Corporate Governance," in … directors take defensive measures in response to a contest for corpo- H ^ V rate control' Accordingly, when directors … Paramount share would be converted into shares of QVC com­ mon stock. In response, Paramount and Viacom amended …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
10/18/2016
44 pages

This guide provides an introduction to blockchain technologies and sectors that may be affected.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… be deployed horizontally across industry sectors? 15 What is a blockchain? 17 What are the component parts of a … legal and regulatory issues? 31 What are the implications for business? 36 Glossary 37 Contacts 40 Global resources 42 … please contact julie.frizzarin@nortonrosefulbright.com. Sean Murphy Global head of blockchain and distributed …
Articles
James E. Dority, Dr. Christian E. Mammen, Jill Rothstein
07/07/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses how Generative Artificial Intelligence can impact case law.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com A New York attorney working a personal injury case just … changes, plenty of work remained to be done: The Court is presented with an unprecedented circumstance. A submission … but that he “consulted the artificial intelligence website Chat GPT in order to supplement the legal research …
Articles
ACC
06/18/2012

A growing number of companies recognize the need to operate their legal function on a global basis, consistent with changes in their overall businesses. Still, the global law department remains an evolving concept in even the most advanced companies. The following materials provide guidance on the issues facing emerging global law departments and also are intended to assist a multinational corporation navigate the process of establishing a more effective global legal group.

For more ACC InfoPAKs, please visit http://www.acc.com/infopaks   2   Global Law Department   Updated  June …  202.293.4107   www.acc.com     ‘Globalization’  –  it  is  a  term  we  hear  with  ever  increasing  frequency  and …   include  the  International  Bar  Association  website  (www.ibanet.org)  and  the  International  Trade   …
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Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
17 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the domestic mining sector, its regulatory structure and ownership, the environment and health and safety. It covers foreign ownership and tax issues ans proposals for reform in India.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
William Lu, Jiyeon Lee-Lim, Raymond J. Holst, and Kamela K. Nelan of Latham & Watkins
04/22/2013

This White Paper is part of a series of Latham & Watkins publications highlighting significant developments under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and outlining some of the major workstreams that foreign financial institutions must complete in order to comply with FATCA.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Nelan of Latham & Watkins April 22, 2013 This White Paper is part of a series of Latham & Watkins publications … A complete list of our White Papers can be found on our website at www.lw.com. If you wish to update your contact details or customize …
Articles
Tom Calendar, Ilene W. Berman, Scott M. Porter and Sedric D. Bailey
04/01/2014

Within the United States, physical markers like road signs and flags often distinguish state borders. Still, the less obvious dividing lines that separate states have the deepest impact. Legal landscapes vary widely from state to state, particularly in the employment context. For employers who manage a multistate workforce, staying compliant with all applicable laws can be a challenge. Read this article for an overview of the laws related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, marijuana use and firearm possession.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… depen ding on where in the country one lives. This is especi ally true in the employ- ment context, where laws … workplace, vary widely from state to state. W ith so many com- panies employing people in mu ltiple states in various … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
All too often, engaging a new service or entering into a different transaction — and assuming certain risks as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that will help in-house counsel balance their dual guide and strategic advisor roles as they seek the right path.
… as a result — are ultimately business decisions. But what is the role of in-house counsel? Here are seven steps that … prioritizing important items, and referring to a request for proposal. Rely on experts. Your procurement team should … losing you as a customer; selling you what you intend to buy; and making sure its product descriptions accurately …
Articles
Daniel P. Mascaro, Wayne C. Dabb, Jr.
11/01/2006

An appeal may not always be the best course of action. And since your CEO may not understand that an appeal, with the financial burden it can impose and its lengthy process, involves much more than just a second chance to win the case, it is your job to explain it. Find out about the technical details of filing an appeal, decide when your company should pursue one, and when it should settle for the initial judgment.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… much more than just a second chance to win the case, it is your job to explain it. Find out about the technical … your company should pursue one, and when it should settle for the initial judgment. Resource Details Interest Area: … llP. He can be reached at daniel_p_mas- caro@progressive.com. Wayne c. DaBB, Jr. is a partner in Baker & Hostetler …
Articles
Peter Yuen, Helen Shi and Benjamin Miao*, Fangda Partners
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Fangda Partners 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 …
Program Materials
Thomas Becket
Michael Ferrier
Jason Gordon
Rodolfo Rivera
10/29/2013

Real estate transactions in Mexico are complicated. Foreigners are prohibited from purchasing real estate in certain areas, while in other areas agrarian rights can affect the purchasers title to real estate. This program will discuss in detail the how legal transactions are processed in Mexico.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Meetings
Region: Mexico
… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 805: Advanced … Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2013; selected for inclusion in America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample litigation hold policy regarding worker's compensation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Comp Litigation Hold Procedures July 28, 2017 This is a sample litigation hold policy regarding worker's … . … Human Resources POLICY regarding LITIGATION HOLDS for workers’ compensation cases 1. Introduction This document … form, including emails (with attachments), voicemails, online calendars, telephone and other logs, instant …
Articles
James A. Nortz
12/01/2018
2 pages

It is past time to recognize the primary root cause of corruption — a failure of top leadership

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Mistakes Author James A. Nortz December 1, 2018 2 pages It is past time to recognize the primary root cause of … day after day to do battle with his imagined adversary. For decades, the US health- care industry has engaged in the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz PRESIDENT OPTIMAL COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
Articles
James A. Nortz
11/01/2018

Although people do not respond to slogans, they do respond to leadership.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … all have one thing in common: They cloister themselves for hours or days to engage in a ritual culminating in catchy … of such corporate incantations: Mission Statements ■■ Life is Good: To spread the power of optimism. ■■ American …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
12/14/2021
3 pages

This checklist provides regulatory updates for global remote work policies.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 2021 3 pages This checklist provides regulatory updates for global remote work policies. Resource Details Interest … to agree to telework (by written consent), the employee is entitled to revoke his/her consent. In such a case the … and adopt solutions that enable remote working and online collaboration.” France • If an employee needs internet …
Checklists
04/28/2021

Many states allow employees to file claims against employers alleging that the employer has created a “public nuisance” as the result of failing to maintain a safe and healthy working environment during the pandemic. The lawsuits focus not on OSHA requirements, but on guidance from the CDC and local governments, or best practices for certain industries.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Audience: Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… from the CDC and local governments, or best practices for certain industries. Resource Details Interest Area: … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … Telephone: 216-274-6903 | E-mail: rebecca.bennett@ogletree.com or Natalie Stevens | Cleveland, OH | Telephone: …
Program Materials
Ulrike Weinbrenner, Deputy General Counsel, SourceFire
06/26/2013

An overview of software security issues as well as a discussion of a risk management team's role in the event of a data security breach.

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Source: Meetings
… attack (WP Jan 31, 13) Cyberattack strikes Dutch banks’ online services; does not breach account security (WP April … 1985 1995 2000 2005 2010 SPYWARE / ROOTKITS 6 Security is About Detecting, Understanding, & Stopping Threats 7 … dynamic computing environment creates new attack vectors for the bad guys. 8 Security is About Detecting, …
Articles
James A. Nortz
03/01/2018

You must create a culture where your pilots are not rewarded for getting to their destination quickly unless they do so in the right way — one that does not put the enterprise at significant risk.

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Source: ACC Docket
… must create a culture where your pilots are not rewarded for getting to their destination quickly unless they do so in … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … check the status and performance of critical systems. This is especially true for multinational corporations that must …
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