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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a list of supplemental resources for the session.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Legal Holds - Supplemental Materials October 18, 2016 This is a list of supplemental resources for the session. Resource Details Interest Area: Litigation … ACC – Implementing Legal Holds InfoPAK http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=19704 … This is a list …
Articles
Ashurst
02/03/2014

On 11 February 2014, the Council of the European Union unanimously adopted the new EU public procurement regime which had been approved by the European Parliament on 15 January 2014. Read more about these directives here.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… were formally adopted on 11 February 2014. The result is a substantial set of new rules, which introduce changes … changes:  the introduction of a new procurement regime for concession awards;  new award procedures, giving scope … T: +44 (0)20 7638 1111 F: +44 (0)20 7638 1112 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst LLP is a limited liability partnership …
Articles
Ashurst, LLP
03/03/2014
4 pages

This article discusses the 17 March 2014 sanctions imposed on certain Russian nationals by the European Union and how these can impact business with corporations related to the affected individuals.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia, European Union
… imposed upon them. The sanctions are broadly drafted. It is possible the list of targets will be expanded in the near … Member States. However, each Member State is responsible for the enforcement and administration of EU sanctions and … T: +44 (0)20 7638 1111 F: +44 (0)20 7638 1112 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst LLP is a limited liability partnership …
Articles
Robin Johnson, Partner, and Ros Kelleway, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
02/01/2020
9 pages

Businesses across the European Union (EU) and the world will be impacted by Brexit. In this article, learn how to take steps to ensure that your company's operations and cross-border business is prepared and protected for upcoming regulatory changes.

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Region: European Union, Global, United Kingdom
… that your company's operations and cross-border business is prepared and protected for upcoming regulatory changes. Resource Details Interest … cross-border reorganizations guide 9 eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2020. All rights reserved. …
Program Materials
06/02/2015

In this presentation the presenter exposes the factors in-house counsel should consider when deciding to opt for arbitration vs. litigation or vice-versa.

in-house counsel should consider when deciding to opt for arbitration vs. litigation or vice-versa. Resource … Michael Molitoris, Rechtsanwalt Michael.Molitoris@noerr.com Arbitration – Litigation: Pros and Cons “Classical” Pro … taking a clear decision Confidential – yes, true. But this is precisely the point of recent criticism / fears, …
Program Materials
Paul Nielsen
05/14/2012

In parallel to the handling of legal cases in daily operations, every legal department has knowledge management on the top of its agenda. In an international legal department, an accurate response tailored to the company needs may make the difference between success and failure, noting the difference in needs and resources between small and large departments that are centrally or internationally located. These aspects will be elaborated and opinions will be exchanged in an interactive workshop that will bring new ideas and practical solutions to in-house lawyers.

… to Payers Leadership positions in both segments 5/5/2012 FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY/PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL 4 … Programs Specialty Drug Services Consumers Personalized Online Health Management Self-Service Account Management … estate √ Litigation / disputes √ Public affairs √ What is “Knowledge Management”? An organized, institutional …
Articles
Paul Starr, Partner and Practice Leader, and Gao Feng, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons 
09/15/2020
6 pages

This resource describes the release and impact of the Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered interim Measures in aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland an of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region. The success of applications submitted under the terms and requirements of the Arrangement have made it a compelling reason for parties, irrespective of origin, to select Hong Long as the seat of arbitration if they are doing business with parties in China Mainland.

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Region: Hong Kong, China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Evidence and Conduct Preservation in China Mainland. How is it Working? Author Paul Starr, Partner and Practice … of the Arrangement have made it a compelling reason for parties, irrespective of origin, to select Hong Long as … in China Mainland. How is it working? https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/hk/knowledge/insights …
Articles
Stephen Nattrass and Alison G. FitzGerald
05/01/2013

On Feb. 5, 2013, broad amendments to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) were tabled in the Senate through Bill S-14. This article addresses the six major changes to the CFPOA that will result if Bill S-14 is enacted into law as presently drafted.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… major changes to the CFPOA that will result if Bill S-14 is enacted into law as presently drafted. Resource Details … By Stephen Nattrass (stephen.nattrass@nortonrose.com), Alison G. FitzGerald … payments exception The present exception under the CFPOA for facilitation payments, generally small payments made to …
Mark Roellig
12/01/2019
2 pages

In his final Career Path column, Mark Rolleig shares his leadership lessons and rules for career success he’s learned over the years.

