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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
I think it is important for board directors and corporate leaders to face reality. Either acknowledge that their CCO is merely heading another corporate function with narrow responsibilities, or (and I prefer this option) empower them to also provide oversight for all corporate functions that manage legal and ethical risks.
… Jim Nortz Publication Date: 09/01/2017 I think it is important for board directors and corporate leaders to face reality. … investigations of employee misconduct; and, Providing online and live compliance and ethics training programs on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/07/2021
Use these tips to stay on top of vendor relationships so you can protect your company’s future.
… ACC Docket … Keeping supply chains running smoothly is vital for most organizations, but it can made difficult with all … decision-making processes.   Look for software that offers online discussion boards and built-in collaboration tools. …
Articles
Peter Lake, Partner, and Mike Ringer, Senior Associate, Slaughter and May
08/13/2020
22 pages

This country-specific question & answer formatted paper provide an overview of blockchain laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong. This resource was published in 2019.

Resource Details
Region: Hong Kong
… May Authors Peter Lake Partner peter.lake@slaughterandmay. com Mike Ringer Senior Associate … of these technologies in your jurisdiction, and what is the state of development of the market? Hong Kong has … an ICO to sell digital tokens to investors through its website accessible by the Hong Kong public, with the pitch …
Articles
Yves Heijmans, Eugenia Stefani, Jerry Temko, Colin Joseph, Susanna Fasolis and Carolyn Boyle
12/01/2006

This issue provides what you need to know about European Insolvency Regulation 1346/2000, Italian insolvency laws, U.K. corporate insolvency law, new insolvency and bankruptcy legislation in Italy, and courting justice.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom
… Heijmans, CHevron PHilliPs CHemiCal Co., UK heijmy@cpchem.com Facing an insolvency of a customer in Europe can be … regain some control over the procedure. One of these tools is the European Insolvency Regulation 1346/2000 (the … online register of court decisions, hosted on the official website of the Ukrainian judiciary. The register, which will …
Program Materials
MINTZ, LEVIN, COHN, FERRIS, GLOVSKY AND POPEO, P.C.
11/16/2011

Overview of best practices in risk management. Includes discussion of enterprise risk, advising the board on risk, risk mitigation planning, cybersecurity, and third party risk from vendors and suppliers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Dell (Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Unit) What is “Enterprise Risk Management”? Gap Analysis and … for In House Counsel 69 www.privacyandsecuritymatters.com – Matrix is updated quarterly Federal Laws • Federal … PR efforts – prepare employees – Call center? – FAQs on Website? – Identity monitoring and restoration protection 77 …
Articles
10/07/2015

This article deals with cross-border financial services investigations and gives an overview of the answers across 11 key jurisdictions, and seeks to assist firms in navigating the differing regimes.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… current as at 19 August 2013 set out above, are for reference purposes only . They do not constitute legal … jurisdictions for the same conduct . Given that this trend is expected to continue, the question of in what … Freehills, London +44 20 7466 2995 Jenny .stainsby@hsf .com Jenny is a partner specialising in financial services …
Articles
Meritas
01/16/2013

This publication has been prepared by the lawyers of Meritas firms to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in conducting business in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay
… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … LAC 1/3/13 6:41 PM Page iv A ARGENTINA www.negri.com.ar | Buenos Aires | NEGRI, BUSSO & FARIÑA 1 Bordering the … must first be authorized by said Bureau through its website. That website only allows the purchase of foreign …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
This article will discuss how to educate your sales team members by explaining (1) why everyone is so concerned about data; (2) recent cases; (3) how GDPR differs from previous data laws; (4) jurisdictional scope of GDPR and liability of third-party organizations; (5) when and against whom claims can be made under GDPR; (6) and what’s to come.
… your sales team members by explaining (1) why everyone is so concerned about data; (2) recent cases; (3) how GDPR … requires that the privacy of data collected be accounted for at every step of the process — especially the beginning. … if it happens in the European Union. For example, an online ecommerce company based in India provides web access …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
56 pages

This is a sample employee handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Handbook February 27, 2023 56 pages This is a sample employee handbook. Resource Details Interest … From Us � 6Equal Employment Opportunity Policy � 6Requests for Accommodation � 6Policy Against Unlawful Harassment and … policy governs employee use of social media, including any online tools used to share content and profiles, such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Once the company is public, it steps into the limelight with the bright lights of consumers, regulators, and investors firmly set on its business and reputation. This article gives you a few tips to prepare for this new reality.
… Axel Viaene Publication Date: 03/01/2017 Once the company is public, it steps into the limelight with the bright lights … reputation. This article gives you a few tips to prepare for this new reality. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … shareholder meeting. The company needs to upgrade its website and set up an investor relations department. The …
Checklists
Brigard & Urrutia, a Lex Mundi Firm
06/01/2004

This resource provides an overview of basic aspects of Colombian law.

