Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.

Join ACC

Displaying 7021 - 7050 of 16028
Articles
Yulan Kuo, Hsiaoling Fan and Charles Chen, Formosa Transnational, Attorneys at Law
11/04/2014
11 pages

Patent enforcement proceedings in Taiwan.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Taiwan
… & 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 …
Articles
Rainer Knyrim, Preslmayr Rechtsanwälte OG
12/12/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria
… 12, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Brian C. Olson, Scott E. Sqillace
02/01/2001

Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin the project and what steps to take to complete it in a timely and efficient manner.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States
… Sqillace February 1, 2001 Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin … than 20 offices around the world. As corporate, counsel for Grand Circle L.L.C., an international travel company, we … ACCA Docket 14, no. 5 (1996): 56-57, and at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/so96/international.html. • Gabe …
Articles
Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in France. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … fraud and investigations in France. Please note that this is the state of the law before "Loi Sapin 2.” The Q&A gives a … and so on). Translations are available on the Legifrance website for principal codes but these translated texts are …
Articles
Richard D. Lutkus
03/17/2020
4 pages

Relying on the status quo to understand large-scale unstructured data is risky. It’s also potentially time-consuming and expensive. Today, AI can completely and reliably automate the low value work of PI identification in document review and reduce risk. It lets cybersecurity practitioners like me provide more accurate, less costly, and less risk-laden results to clients.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… the status quo to understand large-scale unstructured data is risky. It’s also potentially time-consuming and expensive. … reliably automate the low value work of PI identification in document review and reduce risk. It lets cybersecurity … intelligence can power the evaluation of implicated data for PII to determine notice requirements in the various …
Articles
Rodrigo Resende Scarton
04/11/2016

This Quick Overview addresses the legal adversities and the impacts faced by the supermarket industry under Brazilian legislation that should be carefully analyzed not only by foreign investors, but also by domestic investors on a daily basis.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Source: Resource Library Region: Brazil Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments … … Addressing the legal barriers of companies in Brazil is an extremely difficult task. Brazilian legislation is one … tax rates in Brazilian states and different rules for similar products, which generates a real tax confusion …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
Maybe you think you don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need to know you learned years ago. So let’s talk about what you know and how you can apply it.
… don’t have the skills you need to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit organization. You do. Everything you need … a cause you care passionately about. Inevitably, somebody is going to ask you to help raise money. Does the idea of … nondescript pen, without convincing the interviewer to buy the pen. It turns out that while she was extolling the …
Articles
05/18/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Employment & Labor and Compliance & Ethics Network Forums addresses concerns about internal investigation policies and authorization of an employee's computer and electronic records in the US.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Policies and Authorization for Internal Investigation of Employee's Computer in the US … We have a system where 2 people must approve. Generally it is the Senior Vice-President (SVP) of HR and I but in some … 13, 2016) 5 Kerry Childe, Senior Corporate Counsel, Best Buy Co (Arp. 12, 2016) 6 Sarah Eisen, Regional Counsel, …
Articles
Nancy Little, Partner, McGuirewoods LLP
01/07/2014

This Top Ten focuses on protections needed in a ground lease in order for a leasehold mortgagee to consider the ground lease financeable.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Basic Terms for a Financeable Ground Lease Author Nancy Little, Partner, … by a ground lease, you need to be sure the ground lease is "financeable." A financeable ground lease includes either … in case it determines that its best course of action is to buy out the fee owner's/ground lessor's interest in the land. …
Articles
Jennifer G. Betts, Tobias E. Schlueter, Thomas M. Stanek, Christine Bestor Townsend, Zachary V. Zagger (Ogletree Deakins)
06/23/2023
3 pages

This article discusses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel's memorandum explaining that noncompete agreements in employment contracts and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) except in limited circumstances.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… that the use of noncompete provisions in employment is an unfair labor practice except in limited circumstances. … restrictive covenant because of the general protection for employee mobili� under “U.S. law.” �e GC also noted that … This resource was originally published on the website of  Ogletree Deakins  on May 31, 2023 … Jennifer G. …
Articles
Anne Dill and Angelique Lyons
05/01/2011

One word: statistics. Wait. Don’t run. Understanding statistics might reduce your company’s chances of facing a class action lawsuit. Identify high-risk areas in your employment activity records by analyzing the same data courts use to prove discrimination. Read this article to improve your chances with class action statistics.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… relied upon by plaintiffs to prove common- ality, which is one of the elements that must be established to proceed as … Bryan Cave LLP. She can be contacted at anne.dill@seaworld.com. ANGELIQUE LYONS is a partner at Constangy, Brooks & … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
2 pages

A Superior Court judge in California finds that the state's law mandating diversity on corporate boards is unconstitutional. Read the details in this article.

