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Lawrence Guo, Jade & Fountain PRC Lawyers
09/19/2014
10 pages

This "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide reviews M&A legislation and procedures in China.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… 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 … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Once the company is public, it steps into the limelight with the bright lights of consumers, regulators, and investors firmly set on its business and reputation. This article gives you a few tips to prepare for this new reality.
… Axel Viaene Publication Date: 03/01/2017 Once the company is public, it steps into the limelight with the bright lights … reputation. This article gives you a few tips to prepare for this new reality. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … shareholder meeting. The company needs to upgrade its website and set up an investor relations department. The …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
56 pages

This is a sample employee handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Handbook February 27, 2023 56 pages This is a sample employee handbook. Resource Details Interest … From Us � 6Equal Employment Opportunity Policy � 6Requests for Accommodation � 6Policy Against Unlawful Harassment and … policy governs employee use of social media, including any online tools used to share content and profiles, such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will address the OFAC and BIS prohibitions against evasion and facilitation, will provide examples of what can go wrong, and will conclude with best practices for preventing violations.
… Control Evasion and Facilitation Prohibitions — A Trap for Unwary In-house Counsel Robert J. Ward, Jr. Jan Farley … of Industry and Security (BIS [Department of Commerce]) is trending sharply upward . For example, in June 2014, BNP … “. . . sell, transfer, export, re-export, finance, order, buy, remove, conceal, store, use, loan, dispose of, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member
02/16/2017
27 pages

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Contract for Sale of Real Estate Author Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member February 16, 2017 27 pages This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to … agreed that Seller is selling the Property and Buyer is buying the Property “As-Is, Where-Is and With All Faults,” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Business Conduct and Ethics Sample May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy. … follow our code. Our code provides important guidelines for interacting with customers, industry partners, and our … on the company’s intranet site at http://i.acti v epowe r .com/hr/ P ages/default.as p x . You should refer all calls or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/24/2022
Safeguard Medical CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management program. #ACCDocket
… CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management … possible with transparent collaboration.   This article is written with in-house counsel or other team members tasked … activities. Some vendors offer perpetually updated, online schedules promising compliance. This approach creates …
Articles
Dominic Emmett and Nicholas Edwards, Gilbert + Tobin
11/05/2014
17 pages

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: Australia
… Gilbert + Tobin November 5, 2014 17 pages What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … a newspaper and also on the centralised insolvency notice website. This date may not be less than 14 days after the …
Program Materials
Timothy Donovan -- vice president & general counsel, Netsmart Technologies, Inc.; Jennifer E. Fisher -- general counsel, Marchall & Swift/Boeckh; Neil J. Ginn -- corporate counsel, WEG Electric Corporation; Gerald Strachan -- managing attorney, AIG, Inc.
05/19/2009

A guide to managing a corporate legal department. Provides guidance on managing employees, managing outside counsel, financial matters, records retention, and the use of metrics.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Institute & In-house Paralegal Program This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2009 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com � � � � � Tuesday, May 19 4:15-5:45pm 110 Law Department … would cont ain financial information. Also, the vendor's website (investor section) maybe another source for financial …
Articles
Jane Mallor McBride, Antonie (Toni) Wells Whittier
07/01/2007

There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. This article discusses new ways of thinking about the concept and offers suggestions for bringing it into your office.

… Wells Whittier June 30, 2007 There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. … acc-dFW. She can be reached at jane.mcbride@ optimuslegal.com. antonie (toni) WellS Whittier founded Whittier legal …
Articles
Chantal Bernier
01/01/2015

This article focuses on the main vulnerabilities and best practices in data protection - a view from the inside.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… an “alert”, so to speak, to the vulnerabilities to watch for in protection of personal information. It is also an observation on some best practices in that regard. … Certain Federal Entities, we found that none of them had com- pleted Threat and Risk Assessments (“TRAs”) before …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2017

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Check The Drama At The Door: A Ten-Point Checklist For Avoiding And Resolving Workplace Conflict (Long Form) February 25, 2017 This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace … 858-652-3117 | E-mail: patti.perez@ogletreedeakins.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Articles
James R. Buckley - associate general counsel, Lockheed Martin Corporation
01/03/2005

How many times have you reviewed outside counsel invoices in shock at just how much two firm lawyers can cost? Do you find yourself wondering, 'Why do things have to be this way, and can I do anything else to lower the bills?' In the first installment of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside counsel that are discussed in parts two and three.

… of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside … of w hat clients purchase from lawye rs is pedes trian, com modity-lik e, and chea p; but at the other end of the con …
Articles
Colleen Kotyk Vossler
07/01/2008

Being able to juggle the responsibilities of being a busy in-house counsel and an active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, associate group counsel at BearingPoint, Inc., explains how she has been able to reach a harmonious life and work balance and how each individual must do so in their own personalized way.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, … 2008ACC Docket 94 Striking a balance between life and work is an issue for many profes- sionals, both male and female. … she can be contacted at colleen.vossler@bearingpoint.com. How Colleen Kotyk Vossler (Tries to) Get it All Done …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Wendy C. Schmidt -- national leader, business intelligence services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP; Joe Zier -- partner, forensic & dispute services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
10/19/2009

This annual Look Before You Leap survey looks at how companies are using background/integrity checks to better manage the risks inherent in investments and new business relationships outside the United States. In addition, this year’s survey also addressed how companies are complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) and the challenges they face. Companies with robust due diligence and strong internal controls are usually less likely to encounter unforeseen problems in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex issues.

Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex … issues. Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407. Resource Details Interest Area: Financial … LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/ about for a detailed description of the legal …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ContractPodAi
04/18/2024
24 pages

This research report discusses ways companies can optimize contract lifecycle management technology.

… contract management key process areas. Automation for CLM: The use of software to generate contracts and eliminate routine or tedious tasks. 01 02 03 04 4 What is the Purpose of the Survey? Poor contract management can … (GSR), a global research firm, administered the survey online. GSR recruited the respondents through an …
Program Materials
James Peck, William Potter, Frederick Stein
10/02/2012

This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the entry level associate G.C. to the experienced G.C. as it argues for a radically different perspective of the Legal Department within the modern corporate structure.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Potter, Frederick Stein October 2, 2012 This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 2, 2012 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 806 – … Š Review the website, every word. Š Time for a road trip – …
Peer Practice Examples
10/10/2014
40 pages

ACC revisits the topic with an updated Leading Practices Profile that asks law departments — in industries ranging from technology to health and telecommunications — to explain how they’ve successfully allocated lawyer and non-lawyer resources to drive value. This Leading Practices Profile showcases the best operational, technology, metrics and process-improvement strategies for maximizing resources across the entire spectrum of legal operations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… PA00150-0 1014 *Lexis Practice Advisor® Trial Offer is limited to individuals who are not current subscribers to … General Terms and Conditions located at www.lexisnexis.com/terms/general.aspx and the LexisNexis terms of use of … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. !! Overview In 2004, ACC published …
Articles
Huron Consulting Group
09/30/2009

This InfoPAKSM provides a roadmap for developing a cost-savings strategy that delivers both immediate and sustainable results. It has three main sections: (1) Identification of Cost Savings Opportunities; (2) Implementing the Strategy; and (3) Sustaining Results.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 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 its lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject and … About the Author section of this document or visit their website at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.  ACC and Huron wish …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
… Julia Morton Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most … context. Groups like Ceres, and most recently Envonet.com, compile company disclosures on environmental and climate …
Articles
Tarek Nakkach, Region Legal Counsel, UKIMESA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08/02/2021

In our capacity as in-house counsel, and regardless of our industry sector, we will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Find out some helpful tips on how to integrate AI into your practice.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Takeaways: - New Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being integrated into all industries. - In-house counsel need to be aware of the gaps in regulation and law for these emerging technologies. -In-house counsel need to be … bank’s intelligent automated assistant, or when we used a website and the AI bot replied to our complaints. Soon we may …
Articles
Olga V. Mack
07/17/2024

O Advogado Digital: Navegando pela Integração de IA em Departamentos Jurídicos (Parte 2)

… um maestro de orquestra, dirigindo uma sinfonia brilhante com controle preciso sobre cada instrumento. Advogados que … comerciais é sua vantagem existente. Combine isso com o treinamento adequado, e você poderá promover comcom conceitos e terminologia de IA através de cursos online e presenciais que ensinam os fundamentos de IA e …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
278 pages

This guide covers injunctions, cross-border issues, disclosure and privilege, costs and funding, settlement and mediation, and arbitration in 29 jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Region: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… Commercial Dispute Resolution Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … leaving a message in the contact section of a defendant’s website; and via a blockchain entry (i.e. “airdropping” a …
Articles
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
10/20/2014

This InfoPAK provides a primer to assist corporate counsel in recognizing issues related to government funded research and practical tips for managing the many related requirements and obligations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
Articles
07/15/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether physicians and hospitals can offer compensation to persons providing referrals. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Health Law Committee ACC Network.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… providing the referral (and receiving the compensation) is another physician? Does it matter if the persons providing … check out the list of statutes at http://fightfraudamerica.com/anti-kickback.html . Also, be mindful of the federal and … for referrals. I'm not endorsing the Fight Fraud America website. The only thing I know about it is that the listed …
Articles
10/08/2015

This article is an introduction to the dispute resolution framework in Switzerland.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Review: Switzerland October 8, 2015 This article is an introduction to the dispute resolution framework in … (published in February 2013 – editor Richard Clark). For further information please email Adam.Sargent@lbresearch.com The Dispute Resolution Review Fifth Edition Editor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Knowing what makes people tick is a key part of performing in-house work. Meet Peter Obersheimer, one of the 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings awardees, and learn how he uses emotional intelligence to do his job. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse
… Date: 06/28/2024 Knowing what makes people tick is a key part of performing in-house work. Meet Peter … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … litigation settlement, Peter proactively called for a website hygiene audit and worked with company leaders to …
Articles
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … its initial adoption in 1961. The Department of Revenue’s website contains a significant amount of helpful material …
Program Materials
Daniele Cervino -- vice president of sales and general counsel, Environmental Waste Management Associates, L.L.C.; Linda D. Kelley -- vice president and senior counsel, Viacom Inc.; Jamieson M. Schiff -- assistant general counsel, Textron Inc.
10/18/2004

807 - Environmental Risk Management 101

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance, Environmental
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 807:Environmental Risk Management 101 Daniele Cervino … Cervino is the vice president of sales and general counsel for Environmental Waste Management Associates (EWMA) of …
… & Executive Education Training and education exclusively for in-house lawyers and legal operations professionals. No … questions, please contact a staff member at  education@acc.comIn the process of registering for the ACC Asia-Pacific … May 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland ACC Europe Annual Conference is the must-attend event for in-house counsel across the …
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