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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Our roles within our companies offer us a unique view of the business, as well as the outside and internal forces that influence it. As in-house counsel, we like challenges and thrive on finding solutions that push our organizations forward.
… Docket Article Get Ready for What’s Ahead Simon Fish Publication Date: 12/01/2018 Our … a few new ones emerging. Borrowing from Heraclitus: There is nothing permanent except change. This is especially so in … a part of our every day. I encourage you to explore ACC.com , where you’ll find tools like the Maturity Model , which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
ACC is, at its core, a community. Your membership connects you to in-house counsel and legal operations professionals working all over the globe.
… Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: 12/11/2020 ACC is, at its core, a community. Your membership connects you to … global. We’ve been dealing with a global problem for several months now: the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve all read … education opportunities — providing both in-person and online networking connections. ACC continues to bring you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
Hopefully, your ACC community continues to foster connections to those who happen to share your professional path, while providing you with tools that help you do your job.
… focused on doing business across borders — which today is simply doing business. Whether your organization is based … global. We’ve been dealing with a global problem for several months now: the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve all read … education opportunities — providing both in-person and online networking connections. ACC continues to bring you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
In-house counsel and technology: we go together like peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and crackers. Lawyer and client.
… electronic signatures or hates email). However one thing is certain: We are becoming more technically savvy simply … is, and migrating to an environment where fewer end points for said data exist. Perhaps a good place to start is by … have made it easy to share knowledge, and visiting www.acc.com/legalresources will bring an abundance of resources to …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
04/19/2006

Article discussing issues related to attorney-client privilege, especially circumstances resulting in waiver of the privilege.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings The Auditor's Need For Its Client's Detailed Information vs. The Client's Need … the courts: If the privileges are lost, or even if there is an expectation that counsel’s work and advice may be … of the financial statements. . . .”69 64 The Enforcer, CFO.com (Aug. 2, 2004) (emphasis added). 65 When the PCAOB …
09/27/2023

Learn about key US securities laws, SEC forms and disclosure requirements.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… and forms. Learn about  key SEC laws and filings  in a brief overview published by the US Library of Congress … and filings database. You may also be interested in: Guide:  International Comparative Legal Guide Mergers & … & Watkins LLP in collaboration with KPMG (2023) (on the website of Latham & Watkins). Checklist: Desktop Reference: …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/15/2023
5 pages

Hydrogen power is likely to play a significant role in international commitments to achieving carbon emissions and net zero goals by 2050. This is why governments all over the world, as well as the private sector, are investing heavily in this technology. The growth and success of the hydrogen economy will largely be driven by advancements and innovations in both the core and applications technologies. It is therefore important for investors in, and developers of, new hydrogen power technologies to implement a dedicated procedure and IP strategy to allow innovations to be properly captured, protected and exploited. This article considers some of the key IP considerations that are relevant.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Region: Global
… Eversheds Sutherland March 15, 2023 5 pages Hydrogen power is likely to play a significant role in international … innovations in hydrogen technology eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2023. All rights reserved. … relevant. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland in March 2023. … Eversheds …
Articles
Mark Thompson, Partner, Corporate and M&A (Belfast), Aisling Byrne, Partner, Employment & Incentives (Belfast), and Ciaran O’Shiel, Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Belfast), A&L Goodbody LLP
04/28/2022
6 pages

In September 2021, the United Kingdom ("UK") Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ("DCMS") published their proposed reforms to the UK’s data protection regime. The proposals set out in the DCMS Consultation would significantly alter the UK’s data protection framework and compliance requirements for businesses operating in the UK. This resource is an overview of the Consultation's five key areas.

Resource Details
Region: Europe, United Kingdom, Ireland
for businesses operating in the UK. This resource is an overview of the Consultation's five key areas. Resource … ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.algoodbody.com Data Protection: a new direction G E N E R A L D A T A P … Goodbody LLP This article was originally published on the website of A&L Goodbody LLP on January 28, 2022. … Mark …
Articles
Michael Walker, Taylor B. Bartholomew, Christopher B. Chuff, Matthew M. Greenberg, Joanna J. Cline, and Ryan Salem, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
10/14/2022
2 pages

This article discusses the Delaware Court of Chancery's May 2022 decision in Totta v. CCSB Financial, which held that corporations and their boards cannot use their charter to alter the judicial standard of review or waive the duty of loyalty, and that action taken to interfere with stockholder voting rights will continue to be reviewed under the more onerous enhanced scrutiny standard.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Thus, where the primary purpose of director action is to interfere with stockholder voting rights, the board … charter would effectively nullify the https://www.troutman.com/ © 2022 Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP 2 directors’ … Sanders LLP This article was originally published on the website of  Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP on July 27, …
Articles
Jeremy McLaughlin and Christian A. Zazzali, K&L Gates LLP
09/29/2022
1 pages

