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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

These retention guidelines are designed to provide transparency on PRUSA’s expectations regarding the provision of legal services by external counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Model Retention Guidelines for External Counsel Providing Legal Services to PRUSA … lawyer has instructed otherwise. A sample budget is attached hereto as Exhibit B. You may be asked to input … firm overhead. As noted, PRUSA should not be billed for online electronic legal research as a disbursement (i.e., …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2010

Hewlett-Packard's sample checklist for a new attorney onbaording, education and development program.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Checklist for New Attorney Program - Hewlett-Packard November 10, 2010 …  b. Technology  tools  and  applications  c. Working  in  Virtual  teams  d. Records  retention  policies  and …                                  1  The  Core  Curricula  is  designed  for  first  year  attorneys  who  have  had …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/31/2004

A sample agreement between a company and a vendor. The company may be/has been awarded GSA delivery orders for supplying information technology products and services to U.S. Government Agencies and other organizations eligible to use GSA sources of supply. The company does not have the vendor products and services desired by the government on its GSA FSS contract, and as authorized, vendor and the company desire to team their GSA FSS contracts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… The company may be/has been awarded GSA delivery orders for supplying information technology products and services to … TA May04 1 GSA SCHEDULE TEAMING AGREEMENT This Agreement is made effective __________ by and between, [your Company], … all order administration. [your company] may place orders online (preferred method), by telephone, in writing, by …
Articles
John K. Villa
09/01/2005

Another process server. Someone else is suing your company. How tiresome. Let's see the complaint. Wait -isn't that our counsel who appears to be the plaintiff's counsel? Is that possible? Is it ethical? Here comes the head of litigation trotting in with their retainer letter-containing an advance waiver. Now you remember. The law firm did discuss this with you. But the question remains: Is it enforceable?

… Ethics & Privilege: An Advanced Class on Advance Waivers for the Sophisticated Client Author John K. Villa August 31, 2005 Another process server. Someone else is suing your company. How tiresome. Let's see the complaint. … published by ACC and West, and is available at JVilla@wc.com. The waiver may very well be both ethical and …
Articles
Philip Crowley - assistant general counsel, Johnson & Johnson
04/01/2007

Read the interview with Phil Crowley, Assistant General Counsel with Johnson & Johnson.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… at John- son & Johnson, one of the ways we determine value is through the use of yearly surveys of our primary clients. … and how our business leaders want to run the business for the long term. the sec- ond is to be proactive in serving … Phil Crowley can be reached at prowley@corus.jnj.com. Tips & Insights on: Law Department Management with Phil …
Advocacy Filings
08/01/2006

ACC's comments to the Standing Committee examining changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence regarding proposed amendments to Rule 502 on limited waiver.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Proposed Rule 502 concerning limited waiver protections for organizational entities against third party discovery of … on March 7, 2006 (see our testimony at http://www.acca.com/public/accapolicy/coalitionstatement030706.pdf and the … companies to waive their privileges. Interest of ACC ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 19,000 …
Articles
Nina Fitzgerald, Partner; Eoin Martyn, Senior Associate; Caroline Christian, Lawyer; and
Stephen Klimis, Graduate, Ashurst 
05/21/2021
7 pages

This article delves into the use of trade secrets to protect Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the unique challenges to trade secret protection presented by AI in general.

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Region: Australia, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… to trade secret protection presented by AI. The recipe for Coca Cola, KFC's 11 secret herbs and spices and Google's … patent protection? In the technology sector, innovation is an important source of competitive advantage, which drives … N D I N G T H E I P 2 1 M A Y 2 0 2 0 https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ …
Program Materials
Barbara Barrett, Keith Henderson, Mark Henriques
10/31/2014

This program will review how to manage a defensible records retention and data management program, considerations related to disposition of items that are not required to be kept by law or policy in the normal course of business and how to effectively manage legal holds when they come into play.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… �Role of E-Discovery Counsel & ECA Key Objectives for Effective Data Management � Establish “Rules of the Road” … or regulations. Policy Implementation Tie-ins � If Policy is: � New? Say so � A directive from Board of Directors or … Judge Scheindlin’s Hierarchy Most accessible Active, online data Near-line data to Offline storage/archives Back …
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Stephen Epstein, Debra Sabatini Hennelly, Cathy Hinger, Michael Levin
10/19/2015

So your CEO has finally recognized that the company needs a compliance program, and naturally turns to you, the lawyer. Where do you start? How do you determine that you've identified the compliance risks, complied with all the applicable laws and regulations, and adequately addressed the risks? This session will describe the essentials of a compliance program including risk assessments, policy development, communications, training, establishment of controls and monitoring and testing of controls. Presenters will offer firsthand experiences (some positive) and best practices, incorporating MRCP 3, A-C privilege, MRCP 1.16 and MRCP 1.13 for ethics.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MRCP 3, A-C privilege, MRCP 1.16 and MRCP 1.13 for ethics. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … Program 5 An “Effective” Ethics and Compliance Program is… … a comprehensive system of policies, processes and … strategies in the business - An early “win” is key to buy-in, driving sustainability of the risk assessment and …
Program Materials
Nelly Andresen, Eric Cannon, Carmine Gibaldi, Shawn Haque
10/19/2015

