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Mark Webber, U.S. Managing Partner and Hannah Blake, Trainee Solicitor, Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley)
06/30/2017

This Top Ten provides 10 steps you can take to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… provides 10 steps you can take to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation. Resource Details Interest Area: … (GDPR) less than a year away being ' GDPR ready ' is a key focus for many organisations. But this task is one which extends …
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Mark Webber, US Managing Partner-Silicon Valley; Hannah Blake, Trainee Solicitor-Silicon Valley
09/18/2017

This brief resource outlines the top ten steps to operationalise the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: GDPR
Region: European Union, Global
… Regulation (GDPR) less than a year away being 'GDPR ready' is a key focus for many organisations. But this task is one which extends … we provide the top 10 steps to operationalise the GDPR in your organisation. 1. Understand your organisation's …
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Nelson Adrian Blish and Sharon P. Stiller
07/01/2009
10 pages

Need to know what your staff is doing when they’re on company time but away from the office? GPS systems are standard-issue features on virtually all vehicles and PDAs, yet few employers are using the technology to monitor company activity or property. This article explains how employers can implement GPS tracking without infringing on individual privacy rights.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Stiller July 1, 2009 10 pages Need to know what your staff is doing when they’re on company time but away from the … had a history of accidents. The lawyer representing the com- pany suggested an agreement with the em- ployee as a … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
… Compensation Data for You Compensation benchmarking reports intended for … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across seven demographic segments where …  survey, which was structured as a conventional online survey and intended for single individuals to report …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Needs Summary Worksheet Example

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Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Need Area Sub-Area Org Category Comments 1 Provide means for contract clause management CM Clause mgmt ANI New 2 … to opt out of iManage for work session when connectivity is poor DM Access EPLO Enhancement 22 Improve collaboration … services Service Req Tracking ILO Italy New 193 Improve online training for clients and internal legal staff in
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Press Millen
04/26/2011

This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and to give the non-litigious company some strategies for avoiding them.

… Articles Litigation for the Non-Litigious Company: Avoiding the Eight Pitfalls of … Author Press Millen April 26, 2011 This whitepaper is intended to identify those eight litigation pitfalls and … and Litigation. Email Press Millen at PMillen@wcsr.com. 2Litigation, to put it bluntly, is not cheap. Nor would …
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Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
7 pages

In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that in-house counsel build strategies to protect the companies. This article answers ten questions regarding events and event planning during Covid-19. This article was originally published in June 2020.

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Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Legal Q&A for Association Events in the COVID-19 Era: Strategies for an … that they continue to hold and plan virtual ones – there is no shortage of legal considerations to take into account. … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … In this tumultuous landscape, it's important that …
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Erin Meyer, affiliate professor of organizational behavior, specializing in cross-cultural management, INSEAD
10/22/2014
5 pages

This article focuses on the author's tool called "The Cultural Map" and the scales representing the management behaviors where cultural gaps are most common.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… just one or two dimensions—the Japanese are hierarchical, for example, or the French communicate in subtle ways. This … your shortcomings, or when your Japanese clients want buy-in from the cook and the cleaner before reaching a … about how people from other cultures operate. The truth is that culture is too complex to be measured meaningfully …
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Kathy Barlow -- vice president and client executive, Middle Market Practice for Marsh USA, and Kirk Pasich -- senior partner, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky
02/01/2006

Insurance claims made in the wake of a disaster must be done quickly, but carefully, to maximize a company's recovery. Learn the best ways to document damage and claim the proper type of loss for maximum insurance coverage, and gain tips on working with an insurance broker and risk manager.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Disasters and Insurance: Lessons for Businesses from Katrina and Rita Author Kathy Barlow -- … also dis- covered that getting their insurance claims paid is much more complex than they had anticipated. How a company … available. Educate whoever is managing the claim. If your com- pany doesn’t have an experienced risk manager—mean- ing …
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Suzanne Flaton-Origenes and Brendan J. Jones
10/01/2013

A license agreement that reflects US antitrust law should be simple and straightforward. Like a well-tailored suit paired with classic pumps, it needs no frills or adornments. This article provides an overview of the primary US antitrust statutes applicable to licensing, and recommends drafting approaches to commonplace competition considerations for license agreements.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… not need any fancy, extra stuff. However, this article is neither a primer on US antitrust law, nor an exhaustive … and plastics divisions. suzanne.flaton-origenes@basf.com Brendan J. Jones is counsel for BASF Corporation, where … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/14/2018
9 pages

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and related documents. This checklist will help prioritize CLM features and functionality when choosing a platform.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… March 14, 2018 9 pages Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and … any contract type. Benefit: No limitations on sell-side or buy- side contract creation and tracking. ○ ○ ○ … Each contract automatically goes to the right person for approval, including instances where multiple approvers …
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Stephen Le, Managing Partner, Le & Tran Trial Lawyers
08/16/2022
4 pages

No foreign judgement, decision or arbitral award can take effect in Vietnam until approved by the Vietnamese Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the country where the judgement or award originated, is based on a reciprocal agreement, and is compliant with Vietnamese law. This article is an overview of the Vietnamese Court's recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgements and arbitral awards.