On May 4, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on digital assets largely echoing the positive sentiments of President Biden’s February executive order. The order looks to create transparent regulation around digital assets and drive innovation into the state. By directing state agencies to engage in a cooperative discussion with stakeholders and developers in web3, California sought to create an informed supplement to the federal report on digital assets, that were due in September 2022.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers and policy … its locations, practices, and registrations, visit klgates.com. This publication is for informational purposes only and … K&L Gates LLP This article was originally published on the website of  K&L Gates LLP on May 10, 2022. … Jeremy …
Articles
Dawn Siler-Nixon, Partner, Louis Wilson, Partner, and Emily Chase-Sosnoff, Counsel, FordHarrison
09/09/2022
6 pages

In April 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Stop WOKE” Act (HB 7) into law. The Act has drawn national attention and debate, as it creates legal restrictions and prohibitions on what public and private employers can say or promote in workplace trainings tied to race, color, sex, and/or national origin. The Act could have potentially significant implications for employers wishing to cover topics like structural racism, white/male privilege and unconscious bias in workplace anti-discrimination and diversity and inclusion trainings.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Member? Request a trial membership . … www.fordharrison.com | 1 What Does Florida's "Stop WOKE" Act Mean for … the same day the Act was signed by Governor DeSantis. Who is Covered by the Act? The Act applies to all public and … Chase-Sosnoff The article was originally published on the website of FordHarrison on April 25, 2022. … Dawn …
ACC
12/01/2019
2 pages

From board discussions to business decisions, see what’s keeping CLOs awake at night.

… risk assessment, or determining areas of risk — is the most frequently cited topic CLOs discuss with their … were the top issues affecting company business decisions for 2019. Proactive cybersecurity… One-third of respondents … see this 10 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL WWW.ACC.COM/SURVEYS Maturity Benchmarking Survey ACC has teamed up …
Advocacy Filings
07/20/2007

STATEMENT OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT KAREN J. MATHIS
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007
Re: INTRODUCTION IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2007

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… KAREN J. MATHIS FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007 Re: INTRODUCTION IN U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE … Phone: 312/988-6132 E-Mail: slonimn@staff.abanet.org Online: http://www.abanews.org STATEMENT OF AMERICAN BAR … while investigations are pending or to fire them for asserting their Fifth Amendment rights weaken the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/17/2017

This is a sample affiliate directory license agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Affiliate Directory License Agreement March 17, 2017 This is a sample affiliate directory license agreement. Resource … … Affiliate Directory License Agreement This directory is for the exclusive use of [ENTITY 1]. Its use is limited to … license agreement before proceeding to [ENTITY 2]s Online Affiliate Directory. By clicking on the ?I AGREE? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2023
Pay special attention to intellectual property, early termination, confidentiality, and indemnification clauses when drafting a contract for professional services, counsels Lions International’s Senior Corporate Counsel Sarah Levy.
… and indemnification clauses when drafting a contract for professional services, counsels Lions International’s … Banner artwork by Iconic Bestiary / Shutterstock.com Companies hire professional services firms or consultants … parties absent the company’s prior written approval.  It is imperative to ensure intellectual property rights are well …
Articles
Peter Holt, Mike Rafford, Susanna Fasolis Bayer, and Carolyn Boyle
03/01/2007

Discusses U.K. discrimination laws, Italian labour law, and equal opportunity.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
… By Peter Holt, FielD FisHer WAterHouse llP peter.holt@ffw.com Mike rAFForD, CHeyenne MountAin entertAinMent, inC. … service (in relation to protection from unfair dismissal, for example), anti-discrimination legislation is available even prior to the employment relationship …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample land purchase agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions July 28, 2017 This is a sample land purchase agreement. Resource Details … a ______________________ ("BUYER"), and for valuable consideration, SELLER and BUYER agree as … and Sale . SELLER agrees to sell and BUYER agrees to buy the Property, under the terms and conditions of this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/29/2022
Employers are facing many questions after the constitutional right to abortion was overturned in the United States. #ACCDocket
Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Wisdom of the Crowd: In-house Counsel Discuss Implications of the Dobbs Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … as too politically charged. Whether to issue a statement is a business decision that is typically made at the highest …
Articles
Karina Angel and Rafael Mercado, Cuesta Campos Abogados
06/04/2013

A brief review of ten of the most important changes in Mexican labor law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… 2013 A brief review of ten of the most important changes in Mexican labor law. Resource Details Interest Area: … and became valid since the following day. This Top Ten is a summary of the ten main amendments as well as some … contracting party/client will be considered as employer for all legal effects, including social security obligations. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2017

This is a sample computer, email and internet use policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Computer/Email/Internet Use Policy June 20, 2017 This is a sample computer, email and internet use policy. Resource … its official data. It is therefore subject to disclosure for legal reasons or to other appropriate third parties. The … access data that is composed, sent or received through its online connections. All sites and downloads may be monitored …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Steffen Tampe, Claudia Georgi, Tina Todorovic
05/30/2010

This survey identifies “best practices” concerning the organisation, processes and IT tools of Contract Management in companies within Europe. In doing so, we want to support you in determining and selecting the best approach to Contract Management in your enterprise or department.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… and Information Technology 30 6.1.6 Expert Recommendations for Contract Management Projects 31 Contract Management 2010 … Management 2010 | Survey4 Preface Contract Management is key. With enterprises becoming ever more global, … T +49 172 6767419 steffen.tampe@bearingpointconsulting.com Claudia Georgi, Manager, Germany T +49 172 3952736 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/03/2023
54 pages

