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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 …
Program Materials
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 …
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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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Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
While the question of whether specific records are within a party’s possession, custody or control has been heavily litigated for years, the digital revolution — with the advent of social media, cloud computing and mobile devices — has complicated the analysis. The answer to this important question has serious implications for almost all companies operating in the digital age.
… possession, custody or control has been heavily litigated for years, the digital revolution — with the advent of social … litigation. In another, a judge said that once a plaintiff is “tagged” in photographs posted to social media sites, they … retain a generation of workers accustomed to interacting online, companies have integrated social media tools like …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
The following 12 tips can significantly decrease the risk associated with drafting boilerplate provisions in commercial contracts. In all cases, it is important to take inventory of what the company’s needs are and then develop a set of boilerplate provisions that will be easily accessible for counsel to add to, or replace, in a contract with little notice.
… provisions in commercial contracts. In all cases, it is important to take inventory of what the company’s needs … of boilerplate provisions that will be easily accessible for counsel to add to, or replace, in a contract with little … applicable to one party that may only be available online or separately documented within vendor guidelines. It …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/24/2021
In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, emeritus professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and long-time ACC member, provides Zoom lessons that lawyers can use to meet the communication challenges that video conferencing platforms present.
… Docket Article “I Am Not a Cat” and Other Zoom Lessons for Lawyers George Siedel Publication Date: 03/24/2021 In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, … I can hear you.  I think it’s a filter.   Attorney:  It is.  I don’t know how to remove it.  I’ve got my assistant …
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: 07/31/2017
Microsoft Assistant General Counsel Dennis Garcia has many roles — including an active Twitter user. Even though Twitter is an established social media platform, many lawyers still don’t have a strong Twitter presence.
… — including an active Twitter user. Even though Twitter is an established social media platform, many lawyers still … about — all things potential employers and recruiters look for. To demonstrate Twitter’s versatility and usefulness, … serves on the board of directors of Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) and strongly believes that we need to improve …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/05/2016

This is a sample confidentiality agreement between a Missouri corporation and its recipient.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Missouri Corporation and its Recipient April 5, 2016 This is a sample confidentiality agreement between a Missouri … [RECIPIENT]("Recipient"). The Company proposes to engage in discussions with Recipient regarding one or more … status by the Company, has been developed by the Company for and on behalf of the Company through substantial …
Articles
Bob Feldman
06/01/2011

The author discusses a case involving a contract with an anti-modification clause, and how "always" can come to mean "sometimes."

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… The Contractual Cogitator | Outsource Resource BoB FelDMan is deputy general counsel for computer sciences corporation and the co-author of … law & Business). he can be contacted at bfeldman@csc.com. a ll those emails back and forth: Is there a contract? …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This chart contains common statutes of limitations for all 50 states, expressed in years.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2016 This chart contains common statutes of limitations for all 50 states, expressed in years. Resource Details … the statute of limitations for foreclosing on a mortgage is the same as for written contracts, in other states there … 6 of 14Statutes of Limitations in All 50 States | Nolo.com
Program Materials
Angela DeSilva, Nicky Jatana, Kevin Manning, and Eric Reicin
10/28/2013

Back by popular demand, this is your opportunity to catch up on the highlights of this year’s employment law developments and to hear about the issues likely to be important in the next year. Our panel of experienced employment law experts will give particular attention to recent and highly anticipated US Supreme Court developments, as well as any significant international developments.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Eric Reicin October 28, 2013 Back by popular demand, this is your opportunity to catch up on the highlights of this … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 406: Employment Law … include all labor and employment law matters for all US-based Spectra business units. In addition, Ms. …
Articles
the Lex Mundi Labor and Employment group
01/30/2017

This guide addresses key labor and employment laws in a number of global jurisdictions. Items addressed include family/medical leave of absence, employee drug testing, equal employment opportunity/nondiscrimination, and legal obligations in regard to employee termination.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Labor and Employment Desk Book A Global Practice Guide … Employment Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … of Lex Mundi Global Practice Guides can be found on our website at www.lexmundi.com. Table of Contents Aruba …
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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Meritas
07/01/2013

An easy reference guide to employee non-compete agreements across borders. It sets out the key considerations to take into account when drafting, updating and enforcing non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants in different jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… -5- -6- A U S T R IA As long as the employment contract is effective, employees have a duty of confidentiality … with this regulation, the employer may claim compensation for the damage incurred or, alternatively, require that the … “minimum-compensation”). Bützow Attorneys Ltd. www.butzow.com Mr. Timo Jarmas Tel: +358 3 3138 2800 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample business conduct policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Guidelines for Business Conduct May 25, 2017 This is a sample business conduct policy. Resource Details … course of your employment with the Company; selling to or buying anything from the Company (except pursuant to any …
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 …
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