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Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/24/2021
There are a few things that are bedrock to in-house lawyers, whether you’re new to in-house or need a refresher on the fundamentals.
… Docket Article The Ultimate Business Partner: 10 Strategies for In-house Counsel Success Martin T. Guest Publication Date: … Although legal plays a critical control function, it is also an enabling function and the organization must …
Articles
Richard T. White
07/17/2007

Chairman’s Message: Operating Without a License?

… many ACC members, but are we breaking the law? The answer is, it depends. If you’re working in Ala- bama, California, … decision and other MJP activities by visiting the ACC website, www.acc.com/advocacy. Many ACC members are work- ing under this …
Articles
Tara N. Cho, Theodore F. Claypoole, Katie Hyman, Nadia G. Aram, Taylor Ey, Christine Xiao, Tyler Connor, Ting Zheng (Womble Bond Dickinson LLP)
07/17/2023
2 pages

This article discusses EU Commission decision approving the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“EU-US DPF”) as a valid transfer mechanism for sharing personal data from European Economic Area countries (those in the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) to the United States.

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Region: United States, Europe, European Union, Global
… KB) Download Save to My Resources … womblebonddickinson.com On July 10, 2023, the EU Commission approved the EU-U.S. … before October 10, 2023, and ensure your organization is prepared to comply with the EU-US DPF Principles. The … will be available on the ITA’s Data Privacy Framework website when it launches on July 17. In the meantime, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
In February 2017, ride-sharing service Uber entered into a compliance crisis after a female engineer authored a viral blog post alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. In response, the company implemented a rigorous compliance investigation and shared a report of those findings with the public. Here are the key takeaways.
… engage an outside firm to analyze any compliance issue, it is critical that you hire a compliance expert who is skilled … (April 2016). ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com , where you can browse our resources by practice area or …
Articles
Saul Howerton, Vice President, Advisory, Vistra Group
03/29/2022
2 pages

More than 4 million people in the US either quit or changed jobs in November 2021 alone. With the mass exodus of workers predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, the balance of power shifts from employers to employees. To stay competitive, companies will need to revisit their current recruitment and retention tactics. In this article, learn four key strategies for companies to consider in order to attract the best talent — and keep current employees happy.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, United States
… With the mass exodus of workers predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, the balance of power shifts from … will vary by organisation, but what’s most important is that companies embrace a mindset that where work gets done … Vistra Group This article was originally published on the website of Vistra Group on February 16, 2022.  … Saul …
Program Materials
Jonathan Block
Jeffrey Carr
Lisa Damon
10/29/2013

With the complexity of many legal situations today, the best team to solve the problem may not work in one organization, but across many. This session is designed to help you create and lead a collaborative team with members from competing law firms, consulting groups and non-legal providers. In this session, you will discover how competitive collaboration has led to success for legal department leaders. A team of experts will offer insight and criteria on the type of engagements that lend themselves to this approach; how to get people with competing interests to collaborate effectively; how to deal with conflicts if they arise; and how to plan for seamless delivery and desired results. Case studies, tools and templates will augment the interactive presentation.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… work in one organization, but across many. This session is designed to help you create and lead a collaborative team … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 808: Competitive … email. Boiled down to basics, the KB acts like a private website with areas allowing access to email, collections of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/11/2022
ACC and Empsight International LLC partner on an annual compensation survey to offer high-quality compensation data for in-house legal professionals. Participate in the 2022 survey! #inhousecounsel #compensationdata #benchmarking
… Docket Article Reliable Compensation Data for In-house Legal Professionals Blake E. Garcia, PhD … existing data available on the market for in-house counsel is notoriously variable, representing too few legal job … “individual-level” survey is structured as a conventional online survey and is intended for a single individual to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
If your company has recently embarked on a blockchain pilot program, you have an important role to play as in-house counsel. As you help shape, frame, and design contractual partnerships, your unique horizontal view across this important initiative means you are positioned to identify and manage the myriad risks, but also help share knowledge and information. You can add value by being an advocate across the C-suite to think strategically and stay apprised of important opportunities that impact the blockchain initiative.
… working with the chief privacy officer, emphasize the need for compliance, and strategize a long-term plan for managing … the Extras on page 66). As a quick reminder, blockchain is a new type of database technology that uses smart … the browser automatically directed the user to www.<name> .com . Making dot-com the default value for all browser …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/30/2024
CLOs ranked operational efficiency as their top strategic initiative, according to one of the largest CLO-focused surveys. #ACC #ACCDocket #CLOSurvey
… legal diligence. Artwork by Yellow_man / Shutterstock.com This pressure may help explain why 40 percent of CLOs … as their law department’s top strategic initiative for the coming year. To improve efficiency, 45 percent of … facing major rate hikes from outside counsel. This tension is unlikely to be sustainable in the long term. Improving …
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Linklaters
01/01/2014