This is a sample asset purchase agreement between a Thai company as the seller, individual shareholders of the seller, and a Thai company and a US company as the buyers. The sample includes a choice of US and New York laws and Thai courts.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Thailand
… Asset Purchase Agreement April 3, 2023 54 pages This is a sample asset purchase agreement between a Thai company … [SELLER COMPANY], a Thai company (the "Seller Company"). For purposes of this Agreement, any reference to [BUYER 1 … and existing under the [BUYER 1 STATE OF INCORPORATION] in the United States. [BUYER 2 COMPANY] is a wholly owned …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
As McGrath describes it, his entrance to the in-house side of the legal profession was a result of “being in the right place at the right time.”
… you ask anyone in the world what the golden age of music is, the answer should be unanimous: It’s happening right now. … of music, modern technology has made it easier than ever for the general public to listen to and interact with music … in how the end user interacts with Reservoir’s content online. As a result, McGrath is increasingly called on to …
Articles
Sean Gibbons and David Hitchens
07/01/2007

Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by employees as a precondition to receiving payments under a severance plan or negotiated separation agreement. This article attempts to describe the background of employment-related waivers and explores the court decisions affecting them.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 30, 2007 Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by … of 1964 (Title Vii). although it sounds far-fetched, that is ex- actly what a federal district court held in eeoC v. … and employment law. He can be reached at dhitchens@landam.com. sean GiBBons is a partner in the Labor and employment …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/28/2013

This resource is a Pre-Monitoring Management Questionnaire for the Customer Service Department. It was presented as part of the ACC 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program.

… - Customer Service February 28, 2013 This resource is a Pre-Monitoring Management Questionnaire for the Customer Service Department. It was presented as part … when was it last tested and by whom? If the response is in the affirmative, please also advise whether any report was …
Articles
Evan Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Nikki Fisher, Senior Staff Attorney at Huntington Ingalls Industries
J.B. Perrine, Associate General Counsel at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
02/15/2022
2 pages

As in-house counsel, you will most likely be dealing with technology licensing agreements. Here are some key tips based on “FAQs – What Every Lawyer Should Know About Technology Licensing Agreements” - a webcast hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel’s New to In-house Network, sponsored by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House
… Essentials of Technology Licensing Agreements: Tips for In-house Counsel Author Evan Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing … the technology and reason for the deal (e.g., why product is being purchased, the problem it solves, the specifications … Miracle-Gro Company. Check out more resources on ACC’s website. Disclaimer: The information in this resource (or in
Articles
Andrew Maunz and Richard Mrizek, Jackson Lewis P.C.
05/26/2022

No new laws or regulations have been adopted expanding legal liability to cover caregiver or victims of COVID-19. However, the EEOC’s guidance is a good reminder of what the law requires – and does not require – when addressing employees or applicants who may be caretakers.

Here are the top ten takeaways of what the guidance does and does not do.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Updated Guidance on Pandemic and Caretaker Discrimination in the United States Author Andrew Maunz and Richard Mrizek, … or victims of COVID-19. However, the EEOC’s guidance is a good reminder of what the law requires – and does not … the EEOC. Does this new guidance carve out new frontiers for potential liability or just restate well-established …
Articles
Checklists
the Association of Corporate Counsel and the ACC Foundation
02/28/2022

The ACC/ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Model has been designed for use by legal departments around the world to benchmark maturity of their efforts regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Region: Global
… Foundation DEI Maturity Model has been designed for use by legal departments around the world to benchmark … Foundation   DEI Maturity Model  has been designed for use by legal departments around the world to benchmark … Model was jointly developed by ACC and the ACC Foundation, in consultation with an advisory committee of DEI leaders …
Articles
Dr. So-Ang Park, Consultant, and Lisa Birkenbach, Leadership Advisory Expert, Egon Zehnder
05/03/2021

In this Quick Overview, the intricacies of the legal department’s role in organizations’ culture journeys is examined as well as why this positions general counsel (GCs) as cultural role models within organizations.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
… Articles Quick Overview: The General Counsel’s Role in Shaping and Advancing Corporate Culture in the Legal … legal department’s role in organizations’ culture journeys is examined as well as why this positions general counsel … with potentially positive, and negative ramifications for a business. Given this definition, the desire for a …
Articles
the Association of Corporate Counsel
08/13/2020

As a Chief Legal Officer (CLO), how do you mobilize corporate stakeholders around Environmental Sustainability and Governance (ESG) issues? The United Nations Global Compact’s Sustainable Development Goal 16 offers a framework to articulate key ESG goals within and outside your organization.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Collection: Sustainability, CLO Toolkit
Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… Articles Practical Tips for CLOs to Increase their Organization’s Social Governance: … Governance at the United Nations Global Compact. What is Sustainable Development Goal 16 and why should Chief Legal Officers care? Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact offers ten principles to “ …
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