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08/06/2015

Illinois Proposal 15-04 - Rules 705 and 716

… writing. Cornmen t Screened [9j The purpose of screening is to assure the affected parties that confidential … matter. Additional screening measures that are appropriate for the particular matter will depend on the circumstances. … a lawyer’s name or firm name, address, email address. website, and telephone number; the kinds of services the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/05/2023
You don't need to take outsized risks to get outsized results. According to James Bellerjeau, it’s better to be unassuming but unstoppable. #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Career Path: How Valuable is Consistency? James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 06/05/2023 … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com We are impressed by outsized results. It is not … The odds are great when pursuing risks  What does it say for a person to pursue a strategy if they have a 99 percent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
This column will outline the technology apps I use to get words on a page, which can be a serious roadblock for any writer, no matter how experienced or skilled.
… to get words on a page, which can be a serious roadblock for any writer, no matter how experienced or skilled. … I know. Pretty meta. First, I have to say that this is the first column I’ve ever written on a regular basis for … where it came from. For me, this app has revolutionized online research. I save these Word excerpts in an Apple Notes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/20/2017
“That job started me on my current path. I got more in touch with who I am and who I wanted to be,” Karas says. She thinks more women need to take that uncertain leap and not worry about where they might land.
… talent, and foresight necessary to succeed where there is no roadmap for success. Email  editorinchief@acc.com  if you know a woman in the legal tech sphere who would …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
You may not love it, and it may exasperate you daily, but it’s integral to your life as a small law counsel (and a person on Earth), and a few minutes’ effort can go a long way toward tamping down chaos.
… You headed home, and rain began to fall; you searched for the wipers but only managed to illuminate the … many times: “I get so much email, and the urgent stuff is hidden among countless newsletters, advertisements and … am I talking about? We could discuss word processing, online research and others, but for now, let’s stick to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
This was going to be a column about discretion and judgment, and my perception that we need to reinvigorate those skills in the modern workplace, but that topic has thus far defied my attempts to wrestle it into the confines of this page.
… right as I was reflecting happily on the fact that it was (for me, at least) New Soap Day (those of you who still use … by nearby barista and then stuffed in your glovebox is adequate for your testamentary wishes.” I could say “I … but I’ll find out right away,” and that’s where ACC’s online resources and eGroups really helped me be more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
In this article, we will first provide an overview of some key concepts that apply to vendor management before discussing the regulatory landscape and the lifecycle of vendor management. We will cover the entire lifecycle: before, during, and after, along with legal requirements and special circumstances.
… strategy ready to avoid renewals or penalties, and if data is involved, confirm that the vendor does not keep it. Nearly … or products to the company. In addition, it is common for one area of the business to service another. This creates … have an exit strategy. In this operating model of frequent buying and selling, enforcement activity, and corporate …
Program Materials
Kimberly Bennett, Danielle Urban, William Wright
10/29/2014

Get a global perspective on the diverse privacy and data protection rules of several international jurisdictions as panelists discuss methods by which global employers can protect confidential business information, customer lists, trade secrets and other valuable corporate information. They will examine global trends in rules and regulations designed to protect employee privacy and employee-related data from the perspective of a US-based company with global operations. Learn about rules under the European Union (EU) data protection directive, as well as comparative rules in Mexico, Latin America, Asia and other jurisdictions, including differing rights granted employees regarding privacy in the workplace. Discover steps employers can take to manage their obligations under these privacy and data protection rules, and tips to keep your own company’s trade information confidential.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Bargaining Agreements United States: Statutory Protection for Employee Privacy • The Electronic Communications Privacy … data • Identified or identifiable natural person • What is “anonymous”? • Processing of personal data (includes … body enforcing DPA • Employment Practices Code in CIO Website UK: Information Commission Officer • DPA supervises …
Articles
James A. Hatcher
03/01/2010

In-house counsel are under even more pressure to demonstrate not only their value, but the value of the outside firms they chose to work with. You must reduce costs, but not at the expense of securing high quality outside counsel. High quality does not mean big firms. This article explores using law firm networks.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… firms that offer us better value are out there — the trick is finding them and cultivat- ing great relationships with … such billing structures James a. HatcHer worked for cox com- munications, Inc., for 30 years before his retirement in … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Grant Spooner and George Cooper
03/24/2015

