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Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2020
Whether it’s your first time as general counsel or your fifth time, it can be hard to figure out where to focus your attention. No doubt you will be called into countless meetings about impending decisions, most of which are tactical in nature. Don’t get so overwhelmed by the day-to-day agenda created by others that you miss setting bigger picture priorities.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Whether it’s your first time as general counsel or your … of the organization where you should prioritize looking for risks and opportunities for improvement.   A chain is as strong as its weakest link In today’s interdependent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/19/2021
Niti Nadarajah found her social media voice and wants you to find yours too. She urges in-house counsel to share their thoughts to build their personal brand and create a more authentic culture for the post-pandemic world.
… their personal brand and create a more authentic culture for the post-pandemic world. Resource Details Interest Area: … day and that, in essence, every day that we live is a beautiful compilation of stories that others can relate … or law firm events. Over the past many months, I have made online connections that have led me to participate in social …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/19/2021
Albertsons Companies EVP, GC, and Corporate Secretary Juliette Pryor talks about how her intellectual curiosity has led her to work in different industries and even join the board of a publicly traded company to increase her business knowledge.
in the United States, headquartered in Boise, Idaho. She is used to conversations starting that way. Having led teams … allows her to leverage past board room experience for the benefit of her present company from the lens of a … offerings for its customers, such as the ability to shop online. Pryor focuses on hiring digital-native lawyers to …
Articles
10/01/2008

The Movers & Shakers

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX). ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, llC, has named Bill Groves as its general counsel … and as vice president and associate general counsel for state regulatory matters for the Northeast (Philadelphia, … Tiffani Alexander, editorial coordinator, at alexander@acc.com. Tahernia Richardson … The Movers & Shakers … The Movers …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and Others
01/30/2004

A letter informing the recipient that it has access to an irrevocable "standby letter of credit". Includes form of sight draft and form of written statement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… our irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. __________, in your favor for an amount not to exceed in aggregate USD $__________, … expressly stated herein, this Standby Letter of Credit is subject to the International Standby Practices (“ISP98”), …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
11/20/2020
1 pages
Resource Details
Region: United States
… Kong and Japan. The Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi is Latham & Watkins associated office in the Kingdom of Saudi … and advance preparation. Please email us at Activism@lw.com for more information on activist investors or for the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
08/17/2021
1 pages
Resource Details
Region: United States
… Kong and Japan. The Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi is Latham & Watkins associated office in the Kingdom of Saudi … and advance preparation. Please email us at Activism@lw.com for more information on activist investors or for the …
… German publication Legal Tribune Online reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of … which was released May 1. German publication Legal Tribune Online reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of … Report , which was released May 1. More than 600 in-house lawyers at more than 400 companies in 33 countries …
Articles
12/28/2020

Understand the implications of the Brexit agreement of December 24, 2020 between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

… Lewis   3. Impact on Legal Services: " Legal services in the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: an initial … 2020, by Clifford Chance " EU-UK Trade Deal: What It Means for Post-Brexit Data Flows ", December 28, 2020, by Hunton … " What the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement means for pharma and medical device companies ", December 31, 2020, …
Articles
John K. Villa - partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
10/01/2004

This article explains that depending on how you handled the document production, inadvertently produced documents may retain their privileged status after disclosure. Also, depending on how obvious their privileged nature is, opposing counsel may have an ethical obligation to refrain from using them until a court finds a waiver has occurred.

… Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Material: What Is the Effect on the Privilege and the Duty of Receiving … was deemed at least a partial waiver of the privilege for the documents produced, though not a subject-matter … it must treat the confi- dentiality of attorney-client com- munications like jewels—if not crown jewels. Short of …
Program Materials
Darren G. Gardner - partner, Minter Ellison; Pamela Hass - general counsel and director, Curtin University of Technology; and Ronald F. Pol - director/general counsel, Team Factors Limited/Simultext Ltd.
04/20/2004

A presentation on how to properly manage a legal team to harness their core strengths.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 205:Help Them Push Their Own Buttons-How to Harness your … in Perth, Western Australia, where she is responsible for provision of all legal services to the University, an …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/23/2023
7 pages

A sample Sales Representative Agreement between a chemicals manufacturer and a sales agent, for the solicitation of orders for the company's chemical product.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Italy
… between a chemicals manufacturer and a sales agent, for the solicitation of orders for the company's chemical … a trial membership . … AGENCY AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into By and between [COMPANY A], a company duly … with the shipping details by fax. ARTICLE 4 - PAYMENT - COM MISSIONS 4.1 During the term of this Agreement Company …
Program Materials
Gretchen Klebasko, Marc Lorelli, Stanton Weinstein
05/19/2015

Discuss what key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of; Learn to take the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others; Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly; and Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and receive a few samples to take back to the office.

… May  19,  2015          Dallas,  TX   By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.®       ProtecⰭg  You  Client ’s  IP     …     By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® What  is  a  Trademark?    Any  word,  symbol,  design,  combina?on … for in-house counsel.® G-­‐MEN   •  h䐸://www.gmenshop.com/   By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® PublicaⰨns …
Program Materials
Nicole Ibbotson
10/18/2016

Fantasy Sports has been in the headlines lately as states and the federal government grapple with the legality of this $2 billion industry. This panel will examine the legal framework around this industry that boasts approximately 60 million participants in the US and Canada alone.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United States
… Nicole Ibbotson October 18, 2016 Fantasy Sports has been in the headlines lately as states and the federal government … PETER HUGHES Shareholder peter.hughes@ogletreedeakins.com NICOLE IBBOTSON SVP & General Counsel … sport (also known less commonly as ro?sserie or roto) is a type of game where par?cipants assemble virtual teams of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
06/02/2020
1 pages

Activist investors often begin planning their campaigns as much as a year in advance of the annual meeting. This includes accumulating stock positions, coordinating with other hedge funds in so-called “wolf packs,” analyzing the target company’s defenses and vulnerabilities, and making initial contacts with the target company. Therefore, target companies should focus on early vigilance and advance preparation.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… and Contracts Anticipating Activism: Implications for Your 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Author Latham & … Kong and Japan. The Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi is Latham & Watkins associated office in the Kingdom of Saudi … and advance preparation. Please email us at Activism@lw.com for more information on activist investors or for the …
Articles
Khaled Goussanem & Salima Aloui
12/11/2014
3 pages

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Algeria
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Isaacs, Stephen M. Wiseman
09/01/2004

Most private company acquisitions, regardless of structure, contain provisions for some form of post-closing purchase price adjustment. These adjustment provisions can be an area for significant post-closing dispute, but often do not get the attention they deserve during the negotiation process, resulting in a nasty shock long past the time anything can be done about it. Here's how to make sure that the your company doesn't get burned after the deal is struck.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… acquisitions, regardless of structure, contain provisions for some form of post-closing purchase price adjustment. … that the your company doesn't get burned after the deal is struck. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … in New York. He is available at jisaacs@prudential.com. Stephen M. Wiseman is a partner in King & Spalding’s M&A …
Articles
Daniel Pelc
01/01/2007

The concept of a 'litigation hold' is not new: A litigant must not accidentally or purposefully destroy documents that may be discoverable in real or anticipated litigation. Read about two real world cases that provide insight into this issue so you can implement policy and procedure changes to protect your organization.