This is a review of the availability and process of mediation in 21 jurisdictions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

… Review 2013 Author Linklaters January 1, 2014 This is a review of the availability and process of mediation in … 2 The EU Mediation Directive 3 Current European proposals for other alternative dispute resolution methods 5 … Litigation Partner, London katie.bradford@linklaters.com 2Return to Contents What is mediation? Mediation is a …
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Lloreda Camacho & Co, Cuesta Campos Abogados, Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega, and Crowell & Moring
09/19/2012
98 pages

This ACC Guide (formerly known as an InfoPAK) provides the reader with a general overview of the economic conditions in four pertinent Latin America countries: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

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Region: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Brazil
… 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 their lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject. … can easily be accessed for free at any Court of Appeal’s website — are not binding191, and all judicial decisions are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/27/2021
ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson discusses her inspiration for writing Take Six: Essential Habits to Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, and Unlock Opportunities.
… ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson discusses her inspiration for writing Take Six: Essential Habits to Own Your Destiny, … say, “I couldn't get it all down, do you have a book or a website?” I didn't, although I’d always had it in the back of … a difference to them. Taking a hand and helping others is important.   I noticed how a lot of successful women …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/19/2014

This resource contains sections focused on the purpose of a social media policy, what type of social media it covers, guidelines to consider, reporting violations, and amendments.

… has determined that the restrictive approach set out in this Policy to social media use by directors, officers and … under contract with the Company (" service providers ") is necessary in order to protect you and the Company from … Wikileaks); microblogging services (e.g. Twitter, Tumblr); online social networks (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace); …
Articles
Saul Howerton, Vice President, Advisory, Bill Kirwan, Vice President, Advisory, and Charlotte Hultman, Global Sector Head, Corporates, Vistra Group
03/29/2022
2 pages

With borderless talent to choose from, employers must act quickly to secure the talent they want. But rules and expectations surrounding employment are unique to each country. In this article, learn the differences to take into account when hiring workers in other countries.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, United States
… the worker has. VISTRA INSIGHTS https://www.vistra.com/insights “If you direct everything they do, if they hold … while certainly less risky than hiring contractors, an EOR is not always appropriate when hiring workers abroad, even … Vistra Group This article was originally published on the website of Vistra Group on September 23, 2021.  … Saul …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/26/2022
How transparent should you be on pay? Get the latest takeaways from ACC's 2022 Annual Meeting. #ACCDocket #in-housecounsel
… Annual Meeting ‘22: Can You Keep a Secret? The Push for Greater Transparency in the Workplace  Association of Corporate Counsel … to post pay ranges for open positions. Demographic data is also subject to disclosure in many jurisdictions, and more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2022
Particularly for small legal departments, leveraging outside counsel’s guidance on legal and regulatory compliance can inform the strategy you develop for your department and company. #ACCDocket #cybersecurity #sponsored
… Source: ACC Docket … Wright Studio / Shutterstock.com According to the ACC’s Chief Legal Officer Survey … member firm Wyrick Robbins in Raleigh, North Carolina, is to keep their top management in the loop about how they’re … on the News & Insights section of Meritas’ public website. “Providing critical information on the global …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Liu’s life has taken a few turns — a few lucky turns, according to him — and he intends to pass that luck along. But as he tells his legal department, you can’t get lucky if you’re afraid of risk.
… Liu joined Target’s 500-person legal affairs department in 2016, he set out to accomplish three goals: (1) support … inclusion efforts of the department. Liu likes to say he is a businessman first and a lawyer second, to the chagrin of … where he led the technology company’s legal department for several years. His transition from a company like Xerox, …
Articles
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
12/20/2013