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Region: India, United States
… Mark Rolleig shares his leadership lessons and rules for career success he’s learned over the years. Resource … or teaching, because I believe that the best way to learn is to collect and structure your thoughts around a topic. I … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.accdocket.com/ articles/mark-roellig- collected-lessons.cfm. Mark …
Articles
Sonya L. Sigler, Vice President, SFL Data
05/01/2012
4 pages

In this column, the author makes three suggestions for adding value to your small law department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
Audience: Small Law Departments
… 4 pages In this column, the author makes three suggestions for adding value to your small law department. Resource … . … ACC Docket 22 May 2012 Hearsay L ately, there is a lot of talk within aCC about the Value Challenge: … and other topics. Sigler can be contacted at sonya@sfldata.com. Adding value as a Small Law Department By Sonya L. …
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 …
Articles
James A. Nortz
05/01/2018

We can compound our suffering by allowing daily stresses to cause excessive anxiety or, instead, we can strive to learn to respond to corporate life calmly and with level-headed composure.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … three major TV networks at the time, I flattened my fanny for countless hours watching Bewitched, I Dream of Genie, … been many years since I last watched Kung Fu, but there is one episode that I’ve never forgotten, and provides a …
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Gregory Stern
01/01/2020
4 pages

Technology and collaboration tools are always changing. In-house counsel need to make it as easy as possible for business people to understand what it means to comply.

In-house counsel need to make it as easy as possible for business people to understand what it means to comply. … CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@outlook.com Thanks to modern technology, organizational collaboration in the workplace is happening on a scale never previously imagined. In recent …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/04/2018

In an effort to protect personal data, Turkey has instituted sanctions that set out general principles to protect data and punish those who violate the law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… of Turkey and put into force on April 7, 2016. Afterwards; for the effective implementation of the said Code, the … control over the personal data and improve the protection online, European Data Protection Regulation 2 repealing … across the European Union as of 25 May 2018, therefore it is fair to expect some slight changes in Turkish legislation …
Articles
Luci Mumme, Partner, and Louise Russell, Special Counsel, Johnson, Winter & Slattery
03/01/2021
2 pages

This article provides insight into amendments made to the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later amended in 2020 to cover the resources sector including coal. The piece also provides analysis and key issues for the 2020 amendment of the law.

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Interest Area: Health Law, Government
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later … manslaughter if: The maximum penalty for an employer is 20 years’ imprisonment or 100,000 penalty units … risks. How con�dent is the Company that, for example, online unsupervised training results in the worker fully …
Program Materials
Peter Hughes, Nicole Ibbotson, Jason Smith
10/18/2016

Fantasy Sports has been in the headlines lately as states and the federal government grapple with the legality of this $2 billion industry. This panel will examine the legal framework around this industry that boasts approximately 60 million participants in the US and Canada alone.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United States
… Financial Services, Inc. InComm Overview Key Facts InComm is a private company with 1700 employees in 5 continents and … transfer of funds from unlawful gambling Carve out for fantasy sports “…an outcome that reflects the relative … Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana and Washington All online gambling is considered illegal Recent progress in
Program Materials
Kenneth Adams, Patrick De Ridder, Bryon Koepke, Alex Lawrence, Jamie Levitt, Kevin Norman, Brian Sorkin
04/11/2016

Too often we overlook provisions in contracts that we consider customary or “boilerplate” and non-negotiable. This program examines standard contract provisions and challenges the audience to look at them more critically from a litigator’s perspective. The interactive program dissects contract provisions that have hidden traps and provides tips on better risk management with an in-depth look at non-assignment clauses, liability limitations, merger clauses, choice of law clauses and other similar provisions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… De Ridder Partner McGuireWoods LLP (Lex Mundi Member Firm for USA, Virginia) Jamie Levitt Partner Morrison & Foerster … and Risk Management (Cont.) First Breakout: “What is Wrong with this Clause?” First Breakout: Objective and … Enforced? First Breakout: Cheat Sheet: http://www.lexmundi.com/ACCMidYear_Breakout_Takeaway1 Online Writings on …
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
Articles
Randall Holbrook and Heather Menard, LegalResearch.com
05/19/2016
29 pages

This primer examines the minimum benefits that must be included in order for a health insurance policy to comply with the US Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Randall Holbrook and Heather Menard, LegalResearch.com May 19, 2016 29 pages This primer examines the minimum … it for yourself. We encourage you to navigate our website (legalresearch.com), learn more about who we are and … across all fifty states and on the federal stage. He is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law. Heather …
Program Materials
Davit Akman
Andrea Horton
William Mordan
Khaled Rabbani
10/28/2013

