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… Docket Article Tips For Developing and Protecting IP Rights in India Nirupam … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by chaylek / Shutterstock.com Highlights Identify intellectual property assets at early … Introduction The growing start-up ecosystem in India is, in great part, reliant on the creation of newer …
How does your company manage ESG-related issues? Learn the importance of board and management roles in handling ESG matters amidst increasing regulatory oversight. #Greenwashing #ESGDisclosures #SustainableBusiness #ClimateRisk #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 6 Steps for Effective ESG Oversight Stefanie Holland Sehrish Siddiqui … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by chayanuphol / Shutterstock.com Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters have … Effective board and management oversight of ESG matters is crucial. Below are some practical tips to consider …
The Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC) thoroughly amended its arbitration rules and published the Beijing Arbitration Commission Arbitration Rules (2015) (the revised BAC arbitration rules). The revised BAC arbitration rules came into effect on April 1, 2015.
… Decision to Comprehensively Promote the Rule of Law in China” explicitly requires it to “improve the arbitration … in applying the currently effective arbitration rules. For instance, adding factors to be considered when deciding … under the same arbitration agreement. If the application is made before the arbitral tribunal is constituted, it shall …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Mike Madden Association of Corporate Counsel … … Mike Madden GENERAL COUNSEL FTR GROUP PTY LTD and FOR THE RECORD LIMITED BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA 4:30 … and explain how joint IP created during the partnership is split at the end of the term. 7:00 pm Arrive home for bath …
The Association of South East Asian Nations is attempting to build a single market without binding dispute-settlement mechanisms or a single regulatory apparatus.
… Forging ASEAN Common Market Creates Unique Challenges forIn-house Counsel Wallaya Kaewrungruang Rista Manurung Al … 06/01/2016 The Association of South East Asian Nations is attempting to build a single market without binding … Oliver Tonby, McKinsey & Company; May 2014; www.mckinsey.com . This reality, plus the fact that ASEAN has taken a …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Justin Coss Association of Corporate Counsel … 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 …
… legal diligence. Artwork by Yellow_man / Shutterstock.com This pressure may help explain why 40 percent of CLOs … as their law department’s top strategic initiative for the coming year. To improve efficiency, 45 percent of … facing major rate hikes from outside counsel. This tension is unlikely to be sustainable in the long term. Improving …
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… Docket Article Employees Are the “Secret Sauce” for Sustained Value Creation Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/08/2020 Each of our stakeholders is essential. We commit to deliver value to all of them, for … I walked across a parking lot to a Wegmans grocery store in Rochester, NY. I had arranged a meeting with one of the …
As corporate sustainability and responsibility become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of these initiatives.
… Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: A Guide for Lawyers Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of … not a particular executive. In today’s day and age, it is impossible to create a profitable company without …
More and more often, in-house counsel are being asked to draft cross-border intellectual property (IP) agreements and handle the legal issues that they often generate. Complicating this task is that most US-based in-house counsel are not familiar with civil code jurisdictions and/or the legal issues facing in-house counsel for companies based outside of the United States.
… Calore Publication Date: 12/18/2020 More and more often, in-house counsel are being asked to draft cross-border … issues that they often generate. Complicating this task is that most US-based in-house counsel are not familiar with … and/or the legal issues facing in-house counsel for companies based outside of the United States. Resource …
… SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA, USA Chair background Harold Federow is a technology and IP lawyer. He is currently contract and vendor manager for the information and communications technology department … more about chapters and networks, please visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks . … Harold Federow discusses the IT, …
… Counsel Publication Date: 12/18/2020 Marlene Connolly, in-house counsel for Forcepoint, discusses her career and ACC. Resource … I’ve been a group counsel for over 20 years, which is most of my professional career. When I started in-house …
… to TE Connectivity, and what do you like most about being in-house counsel? I joined TE Connectivity, among other reasons, for its values-based compliance culture, strong ethical … when necessary. That type of exposure and partnership is a constant learning experience for me. As EMEA compliance …
Good ethics is simply good business. It’s been noted that those individuals who trust their organizations and leadership are typically “better” employees. That said, ethical companies don’t just happen. The people within the organization determine “how good” we present to the world. People want to trust their organizations, and most importantly, their leaders. It’s a two-way street.
… Docket Article Trust is a Two-way Street Veta T. Richardson Publication Date: … Ethics Source: ACC Docket … It’s often said that the basis for any productive relationship is communication and trust. … to trust your team, and they need to be able to trust you. In fact, public perception of a company’s trustworthiness is …
When Darren Zeidel completed law school at McGill University in Quebec, he knew he had a passion to participate in some of the most significant opportunities the corporate legal profession could offer. Fast forward to July 2019, when he stepped into his current position at Aon plc following several other impressive roles, and it would appear his younger self steered him well.
… Darren Zeidel completed law school at McGill University in Quebec, he knew he had a passion to participate in some of … business side of a company, along with being responsible for the legal aspects as well,” says Zeidel, who is based in Aon’s Chicago office and manages nearly a …
As we enter month seven of the pandemic (with the risk of a looming “second wave” this season), our ability to connect with people is still hampered by social distancing restrictions and fear of catching the virus. We must analyze how to find a remedy to improve our situation while staying safe.
