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Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
An entity’s culture over time reflects the collective values of the leadership. And any communications on culture need to be totally aligned with those values or you lose credibility, which will have a negative impact on the organization.
… Securities, and Governance Source: ACC Docket … There is a lot of talk in leadership materials and in corporate … America on the criticality of having the right culture for your business. This is true because to be successful, … must result in termination. During the days of the dot-com explosion, many of those companies with silly.com type …
Articles
10/18/2016
62 pages

This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… biases from the decision-making process. But an algorithm is only as good as the data it works with. Data is frequently … corporation. CLR and the authors are solely responsible for the content of their publications. * Postdoctoral … It’s a Movement, FORBES (Nov. 20, 2013), http://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjeevsardana/2013/11/20/bigdata …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/08/2022
Neil Peretz, chief legal officer at Sawa Credit Inc., and Steve Stein, head of international arbitration at Dovel & Luner LLP, provide insight and advice about various ways arbitration can be used within legal departments. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

… Source: ACC Docket … Photo by MJgraphics / Shutterstock.com As an in-house attorney, it’s rare that a week passes … guidance to your business colleagues.   This article is a first step in thinking more carefully about arbitration. … a claim worth considerably less than the arbitration cost. For DoorDash, this added up to an arbitration bill of US$9.5 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Infosys team is emerging from the storm as better lawyers and human beings.
… Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Infosys team is emerging from the storm as better lawyers and human … to our clients’ business models create new challenges for legal, from contract to employee structure. But this … times and maintain our mental well-being. We’ve planned online Yoga, exercise classes, a reading club, and kid’s …
… Association of Corporate Counsel James A. Merklinger  is president of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) … countries, ACC serves as the "voice of the in-house bar" for corporate lawyers at 98 percent of the Fortune 100 and 51 … in making the association's membership materials available online. In 2005, Merklinger was named ACC director of large …
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 …
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Krishna Y. McVey - managing attorney, labor and employment law group, Michelin North America, Inc.
04/01/2006

Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family demands, as well as financial concerns such as social security earnings limitations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 31, 2006 Those baby boomers just won't quit! Working, that is. What challenges face companies wanting to employ older workers? Some of the hurdles include planning for employees who want flexible schedules to meet family … s is that th ere are ben efits for bo th employe es and com panies in t aking those steps . Here’s a q uick review of …
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Kerry B. Fisher
06/01/2001

A litigator turned ADR convert talks about the very strong merit behind this style of problem solving. It just may benefit your client, your department, and your career. And no, you won’t look wimpy for suggesting it to your boss.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles ADR: It’s Not Just For Wimps Author Kerry B. Fisher June 1, 2001 A litigator … be of any value in a mediation setting. Keiry B. Fisher is a former Baltimore city prosecutor and has spent the last … Approaches to Solving Workplace Disputes" at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/fmOO/disputes.html. • "Alternative …
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Robert Half International
10/24/2011

This article contains information on the research initiative that highlights key trends and provides timely advice to help you recruit and retain talented employee teams of all generations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 19 75 19 80 19 85 19 90 19 95 20 00 20 05 The Hula Hoop® is launched and sells for $1.98. Twenty-five million were sold in four months. The … more information on hiring and retention, visit roberthalf.com. Generations We Surveyed • Generation Y: Born primarily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample master license agreement for production use.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Use Master License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample master license agreement for production use. Resource Details Interest Area: … Licensee the Licensee Data; (ii) provide telephone and online standard support, as well as periodic updates to …
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Marc Barennes, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union, and Pascale Hecker, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union
09/19/2014
25 pages

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… cases Doctrines l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Marc BARENNES marcbarennes@gmail.com l Legal secretary, … 1. As observed by an experienced American litigator, 1 it is more than likely that, when reviewing a brief, “ the last … the European Commission (hereinafter “Commission”) on its website, the total amount of "nes imposed on undertakings …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
If the opportunity to head the legal department at a company that runs one of the most iconic western consumer brands in China didn’t arise last year, Joseph Chan would likely be thinking about how to spend his retirement after a successful career as a partner in a major US law firm.
in a major US law firm. Instead, he says he feels like he is embarking on a new career as chief legal officer of Yum …  (Aug. 2018). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
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Baker & McKenzie
06/01/2015

This primer provides a broad overview of issues in Australian public procurement laws and regulations and discuss developments over the last 12 months.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam
… 1, 2015 This primer provides a broad overview of issues in Australian public procurement laws and regulations and … Philippines, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, … Vietnam … This primer provides a broad overview of issues in Australian public procurement laws and regulations and …
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Global Legal Group
07/18/2024
348 pages

Get comprehensive guidance on fintech laws and regulations from 43 jurisdictions around the world.

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Region: Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, …
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Global Legal Group
10/08/2024
266 pages

This guide covers legal issues, rules and developments regarding shipping law across a range of jurisdictions. Some topics covered include marine casualty, cargo claims, passenger claims, arrest and security.

