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Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
These three principles cover a lot of patent law ground and are at the heart of our patent system. Understanding them will enable you to make better patent decisions, to better manage your patent portfolio, and to better understand your patent attorney.
… procure a patent so broad and so encompassing that it is anticipated by what came before. Claim charts are at the … law. Claim charts are a convenient and effective means for analyzing and presenting information regarding a patent claim. The devil is in the details. There is more to patent law than axioms, but …
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06/02/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) was compiled from the questions and responses posted by the Litigation Network on their Forum. This discussion addresses whether lost profits are direct or indirect damages and, if direct, what are the appropriate methods of calculation in the United States and in the United Kingdom.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… an entity that was party to a requirements contract for certain goods and services. This contract ran through the … are normally held to be inapplicable when the breach is caused by the willful intent or gross negligence of the … the vendor? There is a good chance that the extra cost to buy elsewhere would be seen as your loss if vendor breached …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement involving a convention center.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Center Group Sales Agreement February 8, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement involving a convention … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … the first list is uploaded and/or Hotel will publish a website for attendees to access to manage their modifications …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample group sales agreement regarding guest room commitment.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Commitment Agreement February 8, 2017 This is a sample group sales agreement regarding guest room … will provide, and Group agrees that it will be responsible for utilizing, [NUMBER OF ROOM NIGHTS] room nights in the … the first list is uploaded and/or Hotel will publish a website for attendees to access to manage their modifications …
Articles
10/20/2015

This statement is intended to alert financial institutions to specific risk mitigation related to the threats associated with destructive malware.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Destructive Malware October 20, 2015 This statement is intended to alert financial institutions to specific risk … Examination Handbook booklets referenced in this statement for information on regulatory expectations regarding IT risk … program that considers new and evolving threats to online accounts and adjust customer authentication, layered …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample master software license and services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Software License and Services Agreement July 29, 2017 This is a sample master software license and services agreement. … and Recommendations Exhibit C – Statement of Work for Services Exhibit D – Project Implementation Plan Exhibit … guides, help files, and other printed, electronic, and online material generally made available to Licensor’s
Articles
Edmund Jerome Kronenburg and Tan Kok Peng, Braddell Brothers LLP
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 counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… Brothers LLP December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … +65 6221 8833 Fax: +65 6224 1882 www.siac.org.sg On the website of SIAC the following is stated: [SIAC] was …
Taimur Malik, Partner, and Dino Wilkinson, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/21/2022
6 pages

On February 9, 2022, Oman issued national privacy legislation with the publication of a new Personal Data Protection Law. This article outlines the scope and key requirements of the new law, and considers its impact on organizations operating in Oman.

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Region: Middle East, Oman
… Data Protection Law Issued in Oman Author Taimur Malik, Partner, and Dino Wilkinson, … . … • • • • • • • • • • mailto:Taimur.Malik@clydeco.com mailto:dino.wilkinson@clydeco.com … On February 9, 2022, … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on February 15, 2022.  … Taimur …
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Kate McKenna, Partner, and Calum Warren, Partner, Matheson (Dublin)
03/15/2022
5 pages

Irish competition law is set to be revolutionised in the coming months by the enacted Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022. This article provides the top 20 headline points with respect of the new provisions that will change the Irish competition enforcement regime and the Irish merger control regime.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: European Union, Ireland
… (Dublin) March 15, 2022 5 pages Irish competition law is set to be revolutionised in the coming months by the … the greater of €50 million or up to 20% of turnover for ‘cartel’ offences, (ii) new civil fines of €10 million or … (Dublin) This article was originally published on the website of Matheson on February 3, 2022. … Kate McKenna, …
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Nicholas Degen, Junior-Partner, and Mareike Heesing, Junior-Partner, Oppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater mbB
04/29/2022
3 pages

In the modern business world, the qualified electronic signature is already a solid and largely equivalent substitute for the handwritten signature. This resource is an overview of the types of electronic signatures, and their legal and procedural effects in France and Germany.

