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Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
14 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Hong Kong businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Hong Kong
… Articles Asia-A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Hong Kong Author … and Expansion HONG KONG Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … Mainland China. CONTACT: PHILIP WONG philipwong@gallantho.com BRENDA LEE brendalee@gallantho.com +852 2825 2607 …
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Bill Mordan
11/01/2017

ACC Board Chair Bill Mordan discusses the one word describes that best in-house lawyers: credibility.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, … wise, principled, etc. The list goes on and on. There is one word, however, that I think reflects what clients mean … from thousands of our members — sets out the future of ACC for the next five years and is appropriately called Strategic …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq., Robert Half Legal
04/16/2012
2 pages

When hiring in-house counsel, make sure to share the "3 C's" with candidates during the interview process: compensation, culture, and career development.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… the “3 C’s” By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … to offer is at or above national and regional levels for a given position. Trade publications, industry … Counsel, ©2012, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
22 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply in Iraq.

… 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 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
12/09/2015
152 pages

Cybersecurity touches every aspect of consumer and corporate culture today. Preventing, preparing for and responding to data breaches in real time is a chief concern for individuals, corporate leaders and government regulators. Download the 2015 ACC Foundation: the State of Cybersecurity Report, underwritten by Ballard Spahr LLP, and learn what more than 1,000 corporate counsel say about their cybersecurity experiences, role and practices. The full report includes industry and regional trends, common preventative tactics, lessons learned from those who experienced a breach (including how the breach occurred and who was affected), the impact of regulatory requirements, insurance decision making and coverage information, and managing risk through outside support such as forensic and outside counsel retainers and more.

… preparing for and responding to data breaches in real time is a chief concern for individuals, corporate leaders and … reserved. For more information, go to www.acc-foundation.com. May not be distributed without expressed permission from … 73% Social media policy 71% Document retention policy 66% Website privacy policy 66% Employee manual acceptance policy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
As a mandatory reporting regime, failure to properly report under the Directive may trigger penalties, the amount of which will be determined by each Member State individually. Because intermediaries and companies will be reporting on arrangements with certain characteristics, they should develop internal systems to identify arrangements that may require reporting. This article includes six highlights to keep in mind regarding the Directive.
… reporting. This article includes six highlights to keep in mind regarding the Directive. Resource Details Interest … 2018/822/EU has the goal of providing early access for tax authorities to information about tax planning and … of that information among Member States. The Directive is dubbed “DAC6” because it is the sixth iteration of the …
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Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
01/22/2013

Five trends that may affect your career in 2013.

IN 2013 By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … on pursuing new revenue opportunities, creating a demand for midlevel and senior associates with a portfolio of … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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Bill Mordan
12/01/2017

Does the general counsel fit in your CEO's group of trusted companions?

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Source: ACC Docket
… and your friends. Parents, obviously, lay the foundation for our character and values. But we didn’t choose our … with an honest, ethical, and effective group of colleagues is more likely to act in an honest, ethical, and effective … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, …
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Bill Mordan
03/01/2018

ACC Chair Bill Mordan offers advice and resources to counsel who want to turbo-charge their exposure to the world of corporate law.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, France, United States
… a trial membership . … Get on Course with ACC If there is one thing in-house lawyers hate more than a boring CLE … marketing, most of these corporate courses are designed for newly minted MBAs. Work in a technology company and the … in-house counsel. To get started, set your browser to acc.com and begin clicking through the pages. The resource packs …
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Whitnie Wiley
01/01/2018

It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop pretending to be something we are not.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Nothing to Prove Author Whitnie Wiley January 1, 2018 It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley legislatiVe adVoCate for the assoCiation of California Water agenCies (saCramento, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/18/2015

This is a sample request for contract review or preparation.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Request For Contract Review or Preparation May 18, 2015 This is a sample request for contract review or preparation. … exhibits, hyperlinked documents, original contract, online terms and conditions, etc.). All supporting documents …
Articles
10/21/2015

This article is about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations: challenges and strategies for white collar attorneys and their clients.

