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Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/23/2020
One of the most crucial sources for the decisions your business makes is its contracts. But what happens when those contracts are inaccessible or can only be viewed in segments, depending on the department involved? Being disconnected from the office meant processes would become even more fragmented than they already were.
… Docket Article Contract Visibility in Times of Remote Working Deena Williamson Publication Date: 11/23/2020 One of the most crucial sources for the decisions your business makes is its contracts. But what happens when those contracts are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/19/2020
The past few years have brought on a regulatory compliance boom in the corporate world, aimed at greater transparency on tax matters.
… few years have brought on a regulatory compliance boom in the corporate world, aimed at greater transparency on tax … to the concerns of the European Union and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) about … activity, key offshore jurisdictions have enacted what is known as “Economic Substance” legislation.  The Bahamas, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2019
This article explores the intersection of preserving privilege during an internal investigation while maintaining compliance with employees’ federally protected rights.
… Privilege Interests with Employees’ US Labor Rights in Internal Investigations Laura Antonuccio Erin Bass Paul … employees’ rights to discuss workplace issues and, for unionized employees, to have union representation at … with employees’ federally protected rights. In short, it is not settled whether the attorney-client privilege protects …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/03/2019
What has been fueling this recent rise in in-sourcing? And more importantly, what can corporate legal teams that don’t perform eDiscovery in-house learn from it? Three separate forces are contributing to this trend.
… Docket Article It’s Time to Bring eDiscovery In-house Bob Rohlf Publication Date: 05/03/2019 What has been … Source: ACC Docket … Sponsored content from Exterro For several years, the largest enterprises with substantial … are contributing to this trend. In-house legal spending is increasing In 2018, the  2nd Annual Blickstein …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/28/2020
Shannon Klinger, the group general counsel of Novartis International AG, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, has opened nearly every virtual meeting since Novartis took the decision to ask its associates to work from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — including this interview — with an earnest question: how are you doing?
… Docket Article A Time for Trust Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 05/28/2020 … took the decision to ask its associates to work from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — including this interview … Justin Connor. Klinger admits that working virtually is far from her preferred mode of work — she is usually …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/11/2020
Tech teams have developed a methodology to provide quality results that are a better fit with evolving customer needs and delivered at a much faster clip. If you work in tech, you’ve probably heard of it: agile development. Your law department should consider an agile approach as well.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Emails at all hours of the day and night. Video … teams across multiple channels and times zones. Business is moving faster than ever before and your team needs to keep … unnecessary. You can flag the risks and mention the need for more fulsome research in your short summary. Making your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2022
For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with law firms to increase opportunity. Toyota’s Counsel in Motion program gives law firms’ senior associates a chance to be in the driver’s seat of their careers. #ACCDocket #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion
… Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz Publication Date: 12/12/2022 For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Yellow duck / shutterstock.com “...Getting a seat at the table...Talking the talk; … counsel and empower them to elevate their careers. “Toyota is committed to making the workplace, marketplace, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro provides several techniques that in-house counsel can use to cultivate creativity and positivity through communication while ensuring Al does not supersede human efforts. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Anna_Summer / Shutterstock.com “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming for your job.” We often hear this. For many jobs, it will be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/15/2022
VISCHER AG summarize efficiency gains for Swiss group companies under a new Swiss corporate law. Here are some practical tips for in-house counsel to make use of the new options. #CorporateLaw #InHouseCounsel #ACC #Docket
… Docket Article Efficiency Gains for Swiss Group Companies under the Revised Swiss Corporate … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by SergeyCo / shutterstock.com Key Points The revised law will foster the digitization … relevant provision of the Swiss Code of Obligations, it is debatable whether any form of text (for instance a plain …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/02/2023
Woke-washing may start from the best intentions. Without careful attention, however, those good intentions can create significant ESG risk. Learn what to avoid. #ACCDocket #ESG #woke-washing
… Docket … Banner artwork by Wright Studio / Shutterstock.com Woke-washing occurs when businesses make public … form of regulatory enforcement and consumer class actions for false or misleading advertising, lawsuits from activist … industrial digitisation, at the heart of their ESG policy is the genuinely held belief that ‘going green’ is a driver …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/18/2023
