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Mary Cassidy, Kathleen Wechter, Kathryn Geoffroy, and Kaitlin Robinson, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
08/29/2022
3 pages

Due to the nature of the state-by-state regulation and ongoing developments in state and federal regulations following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there is much uncertainty regarding many of these issues. This article provides a brief summary of: (1) some potential options to structure these employee benefits, including certain key issues and risks, and (2) the employment law issues that may arise.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there is much uncertainty regarding many of these issues. This … Kaye Scholer LLP 2022 All Rights Reserved. arnoldporter.com There are limited exceptions for religious institutions … Scholer LLP This article was originally published on the website of  Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP on July 18, …
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Lisa Carty
07/25/2014

Subject to limited exemptions, the general rule set out in the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the “Act”) and the Regulations thereunder (the “Regulations”) is that a foreign national (defined as a person who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada) may not work in Canada without first obtaining a work permit. Further, foreign nationals from certain countries are unable to travel to Canada without first obtaining a temporary resident visa (a “TRV”).

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… “Act”) and the Regulations thereunder (the “Regulations”) is that a foreign national (defined as a person who is not a … 2014) LISA CARTY ASSOCIATE 416.863.3302 lisa.carty@blakes.com ASSOCIATION OF CORORATION COUNSEL (ACC) ANNUAL MEETING … assuming that they are TRV exempt. Their application for temporary entry to Canada is adjudicated by Citizenship & …
Checklists
Hewlett-Packard
10/31/2011

Overview of HP's in-house counsel training program.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
…  to  welcome,  Amy  as  our  first  guest  blogger.  Amy  is  the  Legal/GA  Chief  of  Staff  and  Vice  President  of  Operations  for  Hewlett-­‐Packard,  where  she  is  responsible  for …  questions.  We  also  developed  an  awesome  onboarding  website.  Our  GC  and  his  direct  staff  personally …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's visitors and followers via social media platforms, and strive to always do so in a manner which is respectful and responsible.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Social Media December 22, 2015 This policy's goal is to provide positive user experiences to a company's … social media can be used to strengthen our overall brand. For all intents and purposes we consider Facebook, Twitter, … an everyday basis. 2. Purpose & Procedures As a part of an online Marketing Team, you will be encouraged to participate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/11/2021
Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for effective communication as a legal leader.
… Publication Date: 10/11/2021 Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for … Development Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Communication is key. It is an essential part of any in-house counsel job, particularly for those in executive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
Explore the impact of recent developments on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. #ChanceryCourt #DelawareChancery #ACC #ACCDocket
… on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by SevenMaps / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet McDonald's I extended the fiduciary duty of … and not an altogether surprising result. Indeed, it is not likely that any other officer in the company, save for
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Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the risks of not using care with the language in contractual bonuses.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe, Global
… of the most common forms of incentive-based compensation is the bonus, with some employers implementing generous … D +44 20 7320 6371 M +44 7552 623190 sarah.lovell@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2022 Dentons. Dentons is a global … bonuses. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
05/08/2013

This report presents results on a subset of respondents from the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) 2013 Survey, published in January 2013. A total of 1,104 individuals from 36 countries participated in this survey to provide a global outlook of CLOs worldwide. This report provides results and analysis of respondents from Canada (n=50) as well as demographic information, such as staffing, budget changes, revenue and more, while also exploring intangibles such as CCLOs’ top legal and business concerns for the past 12 months and their anticipations for the future.

… intangibles such as CCLOs’ top legal and business concerns for the past 12 months and their anticipations for the … My Resources … PAGE 1 For more information visit: www.acc.com/CCLOsurvey ACC’s Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 SURVEY – … PAGE 20 Overall Survey Results • Canada Question: What is your current title? Value Percent General Counsel 44% …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a list of additional course materials dealing with the energy industry.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sides Supplemental Course Materials October 19, 2015 This is a list of additional course materials dealing with the … Commission – Order Addressing Public Policy Requirements for Transmission Planning Purposes  Federal Energy … thousand public comments have been filed on the Commission website.12 The majority of these comments express general …
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Daniel E. Frank and Jennifer J.K. Herbert
04/14/2014

In-house counsel should take a leading role in building upon regulatory actions to adopt cyber risk mitigation measures. This is a list of things that can and should be done before an attack occurs to position your company to effectively respond to a cyber incident.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, United States
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles A Roadmap: How In-House Counsel Can Prepare For and Mitigate the Risk of a … actions to adopt cyber risk mitigation measures. This is a list of things that can and should be done before an …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/19/2017
38 pages

This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller company to a buyer Limited Liability Company (LLC).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Purchase and Sale Agreement January 19, 2017 38 pages This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller … exchanges used in connection with the Property (v) website, if any, for the Property, and (vi) the rights to the …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
01/01/2018

It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop pretending to be something we are not.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Nothing to Prove Author Whitnie Wiley January 1, 2018 It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley legislatiVe adVoCate for the assoCiation of California Water agenCies (saCramento, …
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Afoke Igwe and Ronke Adejugbe, Strachan Partners
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Nigeria

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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Ronald F. Pol
10/01/2008

Discusses whether internet tools, meant to make information more accessible, have affected and altered our cognitive abilities.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and textbooks were commonplace, with computers used mostly for word processing; synthesizing extensive research with our … however, are used to a different paradigm—one that is rapidly transforming the practice and business of law for … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Ronald F. Pol is past president of new Zealand’s …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
12/15/2010

Sometimes the best way to enhance ones management abilities is to study mistakes that are most frequently made and why. This article contains some common pitfalls and how they can be avoided.

