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James A. Nortz
04/01/2018

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the four operating priorities that are fundamental to good businesses and great leaders.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … are they all of equal importance? How would you rank them for your business? This was a question DeMarco posed to a … DeMarco boldly asserted that, for every business, there is only one correct operational priority ranking: 1. Safety. …
James A. Nortz
12/01/2019
2 pages

In this exclusive interview, Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the root causes of systemic corporate corruption and the measures Jerry Grisko, the CEO of CBIZ,and his company take to promote and ensure ethical business practices.

… Business Ethics: CBIZ CEO Shares His Passion for Ethical Excellence Author James A. Nortz December 1, 2019 … There has to be a tone from the top that reinforces there is no compromise when it comes to our val- ues. And, when you … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz FOUNDER & PRESIDENT AXIOM COMPLIANCE & …
James A. Nortz
07/01/2019
2 pages

Could you pass a “Business Law 101” quiz on morals? Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz gave a simple three-question quiz to graduate business students and almost all of them failed.

… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz PRESIDENT OPTIMAL COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … do not “own” corporations. Instead, they own stock, which is a contract with the corporation that provides them limited … corporation is formed, the first thing that must happen is for the incorpora- tor to appoint a board of directors. Only …
Articles
Craig S. Long
04/01/2009
2 pages

Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… worse, I didn’t have a friend or mentor at my disposal. For better or worse, I was on my own. Fortunately, I was … was less than comfortable. a few years of experience, com- bined with a healthy amount of intro- spection, has … information with clients and business partners. This is particu- larly true if you work in a different geographic …
Articles
Eric Ho and Theodore (Ted) F. Claypoole
12/01/2008

This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… field all legal questions. you learn that your company is preparing to acquire a target with significant … establishing the business objectives and rationale for the deal help to prioritize which aspects of the IP … or more commercially valuable features of the target’s key com- mercial products or product lines. Proper claim coverage …
Articles
James Nortz
03/01/2016

Just as a dog strains against its leash, constrained employees struggle against their shackles. Unleash them and reap the rewards.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2019
4 pages

Instead of allowing good to be good enough, use these tips to start every day with purpose and to live a more productive life.

… Lead the Way: Opportunities for Improvement Author Whitnie Wiley October 1, 2019 4 pages … Are you growing in your personal and professional life? It is difficult, if not out- right impossible, to be in today’s … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley FOUNDER AND OWNER OF SHIFTING INTO ACTION, …
Articles
Bill Mordan
03/01/2016

Bill Mordan's March Careerpath opines on the usefulness of brevity.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, SHIRE PLC bill.mordan@gmail.com My son is applying to college. If your child recently applied to a … made your hair stand on end. The application process for higher education in the United States is daunting, …
Articles
Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides frequently asked questions concerning the ongoing situation with the Silicon Valley Bank in California.

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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 Bank Locations Silicon Valley Bank had 17 branches in … estimates it will be able to recover — and a certificate for however much is left beyond that. The advanced dividend is not yet known. …
Articles
05/05/2020
4 pages

This article explains the top ten amendments to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that were made after the 2018 American midterm elections. These new amendments affect Canadian IP law .

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Canada
… the basic term of copyright protection in Canada is life of the author plus 50 years. Under the USMCA, that … addition, the USMCA contemplates providing “safe harbors” for internet service providers (ISPs). Such safe harbors will … Policy (UDRP) for its .ca domain registry and online public access to a reliable database of contact …
Program Materials
Heidi Franken
10/18/2016

This presentation describes the purpose of a whistleblower program.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
… effectively matters are resolved, the better the outcome for investors and Ontario’s capital markets The OSC Whistleblower Program is an additional tool designed to assist us in identifying … Avenue through which potential whistleblowers submit the online form Why Market Participants Should Prepare * Research …
Program Materials
Erica Fischer, Charles Hooker, Alisa Key, Monique Liburd, Jack Wessel
10/17/2016

A panel of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a limited budget. The panel will address best practices related to clearance, filing, portfolio maintenance, and enforcement. The session will include a discussion of international searching and filing strategies and tips for prioritizing activities when expanding coverage of US trademarks into new geographies. The panel will review and discuss resources and tools available to assist with aspects of building and managing a trademark portfolio.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
… of experts will discuss strategies and best practices for building and managing a trademark portfolio with a … Audience Question: For those of you that are in-house, how is trademark work managed? Primarily by an in-house team … Enforcement Strategies How do you prioritize your online policing and enforcement efforts? Is it business led, …
Articles
Sandeep Mehta, J Sagar Associates
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: India
… J Sagar Associates 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
Peter O. Hughes and Deborah A. Keller
03/01/2002

