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Articles
Lynne Marek
10/19/2009

Judge Joan Lefkow's remarks on women attorneys' courtroom attire raises the issue of how to dress appropriately.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… should pay more attention to dressing appropriately for court, she probably didn't know the floodgates she would … communication. Attorneys said raising the issue at firms is not so easy either. Stone, who is based in Chicago, said … suggested that women lawyers consult www.corporette.com, a fashion Web site one of her clerks had shown her. As …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2018

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.

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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 … Compliance Program Perhaps the most vexing challenge for ethical multinational corporations is managing corrup- tion risks associated with sales …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2016
Kent Leacock, a government relations professional at startup Proterra Inc., the leading US manufacturer of zero-emission commercial transit vehicles, has extensive experience with the relationship between regulators and innovators.
… and often enough to optimize success. At Proterra, Leacock is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s state and … outdated view of government relationships. It is not about buying dinner and smoking cigars in some dark room,” he …
Articles
Susan H. Ephron and Cari K. Dawson
11/01/2005

The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) changed the rules of class action lawsuits to alleviate problems with forum-shopping and limit the number of interstate class action suits decided in state courts that have little, if any, connection to the case or controversy. But in the short term, CAFA could wind up making class action suits more protracted, and quite costly to corporate defendants. Read how to navigate the potholes, detours, pit stops, and dangerous curves of the statute.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2005): 22–42. On the Road to Class ACC Docket 23 CAFA is a direct response to the abuses and ineffec- tiveness of … clear objective of the legislation, chal- lenges remain for in-house counsel in maneuvering over these as yet … Washington Chapter. She can be reached at suseph@safeco.com. Cari K. Dawson is a partner in the Atlanta office of …
Articles
National Association of Corporate Directors
10/17/2016
30 pages

This resource discusses cyber-risk, the threat that data breaches can hold and what Directors should do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Handbook Series.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate … We wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to this handbook (in alphabetical … threats.6 Moreover, although many smaller and medium-size com- panies have historically believed that they were too …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/19/2015
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in the 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 … 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/.     Contents I. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Most in-house counsel managing litigation understand discovery obligations and the basics of how to protect attorney-client and work product privileges from disclosure in the United States. Even so, counsel should be aware of the effect of globalization on litigation and the impact cross-border discovery has on privilege.
… Docket Article 5 Tips for Protecting Legal Privilege During Global Litigation Laura … in the likely event that privileged information is produced during discovery. Privilege log .  Keeping a … for the Northern District of California.  elaporte@jamsadr.com Five practical tips to protect privilege in a globalized …
Articles
Program Materials
Karen A. Popp
Global Chair, White Collar Group
Sidley Austin LLP
10/29/2014
23 pages

This is an anti-corruption summary of information discussed in the 2014 ACC Annual Meeting Session 105: Keep Your Executives Out of Jail and Avoid Massive Fines: Responding to the New Age of Worldwide Anti-Corruption Legislation.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Group Sidley Austin LLP October 29, 2014 23 pages This is an anti-corruption summary of information discussed in the … This summary has been prepared by Sidley Austin LLP for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal … K Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 202.736.8053 KPopp@Sidley.com SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP 2 DOJ and SEC Provide Compliance …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/31/2004

A sample agreement between a company and a vendor. The company may be/has been awarded GSA delivery orders for supplying information technology products and services to U.S. Government Agencies and other organizations eligible to use GSA sources of supply. The company does not have the vendor products and services desired by the government on its GSA FSS contract, and as authorized, vendor and the company desire to team their GSA FSS contracts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… The company may be/has been awarded GSA delivery orders for supplying information technology products and services to … TA May04 1 GSA SCHEDULE TEAMING AGREEMENT This Agreement is made effective __________ by and between, [your Company], … all order administration. [your company] may place orders online (preferred method), by telephone, in writing, by …
Articles
Nelson Adrian Blish and Sharon P. Stiller
07/01/2009
10 pages

