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Christopher Lee, Crystal Stevens McElrath, and Blake Staten
04/01/2018

No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged by an employee, can bar a workers’ compensation claim — leading to missed benefits and/or medical treatment. As a result, much of the onus falls on the employer to draft clear policies that establish discerning hiring practices and include regular training. Here’s how to protect your employee, and your company in the process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 2018 No matter how severe the injury, willful misconduct is a designation used to encompass behaviors that, if engaged … and return to work issues. crystal.mcelrath@swiftcurrie.com Blake Staten is an associate in the Atlanta office of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Eileen Barish and Brent Caslin
01/01/2006

Discusses the ten critical questions, ranging from scope to procedures to secrecy, that you must ask before signing a nondisclosure agreement.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… simple weapon that should be in every counsel’s arsenal is the nondisclosure agreement (nda). ndas can be used by any … finally, maintenance of thorough records of all policies, com- munications, and efforts to maintain confidentiality of … for these and other common provisions, go to the the aCC website: www.acca.com/docket. 10. When in Doubt, Communicate. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/12/2021
Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer.
… Docket Article 20 Terms and Conditions to Include in Your Influencer Agreement Andrew V. Morris, III Jocelyn A. … Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer. … counsel can work together.   Read " Under the Influence " for unique risks facing the company's reputation and brand …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Networking is not a short-term play to collect the most business cards. It is a long-term play to develop mutually beneficial and lasting relationships to advance your professional goals.
… Jaimmé A. Collins Publication Date: 08/01/2017 Networking is not a short-term play to collect the most business cards. … Non-legal associations can provide fertile grounds for developing relationships and expanding one’s network … LinkedIn is more than a virtual Rolodex. LinkedIn is your online professional presence and forum for you to showcase …
Articles
Baker & McKenzie
10/01/2016
14 pages

The purpose of this resources is to discuss common hotel management agreement provisions and concepts in the United States. The authors will touch upon one or more topics which sparks a "I've always wondered why that is the way it is but nobody has taken the time to explain it" reaction with you. The hope the discussion goes some way to demystify the topic.
The 10-part series will cover the following topics:
1. Why is the manager's fee based on hotel's revenue and profit and not some other basis?
2. Why do some agreements provide that the manager is the owner's agent and some do not?
3. Why does the owner employ most or all of the hotel employees (and not the manager)?
4. What is the risk/reward relationship between an owner and manager?
5. Why does the owner indemnify the manager?
6. Why do we need a non-disturbance deed between the owner, manager and financier?
7. Why the need for an area of protection?
8. Why is the owner usually prevented from selling the hotel to one of the manager's competitors?
9. Why does the manager impose restrictions on the owner's ability to finance the hotel?
10. What is the importance of brand standards?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… September 30, 2016 14 pages The purpose of this resources is to discuss common hotel management agreement provisions … between the owner, manager and financier? 7. Why the need for an area of protection? 8. Why is the owner usually … Graeme Dickson Partner graeme.dickson @bakermckenzie.com Kerrie Duong Associate kerrie.duong @bakermckenzie.com … …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This chart is a questionnaire on the regulation of recall campaigns of defective produces in Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile
… - Argentina, Brazil and Chile October 20, 2015 This chart is a questionnaire on the regulation of recall campaigns of … Yes, product liability is governed by the general regime for damages in Argentina, which has its legal source in the … Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal Alfredo M. O’Farrel amof@marval.com Alberto D.Q. Molinario adqm@marval.com Leandro M. …
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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins
03/29/2022
8 pages

