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Eloise Matsui, Partner, Stephanie Poon, Senior Associate, Natasha Law, Associate, Stephenson Harwood LLP
03/21/2022
3 pages

ESG considerations can play a key role in the restructurings of distressed businesses. This article examines what should be the ESG playbook for companies or insolvency practitioners implementing a restructuring.

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Region: Global, Asia, Hong Kong
… practitioners implementing a restructuring. Why ESG is a relevant consideration in restructurings The level of … litigation risks | Stephenson Harwood - ESG (esglegalhub.com). • Continued growth of sustainable finance: The already … Harwood LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Stephenson Harwood LLP on January 20, 2022. … …
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Michael F. Cunningham and Thomas R. Simmons
03/01/2003

This article provides in-house counsel a framework to understand the wage and hour provisions of the FLSA.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Exempt Or Nonexempt: A Practical Guide For Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under The FLSA Author Michael F. … March 2003 ACCA Docket 4 3 KT Michael F. Cunningham is assistant vice president of all staff counsel operations … He is available at Mike.Cunningham@infinity-insurance.com. Thomas R. Simmons is a partner at Arter & Hadden, a …
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Stephen Le, Managing Partner, Le & Tran Trial Lawyers
08/16/2022
4 pages

No foreign judgement, decision or arbitral award can take effect in Vietnam until approved by the Vietnamese Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the country where the judgement or award originated, is based on a reciprocal agreement, and is compliant with Vietnamese law. This article is an overview of the Vietnamese Court's recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgements and arbitral awards.

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Region: Vietnam, Asia
… Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the … Stephen may be contacted at hoangchuong.le@letranlaw.com. LinkedIn profile: … awards. This article was originally published on the website of Le & Tran Trial Lawyers on August 29, 2021.    … …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/19/2014

This resource is a detailed statement of corporate policies for social media usage.

… and Procedures - Social Media June 19, 2014 This resource is a detailed statement of corporate policies for social media usage. Resource Details Interest Area: … media sites, resources, and/or systems refers to various online technologies and practices that are used to share …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/31/2023
Sooner or later, a crisis will hit your company. Docket columnist Olga V. Mack outlines actions GCs can take before, during, and after a crisis. #ACCDocket #SVB #Finance #Crisis
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Rokas Tenys / Shutterstock.com From security breaches to health emergencies like … come in all shapes and sizes, but the business impact is often identical. Customer attrition, damaged reputation, … to make payroll, to make capital expenditures (e.g., for supplies), and to meet other cash requirements from …
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George Hefferan and Colleen McGill
07/01/2009

As companies get creative about their financial solutions, the concept of taking business to off-site legal professionals is becoming more popular. This article discusses the development of legal outsourcing, its benefits and the information you need to decide if it’s the right move for your business.

… concept of taking business to off-site legal professionals is becoming more popular. This article discusses the … what to do. The Netscape stock offering started the dot-com boom and eventually led to wild spending on fiberoptic … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
It’s tough enough to grow a legal department post acquisition, but try doing it while supporting the airport industry during a pandemic. Read more about the accomplishments of #ACCTop30s awardee C. Whitfield Caughman, DGC of Paradies Lagardere. #inhousecounsel #career #ACCDocket
… #ACCDocket Resource Details … Whitfield Caughman went in-house because she wanted not only to solve problems but to … eliminated wasteful storage space. “Things that are good for the environment are also good for business,” notes … president of legal and compliance, Whitfield’s next task is developing a compliance workstream. ACC has been a …
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Greenberg Traurig
10/01/2016

While the nearly comprehensive U.S. embargo on trade with Cuba remains and will require an act of Congress to be eliminated, the U.S. government has issued another round of measures further easing the U.S. sanctions and export control restrictions against Cuba.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cuba, United States
… partners and customers. The full text of the amendments is available here and here. There is also a related U.S. … GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | ATTORNEYS AT LAW | WWW.GTLAW.COM GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | ATTORNEYS AT LAW | WWW.GTLAW.COM … approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for Cuban-origin pharmaceuticals, including development, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2017
Rose Marie Glazer, vice president, deputy general counsel, and corporate secretary of American International Group (AIG), has some advice for in-house counsel who may not always be invited to executive table: invite yourself. And for those who aspire to advanced roles within (or outside of) the legal department, she says to have a plan, but to also embrace the twists and turns that life will undoubtedly throw your way.
… of American International Group (AIG), has some advice for in-house counsel who may not always be invited to executive … typical day in the office look like? Rose Marie:  There is no typical day! And that is what I really love about my …
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Carolyn Frantz, Senior Counsel, Shannon Yavorsky, Partner, Heather Sussman, Partner, Ryan McKenney, Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
03/17/2022
3 pages

