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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Law department leaders at large data holding organizations might lack awareness of the real cost and expense incurred when responding to third party discovery requests.
… Article Third Party Subpoenas: Reversing a Cost Center in the Law Department Elizabeth E. Atlee Farrah Pepper … 45(d) (1) states that “[a] party or attorney responsible for issuing and serving a subpoena must take reasonable steps … cost-shifting procedure. Receiving a third party subpoena is like being caught in the crossfire of someone else’s …
Advocacy Filings
Circuit Judge Widener (Judge Shedd and Judge Kelley concurring)
06/15/2006

Morrison has been held to no more onerous requirements for
admission to the North Carolina bar than any citizen of North Carolina. Simply because he practiced in California, a state not having reciprocity with North Carolina, for four of the last six years, does not mean that his constitutional rights have been violated. He does not
meet the requirements of the North Carolina Board of Bar Examiners
Rule .0502(3), a valid rule. Thus, he must seek an alternative method
of gaining admission, such as taking the bar exam, as do all the other
North Carolina lawyers similarly situated. We are of opinion and hold
that Rule .0502(3) is valid.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Morrison has been held to no more onerous requirements for admission to the North Carolina bar than any citizen of … situated. We are of opinion and hold that Rule .0502(3) is valid. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … Morrison had practiced in a State which did not have com- ity with North Carolina, namely California. On February …
Articles
03/01/2003

Companies that adopt forced ranking systems are most vulnerable to age, sex, and race discrimination claims. This article will help you to minimize such risks.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to operate with fewer employees. He nonetheless wants your com­ pany to remain competitive. He does not believe that … that have used forced ranking have escaped litigation. For example, in January 2000, the Ford Motor Company launched … reserved. March 2003 ACCA Docket 6 1 Laura C. Fisher is liuman resources counsel in tlie labor and employee …
Articles
Betty L. Louie, Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Martha Wang, Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Orrick
02/09/2021
6 pages

China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the Chinese government posed to launch a digital currency called Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP or “digital yuan”). This article provides a holistic overview and answers several key questions pertaining to the DCEP.

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles China’s Digital Currency and What This Could Mean For Foreign Companies and Financial Institutions in China … Corporate, Orrick February 9, 2021 6 pages China is operating increasingly on a cashless basis, with the … of new rights and interests such as digital currency, online virtual assets, and data.” This opinion begins to …
Articles
Mark Webber, U.S. Managing Partner and Hannah Blake, Trainee Solicitor, Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley)
06/30/2017

This Top Ten provides 10 steps you can take to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… provides 10 steps you can take to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation. Resource Details Interest Area: … (GDPR) less than a year away being ' GDPR ready ' is a key focus for many organisations. But this task is one which extends …
Articles
Mark Webber, US Managing Partner-Silicon Valley; Hannah Blake, Trainee Solicitor-Silicon Valley
09/18/2017

This brief resource outlines the top ten steps to operationalise the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: GDPR
Region: European Union, Global
… Regulation (GDPR) less than a year away being 'GDPR ready' is a key focus for many organisations. But this task is one which extends … we provide the top 10 steps to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation. 1. Understand your organisation's …
… Compensation Data for You Compensation benchmarking reports intended for … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across seven demographic segments where …  survey, which was structured as a conventional online survey and intended for single individuals to report …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Needs Summary Worksheet Example

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Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Need Area Sub-Area Org Category Comments 1 Provide means for contract clause management CM Clause mgmt ANI New 2 … to opt out of iManage for work session when connectivity is poor DM Access EPLO Enhancement 22 Improve collaboration … services Service Req Tracking ILO Italy New 193 Improve online training for clients and internal legal staff in
Articles
Press Millen
04/26/2011

This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and to give the non-litigious company some strategies for avoiding them.

… Articles Litigation for the Non-Litigious Company: Avoiding the Eight Pitfalls of … Author Press Millen April 26, 2011 This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and … and Litigation. Email Press Millen at PMillen@wcsr.com. 2Litigation, to put it bluntly, is not cheap. Nor would …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
7 pages

In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that in-house counsel build strategies to protect the companies. This article answers ten questions regarding events and event planning during Covid-19. This article was originally published in June 2020.