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Collection: Blockchain
Region: Europe, France, Germany
… modern business world, the qualified electronic signature is already a solid and largely equivalent substitute for the handwritten signature. This resource is an overview … and Germany. This article was originally published on the website of Oppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater …
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CMS
11/09/2022
5 pages

This briefing discusses legal aspects relating to sustainable finance, and trends and developments that are relevant for financing sustainable development in focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Region: Africa, South Africa
… perspective South Africa Introduction Sustainable finance is a hot topic for investors, banks and corporates around the … mailto:pieter.vanwelzen@cms-rm.com?subject=CMS%20Law-Now%20subscriber%20enquiry … This … Association. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on January 10, 2022. … CMS … This briefing …
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09/21/2007

News, Notes, & Datebook Information for October 2007

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… September 20, 2007 News, Notes, & Datebook Information for October 2007 Resource Details Interest Area: Law … visit the links listed below. Kaplan’s decision: www.acc.com/public/amicus/ opiniondismissingcase.pdf ACC’s brief: … Judiciary Committee and relevant subcommittees. The bill is an exact replica of the Senate version of the Act …
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Stéphane Bonifassi, Lebray & Associés
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
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02/18/2004

Nominations Sought for ACC's Board of Directors - ACC and Altman Weil Release Results of 2003 Chief Legal Officer Survey - Have an Interest in Judicial Elections? - More Valuable Insights from the 2003 ACC/Serengeti Managing Outside Counsel Survey - New to In-house: The Running Man - Shoveling Smoke: Professional Standards: Beyond Conduct Rules

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC Docket In-Box February 17, 2004 Nominations Sought for ACC's Board of Directors - ACC and Altman Weil Release … sees the situation differently. Survey information is based on the responses of 137 CLOs in attendance at ACC’s … Officer Survey are available on ACCA OnlineSM at www.acca.com/ Surveys/closurvey/2003.pdf and at www.altmanweil.com/ …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis
… Docket Article Crisis Can Strike Any Business. Is Your Company Prepared? Association of Corporate Counsel … shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by DrShutter / Shutterstock.com If you’ve watched the news lately (or ever), you’ve …
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Squire Sanders
05/29/2014

This resource covers the important aspects to consider when doing business in Singapore.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… membership . … DOING BUSINESS IN SINGAPORE 3Singapore is often regarded as one of the world’s easiest place to do … is these efforts that have earned Singapore the reputation for being the world’s easiest place to do business as well as … Poland Belarus Ecudor Liechtenstein Portugal squiresanders.com 11993/01/14 … This resource covers the important aspects …
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Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
5 pages

Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone adjusting it in the middle of a global pandemic. In this article, in-house counsel will learn how to navigate virtual board meetings and the legal context in which to analyze their governance plans. This article was originally published in May 2020.

… Articles Legal Governance Challenges for Associations During a Pandemic Author Jeffrey S. … August 10, 2020 5 pages Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone adjusting it in the middle of a global … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … Changing your governance strategy is hard, let alone …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Corpedia, Inc.
10/01/2010

Sample RFP questions covering potential supplier's background, operational philosophy, system and software demonstration, and effectiveness assessment process.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … !For more ACC InfoPAKs, please visit http://www.acc.com/infopaks! 75 XII. Sample Form and Policies Appendix A: … can be used in non-e-learning RFP situations as well. It is not recommended to use all of these questions in any RFP, …
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Arsalan Tariq, Partner, BSA, Oman
08/01/2021
3 pages

The legal and regulatory landscape of the Middle East, specifically in Oman, is constantly evolving, meaning businesses have to remain agile in order to continue to progress. In this article, learn how these changes impact your legal team.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Oman
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations
… landscape of the Middle East, specifically in Oman, is constantly evolving, meaning businesses have to remain … restructuring concept is new to Oman’s law. 11theoath-me.com • the Oath COUNTRY FOCUS / Oman The new restructuring … petition with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) for a meeting to identify issues in the petition. The legal …
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Howard Lam, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Peer Practice Examples
09/29/2009

