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Articles
Laura Effel; Maryrose E. Maness
09/01/1998

The Supreme Court’s newly created affirmative defense and a strategy for conducting investigations of sexual harassment claims in light of Burlington and Faragher and other recent court decisions.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Court’s newly created affirmative defense and a strategy for conducting investigations of sexual harassment claims in … and provides strategy for conducting inves Laura Eflel is counsel to Baker Mckenzie tigations of sexual harassment … DEFENSE March/April 1991 is available online wwwacca.com/protected/puhs/docket/ma97/ privilege.html The Supreme …
Articles
Mark Roellig
01/01/2013

Mark Roellig, executive vice president and general counsel, MassMutual Financial Group shares his daily routine, including what kind of audio book he likes to read.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… i don’t allow myself to go back to my office until the cup is empty (helpful strategy for us introverts; you have to drink fast or chat!). interact … extra mile isn’t about distance—it’s about results. btlaw.com 12:32 pm Call from the Chair of the Audit Committee. yep, …
Articles
Stasia Kelly
03/29/2006

Read the interview with Stasia Kelly about the importance of managing a corporate crisis.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… someone needs to take immediate ac- tion—and that someone is likely to be or include inside counsel. But there are … rules that applied in their industry or to their com- pany or to approve their company’s accounting policies. … financial and account- ing training on an on-going basis for inside counsel who deal with these issues. Just as CEOs …
Articles
John Pueschel, Mark Henriques
05/06/2023
4 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses how remote and hybrid work bring new legal and compliance challenges for in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Atrium Senior Associate General Counsel Beth Mabe … considerations employers need to be aware of. This article is based on their presentation. For many organizations, labor … e.womblebonddickinson.com/the-evolving-dance/p/1?utm_source=Website&utm_campaign=The+Evolving+Dance … This resource from …
Program Materials
Dan Puterbaugh, Monica Reinmiller and Sarah Sederstrom
04/11/2016

Map out key areas of compliance and risk management that can be addressed through effective contract management. Discuss contracting best practices that experienced in-house practitioners have developed to support compliance and risk management. Explore tips for performing a contract risk audit to identify contracts where additional language should address major risks. Identify best practices and tools that your peers use to analyze and address key risks posed by a proposed contract.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… to support compliance and risk management. Explore tips for performing a contract risk audit to identify contracts … employment agreements, etc.) Questions to ask: What is the business model? What does your overall risk matrix / … Guidelines for Creating Enforceable Contracts Online - (Quick Counsel) …
Articles
Michael Broeders, 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?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… 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 … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Mauhan M. Zonoozy
02/05/2014
14 pages

This article provides startups and entrepreneurs with a cursory guide on when to consider hiring their company’s in-house legal counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… An in-house legal department can be a valuable solution for the challenges entrepreneurs face both early and later in … counsel?”1 I. Introduction The purpose of this article is to provide startups2 and entrepreneurs with a cursory … COUNSEL: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Dec. 2001), http://www.acca.com/Surveys/census01$IV. (Indicating that almost 75% of …
Articles
Michael Irwin Meltzer
04/01/2008

Read this 2009 Communicator Award-winning article! <br/>Discusses how legal doctrines shape the corporate social responsibility (CSR) debate, enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it in your role as corporate attorney.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles A Field Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility for In-House Counsel Author Michael Irwin Meltzer March 31, … enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it … equipment, mainly for water and gas industries. The com- pany flourished in postwar baby boom America, and had …
ACC
07/01/2019
16 pages

The honorees for the 2019 Top 10 30-Somethings exemplify the best traits of ACC membership. They are all pioneers in their own unique ways – going above and beyond in their organization, assisting others in the in-house industry, and devoting themselves to their own individual communities.

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Region: United States, Canada
… Author ACC July 1, 2019 16 pages The honorees for the 2019 Top 10 30-Somethings exemplify the best traits … to ACC Docket TOP 10 The Power of Collaboration. saul.com The new Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr now has a deeper … at Capital One, one of St. Aude’s main responsibilities is overseeing the review process for the bank’s syndicated, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/23/2023
19 pages

This is a sample services agreement regarding vehicle parts development and supply between a supplier and a client company.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Parts Development Agreement March 23, 2023 19 pages This is a sample services agreement regarding vehicle parts … Company shall not be required to accept or make payment for goods delivered to Company that are in excess of … sell or deliver, or Company is unable to accept delivery, buy or use, the goods or services covered by this Order, as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/04/2017

This is a sample property management agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Property Management Agreement Sample February 4, 2017 This is a sample property management agreement. Resource Details … OF MANAGER 11 8.1. Management Fee 11 8.2. Reimbursement for Expenses 11 ARTICLE IX. INSURANCE 11 9.1. Insurance … or other persons, in each case, who are experienced in the buying and selling of businesses. If the two arbitrators fail …
Program Materials
Megan Holstein, H. Frasier Ives, Kevin Manning, René Thorne
10/31/2014

Join an experienced panel of attorneys to receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Employee Benefit Issue Spotting for the Non-Benefits Lawyer Author Megan Holstein, H. Frasier … receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer. … to more lower-income employees – Core 60% AV plan with a “buy up” option, or less than 60% AV “skinny MEC” type of plan …
Articles
ACC
02/07/2012
17 pages

The ACC Value Index: Key Insights

…   A ss oc ia ?o n   of  C or po ra te  C ou ns el   What  is  Most  Important  to     In-­‐House  Counsel?   The  top …  saying  in  business  that  no  one  ever  got  fired  for  buying  IBM.  This  firm  is  like  that:  you  are   …
08/06/2015

