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Olga Mack and Jeena Cho
04/01/2017

As employers everywhere rack their brains to find the next breakthrough in workplace efficiency, the answer is simple: mindfulness, or the “present-centered attention and awareness."

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the next breakthrough in workplace efficiency, the answer is simple: mindfulness, or the “present-centered attention … and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. olgav.mack@gmail.com Jeena Cho is the co-author of The Anxious Lawyer (ABA). … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT www.ACC.COm, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2022
Chairing ACC during COVID was a difficult challenge but as Mike Madden transitions his seat, he shares the many accomplishments realized and about the growth in law and what every in-house lawyer should know.
… know. Resource Details … AlmostViralDesign / Shutterstock.com Serving on the ACC board of directors has been a … a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. As the world is still dealing with the implications of a global pandemic, … look at their DEI functions and procedures. Stay tuned for more to come on this exciting model, including an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2017
As outspoken advocates for diverse boards, we get many questions about these services. Here’s our list of questions to ask any board placement or board readiness services.
… Getting on Board: Are Board Placement Services Right for You? Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … service, especially for women and diverse candidates, is real. It seems like everyone is getting on board — or at … placed for at least three years? Does it publish its rates online? If not, why not? Does the service track how its …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/07/2023
Remote leadership is hard. Learn how to find your groove with these 5 lessons from Legal Tech columnist Olga V. Mack. #LegalTech #RemoteWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… V. Mack Publication Date: 03/07/2023 Remote leadership is hard. Learn how to find your groove with these 5 lessons … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Overearth / Shutterstock.com Imagine throwing on your virtual headset and joining your … company’s chief legal officer on a virtual golf course for monthly one-on-one meetings. That’s precisely how a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
By fusing creativity and law, Nada Alnajafi is making waves in the legal arena as the “contract redlining expert” among the in-house community. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s
… 06/30/2023 By fusing creativity and law, Nada Alnajafi is making waves in the legal arena as the “contract redlining … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … connection in negotiation,” she shares.   https://vimeo.com/839144152/27f695ad0e?share=copy Nada Alnajafi's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
A few years ago, I wrote about a stale cliché that refuses to die, “We have to do more with less.” Since I wrote that piece, I feel like I have heard the phrase more than ever. I want to offer an alternative way to think about achieving greater results with fewer inputs that can actually be valuable and energizing to a team.
… I feel like I have heard the phrase more than ever. So, for the new year, I am taking another stab at why this … energizing to a team. A fool’s errand “Do more with less” is classic negative thinking masquerading as a positive … successful methods. When global scale can be achieved online almost overnight, does a formerly winning strategy to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/20/2020
During a crisis, corporate counsel deal with many unknowns that make answering a question like this a tricky business. We often need to make decisions long before all the facts are revealed. There are no rulebooks; no straight lines that lead to all the right answers. We can, however, take advantage of technology to ensure we are better informed during a crisis and better able to assist employees and clients.
… How In-house Leaders Can Use Technology to Better Prepare for the Next Crisis Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 07/20/2020 … hearing in one form or another: “The  COVID-19 crisis  is hurting the small business community. What are we, as a … improve how you interact and work directly with others online. Simultaneously collaborating on the same document and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2021
Being willing to embrace technology can enhance your soft skills and boost your competitive edge — making you an even better lawyer.
… increasingly commoditizing legal services. Yes, automation is taking over more routine legal tasks. Yes, artificial … solve many of today’s sophisticated business challenges. For example, lawyers often must continually re-evaluate how … example, cloud-based tools such as instant messaging and online discussion boards make it much easier to provide input …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/31/2017
Microsoft Assistant General Counsel Dennis Garcia has many roles — including an active Twitter user. Even though Twitter is an established social media platform, many lawyers still don’t have a strong Twitter presence.
… — including an active Twitter user. Even though Twitter is an established social media platform, many lawyers still … about — all things potential employers and recruiters look for. To demonstrate Twitter’s versatility and usefulness, … serves on the board of directors of Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) and strongly believes that we need to improve …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
After experiencing how ACC membership could benefit her practice and career, Michelle Gustavson has eagerly shared the value of membership with her colleagues and friends. She explains why she has become a top recruiter — and how easy it is to encourage her in-house peers to join.
… why she has become a top recruiter — and how easy it is to encourage her in-house peers to join. Resource Details … association’s wide array of in-house resources, discounts for educational programs and a network of over 35,000 … me to join ACC. They highlighted the benefits of the online resources — sample forms and policies, articles, and …
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Delbert E. Winn -- vice president and general counsel, Authentix Network, Inc.
01/01/2000

After a long negotiation with an international distributor, you may get the final draft of an agreement, and read the provisions quickly, assuming they are just boilerplate. Don't make this mistake; as standard as some of the provisions may be, in an international context, boilerplate language has the potential to be dangerous to your client.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… laws of indi vidual states The increasing harmonization of com mercial laws in Europe and South America through regional … International Contracts for the Sale of Goods CISG3 which is in effect for the United States The CISG is to … see www.cisg.law.pace.edu Pace University School of Law website CISG Art.1 This is expressly contemplated by CISG Art …
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Saria Tseng and John Schnurer
10/01/2009

Strategy is the word when it comes to approaching a quagmire of patent litigation. Regardless of the business or field of industry, it's the key to overcoming competition and protecting your market interests. Glean some food for legal thought on launching a successful global patent litigation.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Saria Tseng and John Schnurer October 1, 2009 Strategy is the word when it comes to approaching a quagmire of patent … She can be contacted at saria.tseng@ monolithicpower.com. John SChnurer is a partner of Fish & rich- ardson PC in … publicly avail- able sources, including your competitor’s website and its press releases, trade shows, competitive …
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Brenda M. Cotter
10/01/2016

Litigation is inevitable for many businesses. For small- to medium-sized companies without a litigation department, the small legal team must strategize how to proceed with or without outside help or running into conflict of interest.

