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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Department of Treasury
10/17/2016

This sample tells you what you should know about advertising alcohol beverage products.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (27 CFR Part 5), and malt beverages (27 CFR Part 7) online at: www.ttb.gov Generally speaking the regulations … Guarantees (Money back guarantees are not prohibited) For a complete listing of the prohibited practices, please … ADVERTISING PRACTICES TTB 5190.05 (1 /2012) • What is considered an advertisement? The regulations define the …
Articles
08/01/2017
5 pages

The law and technology - a panel interview with four in-house counsel including Chaman Sidhu, David Bushby, Vered Keisar and Luke O’Sullivan.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 7VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 1. How has technology … society. The way I communicate, collaborate and produce is very different from 10 years ago due to technology. For me personally, adopting agile and lean ways of working, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
Kriti Tannan, senior director, legal at Jones Lang LaSalle shares her day with ACC. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DITL
… Resource Details … Banner artwork by Sagii / Shutterstock.com Kriti Tannan Senior Director, Legal Jones Lang LaSalle … person since my high school days, and a good morning is essential to my start of the day. I do think my internal … every day. 😊 6:00 am: It is time to get organized and plan for the day. I stick to my daily mantra: “Either you run the …
Articles
Nishimura & Asahi, a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016

In this guide, authored by Lex Mundi contributors, the basic legislative and economic framework of Japan is explained.  Learn more about Japan's investment policies, trademarks, exchange controls, structures of business and more in this informative article.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… the basic legislative and economic framework of Japan is explained.  Learn more about Japan's investment policies, … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Japan Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Nishimura & … between Japan and the rest of the world. JETRO’s website is https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/. The Foreign Exchange …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/29/2021
From assessing business needs to anticipating future demands, follow these steps to achieve your company’s multi-year initiatives.
… inevitably run into headwinds because change is difficult. Members of the organization may struggle to … phase should not be rushed. Involve key stakeholders in gathering data to set a defensible baseline against which … team can understand. Provide clarity about expectations for all members of the team. To achieve established goals, …
Articles
Mike Roster
09/01/1995

Reengineering the Legal Function, by Mike Roster

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of a legal department? The answer most often heard is that we in-house counsel know our clients and their … a modern U.S. corporation knows there is no single answer for the best way to handle the legal function. Indeed. … for them, but we urged them to consider the fact that the com­ plete outsourcing approach was probably the least dsky …
Articles
Bill Mordan
10/01/2016

Career Path columnist Bill Mordan discusses the role of computer judges in the future of law.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY … of all litigants, at some point, believe their judge is an idiot. At the end of a trial, disgruntled losers rarely … would you rather have a computer as your judge? Consider, for example, the eBay electronic dis- pute resolution …
Articles
Samuel W. Cooper, S. Joy Dowdle & Spencer D. Bruck
07/01/2016
5 pages

This article discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission's final Rule 13q-1

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Two—The SEC Adopts Section 1504 Reporting Requirements for Payments to Governments by Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies … to both the U.S. government and foreign governments, which is broadly defined to include “a foreign government, a … Mark D. Pollack 1.312.499.6050 markpollack@paulhastings.com Eric H. Sussman 1.312.499.6060 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
ACC is, at its core, a community. Your membership connects you to in-house counsel and legal operations professionals working all over the globe.
… Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: 12/11/2020 ACC is, at its core, a community. Your membership connects you to … global. We’ve been dealing with a global problem for several months now: the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve all read … education opportunities — providing both in-person and online networking connections. ACC continues to bring you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
Hopefully, your ACC community continues to foster connections to those who happen to share your professional path, while providing you with tools that help you do your job.
… focused on doing business across borders — which today is simply doing business. Whether your organization is based … global. We’ve been dealing with a global problem for several months now: the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve all read … education opportunities — providing both in-person and online networking connections. ACC continues to bring you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
In-house counsel and technology: we go together like peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and crackers. Lawyer and client.
… electronic signatures or hates email). However one thing is certain: We are becoming more technically savvy simply … is, and migrating to an environment where fewer end points for said data exist. Perhaps a good place to start is by … have made it easy to share knowledge, and visiting www.acc.com/legalresources will bring an abundance of resources to …
Articles
Dr Mark Abell and Victoria Hobbs, Bird & Bird
05/01/2013
16 pages

This article considers how the duty of good faith impacts on the on-going relationship between franchisor and franchisee in the civil and common law traditions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… civil and common law traditions. The concept of good faith is firmly established in the civil law jurisdictions of the … Rouhette-Berton, Assistant Professor of English. 20 Cass. com. 26 November 2003, Bull. civ. IV, No. 186, (Manoukian … framework of franchising development in Latvia' on the website www.franchising%20.lv/new_site/lt/ …
Articles
CMS
10/18/2022
6 pages

Learn about key regulatory developments and guidance at the intersection of competition law and sustainability in the European Union, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, in connection with calls for competition laws to support sustainability.

