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James J. Dixon, Dorothy Black Franzoni, Craig A. Johnson, Robert K. Temple and Charles W. Whitney
09/01/2013

When it comes to supervising an electric power construction project, the role of the in-house lawyer is manifold. He must provide legal advice and support to the senior executives considering the project, and the project manager and other internal stakeholders who execute the project. He must build trust with the project team and support them in a way that gets the project completed on time and under budget. Using a hypothetical scenario, this article highlights best practices for managing power projects.

… construction project, the role of the in-house lawyer is manifold. He must provide legal advice and support to the … of Energy Services Companies. dixonj@coedenergy.com Dorothy Black Franzoni, a partner in Sutherland Asbill & … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Articles
Phillip B.C. Jones, Paul G. Lunn
01/01/2003

Read this article to learn how you can use a combination of patent strategies and regulatory strategies to help your company maintain its pharmaceutical market exclusivity.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Paul G. Lunn The $400 billion a year drug industry is in trouble. Analysts estimate that the combined profits of … inventions. He is available at phillipjonesS939@msn.com. Paul G. Lunn is a principal patent attorney at … at www.practicallaw.com/T1938. • Japanese Patent Office website at www.jpo.go.jp/. • Pharmaceutical Research and …
… new data sources. Dan Weber (ACC) marketing@acc.com Miranda Pang (Pagefreezer) miranda.pang@pagefreezer.com … pace of adoption of new technology, information governance is undergoing a revolution,” said Catherine J. Moynihan, AVP …   About Pagefreezer: Pagefreezer is a leading provider of website, social media, mobile text, and enterprise …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
But while technologists work daily to demonstrate (to regulators, to investors, and to consumers) the road-readiness of autonomous vehicles, the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and second by science.
… Docket Article The Regulatory Future: Compliance in the Age of Self-driving Cars Kimberly Y. Chainey Robert … the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and … and today’s urban landscape is decidedly ill-prepared for the tech infrastructure necessary for next generation …
Articles
Bernard Nash and Christopher Allen, Dickstein Shapiro LLP
07/31/2014

Patent claims by non-practicing entities (NPE's) have been at the center of debate among federal and state legislators for the past few years. The articles discusses the emerging role State AGs have begun to play in prohibiting bad-faith patent infringement claims.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the center of debate among federal and state legislators for the past few years. The articles discusses the emerging … claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also is involved in litigation over its authority to take action … involved in proceedings before the USPTO, and providing an online toolkit aimed at empowering consumers and businesses …
Articles
10/20/2015

This statement is intended to alert financial institutions to specific risk mitigation related to the threats associated with destructive malware.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Destructive Malware October 20, 2015 This statement is intended to alert financial institutions to specific risk … Examination Handbook booklets referenced in this statement for information on regulatory expectations regarding IT risk … program that considers new and evolving threats to online accounts and adjust customer authentication, layered …
Program Materials
Diana Rubin -- Managing Director, Major, Lindsey & Africa; Paul Williams -- Managing Partner, Major, Lindsey & Africa<br />
11/10/2010

This resource presents important tips for how to an in-house job, including networking, creativity, and getting published.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… /> November 10, 2010 This resource presents important tips for how to an in-house job, including networking, creativity, … your search for that next in-house spot. Networking is Essential. Many in-house jobs never make it to the … Practice Group. She may be contacted at drubin@mlaglobal.com or (202) 628-0660 x230. Paul Williams is a Major, Lindsey …
Articles
Carolyn Reynolds, General Counsel of Vicinity Centres
08/01/2020
2 pages

How should in-house counsel deal with new work from home policies due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? In this article, learn skills and takeaways for discussions with you team.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… Pandemic? In this article, learn skills and takeaways for discussions with you team. Resource Details Interest … I N G CO V I D -19 Remote working for a day or two a week is one thing – but how do you adjust when your team is … of time. VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 | 13 acla.acc.com As General Counsel of Vicinity Centres, Carolyn has …
Catherine J. Moynihan
07/01/2019
4 pages

A combination of methodology, case studies, and practical guidance, Trevor Faure’s new book Smarter Law is a helpful how-to of legal service improvement.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Collection: Leadership Skills
… practical guidance, Trevor Faure’s new book Smarter Law is a helpful how-to of legal service improvement. Resource … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Catherine J. Moynihan ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL … services. This chapter illustrates the analysis Faure led for Avis Budget Group — a 2017 ACC Value Champion — and …
Articles
Contoural, Inc.
02/02/2023
5 pages

This is a glossary of Information Governance terms.

