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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
Explore the impact of recent developments on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. #ChanceryCourt #DelawareChancery #ACC #ACCDocket
… on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by SevenMaps / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet McDonald's I extended the fiduciary duty of … and not an altogether surprising result. Indeed, it is not likely that any other officer in the company, save for
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Ashurst
03/03/2022
4 pages

Understand the force majeure implications of the Ukraine conflict (and related sanctions) for contracts.

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Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Sweden
… as regards implementation of international sanctions, it is easy to overlook some key considerations when reviewing FM … including a reservation of rights. https://www.ashurst.com/ https://www.ashurst.com/en/people/ … contracts. This article was originally published on the website of Ashurst on March 1, 2022. … Ashurst … Understand …
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Dentons
11/03/2022
5 pages

Learn about risks with trading in green electricity based on the practices in China.

… on the green electricity trading practice in China. How is the Contract for Green Electricity Trading structured? So … taking, action based on its content. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 5 • Key Terms and Major Legal Risks … in China. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in June 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/19/2017
38 pages

This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller company to a buyer Limited Liability Company (LLC).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Purchase and Sale Agreement January 19, 2017 38 pages This is a sample purchase and sale agreement, for the sale of land and other rights and assets, by a seller … exchanges used in connection with the Property (v) website, if any, for the Property, and (vi) the rights to the …
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Whitnie Wiley
01/01/2018

It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop pretending to be something we are not.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Nothing to Prove Author Whitnie Wiley January 1, 2018 It is only when we don’t have anything to prove that we stop … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley legislatiVe adVoCate for the assoCiation of California Water agenCies (saCramento, …
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Nicole Broley, Jane Sinclair, and Ken Fredeen
05/01/2016

The purpose of a workplace investigation is to fairly and objectively determine the facts. Increasingly, courts and tribunals are scrutinizing not just whether an investigation was undertaken but how it was undertaken with a focus on ensuring that workplace investigations are conducted in a fair and impartial manner in line with the organizational and legislative procedural guidelines.

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Source: ACC Docket
… May 1, 2016 The purpose of a workplace investigation is to fairly and objectively determine the facts. … as the dedicated internal investigator, she considers all com- plaints. In conjunction with internal counsel, she … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Afoke Igwe and Ronke Adejugbe, Strachan Partners
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Nigeria

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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Catharine Black Lipp João, law student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and intern at Carvalho, Machado, Timm Advogados (CMT) and Rafael Louzada Nardin, law student at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and intern at Cabanellos Schuh Advogados Associados
06/25/2016

This Quick Overview seeks to clarify industrial property (a type of intellectual property) protection in Brazil , specifically the case of item I of Article 2 of Federal Statute 9279/96, related to the grant of patents of invention and utility models.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… property (a type of intellectual property) protection in Brazil , specifically the case of item I of Article 2 of … exploitation of an idea in a certain territory for a limited period of time. Patents are divided into … invention , which are defined as follows: 1. Utility model is an innovation applied to an already existing equipment or …
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Ronald F. Pol
10/01/2008

Discusses whether internet tools, meant to make information more accessible, have affected and altered our cognitive abilities.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and textbooks were commonplace, with computers used mostly for word processing; synthesizing extensive research with our … however, are used to a different paradigm—one that is rapidly transforming the practice and business of law for … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Ronald F. Pol is past president of new Zealand’s …
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Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
12/15/2010

Sometimes the best way to enhance ones management abilities is to study mistakes that are most frequently made and why. This article contains some common pitfalls and how they can be avoided.

… Articles Five Common Pitfalls for Managers Author Charles A. Volkert, Esq. December 15, … the best way to enhance ones management abilities is to study mistakes that are most frequently made and why. … Counsel, ©2010, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
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Suzanne Brown, Senior Legal Editor Practical Law Labor and Employment
04/07/2015

In short Top Ten article, learn how a business entity may under US law utilize independent contractors to save money and increase flexibility.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Using Independent Contractors (United States) Author … Editor Practical Law Labor and Employment April 7, 2015 In short Top Ten article, learn how a business entity may … in employee health and welfare plans. The downside is that misclassifying employees as independent contractors …
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Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Georgia
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/29/2014

This document seeks to bring together the previous work done by the Working Party of EU Data Protection Commissioners established under Article 29 of the Data Protection Directive1 into a more comprehensive set of views covering all the central questions raised by flows of personal data to third countries in the context of the application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in Articles 25 and 26 of the directive. (The text of these articles is attached as Annex 2).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… application of EU data protection directive (95/46/EC). It is organised according to the system provided for international transfers of personal data set out in … regarding credit-worthiness A community citizen wishes to buy a holiday home in Country A outside the EC and applies …
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Patrick Johnson, J.D., of Thomson Reuters
09/19/2012

This brief resource presents top ways you and your legal department can integrate with your company and act more like a business unit.

