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Articles
Olga V. Mack
07/17/2024

O Advogado Digital: Navegando pela Integração de IA em Departamentos Jurídicos (Parte 2)

… um maestro de orquestra, dirigindo uma sinfonia brilhante com controle preciso sobre cada instrumento. Advogados que … comerciais é sua vantagem existente. Combine isso com o treinamento adequado, e você poderá promover comcom conceitos e terminologia de IA através de cursos online e presenciais que ensinam os fundamentos de IA e …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate risk in a warmer world. As the society-at-large moves toward a low carbon economy, companies are increasingly looking to the legal department to assess and disclose its environmental impact. The future of sustainability is here, are you ready for what’s next?
… Julia Morton Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Climate change is upon us, and in-house counsel are struggling to mitigate … adequately assess risk and compare companies. A company’s website and social media postings are now some of the most … context. Groups like Ceres, and most recently Envonet.com, compile company disclosures on environmental and climate …
Articles
07/15/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether physicians and hospitals can offer compensation to persons providing referrals. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Health Law Committee ACC Network.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… providing the referral (and receiving the compensation) is another physician? Does it matter if the persons providing … check out the list of statutes at http://fightfraudamerica.com/anti-kickback.html . Also, be mindful of the federal and … for referrals. I'm not endorsing the Fight Fraud America website. The only thing I know about it is that the listed …
Articles
John K. Villa - Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP.
07/17/2007

A derivative suit has been filed against the company, its directors, and some officers. There are no advice-of-counsel issues that would be implicated in this instance by your representation of both the company and the individual defendants, but can one law firm represent everybody? What are the risks? Can you ever have too many lawyers?

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… officers in shareholder derivative suits presents risk, it is permissible in some cases. We need to recognize first that … even in shareholder derivative actions. The pertinent com- mentary to this rule provides: The question can arise whether counsel for the organization may defend [a derivative] action. The …
Articles
Fieldfisher
10/19/2015

This article shows how nearly every US in-house counsel has faced the task of tackling an impending overseas deal when only US State law governed terms are at hand.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… and wider warranty provisions? Inevitable, some control is ceded. The contractual dilemma Depending on the scenario, … each party could agree to local law and the right to apply for ƚŚĞŝƌ�ŚŽŵĞ�ĐŽƵƌƚƐ�ǁ … Mark Webber, Partner – Fieldfisher mark.webber@fieldfisher.com Contacts Mark Webber Partner - Palo Alto E: ƒ”Ǥ™‡„„‡”̷ …
Articles
05/21/2015

This article deals with the request for a preliminary ruling under Article 267 TFEU from the Landgericht Krefeld (Germany), made by decision of 5 June 2014, received at the Court on 4 July 2014, in the proceedings between Jaouad El Majdoub v CarsOnTheWeb.Deutschland GmbH.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium, Germany, Switzerland
… May 21, 2015 This article deals with the request for a preliminary ruling under Article 267 TFEU from the … and wider warranty provisions? Inevitable, some control is ceded. The contractual dilemma Depending on the scenario, … Mark Webber, Partner – Fieldfisher mark.webber@fieldfisher.com Contacts Mark Webber Partner - Palo Alto E: ƒ”Ǥ™‡„„‡”̷ …
Checklists
Latham & Watkins LLP
01/24/2024
2 pages

This quick reference guide provides a list of Form 8-K Filing Events to be reported. It also includes Securities and Exchange Commission filing and staleness dates for 2024.

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Region: United States
… and Exchange Commission filing and staleness dates for 2024. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … arrangements are excluded from 1.01 and covered in 5.02) 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ▪ … course of business ▪ Applies even if the registrant is not a party to the transaction ▪ Exemption if securities …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Given the magnitude of the recent jurisdictional changes, all in-house business and litigation counsel — in corporations large and small, foreign and domestic — can benefit from learning about the new jurisdictional world the Court has created, why it is important, and what future developments might be in store.
… What Do the New Rules of Personal Jurisdiction Mean for In-house Counsel? Michael Paisner Publication Date: … the new jurisdictional world the Court has created, why it is important, and what future developments might be in store. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Knowing what makes people tick is a key part of performing in-house work. Meet Peter Obersheimer, one of the 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings awardees, and learn how he uses emotional intelligence to do his job. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse
… Date: 06/28/2024 Knowing what makes people tick is a key part of performing in-house work. Meet Peter … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … litigation settlement, Peter proactively called for a website hygiene audit and worked with company leaders to …
Articles
Lisa Wright and Vassilena Karadakova, Slaughter and May
01/18/2016
17 pages

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding Cartel regulation in the United Kingdom.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… LLP Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 1473-3420 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … also generally publish a notice of investigation on its website, containing basic details of the case, a brief …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2017

