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Joshua Shields, ACC
11/01/2015

The relationship between regulatory and business lawyers can be contentious in the United States and other countries. The rapport between the two in Australia is generally more collaborative.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia
… other countries. The rapport between the two in Australia is generally more collaborative. Resource Details Source: ACC … energy and marine mineral resources. Oil and natural gas com- panies need to obtain leases from the agency prior to … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Carole Landat and Nicolas Lafont
10/01/2013

Under French law, the divestiture of an unprofitable business can create specific legal risks. For example, international companies should anticipate post-closing liabilities under bankruptcy proceedings and employee claims. Learn more about what to expect and how to navigate associated risks.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… o f an Unp rofi tabl e Bu sine ss 30-SeCoNd SummArY there is always a risk that a loss-making subsidiary will become … in Paris and New York. carole.landat-shelley@ca-cib.com Nicolas Lafont is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Nathan A. Beaver, Esq. and Jennifer Forde, Esq., Foley & Lardner, LLP
11/18/2015

This quick overview (QuickCounsel) describes how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") regulates the pre-marketing process for drugs and medical devices, and the steps that must be taken to obtain FDA authorization to market these products.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Administration ("FDA") regulates the pre-marketing process for drugs and medical devices, and the steps that must be … commerce unless "approval" of an application for the drug is effective. i In practice, this means that any "new drug" … has been approved or denied, a notice is typically posted online (i) announcing the data on which the decision is
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Matthew Benz
06/01/2014

Fashion, food, wine and revolution – there
is much to be learned from the French, including tips on how to be a better corporate attorney. Taking a cue from Robert Fulghum’s “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” the author discusses lessons that he’s learned as an American lawyer working in-house for a French company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… June 1, 2014 Fashion, food, wine and revolution – there is much to be learned from the French, including tips on how … counsel for Orange S.A. in Paris. matthew.benz@orange.com 46 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL ALL I REALLY NEED TO … out the headline of a November article on the satirical website The Onion: “Report: Employers Created 40,000 New Jobs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
… Julia Morton Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most … context. Groups like Ceres, and most recently Envonet.com, compile company disclosures on environmental and climate …
Program Materials
Bob Bailey -- vice president, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; Deborah L. Thaxter -- partner, Nixon Peabody LLP; Glenn E. Westreich -- partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
10/01/2004

601 - Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants - Competing Considerations in a Mobile Marketplace

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 601:Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants- Competing … assistant general counsel, and assistant secretary for Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, an eye health company, in
Articles
09/29/2015

ACC’s “2015 Top 10 30-Somethings” are passionate change-makers; always seeking opportunities to positively impact their companies, industries and communities. They face challenges like increased regulation and advancing technology with a calculated, patient stamina that many of them learned as athletes. Whether fighting corruption or advancing diversity in the profession, no goal is too far reaching for this group, especially considering the dedicated, talented teams that support them. Our winners may live and work around the globe, but they are banded together in their efforts to make it a better place.

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Source: ACC Docket
… or advancing diversity in the profession, no goal is too far reaching for this group, especially considering the dedicated, … director of legal affairs for Active Network, a cloud com- puting software services platform that manages …
Articles
07/01/2015

In 2015, ACC received more nominations for its “Top 10 30-Somethings” honor than ever before. The 2015 class reflects the inspired competition and epitomizes ACC values: tireless innovation, love of practice and a genuine international perspective.

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Source: ACC Docket
… July 1, 2015 In 2015, ACC received more nominations for its “Top 10 30-Somethings” honor than ever before. The … DocuSign’s Senior Corporate Counsel Rachel Stoermer is at the forefront of esignatures and the legal hurdles they … director of legal affairs for Active Network, a cloud com- puting software services platform that manages …
Articles
Karina Angel and Rafael Mercado, Cuesta Campos Abogados
06/04/2013

A brief review of ten of the most important changes in Mexican labor law.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… 2013 A brief review of ten of the most important changes in Mexican labor law. Resource Details Interest Area: … and became valid since the following day. This Top Ten is a summary of the ten main amendments as well as some … contracting party/client will be considered as employer for all legal effects, including social security obligations. …
Articles
Héloïse Devoret, Virginie Guerineau, Marion Lagrange, and Clara Marco, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"
03/30/2016