… do not teach their studentsis how to run, or succeed in, a business. Law firms have famously struggled with … of law with the practice of law, but less talked about is how in-house legal departments, for the same reasons, often struggle with integrating into …
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06/01/2018

This article examines industry changes resulting from an automated workforce and identifies future trends.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Kill the Labor Force? ENEDINA CARDENAS Automation is redefining the workplace. While some may fear that … Retailers are closing their brick and mortar stores to do online business. And self-checkout aisles at grocery stores … examples of when invention and improvements were feared for reasons similar to those espoused today: mass production …
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Pamela S. Poff, Anita J. Wilson, and Matthew B. Halpern
03/01/2004

This article discusses whether the OFCCP - the agency charged with enforcing the federal affirmative action regulations - regulations cover your company and can help you reduce or eliminate problem areas before the OFCCP becomes involved.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) agency charged with … while avoiding getting “bogged down” in technical com- pliance issues. Consequently, there has been an increase … until after the OFCCP has already selected your company for an audit. You need to determine now whether the regula- …
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Lili Jian, China General Counsel, Ferrero
10/01/2014

Chinese people can be very indirect in expressing what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and agree to have some when you ask them the second time.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… what they want. When you offer your Chinese guests tea, it is not unusual that they say no in the first instance and … Daily, an English- language daily newspaper www.chinadaily.com.cn China Tourism Guide www.cnto.org B EI JI N G I N TE R … department resources and mitigate risk. • WestlawNext® Online Legal Research • Practical Law™ Know-How • Business …
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Whitnie Wiley
11/01/2017

Lead the Way Columnist Whitnie Wiley stresses the importance of being self-aware and intentional about the pursuit of your goals.

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Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, … about the pursuit of your goals, then my job here is done. Personal development and growth is no small feat. In
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
01/01/2018

The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the stimulus and choosing the response.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Go Fast Author Jeffrey W. Wheeler January 1, 2018 The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. jeffrey W. Wheeler assoCiate general Counsel numotion … bearing no apparent rela- tionship to its meaning. For example, “86” means the kitchen is out of some menu item. …
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Bill Mordan
07/01/2008

The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan re-examines the truths behind the theory which asserts that "in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence."

… June 30, 2008 The Peter Principle, authored in 1969, is now out of print. But in this column, Bill Mordan … her job, the employee earns recognition and consideration for promo- tion to the next level in the hierarchy. And … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is area vice president and general counsel …
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Charles A. Volkert
10/30/2009

An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can have. Most lawyers work hard to establish contacts, particularly in the early stages of their careers, but over time, many misuse their networks or forget about them altogether. To prevent this from happening, in-house lawyers need to be sure to avoid the most common mistakes even seasoned attorneys can make when it comes to the care and feeding of their networks.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 30, 2009 An extensive network of professional contacts is one of the greatest career assets a corporate attorney can … assets a corporate attorney can have. Whether looking for job leads, advice, a mentoring relationship or a referral … Counsel, ©2009, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
3 pages

This checklist will help you examined all the non-benefits considerations for the workplace in a Post-Roe world.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Social, and Corporate Governance: The employer is getting pressure from stakeholders (shareholders, board of … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. 3 ebglaw.com | What types of benefit plans provide travel benefits for … originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. 's website. … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. … This checklist will …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about the importance of liquidators in Hong Kong and recent increased scrutiny of them in their courts.

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Region: Hong Kong, Asia, China, Global
… of crucial importance where there are risks that a company is approaching the end of its operating cycle. Liquidators … Keady, David Kwok and Hugo Lo. 2 https://hongkong.dentons.com/en/richard-keady … courts. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
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Dentons
12/16/2022
2 pages

Learn about Nigeria's legal treatment of employees who resign in anticipation of disciplinary proceedings.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Nigeria, Africa
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … It is common practice to find employees resigning upon becoming … employed to avoid summary dismissal which is the penalty for gross misconduct under most contracts of employment. It … proceedings. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in September 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
06/01/2004

In-house lawyers for companies around the world are playing leading roles in providing proactive legal guidance to corporate clients on governance initiatives. This practice profile shares information on practices implemented at the following seven companies: Alvarion Ltd., Ballard Power Systems, General Motors Corporation, SAP AG, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Westpac Banking Corporation, and Woolworths Limited.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (ACC) For more leading practice profiles: http://www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES IN PROVIDING … Whatever the law department organizational structure, what is clear is that in-house lawyers are playing valued roles. … Company, and the company’s public shareholders. Ballard’s website states that the company has “significantly improved” …
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05/01/2010

Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Resources - May 2010 May 1, 2010 Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better Resource Details Source: ACC Docket … you need. Mindcrest Mindcrest, headquartered in Chicago, is an industry leader in outsourced legal services. the Mind- … and all of the other aCC al- liance partners at www.acc. com/alliance. Corporate Counsel University® Unlock your …
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Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
49 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Switzerland. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

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Region: Switzerland
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and …
Program Materials
Michael J. Lotito -- partner, Jackson Lewis LLP; Theos D. McKinney III -- senior counsel, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Lynn C. Outwater -- managing partner, Jackson Lewis LLP
10/01/2004

702 - Workplace Law Training: A Key Affirmative Defense for Small Law Departments

… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 702:Workplace Law Training: A Key Affirmative Defense for … The Rise In Retaliation Claims According to the EEOC Website, since 1992 retaliation claims have climbed steadily. …
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Archana Shanker and Gitika Suri, Anand and Anand
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in India

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
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Rachel V. See (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
11/09/2023
6 pages

This article discusses how President Biden's Executive Order on artificial intelligence and follow-up actions by federal agencies will impact federal risk-management practices, likely serving as a model for AI risk management by private-sector employers.

… risk-management practices, likely serving as a model for AI risk management by private-sector employers. Resource … standards contain an expansive scope of AI applications in the employment space that are considered presumptively … government’s own use of AI. (The White House’s fact sheet is a good summary.)  Public comments are being accepted …
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