Need to know what your staff is doing when they’re on company time but away from the office? GPS systems are standard-issue features on virtually all vehicles and PDAs, yet few employers are using the technology to monitor company activity or property. This article explains how employers can implement GPS tracking without infringing on individual privacy rights.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Stiller July 1, 2009 10 pages Need to know what your staff is doing when they’re on company time but away from the … had a history of accidents. The lawyer representing the com- pany suggested an agreement with the em- ployee as a … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
10/21/2015
43 pages

This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases from the Supreme Court's 2014 term in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2014 Term (United States) October 21, 2015 43 pages This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases … the facts do not © 2015 Morrison & Foerster LLP | mofo.com 1 warrant entry of summary judgment or judgment as a … numerous other statutes. THE BACKDROP Spokeo operates a website where users can find information about individuals. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
56 pages

This is a sample employee handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Handbook February 27, 2023 56 pages This is a sample employee handbook. Resource Details Interest … From Us � 6Equal Employment Opportunity Policy � 6Requests for Accommodation � 6Policy Against Unlawful Harassment and … policy governs employee use of social media, including any online tools used to share content and profiles, such as …
Articles
Slaughter and May
05/01/2015
15 pages

This primer provides an introduction to key concepts of English insolvency law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… of English insolvency law. Read the article on the website of Slaughter and May. … Slaughter and May … This …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the meaning of ESG, beyond the acronym and misconceptions.

… confusion and misunderstanding of simple concepts. ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance. The … in South Africa. Your Key Contacts 2 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1527397380001234944 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
06/30/2001

If your life is a whirlwind of business lunches, late hours, and airplane food, try letting a little calm into the storm. Consistent exercise will give you better health, and the focus you need.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint June 30, 2001 If your life is a whirlwind of business lunches, late hours, and airplane … Life {2f>BM He is available at msiwik@riskinternational.com. Copyright © 2001 Mark R. Siwik. All rights reserved. … and the women's running forum on the Runner's World's website, www.runnersworld.com. 1. See AMIRAM ELWORK, STRESS …
Articles
12/02/2015

This is a Forbes article addressing how crowdfunding has changed real estate investing.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Has Changed Real Estate Investing December 2, 2015 This is a Forbes article addressing how crowdfunding has changed … in properties. This shift has brought benefits not only for investors but also for real estate companies and for the … Changed Real Estate Investing - Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/navathwal/2015/12/02/how-crowdfun... 1 of 3 6/7/16 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/06/2021
Here are some tips to improve your knowledge management systems.
… obtain, process, access, and apply the knowledge they need is a foundational skill, so anything they can do to improve … knowledge assets that they themselves or someone else in their own department or company already possess. This … impediments to accessing those assets is our propensity for creating content silos. This is true at almost every …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member
02/16/2017
27 pages

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Contract for Sale of Real Estate Author Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member February 16, 2017 27 pages This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to … agreed that Seller is selling the Property and Buyer is buying the Property “As-Is, Where-Is and With All Faults,” …
Articles
Federal Trade Commission
12/01/2004

The Federal Trade Commissions submitted this report to Congress under sections 318 and 319 of FACTA.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… The accuracy and completeness of credit report data is of paramount importance to consumers. Credit reports are … of the proceedings are available through the Commission’s website.8 For all of the studies, the FTC focused primarily … Lake Tribune, June 6, 2004, available at http://www.sltrib.com. In a Utah mortgage fraud scheme, individuals, many of …
Articles
Elizabeth Gonzalez, Director, Operations, Northwell Health
01/16/2025

Comprehensive legal billing guidelines can help organizations achieve better budget predictability and support collaboration with outside counsel.

In this article, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Director, Operations, at Northwell Health, discusses how her organization created a more efficient legal billing process.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
… inflated overhead and administrative fees.  We were paying for "office supplies," "postage," and other nebulous expenses … The first step when you are a lean Legal Ops team of one is to create a subcommittee. Enlisting paralegal and attorney … and a touch of technological intervention: CLO Buy-in: Before starting the process, I sat down with the CLO …
Articles
Herman Pang, Associate, and Padraig Walsh, Partner, Tanner DeWitt
04/04/2022

The joint circular on intermediaries' virtual asset-related activities addresses the evolving virtual asset landscape and allowing intermediaries to distribute virtual asset-related derivative products to retail investors under limited circumstances.

