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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/20/2017
“That job started me on my current path. I got more in touch with who I am and who I wanted to be,” Karas says. She thinks more women need to take that uncertain leap and not worry about where they might land.
… talent, and foresight necessary to succeed where there is no roadmap for success. Email  editorinchief@acc.com  if you know a woman in the legal tech sphere who would …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
You may not love it, and it may exasperate you daily, but it’s integral to your life as a small law counsel (and a person on Earth), and a few minutes’ effort can go a long way toward tamping down chaos.
… You headed home, and rain began to fall; you searched for the wipers but only managed to illuminate the … many times: “I get so much email, and the urgent stuff is hidden among countless newsletters, advertisements and … am I talking about? We could discuss word processing, online research and others, but for now, let’s stick to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
This was going to be a column about discretion and judgment, and my perception that we need to reinvigorate those skills in the modern workplace, but that topic has thus far defied my attempts to wrestle it into the confines of this page.
… right as I was reflecting happily on the fact that it was (for me, at least) New Soap Day (those of you who still use … by nearby barista and then stuffed in your glovebox is adequate for your testamentary wishes.” I could say “I … but I’ll find out right away,” and that’s where ACC’s online resources and eGroups really helped me be more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/23/2021
Confie Deputy GC Conchita brings employee and customer needs to the forefront when assessing risk and providing legal advice.
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, global perspectives, proactive … and pro bono and community service work. Confie’s mission is deeply personal to Concepcion “Conchita” Valenzuela. … remain open for business and continued to serve customers online and by phone. “The default assumption was ‘nobody is
Articles
Mauhan M. Zonoozy
02/05/2014
14 pages

This article provides startups and entrepreneurs with a cursory guide on when to consider hiring their company’s in-house legal counsel.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… An in-house legal department can be a valuable solution for the challenges entrepreneurs face both early and later in … counsel?”1 I. Introduction The purpose of this article is to provide startups2 and entrepreneurs with a cursory … COUNSEL: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Dec. 2001), http://www.acca.com/Surveys/census01$IV. (Indicating that almost 75% of …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Dayo Adu, Bloomfield Advocates & Solicitors
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?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… Advocates & Solicitors 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/23/2023
19 pages

This is a sample services agreement regarding vehicle parts development and supply between a supplier and a client company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Parts Development Agreement March 23, 2023 19 pages This is a sample services agreement regarding vehicle parts … Company shall not be required to accept or make payment for goods delivered to Company that are in excess of … sell or deliver, or Company is unable to accept delivery, buy or use, the goods or services covered by this Order, as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/04/2017

This is a sample property management agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Property Management Agreement Sample February 4, 2017 This is a sample property management agreement. Resource Details … OF MANAGER 11 8.1. Management Fee 11 8.2. Reimbursement for Expenses 11 ARTICLE IX. INSURANCE 11 9.1. Insurance … or other persons, in each case, who are experienced in the buying and selling of businesses. If the two arbitrators fail …
Program Materials
Megan Holstein, H. Frasier Ives, Kevin Manning, René Thorne
10/31/2014

Join an experienced panel of attorneys to receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Employee Benefit Issue Spotting for the Non-Benefits Lawyer Author Megan Holstein, H. Frasier … receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer. … to more lower-income employees – Core 60% AV plan with a “buy up” option, or less than 60% AV “skinny MEC” type of plan …
Articles
ACC
02/07/2012
17 pages

The ACC Value Index: Key Insights

…   A ss oc ia ?o n   of  C or po ra te  C ou ns el   What  is  Most  Important  to     In-­‐House  Counsel?   The  top …  saying  in  business  that  no  one  ever  got  fired  for  buying  IBM.  This  firm  is  like  that:  you  are   …
08/06/2015

Illinois Proposal 15-04 - Rules 705 and 716

… writing. Cornmen t Screened [9j The purpose of screening is to assure the affected parties that confidential … matter. Additional screening measures that are appropriate for the particular matter will depend on the circumstances. … a lawyer’s name or firm name, address, email address. website, and telephone number; the kinds of services the …
Articles
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton
11/04/2014

After the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009, Mexico has emerged as one of the most attractive places to invest in manufacturing.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Manufacturing in Mexico Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton Torre … REQ CAV FOR REL PRO The Prin Am Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton is an international law firm with offices located in San …
Event
Start Date: 01/23/2025 | 12:00 PM
for the 2025 Walk to the Hill Event .   Walk to the Hill is an annual day of advocacy, when hundreds of lawyers, law … please reach out to James Coughlin at james.coughlin@dell.com . Register for the Walk by clicking below, or by visiting the Equal Justice Coalition website. … Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St. Boston, …
Articles
Foley & Lardner LLP
08/28/2013

This InfoPAK provides essential legal and practical advice about cloud computing and its increasing use in the health care industry. It explores in depth the primary legal risks associated with hosting and accessing clinical data in the cloud computing environment, including the privacy and security issues associated with the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting issues, strategies for successfully negotiating cloud agreements, and sample contract provisions for “best practice” solutions. This InfoPAK also provides valuable checklists and tools to guide health care organizations in negotiating cloud computing agreements.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202. 9 .4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Law Committee. For more information on Foley, visit their website at www.foley.com, or see the “About the Author” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2016