… White Collar Enforcement October 21, 2015 This article is about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations: challenges and strategies for white collar attorneys and their clients. Resource … inquiries, please e-mail West.customer.service@thomson.com. If you are interested in purchasing the book this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
As multi-jurisdictional disputes increase, so does the need for an open, neutral, and cost-effective forum to resolve them. Singapore may be the answer for multinational companies — and their in-house counsel.
… multi-jurisdictional disputes increase, so does the need for an open, neutral, and cost-effective forum to resolve … may be the answer for multinational companies — and their in-house counsel. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … of Law K. Shanmugam explains that the country’s aim is to be “well-positioned to offer commercial parties a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Increasingly, companies are upgrading their paper-based programs into more comprehensive, modern, compliant, and easier-to-execute information governance programs that lower risk, increase compliance, and reduce costs — all while making employees more productive.
… depends on employee adaption to the new process, which is accomplished through messaging, communication, training, … have largely switched from paper to electronic-based media for communications and information sharing. Yet, many records … combination of in-person interviews, phone interviews, and online surveys, as well as tapping into other sources such as …
Program Materials
John Sabine DeGroote -- deputy general counsel and chief litigation counsel, BearingPoint, Inc.; Eric D. Green -- professor, Boston University School of Law; Melvin S. Merzon -- senior counsel, International Truck and Engine Corporation; Ross W. Stoddard, III -- adjunct professor, Southern Methodist University; Mark F. Tatelbaum -- director of legal services, The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
10/01/2004

604 - Advanced Settlement Techniques & the Use of Mediation & Arbitration to Resolve Disputes

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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 604:Advanced Settlement Techniques & the Use of Mediation … counsel, Mr. DeGroote maintains primary responsibility for the company's worldwide litigation docket and litigation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/20/2023
Kutak Rock’s Information Security & Privacy Counsel Elise Dieterich explains how the ACC Steward Data Program protects sensitive corporate information. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… Program (DSP) offers a standardized SaaS-based framework for assessing law firms’ data security protocols and scoring … An optional ACC Accreditation of individual law firms is available. Please visit the  ACC Data Steward Program … Counsel run efficiently. Gorodenkoff / Shuttertstock.com You spoke at the 2022 ACC Annual Meeting about the firm’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/09/2020
In times of economic stress, corporations face heightened fraud risk, both within and outside their organization. To protect their bottom line, it is critical that organizations have in place a robust anti-fraud strategy, effective monitoring and controls, and a meaningful fraud response plan.
… their organization. To protect their bottom line, it is critical that organizations have in place a robust … frauds often come to light.   During the Great Recession, for example, the UK courts in 2008 tried individuals for … with customers and suppliers will have moved mainly online, presenting additional fraud risk factors around …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia Ahmad, general counsel of Dubai Tourism — a regulatory arm of Dubai’s government that works to encourage travel and international business.
… Docket Article Keeping the Pace: How Sahia Ahmad is Transforming Tourism in Dubai Matthew Sullivan Publication … Date: 05/01/2017 Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia … the world. We promote Dubai through both traditional and online channels. We collaborate with the media and with …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/19/2017
38 pages

This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller company to a buyer Limited Liability Company (LLC).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Purchase and Sale Agreement January 19, 2017 38 pages This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller … exchanges used in connection with the Property (v) website, if any, for the Property, and (vi) the rights to the …
Articles
Richard T. White
06/01/2007

Discusses ACC members' global connections and the similarities and differences in addressing the needs of in-house counsel in a variety of jurisdictions.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… � June 2007 O ne of the greatest ACC member benefits is the ability to connect with in-house colleagues around the … vary dramatically, the day-to-day challenges are similar. For example, since the introduction of Sarbanes-Oxley and … Survey showed that 81 percent of respondents have com- pleted or nearly completed “developing a formal code of …
Articles
Veta T. Richardson
01/01/2018

ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson talks about the importance of ACC's "seat at the table" initiative.

