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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 …
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.

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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.

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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 …
Articles
Adria Warren, Foley & Lardner LLP
05/18/2023

This article highlights key considerations for hospitals in evaluating, developing, and implementing an ASC transaction, with a focus on fraud and abuse considerations related to investing alongside physicians. It also highlights the type of regulatory analysis that providers and others contemplating transactions involving health care entities must consider and address.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Articles Key Considerations for Hospital-Physician Joint Venture Ambulatory Surgery … the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”). The AKS is a criminal, intent-based statue that prohibits any person … prospectively developed, and documented criteria for buying-in and buying-out of ASC ownership, can help safeguard …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company Sample Guarantee Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement. Resource Details Interest … of the Guarantee Trustee 5 SECTION 2.3. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee 7 SECTION 2.4 Events of … from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Issuer, the Issuer is issuing on the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a checklist when paying final sick leave.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Final Paid Sick Leave Chart October 19, 2015 This is a checklist when paying final sick leave. Resource Details … of Use and Accrual of Sick Time Penalties STATE Worked for the same employer after July 1, 2015 for at least 30 days … covered by a CBA that provides sick leave • Employees in construction industry, covered by a valid CBA • Providers …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a Delaware company and a banking corporation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company and a Banking Corporation December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement between a Delaware company … banking corporation, as trustee (the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … dated as of the date hereof among [TRUST COMPANY], not in its individual capacity but solely as institutional …
Advocacy Filings
12/04/2017

CPBO CLO Letter to the CA Bar 12.04.17

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Source: Resource Library
… legal officers and general counsel from legal departments in California, we write to ask the working group reviewing … in-house counsel from providing pro bono services. This is a historic opportunity to empower all in-house lawyers to … there is an estimated 7,500 individuals eligible for legal aid per legal aid lawyer. Impact of Current …
Articles
By An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Hearst Lab Scout
09/30/2022

Jeff Isaacs has given much thought to the evolution of legal services over his 30-plus year career in the industry, both in legal operations and as an attorney acting as both outside and in-house counsel. I recently had the opportunity to catch up with him on his career and his decision to join KPMG LLP as Director, Global Legal Managed Services. Click here to read more.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: United States, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… evolution of legal services over his 30-plus year career in the industry, both in legal operations and as an attorney … as global head of third-party governance and global COO for legal at Goldman Sachs as a natural next step in his … a Global COO of Legal at two Fortune 100 companies, this is a space I am passionate about., “ Isaacs said. “I continue …
Program Materials
Eric Morehead, Larry Parsons
04/07/2014

Compile information from earlier sessions that will help convince your CEO that you need to implement an effective compliance program or revamp your current program; Understand how to manage your CEO’s expectations and deliver positive results; take away benchmarks and statistics that will help convince your executives to act before there’s a problem; and receive a pre-prepared PowerPoint presentation you can use to present your case for a new or revamped compliance programs to your CEO, complete with questions you should be prepared to answer.

… PowerPoint presentation you can use to present your case for a new or revamped compliance programs to your CEO, … Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Monday, April 7 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 400: Convincing …
Articles
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
09/10/2015
251 pages

The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to compete in each US state. It is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete, including guidance regarding commonly-occurring contract issues, and factors courts consider when analyzing a covenant not to compete.

This InfoPAKSM is organized by state and discusses the most important factors to consider when drafting a covenant not to compete.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 10, 2015 251 pages The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide a summary of law governing covenants not to … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … Committee. For more information on Greenberg, visit their website at www.gtlaw.com , or see the “About Greenberg …
… Video Testing This is a video test. This text should show up before the video. This text should show up after the video.   This is a video in a billboard. The Prince of Wales addresses ACC’s Global GC …
Articles
Romina Fernández, Lawyer with Cuesta Campos
12/14/2018

Financial technology (Fintech) is a growing sector of the marketplace. In Mexico, new regulations are being developed to help companies, customers and clients navigate this new landscape.

… Articles Fintech Regulation in Mexico Author Romina Fernández, Lawyer with Cuesta Campos December 14, 2018 Financial technology (Fintech) is a growing sector of the marketplace. In Mexico, new … regulation generated either significant legal uncertainty for the operation of Fintech start-ups in Mexico or …
Articles
05/21/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses possible activities to play with kids on Take Your Child To Work Day.