For 2023’s first edition, Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro asks 7 GCs about their favorite positive practices. #ACCDocket #wellnesswednesdays #inhousecounsel
… Docket Article Positively Legal: New Habits for a New Year Caterina Cavallaro Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by mentalmind / Shutterstock.com We all want to start the new year with a huge forward … and don’t know where to start? The best way to solve that is to be inspired by what others are doing!   To learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/07/2023
Expedia’s Head of Global Legal Operations Mike Russell talks to columnist Steve Harmon about specialized expertise, strategic thinking, and communicating a vision. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #legalops
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by / Shutterstock.com Picking up from last month’s inaugural column, this month’s topic is the first principles of legal operations. Co-authoring the … the importance of metrics and data to build support for legal ops programs, and key benefits and critical …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/22/2023
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro emphasizes the importance of setting and prioritizing attainable goals and incorporating meaningful positive habits into your day. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You started the year a huge forward momentum — you have a … my previous articles on the importance of healthy habits for a positive mindset from my previous article and how goal … health and happiness .  But what do you do if your list is too ambitious? What if your goals and habits are way too …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/23/2023
Three experienced privacy professionals, Maureen Dry-Wasson, VP, group general counsel and privacy officer at Allegis Group, Melissa Abramowitz, VP, legal and compliance officer at CAA Club Group, and Sara Azargive, director, privacy compliance and privacy counsel at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, offer their guidance. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Suttipun / Shutterstock.com The scope of privacy professionals is broad. The adoption of privacy policies and procedures, … often in-house counsel. Privacy Program Management, Tools for Managing Privacy Within Your Organization , 3 rd Edition …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/06/2023
Throw out the old advice-only model and learn customer service to become a valuable GC and partner in your company’s business.
#ACCDocket #Leadership #ACC
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Alphavector / Shutterstock.com Corporate legal functions face high expectations, which seem to become higher by the day. It is not enough to simply offer top-notch advice and work long … article.   Just a little more context to set the stage for our discussion. Doing more with less has always been a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/29/2023
Columnist Steve Harmon and Twilio’s Head of Legal Operations Andy Krebs discuss the importance of metrics in legal departments. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… Docket Article Legal Ops Corner: A Yardstick for Legal Ops? Steve Harmon Andy Krebs Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Funtap / Shutterstock.com Last month’s column raised a question: How can law … the performance of their organizations and staff. It is hard to imagine a general counsel achieving the critical …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/02/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists describe steps organizations can take to create effective and successful inclusive leaders. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Michael D Brown / Shutterstock.com Traditionally, leaders have been measured by how effective they are at decision-making, strategizing for the future, or stepping up to the plate in tough situations. The focus is often on execution alone — what a leader and their team …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2023
How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack offers 4 helpful tips #AI #ChatGPT #Risk #ACC #ACCDocket
… 04/10/2023 How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack … permissions Banner artwork by Camilo Concha / Shutterstock.com Your sales leaders may groan. Marketing will roll their … Below are four steps to get started. 1. Explain why proof is vital. The Federal Trade Commission has warned US …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2023
Join the world's top CLOs in tackling global issues and making cross-border connections in a private, intimate setting designed for general counsel, by general counsel. #ACC #education #ACCDocket
… connections in a private, intimate setting designed for general counsel, by general counsel. #ACC #education … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Yasonya / Shutterstock.com A globalized economy demands business leaders with an international mindset. The general counsel of today is a business leader, and as mitigators of risk, they can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/28/2023
Columnist Steve Harmon and Aarash Darroodi of Fender discuss the value of good in-house lawyers and how their expertise can serve the buisness as law department leaders. #ACCDocket #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Stmool / Shutterstock.com The times have been changing. Until very recently, the … understands that the contribution of the law department is integral to a business’s success. Indeed, a law department … of various actions. They often have finely tuned models for assessing the probability of outcomes. They also leverage …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/17/2023
Pretending isn’t dishonest when it’s where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau.