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) Chair Gary Gensler has signaled his desire to have the SEC propose rules in April 2022 to increase its scrutiny of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and private companies that go public through de-SPAC transactions.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… concerns about information asymmetries, the potential for misleading information and fraud, and conflicts of … practices, and “gatekeeper obligations.” https://www.lw.com/practices/WhiteCollarDefenseandInvestigations … be some time until the SEC’s proposed rules or guidance is issued, and even longer until any rules are officially …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
For a company facing allegations of internal misconduct, whether from government regulators or prosecutors, whistleblowers, or the plaintiffs’ bar, an independent internal investigation performed by outside counsel may be an obvious next step. Often in these scenarios, outside counsel’s “independence” is conflated with “absolutely no prior work done for the subject company.” Indeed, some companies and boards categorically refuse to hire outside counsel to handle internal investigations if the firm has previously performed work for the company, out of concern that the government will assume such counsel cannot conduct an “independent” investigation.
… Docket Article Rethinking Independence in Internal Investigations Katia Bloom Jessica K. Nall Joshua W. Malone Publication Date: 05/01/2018 For a company facing allegations of internal misconduct, … Often in these scenarios, outside counsel’s “independence” is conflated with “absolutely no prior work done for the …
Articles
Rachel Stern, Erik C. Kane and Emily Prudente
12/01/2008

Open source software is being used more and more frequently, and in-house attorneys need to get a firm grip on all that the software entails, especially in terms of compliance. This article takes a look at your first steps in doing this, assessing the risks, litigation and licenses involved in using it, outsourcing and acquisitions where it is involved, and the management of its use.

… and Emily Prudente December 1, 2008 Open source software is being used more and more frequently, and in-house … to pro- grammers because it has been released into a com- munity of peers in which continual improvement and the … materials. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Articles
Pedro DeJesus -- vice president and general counsel, Tampico Beverages Inc.; Paul Mutty -- vice president and assistant general counsel, Starbucks Coffee Company; Charles A. Volkert III -- executive director, Robert Half Legal
06/01/2008

As businesses continue to expand their operations beyond the borders of the United States, the scope of the in-house attorney’s role also grows. Now more than ever, the business is looking to its corporate counsel to evaluate all of the issues that can come about as a result of global operations. This articles looks at how corporate law departments are stepping up to the challenge of managing the environmental, social, and liability risks involved in managing global expansion efforts.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… role also grows. Now more than ever, the business is looking to its corporate counsel to evaluate all of the … on more of a strategic, big-picture role within their com- panies by helping them anticipate and manage a variety … to truly ascertain a firm’s qualifications by reading its website. The best-case scenario, of course, is to visit …
Articles
Jennifer Jaskolka and Robin Repass
05/01/2018

Despite your best efforts, there is always a possibility that an inspection from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration will arrive on your company's doorstep. Don't be intimidated by the prospect. By having a pre-established understanding of OSHA and how its investigations impact company operations, legal departments can take preventative measures to mitigate the risk of a citation or subsequent litigation.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Robin Repass May 1, 2018 Despite your best efforts, there is always a possibility that an inspection from the US … 2017 with high honors. jennifer.l.jaskolka@xcelenergy.com Robin Repass is a shareholder with Ogletree, Deakins, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Katherine Kelton, Meredith Ritchie, Carrie Claiborne, Catherine Hanaway, and Kevin Koronka
05/01/2018