This program will review the management of compliance along the spectrum of management compliance, from legal and voluntarily adopted standards, to areas where business partners or outside organizations pressure companies to meet certain standards while weighing the costs against use of non-renewable resources (slavery, child labor, etc.) in the name of corporate social responsibility. Is it possible to create a proper and workable integration of the two efforts? Can it be within the compliance office or a joint effort of two or more corporate units?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… etc.) in the name of corporate social responsibility. Is it possible to create a proper and workable integration of … requirements – Investor requirements 6 A Framework For All Compliance: United States Department of Justice … Study on Sustainability 2013- https://acnprod.accenture.com/~/media/Accenture/Conversion- …
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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
10/14/2014

This checklist presents key steps to consider regarding information security incidents.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Documentation Seek advice from legal counsel on methods for protecting, preserving, and documenting digital evidence … because the general counsel or other corporate counsel is involved • Assemble the incident response team. Depending … Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10 § 1347 et seq. Maryland Md. Code Com. Law §§ 14-3501 et seq., Md. State Govt. Code §§ 10-1301 …
Program Materials
Markus Green, Ian McConnel, James Tierney
10/20/2015

The attorney general is the main legal advisor in most states. Along with their common law powers to protect the public interest, attorneys general enforce many other state and, in some cases, civil laws. Many offices also are involved with certain criminal cases and criminal appeals; some provide advice and guidance to the agencies and departments of state government. Join a panel discussion, moderated by the former Chief Deputy Attorney General from the Delaware Department of Justice, that will provide an overview of the structure and organization of a state attorney general’s office, best practices for companies interacting with a state attorney general’s office and case examples of how companies successfully navigated (or mismanaged) an attorney general’s investigation.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Best Practices for Partnering with a State Attorney General in the US Author Markus Green, Ian McConnel, James Tierney October 20, 2015 The attorney general is the main legal advisor in most states. Along with their …
Articles
Ron Pol
07/01/2011

This article takes a look at the role of external counsel and their effectiveness at doing a job well and billing a client fairly in the process.

… . … ACC Docket 20 July/August 2011 HEARsAy R esponsible for selecting ex- ternal counsel and managing how their advice is imple- mented, you don’t subscribe to the old “hands off” … law firms. He welcomes comments at ronald.pol@teamfactors.com. the best Clients and most Client-Focused Law Firms by …
Articles
Paul A. Davies, Susan E. Engel, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber, Colleen C. Smith, Maj Vaseghi, Bradd L. Williamson, Brett J. Frazer, Latham & Watkins LLP
06/01/2022
4 pages

This article, developed by Latham & Watkins, covers the ruling in Crest v. Padilla I and II that found that the California Corporations Code Section 301.3 (SB 826) and Assembly Bill 979 (AB 979) were in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution. Read the article to learn more.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles California Gender Board Diversity Law is Held Unconstitutional Author Paul A. Davies, Susan E. … boost California's economy, not to improve opportunities for women in the workplace nor not [sic] to protect … pensions and retirees.”6 Moreover, even if https://www.lw.com/practices/EnvironmentalSocialGovernance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2022
Chairing ACC during COVID was a difficult challenge but as Mike Madden transitions his seat, he shares the many accomplishments realized and about the growth in law and what every in-house lawyer should know.
… know. Resource Details … AlmostViralDesign / Shutterstock.com Serving on the ACC board of directors has been a … a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. As the world is still dealing with the implications of a global pandemic, … look at their DEI functions and procedures. Stay tuned for more to come on this exciting model, including an …
Articles
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/08/2016
54 pages