A review of the state of real estate in Portugal and recent trends in 2013.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal December 20, 2013 A review of the state of real … further information please email Adam.Sargent@lbresearch.com The Real Estate Law Review Second Edition Editor David … do not apply. The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2022
When it comes to crisis, whoever leads the response can make or break a company’s reputation. Issue Outcomes’ Tony Jaques debates whether lawyers or communicators should take the lead – or both. #ACCDocket
… the danger of getting it wrong and the costly consequences for reputation. Yet the argument continues about who should … lead in a crisis. Some have argued the chief legal officer is “uniquely positioned within the organization to lead this … reputational debacle suffered by online lender Better.com, when Founder and CEO Vishal Garg thought it was a good …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
There have been many articles discussing blockchain technology over the preceding few years. And nearly as many addressing Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article asks a fundamental question: Are blockchain innovations compatible with GDPR? The opinions range from inherent conflict to nearly perfect harmony.
… Docket Article Blockchain Technology is Here — Is it Compliant with GDPR? Elene Dighmelashvili … public — to execute transactions relating to that account. For example, a Bitcoin public address looks like this: … they are asking for a donation or if they are selling or buying goods or services. Some blockchain platforms can also …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Infosys team is emerging from the storm as better lawyers and human beings.
… Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Infosys team is emerging from the storm as better lawyers and human … to our clients’ business models create new challenges for legal, from contract to employee structure. But this … times and maintain our mental well-being. We’ve planned online Yoga, exercise classes, a reading club, and kid’s …
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Yaroslav Teklyuk, Viacheslav Pieskov and Valeriia Tryfonova, Vasil Kisil & Partners
12/12/2014
11 pages

This guide provides a general overview of anti-corruption regulations in Ukraine.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Ukraine
… 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 … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Mark Roellig
07/01/2019
4 pages

Research shows that highly engaged teams significantly outperformed those in the bottom quartile. Here’s how to increase collaboration and find the leaders who will drive the cause.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
… Career Path: Looking for Exceptional Leadership? Look for Exceptionally Engaged … Member? Request a trial membership . … An engaged employee is someone who is both happy at work, and in their overall … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Mark Roellig RETIRED PREVIOUSLY GC OF FOUR FORTUNE 500 …
Articles
Michael A. Lampert
05/01/2017

By broadening the power of appeal granted to both parties, in-house counsel can make arbitration more appealing for those wanting to avoid the courtroom.

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Source: ACC Docket
… single arbitrator instead of a three-person panel — which is largely considered to be inefficient and expensive. ■■ The … litigator in private practice for 30 years. mlampert@gmail.com 38 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL MAKING ARBITRATION … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
05/03/2012

A workbook designed to guid in-house counsel as they consider whether and how to improve operation of their law departments through legal process outsourcing.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Articles Legal Process Outsourcing: A Workbook for In-House Counsel May 3, 2012 A workbook designed to guid … 11 Picking the right partner What is different about choosing an LPO provider … in usable form from Vantage Partners, www.vantagepartners.com. Please see V. Additional resources. This workbook is
Articles
Sanjeev Dhawan, Helen Fotinos, Dara Lambie, and Paul Rand
10/28/2013

This paper, written by the presenters of Annual Meeting Session 105 - Canada's Anti-Spam Law and How It Affects Your Business, discusses in detail, how to prepare your business for Canada's Anti-Spam Law "CASL".

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… specific anti-spam legislation.1 The legislation, which is often referred to as Canada’s Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” 2, … the individual has published his or her email address on a website (for example, an online profile of an individual … recipients indicate that emails from “careless@company.com” constitute spam, then any message from an “@company.com” …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
09/01/2017
12 pages

In the 2017 Trends Survey we wanted to gain a better understanding of the interplay between the personal and working life of in-house counsel. We found that work-life balance is perceived to be easier to achieve through working in-house as opposed to private practice due to access to flexible working arrangements, regardless of how readily they are accessed.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… life of in-house counsel. We found that work-life balance is perceived to be easier to achieve through working in-house … completion of the In-house Trends Survey, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your experiences, … within Australia) OR +61 3 9248 5500 ausmembership@acc.com PO Box 422, Collins Street West, Melbourne VIC 8007 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/12/2018

In the Netherlands, employers are required to try and find placement for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards are applied to expats in foreign nations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
4 pages

The cost of living crisis is a challenge that most people are facing. The double impact of rising inflation and interest rates an be crippling for many. Not only do these challenges impact peoples’ pockets but they can also have a negative impact on work performance, morale and engagement in the workplace. In a recent YuLife survey, conducted in partnership with HR Ninjas, 91% of HR professionals said that they felt a responsibility to help. It is in this context that this article sets out how, as an employer, you can provide support to your workforce.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United Kingdom
… March 16, 2023 4 pages The cost of living crisis is a challenge that most people are facing. The double impact … of rising inflation and interest rates an be crippling for many. Not only do these challenges impact peoples’ … workforce. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland in March 2023. … Eversheds …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Despite the potential overhead that comes with risk monitoring inside the company, corporate legal teams have a duty to continuously track and mitigate known risks and detect and remediate potential ones before they become liabilities.
… thing leads to another . Micro-investigations encourage in-house legal teams to begin their searches based on their … critical documents more quickly and cost-effectively than is possible during a formal investigation. Most corporate … (and outside) legal teams to find information. But for investigations — micro-investigations especially — …
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