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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.

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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 …
… Events ACC STL CLE: Safeguarding Attorney-Client Privilege: In-House Counsel and Internal Investigations Start Date: … & Registration … Join ACC St. Louis and UB Greensfelder for a virtual CLE on Safeguarding Attorney-Client Privilege: … closer to the meeting    We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Wednesday, January 29, 2025! … Virtual … 6431 … ACC …
Articles
Michael D. Cahn and Michael J. Scanlon
10/01/2005

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board recently issued its long-anticipated rules on auditor independence issues and the relationship with the company's independent auditor. The authors give tips on how you can keep your audit committee up-to-date and on the straight and narrow.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a number of significant devel- opments that are important for in-house counsel. In our earlier article, we reviewed the … indepen- dence rules of the US Securities and Exchange Com- mission (SEC) and provided practical guidance to help … we emphasized in our earlier article, the audit committee is “directly responsible”2 for the appointment, com- …
Articles
William C.E. Robinson - corporate counsel, GEICO Corporation, and Bruce S. Harrison - attorney, Shawe Rosenthal, LLP
03/01/2007

Wage-hour lawsuits are growing, and lawyers are jumping on claims that can result in multi-million dollar judgments and settlements. It is important for employers to understand the federal and state regulations and laws to avoid facing lawsuits. This article is a guide on some of these laws and regulations, shedding light on the need for employers to fully grasp them.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
in multi-million dollar judgments and settlements. It is important for employers to understand the federal and state regulations … For example, if an inside salesperson is paid entirely by com- mission, that employee is automatically non-exempt from …
… Practices Working Group (Working Group) for their many months of labor on the important and necessary … to practice in another jurisdiction of the United States, is in good standing, and not disbarred or suspended from … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACCA.COM 1. Why diminish an affected in-house counsel’s authority …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
44 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals 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 … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
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Practical Law
03/23/2016
45 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in the United Kingdom, specifically England and Wales.

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Region: United Kingdom
… 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://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
Who do you call when disaster strikes? If you are Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the on-the-ground scoop.
… Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the … “I’ve had to deal with employee issues related to floods in the Philippines, earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, … team to immediately make sure employees are safe. She is speaking on a panel at the 2016 ACC Annual Meeting in San …
Articles
Meritas Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED KINGDOM robert.lands@hkfsi.com; Allison Williams, Mahons Attorneys, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, allisong@mahons.co.za; Steven Lipowski, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., Wausau, WI, slipowski@ruderware.com
07/03/2013

A short overview of the top ten Intellectual Property (IP) issues related to 3D Printing. Provides a brief introduction to 3D printing and its capabilities.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED … will increase. This poses a number of challenges for everybody in the manufacturing and distribution chain, … prepare for the changes 3D printing will bring. 1. What is 3D printing? 3D printing is a process of making a …
Program Materials
Katerina Maniadaki
06/01/2015

How "disruptive business models" affect competition and impact consumers and which regulation and regulatory regimes should apply to new entrants such as Uber, AirBnB etc?

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Source: Meetings
… market shares in the light of likely market conditions, for instance, if the market is highly dynamic in character and if the market structure isfor Europe Ø “..some platforms can control access to online markets and can exercise significant influence over …
Articles
09/19/2014

Ethique et confits d’intérêts en droit européen de la concurrence

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Luxem bourg , hors des heures aux quel les s’exerce leur com merce, les avocats spéci a l is és, les procureurs et leurs juges se fré quentent , d … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For mulaire à retour ner à l Send your order to Institut de …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Needs Summary Worksheet Example

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Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Need Area Sub-Area Org Category Comments 1 Provide means for contract clause management CM Clause mgmt ANI New 2 … to opt out of iManage for work session when connectivity is poor DM Access EPLO Enhancement 22 Improve collaboration … services Service Req Tracking ILO Italy New 193 Improve online training for clients and internal legal staff in
Mark Roellig
10/01/2019
4 pages

Known colloquially as “slurp,” a Strategic Long Range Plan (SLRP) helps employees take the enterprise’s major objectives and develop strategies to advance each one.

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Audience: Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … It is incredibly valuable for legal departments to create and annually update a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig RETIRED PREVIOUSLY GC OF FOUR FORTUNE 500 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
12/12/2023
13 pages

This resource presents a series of visuals on the state of legal operations and perspective of individuals currently in a legal operations role based on ACC surveys published throughout 2023.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Legal Operations
… Pain Points 11 Related Resources Legal operations is a rapidly growing field. Operations professionals have … Top Strategic Initiative in Law Departments slide 3 | acc.com | © 2023 Association of Corporate Counsel, All rights … median senior attorney salaries of $195k. 78% are eligible for short- term incentives and earn a median of $236k in
Checklists
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
03/01/2019
1 pages

We all want to be ready to take the next step in our career growth, but how do we do that? In this month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you move from invisible to in-demand. We've captured top four tips to build a brand, but be sure to listen to the recording for more!