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Region: Vietnam, Asia
… Court, provided the foreign judgement or arbitral award is in accordance with a treaty between Vietnam and the … Stephen may be contacted at hoangchuong.le@letranlaw.com. LinkedIn profile: … awards. This article was originally published on the website of Le & Tran Trial Lawyers on August 29, 2021.    … …
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Carolyn Frantz, Senior Counsel, Shannon Yavorsky, Partner, Heather Sussman, Partner, Ryan McKenney, Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
03/17/2022
3 pages

In this article, learn five best practices that shareholders, customers, and ESG rating agencies focus on when assessing a company’s ESG fitness as it relates to data privacy and security, and the steps companies can take now to improve their compliance posture in this important area.

… (“ISS”) grades company ESG programs (www.issgovernance. com/file/products/qualityscore-techdoc.pdf), in part, on … also considers governance factors like how often the board is briefed on information security issues and how many … Sutcliffe LLP This article was originally published on the website of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on January 31, …
Program Materials
Charlotte Karila Vaillant
09/24/2009

This material discusses why you need to market your law department, how to market your law department, positioning
Internal communication, and how to create and demonstrate added value.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… surveys � Training � Trainings in marketing and management for In-house lawyers � Trainings with staff and line … process, skills analyses, leadership) www.signe-distinctif.com 24/09/2009 2 The evolution of law departments CONFERENCE … progress ? Marketing isn't The answer, but marketing is an answer e 24,60% 30,40% 27,50% 17,30% Less than 6 years …
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Oleksander Plotnikov and Oleksander Zadorozhnyy, Arzinger
12/12/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Ukraine
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … access to the Register of Personal Databases through a website, managed by the administrator of the Register …
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Habib Khan, LLM
06/01/2014
5 pages

It has become increasingly easy for both small and large organizations to open up international business channels and source business operations worldwide. One area of increasing influence is the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region. While those opportunities can prove to be beneficial to companies seeking to broaden global markets, they can also open the doors to predatory or other unscrupulous business practices orchestrated by scammers, creating legal headaches and wreaking havoc for those companies down the road.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
… LLM June 1, 2014 5 pages It has become increasingly easy for both small and large organizations to open up … operations worldwide. One area of increasing influence is the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region. While … in authoring an article for EMEA Briefings? Visit www.acc.com/accdocket/ edguide.cfm, or contact Associate Editor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
The recruitment, orientation, and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that company boards face. One of the hallmarks of a successful board (and a successful company) is the ability to recruit and effectively integrate new directors into its culture and processes through director succession discussions, as well as a well-crafted director selection and an orientation and education program.
… and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that … SHEET Conduct a self-assessment. The recruiting process for a prospective director should begin with an internal … about the company, including SEC filings, the company’s website, media stories, and analyst reports. The candidate …
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Thomas G. Melling, Kenneth A. Younge, and Jeffrey M. Kuhn
09/01/2017

Unlike current global trends, US patent applicants are facing an increasing requirement to disclose all prior known art to the US Patent and Trademark Office. With this in mind, in-house counsel must strengthen due diligence practices. Here’s what to expect.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… list an investor living outside of the United States. It is important for global legal departments operating inside of … you standardize your work- flow and lower the cost of your com- pany’s prior art search, so you can plan for how courts … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Carolyn Herzog, EMEA Regional Counsel, Symantec Corporation, UK
10/01/2009

Top ten tips on how to thoroughly understand and be able to define in-house counsel's role and communicate a shared vision to demonstrate collaboration and unity between legal and business.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Speaking the Language of Your Business Partners Author … 1. Understand How Value is Defined. In order to define and defend the value of the … is never easy to make the time, staying connected through online tools, listserves, and local meetings offers valuable …
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Frederick V. Perry
06/01/2009