This InfoPAK provides an overview of recent developments in the patent litigation landscape.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … As with any overview, the treatment of these topics is more illustrative than exhaustive. Nevertheless, the goal … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2017
As outspoken advocates for diverse boards, we get many questions about these services. Here’s our list of questions to ask any board placement or board readiness services.
… Getting on Board: Are Board Placement Services Right for You? Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … service, especially for women and diverse candidates, is real. It seems like everyone is getting on board — or at … placed for at least three years? Does it publish its rates online? If not, why not? Does the service track how its …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2022
Long-term success as a senior manager requires you to keep your cool in many settings, including handling information overload and remaining calm when others have lost their cool, writes ACC Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career
… success as a senior manager requires you to keep your cool in many settings, including handling information overload and … and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … There is so much to make us mad. The people who are trying to get … behavior generally. Companies make convenient scapegoats for politicians looking to distract from their own poor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/07/2023
Remote leadership is hard. Learn how to find your groove with these 5 lessons from Legal Tech columnist Olga V. Mack. #LegalTech #RemoteWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… V. Mack Publication Date: 03/07/2023 Remote leadership is hard. Learn how to find your groove with these 5 lessons … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Overearth / Shutterstock.com Imagine throwing on your virtual headset and joining your … company’s chief legal officer on a virtual golf course for monthly one-on-one meetings. That’s precisely how a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
By fusing creativity and law, Nada Alnajafi is making waves in the legal arena as the “contract redlining expert” among the in-house community. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s
… 06/30/2023 By fusing creativity and law, Nada Alnajafi is making waves in the legal arena as the “contract redlining … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … connection in negotiation,” she shares.   https://vimeo.com/839144152/27f695ad0e?share=copy Nada Alnajafi's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
A few years ago, I wrote about a stale cliché that refuses to die, “We have to do more with less.” Since I wrote that piece, I feel like I have heard the phrase more than ever. I want to offer an alternative way to think about achieving greater results with fewer inputs that can actually be valuable and energizing to a team.
… I feel like I have heard the phrase more than ever. So, for the new year, I am taking another stab at why this … energizing to a team. A fool’s errand “Do more with less” is classic negative thinking masquerading as a positive … successful methods. When global scale can be achieved online almost overnight, does a formerly winning strategy to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/20/2020
During a crisis, corporate counsel deal with many unknowns that make answering a question like this a tricky business. We often need to make decisions long before all the facts are revealed. There are no rulebooks; no straight lines that lead to all the right answers. We can, however, take advantage of technology to ensure we are better informed during a crisis and better able to assist employees and clients.
… How In-house Leaders Can Use Technology to Better Prepare for the Next Crisis Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 07/20/2020 … hearing in one form or another: “The  COVID-19 crisis  is hurting the small business community. What are we, as a … improve how you interact and work directly with others online. Simultaneously collaborating on the same document and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2021
Being willing to embrace technology can enhance your soft skills and boost your competitive edge — making you an even better lawyer.
… increasingly commoditizing legal services. Yes, automation is taking over more routine legal tasks. Yes, artificial … solve many of today’s sophisticated business challenges. For example, lawyers often must continually re-evaluate how … example, cloud-based tools such as instant messaging and online discussion boards make it much easier to provide input …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
After experiencing how ACC membership could benefit her practice and career, Michelle Gustavson has eagerly shared the value of membership with her colleagues and friends. She explains why she has become a top recruiter — and how easy it is to encourage her in-house peers to join.
… why she has become a top recruiter — and how easy it is to encourage her in-house peers to join. Resource Details … association’s wide array of in-house resources, discounts for educational programs and a network of over 35,000 … me to join ACC. They highlighted the benefits of the online resources — sample forms and policies, articles, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
Jeffrey Shane is the general counsel of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Montreal, the trade association for the world’s airlines, which represents 260 airlines and 83 percent of the world’s air traffic.
… Rena Malai Publication Date: 05/01/2016 Jeffrey Shane is the general counsel of the International Air Transport … Association (IATA) in Montreal, the trade association for the world’s airlines, which represents 260 airlines and … over the quality or cost of the legal services we were buying,” Shane says. “So we have spent the past three years …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
The amount of digital content keeps growing exponentially. This obviously has tremendous environmental implications. At three percent of the global electricity supply, and accounting for about two percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, data centers have the same carbon footprint as the aviation industry.
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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
… percent of the global electricity supply, and accounting for about two percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, data … media we used to keep locally, like CDs, DVDs, etc., is replaced by virtual cloud counterparts, I got curious: … as possible. But many of these companies will cut costs by buying the cheapest, not necessarily the cleanest, energy …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
05/01/2013

A guide to going public in the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture, including listing procedures, listing methods, and required documents.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… CHICAGO LONDON BAHRAIN AL-KHOBAR* BEIJING SHANGHAI* blakes.com * Associated Office Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP A … Going Public in Canada and Listing on the TSX and TSXV is intended as a summary overview of key issues only. … specified. For further information, see the following website: www.tsx.com and then link to “Interested in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged by an employee, can bar a workers’ compensation claim — leading to missed benefits and/or medical treatment. As a result, much of the onus falls on the employer to draft clear policies that establish discerning hiring practices and include regular training. Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process.

… No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged … Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment … Docket … CHEAT SHEET The defense. Many US states provide for a willful misconduct defense, where employers can …
Articles
Boekel De Nerée
05/29/2014

This short article gives an overview of the advertising and marketing laws in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Trends About the Author of this Article This article is written and provided by: Boekel De Nerée. About the firm … The Dutch Civil Code (het Burgerlijk Wetboek or BW), for example, includes rules and regulations regarding … (20) 795 39 53 Fax: [31[ (20) 795 39 00 Email: info@boekel.com Web:www.boekel.com Boekel is one of the leading …
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