… Articles Five Common Pitfalls for Managers Author Charles A. Volkert, Esq. December 15, … the best way to enhance ones management abilities is to study mistakes that are most frequently made and why. … Counsel, ©2010, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Understand the force majeure implications of the Ukraine conflict (and related sanctions) for contracts.

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Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Sweden
… as regards implementation of international sanctions, it is easy to overlook some key considerations when reviewing FM … including a reservation of rights. https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … contracts. This article was originally published on the website of Ashurst on March 1, 2022. … Ashurst … Understand …
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Dentons
11/03/2022
5 pages

Learn about risks with trading in green electricity based on the practices in China.

… on the green electricity trading practice in China. How is the Contract for Green Electricity Trading structured? So … taking, action based on its content. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 5 • Key Terms and Major Legal Risks … in China. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in June 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Jeffrey W. Carr and James Lovett
01/01/2001

This article uses the experience of one law department to show how integration with the business teams--an active philosophy of being closer to the business--can replace the dreaded corporate staff moniker with status as an integral part of the operating business.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… DETACHED, AND DARNED expensive are the four Ds formula for legal department disaster. As budget pressures increase, … business solutions. We must rec- ognize that our role is to support the corporate business, not to support … or to join, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. ACCA Docket 6 5January 2001 Copyright © 2001 Jeffrey W. …
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Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Georgia
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/29/2014

This document seeks to bring together the previous work done by the Working Party of EU Data Protection Commissioners established under Article 29 of the Data Protection Directive1 into a more comprehensive set of views covering all the central questions raised by flows of personal data to third countries in the context of the application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in Articles 25 and 26 of the directive. (The text of these articles is attached as Annex 2).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in … regarding credit-worthiness A community citizen wishes to buy a holiday home in Country A outside the EC and applies …
Articles
06/01/2018

This article examines industry changes resulting from an automated workforce and identifies future trends.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Kill the Labor Force? ENEDINA CARDENAS Automation is redefining the workplace. While some may fear that … Retailers are closing their brick and mortar stores to do online business. And self-checkout aisles at grocery stores … examples of when invention and improvements were feared for reasons similar to those espoused today: mass production …
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Catharine Black Lipp João, law student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and intern at Carvalho, Machado, Timm Advogados (CMT) and Rafael Louzada Nardin, law student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and intern at Cabanellos Schuh Advogados Associados
06/25/2016

This Quick Overview seeks to clarify industrial property (a type of intellectual property) protection in Brazil , specifically the case of item I of Article 2 of Federal Statute 9279/96, related to the grant of patents of invention and utility models.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… property (a type of intellectual property) protection in Brazil , specifically the case of item I of Article 2 of … exploitation of an idea in a certain territory for a limited period of time. Patents are divided into … invention , which are defined as follows: 1. Utility model is an innovation applied to an already existing equipment or …
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Patrick Johnson, J.D., of Thomson Reuters
09/19/2012

This brief resource presents top ways you and your legal department can integrate with your company and act more like a business unit.

… do not teach their studentsis how to run, or succeed in, a business. Law firms have famously struggled with … of law with the practice of law, but less talked about is how in-house legal departments, for the same reasons, often struggle with integrating into …
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Whitnie Wiley
05/01/2018

Being a procrastinator is not part of our true identity; it is only a habit we have when it comes to delaying work. But are you willing to break this routine, no matter how familiar it is?

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Source: ACC Docket
… Author Whitnie Wiley May 1, 2018 Being a procrastinator is not part of our true identity; it is only a habit we have … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, …
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Lili Jian, China General Counsel, Ferrero
10/01/2014

Chinese people can be very indirect in expressing what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and agree to have some when you ask them the second time.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and … Daily, an English- language daily newspaper www.chinadaily.com.cn China Tourism Guide www.cnto.org B EI JI N G I N TE R … department resources and mitigate risk. • WestlawNext® Online Legal Research • Practical Law™ Know-How • Business …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/25/2020
When Darren Zeidel completed law school at McGill University in Quebec, he knew he had a passion to participate in some of the most significant opportunities the corporate legal profession could offer. Fast forward to July 2019, when he stepped into his current position at Aon plc following several other impressive roles, and it would appear his younger self steered him well.
… Darren Zeidel completed law school at McGill University in Quebec, he knew he had a passion to participate in some of … business side of a company, along with being responsible for the legal aspects as well,” says Zeidel, who is based in Aon’s Chicago office and manages nearly a …
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Whitnie Wiley
11/01/2017

Lead the Way Columnist Whitnie Wiley stresses the importance of being self-aware and intentional about the pursuit of your goals.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, … about the pursuit of your goals, then my job here is done. Personal development and growth is no small feat. In
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
01/01/2018

The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the stimulus and choosing the response.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Go Fast Author Jeffrey W. Wheeler January 1, 2018 The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. jeffrey W. Wheeler assoCiate general Counsel numotion … bearing no apparent rela- tionship to its meaning. For example, “86” means the kitchen is out of some menu item. …
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Bill Mordan
07/01/2008

The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan re-examines the truths behind the theory which asserts that "in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence."

… June 30, 2008 The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan … her job, the employee earns recognition and consideration for promo- tion to the next level in the hierarchy. And … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is area vice president and general counsel …
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Charles A. Volkert
10/30/2009

An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can have. Most lawyers work hard to establish contacts, particularly in the early stages of their careers, but over time, many misuse their networks or forget about them altogether. To prevent this from happening, in-house lawyers need to be sure to avoid the most common mistakes even seasoned attorneys can make when it comes to the care and feeding of their networks.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 30, 2009 An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can … assets a corporate attorney can have. Whether looking for job leads, advice, a mentoring relationship or a referral … Counsel, ©2009, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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