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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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample agreement between a hotel and client.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Hotel and Client February 10, 2017 This is a sample agreement between a hotel and client. Resource … Request a trial membership . … [DATE] Contract Prepared for [NAME] Meeting Planner [ORGANIZATION NAME] [STREET … and/or renegotiate the terms and conditions outlined. In the interim, should another organization want to book …
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Stephen A. Maloy - General Counsel for the Asia Pacific Region, General Electric; Tiffani Alexander.
05/20/2008

Managing the legal department of a large company is no easy task, but when you add the responsibility of being in charge of an entire region, the responsibility can be daunting. Hear from Stephen A. Maloy about the differences and difficulties of dealing with an international law department.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Stephen A. Maloy Author Stephen A. Maloy - General Counsel for the Asia Pacific Region, General Electric; Tiffani … 19, 2008 Managing the legal department of a large company is no easy task, but when you add the responsibility of being … a cross-border company manage local sensitivities? www.acc.com/resource/v7270 Building a Global Law Department As …
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Maryrose Delahunty; Invocon, Inc.
07/01/2014
2 pages

This article argues that impulsive personalities that tend to make last-minute decisions and dynamically change plans are drawn to small law departments.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Audience: Small Law Departments
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Maryrose Delahunty VICE PRESIDENT AND … and I have some opposite personality tendencies. One of us is a planner, and the other basically operates off a wing and … unusual, until I met my husband. After we got married, for some reason, we always seemed to mentally collide when …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
The amount of digital content keeps growing exponentially. This obviously has tremendous environmental implications. At three percent of the global electricity supply, and accounting for about two percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, data centers have the same carbon footprint as the aviation industry.
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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
… percent of the global electricity supply, and accounting for about two percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, data … media we used to keep locally, like CDs, DVDs, etc., is replaced by virtual cloud counterparts, I got curious: … as possible. But many of these companies will cut costs by buying the cheapest, not necessarily the cleanest, energy …
Articles
Boekel De Nerée
05/29/2014

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

Resource Details
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 …
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Meritas
07/01/2013

An easy reference guide to employee non-compete agreements across borders. It sets out the key considerations to take into account when drafting, updating and enforcing non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants in different jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… -5- -6- A U S T R IA As long as the employment contract is effective, employees have a duty of confidentiality … with this regulation, the employer may claim compensation for the damage incurred or, alternatively, require that the … “minimum-compensation”). Bützow Attorneys Ltd. www.butzow.com Mr. Timo Jarmas Tel: +358 3 3138 2800 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample business conduct policy.

Resource Details
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/25/2014

This is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations equal opportunity clause.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Equal Opportunity August 25, 2014 This is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations equal … and Clauses 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. As prescribed in 22.810(e), insert the following clause: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY … the Contractor shall comply with this clause, except for work performed outside the United States by employees who …
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Travel Security Services Limited, a joint venture of International SOS and Control Risks
10/18/2016
6 pages

Prior to deployment, travellers should be briefed on the current threat and the necessary level of awareness, as well as the range of possible targets, in order to adjust their plans accordingly.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Europe
… returning from conflict areas to their countries of origin is an important factor in this increase and the threat posed … State (IS) movement. While no data is yet available for 2016, a sharp increase in Islamist extremist-inspired … to IS but acting without direct instruction. The role of online communities and so-called ‘virtual planners’ should …
Articles
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 …
Articles
XL Catlin
10/18/2016
4 pages

This article provides a quick description and practical tips regarding 10 key contract clauses in professional services agreements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… as anything else. And a key ingredient in managing risk is having the right professional services contract in place. … as a quick guide, is in no way intended as a substitute for the full XL Catlin Contract eGuide for Design … prevention and risk management information visit xlgroup.com/dp/resources Learn more. Free PDHs available at …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

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

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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: 05/01/2015
This article focuses on a few of the more significant concerns from the perspective of corporate counsel in selecting an arbitrator for commercial arbitrations. It highlights potential ways to overcome these concerns and, therefore, create a more positive and satisfactory experience with the arbitral process.
… Arbitratorintelligence.org. This nonprofit venture is collecting quantitative feedback from counsel and other … Public rating systems already exist for lawyers (see avvo.com , for instance) and, given that many arbitrators are also … arbitrators and their decision making.” According to its website, Arbitrator Intelligence is collecting quantitative …
Articles
Sabine Chalmers - chief legal officer, InBev
07/01/2006

International borders have been coming down for some time providing even more opportunities than ever before for international work. Do you have an adventurous spirit? Find out if you can afford to take the risks involved in redefining your career to serve internationally.

… June 30, 2006 International borders have been coming down for some time providing even more opportunities than ever … • • • In brief Y ou’ve heard that the world is becoming a global mar-ketplace, but what does that mean? … nY State bar. She can be reached at Sabine.Chalmers@inbev.com. 32ACC Docket July/August 2006 for EU nationals,” and as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms, rates and revenue.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Rooms, Rates and Revenue Agreement February 10, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement regarding hotel guest rooms, … (“Hotel”) agree to the following terms and conditions for the [EVENT NAME] (“Event”) as follows: DATES OF EVENT … by the final room audit. Unless otherwise indicated in this Agreement, Hotel does not guarantee room type, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/29/2021
As more companies move to the cloud — or between cloud service providers — in-house counsel need to know the basics of the business and contract terms.
… move to the cloud — or between cloud service providers — in-house counsel need to know the basics of the business and … stay up-to-date on cloud developments. Cloud computing is one of the most significant IT developments in the last … on investments; it does not make much economic sense for every business to invest in underused IT resources. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2021
Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood.
… 11/01/2021 Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood. Resource Details … greater trust and importantly, greater understanding in an increasingly complex world where corporate speak and … institutions. Ultimately, we deliver a new level of value for people dealing with a world that’s becoming faster and …
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