This is a sample secured convertible promissory note.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Secured Convertible Promissory Note November 10, 2016 This is a sample secured convertible promissory note. Resource … Issue Date: [ISSUE DATE] Maturity Date: [MATURITY DATE] For good and valuable consideration, [MAKER], a Nevada … makes and delivers this Promissory Note (this "Note") in favor of [HOLDER] or its assigns ("Holder"), and hereby …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/08/2022
The Clorox Company’s Ben Kimberley and Hasti Ahangi offer practical approaches for how companies can evaluate and enhance their human rights approach to align with the regulatory shift from disclosure to enforcement. #ACCDocket #ESG
… Ben Kimberley and Hasti Ahangi offer practical approaches for how companies can evaluate and enhance their human rights … activity and/or conduct due diligence into slavery in their commercial operations. Enforcement. With more … The US Attorney General responded that the DOJ is “committed to using every tool at [its] disposal to …
Checklists
Eric Esperne<br />Counsel <br />Dell Healthcare & Life Sciences<br /><br />Jonathan Mishara <br />VP & Assistant General Counsel <br />FM Global <br /><br />Rodolfo Rivera <br />Regional Counsel <br />FNF Title International
10/25/2011

This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session 305. It covers risk management principles, root cause analysis, and enforcement of international contracts.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… <br />FNF Title International October 25, 2011 This is a detailed outline of the 2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session … part of M&A due diligence. Study available: www.fmglobal.com/study M&A Physical Risk Inspection Exposure to flood, … download at www.fmglobal.com. See U.S. Geological Survey Website, www.usgs.gov, which contains comprehensive studies, …
Articles
Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
08/17/2021

Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the development, hosting, or running of all or part of its applications and information to a third party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for your in-house contract needs.

Resource Details
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Ten Issues and Tips to Consider When Negotiating Contracts for Cloud Solutions Author Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI … Consultants Inc. August 17, 2021 Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the … party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for
Peer Practice Examples
08/23/2017

This Leading Practices Profile (LPP), an update from ACC’s 2009 LPP on the same subject, examines how the roles of the general counsel and in-house counsel in Europe have evolved from legal advisors to trusted business partners.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … business partners. The evolution of the general counsel is first examined through a conversation with Ben Heineman. … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. 3 For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
Ronan P. Harty, Lawyer, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP, Howard A. Shelanski, Counsel, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP and Professor of Law, Georgetown University, and Jesse Solomon, Lawyer, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP
09/19/2014

This article analyzes data from the FTC’s and the DOJ’s review of mergers over thirty years, from 1981 through 2010, for correlations to shifts in political administration.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… of mergers over thirty years, from 1981 through 2010, for correlations to shifts in political administration. … States Doctrines l Concurrences N° 2-2012 www.concurrences.com Ronan P. harty ronan.harty@davispolk.com l Lawyer, Davis … with any meaningful assessment of their performance5. He is particularly skeptical of uncritical, activity-based …
Articles
Travis D. Breaux, Carnegie Mellon University, Institute for Software Research and David L. Baumer, Department of Business Management, North Carolina State University
10/17/2016
23 pages

This article shows how growth in electronic commerce has enabled businesses to reduce costs and expand markets in the United States and Europe.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, European Union
… Travis D. Breaux, Carnegie Mellon University, Institute for Software Research and David L. Baumer, Department of … to e-crime and identity theft when consumer information is inadequately secured. For example, the 2007 E-Crime Watch … collections of personal information?”, 3 Shidler J. L. Com. & Tech. 7, 2006. [Bor03] S. Borkin. The HIPAA final …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/24/2013

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. … 2013. DATES: This correction is effective June 28, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Reingold, Chief … 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
If your company has recently embarked on a blockchain pilot program, you have an important role to play as in-house counsel. As you help shape, frame, and design contractual partnerships, your unique horizontal view across this important initiative means you are positioned to identify and manage the myriad risks, but also help share knowledge and information. You can add value by being an advocate across the C-suite to think strategically and stay apprised of important opportunities that impact the blockchain initiative.
… working with the chief privacy officer, emphasize the need for compliance, and strategize a long-term plan for managing … the Extras on page 66). As a quick reminder, blockchain is a new type of database technology that uses smart … the browser automatically directed the user to www.<name> .com . Making dot-com the default value for all browser …
Articles
Daniel P. Westman, Jeremy B. Merkelson
05/29/2014

Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Private Companies Now Subject to SOX Whistleblower … 2014 Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation. … the objective "reasonableness" of a complainant's belief is typically determined "based on the knowledge available to …
Articles
Hon. David G. Campbell
05/29/2014

This Memorandum describes the proposed “package” of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which are now pending before the Supreme Court.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… motions tolls the time to appeal. The advisory committee is considering whether and how to amend the rule to answer … and Philip Morris USA: "PM USA has maintained a public website containing documents it has produced in all products … as a per se mandate." See Arista Records LLC v. Usenet.com, Inc., 608 F.Supp.2d 409 (S.D.N.Y. 2009). The specific …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

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

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Hotel Group Sales Contract January 18, 2017 This is a hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
Articles
Roger E. Herman
09/17/1998

A checklist of issues to discuss with colleagues on the legal implications of future human resources practices.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Transition...Transformation: Forecast for the Work Place Author Roger E. Herman September 17, 1998 … would spoil your fun and dampen your creativity Creativity is important because employers face many unprecedented issues … form at the back of this issue 104 or online www.acca.com/education/amhome.html by Roger Herman cautionary role …
05/17/2018

Best Practices in Risk Assessment - presentation held in Sydney 17 May 2018.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
in Risk Assessments What, why, how, and when acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by: Georgie Farrant, … place  Consider expected standards and legal requirements for mitigating controls  Organise findings and … breach of the law  Common law countries: if document is created for the dominant purpose of legal advice it can be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

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

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Program Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
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