As an employer, when it comes to termination entitlements and claims, which jurisdiction in Asia is most favorable? This article provides an in-depth comparison of three countries: Singapore, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Indonesia. Generally, Singapore provides limited regulation of employment. By contrast, Indonesia heavily regulates employment contracts, while PRC sits somewhere in-between.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Indonesia, Singapore
… entitlements and claims, which jurisdiction in Asia is most favorable? This article provides an in-depth … region on employment law issues. grant.spooner@barclays.com George Cooper is a partner in Ashurst’s Singapore office. … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Event
Start Date: 01/23/2025 | 12:00 PM
for the 2025 Walk to the Hill Event .   Walk to the Hill is an annual day of advocacy, when hundreds of lawyers, law … please reach out to James Coughlin at james.coughlin@dell.com . Register for the Walk by clicking below, or by visiting the Equal Justice Coalition website. … Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St. Boston, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
The presidential election campaign in the United States has shone a light on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) entered into by the United States and other countries.
… Free Trade Agreement Highlights Labor Violations in Oil and Sugar Industries in Colombia John Kloosterman … States and other countries. The general purpose of FTAs is to facilitate the movement of goods and services by … Commonly, these FTAs devote a “labor chapter” that calls for the state-parties to adhere to workers’ rights …
Peer Practice Examples
08/23/2017

This Leading Practices Profile (LPP), an update from ACC’s 2009 LPP on the same subject, examines how the roles of the general counsel and in-house counsel in Europe have evolved from legal advisors to trusted business partners.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … business partners. The evolution of the general counsel is first examined through a conversation with Ben Heineman. … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. 3 For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
08/17/2021

Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the development, hosting, or running of all or part of its applications and information to a third party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for your in-house contract needs.

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Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Ten Issues and Tips to Consider When Negotiating Contracts for Cloud Solutions Author Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI … Consultants Inc. August 17, 2021 Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the … party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for
Articles
Ronan P. Harty, Lawyer, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP, Howard A. Shelanski, Counsel, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP and Professor of Law, Georgetown University, and Jesse Solomon, Lawyer, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, LLP
09/19/2014

This article analyzes data from the FTC’s and the DOJ’s review of mergers over thirty years, from 1981 through 2010, for correlations to shifts in political administration.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… of mergers over thirty years, from 1981 through 2010, for correlations to shifts in political administration. … States Doctrines l Concurrences N° 2-2012 www.concurrences.com Ronan P. harty ronan.harty@davispolk.com l Lawyer, Davis … with any meaningful assessment of their performance5. He is particularly skeptical of uncritical, activity-based …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/24/2013

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. … 2013. DATES: This correction is effective June 28, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Reingold, Chief … 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Lex Mundi
02/01/2009

Presents a country-by-country overview of the availability of protection from disclosure of communications between in-house counsel and the officers, directors or employees of the companies they serve.

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Source: Resource Library
… No summary can be complete, and the following is not intended to constitute legal advice as to any specific … of our multi-jurisdictional surveys can be found on our website at www.lexmundi.com. © Copyright Lex Mundi, Ltd. 2009 3 ANGUILLA, BRITISH …
Articles
Aaron L. Schwartz, Michael G. Biro and Brian C. Trinque
09/01/2012

The America Invents Act (AIA) just changed the rules for acquiring intellectual property, pushing companies to file patents earlier in the R&D phase. Learn more about how the AIA may affect your company and what strategies you can adopt to come out on top.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… think about their patent strategy. The chart below is a summary of many of the changes made by the AIA, which … office. he can be contacted at aaron_schwartz@eisai.com. MIchAEL G. BIro is a patent attorney in the Boston … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Hotel Group Sales Contract January 18, 2017 This is a hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
Articles
Roger E. Herman
09/17/1998

A checklist of issues to discuss with colleagues on the legal implications of future human resources practices.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Transition...Transformation: Forecast for the Work Place Author Roger E. Herman September 17, 1998 … would spoil your fun and dampen your creativity Creativity is important because employers face many unprecedented issues … form at the back of this issue 104 or online www.acca.com/education/amhome.html by Roger Herman cautionary role …
05/17/2018

Best Practices in Risk Assessment - presentation held in Sydney 17 May 2018.