This Quick Overview will, first, present the European Union (EU) regulatory framework for e-invoicing, second, identify the different e-invoices recognized by EU countries and, third, study some legal issues related to cross-border e-invoices.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Articles E-invoices: A New Legal Field for European Counsels Author Héloïse Devoret, Virginie … partners in an integrated electronic format.   Invoicing is manually intensive and may be subject to human error. … For instance, according to the European Commission website, Austria requires a storage period of 7 years whereas …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold compliance with the environment laws by ensuring the requisite disclosures, in the event of any accident or unforeseen occurrence that results (or could result) tin pollution or damage to the environment.
… Bhushan Sanyam Saxena Publication Date: 11/01/2016 It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold … infrastructure makes good commercial sense (for example, online pollution control monitoring, now mandatory in certain …
Articles
Dorothy Udeme Ufot SAN, Dorothy Ufot & Co
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: Nigeria
… Ufot & Co 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 … Nations Con- ference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) website. Of these, only the treaties with Finland, Germany, …
Articles
Tom Calendar, Ilene W. Berman, Scott M. Porter and Sedric D. Bailey
04/01/2014

Within the United States, physical markers like road signs and flags often distinguish state borders. Still, the less obvious dividing lines that separate states have the deepest impact. Legal landscapes vary widely from state to state, particularly in the employment context. For employers who manage a multistate workforce, staying compliant with all applicable laws can be a challenge. Read this article for an overview of the laws related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, marijuana use and firearm possession.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… depen ding on where in the country one lives. This is especi ally true in the employ- ment context, where laws … workplace, vary widely from state to state. W ith so many com- panies employing people in mu ltiple states in various … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2021
To start off this new year right, we’ve compiled a list of legal trends that every in-house counsel should watch.
… These 2021 trends present opportunities — and risks — for lawyers and their organizations. Below, we share how to … up the phone. But for in-house counsel, the conversation is only beginning. We engage business stakeholders to vet … of business and law. For example, Carrie completed her online MBA degree in 2020. Andrew teaches at Georgetown …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
Because US employers may face citations and hefty fines for violations of OSHA standards, it is imperative that employers adopt a renewed commitment to understanding and complying with the new requirements mandated by OSHA.
… Because US employers may face citations and hefty fines for violations of OSHA standards, it is imperative that employers adopt a renewed commitment to … the recordkeeping data it collected from employers on its website in an effort to “name and shame” employers that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/29/2024
As the impact of AI continues to expand into every aspect of business, the office of general counsel will play a key role in navigating the challenges, risks, and opportunities of AI adoption. #ACCDocket #LegalTech #AISteward
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by bigjom jom / Shutterstock.com Embracing the AI paradigm  In the swirling vortex of … interplay between leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for strategic advantage and safeguarding against its … and risks unveiled  The scope of AI’s influence is colossal and ever-expanding, presenting a dual landscape …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
Klinger admits that working virtually is far from her preferred mode of work and for her, it is important to honestly convey the challenges she faces in navigating the current situation with her global team to also give them the freedom to express their own challenges and find common solutions together.
… Date: 12/11/2020 Klinger admits that working virtually is far from her preferred mode of work and for her, it is …  (2020). ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
What is so attractive about working in-house? According to Andrew Buddle, it’s the chance to work collaboratively to solve complex problems with a long-term focus.
… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 07/01/2020 What is so attractive about working in-house? According to Andrew … time and significant corresponding labor and other costs for each major contract. The MSAs live in the Teck Contracts … the Teck Legal Hub platform debuted in 2019, offering online resources, training, and various tools, such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Maggie Warren’s red pen was busy as she read and reread the standard terms, marking up clauses with the passion of someone who can’t abide a run-on sentence. It was her first day at Vertafore, Inc., the Denver-based insurance software company and she was just getting started.
… acquisition and there were more than 50 varying templates for sell-side contracts. She quickly realized her first … together all contracts and ordering documents. “There is no reason a company our size should have 50 different … different purposes. Software — whether on premise or online, services, APIs and data can be licensed under the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
Can you see the application to those times when someone seeks your counsel on an issue? Those times are when it becomes clear they’re hoping you can find a technicality that will permit them to continue on their dangerous course.
… favorites and happily recommend to others. A big plus is that I’m basically incapable of “spoilers” when making … notion. Or at least, that’s how I think it went. I went online to verify the movie’s date and the spelling of the … unquestionably in-bounds, particularly in preparation for Compliance Week activities this past November. In one of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
The life of a mentor and coach is bittersweet. If we’re successful, we know that those whom we coach will leave and move on to better things. While we know it’s for the best, it’s still sad to see them go.
… Date: 06/01/2018 The life of a mentor and coach is bittersweet. If we’re successful, we know that those whom … leave and move on to better things. While we know it’s for the best, it’s still sad to see them go. Resource Details … to public opinion and some harsh videos I’ve viewed online, they are not looking for handouts. They want to work …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
I saw the connections and the lessons about our responsibility as in-house counsel to give time and attention to preparing for tough times not immediately before us, despite the deluge of urgent matters that we regularly face
in-house counsel to give time and attention to preparing for tough times not immediately before us, despite the deluge … was promptly set and forgotten, and the back-up key is probably somewhere in the lower dresser drawer — where … myself of excellent online resources I found at acc.com), but it resulted in an excellent working relationship …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
I believe we’ve made huge progress in recent years towards the model of the in-house lawyer as business partner, but maybe we’ll soon need a new paradigm.
… many resources. As a matter of fact, I paid out of pocket for participation in the conferences and my association fees, … considered it as an investment in myself. I think that it is an investment that paid off many times over. What has been … abound in all these events and are enhanced by online tools that facilitate the exchange of views and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
The ever-growing volume of information (and misinformation) make it challenging for businesses to stay abreast of the state of the law and the current trends. This article provides a crash course in cannabis to arm in-house counsel with basic information about this burgeoning industry.
… 101: A Primer: Making sense of the cannabis landscape in 2019 Meghana Shah Brittany Cambre Publication Date: … of information (and misinformation) make it challenging for businesses to stay abreast of the state of the law and … market valued in the billions of dollars worldwide, it is likely that a variety of businesses, from manufacturing to …
Articles
National Association of Corporate Directors
10/17/2016
30 pages