Since 2011, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has received over 18,000 whistleblower tips, with 4,200 occurring in 2016 alone. The evidence is undeniable: Agency whistleblower and bounty programs are here to stay, and legal departments should invest in effective internal compliance programs to keep reports within the company and out of the newspapers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… tips, with 4,200 occurring in 2016 alone. The evidence is undeniable: Agency whistleblower and bounty programs are … program.6 In this increasing “bounty” environment, how can com- panies ensure they have robust internal compliance … act.cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia Ahmad, general counsel of Dubai Tourism — a regulatory arm of Dubai’s government that works to encourage travel and international business.
… Docket Article Keeping the Pace: How Sahia Ahmad is Transforming Tourism in Dubai Matthew Sullivan Publication … Date: 05/01/2017 Dubai is fast becoming a global epicenter for commerce and tourism. At the center of it all is Sahia … the world. We promote Dubai through both traditional and online channels. We collaborate with the media and with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/26/2021
Interview with Justin Martin from the ACC Legal Department Management Network.
… Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Justin Martin is the current chair for the ACC Law Department Management Network (LDMN) … for scientific, strategic planning, and advisory solutions in energy, electricity, power, environment, and technology …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/09/2021
Cultivating a growth mindset can improve the well-being of you and your team.
… Carol Dweck suggested that our ability to learn and grow is influenced by our beliefs in our own intelligence and abilities — as either fixed … teams also have mindsets. In an article Dweck co-authored for the  Harvard Business Review , the authors stated …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Like modern aircraft, businesses have a level of complexity that exceed any one person’s ability to manage without well-designed procedures to check the status and performance of critical systems. This is especially true for multinational corporations that must find a way, every day, to navigate a hazardous and byzantine legal landscape.
… check the status and performance of critical systems. This is especially true for multinational corporations that must find a way, every … Source: ACC Docket … On Oct. 30, 1935, at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, a sleek new airplane was rolled out onto the …
Event
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… Events Start Your New Year Off Right with Equinox! - Santa Monica Start Date: … SoCal members and their guests are invited to join Equinox for complimentary access on February 1st. Enjoy a class, be … and exercise at Equinox, one of the most luxurious gyms in the US. ACC Members and family 16 years and above are …
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Start Date: 02/01/2025 | 1:30 PM
… Events Start Your New Year Off Right with Equinox! - Newport Beach Start Date: … SoCal members and their guests are invited to join Equinox for complimentary access on February 1st. Enjoy a class, be … and exercise at Equinox, one of the most luxurious gyms in the US. ACC Members and family 16 years and above are …
Articles
Aleksander Stawicki, attorney-at-law, senior partner and Wojciech Kulczyk, attorney-at-law, senior associate, WKB Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k.
11/10/2020

The recently published report from the survey conducted by Polish law firm Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k. (WKB) in cooperation with the Polish Association of General Counsel (the “Report”) provides useful insight into key compliance trends in Poland. In this Quick Overview, learn more about how compliance programs are viewed and internalized in Poland.

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Region: Poland
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Compliance Trends in Polish Organizations – Key Practical Takeaways from the … departments, compliance programs are an effective tool for legal risk management, including whether they allow for … Key Practical Observations from Results of the Survey Is it worthwhile for businesses to invest in compliance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Because of the increasing uncertainties in closing large global transactions, brought on in part by increasing governmental regulations around the world, sellers, in particular, have made greater use of strategies to mitigate and rebalance regulatory — and in particular antitrust — risk.
… Docket Article Sharing Regulatory Risk in Global M&A Mark Van De Voorde Barry A. Pupkin Stephen E. … like the United States, investigating mergers for antitrust can be lengthy; hence termination dates gain … laws being enacted and amended around the world, it is increasingly likely that some of these laws will be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/28/2013

This checklists provides a rolling action item list for the implementation of a global anti-corruption program. It was part of ACC's 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program.

… 2013 This checklists provides a rolling action item list for the implementation of a global anti-corruption program. … DATE ACTUAL CLOSE DATE STATUS COMMENTS1 Launch new Global Online Compliance Training2 Draft 3rd Party Agent … Brazil)9 HelpLine for Brazil10 Create new legal@circor.com inbox11 Research local anti-bribery laws in Circor …
Articles
Robert A. Feldman
09/01/2005

Discusses a modular approach to drafting contracts, listing and describing a set of modules or individual elements determined by analyzing different contracts and breaking them down into their component parts.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… at a reported case or a statute will not serve as a basis for crafting our transactional work. A case is like a small twig on the ground. Just as the twig can … different contracts and breaking them down into their com- ponent parts. Both law (cases and statutes) and language …
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Manyl Benredouane, Alexandre Lamarre and Thomas Rousset, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"