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… Costs Author Brenda M. Cotter October 1, 2016 Litigation is inevitable for many businesses. For small- to medium-sized … or “bet the company” litigation where the future of the com- pany is at stake. Many larger companies have in-house … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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CMS
05/09/2014

This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision throughout Europe, suggesting homogenisation, for the moment at least, remains some distance away.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… CMS May 9, 2014 This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision … Pensions Editors: Bernd Roock | Mail: bernd.roock@cms-hs.com Introduction Pension provision varies significantly … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
Jeffrey Shane is the general counsel of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Montreal, the trade association for the world’s airlines, which represents 260 airlines and 83 percent of the world’s air traffic.
… Rena Malai Publication Date: 05/01/2016 Jeffrey Shane is the general counsel of the International Air Transport … Association (IATA) in Montreal, the trade association for the world’s airlines, which represents 260 airlines and … over the quality or cost of the legal services we were buying,” Shane says. “So we have spent the past three years …
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Boekel De Nerée
05/29/2014

This short article gives an overview of the advertising and marketing laws in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Trends About the Author of this Article This article is written and provided by: Boekel De Nerée. About the firm … The Dutch Civil Code (het Burgerlijk Wetboek or BW), for example, includes rules and regulations regarding … (20) 795 39 53 Fax: [31[ (20) 795 39 00 Email: info@boekel.com Web:www.boekel.com Boekel is one of the leading …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample business conduct policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Guidelines for Business Conduct May 25, 2017 This is a sample business conduct policy. Resource Details … course of your employment with the Company; selling to or buying anything from the Company (except pursuant to any …
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Brett Bartlett, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
11/21/2016
193 pages

This practical guide provides an overview of common wage and hour issues under US law, including the 2016 changes to the overtime regulations that will dramatically expand the group of employees who subject to overtime requirements under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … rapidly over the last ten years, and the steady increase is expected to spike in the years following implementation of …
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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jackson Lewis P.C.
01/25/2022
29 pages

As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the two-year mark, it continues to impact how and where employees in the United States work and continues to require employers to address significant issues regarding wage and hour law compliance. In this resource, find out more on how to deal with these ever-changing issues.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… a trial membership . … Jackson Lewis P.C. • jacksonlewis.com 2021 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review 2021 WAGE … 999 F.3d 668 (9th Cir. 2021). The Ninth Circuit’s opinion is an important clarification of the cognizable harm required … the food facility on the food delivery platform’s internet website at the time of the order. AB 286 also prohibits food …
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Gary Goldman
07/01/2010

It’s not surprising that age discrimination litigation is reaching record highs. With so many out of work, discriminatory discharging is easier to disguise. Learn how to litigate as both plaintiff and defendant in an age discrimination discharge case, and address such key issues as ediscovery, evidence, reduction in force and releases.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… It’s not surprising that age discrimination litigation is reaching record highs. With so many out of work, … is affiliated. He can be contacted at goldsport77@gmail. com. *This article was adapted from an article that appeared … all of which are valuable, some of which make our website an education in itself. Learn more about how our more …
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Rosemary P Jay, Hunton & Williams
12/12/2014

Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European Union

… P Jay, Hunton & Williams December 12, 2014 Proposal for the reform of the data protection regime in the European … 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 …
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Monty Raphael QC, Member of the board of trustees of Transparency International UK
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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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Block Hotel Agreement February 8, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block. Resource Details Interest Area: … 02116 TEL 617 267 5300 FAX 617 437 0794 boston@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com … This is a sample sales agreement for a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

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

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Guest Room Block Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in this agreement on a tentative basis. Resource Details … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample 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
… Hotel Group Sales Agreement Sample January 18, 2017 This is a sample hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date. … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
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Şirin Köprücü and Deborah Vaughn
08/01/2017
3 pages

As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural … Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … acla.acc.com 27VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 A s organisations … more indirectly than in Western cultures. “Communication is culture” said Edward Hall, an American anthropologist, and …
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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sterling Miller
10/10/2023
7 pages

Contract playbooks help the legal department, executive team, and sales understand which contracts are acceptable and which contracts the company will walk away from. This article walks through the process of creating a contract playbook.

… are the grease on the skids of most businesses, i.e., it is how they make money. Consequently, unless you work in a … avoidance”). Most legal departments use contract templates for their important contracts, as it speeds up the process. … playbook. The best idea is to store the master playbook online so that employees can access it easily and you can …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a non-profit organization.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contractor Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a … . … MODEL ASSOCIATION - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (For use when Consultant is an individual) This Consulting … Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the California Online Privacy Protection Act, and all rules and regulations …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form.

… Data Security Assessment Form October 17, 2016 This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form. … function: What function(s) does your organization perform for Intel: What is your organizations maturity level in … the Intel Online Privacy Notice Summary (http://www.intel.com/privacy). It is available in many languages. The Notice …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/22/2018
Companies have already begun to seek alternatives to the limited space and high salaries of Silicon Valley. Two cities that have distinguished themselves as logical alternatives are Nashville and Montreal.
… Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … For more than 40 years, the southern San Francisco Bay area … as a hub for the healthcare industry. Its economy is further boosted by its other highly successful industries, … sector, with many landing at startups, gaming companies, online publishers, and service providers. It is not unusual …
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