… Pelc December 31, 2006 The concept of a 'litigation hold' is not new: A litigant must not accidentally or purposefully … Procedure (FRCP), which reduce the required time line for resolution of this issue to rapid and unimaginable … role is placed on counsel, which may require different com- munication methods depending on the case. In the case of …
Articles
Bruce Horowitz, Paz Horowitz Robalino Garcés
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Ecuador
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
Babajide O Ogundipe and Chukwuma Ezediaro, Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Nigeria
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Program Materials
Janine Dascenzo - associate general counsel, General Electric Company
03/12/2009

The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues discussed at the "Law Departments Adding Value: Structuring and Managing Outside Counsel Relationships and Beyond" conference on March 12, 2009. Includes advice on budgeting, fee structures, staffing and development, communication, and leveraging knowledge.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Electric Company March 12, 2009 The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues … to create a value index that would include a platform for law departments to input and share information assessing … a 1-page Covenant with Counsel document(http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/covenant) that outlines some relationship …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Anonymous
03/04/2004

Sample Records Retention Plan

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… AND RETENTION MANUAL GENERAL The purpose of this manual is to give Company employees a guideline for the handling and disposition of unclassified records and … are created and handled by the Company. The procedures in this manual have been established so that Company will …
Articles
Raul Rosado and Greg Utken
03/01/2008

Today’s global economy, along with competition overseas, is making the collective bargaining process between companies and unions challenging. When an agreement that satisfies the union cannot be met, a strike can commence— often resulting in lengthy labor disputes. How do attorneys navigate the complex process of labor negations? This case study, highlighting an 18-month strike at Cognis Corp., sheds light on what your company might consider if you’re ever face-to-face with a picket line.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Today’s global economy, along with competition overseas, is making the collective bargaining process between companies … of unfair labor practices. A co rporate campai gn. Demand for arbitration. A federal lawsuit . Decertification of the … Cogn is Corp., a global specia lty chemical ma nufacturing com pany. The global eco nomy and fore ign competition are …
Articles
06/01/2005

Auditors seem to be setting a higher standard in asking for assurances from counsel than the reasonable assurances that auditors themselves provide in their letters. Your task in conveying and interpreting this information is a critical one. Here is a guide to responding that walks the line between too much and not enough.

… Auditors seem to be setting a higher standard in asking for assurances from counsel than the reasonable assurances … Your task in conveying and interpreting this information is a critical one. Here is a guide to responding that walks … • Confirming that accrual items are appropriate; and Com, Tyco, and the other financial reporting scan­ • …
Articles
Patricia Rodrigues, Raul César Ferreira (Herd) SA
11/04/2014
8 pages

This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Mozambique, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mozambique
… & 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample company employment handbook specifically for Canada.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Contracts MNO Company Handbook - Canada May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employment handbook specifically for Canada. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … Fax: +44 (0) 8888 444444 Email: client name@ABCcompany.com Confidentiality Employees are encouraged to disclose …
Articles
05/03/2012

A workbook designed to guid in-house counsel as they consider whether and how to improve operation of their law departments through legal process outsourcing.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Articles Legal Process Outsourcing: A Workbook for In-House Counsel May 3, 2012 A workbook designed to guid … 11 Picking the right partner What is different about choosing an LPO provider … in usable form from Vantage Partners, www.vantagepartners.com. Please see V. Additional resources. This workbook is
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a sample food services agreement involving an educational campus.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Food Services Agreement October 24, 2016 This is a sample food services agreement involving an educational … as the "Parties". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the has advertised for and has solicited proposals for the purpose of managing … state agency, if any. (c) In accordance with the Buy American Provisions of 7 CFR Part 250, the Company will …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/02/2004

A detailed agreement between a company and its members regarding the general operations of the corporation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… obligations with respect to Restitution and Fines in excess of $40 million as if his Profit and Loss Percentage … ceasing to be a member of the Company, (iii) provide for the admission of Ms. Kunst as a Member of the Company, … Section 1.3. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Company is to transact a general business as brokers and dealers, …
Program Materials
05/05/2016
21 pages

In this 5 May 2016 presentation, in-house counsel will learn about the "minefields" of software patents.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career
… May 2016 • What do we mean by ‘patent-eligibility’? • What is a ‘software patent’? • Why are software patents controversial? • The value of patent protection for computer- implemented inventions • The position in … Mark Summerfield +61 3 9819 1664 m.summerfield@watermark.com.au www.watermark.com.au blog.patentology.com.au …
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