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Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Legal Q&A for Association Events in the COVID-19 Era: Strategies for an … that they continue to hold and plan virtual ones – there is no shortage of legal considerations to take into account. … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that …
Articles
Howard Lam, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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: Hong Kong
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Ensuring that their leaders demonstrate global perspective and diversity of thought will be key to their success.
… SHEET Bust those silos. Reducing compartmentalization is key to integrating far-flung corporate wings, but this … neglect face time. Bring together global team members for in-person interaction — not the technological kind. Are … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Be …
Program Materials
Lucy Lee Helm - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Employment; Alice Lawrence - Principle, Jordan Lawrence Group; Larry L. Sharrar - General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space Operations.
10/29/2004

402 CHAIR'S CHOICE To Write: Right or Wrong?

… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 402:CHAIR'S CHOICE To Write: Right or Wrong? Lucy Lee … and assistant general counsel, litigation & employment for Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle. Ms. Helm manages a …
Articles
Kathy Barlow -- vice president and client executive, Middle Market Practice for Marsh USA, and Kirk Pasich -- senior partner, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky
02/01/2006

Insurance claims made in the wake of a disaster must be done quickly, but carefully, to maximize a company's recovery. Learn the best ways to document damage and claim the proper type of loss for maximum insurance coverage, and gain tips on working with an insurance broker and risk manager.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Disasters and Insurance: Lessons for Businesses from Katrina and Rita Author Kathy Barlow -- … also dis- covered that getting their insurance claims paid is much more complex than they had anticipated. How a company … available. Educate whoever is managing the claim. If your com- pany doesn’t have an experienced risk manager—mean- ing …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/08/2024
174 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to public procurement laws and regulations around the world.

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Region: Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macau, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
… 2024 Public Procurement 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 Fraser … Portal (“CPPP”), GeM and the procuring entity’s website. If the procuring entity is of the opinion that the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/14/2018
9 pages

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and related documents. This checklist will help prioritize CLM features and functionality when choosing a platform.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… March 14, 2018 9 pages Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and … any contract type. Benefit: No limitations on sell-side or buy- side contract creation and tracking. ○ ○ ○ … Each contract automatically goes to the right person for approval, including instances where multiple approvers …
Articles
Stephen Le, Managing Partner, Le & Tran Trial Lawyers
08/16/2022
4 pages

No foreign judgement, decision or arbitral award can take effect in Vietnam until approved by the Vietnamese Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the country where the judgement or award originated, is based on a reciprocal agreement, and is compliant with Vietnamese law. This article is an overview of the Vietnamese Court's recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgements and arbitral awards.

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Region: Vietnam, Asia
… Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the … Stephen may be contacted at hoangchuong.le@letranlaw.com. LinkedIn profile: … awards. This article was originally published on the website of Le & Tran Trial Lawyers on August 29, 2021.    … …
Articles
Carolyn Frantz, Senior Counsel, Shannon Yavorsky, Partner, Heather Sussman, Partner, Ryan McKenney, Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
03/17/2022
3 pages

In this article, learn five best practices that shareholders, customers, and ESG rating agencies focus on when assessing a company’s ESG fitness as it relates to data privacy and security, and the steps companies can take now to improve their compliance posture in this important area.

… (“ISS”) grades company ESG programs (www.issgovernance. com/file/products/qualityscore-techdoc.pdf), in part, on … also considers governance factors like how often the board is briefed on information security issues and how many … Sutcliffe LLP This article was originally published on the website of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on January 31, …
Program Materials
Charlotte Karila Vaillant
09/24/2009

This material discusses why you need to market your law department, how to market your law department, positioning
Internal communication, and how to create and demonstrate added value.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… surveys � Training � Trainings in marketing and management for In-house lawyers � Trainings with staff and line … process, skills analyses, leadership) www.signe-distinctif.com 24/09/2009 2 The evolution of law departments CONFERENCE … progress ? Marketing isn't The answer, but marketing is an answer e 24,60% 30,40% 27,50% 17,30% Less than 6 years …
Articles
Habib Khan, LLM
06/01/2014
5 pages

It has become increasingly easy for both small and large organizations to open up international business channels and source business operations worldwide. One area of increasing influence is the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region. While those opportunities can prove to be beneficial to companies seeking to broaden global markets, they can also open the doors to predatory or other unscrupulous business practices orchestrated by scammers, creating legal headaches and wreaking havoc for those companies down the road.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
… LLM June 1, 2014 5 pages It has become increasingly easy for both small and large organizations to open up … operations worldwide. One area of increasing influence is the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region. While … in authoring an article for EMEA Briefings? Visit www.acc.com/accdocket/ edguide.cfm, or contact Associate Editor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
The recruitment, orientation, and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that company boards face. One of the hallmarks of a successful board (and a successful company) is the ability to recruit and effectively integrate new directors into its culture and processes through director succession discussions, as well as a well-crafted director selection and an orientation and education program.
… and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that … SHEET Conduct a self-assessment. The recruiting process for a prospective director should begin with an internal … about the company, including SEC filings, the company’s website, media stories, and analyst reports. The candidate …
Articles
Lisbeth A. Warren and Kenneth J. Wilbur
10/01/2011