In this article, learn five best practices that shareholders, customers, and ESG rating agencies focus on when assessing a company’s ESG fitness as it relates to data privacy and security, and the steps companies can take now to improve their compliance posture in this important area.

… (“ISS”) grades company ESG programs (www.issgovernance. com/file/products/qualityscore-techdoc.pdf), in part, on … also considers governance factors like how often the board is briefed on information security issues and how many … Sutcliffe LLP This article was originally published on the website of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on January 31, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
The area of autonomous vehicle liability will continue to evolve for years to come. Notwithstanding technological novelty, it is unlikely that the existing body of law governing litigated claims will be swept away by sensors and batteries. More likely, new elements will be developed that build on and perhaps morph the laws we currently have.
… of autonomous vehicle liability will continue to evolve for years to come. Notwithstanding technological novelty, it is unlikely that the existing body of law governing litigated … leading killer of people aged five to 29 years. This is in addition to the tens of millions of people injured or …
Articles
03/01/2003

Companies that adopt forced ranking systems are most vulnerable to age, sex, and race discrimination claims. This article will help you to minimize such risks.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to operate with fewer employees. He nonetheless wants your com­ pany to remain competitive. He does not believe that … that have used forced ranking have escaped litigation. For example, in January 2000, the Ford Motor Company launched … reserved. March 2003 ACCA Docket 6 1 Laura C. Fisher is liuman resources counsel in tlie labor and employee …
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/08/2016
54 pages

This InfoPAK provides an overview of recent developments in the patent litigation landscape.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … As with any overview, the treatment of these topics is more illustrative than exhaustive. Nevertheless, the goal … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
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Betty L. Louie, Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Martha Wang, Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Orrick
02/09/2021
6 pages

China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the Chinese government posed to launch a digital currency called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP or “digital yuan”). This article provides a holistic overview and answers several key questions pertaining to the DCEP.

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles China’s Digital Currency and What This Could Mean For Foreign Companies and Financial Institutions in China … Corporate, Orrick February 9, 2021 6 pages China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the … of new rights and interests such as digital currency, online virtual assets, and data.” This opinion begins to …
… Compensation Data for You Compensation benchmarking reports intended for … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across seven demographic segments where …  survey, which was structured as a conventional online survey and intended for single individuals to report …
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
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
To take their career to the next level, mid-level lawyers need to focus on demonstrating value in the workplace and building social capital. This article offers advice on practical and proactive steps individuals can take to advance their careers and build important skills at this stage — about seven or eight years after being admitted to the bar.
… can help you build social capital, find opportunities for leadership, and develop expertise in a chosen area. … at work as you strive to advance your career goals. There is ample guidance on how to succeed as a first-year attorney, … understand decisions, gather approvals, and attain buy-in. As an in-house lawyer, a key part of your role is to …
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Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
7 pages

In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that in-house counsel build strategies to protect the companies. This article answers ten questions regarding events and event planning during Covid-19. This article was originally published in June 2020.

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Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Legal Q&A for Association Events in the COVID-19 Era: Strategies for an … that they continue to hold and plan virtual ones – there is no shortage of legal considerations to take into account. … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that …
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Press Millen
04/26/2011

This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and to give the non-litigious company some strategies for avoiding them.