Illinois Proposal 15-04 - Rules 705 and 716

… writing. Cornmen t Screened [9j The purpose of screening is to assure the affected parties that confidential … matter. Additional screening measures that are appropriate for the particular matter will depend on the circumstances. … a lawyer’s name or firm name, address, email address. website, and telephone number; the kinds of services the …
Program Materials
Patrick Ambrose, Matthew Benz, Amar Sarwal, Mathias Schulze Steinen
06/01/2015

A panel discussion on the threats to the independence of in-house counsel across Europe and, in particular, how privilege rules may vary in different practice areas.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… Program Materials Legal Privilege for In-house Lawyers in the EU Author Patrick Ambrose, Matthew … Request a trial membership . … AUSTRIA UK IRELAND BELGIUM FRANCE SPAIN SWEDEN NORWAY DENMARK FINLAND GERMANY NL …
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for the 2025 Walk to the Hill Event .   Walk to the Hill is an annual day of advocacy, when hundreds of lawyers, law … please reach out to James Coughlin at james.coughlin@dell.com . Register for the Walk by clicking below, or by visiting the Equal Justice Coalition website. … Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St. Boston, …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
03/06/2014

Information regarding tax liabilities of liquidators and receivers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles To Retain or Not to Retain: That is the Question - Key Decision on Obligations of Liquidators and Receivers for Tax Liabilities Author Ashurst LLP March 6, 2014 … Partner Sydney T: +61 2 9258 6602 E: tony.ryan@ashurst.com Michael Sloan Partner Melbourne T: +61 3 9679 3027 E: …
Articles
Ashurst
04/01/2013

A useful timetable to use when dealing with a takeover.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Articles Timetable for a Takeover Offer Under the German Takeover Act (WpÜG - … deal. 1 X -42 Start of drafting the offer document. It is advisable to approach BaFin3 at an early stage to gain … T: +49 (0)69 97 11 27 08 E: reinhard.eyring@ashurst.com Martina Rothe Counsel T: +49 (0)69 97 11 28 84 E: …
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 …
Articles
Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
08/17/2021

Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the development, hosting, or running of all or part of its applications and information to a third party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for your in-house contract needs.

Resource Details
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Ten Issues and Tips to Consider When Negotiating Contracts for Cloud Solutions Author Jacob Kojfman, Legal Counsel, CGI … Consultants Inc. August 17, 2021 Cloud computing is an environment where a business outsources the … party, and away from the business’s hardware and premises. In this Top Ten, learn how to utilize this technology for
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 …
Articles
Daniel P. Westman, Jeremy B. Merkelson
05/29/2014

Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Private Companies Now Subject to SOX Whistleblower … 2014 Private employers should consider the steps discussed in this article to avoid potentially costly litigation. … the objective "reasonableness" of a complainant's belief is typically determined "based on the knowledge available to …
Articles
Akerman Senterfitt, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Florida, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Florida Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Akerman Senterfitt Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … schedule are available on the Division of Corporation’s website at http://www.sunbiz.org. Registration forms, such as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Hotel Group Sales Contract January 18, 2017 This is a hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
Articles
Roger E. Herman
09/17/1998

A checklist of issues to discuss with colleagues on the legal implications of future human resources practices.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Transition...Transformation: Forecast for the Work Place Author Roger E. Herman September 17, 1998 … would spoil your fun and dampen your creativity Creativity is important because employers face many unprecedented issues … form at the back of this issue 104 or online www.acca.com/education/amhome.html by Roger Herman cautionary role …
05/17/2018

Best Practices in Risk Assessment - presentation held in Sydney 17 May 2018.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
in Risk Assessments What, why, how, and when acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by: Georgie Farrant, … place  Consider expected standards and legal requirements for mitigating controls  Organise findings and … breach of the law  Common law countries: if document is created for the dominant purpose of legal advice it can be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

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

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Program Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold … are net, non-commissionable. Hotel is not responsible for the payment of commissions to any entity or individual … service marks in promotional materials (whether printed, online, or otherwise), Group will provide such materials to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/15/2009

Two sample resumes that could be used as models when you are applying for a new job.

… resumes that could be used as models when you are applying for a new job. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … reasons, RIF, new challenge, etc.), and 5. whether there is anything on their resume they need to explain. What should … (713) 622-0175 • Cell: (713) 705-4219 johneberry@gmail.com EXPERIENCE ANHEUSER-BUSCH – Houston, Texas January 2004 - …
Program Materials
Bernadette Bulcan, William Garcia
05/22/2012

The ability to effectively manage<br />outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing, and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company, developing lists of providers and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms, implementing alternative billing models, and using legal project and process management techniques with your outside counsel to streamline your engagements.<br />

… The ability to effectively manage<br />outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn tips … your company, developing lists of providers and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms, … their outside counsel. Law firms submit electronic bills online to legal department Invoice is automatically processed …
Program Materials
Robert Ambler, Mary Katherine Arthur, Stephen Epstein, John Sardar
10/19/2016

With the US Department of Justice (DOJ) collecting record corporate fines this year, your board asks if your company’s compliance is up to par. How do you respond? How do you gauge your program? This session will analyze the DOJ’s Federal Sentencing Guidelines for the Prosecution of Business Organizations, set out your minimum requirements, and lay out best practices that you can implement. This will cover leadership, risk assessments, policy development, communications, training, establishment of controls, and monitoring and testing of controls. Presenters will offer firsthand experiences (both positive and negative) and best practices for building and maintaining your compliance program.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… this year, your board asks if your company’s compliance is up to par. How do you respond? How do you gauge your … will analyze the DOJ’s Federal Sentencing Guidelines for the Prosecution of Business Organizations, set out your … Questions??? Presenters: Kate Arthur mary.arthur@mclaneco.com Steve Epstein steve.epstein@boeing.com John Sardar …
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