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Craig S. Long
04/01/2009
2 pages

Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worse, I didn’t have a friend or mentor at my disposal. For better or worse, I was on my own. Fortunately, I was … was less than comfortable. a few years of experience, com- bined with a healthy amount of intro- spection, has … information with clients and business partners. This is particu- larly true if you work in a different geographic …
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Eric Ho and Theodore (Ted) F. Claypoole
12/01/2008

This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… field all legal questions. you learn that your company is preparing to acquire a target with significant … establishing the business objectives and rationale for the deal help to prioritize which aspects of the IP … or more commercially valuable features of the target’s key com- mercial products or product lines. Proper claim coverage …
Articles
James Nortz
03/01/2016

Just as a dog strains against its leash, constrained employees struggle against their shackles. Unleash them and reap the rewards.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2019
4 pages

Instead of allowing good to be good enough, use these tips to start every day with purpose and to live a more productive life.

… Lead the Way: Opportunities for Improvement Author Whitnie Wiley October 1, 2019 4 pages … Are you growing in your personal and professional life? It is difficult, if not out- right impossible, to be in today’s … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
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Bill Mordan
03/01/2016

Bill Mordan's March Careerpath opines on the usefulness of brevity.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Michael Caplan, Partner, Nikhil Shah, Consultant, and Catherine Gamble, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
09/11/2020
3 pages

This article provides an overview of the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020, issued in October 2020. The article analyzes several of the 2020 Strategy’s key initiatives.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Strategy), with the stated aim of creating a “more secure online world for Australians, their businesses and the essential services … fit for purpose - the rapidly evolving ‘Infratech’ space is a great example of this. Of course, increased …
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Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Bank Locations Silicon Valley Bank had 17 branches in … estimates it will be able to recover — and a certificate for however much is left beyond that. The advanced dividend is not yet known. …
Program Materials
Heidi Franken
10/18/2016

This presentation describes the purpose of a whistleblower program.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
… effectively matters are resolved, the better the outcome for investors and Ontario’s capital markets The OSC Whistleblower Program is an additional tool designed to assist us in identifying … Avenue through which potential whistleblowers submit the online form Why Market Participants Should Prepare * Research …
Program Materials
Erica Fischer, Charles Hooker, Alisa Key, Monique Liburd, Jack Wessel
10/17/2016

A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
… of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a … Audience Question: For those of you that are in-house, how is trademark work managed? Primarily by an in-house team … Enforcement Strategies How do you prioritize your online policing and enforcement efforts? Is it business led, …
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Peter O. Hughes and Deborah A. Keller
03/01/2002

Discusses how medical leave situations must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and consider the ADA and state discrimination laws, as well as the FMLA. Also includes a checklist of considerations.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ("R&D"), Dorothy Green, has been out on FMLA medical leave for almost 12 weeks for cancer treatments, but has already … reserved. March 2002 ACCA Docket 4 1 • l Peter 0. Hughes is a partner at Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, IVIariani & … matters. He is available at phughes@stantonhughes.com. Deborah A. Keller is associate general counsel at KPMG …
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James P. Barry and Robert J. Meyer
06/01/2003

This must-read article outlines liability issues that may arise for corporate counsel should their companies operate overseas, urges that companies assess their risk for such situations, provides guidance as to how to best minimize this risk, and more.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles An Alien's Action for Tort: Potential Corporate Liability for Human Rights … the past their own citizens. Largely unnoticed by many com- two decades has been the transformation of the Alien … rights reserved. June 2005 ACCA Docket 2 3 James P. Barry is senior counsel litigation for International Paper Company …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
06/02/2014

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

… general counsel, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Fred Stein is a member of the executive management team at Redbox, which …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.     •  Review  the  website,  every  word.  Review  any  intranet.       ACC 2014 …        b.    Ad  Hoc  Approach  to  Meas.      Consistent  Com.                                    of  Mul?-­‐Dim.       …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Legal Technology Survey Summary Results Excel

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Source: Meetings
… Venezuela AAACE / RIC China Dubai (inc.MEAP) India Japan Singapore Poland CEE Russia + CIS US Yes Not Yet - Under Dvmt …
Articles
04/18/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Network on their Forum. It addresses the use of indemnification provisions in Business Association Agreements (BAAs) in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2017 This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, … Wisdom of the Crowd Resource.)   Question: I am looking for insight to provide more context on industry standards … (CMS)/Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The closer our BAA and/or the Covered Entity BAA is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Recent guidance from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?
… from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should … Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. Step three. Prepare and … the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Privacy Act, the …
Articles
10/18/2016
62 pages

