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Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
When we don’t give people the opportunity to fail, we prevent them from needing to think.
… We are a society that does not like pain. When we are in the midst of it we are looking for every opportunity to get through it as quickly as … liberty and the pursuit of happiness” to mean that there is some sort of birthright to happiness. What we forget is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/15/2021
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are too often reduced to signing symbolic statements of commitment. Loop Capital’s Managing Director and General Counsel Adrienne Pitts says it is now time to move past symbols and act. She describes how in-house counsel can be more assertive in demanding change.
… Director and General Counsel Adrienne Pitts says it is now time to move past symbols and act. She describes how in-house counsel can be more assertive in demanding change. … firms and the legal profession in general.  For many in-house lawyers, diversity, equity, and inclusion …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
In this article, we draw from hundreds of due diligence processes in intellectual property that have been undertaken in both multi-hundred-million dollar transactions and day-today operations. Through this experience, it is easy to conclude that, while intellectual property is a specialized subject matter giving rise to unique issues, it is essentially the same as any other asset being examined for acquisition.
… Sean Collin Conrad C. Pitts Publication Date: 03/01/2015 In this article, we draw from hundreds of due diligence … and day-today operations. Through this experience, it is easy to conclude that, while intellectual property is a … is essentially the same as any other asset being examined for acquisition. Resource Details Interest Area: Intellectual …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
In its first ruling on the Competition Act’s merger-review provisions in more than 20 years, the SCC allowed Tervita’s appeal and overturned the earlier decisions.
… Docket Article Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Merger Review in Canada Kevin Ackhurst Bradley K. Schneider Publication … order can be made in respect of a merger where the merger is likely to result in efficiency gains that will be greater …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/13/2021
Spending time in nature can restore our ability to focus and concentrate.
… Cavallaro Publication Date: 05/13/2021 Spending time in nature can restore our ability to focus and concentrate. … . The ability to focus on a task that requires effort is known as directed or voluntary attention . We exert mental … kind of effortless and sustainable attention was ideal for hunting and gathering. Contemporary lifestyles relying on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/11/2023
Equity-based assets can be swapped in India — an important finance opportunity — just make sure you know the law. #ACCDocket #ACCIndia #MergersAndAcquisitions #M&A
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by izzuanroslan / shutterstock.com Key highlights Share swaps are an increasingly popular financing mechanism for mergers and acquisitions in India.  In-house counsel … shares in a share swap structure, instead of paying cash, is subject to the preferential allotment provisions of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2023
Amendments to Indian competition law double down on anti-competitive agreements #CompetitionLaw #AntiTrust #ACC #ACCDocket
… … Banner artwork by LightField Studios / shutterstock.com Key highlights: Anti-competitive agreements may be oral, … Commission of India has comprehensive penalty procedures for both individuals and companies. The enforcement regime of … Competition Act. 1. Main enforcement provisions The CCI is empowered under the Competition Act to regulate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2023
Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general counsel and Amy Chai, ACC's director of advocacy, sit down to discuss how in-house counsel can balance the private interests of clients with the public interest in the rule of law. #ACC #ACCDocket #Inhouse
… Veronica Pastor Publication Date: 05/09/2023 Why is legal privilege important for in-house counsel? Veronica Pastor, ACC's deputy general … Docket … Banner artwork by 5 second Studio / Shutterstock.com Amy Chai is the Director of Advocacy at the Association …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
Solaris Foundation General Counsel Andrew Bennett provides valuable tips for in-house counsel who need to build out an effective email retention policy. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article 8 Helpful Tips for Implementing an Email Retention Policy Andrew Bennett … Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com Creating and implementing a policy for the retention and … and be more pleased with the result. 1. Litigation counsel is your ally When implementing an email policy, you’ll want …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2023
Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive survey. #ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations #privacy #compliance
… Publication Date: 06/13/2023 Median total legal spend is up, according to the fourth edition of the comprehensive … of ACC’s Law Department Benchmarking Survey, produced in collaboration with Major, Lindsey & Africa , found that … driven mainly by large companies. Total legal spend for all companies increased from US$2.4 million last year to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists Olesja Cormney, Jane Howard-Martin, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz explore the benefits of using AI for DEI in the workplace and provide useful tips in-house counsel can use to ensure compliance with relevant laws. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Olesja Cormney Jane … Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.com A cause for concern? In recent years, the use of … that a lot of the content published about the use of AI is focused on many of the potential harms — from bias in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists, Jane Howard-Martin, Olesja Cormney, Connie Almond, Jennifer N. Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz share useful advice to guide in-house legal departments on ways to advance diversity and inclusion within law firms.
… Banner artwork by Felink - Creative Studio / Shutterstock.com This is a common adage in corporate America. And with the best of … many in-house legal departments ask their law firms for demographic data on the lawyers assigned to do their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
COVID-19 is not the first disease outbreak to generate tort litigation. Lessons from past cases may well prove to be the best guide as we try to judge risk and exposure of personal injury lawsuits arising from coronavirus infections.
… Shapiro Jordan Lipp Publication Date: 12/14/2020 COVID-19 is not the first disease outbreak to generate tort … Docket … As companies and their insurers brace themselves for a likely onslaught of personal injury lawsuits claiming … wife had worked, alleging she contracted influenza in the hospital, causing her death. Summary judgment was …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2021
More in-house lawyers should consider working for a startup, writes Anne Graue, who experienced the pace of business in Berlin’s startup scene.
… Docket Article 5 Lessons from Working In-house at a Startup Anne Graue Publication Date: 01/25/2021 More in-house lawyers should consider working for a startup, writes Anne Graue, who experienced the pace of … counsel at TIER Mobility GmbH. The company's mission is to change mobility for good by offering a shared …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2021
Words of wisdom from Fendi GC on becoming a corporate board member while working for a separate company.
… GC on becoming a corporate board member while working for a separate company. Resource Details Interest Area: … Source: ACC Docket … I have always been interested in company law and practical aspects of corporate governance. … with the rules of the game. Being on a board of directors is something I would naturally be interested in, and now the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/26/2020
EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around you tick. It’s about understanding and being able to control your emotional response and the impact you have on those around you.
… Docket Article The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers in the Workplace Amy Jacobson Publication Date: 05/26/2020 EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/05/2019
In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief legal officer Bjarne P. Tellmann, the award-winning general counsel, author, and former ACC Docket Career Path columnist discusses the best “partnering” approach, updated legal vendor processes, and the future of legal supply chain management.
… Krystal N. Studavent Publication Date: 03/05/2019 In this conversation with Pearson general counsel and chief … and secretary of NetApp states, “As more of our legal work is provided by an increasingly diverse array of outside … that system that enable them to interact and create value for each other. Sometimes those interactions are going to be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/02/2021
Jennifer Barry, senior legal counsel and acting board secretary at Box Hill Institute, explains how ACC’s In-house Counsel Certification Program emphasizes the ethical role of in-house counsel.
… Docket Article Q&A with Jennifer Barry on the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program Association of … made it stand out? Continuing professional development for lawyers generally focuses on substantive areas of law … back immediately was the statement: “The in-house counsel is the conscience of the company.” It really reinforces the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
A day in the life of Niv Polani, chief risk officer at Bank Hapoalim B.M. in Tel Aviv, Israel.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . 6:45 The alarm on my iPhone goes off and signals … are always subject to change, but today the main issue is a major IPO of our credit card company and risk … home and am greeted by Pablo. I snack on something light for dinner before taking him for a long (and deserved) walk …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
A day in the life of Katerina Galanopoulou, legal and compliance counsel for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta at SAP Hellas in Athens, Greece.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Katerina Galanopoulou Association of Corporate … of Katerina Galanopoulou, legal and compliance counsel for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta at SAP Hellas in Athens, … pm Urgent call from the sales director. A big contract is currently being negotiated and the customer has some …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Recent court decisions — such as the Sixth Circuit’s Shane Group opinion — and legal publications have a placed a renewed emphasis on the topic of filing under seal. This article continues that discussion by compiling the practical lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive documents.
… lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive … to seal court records, on the other.” Because “secrecy is fine” during discovery, Rule 26 protective orders are … class action challenging the legality of the defendant’s “buy-one-get-one” promotions, the defendant filed a summary …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
A day in the life of Jeremy Barton, General Counsel at KPMG in London, UK.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Jeremy Barton Association of Corporate Counsel … the quiet. Tiptoe downstairs to get porridge on the stove for my eldest child who has early lacrosse training at … a quick chat with me if needed  (especially since my desk is on a separate floor with the rest of the ExCo — all in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/10/2021
Following submissions made by ACC, a Dutch appeals court has ruled that lawyers who benefit from in-house legal privilege in their home jurisdiction can rely on that privilege before the Dutch courts and investigators, explains Paul Gilbert of Cleary Gottlieb in a recent interview with the ACC Docket.
… Privileged Conversations: Netherlands Court Affirms In-house Privilege Veronica Pastor Publication Date: … Docket … The ACC Docket series "Privileged Conversations” is a collection of interviews and discussions on in-house … intervened to ask the Court to recognize legal privilege for in-house lawyers whose work was protected in their home …
Articles
Shreyas Jayasimha, Mysore Prasanna, Rajashree Rastogi and S Bhushan, Aarna Law
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… Aarna Law December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
11/17/2015