Resource Details
Region: European Union, Netherlands, United Kingdom
… and the United Kingdom, in connection with calls for competition laws to support sustainability. Resource … from some of the more pro-active regulators. The movement is linked to the EU’s strong commitment to sustainability and … resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in May 2021. … CMS … Learn about key …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to arbitration.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… lose its force simply because the arbitration provision is mandated by a separate federal regulation. 9 U.S.C.A. § 1 … decision is in French. The full text is available on the website of the Federal Tribunal, www.bger.ch. 2 : In English … is available here: http://www.swissarbitrationdecisions.com/federal-tribunal-reaffirms-that-arbitration-clauses- …
Articles
Dan Seltzer and Amanda Aikman
01/01/2019
10 pages

With a 500 percent increase in international corruption-related global resolutions over the past two years, corruption remains a top-of-mind risk for your management and board.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, European Union, France, Guatemala, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… the Middle East. ■■ International double jeopardy. There is no recognized principle of “international double … compliance for Accenture. daniel.seltzer@accenture.com Amanda Aikman is a senior associate in the New York … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Alex Christen, Senior Associate, Employment and Immigration, Capital Law Limited
02/21/2023
7 pages

The Home Office (United Kingdom) has updated its sponsor guidance to incorporate recent changes to immigration rules as well as some other changes to the guidance. In this article, learn about these employment changes to ensure compliance.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… Articles Must Read for Businesses Sponsoring Employees Author Alex Christen, … carrying out the correct right to work check). There is also no need to report the new start date on the sponsor … Law Limited This article was originally published on the website of Capital Law Limited on November 16, 2022. … Alex …
Articles
10/08/2015

This article addresses how globally, the hedge fund industry is impacted by countless reforms; including European short selling bans, global derivatives reform and shadow-banking.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… article addresses how globally, the hedge fund industry is impacted by countless reforms; including European short … & Wales, Company No 1679046. Registered Office and address for service: Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High Street, London … F: +44 20 7311 3311 E: stephen.ball@kpmg.co.uk W: www.kpmg.com FOREWORD Robert Mirsky KPMG 15 Canada Square Canary Wharf …
Articles
Demarest Advogados
08/30/2013

Overview Brazil's business environment. Includes discussion of tax law, legal system, investment law, intellectual property considerations, and marketing.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… closed regardless of CADE's approval. Legal system 2. What is the legal system based on (for example, civil law, common … de Defesa Econômica) (http://cade.gov.br). The website gives guidance on the competition law rules. … T +55-11-3356-1822 F +55-11-3356-1700 E procha@demarest.com.br W www.demarest.com.br Qualified. São Paulo, 1993 Areas …
Articles
Joseph M. Wallin and Susan S. Schalla
07/01/2015

This is a discussion of key securities law considerations for start-up or early-stage companies preparing to grant compensatory equity awards to employees, directors or other service providers.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Joseph M. Wallin and Susan S. Schalla July 1, 2015 This is a discussion of key securities law considerations for start-up or early-stage companies preparing to grant … for Start-up Company Employees (http://us.practicallaw.com/3-589- 7685) and Stock Options and Other Equity …
Articles
 Katie Maechler, Partner; Stephanie Laws, Partner; and Abigail Maier, Associate (Maslon LLP)
08/10/2023

It is inescapable: All companies, no matter the industry, face litigation risks through the day-to-day creation of documents. 

"Bad" documents increase your exposure to risks and can threaten your business. This article discusses ways an organization can coach its employees to avoid those documents and instead create "smart" documents that help advance case themes and mitigate risk should litigation arise.