This is a sample landlord building lease.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… and Contracts Landlord Building Lease April 12, 2017 This is a sample landlord building lease. Resource Details … or (ii) the date that the Tenant Improvements (as defined in [EXHIBIT B]) are Substantially Complete (as defined in … of Tenant under this Lease other than the obligation for payment of Gross Rent. 1.3. "Base Expenses" …
Articles
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a Lex Mundi Member
05/07/2013

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Wisconsin, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Wisconsin Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Guide to Doing Business Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … its initial adoption in 1961. The Department of Revenue’s website contains a significant amount of helpful material …
Program Materials
Daniele Cervino -- vice president of sales and general counsel, Environmental Waste Management Associates, L.L.C.; Linda D. Kelley -- vice president and senior counsel, Viacom Inc.; Jamieson M. Schiff -- assistant general counsel, Textron Inc.
10/18/2004

807 - Environmental Risk Management 101

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Interest Area: Insurance, Environmental
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 807:Environmental Risk Management 101 Daniele Cervino … Cervino is the vice president of sales and general counsel for Environmental Waste Management Associates (EWMA) of …
… & Executive Education Training and education exclusively for in-house lawyers and legal operations professionals. No … questions, please contact a staff member at  education@acc.comIn the process of registering for the ACC Asia-Pacific … May 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland ACC Europe Annual Conference is the must-attend event for in-house counsel across 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
“Being a leader is not about what you can produce, but what your team can produce. There is an element of fear in becoming a leader because you’re putting your career in the hands of other people,”
… H. Shields Publication Date: 12/10/2020 “Being a leader is not about what you can produce, but what your team can …  (Dec. 2019) ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Articles
Justin L. Krieger, Managing Partner, Denver Office, John C. Alemanni, Mr. Morlock, and David Reed, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
05/08/2020
47 pages

In this ACC Guide, an overview of recent developments in post-grant proceedings before the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board are explained. With relatively new administrative proceedings developed for challenging competitor grants, in-house counsel will need to familiarize themselves with this knowledge to prepare for hearings.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
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… 20001 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This ACC Guide provides an overview of recent … As with any overview, the treatment of these topics is more illustrative than exhaustive. Nevertheless, the hope … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP, visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/24/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the departing executive, including the benefits that the employer will provide to the executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Executive Severance Plan for Prior Participants December 24, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and … [COMPANY] EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN FOR PRIOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CHANGE OF CONTROL [COMPANY], a Delaware
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee in the event of employment termination.<br />

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Severance Agreement II December 23, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee in the event of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company as guarantor and a bank as trustee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Bank and Company December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company as … banking association, as trustee (the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Issuer Trust, the Issuer Trust is
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample real estate purchase and sale agreement regarding residential lots.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Sale Agreement - Residential Lots July 28, 2017 This is a sample real estate purchase and sale agreement regarding … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT FOR … made and entered into as of the Effective Date, as defined in Section 1.02 below, by and between SELLER (“ Seller ”) and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/05/2016

This is a sample confidentiality agreement between a company and its chief executive officer.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between a Company and its CEO April 5, 2016 This is a sample confidentiality agreement between a company and … AGREEMENT [DATE] [COMPANY 2 ADDRESS] Dear Mr./Ms. [CEO]: In connection with your consideration of a possible business … of information under this Agreement shall be solely for the purpose of evaluating a Transaction between the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guaranty agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Guaranty Agreement 023 December 28, 2015 This is a sample guaranty agreement. Resource Details Interest … (“Guarantor”), whose address is [GUARANTOR ADDRESS], in favor of [BENEFICIARY], a Delaware limited liability … Beneficiary in accordance with the terms hereof. AGREEMENT For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
Advocacy Filings
05/29/2007

This letter provides some background on why states in general and Connecticut in particular should adopt MJP reforms, and offers our reasoning why the state should include a special approach for registration of in-house counsel working in Connecticut who are not locally licensed in the state.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… reasoning why the state should include a special approach for registration of in-house counsel working in Connecticut … lawyers. They also reaffirm the fundamental purpose 1 ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 21,000 … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com - 2 - of attorney regulation in Connecticut--to protect …
Program Materials
David Cross, Stephen Dellinger, JC Miller, Alex Ponce de Leon
10/18/2016

Conducting discovery efficiently and effectively can significantly reduce litigation costs and enhance the chances for successful dispute resolution. This panel discussion will deal with discovery best practices, including litigation hold management, recent changes to the discovery portions of the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and techniques for managing and reducing the costs of discovery.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… reduce litigation costs and enhance the chances for successful dispute resolution. This panel discussion will … Scope and Purpose: These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the United States … process must provide parties with efficient access to what is needed to prove a claim or defense….” Courts and counsel …
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 …
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