When corruption or other potential wrongdoing comes to light, in-house counsel are typically called upon to manage and direct their company's response. In this session, contestants" selected from the audience will play a version of the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Contestants will be asked multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty related to the principal stages and elements of a company's response to the discovery of potential wrongdoing. The audience will be encouraged to participate to assist contestants. A panel of experienced outside and in-house counsel will comment on and discuss each of the answers given by contestants and the audience, identifying best practices and pitfalls to avoid.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials When Compliance Programs Fail: Best Practices for Investigating Potential Wrongdoing and Managing the … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors …  Legal  Resources  Department  at  legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 310: When Compliance …
Articles
Philip B. Rosen, Jackson Lewis
Eric P. Simon, Jackson Lewis
Jonathan J. Spitz, Jackson Lewis
Carrie L. Jabinsky, Jackson Lewis
02/21/2013

In recent years, organized labor has employed aggressive campaign strategies and innovative techniques designed to catch unwary employers off guard. The National Labor Relations Board also has launched new initiatives that impact all employers. The information provided in this InfoPAKSM can assist in-house counsel seeking to improve a company’s ability to avoid or survive a corporate campaign, make necessary changes to comply with the National Labor Relations Act, and enhance an organization’s overall human resource posture.

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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 … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … other public events, TV commercials in heavy rotation, website information, newspaper ads, postcards, fliers, …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial
11/16/2004

Discusses practical issues that relate to the relationship between litigation and arbitration to enable you to select the proper dispute resolution mechanism.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom, United States
… Date/Time: Nov. 16. 2004 / 3:00AM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … me after the seminar or you can visit our Web pages, which is www.acca.com. Thank you. Martin Hrodek - Baker & McKenzie … be useful to (ph) that document. I think that it is on the website of the International Bar Association, where the …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
04/05/2017

The purpose of this Guidebook is to help the law departments of life sciences and medical devices industry, their affiliates and business associates, clinical researchers (CROs), and third-party vendors focus on the cybersecurity and IP asset protection issues in an accessible and practical way.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… & Lardner LLP April 5, 2017 The purpose of this Guidebook is to help the law departments of life sciences and medical … Act (CFAA). The CFAA “prohibits access to a computer, website, server or database either ‘without authorization’ or … Firewall Configuration, Perimeter Security, PLAnetmAgPIe.Com, available at http://www.planetmagpie.com/ …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Ingrid Wuerth
06/16/2014

This article deals with the case Republic of Argentina v. NML Capital: Discovery and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, United States
… Articles 402 02 - International Government Contracting for the Small Law Department Author Ingrid Wuerth June 16, … to the ITSR. 3 For purposes of this guidance, the USG is interpreting the term “petrochemicals,” as used in the …     CUESTA  CAMPOS  ABOGADOS           www.cuestacampos.com   info@cuestacampos.com   S Anti-corruption in México …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/11/2004

An agreement in which the contractor, a leading developer and supplier of occupant restraint systems, has obtained an order from a customer in which contractor desires to sub-contract the assembly of the product to the sub-contractor. Sub-contractor is a leading supplier of seat belts and seat belt components. Agreement is governed by the laws of Sweden, and all disputes arising between the parties in relation to the agreement, must be settled by arbitration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Sweden
… Sub-Contracting Agreement February 10, 2004 An agreement in which the contractor, a leading developer and supplier of … of the product to the sub-contractor. Sub-contractor is a leading supplier of seat belts and seat belt components. … measures to assure that the equipment is accounted for as AL property and that AL can access the equipment. 2.2 …
Articles
Mark Roellig
12/01/2018
2 pages

Inclusion allows for superior decision-making by bringing balance and equilibrium to any team or group and to the environment in which the team operates. And a diverse group will develop different strategies, approaches, solutions, and ideas.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
… Articles Career Path: How the “Best Person for the Job” Advances Diversity and Inclusion Author Mark … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER … of the technology since it allows me to answer what is really on everyone’s mind, as compared to one question …
Articles
Dr. Karina Butera
08/01/2017
2 pages

The more you share your knowledge and experience, the more you learn. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about the benefits of mentoring and how their expertise is elevated by connecting with newer members of the legal community.

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Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… about the benefits of mentoring and how their expertise is elevated by connecting with newer members of the legal … 2017 Mentoring has traditionally been viewed as a way for senior professionals to benevolently build relationships … . acc_journal_mar17_V2.indd 30 8/03/2017 1:51 PM acla.acc.com 31VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 Hash-tag, pardon me …
Articles
James A. Nortz
09/01/2010

Take a few lessons learned on the golf course and use them to promote a strong ethical corporate culture.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… | Tips & Insights | Practice Resources 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. I frequently suffer humiliation and disappointment. I am …
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