#ACCDocket #fakery #inhouse
… where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau. … Development Source: ACC Docket … Today’s topic is Fakery .  Last time we talked about Equanimity , in the … are mindful of their thoughts and actions: the possibility for fakery.   What does fakery have to do with work? Let’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/07/2023
Flex’s Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Heather Childress shares 5 lessons on maintaining composure as a leader through times of crisis. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Details … Banner artwork by VectorMine / Shutterstock.com "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that … Ruth Bader Ginsburg This quote, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is my guiding principle whenever I am faced with crises or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/08/2023
Dive into the intriguing world of GenAI, a game-changer for legal practices, its promises and pitfalls, and how to navigate this revolution. #GenAI #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Implications of Generative AI for Law Departments, Part 2 Greg Stern Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Beautrium / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Master of mimicry . GenAI, an AI tool, mimics … tutoring and real-time translation. All right. So, is GenAI just a fancy computerized parrot that has been …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
There are precautions in-house counsel can make to prepare the nonprofit board and leadership for an international internal investigation. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… Docket Article 5 Considerations for Nonprofits in International Internal Investigations Anita … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by lusia83 / Shutterstock.com Internal investigations involving activities outside the … strong working knowledge of English if the local language is not one that in-house counsel speaks. “Lost in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2023
How should legal departments step up to tackle data governance, compliance, and the growing need for dedicated legal data teams? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack has a few suggestions. #LegalTech #DataGovernance #ACC #ACCDocket
… tackle data governance, compliance, and the growing need for dedicated legal data teams? Legal Tech columnist Olga … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ArtHead / Shutterstock.com I recently spoke with a friend, let’s call her Sarah, a … data governance and compliance roles.  The digital age is driving lawyers directly into the data governance and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2023
Ready to chat with your AI assistant? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack teaches us how to effectively communicate with these tools. #AI #OpenAI # #MachineLearning #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.com Who do you speak with first as your workday begins? Your … thanks to the AI “chat” revolution.  The role of AI is set to expand in legal practice. More flexible APIs … as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And that is one of the main purposes for prompt engineering.   But a broader view reveals more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
Dive into Barry Yau, David Catanzariti, and Glenda Bloomfield’s revealing study on the pivotal factors shaping law students’ careers over seven years. Discover findings that might redefine legal success. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Triative / Shutterstock.com 2,555 days (or seven years) A lot can happen in seven … practice and a decrease in the number practicing in-house for government. We acknowledge that our cohort of research … of the Australia-wide legal profession. Nevertheless, it is worth comparing these 2021 research figures with the 2020 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/14/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau provides helpful advice to in-house counsel moving into the role of privacy officer in a discussion with Senior Privacy Counsel Fazila Moosa. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Sky vectors / Shutterstock.com In-house lawyers are often the first people our business … you see happening as companies approach the privacy topic. Is it common for in-house lawyers to be closely involved? Is it inevitable …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2023
Why are most enterprises lacking in AI transparency and how can comprehensive audits help? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack shares five best practices. #AI #AICompliance #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 5 Best Practices for AI Audits Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 08/01/2023 Why … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Moor Studio / Shutterstock.com Though we’re seeing the global use of AI rapidly expand, … have not taken precautions to ensure their AI use is trustworthy and responsible. The 2022 IBM Global AI …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/14/2023
In a recent facilitated discussion, ACC members talked about how they use AI, what they are worried about, and how they are moving forward. #ACCDocket #AI #Governance
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by kora_sun / Shutterstock.com In a recent facilitated discussion, ACC members talked … nor organizations are identified. Lots of potential, for good and ill The conversation underscored the enormous … AI and human needs. The last thing we need is AI “going rogue,” as the ChatGPT’s creator recently said . …
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