This resource discusses cyber-risk, the threat that data breaches can hold and what Directors should do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Handbook Series.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate … We wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to this handbook (in alphabetical … threats.6 Moreover, although many smaller and medium-size com- panies have historically believed that they were too …
Articles
Tony Johnson and Henry Winter, Johnson Winter & Slattery
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.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… & Slattery 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 counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
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William Elias -- general counsel and technology licensing principal, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., and Kirk Teska -- managing partner, Iandiorio & Teska
05/01/2005

Most management leaders think "committee" is a four-letter word. But in the case of patents, they're wrong. Assessing what that real value is takes more than the engineers and the lawyers, and that's where a patent committee comes in. Learn the best way to structure one and make it work for your company, and start reaping real rewards from your patent portfolio.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Managing The High Costs Of Patents: Tips For Getting The Most From Your Patent Committee Author … April 30, 2005 Most management leaders think "committee" is a four-letter word. But in the case of patents, they're … text describes what is shown in the drawings: the com­ ponents of the invention, how they work together, what …
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An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel, Hearst
08/01/2022
1 pages

Suzanne Hawkins has seen legal operations from every angle, as a practicing attorney, legal operations head, consultant, and law firm leader. An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel, Hearst, had the good fortune to speak with Suzanne about her career and get her insights on the emergence and evolution of legal operations. Click here to read the full article.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Law Department Management Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law … & Manges LLP, where she handled high-stakes litigation for GE. In 1994, GE hired her as an in-house counsel and she … this year, Hawkins attended Parsons School of Design. She is now obtaining her LLM at Fordham School of Law in Fashion …
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Foley & Lardner LLP
08/28/2013

This InfoPAK provides essential legal and practical advice about cloud computing and its increasing use in the health care industry. It explores in depth the primary legal risks associated with hosting and accessing clinical data in the cloud computing environment, including the privacy and security issues associated with the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting issues, strategies for successfully negotiating cloud agreements, and sample contract provisions for “best practice” solutions. This InfoPAK also provides valuable checklists and tools to guide health care organizations in negotiating cloud computing agreements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the use of cloud technology. Also included in this InfoPAK is a comprehensive discussion of cloud computing contracting … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202. 9 .4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Law Committee. For more information on Foley, visit their website at www.foley.com, or see the “About the Author” …
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Gil Ohana, Senior Director, Antitrust and Competition - Cisco Systems
09/19/2014

An interview with Gil Ohana

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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
… Interview l Concurrences N° 2-2013 www.concurrences.com Gil OhaNa gilohana@cisco.com l Senior Director, Antitrust … well as of counsel at a law firm. What advice do you have for law firm practitioners and government attorneys about how … a particular client, can achieve the same perspective. It is important for both internal and external advisors to have …
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