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Discover 4 crucial pitfalls that can lead to the failure of vendor contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts Counsel Jessica Lehman shares her expertise. #ContractNegotiation #VendorManagement #RiskMitigation #ACC #ACCDocket
… contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mameraman / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Understanding project’s cost type . Know … the true measure of a successful vendor agreement is whether the parties have it structured such that those …
With the ground seeming to shift, companies are trying to understand what works for DEI today. Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Littler attorneys Edward Chyun and Lysette Roman stress the fundamentals behind DEI initiatives are worth remembering as another era of DEI unfolds. #DEI #DiversityInLaw #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Despite Attacks, DEI’s Foundation is Sound Markus Hartmann Edward H. Chyun Lysette M. Roman … to shift, companies are trying to understand what works for DEI today. Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Littler … assist the needs of all clients. RysaVector / Shutterstock.com Diversity strengths: Decision-making and financial …
India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive into the nation’s advantages, the role of in-house counsel, and the AI-lawyer synergy. #AI #Dalle-3 #GPT-4 #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… Pakhi Garg Publication Date: 10/10/2023 India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ECO LENS / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Competitive advantage . India’s skilled … education, and ethical AI practices are focal points for stakeholders. Global AI development: Setting the stage …
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by aniqpixel / Shutterstock.com The recent ACC Thought Leaders Roundtable illuminated the … Understanding and governing AI in business There is a significant disparity in the comprehension of AI within … might sometimes be overly broad, emphasizing the need for precision in contracts and vendor engagements . With AI …
Remote working has opened the door to innovative technology - and its pitfalls. Legal ops professionals need an actionable roadmap to help their teams succeed.
… Adapting to remote work during the pandemic spurred a need for technological transformation, including bringing … artificial intelligence (AI). The scope of corporate risk is shifting as well. As these factors collide, in-house legal … operations practitioners are responsible for obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and bringing them along the …
From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the most pressing lessons in-house counsel learned in 2021.
… From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the … we have been stifling progress. But the good news is, we are also uniquely situated to help develop creative, … can promote DEI at your company. https://www.accdocket.com/employment-lawyers-guide-leaning-dei 2. Refreshing your …
… of people reported covering an aspect of their identity in the workplace in a recent Deloitte survey. Resource … and Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … It’s common these days for employers to say they want you to bring “your whole self” … play in this? The importance of authenticity in leaders is well documented. Numerous articles address the importance …
Deepfakes – portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake” – are one of the latest technological risks to individuals and companies that corporate counsel need to recognize.
… deepfakes. Companies should plan ahead and factor in consistent cybersecurity measures. In the war of misinformation, content is a weapon. With the rampant existence of “fake news,” it … describe algorithms that can create deepfakes in real-time for streaming video. The technology has potential for …
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone. fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com You have a great idea about how technology could make … startups plays in your ear during boring conference calls. Is it time to jump ship? What could go wrong?! Choose your … Think twice before doing so! In a corporate setting, for example, only a small minority of employees are lawyers. …
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Warning: Spoiler alert for those who haven’t watched the show yet Ted Lasso is a show about an American football coach who moves to the … practice, Ted delivers a stern and direct speech to Jamie in front the team. Ted tells Jamie he is supposed to lead by …
… a company’s ability to build healthy relationships. For example, some lawyers still write contracts as if they’re … and manage beneficial, harmonious business relationships in which all parties find more ways to create value. … during times of rapid and unpredictable change is becoming an increasingly important source of competitive …
No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available to guide you forward. #ACCDocket Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops.
… Date: 01/04/2022 No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available … Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops. Resource Details Interest Area: … brilliant minds you have in your department and get their buy-in to build enthusiasm around specific projects designed …
If you know me, you know I love to talk tech — and in fact, I've made a career of it. Recently, however, I've branched out to discussing cutting-edge technology with legislators.
… If you know me, you know I love to talk tech — and in fact, I've made a career of it. Recently, however, I've … realized that maintaining a relationship with legislators is just as important as the initial conversations. Here are the strategies I learned. Look for an opportunity to educate and be helpful In addition to …
In Silicon Valley, we don't often consider our important neighbors to the north: the legislators in Sacramento, California who have the power to help promote new technology and rising industries.