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Region: Global, Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
… Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab …
Articles
09/29/2006

Inter Alia (October 2006)

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2006 INTER Alia news, notes, & datebook information for the corporate counselor A delegation from China’s Hebei … future. With a population of 68 million, Hebei province is located in northern China and completely surrounds Bei­ … More information on MJP can be found at www.acca.com/php/cms/index.php?id=83. Washington Adopts MJP In-house …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, consultants, agents, or other third parties who interact with foreign government officials on the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and reputation of its prospective Intermediaries to give it a factual basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the Company’s Code of Ethics. This “due diligence’’ must take place before the Intermediary is retained and must be updated when extending or renewing an Intermediary’s contract.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Procedures October 30, 2014 To avoid potential liability for the conduct of international representatives, … the Company’s behalf (collectively “Intermediaries”), it is the Company’s policy to investigate the background and … basis for concluding that the Intermediary will do so in a manner that fully complies with applicable laws and the …
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Wendy L. Werner
01/01/2013

This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Management Skills for Lawyers Author Wendy L. Werner January 1, 2013 This is an ABA article on management skills for lawyers. Resource … SKILLS FOR LAWYERS Wendy L. Werner a1 wendy@wendywerner.com Copyright © 2011 by American Bar Association; Wendy L. …
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Juli E. Greenberg
04/05/2013
3 pages

Due to a recent privacy update in Massachusetts, corporate counsel should review corporate data and collection policies related to the collection of ZIP codes in their states. Your policies may not be doing enough to keep you and customer information safe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.3 Corporate counsel for merchants in these states should review corporate data … such as to ship merchandise or for verifying identity in online transactions. BACKGROUND Section 105(a) of the Privacy … defined in section 2 of chapter 93A.” 1http://www.socialaw.com/slip.htm?cid=21967&sid=120 (last visited March 22, 2013) …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample computer and internet usage policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Internet and Computer Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample computer and internet usage policy. Resource … furnished to employees are Company property and intended for business use only. All electronic communications, … and read any data composed, sent, or received through our online connections and stored in the Company’s computer …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a panelist document list.

in Healthcare - Document List October 17, 2016 This is a panelist document list. Resource Details Interest Area: … List (DRAFT) What are value-based programs? / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Web page hyperlink: … BMJ 2016;354:i3835 Web page hyperlink: http://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i3835 HHS Office for Civil Right ramping …
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Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, and Rhian Banks, Managing Associate - Solicitor and Chartered UK & EU Trade Mark Attorney, Freeths LLP
11/25/2020
3 pages

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… 2020 Freeths LLP confirms that there will be no disruption for clients with EU trade marks or Community registered … UK trade mark. This will be free of charge; nothing is required of the trade mark proprietor to obtain the … but details of the newly cloned mark will be available online. Trade Mark owners can opt out of receiving a cloned …
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James A. Nortz
06/01/2018

Despite their possible shortcomings, performance metrics — including profit and loss — are vital to helping businesses track and report results to shareholders.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … her in. Instead, they waited in the hospital parking lot for an hour and a half. Were the emergency room doors blocked … taken a significant toll on businesses. When performance is judged by only one indicator — short-term profits — rather …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/03/2015

This Sample Policy outlines how to approach a billing schedule when engaging Outside Counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Billing Guidelines for Outside Counsel November 3, 2015 This Sample Policy … OUTSIDE COUNSEL 1. Billing Procedures - Fees for Services In matters that are to be billed based on the law firm’s … will not be accepted. Where more than one professional is involved in the same work project – such as writing a …
Articles
Todd H. Silberman
11/01/2008

Working with outside counsel can be a frustrating and tiresome process. In this article, learn seven methods in-house counsel can implement to lessen the tension.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Cogitator | Outsource Resource Todd H. Silberman is vice president and general counsel for express Carriers, an international trucking company … Chapter of aCC. He can be contacted at attyxpress@aol.com. D o you have children or know someone who does? Do you …
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David Markatos
04/01/2009

Building and repairing relationships are guaranteed aspects of almost all careers. This article weighs in on how to be regarded as more of a trusted advisor than a service provider, underscoring the overarching importance of value.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… you recently inherited a project where the commercial team is dissatisfied with the services ren- dered by legal? The … this can be accomplished in many ways. ask the business for an overview and prioritization of their strategic goals … be reached at +32.16.27.6536 or at david.markatos@inbev.com. Becoming a Trusted Advisor By DaviD Markatos Hearsay …
James A. Nortz
10/01/2019
4 pages

Does the recent Business Roundtable show hope for “conscious capitalists”? Or is it just a façade?

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Region: United States
Audience: CLO / GC
… 2019 4 pages Does the recent Business Roundtable show hope for “conscious capitalists”? Or is it just a façade? Resource Details Interest Area: … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz PRESIDENT OPTIMAL COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
James A. Nortz
09/01/2019
4 pages

Should a workplace misconduct allegation arise, follow these steps for a thorough investigation.

… workplace misconduct allegation arise, follow these steps for a thorough investigation. Resource Details Interest Area: … things change abruptly when you receive a report on your com- pany’s ethics hotline that an employee is defraud- ing the company. If you are called upon to lead …
Advocacy Filings
09/16/2003

ACCA?s Corporate & Securities Law Committee's to the SEC on"Disclosure Regarding Nominating Committee Functions and Communications between Security Holders and Boards of Directors (September 15, 2003).?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Association, ACCA’s Corporate & Securities Law Committee is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on “Disclosure … ACCA recognizes the importance of the Commission's request for comments. We have drawn on the practical experiences of … dc 20036- 5425 p 202.293.4103 f 202.293.4701 www.acca.com The in-house bar associationSM 2that the trigger for
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Matt Fawcett
01/01/2020
2 pages

In his first Career Path Column, NetApp General Counsel Matt Fawcett talks about his leap from the traditional law firm career trajectory to an industry that’s more fulfilling.

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Region: United States
… summer our legal department welcomed six amazing students for their summer clerk- ships. They are at the cusp of their … someone starting out today? Take the blinders off There is, I think, only one lesson worth passing on … and it’s a … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.accdocket.com/ articles/mark-roellig- collected-lessons.cfm. Matt …
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