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Articles
Nina Fitzgerald, Partner; Eoin Martyn, Senior Associate; Caroline Christian, Lawyer; and
Stephen Klimis, Graduate, Ashurst 
05/21/2021
7 pages

This article delves into the use of trade secrets to protect Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the unique challenges to trade secret protection presented by AI in general.

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Region: Australia, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… to trade secret protection presented by AI. The recipe for Coca Cola, KFC's 11 secret herbs and spices and Google's … patent protection? In the technology sector, innovation is an important source of competitive advantage, which drives … N D I N G T H E I P 2 1 M A Y 2 0 2 0 https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ …
Program Materials
Barbara Barrett, Keith Henderson, Mark Henriques
10/31/2014

This program will review how to manage a defensible records retention and data management program, considerations related to disposition of items that are not required to be kept by law or policy in the normal course of business and how to effectively manage legal holds when they come into play.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… �Role of E-Discovery Counsel & ECA Key Objectives for Effective Data Management � Establish “Rules of the Road” … or regulations. Policy Implementation Tie-ins � If Policy is: � New? Say so � A directive from Board of Directors or … Judge Scheindlin’s Hierarchy Most accessible Active, online data Near-line data to Offline storage/archives Back …
Program Materials
Stephen Epstein, Debra Sabatini Hennelly, Cathy Hinger, Michael Levin
10/19/2015

So your CEO has finally recognized that the company needs a compliance program, and naturally turns to you, the lawyer. Where do you start? How do you determine that you've identified the compliance risks, complied with all the applicable laws and regulations, and adequately addressed the risks? This session will describe the essentials of a compliance program including risk assessments, policy development, communications, training, establishment of controls and monitoring and testing of controls. Presenters will offer firsthand experiences (some positive) and best practices, incorporating MRCP 3, A-C privilege, MRCP 1.16 and MRCP 1.13 for ethics.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MRCP 3, A-C privilege, MRCP 1.16 and MRCP 1.13 for ethics. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … Program 5 An “Effective” Ethics and Compliance Program is… … a comprehensive system of policies, processes and … strategies in the business - An early “win” is key to buy-in, driving sustainability of the risk assessment and …
Program Materials
Nelly Andresen, Eric Cannon, Carmine Gibaldi, Shawn Haque
10/19/2015

This program will review the management of compliance along the spectrum of management compliance, from legal and voluntarily adopted standards, to areas where business partners or outside organizations pressure companies to meet certain standards while weighing the costs against use of non-renewable resources (slavery, child labor, etc.) in the name of corporate social responsibility. Is it possible to create a proper and workable integration of the two efforts? Can it be within the compliance office or a joint effort of two or more corporate units?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… etc.) in the name of corporate social responsibility. Is it possible to create a proper and workable integration of … requirements – Investor requirements 6 A Framework For All Compliance: United States Department of Justice … Study on Sustainability 2013- https://acnprod.accenture.com/~/media/Accenture/Conversion- …
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Articles
Boekel De Nerée
05/29/2014

This short article gives an overview of the advertising and marketing laws in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Trends About the Author of this Article This article is written and provided by: Boekel De Nerée. About the firm … The Dutch Civil Code (het Burgerlijk Wetboek or BW), for example, includes rules and regulations regarding … (20) 795 39 53 Fax: [31[ (20) 795 39 00 Email: info@boekel.com Web:www.boekel.com Boekel is one of the leading …
Articles
Meritas
07/01/2013

An easy reference guide to employee non-compete agreements across borders. It sets out the key considerations to take into account when drafting, updating and enforcing non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants in different jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… -5- -6- A U S T R IA As long as the employment contract is effective, employees have a duty of confidentiality … with this regulation, the employer may claim compensation for the damage incurred or, alternatively, require that the … “minimum-compensation”). Bützow Attorneys Ltd. www.butzow.com Mr. Timo Jarmas Tel: +358 3 3138 2800 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample business conduct policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Guidelines for Business Conduct May 25, 2017 This is a sample business conduct policy. Resource Details … course of your employment with the Company; selling to or buying anything from the Company (except pursuant to any …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2022
China’s new privacy law is the first comprehensive data protection law the country has enacted. #ACCDocket #privacy
… Royal Publication Date: 06/06/2022 China’s new privacy law is the first comprehensive data protection law the country … Congress (NPC) on August 20, 2021, with little time left for compliance preparation before it is enforced. Known as … to a dinner, but where that list is posted on your website, that could likely be deleted. As stated above in the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a list of resources to help start a pro bono program.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to Start - Supplemental Materials October 30, 2014 This is a list of resources to help start a pro bono program. … leadership as General Counsel. http://www.insidecounsel.com/2012/11/28/clorox-will-expand-pro-bono- program  Inside … contact Corporate Pro Bono at (202) 729-6699 or visit our website at www.cpbo.org. Developed by Corporate Pro Bono A …
Articles
Travel Security Services Limited, a joint venture of International SOS and Control Risks
10/18/2016
6 pages

Prior to deployment, travellers should be briefed on the current threat and the necessary level of awareness, as well as the range of possible targets, in order to adjust their plans accordingly.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Europe
… returning from conflict areas to their countries of origin is an important factor in this increase and the threat posed … State (IS) movement. While no data is yet available for 2016, a sharp increase in Islamist extremist-inspired … to IS but acting without direct instruction. The role of online communities and so-called ‘virtual planners’ should …
Articles
Rosemary P Jay, Hunton & Williams
12/12/2014

Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European Union

… P Jay, Hunton & Williams December 12, 2014 Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Monty Raphael QC, Member of the board of trustees of Transparency International UK
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
XL Catlin
10/18/2016
4 pages

This article provides a quick description and practical tips regarding 10 key contract clauses in professional services agreements.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… as anything else. And a key ingredient in managing risk is having the right professional services contract in place. … as a quick guide, is in no way intended as a substitute for the full XL Catlin Contract eGuide for Design … prevention and risk management information visit xlgroup.com/dp/resources Learn more. Free PDHs available at …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Block Hotel Agreement February 8, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block. Resource Details Interest Area: … 02116 TEL 617 267 5300 FAX 617 437 0794 boston@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com … This is a sample sales agreement for a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in this agreement on a tentative basis.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Guest Room Block Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in this agreement on a tentative basis. Resource Details … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Sales Agreement Sample January 18, 2017 This is a sample hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date. … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
Articles
Şirin Köprücü and Deborah Vaughn
08/01/2017
3 pages

As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural … Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 27VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 A s organisations … more indirectly than in Western cultures. “Communication is culture” said Edward Hall, an American anthropologist, and …
Articles
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sterling Miller
10/10/2023
7 pages

Contract playbooks help the legal department, executive team, and sales understand which contracts are acceptable and which contracts the company will walk away from. This article walks through the process of creating a contract playbook.

… are the grease on the skids of most businesses, i.e., it is how they make money. Consequently, unless you work in a … avoidance”). Most legal departments use contract templates for their important contracts, as it speeds up the process. … playbook. The best idea is to store the master playbook online so that employees can access it easily and you can …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a non-profit organization.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contractor Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a … . … MODEL ASSOCIATION - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (For use when Consultant is an individual) This Consulting … Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the California Online Privacy Protection Act, and all rules and regulations …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form.

… Data Security Assessment Form October 17, 2016 This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form. … function: What function(s) does your organization perform for Intel: What is your organizations maturity level in … the Intel Online Privacy Notice Summary (http://www.intel.com/privacy). It is available in many languages. The Notice …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2021
Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood.
… 11/01/2021 Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood. Resource Details … greater trust and importantly, greater understanding in an increasingly complex world where corporate speak and … institutions. Ultimately, we deliver a new level of value for people dealing with a world that’s becoming faster and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2021
Being smart isn’t everything, according to ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson. See what skill she values the most.
… See what skill she values the most. Resource Details … In the final article of the three-part exclusive interview … added author to your impressive portfolio. What’s next for you, and can you share a little of how you’ve come to, or … think it’ll maybe inspire someone to figure out what is next for them.    Veta T. Richardson:  I know that my path …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2021
Royal Dutch Shell CLO Donny Ching reflects on his 33-year career with the company and the lessons he learned working across the globe. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… experience has helped him develop a sense of confidence in what his legal team and Shell can accomplish working … He cautions, however, to “be careful what you wish for,” as he remembers his first … and now the Netherlands, where he is the chief legal officer of Shell (which is titled as legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building relationships, especially with your manager. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/14/2022 Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building … and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … Search for " Work from home is here to stay " and you will find a … as we were before if not more so.   If you are interested in advancing your career, however, I say there has never been …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a formal plan to become Whirlpool’s chief legal officer of Asia Pacific. She says she simply moved from each position in “a natural progression.”
… 11/01/2016 It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a … intelligence and big picture views of a diplomat, she is a perfect fit for her demanding job. But she never set out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/24/2016
Considering that women currently fill only a third of open board positions — even with an increasing awareness of the value of diversity on boards — Stewart’s numbers reflect great success in this area.
… Docket Article The Power of Being in the Room: 4 Ways Attorneys Can Help Increase Boardroom … placed 35 women directors on corporate boards, usually for Fortune 500 companies. Considering that women currently … public relations, and even ethical perspective, and it is good for society too?” she adds. Although it may seem …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
A day in the life of Janet Wright, Vice President – Corporate, Securities & Finance Counsel And Assistant Secretary at Dell in Austin, Texas.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Janet Wright Association of Corporate Counsel … tennis shoes, and I’m out the door with Satchel the corgi  for his morning walk and my mental run through the day’s … the time to think through the meetings of the day. What is the agenda, what do we need to accomplish, and how can I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2018
If you’ve been following this series on blockchain, you now know about blockchain’s capabilities beyond Bitcoin and how to keep up with the disruption.
… Article Smart Contracts: The Shared Ledger That’s Set in Stone Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/29/2018 If you’ve … job as a lawyer?” Rest assured, the term “smart contracts” is a misnomer, at least to some extent. Smart contracts are … Let’s (finally) set this agreement in stone Blockchain, for all its fascinating intricacy, is essentially a kind of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/23/2016
Eve Chaurand, former general counsel and head of business development of Ask.com, is currently general counsel of Change.org.
… general counsel and head of business development of Ask.com, is currently general counsel of Change.org. Resource Details … alluring and satisfying that one would never guess that for years she has struggled with imposter syndrome. Imposter …
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