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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.

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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 …
Advocacy Filings
11/29/2007

After an evidentiary hearing and careful review of the record, including the parties' post-hearing supplemental briefs, exhibits, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, the court made findings of fact and conclusions of law in the Stolt-Nielsen case.

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… the court made findings of fact and conclusions of law in the Stolt-Nielsen case. Resource Details Interest Area: … to My Resources … -1- IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES OF … Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (“SNSA”), a Luxembourg corporation, is the parent of the Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group …
Articles
Irene Kosturakis, Michael Locklar
05/01/2010

Patent infringement lawsuits are unavoidably expensive, but there are alternatives to conventional cost-adding inclinations — adding an expert, taking one more deposition, or filing a sur-sur-reply. Explore five in-depth tips that will help you stay in your litigation budget and come home with a win.

… 2010 ACC Docket 41 May 2010 A patent infringement lawsuit is among the most complex, expensive and consequential cases … at el Paso. she can be contacted at irene_kosturakis@bmc.com. MICHaeL LoCKLar is a partner in Jackson Walker LLP’s … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2021
Being smart isn’t everything, according to ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson. See what skill she values the most.
… See what skill she values the most. Resource Details … In the final article of the three-part exclusive interview … added author to your impressive portfolio. What’s next for you, and can you share a little of how you’ve come to, or … think it’ll maybe inspire someone to figure out what is next for them.    Veta T. Richardson:  I know that my path …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2021
Royal Dutch Shell CLO Donny Ching reflects on his 33-year career with the company and the lessons he learned working across the globe. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… experience has helped him develop a sense of confidence in what his legal team and Shell can accomplish working … He cautions, however, to “be careful what you wish for,” as he remembers his first … and now the Netherlands, where he is the chief legal officer of Shell (which is titled as legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/14/2022
Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building relationships, especially with your manager. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/14/2022 Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building … and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … Search for " Work from home is here to stay " and you will find a … as we were before if not more so.   If you are interested in advancing your career, however, I say there has never been …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
A day in the life of Debbie Hoffman, Chief legal officer at Digital Risk, LLC.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Debbie Hoffman Association of Corporate Counsel … from India and peruse the  Wall Street Journal. 7:00 am Go for a  morning run with my husband  — a three-mile loop … while I comb through my “to- do” list to determine what is still outstanding. 8:00 pm Drive home and call my mom and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2018
A day in the life of Yen Lee Sim, senior legal counsel at Schneider Electric.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Yen Lee Sim Association of Corporate Counsel … Malaysia 6:30 am Wake up  to prepare coffee and a sandwich for my husband. 7:00 am Do my routine facial, dress, and … I provide my feedback,  I munch on my cream puff,  which is today's breakfast. Print out the documents that require …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2016
In her latest Columnist Q&A piece, Alexander talks to Maryrose Delahunty about the evolution of in-house practice and tips for the aspiring general counsel of a small companies.
… Company Tiffani R. Alexander Publication Date: 11/16/2016 In her latest Columnist Q&A piece, Alexander talks to … about the evolution of in-house practice and tips for the aspiring general counsel of a small companies. … by the Rules of Professional Responsibility. The emphasis is now on the legal department heading up, or being …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2016
Our fictitious legal team look for ways to stay competitive in the face of significant requirements related to conflict minerals, with no authority to add headcount.
… Date: 10/25/2016 Our fictitious legal team look for ways to stay competitive in the face of significant requirements related to conflict … and their downstream suppliers. So what to do? What is the issue around conflict minerals? Certain countries …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2019
A day in the life of Justin Coss, Group legal counsel and company secretary at
 AUB Group Ltd. in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . 6:00 am My labrador wakes me by licking my ear. She is like an alarm clock and knows it’s breakfast time.  Turn … looking to acquire and identify areas of potential concern for further investigation. 10:00 am Meet with the group …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/26/2019
A day in the life of Fermeen Fazal, Vice President, Chief Counsel, and Director of Compliance at UniversalPegasus International in Houston, Texas.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo .  5:45 am Wake up to my iPhone alarm playing … Life.”  Brush teeth, put in my contacts, and then snuggle for a moment with my third grade daughter as she wakes up. … Skimm and Lexology emails  waiting for me. Saudi Arabia is cracking down on corruption and the Aramco public offering …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/20/2018
To get more insight on lawyers who transitioned into sports operations with major league teams, I spoke to Julien Brisebois, assistant general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Kevin Gilmore, former EVP of the Montreal Canadiens. Both began their careers as lawyers and transitioned into an operational role.
… From the Conference Room to the Locker Room: Lawyers in Sports Operations David Felicissimo Publication Date: … football, are all from legal backgrounds. However, this is also evident on a more micro level with lawyers occupying … one has a lawyer. As a lawyer, I knew what to look for in documents and contracts.” However, according to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2015
This article includes a list of import and export topics to include your pre-acquisition checklist. This list is not exhaustive but can serve as a guideline. A more comprehensive list should be developed for an audit.
… Docket Article Make Sure Your M&A Due Diligence Checklist is Complete Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … a guideline. A more comprehensive list should be developed for an audit. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … presents the following scenario:  Your company is in the midst of an acquisition. During negotiations, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/05/2016