This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of various legal entities throughout Europe.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Guide to Corporations in Europe November 17, 2015 This is a brief booklet describing the main characteristics of … corporations registered in England). The Companies House website contains accessible documents and guidance, see … activities in Germany. Business activities other than com-mercial or industrial operations can be performed …
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
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of professional responsibility to be able to adapt and apply them to your in-house practice.
… Docket Article Mind Your Ethics: Professional Conduct for the In-house Lawyer Nicole B. Guerin John M. “Jack” Tanner … Things can move very quickly in a business operation. It is important to periodically review the basics of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
This article explores the basic legal tenets of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and pay equity and offers practical solutions to make cultural and procedural changes that promote equality in both wages and opportunities for women and other minority groups in the workplace.
… that promote equality in both wages and opportunities for women and other minority groups in the workplace. … While corporate America has made great strides, there is no doubt that 2020 will demand more in terms of promoting … Pay equity audit checklist Establish goals. Get buy-in from senior management. Put the right team in place. …
Articles
Beth Anne Stanford and Julian A. Fortuna
06/01/2018

The Tax Laws and Jobs Act is the most comprehensive tax reform in 30 years. As such, reviewing existing international structures is critical for businesses to anticipate the impact of the Act on their global effective book and cash tax rates. Though legislative technical corrections and regulatory guidance might affect the Act, legal departments should not wait for such guidance before taking action.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… International Tax Provisions Are Already in Effect. Is Your Company Ready? Author Beth Anne Stanford and Julian … state tax planning and controversy. bethanne.stanford@ihg.com Julian A. Fortuna is a partner in the tax practice group … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Dentons
07/15/2022
4 pages

Learn about class arbitration developments in Canada and how it differs from developments in the US.

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Region: Canada
… this short article, we will once again ask why this is so and offer some possible explanations. What is class … 1338. 14 AT&T, supra note 6. 3 https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/odFQCkZQ0h39lO5IV_DMj … resource was originally published June 15, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … Learn about class …
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