… the state's law mandating diversity on corporate boards is unconstitutional. Read the details in this article. … much-publicized California law which had been noteworthy for being the first such law in the country to mandate … resource was originally published April 14, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … A Superior Court judge in
Program Materials
Berry Jonk-van Wijk – Houthoff Buruma
12/31/2004

A product recall needs not be a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty will not be affected long term. Learn about best practice in this area.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… a catastrophe: when a product recall or corrective action is properly managed, brand reputation and customer loyalty … of Europe www.prosafe.org Intertek RTC – www.intertek-rtc.com Foreword 3 ��������� This voluntary guide to carrying out … the notices there. The notice was also placed on the Boots website. Appendix I 27 Communication with customers Product …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/28/2023
Career path columnist James Bellerjeau explores different tactics and mistakes in-house counsel should avoid in order to successfully and discreetly undermine your colleagues. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Aleutie / Shutterstock.com You can go through life assuming people are basically … of all? Knowing that we could have avoided being played for a fool if only we were paying attention. One of the … ’s most-read articles, How to Tell If Your Coworkers is Undermining You — and How to Handle It with Grace , …
Articles
Arindam Ghosh (Partner), Abhishek Dadoo (Principal Associate), Gaurav Malhotra (Senior Associate), Khaitan & Co.
02/14/2020

In this Quick Overview, we discuss the (often misunderstood) calculation mechanism for triggers of an indirect tender offer, and certain commercial matters worth considering at the time of structuring the overseas transaction.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: India
… (Senior Associate), Khaitan & Co. February 14, 2020 In this Quick Overview, we discuss the (often misunderstood) calculation mechanism for triggers of an indirect tender offer, and certain … shareholders of ListCo – such mandatory tender offer is commonly referred to as an ‘indirect tender offer’. In
Articles
Darrel John L. Pae, ACC
08/21/2013

A review of some of the legal issues inherent in job title inflation, with a focus on apparent authority liability and employee misclassification.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 21, 2013 A review of some of the legal issues inherent in job title inflation, with a focus on apparent authority … Source: Resource Library Region: United States … What is Job Title Inflation? This Quick Counsel, Part I of the … title inflation, including the risk of employer liability for employees' conduct through the doctrine of apparent …
Articles
Darius T. Love and Alexandra A. Bodnar
12/15/2016

This Quick Overview shows how Internal investigations provide employers with an avenue to gather the necessary facts in an effort to get to the issue and resolve accusations of misconduct in the workplace in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Conducting “Routine” Workplace Investigations in the "Not-so-Routine" World of Sports (United States) … As most employers are aware, today's employment landscape is largely defined by the constant interaction between … and objective manner to ensure equitable findings of fact. For in-house attorneys who represent professional sports …
Articles
Alexandra A. Bodnar
05/13/2014