While many lawyers may be interested in joining a board of directors of a for-profit public or private company, reaching this goal can entail a degree of complexity that even the Byzantine Emperors would have envied. Consequently many lawyers are puzzled by the process and give up well before they even begin. Likewise, companies and many current board members do not often project a lot of enthusiasm when it comes to adding lawyers to the board.
… Docket Article The Byzantine Complexities: Strategies for Lawyers to Join a Board of Directors Olga V. Mack Carly … Date: 02/05/2016 While many lawyers may be interested in joining a board of directors of a for-profit public or … SV150, 87 percent of directors are men and the average age is 59 years old. 38 percent of SV150 directors have an MBA, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/19/2022
ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau offers helpful skills and behaviors that can take you far in the Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel series. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by pichit / Shutterstock.com If you want to become a good in-house lawyer you face a number of problems. Let me depress you for a few minutes by describing what some of those problems … school method of how to teach someone to become a lawyer is largely unchanged for the last 150 years. I hope we'd all …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/25/2024
As ChatGPT celebrates its second birthday this month, it’s remarkable to reflect on how this technology has transformed the legal landscape. Asset Marketing Services General Counsel, Chief of Staff, and Corporate Secretary Spiwe L. Jefferson takes a look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going with GenAI in legal practice.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Primakov / Shutterstock.com As ChatGPT celebrates its second birthday this month, … own developers. As Nick Turley, OpenAI’s head of product for ChatGPT, recently revealed, the team had “ very tempered … on GenAI in corporate legal work found that GenAI adoption is rapidly accelerating among in-house legal professionals. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2024
GSK Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa recommends leaning into your reputation as an objective counselor to give genuine advice — and knowing when to “smash the vase.”
… Banner artwork by Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle / Shutterstock.com Party A and Party B were in intense negotiations. There … You are genuine and trusted.  Being credible and genuine is key to ensuring your legal advice is accepted. Jirapong … solution is the right one even when others are advocating for the opposite point of view. It is based on your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/21/2022
I personally experienced the ambition to achieve more, and advance my career. It took me more than a decade to arrive at a more holistic view of career management.
#ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… you to focus on finding happiness and satisfaction in life. This need not and should not be tied to rigid career … of our ambitions. If we first create the foundation for satisfaction in life, we can approach our ambitions in a … with their happiness and well-being. That suggests there is something more to satisfaction than traditional career …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he combined his two passions. Read about his accomplishments that earned him the 2022 #ACCTop30s award #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCDocket
… Roth Publication Date: 06/21/2022 Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he … #ACCDocket Resource Details … It starts with the heart for Cory Lamz . His personal mission to help those in need is the why behind just about everything he does, from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North Africa at Netflix. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket #MiddleEast&NorthAfrica
… Date: 06/21/2022 Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North … says the Netflix lawyer in business and legal affairs for Middle East and North Africa, who grew up in the United …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
It’s tough enough to grow a legal department post acquisition, but try doing it while supporting the airport industry during a pandemic. Read more about the accomplishments of #ACCTop30s awardee C. Whitfield Caughman, DGC of Paradies Lagardere. #inhousecounsel #career #ACCDocket
… #ACCDocket Resource Details … Whitfield Caughman went in-house because she wanted not only to solve problems but to … eliminated wasteful storage space. “Things that are good for the environment are also good for business,” notes … president of legal and compliance, Whitfield’s next task is developing a compliance workstream. ACC has been a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2024
Odeko’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Stephen Mar and Hearst Counsel Bree Thompson, with coauthors Arian June and Kim Le of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, share a list of ways in-house lawyers can leverage law firm connections to accelerate their in-house careers. #ACCDocket #inhouse #career
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by BCFC / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Stay ahead of the game. As in-house counsel, one way to succeed in your current position is to apply what you have learned from law firms to stay … connecting with other external resources and specialists for expertise. Take advantage of your opportunities. Work …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis
… Docket Article Crisis Can Strike Any Business. Is Your Company Prepared? Association of Corporate Counsel … shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by DrShutter / Shutterstock.com If you’ve watched the news lately (or ever), you’ve …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/27/2023
A career as an in-house lawyer can lead to a role as a corporate board chair. Find out what running a board is like in this A Day in the Life by Joanne Moss. #ACCDocket
… as a corporate board chair. Find out what running a board is like in this A Day in the Life by Joanne Moss. #ACCDocket … Details … Banner artwork by Rob Hyrons / Shutterstock.com Joanne Moss Joanne Moss  Board chair and director  … was invaluable and provided me with the confidence to plan for a future portfolio career as a director sitting on a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/14/2023
Sneha Balakrishnan, head of legal and company secretary for Shippit, explains how the relatively new concept of DEI in Australia can have a positive impact on companies. #DEI #AustralianLaw #APAC #ACC #ACCDocket
… Sneha Balakrishnan, head of legal and company secretary for Shippit, explains how the relatively new concept of DEI … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by New Africa / Shutterstock.com Balakrishnan, who was born in India and immigrated to … a more traditional culture. Balakrishnan reflects that DEI is a relatively new concept in Australia — despite …
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