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Interest Area: Information Governance
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Legal Operations
… Terms Author Contoural, Inc. February 2, 2023 5 pages This is a glossary of Information Governance terms. Resource … . … Copyright © Contoural, Inc. 2010 – 2019 www.contoural.com Information Governance – Glossary of Terms 30(b)(6) … 5015.2 – Implementation and procedural guidance standard for the management of records for the U.S. Department of …
Articles
the Lex Mundi Life Sciences group
01/30/2017
139 pages

This guide presents an overview of key legal and regulatory issues in the medical device business across a range of jurisdictions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Barbados, Brazil, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Medical Devices A Global Practice Guide prepared by the … Sciences Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … information on their homepage. Most information on the website of the Austrian Economic Chamber is only available to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample master software license and services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Software License and Services Agreement July 29, 2017 This is a sample master software license and services agreement. … and Recommendations Exhibit C – Statement of Work for Services Exhibit D – Project Implementation Plan Exhibit … guides, help files, and other printed, electronic, and online material generally made available to Licensor’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/11/2024
With more countries ratifying the UN’s ILO anti-harassment convention, definitions of workplace harassment are becoming broader. Here are practical tips for in-house counsel to help create a global anti-harassment policy. #ACCDocket #inhouse #WorkplaceHarassment
… Docket Article Tips to Keep in Mind for Creating a Global Anti-Harassment Policy Andrea … Docket … Banner artwork by PV productions / Shutterstock.com Workplace harassment is an issue that has no borders. This issue is not novel, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
Most tech platforms are like those luxury gated communities or apartment complexes that have so many amenities, like on-site grocery stores, pickleball courts, and health spas, that you stop wondering about the outside world because it is so pleasant and convenient inside.
… Docket Article Is Your Tech Ecosystem a Walled Garden? Greg Stern … these ecosystems “closed platforms” or “walled gardens.” For many years, there was the tech equivalent of a holy war … best. For more of Greg’s tech insights, visit  ACCDocket.com  to read his “In-house at Home” column on working from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2020
How exactly have things changed in terms of the skills, knowledge, and abilities we need to be effective? What attributes are needed now that weren’t on the table 10 years ago? This article provides a list of attributes that all modern in-house counsel should possess.
… are on the line. We are often the last line of defense for corporate reputation and protecting the interests of … development strategies for corporate attorneys. Below is a list of additional attributes that all modern in-house … partners do the same. They must be ready to build or buy subject matter expertise for emergent threats affecting …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
This article provides some suggestions on how leaders can establish an effective tone at the top, and leverage that tone to instill a strong culture of compliance.
… ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Underneath it all. The Yates memo is the latest in a series of efforts by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish individual accountability for corporate wrongdoing. Trickle-down compliance. Compliance … by the company’s senior management. The company’s website and other public materials trumpeted the same …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Networking is not a short-term play to collect the most business cards. It is a long-term play to develop mutually beneficial and lasting relationships to advance your professional goals.
… Jaimmé A. Collins Publication Date: 08/01/2017 Networking is not a short-term play to collect the most business cards. … Non-legal associations can provide fertile grounds for developing relationships and expanding one’s network … LinkedIn is more than a virtual Rolodex. LinkedIn is your online professional presence and forum for you to showcase …
Advocacy Filings
04/29/2014

4-29 Letter to DC federal district court

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Source: Resource Library
… D.C. 20001 sent via email to jaldock@goodwinprocter.com Proposed revisions to Local Civil Rule 83.8 and Local … (“ACC”), we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the United States District Court for the District of … effectively represent their organization-clients. WMACCA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation established in 1980 and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Law remains one of the least racially diverse professions in the United States and is still predominately male. Faced with this reality, Diversity Lab came up with a novel idea to resolve lingering inequalities in the field.
… racially diverse professions in the United States and is still predominately male. Faced with this reality, … number. If 30 percent of the candidate pool interviewing for a leadership position is from an unrepresented group, the … exceeded expectations. For one, even in this age of online everything, Skype and conference calls, it’s still …
Articles
11/02/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses when an independent contractor who may have been treated like an employee violates a non-compete provision under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the New to In-house ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… we paid as an independent contractor even though there is a pretty good argument that we treated him like an … Letter to him and the company that he is currently working for. Management's argument is that he was a sales person and … (e.g., raw material) at a favorable price, or your company buying a non-competing product from them at a price they …
Articles
Annalisa Bloodworth, Assistant General Counsel at Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Alexander Holtan and Raymond Ramirez, Associates, and Blair Paige Scott, Commodities Regulatory Analyst, at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
08/26/2014