… 70 No 4-60 Bogotá, Colombia http://www.brigardurrutia.com.co GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA Updated: June 2004 … any action based on the information provided herein, it is necessary to request more detailed information and the … 3462011 (571) 5405433 FAX: (571) 3100609 (571) 3100586 WEBSITE: www.brigardurrutia.com.co GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member
02/16/2017
27 pages

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Contract for Sale of Real Estate Author Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member February 16, 2017 27 pages This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to … agreed that Seller is selling the Property and Buyer is buying the Property “As-Is, Where-Is and With All Faults,” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Business Conduct and Ethics Sample May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy. … follow our code. Our code provides important guidelines for interacting with customers, industry partners, and our … on the company’s intranet site at http://i.acti v epowe r .com/hr/ P ages/default.as p x . You should refer all calls or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will address the OFAC and BIS prohibitions against evasion and facilitation, will provide examples of what can go wrong, and will conclude with best practices for preventing violations.
… Control Evasion and Facilitation Prohibitions — A Trap for Unwary In-house Counsel Robert J. Ward, Jr. Jan Farley … of Industry and Security (BIS [Department of Commerce]) is trending sharply upward . For example, in June 2014, BNP … “. . . sell, transfer, export, re-export, finance, order, buy, remove, conceal, store, use, loan, dispose of, …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
05/20/2014
100 pages

The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of international and national anti-corruption regimes within an Asia Pacific context. It highlights how corporations should best approach anti-corruption compliance, transactional and third party due diligence and corruption investigations. It also examines related issues from anti-money laundering and whistleblowing regimes.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
… Fulbright May 20, 2014 100 pages The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of international and national … Reitz Inc), and their respective affiliates. nortonrose.com Preface We are pleased to present Anti-corruption laws in … M&A law in Asia Pacific, Joint ventures: protections for minority shareholders in Asia Pacific, Doing business in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/24/2022
Safeguard Medical CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management program. #ACCDocket
… CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management … possible with transparent collaboration.   This article is written with in-house counsel or other team members tasked … activities. Some vendors offer perpetually updated, online schedules promising compliance. This approach creates …
Articles
Jane Mallor McBride, Antonie (Toni) Wells Whittier
07/01/2007

There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. This article discusses new ways of thinking about the concept and offers suggestions for bringing it into your office.

… Wells Whittier June 30, 2007 There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. … acc-dFW. She can be reached at jane.mcbride@ optimuslegal.com. antonie (toni) WellS Whittier founded Whittier legal …
Articles
Chantal Bernier
01/01/2015

This article focuses on the main vulnerabilities and best practices in data protection - a view from the inside.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… an “alert”, so to speak, to the vulnerabilities to watch for in protection of personal information. It is also an observation on some best practices in that regard. … Certain Federal Entities, we found that none of them had com- pleted Threat and Risk Assessments (“TRAs”) before …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2017

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Check The Drama At The Door: A Ten-Point Checklist For Avoiding And Resolving Workplace Conflict (Long Form) February 25, 2017 This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace … 858-652-3117 | E-mail: patti.perez@ogletreedeakins.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Articles
James R. Buckley - associate general counsel, Lockheed Martin Corporation
01/03/2005

How many times have you reviewed outside counsel invoices in shock at just how much two firm lawyers can cost? Do you find yourself wondering, 'Why do things have to be this way, and can I do anything else to lower the bills?' In the first installment of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside counsel that are discussed in parts two and three.