06/15/2018

In most business transactions, lawyers are not involved in determining the ultimate price. However, in some situations, this amount can raise a red flag as it might subject the parties to sanctions. Due consideration must be given in particular to tax (I) and contract (II) law in the European Union.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments
… Articles Fees in Business Transactions in the European Union: How Much is Too Much? Author Manyl Benredouane, Alexandre Lamarre and … I. Business Transactions and Tax Law In tax law, guidance for the determination of the price can be found for
Articles
Ashley Cano, Joan Casciari, Paul Galligan, Karla Grossenbacher, Scott Hecker, and Stan Hill
12/16/2020

This list has 10 considerations for employers to keep in mind from the perspectives of employment law, employee safety and health, and labor-management relations when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
4 people found this helpful.
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Employers When it Comes to COVID-19 Vaccine Programs … for employees in a patient care setting where there is interaction with vulnerable populations.  Outside this … to foster goodwill with the union and to increase employee buy-in. #9:  Mandatory Vaccination Programs Could Provide …
Articles
Laura Hajovsky, JD, Huron Consulting Group
12/03/2009

Top ten tips to generate cost savings that is sustainable while maintaining a top-notch law department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 3, 2009 Top ten tips to generate cost savings that is sustainable while maintaining a top-notch law department. … States … Laura Hajovsky , JD, Huron Consulting Group In today's economy, most law departments are being challenged … cost-savings sustainable. Initial reactions include asking for discounts from outside counsel, cutting travel budgets …
Articles
Tracy Cole, Rachel Palmer Hooper, and Lauren J. Resnick, Baker Hostetler
08/30/2022
2 pages

The US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, has created profound uncertainty for individuals and entities attempting to navigate a web of inconsistent and often conflicting federal and state laws. One key question is the impact of individual state laws on the provision of health-related services or benefits across state lines, particularly where state laws provide for criminal liability.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… often conflicting federal and state laws. One key question is the impact of individual state laws on the provision of … Multi-State Entities | BakerHostetler https://www.bakerlaw.com/Post-Roe-Criminal-Implications-for-Multi-State-Entities … Hostetler This article was originally published on the website of  Baker Hostetler on July 11, 2022. … Tracy Cole, …
Program Materials
Matthew Forsyth <br />Vice President and Assistant General Counsel <br />Sapient Corporation <br />Steven Friedman <br />Shareholder <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C. <br />Shellie Kyle <br />Assistant General Counsel <br />Kimball International, Inc. <br />Mariana Villa da Costa <br />Attorney <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C.<br />
10/25/2010

In today’s global economy, the need to send employees overseas remains strong. How are leading global organizations dealing with the challenges of effectively incentivizing international employees, without compromising their global budget? There are a myriad of details dealing with basic pay, perquisites, allowances, taxes, and benefits and issues regarding whether to establish local or global policies, which need to be resolved. These issues can haunt even sophisticated US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are extraordinarily expensive. Our panel of experts will provide a road map through all of these issues. From selecting the right person and developing a smart policy and strategy, to dealing with domestic pay, tax and benefits requirements, you will have all the tools to maximize the value of the assignment to the organization, while operating in a cost-efficient manner.

… US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are … … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 11:00am-12:30pm 204 - International …
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Kimathi Kuenyehia Sr and Kafui Baeta, Kimathi & Partners, Corporate Attorneys
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: Ghana
… Attorneys 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 …
Articles
06/01/2006

With the booming growth of international business comes a boom in international business disputes. In-house lawyers for companies doing global business need skills in all aspects of international arbitration, including counseling, contracting, and the arbitral process. But they need to be aware that the international arbitration process involves procedures unfamiliar to most American lawyers. For example, court selection and arbitration clauses that are effective for domestic transactions do not work well in international deals. This HandsOn will offer you a guide to the key features of international arbitration law, and some tips on how to make your arbitration a success.

… boom in international business disputes. In-house lawyers for companies doing global business need skills in all … source of law for international arbitration proceedings is the 1958 United Nations Convention on the Recognition and … arbitration clause. For more ACC resources, visit www.acca.com/docket/ june06/value.php. • • • • advocate” concept …
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