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Articles
10/31/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses how to dispute bills with outside counsel, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the New to In-house ACC Network.*

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House
… Question I recently became the first in house counsel for a startup that has used the same BigLaw corporate counsel … detailed entries as wasteful, but much of the billed time is pretty vague, which I suppose is one line of attack. I'm … in charge of your account at the new firm in person. Buy the person dinner. Call them by their first name. Tell …
Articles
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: …
Articles
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 …
Articles
10/18/2016
6 pages

This article outlines the key benefits of a ride share service, including car and driver verification, GPS tracking and cashless transactions in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Sharing is Caring: Duty of Care and the Sharing Economy October 18, … of services to better understand the benefits and risks for companies and their staff.  There are several key … people to list, find, and rent accommodation, either online or from a mobile device, by connecting home owners …
Articles
James R. Kalyvas, Foley & Lardner
10/17/2016
8 pages

Lessons learned from devising programs to reduce products liability can point the way to creating effective information security policies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… resulting from a data breach are well known. The good news is that many of the same disciplines used to manage prod- uct … and the loss of sensitive informa- tion. It is time for manufacturers to con- front cybersecurity as an … gram maturity. For the full self-test, visit www.frost.com/cybersurvey2016. H AVING AN EFFECTIVE CYBERSECURITY …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample company services and license agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company Services and License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample company services and license agreement. Resource … a. The "[COMPANY] Platform" shall mean the [COMPANY] online [PLATFORM TYPE] platform operated by [COMPANY], which … works of the Customer information to the extent necessary for [COMPANY] to perform its obligations under this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/27/2023
11 pages

This is a sample services agreement between a company and an insurance broker, for the provision of services as insurance broker and/or risk management consultant.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Insurance Broker (US) January 27, 2023 11 pages This is a sample services agreement between a company and an insurance broker, for the provision of services as insurance broker and/or risk … consultant with respect to the lines of insurance listed in [SECTION 2]. Broker shall provide to Company the following …
Articles
Davis, Philip G.
04/01/2000

Another technological management gadget to add to the efficient law department’s toolbox.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Practical Rules for Purchasing and Implementing a Matter Management System … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … fECHNOLOGY IS AN OBV for helping to manage the law efficiently trim … Exces sive customization can make the system more com plicated than necessary which will make it more difficult …
Articles
Gillian Wong
06/01/2016
4 pages

While there are some that may argue that the essence of being a lawyer has changed little over the past century, there is no doubt that the traditional system and way of delivering legal services is being challenged.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia, United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… a lawyer has changed little over the past century, there is no doubt that the traditional system and way of delivering … these changes and, in some cases, is becoming a champion for change. Evolving role of in-house counsel The role of … and commitment ceremonies across Victoria. acla.acc.com 13VOLUME 26, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2016 strategic business …
Articles
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/ …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/21/2015

This sample consulting agreement sets forth the terms of the Consultant’s consulting relationship with the Client.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … � MODEL CONSULTING AGREEMENT (For use when Consultant is a corporate entity) This Consulting Agreement is made this … please contact Jeff Tenenbaum at jstenenbaum@venable.com or via telephone at 202-344-8138. � This bracketed …
Program Materials
Karin F.R. Moore, Leslie Ravestein, Christopher F. Robertson, Sonya Springer
10/30/2014

A panel of seasoned attorneys will examine the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and antitrust policies (drafting, implementation, etc.) in small law departments; and will address other policies companies should have in place from a general compliance standpoint.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials FCPA and AntiTrust for Small Law Author Karin F.R. Moore, Leslie Ravestein, … Red Cross National Headquarters Speakers Agenda • What is an “Effective” Compliance Program? • Focus: Antitrust … at regularly held company meetings � Webinar or other online module • Record keeping � Required or recommended …
Program Materials
Steve Roth, Norma Formanek, Dan Harper, LaKeisha Marsh, Elizabeth Wall
10/29/2014

Knowing the law is key to serving your clients. Knowing why people behave the way they do and your own strengths and weaknesses in dealing with them can make you successful. Research has shown that some of the very skills that make us technically competent as lawyers actually hurt our ability to work with other people well and move our careers forward. A panel of experts will tell you how to harness your emotional intelligence, how to measure it and how to improve it.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… Marsh, Elizabeth Wall October 29, 2014 Knowing the law is key to serving your clients. Knowing why people behave the … 1 People are watching – what do they see? Tale # 2 EQ help for the struggling peer Listen, don’t judge Solicit the … Trompnaars & Charles Hampden-Turner, Updated 3rd Edition Online Articles: Are There Universal Facial Expressions? by …
Articles
Friedrich Jergitsch, Michael Raninger and Carmen Redmann, 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: Austria
… 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 … of decisions of the court are published on a special website (www.edikte.justiz.gv.at) for a limited period. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
When a cyberattack strikes, nothing could be more important to the office of the general counsel than executing the company’s Critical Data Breach Checklist. But long before the breach occurs, steps should be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission.
… be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission. Resource … response and notifications, the primary privilege involved is the attorney-client privilege (along with its corollary, … you could access your daily news — whether by newspaper or online push notice — and find the next major data breach …
Articles
Cliff Sosnow, Greg Kanargelidis, Jack Quinn, Diane Rusignola, Mark Adkins, Michael Gans, Brock Gibson, Ernest McNee, Craig Thorburn and Renee Dankner
05/01/2007