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the penalties of noncompliance when it comes to compensating workers at entry-level positions in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Industry Workers Author Alexandra A. Bodnar May 13, 2014 In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about the … being an employer in the sports or entertainment industry is that young, inexperienced people want to come work for you and are willing to do just about anything to get …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
A day in the life of Julie S. Maresca, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Motion Picture Licensing Corporation in Los Angeles, California.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Julie S. Maresca Association of Corporate … 8:00 am Arrive in the office and the first thing I do is speak with my European colleagues and respond to emails … of their copyright law. Yesterday was consulation for Denmark. 9:00 am Meet with company VPs to share …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2021
Cognitive bias is an inescapable part of being human. As a lawyer, it’s important to have a playbook to minimize its effects.
… Docket Article A Playbook for Overcoming Cognitive Bias Dean Dastvar Publication Date: 04/13/2021 Cognitive bias is an inescapable part of being human. As a lawyer, it’s … for all negotiations of a certain type and has buy-in from the stakeholders, who will be less likely to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
While there are many powerful reasons to implement strong internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance program, the less risk there is that an employee will go outside first to report a violation or potential violation.
… internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance … in one case awarding the individual tipster US$22 million for bringing what it called “well-hidden fraud” to the SEC’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, injury recording and reporting criteria, how to handle an inspection, citation, and penalty, the contestation and appeal process, whistleblower complaints, and tips and strategies the civil litigator can employ in underlying civil litigation where the OSHA standards are at issue.
… Publication Date: 05/01/2018 This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, … SHEET The first step. The first step in an OSHA inspection is the unannounced arrival of an OSHA compliance officer to … injuries and illnesses and to hold employers accountable for providing a safe and healthy work environment. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2021
Remote work has increased employee burnout, but there are ways to eliminate everyday stressors.
… dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” - The White Rabbit in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland The World Health … Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland , constant workplace stress is preventing us from switching off our stress response and … social interaction, and laughing.  Positive practices for beating burnout As we move back to a more structured work …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/02/2021
Connecting with others can be more important for your health than exercise and nutrition.
… 09/02/2021 Connecting with others can be more important for your health than exercise and nutrition. Resource Details … I find that complicated enough! Let alone when you add in the aspects that balance the all-encompassing health: … While the tables are turning in our modern world, there is still not enough importance placed on our emotional …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/16/2020
To cope with the economic effects of the coronavirus, businesses need liquidity.
… Docket Article Monetizing Litigation Claims for COVID-19 Budget Constraints Andrew Lucking Dai Wai Chin … enlarge traditional debt facilities to finance operations in the face of business disruption and declining asset … by in-house counsel when weighing capital solutions. What is monetization? Monetization refers to the provision of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2017
In the wake of the Equifax security breach, it’s hard to find any in-house counsel who isn’t reviewing their respective company’s data security breach management response plan.
… Docket Article Yahoo’s 10K: Lessons on What Not to Do in a Breach Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … company could have taken so many bad turns. Yet, Equifax is far from the only company that didn’t act in line with … of numerous excellent lessons and, in many ways, speaks for itself. To set the stage, Yahoo had  three large-scale …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2022
Religious beliefs and how they are practiced in the workplace can potentially become an issue for employers after a recent US Supreme Court ruling. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

… Crowd: Implications of US Supreme Court’s Kennedy Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … ACC Docket … Artwork by create jobs 51 / Shutterstock.com The US Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton … with the impact on the workplace. An example of that is if an employee burns incense as part of a religious …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/09/2022
In workplaces where DEI is not taken seriously, consider these under-the-radar strategies to move the needle.
#ACCDocket #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI
… Ortiz Publication Date: 11/09/2022 In workplaces where DEI is not taken seriously, consider these under-the-radar … Docket … Banner artwork by Seymont Studio / Shutterstock.com Although many people have embraced diversity, equity, and … Stealth diversity can build a platform of acceptance for diversity strategies, including enhancing representation, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2022
Caregiver, parent, and lawyer — in-house counsel Yosr Hamza shares her experiences in the hopes that others will learn the importance of DEI and why it’s important to share stories about your reality. #ACCDocket #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #careergrowth
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by melitas / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Not everyone will understand. Sharing your story is not about persuading everyone to agree with you. While it may sometimes be about advocating for something, such as law, sometimes a story is just one …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
In today’s interconnected, tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel routinely turn to contracts, often in the form of data processing agreements and information security addenda. Here are the crucial ways contracts can — and can’t — help secure companies’ data.
… tech-dependent economy, sharing data with third parties is unavoidable. To protect that data, in-house counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by NTshutterth / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Data dangers. Nearly a third of data breaches … is unavoidable. Data processing agreements. One vehicle for safeguarding data is the DPA, a contractual agreement …
Just looking for time saving documents?

Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters

ACC Resource Library

ACC