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Source: Resource Library
… The issues discussed include: I. Law-related Activities for Children on "Take Your Child to Work Day" *(Permission … quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Rate this Wisdom of … on "Take Your Child to Work Day" Question: This Thursday is Take Your Children To Work Day and I have a 30 minute slot …
Articles
Shaun H. Day
12/01/2011

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) will provide a brief overview of key issues in the contract training of non-attorneys, including understanding the non-attorney audience, placing training in context of larger company vision, and fostering open discussion.

… Counsel) will provide a brief overview of key issues in the contract training of non-attorneys, including … Library … Overview In a commercial setting, a contract is much more than offer, acceptance, consideration and mutual … Contract Law was one of the least favorite classes for law students during their 3 to 4 years in law school, …
Articles
Garen E. Dodge, Richard I. Greenberg and Paul Patten
03/17/2013

This Quick Overview summarizes federal legal obligations and constraints on the use of background checks in the employment context in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Using Background Checks in Making Hiring Decisions in the United States Author Garen … or Hispanics, the Commission provides two avenues for employers to defend such usage. Formal Validation The first route is for an employer to formally validate the job-related …
Articles
Bob Richards, Partner, Farrington Yates, Partner, and Chris Soper, Managing Associate, SNR Denton
10/01/2012

This brief resource (QuickCounsel) provides a brief overview of executor contracts in bankruptcy and the key issues they present.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy (United States) Author Bob Richards, Partner, … bankruptcy and the issues they present. Back to top What is an Executory Contract? Most courts define an executory … sometimes argued to be more like a completed assignment for the rights and/or territory covered than an executory …
Articles
Robert Seiger, Jocelyn Campanaro
03/13/2013

This QuickCounsel discusses the strategic immigration planning that needs to happen for athletes who wish to remain in the United States after their playing days are over.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles How Can Foreign Professional Athletes Remain in the United States When the Crowds Stop Cheering? Author … the strategic immigration planning that needs to happen for athletes who wish to remain in the United States after … athlete should be considered while the athlete is still actively playing, to ensure that when the arena …
Articles
Caldas Martins Xavier, Partner, Demarest Advogados - Lex Mundi member firm for Brazil and Adriane Costa, Senior Legal Manager, Pfizer Brazil
06/17/2013

The purpose of this QuickCounsel is to highlight tendencies related to litigation and arbitration in Latin America, precisely in Brazil and Mexico, with more emphasis in the former. We intend to highlight issues related to Court litigation and domestic and international arbitration, giving tips foreign investor should follow based upon our past experience.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil, Mexico
… Partner, Demarest Advogados - Lex Mundi member firm for Brazil and Adriane Costa, Senior Legal Manager, Pfizer … Brazil June 17, 2013 The purpose of this QuickCounsel is to highlight tendencies related to litigation and arbitration in Latin America, precisely in Brazil and Mexico, with more …
Articles
Madeline Cahill-Boley, Steven A. Lauer
12/20/2012

Lawyers must ensure that the client can recognize the "value" of the services rendered. To that end, it is useful to break "value" down into specific building blocks. A helpful construct revolves around identifying various qualities of legal service that clients desire in differing combinations, depending on the matter in question. This short ACC resource presents key tips and references to better understand such Value-Related Qualities (VRQs).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… the "value" of the services rendered. To that end, it is useful to break "value" down into specific building … various qualities of legal service that clients desire in differing combinations, depending on the matter in … apply in our dealings with our clients, whether in-house (for in-house counsel) or corporate (for outside counsel). …
Articles
Lin Yang, Association of Corporate Counsel
03/28/2013

A brief overview of the Chinese law on employment contracts. Includes a review of the different types of employment arrangements, the peculiarities of each, and some issues to consider in termination, severance, and non-competition clauses.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… the peculiarities of each, and some issues to consider in termination, severance, and non-competition clauses. … contract to be entered into when such a relationship is established. However, if the employment relationship is … labor contracts without a fixed term, and labor contracts for the completion of specific tasks. The contract without a …
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