This supplement includes articles concerning cross-border relations, M&A in Canada 2006 year in review, and insights from Dan McCarty, CLO for Imperial Tobacco Canada.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, China, European Union, United States
… 2006 year in review, and insights from Dan McCarty, CLO for Imperial Tobacco Canada. Resource Details Interest Area: … Trade Recap By Cliff Sosnow (cliff.sosnow@blakes.com), Greg Kanargelidis (greg.kanargelidis@blakes.com), and … to have been injured by the imports, and the clear message is that trade law will be used to strengthen business between …
Articles
06/12/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses possible implications resulting from a company employing a worker remotely in a different state. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… resource.) Question: We have a full time employee that is moving from Florida to California, we would like to keep … on paying out waged on termination along with penalties for non-compliance, etc. The list is daunting. You might … for worker's comp. I found a lot of good model policies online that we built on. I would also make sure to focus on …
Articles
ACC Australia
11/05/2020
28 pages

ACC Australia's profiles of women in-house counsel celebrates and showcases their extraordinary journeys. In this article, our members share their personal and professional growth, challenges they faced, and "advice to their younger self", learning from growing.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… role as an in-house lawyer. J Le Pro w p ACC Australia is part of the global ACC network consisting of more than … professional membership. 1300 558 550 ausmembership@acc.com T ACTIVATE Being a member of ACC has provided me with … workplace should support you. Check out the Minds Count website for the factors that promote a psychologically …
Benchmarking and Research Data
01/27/2016

Based on responses from over 1,300 in-house counsel in 41 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officer 2016 Survey offers legal departments, law firms, and other legal industry partners insight on the practices, trends and changes in the role of the CLO. The 2016 report examines how CLOs source work in-house, to law firms and legal service providers. In addition, the report highlights plans and historical trends in hiring, staffing and budgeting. Notable findings include what keeps CLOs up at night, how they view the future of departmental budgets and staffing, where they plan to grow their departments, and where data breaches and regulatory issues have the greatest impact.

… MB) Download Save to My Resources … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® LEARN ABOUT ISSUES keeping CLOs up at … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. May not be distributed without expressed … Corporate Counsel (ACC) Chief Legal Officers 2016 Survey is the largest global study of the most pressing issues and …
Articles
Jonathan A. Olsoff, David W. Hull
11/01/2003

This article discusses the rules of cartels, antitrust enforcement, leniency programs, and how to assess whether you are in a high-risk industry. Learn how to manage an internal cartel investigation and limit your exposure in case antitrust authorities accuse your company of participating in a cartel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
online training modules that were tailor-made for you by software consultants, a videotape with real actors … in good shape. Unfortunately, your sense of complacency is short-lived. During discussions in the hall with one of … to fix prices, you should take measures to protect your com- pany from such involvement. The likelihood that your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/19/2023
19 pages

This is a sample joint venture agreement in which the members agree to form a limited liability company.

… Venture/Operating Agreement July 19, 2023 19 pages This is a sample joint venture agreement in which the members … of the Joint Venture is to serve as the business entity for the purpose of performing the Contract, and to engage in … audit the Joint Venture’s books and records and shall have online access to view the Joint Venture’s bank account(s). …
Articles
Lex Mundi Tax Group
01/30/2017
464 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore key issues in tax formats regarding the types of taxes imposed, allowed deductions, tax rates and withholdings, residency rules, tax compliance and tax treaties across a range of jurisdictions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States, Venezuela
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Tax Desk Book A Global Practice Guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Tax Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … Zimbabwe NIL 10 10 10 Source: The Inland Revenue Board’s website at http://www.hasil.org.my Contact Information: Chen …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/03/2017
The rewards of working at a fast-growth company are plentiful. At the same time, approaching these kind of in-house legal jobs comes with a specific list of daily challenges, including handling the daily tension between rapid business growth and legal risk management, knowing when to use outside counsel vs. expanding your in-house team, hiring specialists vs. generalists, onboarding new hires in a rapidly changing environment while preserving the company culture, and calibrating internal hiring, operational systems, and external resources to company growth.
in-house counsel to share their experiences and advice for succeeding in this kind of environment. This group … question facing in-house counsel at fast-growth companies is determining the actual risks that the company is facing. … suggests taking a data-driven approach to maximize client buy in: “We explain risk and try to identify a workable path …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Many corporations have focused charitable activities within a corporate foundation to better manage their charitable giving. With such a close connection between a corporate foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be undertaken regarding any proposed transaction between the related business and the foundation.
… foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be … foundation can directly engage with third-party vendors to buy or lease equipment and supplies. Sharing of employees …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.
… Seger Publication Date: 12/17/2020 Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often … (April 2012). 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
03/29/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy, and eCommerce Forum, addresses whether the transfer of business contact "personal" data is subject to data privacy protections under European Union (EU) Law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles EU Data Privacy Protections for Business Contact “Personal” Data March 29, 2017 This … whether the transfer of business contact "personal" data is subject to data privacy protections under European Union … 2016) that the dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) address of a website's visitor constitutes personal data with respect to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
28 pages

Purchase Agreement (Finland)

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Finland
… TYPE] under the laws of Finland whose registered o?ce is at [SELLER ADDRESS] and ("Seller"), and [BUYER] ("Buyer"), … to the Buyer, and the Buyer wishes to purchase, Target for the Purchase Price. The Parties agree as follows: 1. … the on-line virtual data room at https://e-deal.cmslegal.com, copies of which are saved on the DVD/CD-Roms attached to …
Articles
ACC
02/01/2006

Determining which documents to keep and which to destroy requires your company to perform a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the company must
retain documents needed to satisfy its business operational requirements, as well as preserve documents relevant to any potential litigation. On the other hand, your company needs to hold down its costs for storing records. This balancing act becomes particularly complicated if your company is doing
business in Europe, where your company has to comply with a bewildering array of
retention requirements imposed by the various European governments.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… the other hand, your company needs to hold down its costs for storing records. This balancing act becomes particularly complicated if your company is doing business in Europe, where your company has to comply … In the UK and Ireland, supply contracts and other general com- mercial contracts must be kept for the term of the …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bolivia
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
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