… of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside … of w hat clients purchase from lawye rs is pedes trian, com modity-lik e, and chea p; but at the other end of the con …
Articles
Colleen Kotyk Vossler
07/01/2008

Being able to juggle the responsibilities of being a busy in-house counsel and an active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, associate group counsel at BearingPoint, Inc., explains how she has been able to reach a harmonious life and work balance and how each individual must do so in their own personalized way.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, … 2008ACC Docket 94 Striking a balance between life and work is an issue for many profes- sionals, both male and female. … she can be contacted at colleen.vossler@bearingpoint.com. How Colleen Kotyk Vossler (Tries to) Get it All Done …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Wendy C. Schmidt -- national leader, business intelligence services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP; Joe Zier -- partner, forensic & dispute services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
10/19/2009

This annual Look Before You Leap survey looks at how companies are using background/integrity checks to better manage the risks inherent in investments and new business relationships outside the United States. In addition, this year’s survey also addressed how companies are complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) and the challenges they face. Companies with robust due diligence and strong internal controls are usually less likely to encounter unforeseen problems in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex issues.

Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex … issues. Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407. Resource Details Interest Area: Financial … LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/ about for a detailed description of the legal …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ContractPodAi
04/18/2024
24 pages

This research report discusses ways companies can optimize contract lifecycle management technology.

… contract management key process areas. Automation for CLM: The use of software to generate contracts and eliminate routine or tedious tasks. 01 02 03 04 4 What is the Purpose of the Survey? Poor contract management can … (GSR), a global research firm, administered the survey online. GSR recruited the respondents through an …
Program Materials
James Peck, William Potter, Frederick Stein
10/02/2012

This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the entry level associate G.C. to the experienced G.C. as it argues for a radically different perspective of the Legal Department within the modern corporate structure.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Potter, Frederick Stein October 2, 2012 This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 2, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 806 – … Š Review the website, every word. Š Time for a road trip – …
Peer Practice Examples
10/10/2014
40 pages

ACC revisits the topic with an updated Leading Practices Profile that asks law departments — in industries ranging from technology to health and telecommunications — to explain how they’ve successfully allocated lawyer and non-lawyer resources to drive value. This Leading Practices Profile showcases the best operational, technology, metrics and process-improvement strategies for maximizing resources across the entire spectrum of legal operations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… PA00150-0 1014 *Lexis Practice Advisor® Trial Offer is limited to individuals who are not current subscribers to … General Terms and Conditions located at www.lexisnexis.com/terms/general.aspx and the LexisNexis terms of use of … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. !! Overview In 2004, ACC published …
Articles
Huron Consulting Group
09/30/2009

This InfoPAKSM provides a roadmap for developing a cost-savings strategy that delivers both immediate and sustainable results. It has three main sections: (1) Identification of Cost Savings Opportunities; (2) Implementing the Strategy; and (3) Sustaining Results.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
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 … of its lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject and … About the Author section of this document or visit their website at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.  ACC and Huron wish …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/04/2019
Just where the current popular esport titles will be in 2019 is unknown. In-house counsel should monitor this emerging industry, with its inherent unknown risk, to see how businesses and regulations will respond to an area of law that isn’t fully formed.
… where the current popular esport titles will be in 2019 is unknown. In-house counsel should monitor this emerging … Pong , then you were playing esports! The “e” stands for electronic and “sports” is a proxy for competition — … to reach 250 million in 2021, according to  statista.com .  NFL audience members  for 2017. The largest prize pool …
Articles
Tarek Nakkach, Region Legal Counsel, UKIMESA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08/02/2021

In our capacity as in-house counsel, and regardless of our industry sector, we will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Find out some helpful tips on how to integrate AI into your practice.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Takeaways: - New Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being integrated into all industries. - In-house counsel need to be aware of the gaps in regulation and law for these emerging technologies. -In-house counsel need to be … bank’s intelligent automated assistant, or when we used a website and the AI bot replied to our complaints. Soon we may …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
… Julia Morton Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most … context. Groups like Ceres, and most recently Envonet.com, compile company disclosures on environmental and climate …
Articles
Olga V. Mack
07/17/2024

O Advogado Digital: Navegando pela Integração de IA em Departamentos Jurídicos (Parte 2)

… um maestro de orquestra, dirigindo uma sinfonia brilhante com controle preciso sobre cada instrumento. Advogados que … comerciais é sua vantagem existente. Combine isso com o treinamento adequado, e você poderá promover comcom conceitos e terminologia de IA através de cursos online e presenciais que ensinam os fundamentos de IA e …
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