… Abigail Maier, Associate (Maslon LLP) August 10, 2023 It is inescapable: All companies, no matter the industry, face … case themes and mitigate risk should litigation arise. In this article, we will show you how to do just that — using … such as, "This communication is confidential and intended for the recipients only… is not be to be forwarded or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
I have gone through this transition several times, and have some tips to share. Your team members watch you very carefully. They notice with whom you have coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and who has a chance to interact with you. You need to act differently, and allocate your time fairly.
… Unfortunately, the day the promotion takes effect is the day you need to move from being a friend to being … to share expenses. But it creates a different perception for the other team members — and one’s perception is his or … I have to force myself to do this. One method I employ is buying a large coffee and not returning to my office until it …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/09/2013

Sample employee intellectual property assignment agreement

… and Proprietary Rights Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between [EMPLOYER NAME], a [STATE OF … acknowledges to be good and valuable consideration for [his/her] obligations hereunder, the Employer and the … [LETTER/NUMBER]]. The rules are also available online at [WEBSITE ADDRESS]. You may also call the [NAME OF …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
01/10/2018
11 pages

The ACC Australia Trends Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the in-house legal profession. ACC Australia has developed this report with the support of our Corporate Alliance Partners.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… completion of the In-house Trends Survey, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your experiences, … © The copyright in the 2018 In-house Trends Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … Unsure 5% 33% 54% 8% 1. See ABC report: https://www.abc2c.com.au/australia-comes-second-in-being-litigious 8 | ACC …
Program Materials
William Anthony, Ellen Dunkin, Matthew Feiner, Lisa Lewis
10/19/2015

An experienced panel of experts will provide a summary of the highlights in labor and employment law thus far in 2015, and benchmarking on practical solutions related to trending issues.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… • What they didn’t change – Duties test • Justification for changes • What happens next? 4 FLSA - other hot issues • What is working time? – Donning and Doffing – Integrity Staffing … “Scrap your pre-Dodd-Frank agreements.” ***http://www.acc.com/chapters/chic/upload/H andout-June-9-10-2015.pdf Now …
Articles
Dugal S. Sickert, Jeffrey K. Sherwood, Salvatore P. Tamburo, Kimberly R. Parke
09/01/2009

Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated patent license negotiations but this article, which presents viewpoints from both sides of the issue, investigates protective measures that attorneys can take to both minimize risks and maximize chances of benefiting from the newly reformed law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… September 1, 2009 Declaratory judgment jurisdiction law is not what it used to be. Recent changes have complicated … of appeals. He can be contacted at dugal.sickert@valent.com. Jeffrey k. SHerwooD is a partner in Dickstein Shapiro’s … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Jaap Bosman
10/01/2017

Global business leaders provide unique strategies for how the in-house counsel of today can be better prepared to become the in-house counsel of tomorrow.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, European Union, United States
… and Charybdis By Jaap Bosman Being an in-house lawyer is a very demanding profession. You will find yourself … in-house counsel still be considered a lawyer? Will the com- puter have taken over? Will in-house counsel be the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
04/29/2024
5 pages

On April 3, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it had reached a $6.5 million settlement with registered investment adviser (RIA) Senvest Management, LLC on charges related to the firm’s “widespread and longstanding failures to maintain and preserve certain electronic communications.”

This article analyze potential lessons learned from this latest off-channel communications SEC enforcement action.

… auto-delete functions, and firm-issued devices. • The SEC is continuing to aggressively pursue off-channel … resolve off-channel communications matters. https://www.lw.com/en/practices/white-collar-defense-and-investigations … action. This resource was originally published on the website of Latham & Watkins on April 24, 2024.     … Latham & …
Articles
Global Legal Group
12/13/2023
182 pages

This guide covers common issues in corporate tax laws and regulations - including capital gain, overseas profits, real estate, anti-avoidance, and the digital economy – in 20 jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia
… Edition 2024 Corporate Tax 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 … regime, which is published on the Italian Revenue Agency website. ■ Handling of tax risk analysis and tax controls by …
Articles
Luciana Goulart Penteado, Partner, and Victor Hanna, Associate, Demarest Advogados
09/27/2017

The main purpose of the Open Skies Agreements is to deregulate certain areas of the air transport industry in Brazil and, consequently, encourage the market to work freely, which causes various effects in liberalized markets.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… 27, 2017 The main purpose of the Open Skies Agreements is to deregulate certain areas of the air transport industry … and the Necessary Modernization and Easing of the Rules for the Development of the Brazilian Aviation Sector … https://ceabbrasil.com.br/blog/o-market-da-aviacao-em-2017/ …
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