Representing a company outside the familiarity of the States can be a three-fold lesson in corporate etiquette, culture and law. In the Arab Middle East, these findings hold especially true. Follow this author’s firsthand experience and take away some tips on negotiating transactions abroad.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, United States
… 68 June 2009 Doing business outside of your home country is a challenge. There are cross-cultural issues that are … on islamic law. He can be contacted at fvperry@aol.com. ACC Docket 69 June 2009 Throughout the Qur’an is the … section. And if you check each individual country on the website, you can find reason not to venture outside the …
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Oliver Schulz, Sandra Pohlman and Rainer Friedrich, df-mp
11/04/2014
12 pages

In this Getting the Deal Through guide, learn about patent issues in Germany, including patent enforcement proceedings, scope and ownership of patents, defenses, remedies, licensing, and patent office proceedings.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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Wilson Ang
Norton Rose Fulbright (Asia) LLP
12/12/2014

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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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… 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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Eloise Matsui, Partner, Stephanie Poon, Senior Associate, Natasha Law, Associate, Stephenson Harwood LLP
03/21/2022
3 pages

ESG considerations can play a key role in the restructurings of distressed businesses. This article examines what should be the ESG playbook for companies or insolvency practitioners implementing a restructuring.

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Region: Global, Asia, Hong Kong
… practitioners implementing a restructuring. Why ESG is a relevant consideration in restructurings The level of … litigation risks | Stephenson Harwood - ESG (esglegalhub.com). • Continued growth of sustainable finance: The already … Harwood LLP  This article was originally published on the website of Stephenson Harwood LLP on January 20, 2022. … …
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Deborah P. Felt and Viviana L. Heger
11/01/2018

During emergency events or routine spills, in-house counsel will need to understand the applicable reporting laws. Here's a practical checklist of key regulatory requirements to simplify reporting.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… steps. In the event of an incident, ask: What substance is involved? Was there a release into the environment? Was … to cost-recovery litigation. deborah.p.felt@andeavor.com Viviana L. Heger is counsel in Meyers Nave’s Land Use and … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, a Lex Mundi member firm for Canada
03/17/2014

The question and answer format of this article makes it an accessible, quick read for those looking to do business in Manitoba.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Canada, Manitoba Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, … Dorfman Sweatman LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … 204.934.2592 Fax: 204.934.0592 E-mail: svd@tdslaw.com Website: www.tdslaw.com/svd Silvia’s practice is concentrated …
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David A. Kessler
12/01/2008

Imagine receiving a request from your sales department to approve a possible client's non-disclosure agreement - an agreement that you must approve and sign in order for the client to meet with the department. While the NDA is quite similar to your own, it is missing specific terms and conditions and could therefore present some serious risks for your company. This article explores what in-house counsel can do to mitigate these risks.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
for the client to meet with the department. While the NDA is quite similar to your own, it is missing specific terms … that it generally covers the a reas address ed by your own com pany’s NDA. As a result , you’re incl ined to appr ove … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
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Fernanda Schmid, Robert B. Hubbell, Nathan D. Taylor and Daniel A. Nathan
05/01/2015

Cyberthreats cannot be eradicated, but they can be managed. Every in-house counsel should be able to answer the following questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?

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Source: ACC Docket
… Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. ■■ Step three. Prepare … to address them. Some public companies have cyber-risk com- mittees. On a daily operation level, managing the risk … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2017
Rose Marie Glazer, vice president, deputy general counsel, and corporate secretary of American International Group (AIG), has some advice for in-house counsel who may not always be invited to executive table: invite yourself. And for those who aspire to advanced roles within (or outside of) the legal department, she says to have a plan, but to also embrace the twists and turns that life will undoubtedly throw your way.
… of American International Group (AIG), has some advice for in-house counsel who may not always be invited to executive … typical day in the office look like? Rose Marie:  There is no typical day! And that is what I really love about my …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
It’s tough enough to grow a legal department post acquisition, but try doing it while supporting the airport industry during a pandemic. Read more about the accomplishments of #ACCTop30s awardee C. Whitfield Caughman, DGC of Paradies Lagardere. #inhousecounsel #career #ACCDocket
… #ACCDocket Resource Details … Whitfield Caughman went in-house because she wanted not only to solve problems but to … eliminated wasteful storage space. “Things that are good for the environment are also good for business,” notes … president of legal and compliance, Whitfield’s next task is developing a compliance workstream. ACC has been a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Papanikitas was also drawn to the opportunity to join a new, lean legal team that tackles the broad range of legal challenges that Kimberly-Clark Australia encounters. He insists that every day is different because of that wide range of legal issues.
… Australia encounters. He insists that every day is different because of that wide range of legal issues. … architects relish the end product, whatever that may be. For a lawyer, a tangible end product can be difficult to … inspiration and maybe competition. “My brother worked in the fastmoving consumer goods industry, so I had seen …
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