… Articles Litigation for the Non-Litigious Company: Avoiding the Eight Pitfalls of … Author Press Millen April 26, 2011 This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and … and Litigation. Email Press Millen at PMillen@wcsr.com. 2Litigation, to put it bluntly, is not cheap. Nor would …
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Howard Lam, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Law department leaders at large data holding organizations might lack awareness of the real cost and expense incurred when responding to third party discovery requests.
… Article Third Party Subpoenas: Reversing a Cost Center in the Law Department Elizabeth E. Atlee Farrah Pepper … 45(d) (1) states that “[a] party or attorney responsible for issuing and serving a subpoena must take reasonable steps … cost-shifting procedure. Receiving a third party subpoena is like being caught in the crossfire of someone else’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will help you understand today’s most serious cybersecurity threat — the APT. This article also covers some of the key concepts you should understand about advanced cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO.
… cybersecurity threats and how you can properly prepare for these threats as a CLO. Resource Details Interest Area: … take you so far; inculcating a culture of preparedness is also required to lower your risk of a breach. … suffered an APT attack: Profits fell 46 percent in Q4 2013. Target reportedly spent US$ 61 million (€55 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/30/2024
CLOs ranked operational efficiency as their top strategic initiative, according to one of the largest CLO-focused surveys. #ACC #ACCDocket #CLOSurvey
… legal diligence. Artwork by Yellow_man / Shutterstock.com This pressure may help explain why 40 percent of CLOs … as their law department’s top strategic initiative for the coming year. To improve efficiency, 45 percent of … facing major rate hikes from outside counsel. This tension is unlikely to be sustainable in the long term. Improving …
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Kathy Barlow -- vice president and client executive, Middle Market Practice for Marsh USA, and Kirk Pasich -- senior partner, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky
02/01/2006

Insurance claims made in the wake of a disaster must be done quickly, but carefully, to maximize a company's recovery. Learn the best ways to document damage and claim the proper type of loss for maximum insurance coverage, and gain tips on working with an insurance broker and risk manager.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Disasters and Insurance: Lessons for Businesses from Katrina and Rita Author Kathy Barlow -- … also dis- covered that getting their insurance claims paid is much more complex than they had anticipated. How a company … available. Educate whoever is managing the claim. If your com- pany doesn’t have an experienced risk manager—mean- ing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2023
ACC members and supporters review two new titles, Diversity Dividend and It’s Time to Shine: A Guide for Professionals of Color on How to Advance Their Career, and how they can help in-house counsel reach their goals. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Books by and for In-house Counsel Association of Corporate Counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by GoodStudio / Shutterstock.com Charting the Course to Inclusive Excellence Diversity … by Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio Review by Donny Ching Donny Ching is the former legal director of Shell plc, cofounder of the …
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Global Legal Group
02/08/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to public procurement laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macau, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… 2024 Public Procurement Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … Portal (“CPPP”), GeM and the procuring entity’s website. If the procuring entity is of the opinion that the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Consumer expectations concerning the use of their personal data are rapidly evolving as evidenced by the uptick in privacy-related news, regulations, and a general increase in understanding of the personal data lifecycle. Laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — regulations uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before seen rights to consumers. Consumer awareness and understanding of these rights will be accelerated through platforms, such as social media, and through mainstream activists.
… uniquely borne out of a private citizen’s desire for more personal data privacy are introducing never before … The amount of data that consumers are comfortable sharing is dependent on how much they trust the company. By … Essentially every organization that has a consumer-facing website also has a privacy notice, usually in the form of an …
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Suzanne Flaton-Origenes and Brendan J. Jones
10/01/2013

A license agreement that reflects US antitrust law should be simple and straightforward. Like a well-tailored suit paired with classic pumps, it needs no frills or adornments. This article provides an overview of the primary US antitrust statutes applicable to licensing, and recommends drafting approaches to commonplace competition considerations for license agreements.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… not need any fancy, extra stuff. However, this article is neither a primer on US antitrust law, nor an exhaustive … and plastics divisions. suzanne.flaton-origenes@basf.com Brendan J. Jones is counsel for BASF Corporation, where … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/14/2018
9 pages

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and related documents. This checklist will help prioritize CLM features and functionality when choosing a platform.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… March 14, 2018 9 pages Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and … any contract type. Benefit: No limitations on sell-side or buy- side contract creation and tracking. ○ ○ ○ … Each contract automatically goes to the right person for approval, including instances where multiple approvers …
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