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Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… of virtual asset-related products The SFC and HKMA’s view is that retail investors are not reasonably likely to … Walsh Partner | E-mail River Stone Partner | E-mail Website: Tanner De Witt – Independent. Established. Hong Kong … Tanner De Witt on LinkedIn https://www.tannerdewitt.com/our-people/russell-bennett/ …
Articles
Michael Irwin Meltzer
04/01/2008

Read this 2009 Communicator Award-winning article! <br/>Discusses how legal doctrines shape the corporate social responsibility (CSR) debate, enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it in your role as corporate attorney.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles A Field Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility for In-House Counsel Author Michael Irwin Meltzer March 31, … enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it … equipment, mainly for water and gas industries. The com- pany flourished in postwar baby boom America, and had …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Ernst & Young
05/01/2009

The respondents overwhelmingly question the integrity of their leaders and perhaps with good cause. The survey reveals that many employees would accept fraud and corruption in the work place in order to survive the current economic storm and indeed senior management are even more likely than rank and file to condone activities such as cash bribes and financial statement fraud.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Request a trial membership . … European fraud survey 2009 Is integrity a casualty of the downturn? European fraud … and pace of change foster opportunities and incentives for fraud. In these difficult times, one would expect … of our country leaders. For more information see www.ey.com/fids Local contact Name Telephone Global Managing Partner …
Articles
Daniel Müller and Rainer Schalch, E Blum & Co AG
11/04/2014
10 pages

This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Switzerland, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Getting the Deal Through (Eugenio Pérez and José Luis Ramos-Zurita, Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC)
11/04/2014
10 pages

This guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Program Materials
Kim Huat Chia
Jo Anne Schwendinger
Scott A. Trainor
Charles Wilkinson
10/30/2013

Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as the rest of the world. Its familiarity with the English language, the English legal structure, and its high regard for the rule of law and ease of doing business make Singapore an attractive location for Western companies seeking to establish a presence in Asia. This program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing Asian operations and trading relationships in Singapore. It will examine the organizational structures that are available in Singapore and other practical issues relating to establishing a business presence in Singapore, including hiring staff and protecting intellectual property. The panel will also consider the impact of using a Singapore entity in cross-border commercial arrangements, including considerations regarding choice of law and dispute resolution options.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: Singapore
… A. Trainor Charles Wilkinson October 30, 2013 Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1005: Using …
Articles
Allen & Overy
03/19/2014

The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where the political crisis involving Ukraine results in sanctions and embargoes, exchange controls, expropriations and the break up of Ukraine. It focuses in particular on the legal impact these events might have on financial contracts, such as bond issues, bank loan agreements, deposits and investments. It does not deal with wider political and economic consequences, such as the impact on a country’s economy and its banking system.

… & Overy March 19, 2014 The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where … See the Intelligence Unit paper on the Allen & Overy website, “How protective are Ukraine’s foreign law bonds?” 5 … Barbanti PSL Counsel – Rome valentina.barbanti@allenovery.com Katrina Buckley Partner – London …
Articles
Christoph Stäubli, Walder Wyss Ltd
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: Switzerland
… Stäubli, Walder Wyss Ltd 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 …
05/06/2015

Legal Research training specifically designed for in-house counsel - presentation held in Sydney on 6 May 2015.

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Region: Australia
… Legal Research training specifically designed for in-house counsel May 6, 2015 Legal Research training …  Underachievement © Holding Redlich 2015 Good news! Less is still more. 2015 4 Focused and streamlined approach to … 2015 This changed my life!  http://www.feefiefoefirm.com/au/ 12 2015 © Holding Redlich 2015 Fee Fie Foe Firm 13 …
Articles
Michelle Eastwell, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
06/15/2021
2 pages

Listed entities should familiarise themselves with the recent changes ASX has made to Listing Rules and Guidance Notes, particularly in relation to disclosure and capital raising.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 1smarterlaw.com.au Recent ASX Listing Rule and Guidance Note changes — … issues and corporate action timetables. Training material is available from ASX to assist with these changes. However, … our article, ASX cracks down on ‘ramping announcements’ for further information. ASX has also provided express …
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