When government action or public controversy affects corporate practice, commercial speakers must be wary of exposure to massive civil penalty suits. Even when speaking honestly and in the best interest of the public, accusations of deceptive and misleading conduct may surface. This article presents three tips to keep in mind, before you’re punished for speaking your mind.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to engage in this kind of mixed or dual-purpose speech is inevitable. If the government elects to regulate your … Johnson & Johnson. She can be contacted at lwarren@its.jnj.com. KENNETH J. WILBUR is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Thomas G. Melling, Kenneth A. Younge, and Jeffrey M. Kuhn
09/01/2017

Unlike current global trends, US patent applicants are facing an increasing requirement to disclose all prior known art to the US Patent and Trademark Office. With this in mind, in-house counsel must strengthen due diligence practices. Here’s what to expect.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… list an investor living outside of the United States. It is important for global legal departments operating inside of … you standardize your work- flow and lower the cost of your com- pany’s prior art search, so you can plan for how courts … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Carolyn Herzog, EMEA Regional Counsel, Symantec Corporation, UK
10/01/2009

Top ten tips on how to thoroughly understand and be able to define in-house counsel's role and communicate a shared vision to demonstrate collaboration and unity between legal and business.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Speaking the Language of Your Business Partners Author … 1. Understand How Value is Defined. In order to define and defend the value of the … is never easy to make the time, staying connected through online tools, listserves, and local meetings offers valuable …
Articles
Frederick V. Perry
06/01/2009

Representing a company outside the familiarity of the States can be a three-fold lesson in corporate etiquette, culture and law. In the Arab Middle East, these findings hold especially true. Follow this author’s firsthand experience and take away some tips on negotiating transactions abroad.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, United States
… 68 June 2009 Doing business outside of your home country is a challenge. There are cross-cultural issues that are … on islamic law. He can be contacted at fvperry@aol.com. ACC Docket 69 June 2009 Throughout the Qur’an is the … section. And if you check each individual country on the website, you can find reason not to venture outside the …
Articles
Eloise Matsui, Partner, Stephanie Poon, Senior Associate, Natasha Law, Associate, Stephenson Harwood LLP
03/21/2022
3 pages

ESG considerations can play a key role in the restructurings of distressed businesses. This article examines what should be the ESG playbook for companies or insolvency practitioners implementing a restructuring.

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Region: Global, Asia, Hong Kong
… practitioners implementing a restructuring. Why ESG is a relevant consideration in restructurings The level of … litigation risks | Stephenson Harwood - ESG (esglegalhub.com). • Continued growth of sustainable finance: The already … Harwood LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Stephenson Harwood LLP on January 20, 2022. … …
Articles
Deborah P. Felt and Viviana L. Heger
11/01/2018

During emergency events or routine spills, in-house counsel will need to understand the applicable reporting laws. Here's a practical checklist of key regulatory requirements to simplify reporting.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… steps. In the event of an incident, ask: What substance is involved? Was there a release into the environment? Was … to cost-recovery litigation. deborah.p.felt@andeavor.com Viviana L. Heger is counsel in Meyers Nave’s Land Use and … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm for Canada
03/17/2014

The question and answer format of this article makes it an accessible, quick read for those looking to do business in Manitoba.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Canada, Manitoba Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, … Dorfman Sweatman LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … 204.934.2592 Fax: 204.934.0592 E-mail: svd@tdslaw.com Website: www.tdslaw.com/svd Silvia’s practice is concentrated …
Articles
David A. Kessler
12/01/2008

Imagine receiving a request from your sales department to approve a possible client's non-disclosure agreement - an agreement that you must approve and sign in order for the client to meet with the department. While the NDA is quite similar to your own, it is missing specific terms and conditions and could therefore present some serious risks for your company. This article explores what in-house counsel can do to mitigate these risks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
for the client to meet with the department. While the NDA is quite similar to your own, it is missing specific terms … that it generally covers the a reas address ed by your own com pany’s NDA. As a result , you’re incl ined to appr ove … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
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Fernanda Schmid, Robert B. Hubbell, Nathan D. Taylor and Daniel A. Nathan
05/01/2015

Cyberthreats cannot be eradicated, but they can be managed. Every in-house counsel should be able to answer the following questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. ■■ Step three. Prepare … to address them. Some public companies have cyber-risk com- mittees. On a daily operation level, managing the risk … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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