… wave” this season), our ability to connect with people is still hampered by social distancing restrictions and fear … Incremental Changes Can Transform our Lives ” feature in the April 2020 ACC Docket . In the original article, the … priorities and boundaries; and Know it’s OK to ask for help. In this series, the authors apply those methods to …
ASC 606 governs how revenue from your litigation settlement contracts will be accounted for and reported. By learning the ins and outs of ASC 606, you can understand how a settlement agreement will be accounted for and whether it will support your company’s revenue goals.
… ASC 606: How Revenue from Litigation Settlement Contracts is Recognized Noah Webster Publication Date: 12/14/2020 ASC … your litigation settlement contracts will be accounted for and reported. By learning the ins and outs of ASC 606, … part of a two-part series discussing the updated ASC 606. In this article, Litigation Columnist Noah Webster covers the …
Since few things are worse than showing up to a deposition unprepared, this article delves into the basic and less familiar aspects of the 30(b)(6) deposition to prepare you for a successful day in court.
… Article The 30(b)(6) Deposition: 6 Ways to Be Prepared for the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Murphy J. Burke III … 30(b)(6) deposition to prepare you for a successful day in court. Resource Details Interest Area: Litigation and … party to depose a witness even if the witness’ identity is not specifically known. The term 30(b)(6) deposition stems …
Did you know that in Canada, an application for your trademark can be blocked by a form of trademark that automatically covers all classes, never expires, and cannot be cancelled based on non-use?
… Witzburg Publication Date: 05/21/2018 Did you know that in Canada, an application for your trademark can be blocked by a form of trademark that … which are more advantageous than regular trademarks. What is an official mark and who can own one? Official marks are …
In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer gets — and the answers that their marketing colleagues need in order to execute their campaign.
… Gets Asked Todd Hartley Publication Date: 01/15/2018 In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer … Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … Advertising is a fast-paced and exciting industry. Lawyers who work for brands and advertising agencies get an early look at the …
Jenny Kiss, general counsel of Public Transport Authority of West Australia, talks about how attending the course helped benchmark herself and prepare for an upcoming legal risk assessment.
… Docket Article Q&A with Jenny Kiss on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … attending the course helped benchmark herself and prepare for an upcoming legal risk assessment. Resource Details … legal skills and network with other in-house lawyers. ACC is tailored to in-house lawyers and as a global group, it …
In 2008, I had the pleasure of interviewing Hoffman while he was visiting Rochester, New York. I asked him about the early days of the business ethics movement and his assessment of the impact that the compliance and ethics profession has had on the business community. After learning of his passing, I retrieved my notes from that interview, which are partially reproduced in this article.
… executive director of the W. Michael Hoffman Center for Business Ethics at Bentley University in Waltham, … business leaders. Even though the idea of business ethics is as old as business itself, in the mid-1970s there was no … that dominated the headlines involving Enron, World Com, and Adelphia have had a mixed impact. One result of the …
In the cross-border context, a company’s business and legal risks can be influenced not just by local laws and procedures, but by political, social, and cultural factors as well. Effective management of cross-border disputes must, therefore, account for many variables.
… P. Barnette Thomas E. Riley Publication Date: 05/04/2019 In the cross-border context, a company’s business and legal … of cross-border disputes must, therefore, account for many variables. Resource Details Interest Area: … and process for managing legal dispute proceedings is a key component of an effective global business strategy. …
As counsel, your job is to ensure that your company and its employees know how to guard the company against sanctions risks. This article sets forth general approaches for managing some of the trickiest sanctions issues confronting multinational companies in the global economy.
… ahead of the game: Positioning your company to succeed in today’s challenging trade sanctions environment Ginger … Faulk Publication Date: 03/02/2019 As counsel, your job is to ensure that your company and its employees know how to … risks. This article sets forth general approaches for managing some of the trickiest sanctions issues …
Companies that fail to position their general counsel properly do so at their peril — exposing themselves to the dangers of corruption, scandals, and lawsuits.
… scandals, and lawsuits. I recently coauthored a piece for The Times (UK) with Secretary General Liesbeth De Ridder … laundering scandal. As we note in the article, this case is especially frustrating because it was entirely preventable … team. Reach out to ACC for resources, starting with acc.com/governance . ACC will not stop fighting for your right to …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Michel Werthenschlag Association of Corporate … and I prepare breakfast. I try to set aside 15 minutes for morning prayers. The race is on: Getting everyone fed (thank you Eggo’s mini pancakes) …
The aim of this article is to provide a brief overview of the Uber litigation, which is perhaps the largest or at least the most publicized litigation regarding this issue currently, as well as a brief overview of leading authorities at play.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2018 The aim of this article is to provide a brief overview of the Uber litigation, which … ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET The Uber litigation. Trouble for Uber began in 2013, when drivers filed a class action in … (October 2015). 2 On Uber generally, see https://help.uber.com . 3 Litigation was filed August 16, 2013 in the US …
We need to continue to educate while also providing creative solutions to protect users without impeding the rollout of new technology. The convenience and immediate access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many are willing to readily accept, especially if they haven’t thought through the potential tricks that may result.
… access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many … computing devices and sensors have been popping up in unexpected places this year. Last summer, there was … and employees could choose to use external devices for the same purposes. But the idea of a sensor becoming one …
As chief legal and risk officer and assistant secretary of the American Cancer Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal and risk management strategies that advance and protect the Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
… Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal … mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Resource Details Interest Area: … He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia, is a native of Washington, DC, and currently lives in …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Adam Nagorski Association of Corporate Counsel … requesting in contracts. 9:00 am I respond to requests for legal advice largely in geographical order. Emergo is a consulting company with subsidiaries worldwide, covering …
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