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Source: ACC Docket
1 person found this helpful.
… goals of our organizations, and ourselves. One way ACC is assisting you in your quest to do both is through our … you’ve come to rely on from ACC and more (visit www.acc.com/mission for additional information), I’d like to discuss one of our …
Articles
05/20/2008

June 2008: Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… June 2008 May 19, 2008 June 2008: Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better Resource Details Interest Area: Law … and the unique in-house counsel offerings at www.acc. com/alliance. Jordan Lawrence Jordan lawrence specializes in … around the world, the International Practice Almanacs is a new catalog of certi- fied digests that answer 12 …
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05/01/2010

Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Resources - May 2010 May 1, 2010 Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better Resource Details Source: ACC Docket … you need. Mindcrest Mindcrest, headquartered in Chicago, is an industry leader in outsourced legal services. the Mind- … and all of the other aCC al- liance partners at www.acc. com/alliance. Corporate Counsel University® Unlock your …
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Veta T. Richardson
07/01/2016

ACC president and CEO Veta T. Richardson delivers a message from the ACC Board Chair in the Docket's July/August issue.

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Source: ACC Docket
… your world awareness through travel, volunteering for an organization whose mission you support, or simply … to invest in those we lead. I believe investing in people is essential to the health of your organization, and it’s … Management, Development & Succession Planning” (www.acc.com/clo/thinktanks/acc- clo-roundtable-toronto-2016.cfm), or …
Simon Fish
10/01/2019
2 pages

In his final column as ACC board chair, Simon Fish reflects on how the association has grown and changed during his tenure.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, United States
Audience: CLO / GC
… has been a year of dynamic change and tremendous growth for our associa- tion. We’ve opened an office in Brussels, … and promote an ethical culture in companies. Our work is evident in the wide array of educational programming, … collaboration, and I hope you are too. Learn more at ACC.com/governance — and view a video message from Prince …
Articles
Jonathan Maphosa
12/01/2014

When doing business in South Africa, knowledge of the history, cultural inter-play, politics and the economy are invaluable assets.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: South Africa
… “2013 Corruption Perception Index,” South Africa is the 72nd “cleanest” (i.e. least corrupt) country out of … and the economy are invaluable assets. It is common for people to refer to themselves as “blacks” or “whites”; do … See a better way forward at legalsolutions.thomsonreuters.com/corporate © 20 © 20 13 13 T hoTh om so m so n R n Re uteu …
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Claude Brunet and Madeleine Lamothe-Samson, Norton Rose Canada
01/01/2013
3 pages

This article reviews the Copyright Modernization Act and the notable changes that will result from its partial implementation. These changes include new moral rights for performers of live aural performance and the broadening of the fair dealing exception by including education, parody and satire in allowable purposes.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… implementation. These changes include new moral rights for performers of live aural performance and the broadening … into Force By Claude Brunet (claude.brunet@nortonrose.com) and Madeleine Lamothe-Samson … a later date, or at the time an Instrument of Ratification is depos- ited with WIPO by Canada. Amongst the changes …
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Asher D. Funk, Jonathan M. Ishee, Erin S. Whaley, and Michael J. Paluzzi, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
10/14/2022
3 pages

Any entities that plan to invest or are already invested in digital health companies, entities that contract with them, or providers that offer in-house telehealth modalities must be aware of the significant regulatory oversight the industry faces. This article discusses the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General's Special Fraud Alert published on July 20, 2022, which was the same day the US Department of Justice announced a massive fraud takedown, targeting telemedicine providers and physicians that netted criminal charges against 36 defendants in schemes that allegedly defrauded the government out of more than $1.2 billion.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… significant regulatory oversight the industry faces. There is no better example of this scrutiny than the Special Fraud … civil, or administrative liability. https://www.troutman.com/ … Sanders LLP This article was originally published on the website of  Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP on July 25, …
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Carolyn Herzog, EMEA Regional Counsel, Symantec Corporation, UK
10/01/2009

Top ten tips on how to thoroughly understand and be able to define in-house counsel's role and communicate a shared vision to demonstrate collaboration and unity between legal and business.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Speaking the Language of Your Business Partners Author … 1. Understand How Value is Defined. In order to define and defend the value of the … is never easy to make the time, staying connected through online tools, listserves, and local meetings offers valuable …
Articles
10/20/2015

This article is in honor of (and with apologies to) the Grateful Dead in their 50th anniversary year)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Real Estate Diligence in Different Types of Business Acqusiition Transactions - "Deal" October 20, 2015 This article is in honor of (and with apologies to) the Grateful Dead in … shopping malls in Northern California. It has been looking for some time to expand its operations from both a …
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