This article discussed the key factors to consider when thinking about developing a risk management program that uses financial derivatives

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… United States … Overview The fundamental concept of risk is that there are more scenarios that can occur than will … the use of financial derivatives to manage these risks. For example, a power producer that utilizes natural gas to … take a "long position" in (in other words, agree to buy ) natural gas futures contracts in an amount equal to the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
With a curated cheese plate sent to attendees, the 2020 ACC Greater Philadelphia’s Annual “Tips from the Top” program was virtually the best ever.
… virtually the best ever. Started by the Career Management/In Transition Committee nearly a decade ago, the program has … from Yum! Brand Associate General Counsel Erika Burkhardt (Texas), SAP Senior Vice President and General Counsel – … was the panel well received, but many attendees stayed for a curated cheese tasting and education session led by a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample license agreement between two corporations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Two Corporations March 20, 2017 This is a sample license agreement between two corporations. … to Licensee the right and license to use the Property in connection with the manufacture, promotion and sale of … 1.2 "Designs" shall mean designs approved by Licensor for use on the Licensed Products, all as identified on …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a final paid sick leave checklist overview.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Final Paid Sick Leave Chart Overview October 19, 2015 This is a final paid sick leave checklist overview. Resource … Angeles, Calif. Mun. Code, ch. XVIII, art 6 July 1, 2015 for hotel employers with 300 or more guest rooms July 1, 2016 … 2006 California Hawaii Idaho Illinois Chicago Voted in a non binding referendum Indiana 2013 Iowa Kansas 2013 …
Articles
Diane Hazel, Foley & Lardner
08/25/2022
2 pages

On August 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)—in a bipartisan, 5-0 vote—issued a policy paper detailing its concerns with Certificates of Public Advantage (COPAs). Check out this article by Foley & Lardner article detailing the policy paper and the future of the FTC and COPAs.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Releases Paper Opposing Certificates of Public Advantage for Health Care Transactions Author Diane Hazel, Foley & … and benefits would be achieved. The FTC’s skepticism is not surprising. FTC staff have previously issued advocacy … Care Practice Group with any questions. https://www.foley.com/en/services/practice-areas/corporate/health-care … On …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
Right now, a trove of valuable data exists on ACC.com, waiting for you to exploit it.
… Right now, a trove of valuable data exists on ACC.com, waiting for you to exploit it. Resource Details Interest … exists on ACC.com , waiting for you to exploit it. This is my last piece for ACC Docket. These are also my last days … Second, there are the upcoming improvements to the ACC website. The current ACC site is not bad, but wait until you …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/18/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the separating executive, as well as the benefits that the employer will provide to the executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Executive Severance Agreement IV December 18, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and … effective as of [DATE 1] (the "Effective Date"). In consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and … Company. The Company may terminate Executive's employment for any of the following reasons: a. Termination for Cause. …
Program Materials
10/24/2011

2011 ACC Annual Meeting session materials which give an overview of legal project management. Includes tips re. scoping, budgeting, team planning, execution/management, and post-project reviews.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials Outside Counsel Management - Project Management for In-house Counsel October 24, 2011 2011 ACC Annual Meeting … 2011 Annual Meeting October 23-26, Denver !! This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2011 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com ! Monday, October 24 4:30pm-6:00pm 103 – Outside Counsel …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
04/12/2013
2 pages

There's a growing demand for bi-lingual lawyers. Read this article to see how the need for lawyers fluent in Spanish and Chinese is being addressed.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Hot New Skills for Lawyers (United States) Author Charles A. Volkert III, … see how the need for lawyers fluent in Spanish and Chinese is being addressed. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
03/01/2008

A new column for ACC Docket, Outsource Resource, covers and discusses the challenges in-house counsel face with limited budget and staff.

… Articles Outsource Resource: Outsourcing is a Way of Life Author Kenneth A. Cutshaw February 29, 2008 A new column for ACC Docket, Outsource Resource, covers and discusses the … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com Outsourcing is A Way of Life By Kenneth A. CutshAw …
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