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Region: Australia
in Risk Assessments What, why, how, and when acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by: Georgie Farrant, … place  Consider expected standards and legal requirements for mitigating controls  Organise findings and … breach of the law  Common law countries: if document is created for the dominant purpose of legal advice it can be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Program Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/15/2009

Two sample resumes that could be used as models when you are applying for a new job.

… resumes that could be used as models when you are applying for a new job. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … reasons, RIF, new challenge, etc.), and 5. whether there is anything on their resume they need to explain. What should … (713) 622-0175 • Cell: (713) 705-4219 johneberry@gmail.com EXPERIENCE ANHEUSER-BUSCH – Houston, Texas January 2004 - …
Program Materials
Bernadette Bulcan, William Garcia
05/22/2012

The ability to effectively manage<br />outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing, and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company, developing lists of providers and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms, implementing alternative billing models, and using legal project and process management techniques with your outside counsel to streamline your engagements.<br />

… The ability to effectively manage<br />outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn tips … your company, developing lists of providers and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms, … their outside counsel. Law firms submit electronic bills online to legal department Invoice is automatically processed …
Program Materials
Robert Ambler, Mary Katherine Arthur, Stephen Epstein, John Sardar
10/19/2016

With the US Department of Justice (DOJ) collecting record corporate fines this year, your board asks if your company’s compliance is up to par. How do you respond? How do you gauge your program? This session will analyze the DOJ’s Federal Sentencing Guidelines for the Prosecution of Business Organizations, set out your minimum requirements, and lay out best practices that you can implement. This will cover leadership, risk assessments, policy development, communications, training, establishment of controls, and monitoring and testing of controls. Presenters will offer firsthand experiences (both positive and negative) and best practices for building and maintaining your compliance program.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… this year, your board asks if your company’s compliance is up to par. How do you respond? How do you gauge your … will analyze the DOJ’s Federal Sentencing Guidelines for the Prosecution of Business Organizations, set out your … Questions??? Presenters: Kate Arthur mary.arthur@mclaneco.com Steve Epstein steve.epstein@boeing.com John Sardar …
Articles
Daniel P. Westman, Jeremy B. Merkelson
05/29/2014

Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Private Companies Now Subject to SOX Whistleblower … 2014 Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation. … the objective "reasonableness" of a complainant's belief is typically determined "based on the knowledge available to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
If your company has recently embarked on a blockchain pilot program, you have an important role to play as in-house counsel. As you help shape, frame, and design contractual partnerships, your unique horizontal view across this important initiative means you are positioned to identify and manage the myriad risks, but also help share knowledge and information. You can add value by being an advocate across the C-suite to think strategically and stay apprised of important opportunities that impact the blockchain initiative.
… working with the chief privacy officer, emphasize the need for compliance, and strategize a long-term plan for managing … the Extras on page 66). As a quick reminder, blockchain is a new type of database technology that uses smart … the browser automatically directed the user to www.<name> .com . Making dot-com the default value for all browser …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2022
Particularly for small legal departments, leveraging outside counsel’s guidance on legal and regulatory compliance can inform the strategy you develop for your department and company. #ACCDocket #cybersecurity #sponsored
… Source: ACC Docket … Wright Studio / Shutterstock.com According to the ACC’s Chief Legal Officer Survey … member firm Wyrick Robbins in Raleigh, North Carolina, is to keep their top management in the loop about how they’re … on the News & Insights section of Meritas’ public website. “Providing critical information on the global …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
This article will explain the history of TAR usage, the technical aspects of the most popular TAR algorithms, and the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of TAR algorithms.
… Docket Article There is Nothing to Fear from Technology Assisted Review Duncan … have stressed the importance of automated discovery in transforming the time, cost, and accuracy required to … court decision Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe allowing for the use of technology assisted review in discovery paved …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
04/01/2004
29 pages

The challenge: do more, do it well, do it quickly, and keep costs down. This is a reality facing law departments today. This practice profile explores how nine companies are stepping up to this challenge. Learn about practices utilizing non-lawyer personnel at companies such as 3M Company, ConocoPhillips, DuPont, FMC Technologies, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, Monsanto Company, Southwest Airlines, and Starbucks Coffee Company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… more, do it well, do it quickly, and keep costs down. This is a reality facing law departments today. This practice … Leading Practice Profiles library: http://www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES IN USING … business conduct program, including the employee hotline, website materials, and new employee training and orientation. …
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