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The Compliance and Ethics Movement Remembers a Founding Father
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
In 2008, I had the pleasure of interviewing Hoffman while he was visiting Rochester, New York. I asked him about the early days of the business ethics movement and his assessment of the impact that the compliance and ethics profession has had on the business community. After learning of his passing, I retrieved my notes from that interview, which are partially reproduced in this article.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… executive director of the W. Michael Hoffman Center for Business Ethics at Bentley University in Waltham, … business leaders. Even though the idea of business ethics is as old as business itself, in the mid-1970s there was no … that dominated the headlines involving Enron, World Com, and Adelphia have had a mixed impact. One result of the …
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Managing Cross-border Disputes
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.
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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… 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. …
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Getting ahead of the game: Positioning your company to succeed in today’s challenging trade sanctions environment
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.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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M&A Advice from Outside the Courtroom
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.
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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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What Happens When GCs Aren’t Empowered
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Michel Werthenschlag
Publication Date: 04/02/2018
A day in the life of Michel Werthenschlag, VP and Assistant general counsel–International at WWE in Stamford, Conneticut.
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… 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) …
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Technology-Driven Businesses and Industrial-Era Regulations: Independent Contractor Relationships in the Age of Uber
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.
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Invasion of the Body Hackers
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
We need to continue to educate while also providing creative solutions to protect users without impeding the rollout of new technology. The convenience and immediate access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many are willing to readily accept, especially if they haven’t thought through the potential tricks that may result.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… access that a new generation demands — and that technology is increasingly able to provide — is a tempting treat many … computing devices and sensors have been popping up in unexpected places this year. Last summer, there was … and employees could choose to use external devices for the same purposes. But the idea of a sensor becoming one …
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Network Spotlight: Law Department Management
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.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Thomas Cluderay
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
A day in the life of Thomas Cluderay, general counsel at Yellowstone Forever in Bozeman and Gardiner, MT.
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… 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 …
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Teach Your Corporate Pilots to Fly Straight
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.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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20 Terms and Conditions to Include in Your Influencer Agreement
Publication Date: 02/12/2021
Include these terms and conditions if your company is thinking about contracting with a social media influencer.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Employment and Labor, Sports and Entertainment
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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The New Era of Governance from a Distance
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.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Edo Bar-Gil
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
A day in the life of Edo Bar-Gil, General Counsel at Appsflyer in Herzliya, Israel.
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… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Roger O’Sullivan
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.
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… 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. …
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Enhancing Client Intake for Stronger Risk Management
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
In-house counsel can integrate an enhanced client intake process into a broader risk management program, while making minimal changes to procedures likely already occurring in the firm. In fact, not doing so amounts to a missed opportunity for legal departments to notch an easy win. Whatever the state of the client intake process, firms will benefit from identifying any gaps in controls as early as possible — and thereby help address risks and avoid crises.
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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Enhancing Client Intake for Stronger Risk Management Mara Butners Martine-Pascale Gaujean May Publication Date: 12/01/2017 In-house counsel can integrate an enhanced client intake … Lines of defense.   The three-lines-of-defense model is a comprehensive best practice for risk management and …
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The Quest for Compliance
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.
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… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Felipe Ziegler Zugno
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
A day in the life of Felipe Ziegler Zugno, General Counsel at Stihl Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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… Docket Article Day in the Life: Felipe Ziegler Zugno Association of Corporate … milk. Give my wife and daughter a kiss before I leave for work. 7:00 am Arrive at work after a 40-minute drive to the city of São Leopoldo, where Stihl is based, and prepare “chimarrão” (a regional drink to share, …
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Day in the Life: David Felicissimo
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
A day in the life of David Felicissimo, general counsel at Valnet Inc. in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Eliud Ogutu
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
A day in the life of Eliud Ogutu Head of Legal at Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
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… 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 …
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ACC Law Department Network Spotlight
Publication Date: 02/26/2021
Interview with Justin Martin from the ACC Legal Department Management Network.
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… 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 …
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A Better Tomorrow: Eric Wu of Johnson & Johnson APAC on the Future of Healthcare
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
At Johnson & Johnson, Eric Wu hopes to play a role in bringing Asia to the forefront in the healthcare industry as a center of innovation, and assist the company’s vision of someday eliminating disease as we currently know it.
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… At Johnson & Johnson, Eric Wu hopes to play a role in bringing Asia to the forefront in the healthcare industry … Wu, Asia Pacific M&A regional counsel and head of legal for the Asia Pacific Innovation Center at Johnson & Johnson, … like a perfect fit,” he recalls. In his current role, Wu is responsible for managing all Johnson & Johnson M&A and …
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Day in the Life: Raj Barot
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
A day in the life of Raj Barot, Managing Director & General Counsel at Agile Counsel in Bangkok, Thailand.
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… 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 …
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Re-engineering the Annual Performance Review
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.
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… … 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 …
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NASCAR’s Legal Dream Team: The Fast Lane to Progress
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.
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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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The Surprising Resilience of the Patent System
Mark A. Lemley
10/19/2016
67 pages

Part I of this article briefly reviews the changes to the United States patent system in the past 35 years. Part II discusses the pendulum swings between perceived overprotection and perceived underprotection and the concerns lawyers have raised in both directions. Part III presents evidence of the resilience of the patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… patent system. Part IV offers some possible explanations for this surprising result. Resource Details Interest Area: … . … Electronic copy available at : http : / / ssrn.com / abstract = 2784456 [THE SURPRISING RESILIENCE OF THE … seems surprisingly resilient to changes in the law. This is a puzzle. In this article, I document this phenomenon and …
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Final Report of the American Bar Association's Task Force on Corporate Responsibility: A Look at the Proposed Amendments to the Model Rules
John K. Villa - partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
07/01/2003

This article details the recommendations proposed by the task force and how they represent significant modifications to the Model Rules on issues that will have a substantial effect on corporate lawyers

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
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… amendments to two ethical rules that are important for corporate lawyers: Model Rule 1.6 involving … and duties of corporate lawyers.1 This unusual report is the cul- mination of a year-long, highly public process in … published by ACCA and West. He is available at JVilla@wc.com. Reprinted with permission of the author(s) and the …
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Beyond Borders: The Next Era of Anti-Corruption Enforcement
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
In this article, we argue that the enforcement environment has changed in some fundamental way and explain why the change requires all companies with potential exposure to global anti-corruption laws to reassess their compliance programs.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… Dan Seltzer Amanda Aikman Publication Date: 01/01/2019 In this article, we argue that the enforcement environment … and the Middle East. International double jeopardy. There is no recognized principle of “international double … The past two years have been an extraordinary period for anti-corruption enforcement. There have been seemingly …
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Outsourcing 2020, 5th Edition
Global Legal Group
07/16/2020
135 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding outsourcing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Global, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… Paisner LLP BSN Bufete Sánchez Navarro, S.C. Centre for Outsourcing Research and Education (Core) Dana Avocats … by any means, digital or analogue, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden. Disclaimer This publication is for … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Fifth Edition Contributing Editor: …
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The Collision of the Right to Live and the Right of Privacy
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Privacy and public health are overlapping in ways that were unimaginable only a few months ago. The critical question raised by this turn of events is whether the right to privacy is more important than the lives of the people at large?
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Date: 12/18/2020 Privacy and public health are overlapping in ways that were unimaginable only a few months ago. The critical question raised by this turn of events is whether the right to privacy is more important than the … accountability and safeguards against abuse; and Allow for stakeholder participation. This statement highlights the …
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