This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… biases from the decision-making process. But an algorithm is only as good as the data it works with. Data is frequently … corporation. CLR and the authors are solely responsible for the content of their publications. * Postdoctoral … It’s a Movement, FORBES (Nov. 20, 2013), http://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjeevsardana/2013/11/20/bigdata …
Event
Start Date: 01/11/2025 | 2:53 PM
… Property Details & Registration … Enjoy your learning in bite-sized chunks with these short TED-style talks. These … a rapidly evolving landscape through a global perspective is only getting more difficult. With each passing day, more … with protecting artists' rights. Hear critical insights for how in-house lawyers can navigate the uncharted territory …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
If the opportunity to head the legal department at a company that runs one of the most iconic western consumer brands in China didn’t arise last year, Joseph Chan would likely be thinking about how to spend his retirement after a successful career as a partner in a major US law firm.
in a major US law firm. Instead, he says he feels like he is embarking on a new career as chief legal officer of Yum …  (Aug. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
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Krishna Y. McVey - managing attorney, labor and employment law group, Michelin North America, Inc.
04/01/2006

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 31, 2006 Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family … s is that th ere are ben efits for bo th employe es and com panies in t aking those steps . Here’s a q uick review of …
Articles
Kerry B. Fisher
06/01/2001

A litigator turned ADR convert talks about the very strong merit behind this style of problem solving. It just may benefit your client, your department, and your career. And no, you won’t look wimpy for suggesting it to your boss.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles ADR: It’s Not Just For Wimps Author Kerry B. Fisher June 1, 2001 A litigator … be of any value in a mediation setting. Keiry B. Fisher is a former Baltimore city prosecutor and has spent the last … Approaches to Solving Workplace Disputes" at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/fmOO/disputes.html. • "Alternative …
Articles
Robert Half International
10/24/2011

This article contains information on the research initiative that highlights key trends and provides timely advice to help you recruit and retain talented employee teams of all generations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 19 75 19 80 19 85 19 90 19 95 20 00 20 05 The Hula Hoop® is launched and sells for $1.98. Twenty-five million were sold in four months. The … more information on hiring and retention, visit roberthalf.com. Generations We Surveyed • Generation Y: Born primarily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample master license agreement for production use.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Use Master License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample master license agreement for production use. Resource Details Interest Area: … Licensee the Licensee Data; (ii) provide telephone and online standard support, as well as periodic updates to …
Articles
Marc Barennes, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union, and Pascale Hecker, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union
09/19/2014
25 pages

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… cases Doctrines l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Marc BARENNES marcbarennes@gmail.com l Legal secretary, … 1. As observed by an experienced American litigator, 1 it is more than likely that, when reviewing a brief, “ the last … the European Commission (hereinafter “Commission”) on its website, the total amount of "nes imposed on undertakings …
Articles
Miha Mušič and Vladka Plohl, Taxgroup pravna pisarna d.o.o.
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: Slovenia
… pravna pisarna d.o.o. November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … is necessary, as they must regularly check the AJPES website. But this has already become standard practice in
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Vladimir Mamić, Nikola Kokot, Goran Jujnović Lučić and Nera Popović, Mamić Perić Reberski Rimac Law Firm LLC
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: Croatia
… Rimac Law Firm LLC 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 pre-bankruptcy procedure are published on the official website of the Financial Agency. A pub- lic announcement is
Articles
09/29/2006

Inter Alia (October 2006)

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2006 INTER Alia news, notes, & datebook information for the corporate counselor A delegation from China’s Hebei … future. With a population of 68 million, Hebei province is located in northern China and completely surrounds Bei­ … More information on MJP can be found at www.acca.com/php/cms/index.php?id=83. Washington Adopts MJP In-house …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, consultants, agents, or other third parties who interact with foreign government officials on the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and reputation of its prospective Intermediaries to give it a factual basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the Company’s Code of Ethics. This “due diligence’’ must take place before the Intermediary is retained and must be updated when extending or renewing an Intermediary’s contract.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Procedures October 30, 2014 To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, … the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and … basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the …
Articles
Wendy L. Werner
01/01/2013

This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Management Skills for Lawyers Author Wendy L. Werner January 1, 2013 This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers. Resource … SKILLS FOR LAWYERS Wendy L. Werner a1 wendy@wendywerner.com Copyright © 2011 by American Bar Association; Wendy L. …
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Juli E. Greenberg
04/05/2013
3 pages

Due to a recent privacy update in Massachusetts, corporate counsel should review corporate data and collection policies related to the collection of ZIP codes in their states. Your policies may not be doing enough to keep you and customer information safe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.3 Corporate counsel for merchants in these states should review corporate data … such as to ship merchandise or for verifying identity in online transactions. BACKGROUND Section 105(a) of the Privacy … defined in section 2 of chapter 93A.” 1http://www.socialaw.com/slip.htm?cid=21967&sid=120 (last visited March 22, 2013) …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample computer and internet usage policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Internet and Computer Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample computer and internet usage policy. Resource … furnished to employees are Company property and intended for business use only. All electronic communications, … and read any data composed, sent, or received through our online connections and stored in the Company’s computer …
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