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Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
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. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
I have found that mutual respect is the best course of action for general counsel. To confirm my theory, I spoke with three people whose life experiences can be useful when going into an M&A negotiation: venture capitalist Chris Sacca, journalist Cal Fussman, and an American football executive David Cohen.
… Date: 03/02/2019 I have found that mutual respect is the best course of action for general counsel. To confirm my theory, I spoke with three … can create a positive relationship that makes a difference in reaching a deal. Big picture. Don’t become fixated on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
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
Publication Date: 04/02/2018
A day in the life of Michel Werthenschlag, VP and Assistant general counsel–International at WWE in Stamford, Conneticut.
… 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) …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
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
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
A day in the life of Adam Nagorski, corporate counsel at Emergo by UL and agency counsel at Safe (pro bono position) In Austin, Texas.
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
A day in the life of Thomas Cluderay, general counsel at Yellowstone Forever in Bozeman and Gardiner, MT.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Thomas Cluderay Association of Corporate Counsel … Washington, DC to our Montana offices, serving as counsel for the park’s principal nonprofit partner. After getting … some of our donation acknowledgement templates and this is a chance to check in on our progress. 9:00 am Our board …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Like modern aircraft, businesses have a level of complexity that exceed any one person’s ability to manage without well-designed procedures to check the status and performance of critical systems. This is especially true for multinational corporations that must find a way, every day, to navigate a hazardous and byzantine legal landscape.
… check the status and performance of critical systems. This is especially true for multinational corporations that must find a way, every … Source: ACC Docket … On Oct. 30, 1935, at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, a sleek new airplane was rolled out onto the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/12/2021
Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer.
… Docket Article 20 Terms and Conditions to Include in Your Influencer Agreement Andrew V. Morris, III Jocelyn A. … Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer. … counsel can work together.   Read " Under the Influence " for unique risks facing the company's reputation and brand …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/15/2021
While the world changes all around us, some things stay constant — like the need to keep entities in good standing and your entity compliance data readily accessible.
… some things stay constant — like the need to keep entities in good standing and your entity compliance data readily … deadlines vary and requirements are constantly changing. For example, many companies rely on multiple vendors and/or … that has accelerated the necessity of remote governance is the COVID-19 pandemic. Work arrangements are shifting to a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
A day in the life of Edo Bar-Gil, General Counsel at Appsflyer in Herzliya, Israel.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Edo Bar-Gil Association of Corporate Counsel … Appsflyer Herzliya, Israel 6:00 am Wake up and  get ready for a quick mountain bike ride  on the trails outside Tel … Arrive at work and eat a light breakfast. My first meeting is with the procurement team. We discuss details for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
A day in the life of Roger O'Sullivan, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Privacy Officer at Cogstate in New York City, New York.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Roger O’Sullivan Association of Corporate … the day ahead. 7:30 am Back home to make school lunches for my daughters. I catch up on a little news while my wife … to start next year when one of our Australian colleagues is out preparing for and taking the New York State bar exam. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
For the vast majority of Georgia Albert’s professional life, she has been a lawyer. One day in Düsseldorf, Germany, she got a chance to see what it was like to do something else.
… Docket Article The Quest for Compliance Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 12/01/2017 … Albert’s professional life, she has been a lawyer. One day in Düsseldorf, Germany, she got a chance to see what it was … to recreate the experience in Saudi Arabia. Albert, who is the international chief compliance officer and EMEA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
A day in the life of David Felicissimo, general counsel at Valnet Inc. in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
… 6:00 am Wake up as I hear my wife getting ready. She is a substitute teacher and has to be up early. Reach for my phone to check emails before getting out of bed. I  … for the day. I also browse our site, TheRichest.com, to make sure IT has updated the terms and privacy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
A day in the life of Eliud Ogutu Head of Legal at Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Eliud Ogutu Association of Corporate Counsel … who regales me with yesterday’s exploits and today’s plans for school. I feed him some oatmeal porridge as  I catch up … to the bedroom to wake her.  My four-year-old daughter is already awake and is preparing for preschool. I give her a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/26/2021
Interview with Justin Martin from the ACC Legal Department Management Network.
… Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Justin Martin is the current chair for the ACC Law Department Management Network (LDMN) … for scientific, strategic planning, and advisory solutions in energy, electricity, power, environment, and technology …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
A day in the life of Raj Barot, Managing Director & General Counsel at Agile Counsel in Bangkok, Thailand.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Raj Barot Association of Corporate Counsel … we should sleep in a little longer, but she won’t take no for an answer. I set her up with some toys to keep her busy … back to India after a four-year assignment in London. She is dual qualified (UK and India) and looking for a change …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
This article suggests an alternate process that replaces the annual performance review form with a two-step process of regular discussions between managers and their subordinates and a separate, confidential written staff assessment memo addressed to higher management.
… … CHEAT SHEET A poor substitute. Managers will often opt for a performance review they deem to be “negative” instead … assessment process. The annual performance review process is both a time-honored and dreaded part of the business … with anxiety or viewed as irrelevant and a waste of time. In a 2009 Reuters survey, 80 percent of employees were …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/08/2021
In an interview with ACC, the women-led NASCAR legal team discusses succeeding in a male-dominated industry and working for a company striving for diversity and inclusion.
… Lane to Progress Karmen Fox Publication Date: 03/08/2021 In an interview with ACC, the women-led NASCAR legal team … succeeding in a male-dominated industry and working for a company striving for diversity and inclusion. Resource … Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … While the NASCAR fanbase is predominately male and white, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/29/2021
Oliver Jaberg was driving to FIFA’s headquarters when high-ranking football officials were arrested by Swiss authorities in 2015. Ever since, he has worked to help rebuild trust in FIFA and the organization’s credibility, as well as building out a best-in-class compliance program.
… football officials were arrested by Swiss authorities in 2015. Ever since, he has worked to help rebuild trust in … biggest transformation Jaberg has seen since that morning is a cultural shift at FIFA. “FIFA has undergone a very … former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch praised FIFA for its compliance turnaround during a  keynote speech  — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2017
I’m looking to staff up the legal department at my organization but I’ve never had to interview a candidate before. Everyone seems good on paper and I am not sure what the right interview questions are to tease out the ideal candidate. Do you have a list of questions you generally ask?
… Docket Article Ask Aliya: How to Find the Best Candidate for Your Law Department Aliya Ramji Publication Date: … Donna, Staffing up a small company or a small department is always a difficult task. Not only do you want someone who is smart and thoughtful in their work, but you also want to find someone you can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a formal plan to become Whirlpool’s chief legal officer of Asia Pacific. She says she simply moved from each position in “a natural progression.”
… 11/01/2016 It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a … intelligence and big picture views of a diplomat, she is a perfect fit for her demanding job. But she never set out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/24/2016
Considering that women currently fill only a third of open board positions — even with an increasing awareness of the value of diversity on boards — Stewart’s numbers reflect great success in this area.
… Docket Article The Power of Being in the Room: 4 Ways Attorneys Can Help Increase Boardroom … placed 35 women directors on corporate boards, usually for Fortune 500 companies. Considering that women currently … public relations, and even ethical perspective, and it is good for society too?” she adds. Although it may seem …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
A day in the life of Janet Wright, Vice President – Corporate, Securities & Finance Counsel And Assistant Secretary at Dell in Austin, Texas.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Janet Wright Association of Corporate Counsel … tennis shoes, and I’m out the door with Satchel the corgi  for his morning walk and my mental run through the day’s … the time to think through the meetings of the day. What is the agenda, what do we need to accomplish, and how can I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2018
If you’ve been following this series on blockchain, you now know about blockchain’s capabilities beyond Bitcoin and how to keep up with the disruption.
… Article Smart Contracts: The Shared Ledger That’s Set in Stone Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/29/2018 If you’ve … job as a lawyer?” Rest assured, the term “smart contracts” is a misnomer, at least to some extent. Smart contracts are … Let’s (finally) set this agreement in stone Blockchain, for all its fascinating intricacy, is essentially a kind of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/23/2016
Eve Chaurand, former general counsel and head of business development of Ask.com, is currently general counsel of Change.org.
… general counsel and head of business development of Ask.com, is currently general counsel of Change.org. Resource Details … alluring and satisfying that one would never guess that for years she has struggled with imposter syndrome. Imposter …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2016
Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years.
… Alameda Publication Date: 12/12/2016 Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years. Resource Details …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/04/2017
As executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team.
… of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team. Resource Details Interest Area: … working at SolarCity as its first full-time lawyer back in 2008, grew the team to over 60 reports, and shares his key … team. Lessons on hiring •     The single biggest mistake is to hire yourself.  Everyone has their own strengths and …
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