… to Legislators Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 08/27/2018 In Silicon Valley, we don't often consider our important … new technology and rising industries. After all, if tech is focused on building the future, then law is tasked with … Specifically, AB 2658 defines "blockchain technology" for the first time in a statute and establishes a working …
… Date: 06/07/2017 Claire Huffstetler, lieutenant commander in the US Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), had an … come from military family — her parents are teachers. She is slim, somewhat soft-spoken, and a former college … Entering military service after college was natural for Huffstetler. “Since high school, I have been proudly …
… Docket Article How Vroom.com’s GC Sarah Feingold Relied on Unconventionality to … creative community “my people.” She has been a metalsmith for years and combined her passion for jewelry-making and law … legal mentor. “I realized that the standard path is to wait for a general counsel to be brought in when it …
Employers can address conflicts and reap the benefits of a multigenerational workforce by following these tips. #ACCDocket #HR #humanresources #DE&I #ageism
… and Labor Source: ACC Docket … At first glance, diversity in age may seem like one of the easier challenges to navigate … generations. As workplace investigators, our office is seeing more and more conflicts involving generational disputes. For the first time in history, there are up to five …
Through the intentional use of functional images and design principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing with. #ACCDocket
… principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing … our capacity with visuals No matter where a person is from or their language abilities, they should be able to …
: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel
… Development Source: ACC Docket … When I started working in Switzerland, I was struck by what seemed like an annoying, … In most business settings, a person joining a meeting is expected to individually greet each person in the room. … were not OK anymore. As to the procession of handshakes, for some time I tried an airy wave at larger groups of people …
How can companies address the challenges and questions that follow the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision? Can employers continue to offer healthcare benefits relating to abortion? Can they offer travel benefits allowing employees to travel to states where abortion is legal? What do in-house lawyers need to evaluate in this changing landscape of laws and alternatives? #ACCDocket #healthlaw #SupremeCourt
… Docket Article Key Considerations for US Employers to Navigate New Abortion Restrictions … allowing employees to travel to states where abortion is legal? What do in-house lawyers need to evaluate in this changing landscape …
… Docket Article Career Path: What Should We Wish For? James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 08/29/2022 Wish for … at work with something like: "I wish you every success in your new endeavors." Now, when I think back, this was wrong to write. A person who is successful at everything has no reason to question the …
… Docket Article Wisdom of the Crowd: In-house Counsel Discuss Implications of the Dobbs Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … as too politically charged. Whether to issue a statement is a business decision that is typically made at the highest …
A chunk — about 10 percent — of the people you communicate to or with won’t get you — and that’s OK, tells Career Path author James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
… usually so focused on their priorities, and so busy in general, that they spend little or no time on social … by the business benefit I got from meeting with peers. As for social media, I barely gave it a moment’s thought. I … got questions, though. Maybe you can help me understand. Is it possible to post anything of substance without …
… to problems often fail because managers don’t account for potential impediments. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by GoodStudio / Shutterstock.com Before we consider solutions to problems, we need to … Just as with identifying problems, proposing solutions is easy. You are not the first person or the only person to …
… are the first ones to promote the idea that people are in charge of their own destiny. That with hard work and … be successful. They may espouse a corollary belief, which is that people who do not achieve all they want are simply … this article, I thought I would declare a clear winner. For example, the I Make Things Happen group is more likely to …
… Blume Cara Yates Crotty Publication Date: 10/20/2022 What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods for improving workforce diversity? #ACCDocket … Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods …
Gartner’s Director of Legal & Compliance Yosr Hamza suggests asking if anyone needs any accommodation prior to meetings or social events can make a big difference. #ACCDocket #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by iQoncept / Shutterstock.com I was speaking with another caregiving parent a few days … kids his age stopped inviting them out to socialize. This is not news to me nor to many other parents who have kids … the gathering has built accommodations that enable access for people with physical disabilities. What if a door needs …
Patent eligibility can be complex and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may be difficult to overcome. The USPTO has experimented with a pilot program to change the way these rejections are handled. #ACCDocket #IP #IntellectualProperty
… and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may … … Banner artwork by Dusan Arsenijevic / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Consider the “meaningful limit.” Finding a meaningful limit that overrides the exception is the avenue toward patent eligibility, including …
You missed it or couldn’t attend all your preferred sessions — we’ve got you covered with key takeaways from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel
… from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details … Identify the key regulatory compliance requirements for these activities in the relevant geographies. Determine … health, and safety, quality). “Risk assessment process is an ongoing process.” Deborah Penza, Group Chief Compliance …
From ACC's 2022 Annual Meeting, here are program highlights from the panel, "Keeping a Legal Lid on Construction Costs," that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel
… that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details Interest Area: Real Estate … this session? “Keeping a lid on construction costs is very difficult right now and you need to get professionals … AND DIVISIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL, PSP INVESTMENTS Hope for the best, plan for the worst With the exception of the …
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