This Leading Practices Profile examines the law department management role of general counsel and in-house counsel that work for companies in Europe. General counsel and in-house counsel in European legal departments contend with restrictive bar admission rules, cultural and linguistic differences, and legal issues that arise in transnational practice. In this Profile, in-house counsel from 13 companies reveal how their in-house legal departments are structured and operate, and how they manage the various functions of their law departments, including
compliance, contract management, guarding privilege, retention of outside counsel and providing
value to the corporations they serve.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com.      OVERVIEW This Leading Practices …
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Global Legal Group
05/29/2024
520 pages

This guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations – including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending and LIBOR replacement – in 35 jurisdictions.

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Region: Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, British Virgin Isles, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… 2024 Lending & Secured Finance Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Table of Contents Expert Analysis Chapters 1 7 Loan … serves as a useful reference and can be found on the APLMA website. Conferences, Seminars and Knowledge- sharing Events …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

These retention guidelines are designed to provide transparency on PRUSA’s expectations regarding the provision of legal services by external counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Model Retention Guidelines for External Counsel Providing Legal Services to PRUSA … lawyer has instructed otherwise. A sample budget is attached hereto as Exhibit B. You may be asked to input … firm overhead. As noted, PRUSA should not be billed for online electronic legal research as a disbursement (i.e., …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2010

Hewlett-Packard's sample checklist for a new attorney onbaording, education and development program.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Checklist for New Attorney Program - Hewlett-Packard November 10, 2010 …  b. Technology  tools  and  applications  c. Working  in  Virtual  teams  d. Records  retention  policies  and …                                  1  The  Core  Curricula  is  designed  for  first  year  attorneys  who  have  had …
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Lee Keane, Partner (Doha), Clyde & Co LLP
05/03/2022
4 pages

Qatar continues to implement new legislation aimed at liberalizing the business environment for foreign investors and to introduce additional incentives and exemptions. This resource is a quick overview of the Foreign Investment Law and how investors can capitalize across all sectors in Qatar.

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Region: Middle East, Qatar
… additional incentives and exemptions. This resource is a quick overview of the Foreign Investment Law and how … what investors need to know E: lee.keane@clydeco.com Lee Keane Partner, Doha T: +974 4494 1000 If you would … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on March 24, 2022.  … Lee Keane, …
… Convert A Project Role Into A Permanent One I'm looking for a new position as a corporate attorney. My previous job … when my employer significantly reduced the size of the in-house legal team. I'm considering working as a project … in hope that this could lead to something permanent... ... Is this a good idea? Working in a temporary role is an …
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Marie Garneau, Paul Hodnefield, Robert Irwin
10/30/2014

Overview of perfection and priority of security interests in Canada.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… (“UCC”) as it existed prior to the 2001 Revision. ii) PPSA is now in effect throughout all provinces and territories, … may not be equivalent under the PPSA and UCC. Compare, for example the definition of “account” PPSA: "account" means … Registry to Teranet Manitoba: A Summary Document”, online: www.gov.mb.ca/finance/pdf/teranet.pdf, (Winnipeg: …
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.

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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. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/30/2020
Avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance (and hefty fines) with these strategies. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Preparing for the 2020 DOL Changes under the Fair Labor Standards Act … employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) . In general, for an employer to claim an exemption of a … are awarded in an equitable, nondiscriminatory manner. It is important to conduct this analysis under the instruction …
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Global Legal Group
12/13/2023
182 pages

This guide covers common issues in corporate tax laws and regulations - including capital gain, overseas profits, real estate, anti-avoidance, and the digital economy – in 20 jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia
… Edition 2024 Corporate Tax Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image … regime, which is published on the Italian Revenue Agency website. ■ Handling of tax risk analysis and tax controls by …
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