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… month's quick hit, Ryan provides tons of practical tips for helping you to stand out from the crowd - to help you … what you do? why are you in the role you're in today? who is your audience? who are the people that can help you … by purchasing your domain name - expample www.ryanrhoten.com have all other forms of digital media link back to your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/27/2021
All entities operating in Australia that have AU$100 million in annual revenue are required to submit modern slavery reports, outlining actions taken to address risks of modern slavery practices in their operations and supply chains. Members of Fujitsu’s legal team share tips from its most recent report.
… and underpayment. Developments in state law The Act is also supplemented by state legislation, including New … odds with the Act is the introduction of a penalty regime for breaches of the legislation. The potential for new … 2020 (FY2019) is published on the Australian Government’s Online Register for Modern Slavery Statements . An initial …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These guidelines outline the legal implications of blogging about the company and also include recommended best practices to consider when posting about the company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guidelines: 1.0 [COMPANY] believes in fostering a thriving online community and supports blogging as a valuable … The [COMPANY] Personal Blog Guidelines have been developed for [COMPANY EMPLOYEES] who maintain personal blogs that … Any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information is obviously off-limits for your blog per the Proprietary …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample human resources handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Human Resources Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample human resources handbook. Resource Details … have the right to end the employment relationship, for any reason, at any time, with or without cause, and with … our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is located on our website at [WEBSITE HYPERLINK]. Contact the Chief Financial …
Checklists
Hewlett-Packard
10/31/2011

Overview of HP's in-house counsel training program.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
…  to  welcome,  Amy  as  our  first  guest  blogger.  Amy  is  the  Legal/GA  Chief  of  Staff  and  Vice  President  of  Operations  for  Hewlett-­‐Packard,  where  she  is  responsible  for …  questions.  We  also  developed  an  awesome  onboarding  website.  Our  GC  and  his  direct  staff  personally …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
As chief legal and risk officer and assistant secretary of the American Cancer Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal and risk management strategies that advance and protect the Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
… Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal … mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Resource Details Interest Area: … He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia, is a native of Washington, DC, and currently lives in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/12/2021
From investigations via Zoom to ESG philosophies, here are a few insights you can expect to learn at this year’s virtual meeting.
… important? The lessons you’ll learn to make you a better in-house counsel and trusted business partner for your company. With so many virtual panels to attend, ACC … Thursday, October 21, 2021 Time: 9:30-10:30 am EST “There is no one single action that can drive culture and mindset …
Articles
ASIS International
01/01/2009
52 pages

This guideline assists in the identification of physical security measures that can be applied at facilities to safeguard or protect an organization's assets- people, property, and information. It is not aimed at a specific occupancy, but facilities and buildings in general.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… assets- people, property, and information. It is not aimed at a specific occupancy, but facilities and … ASIS GDL FPSM-2009 ASIS GDL FPSM-2009 an ASIS Guideline for Security Facilities Physical Security Measures Guideline … “Frequently Asked Questions.” < http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/IdeaScapes/resources/glass/lib-faq.htm > (11 March, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's visitors and followers via social media platforms, and strive to always do so in a manner which is respectful and responsible.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Social Media December 22, 2015 This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's … social media can be used to strengthen our overall brand. For all intents and purposes we consider Facebook, Twitter, … an everyday basis. 2. Purpose & Procedures As a part of an online Marketing Team, you will be encouraged to participate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/06/2023
Maria Pernas, group general counsel of Capgemini, swerved from law studies to diplomacy before heading business operations and technology at the multinational information technology company. #ACCDocket #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #ESG
… #ESG Resource Details … Banner artwork by Shutterstock.com Maria Pernas , Group General Counsel, Commercial and … career in the private sector. Currently, I am responsible for the legal and commercial and contract management teams. … In this new context, we are “legal strategists.” My work is not only being "guardian of the temple" but helping …
Articles
Stuart Roth, Erich Rapp, Douglas Littlejohn
07/01/2004

Mention defending an asbestos case and many in-house counsel blanch, with thoughts of company bankruptcy racing through their heads. Yet, what many counsel don't know is that their client may well be able to require the federal government to contribute to a settlement or judgment in such a case, due to the government's pre-eminent role in building World War II-era industrial facilities that contained asbestos. Learn how to overcome sovereign immunity stumbling blocks to establish government liability in today's asbestos litigation arena.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Nine Questions For Defending Asbestos Litigation: Getting Uncle Sam On The … through their heads. Yet, what many counsel don't know is that their client may well be able to require the federal … as an enforcement attorney. He is available at snroth@olin.com. Erich P. Rapp is a partner at Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, …
Articles
Dentons
12/15/2022
10 pages

Learn how Boards can be drivers of ESG in organizations.

… Introduction Environmental Social and Governance (‘ESG’) is one of the biggest issues in the business world today. While the concept has been around for some time, it began to garner significant traction … ESG in organizations. This resource was published on the website of Dentons in July 2022.  … Dentons … Learn how …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
As governments around the world enact and enforce ever stricter anticorruption laws, the need to effectively manage sales intermediary corruption risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by implementing the following six essential elements of an effective sales intermediary anticorruption compliance program (ACP).
… risks has become more important than ever. Although it is impossible to eliminate such risks, you can reduce them by … Source: ACC Docket … Perhaps the most vexing challenge for ethical multinational corporations is managing corruption … oversight. 6. Training Develop and implement a live and online training program for employees sufficient to provide …
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