Discusses how medical leave situations must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and consider the ADA and state discrimination laws, as well as the FMLA. Also includes a checklist of considerations.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ("R&D"), Dorothy Green, has been out on FMLA medical leave for almost 12 weeks for cancer treatments, but has already … reserved. March 2002 ACCA Docket 4 1 • l Peter 0. Hughes is a partner at Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, IVIariani & … matters. He is available at phughes@stantonhughes.com. Deborah A. Keller is associate general counsel at KPMG …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/20/2023
In order to improve as crisis managers, Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience public crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #crisismanagement
… proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by art_of_sun / Shutterstock.com I'm a little tired of "best of" awards, truth be told. In … a large chunk of your waking hours for nothing. The thing is, there's not a great deal awards can teach us. In fact, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
I have gone through this transition several times, and have some tips to share. Your team members watch you very carefully. They notice with whom you have coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and who has a chance to interact with you. You need to act differently, and allocate your time fairly.
… Unfortunately, the day the promotion takes effect is the day you need to move from being a friend to being … to share expenses. But it creates a different perception for the other team members — and one’s perception is his or … I have to force myself to do this. One method I employ is buying a large coffee and not returning to my office until it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In keeping with this month’s theme, I thought I would provide a basic introduction to a risk assessment technique that in my opinion has been somewhat neglected recently. Decision tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so.
… tree analysis has been around since the early 1950s but is as useful today as it was back then — maybe even more so. … been exposed to or at least heard the acronym “LRA” (short for litigation risk analysis), which is how decision tree … to determine whether it is better for your company to buy or lease a building, license or build your law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
An entity’s culture over time reflects the collective values of the leadership. And any communications on culture need to be totally aligned with those values or you lose credibility, which will have a negative impact on the organization.
… Securities, and Governance Source: ACC Docket … There is a lot of talk in leadership materials and in corporate … America on the criticality of having the right culture for your business. This is true because to be successful, … must result in termination. During the days of the dot-com explosion, many of those companies with silly.com type …
Program Materials
William Potter, Frederick Stein
06/02/2014

Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes and show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line.

… general counsel, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. Fred Stein is a member of the executive management team at Redbox, which …  statements,  press  releases,  etc.     •  Review  the  website,  every  word.  Review  any  intranet.       ACC 2014 …        b.    Ad  Hoc  Approach  to  Meas.      Consistent  Com.                                    of  Mul?-­‐Dim.       …
… 43215-3431 Re: Association of Corporate Counsel’s support for amending Ohio’s practice rules to allow all lawyers … to pay. We understand that the Supreme Court of Ohio is considering whether to amend the state’s practice rules to … Vice President and Chief Legal Strategist sarwal@acc.com Patricia Castro President Central Ohio Chapter Evan P. …
Articles
Catherine J. Moynihan
12/01/2014

Catherine J. Moynihan, ACC’s senior director for legal management services, interviewed Brad Nielson, Shell’s general counsel for Global Litigation, about the company’s turn toward appropriate fee arrangements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… 1, 2014 Catherine J. Moynihan, ACC’s senior director for legal management services, interviewed Brad Nielson, … a business. Those who manage it as litigation get locked in to the litigation process — proceeding without having a … phrase) “litigation happens,” but once it happens, it is up to us to take control of the matter and manage it to …
Advocacy Filings
09/28/2016

Comment Letter California Rules of Professional Conduct

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… conflict of interest rules with the ABA Model Rules. ACC is a global bar association representing the interests of more than 40,000 in-house lawyers working for more than 10,000 organizations in over 85 countries. Our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
To get started, set your browser to acc.com and begin clicking through the pages. The resource packs and presentations, including video and audio recordings, will satisfy the appetite of any in-house lawyer.
… Date: 03/01/2018 To get started, set your browser to acc.com and begin clicking through the pages. The resource packs … ACC delivers training and development tools designed for in-house counsel.” If there is one thing in-house lawyers hate more than a boring CLE …
Articles
10/18/2016
62 pages

This Essay examines the concerns of big data disparate impact through the lens of American antidiscrimination law—more particularly, through Title VII’s prohibition of discrimination in employment.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… biases from the decision-making process. But an algorithm is only as good as the data it works with. Data is frequently … corporation. CLR and the authors are solely responsible for the content of their publications. * Postdoctoral … It’s a Movement, FORBES (Nov. 20, 2013), http://www.forbes.com/sites/sanjeevsardana/2013/11/20/bigdata …
Articles
Melissa Thomas and Christian Zeppezauer, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014
9 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: China
… Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 9 pages 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
Jalal El Ahdab and Myriam Eid*, Ginestié Magellan Paley-Vincent in association with Ahdab Law Firm
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Saudi Arabia
… Ahdab Law Firm December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Ensuring that their leaders demonstrate global perspective and diversity of thought will be key to their success.
… SHEET Bust those silos. Reducing compartmentalization is key to integrating far-flung corporate wings, but this … neglect face time. Bring together global team members for in-person interaction — not the technological kind. Are … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Recent guidance from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should my company do to prepare for a data breach, and how can I help?
… from industry groups and regulators provides a framework for in-house counsel to answer two key questions: What should … Step two. Identify where the vulnerabilities exist. This is a complex and multilayered issue. Step three. Prepare and … the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Privacy Act, the …
Articles
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

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

… Canonsburg, PA 15317 (724) 873.2870 www.eckertseamans.com Prepared by Legal Guide to Doing Business in Pennsylvania …   The information contained in the attached summary is intended as a general discussion of  … described above are available on the Bureau of Corporations website:  …
Articles
04/18/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, Privacy and eCommerce Network on their Forum. It addresses the use of indemnification provisions in Business Association Agreements (BAAs) in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2017 This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) is compiled from questions and responses posted by the IT, … Wisdom of the Crowd Resource.)   Question: I am looking for insight to provide more context on industry standards … (CMS)/Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The closer our BAA and/or the Covered Entity BAA is
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