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Sharon Stockman, Principal, Write Results
04/01/2019
1 pages

As in-house counsel, you're corresponding with a variety of people, not just other lawyers. It's important that in-house counsel can write and communicate using non-lawyer language. Plain language isn’t about making language
boring; it's about ‘succinct writing that has a defined audience and purpose. With it the reader can easily find, understand and use the information they need’.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Principal, Write Results April 1, 2019 1 pages As in-house counsel, you're corresponding with a variety of … and • customer feedback was universally positive.1 This is not a new concept. Back in 1986, a Victorian Law Reform … to know. Also think about your own purpose in writing — for example, are you writing to inform, influence, instruct, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.
… Seger Publication Date: 12/17/2020 Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often … (April 2012). ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com , where you can browse our resources by practice area or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
28 pages

Purchase Agreement (Finland)

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Finland
… TYPE] under the laws of Finland whose registered o?ce is at [SELLER ADDRESS] and ("Seller"), and [BUYER] ("Buyer"), … to the Buyer, and the Buyer wishes to purchase, Target for the Purchase Price. The Parties agree as follows: 1. … the on-line virtual data room at https://e-deal.cmslegal.com, copies of which are saved on the DVD/CD-Roms attached to …
Articles
Baker & McKenzie
01/01/2013

This primer is a guide to Mergers & Acquisitions in Asia Pacific region.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam
… Author Baker & McKenzie January 1, 2013 This primer is a guide to Mergers & Acquisitions in Asia Pacific region. Resource Details Interest Area: … Governance Source: Resource Library Region: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, …
Articles
Sar Katdare, Competition/Antitrust Partner, and Luisa Johnson, Associate, Johnson Winter & Slattery, and Andrew Willekes
04/01/2021
1 pages

This article is the fifth edition of Johnson Winter & Slattery’s report on recent trends in complex merger review case by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Recent Trends in Complex ACCC Merger Review Cases Author Sar … and Andrew Willekes April 1, 2021 1 pages This article is the fifth edition of Johnson Winter & Slattery’s report on … individual author accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any acts or omissions resulting from reliance upon the …
Articles
Global Legal Group
11/05/2024
234 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide explores an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding business crime across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include criminal law enforcement, corporate criminal liability, statutes of limitations, initiation of investigations, and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… investigations, and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions. Resource Details Interest Area: … and Labor , Corporate, Securities, and Governance Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, … investigations,  and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions. … Global Legal Group … This …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/03/2017
The rewards of working at a fast-growth company are plentiful. At the same time, approaching these kind of in-house legal jobs comes with a specific list of daily challenges, including handling the daily tension between rapid business growth and legal risk management, knowing when to use outside counsel vs. expanding your in-house team, hiring specialists vs. generalists, onboarding new hires in a rapidly changing environment while preserving the company culture, and calibrating internal hiring, operational systems, and external resources to company growth.
in-house counsel to share their experiences and advice for succeeding in this kind of environment. This group … question facing in-house counsel at fast-growth companies is determining the actual risks that the company is facing. … suggests taking a data-driven approach to maximize client buy in: “We explain risk and try to identify a workable path …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Many corporations have focused charitable activities within a corporate foundation to better manage their charitable giving. With such a close connection between a corporate foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be undertaken regarding any proposed transaction between the related business and the foundation.
… foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be … foundation can directly engage with third-party vendors to buy or lease equipment and supplies. Sharing of employees …
… recognize the incredible accomplishments of international in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39.  In addition … past 11 years, ACC has recognized over 115 young lawyers for noteworthy achievements. The recipients of the 2023 ACC … president & CEO of ACC . “Each, in their own unique way, is making an impact in their legal department, organization, …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
06/04/2014

Credit funds are increasingly marketed to French insurance companies (entreprises d'assurance). Other similar institutions, such as contingency institutions (institutions de prévoyance) and complementary pension institutions (institutions de retraite complémentaire), also appear as an important source of debt financing. Learn more about this here.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… to specific prudential regimes applicable to them, when it is intended that such investments be admitted to represent … the reserves of managed risks (réserves des risques gérés) for complementary pension institutions. With respect to … in credit funds by French in... http://www.ashurst.com/publication-item.aspx?id_Content=10339 1 of 4 6/3/14 …
Articles
Ashurst
07/01/2013

In the second installment of our series providing practical insights into the arbitration process, we examine the key elements of an arbitration clause and the importance of drafting the clause so that it is effective. It should be of particular interest to those unfamiliar with the principles behind providing for arbitration as a dispute resolution procedure in commercial agreements.

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Source: Resource Library
… and the importance of drafting the clause so that it is effective. It should be of particular interest to those unfamiliar with the principles behind providing for arbitration as a dispute resolution procedure in … T: +44 (0)20 7638 1111 F: +44 (0)20 7638 1112 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst LLP and its affiliates operate under the name …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Rachel Barack, William Harn, Tritia Murata
10/19/2015

This is a list of ten don'ts and do's to avoid employment misclassification.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Barack, William Harn, Tritia Murata October 19, 2015 This is a list of ten don'ts and do's to avoid employment … 1. DO screen potential workers & relationships for strong indicia of independent contractor status. … system access, the company/employee handbook, or training in how to perform the tasks or project. 4. Don’t contract for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Social justice and empathy are integral to Shalini Swaroop’s work as CLO at MCE. Read more about her environmental justice work that earned her the #ACCTop30s award. #chieflegalofficer #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket
… #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket Resource Details … “My passion for social justice comes out of my empathy towards other … Shalini suggested highlighting low-income programs on the website to increase community awareness about their … I really appreciate results and fast movement, and the CEO is also a social justice advocate, so I felt very …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Employers are continuing to examine how to properly identify, audit, and address equal pay issues within their organizations. To increase pay transparency and expand the limited “equal work” standard under federal law, US states have enacted pay equity laws that, among other things, prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work.
… prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work. Resource Details Interest … similar work and document the reasons for any differences in pay. If differences are determined to be due to sex, … that men and women be given equal pay for equal work. Work is “equal” if it requires “equal skill, effort, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/16/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro summarizes her favorite books and podcasts she finds useful as a legal professional. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Positively Legal: Best Books and Podcasts for Legal Operations Professionals Caterina Cavallaro … Docket … Banner artwork by Thomas Bethge / Shutterstock.com Legal operations, as a discipline and as a practice area, is growing worldwide. There is growing pressure on legal …
Articles
Andrew Goodman, Michel Sahyoun and Philip Algieri
10/28/2013

This paper focuses on best practices and processes that allow a client and LPO provider to form a partnership that meets the client’s legal needs while effectively controlling associated costs.

… the use of domestic contract attorneys to review documents for relevance, privilege and other issues. As the size of … India has a world- class education system, where English is the primary language of instruction, a legal system based … Executive Director of Litigation Services andrew@quislex.com Michel Sahyoun Chief Technology Officer …
Articles
Andrew Goodman, Michel Sahyoun and Philip Algieri
10/30/2014

This paper focuses on best practices and processes that allow a client and LPO provider to form a partnership that meets the client’s legal needs while effectively controlling associated costs.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: India, United States
… the use of domestic contract attorneys to review documents for relevance, privilege and other issues. As the size of … India has a world- class education system, where English is the primary language of instruction, a legal system based … Executive Director of Litigation Services andrew@quislex.com Michel Sahyoun Chief Technology Officer …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Association of Corporate Counsel, compiled by Regina Freitas, Senior Manager & Assistant General Counsel
02/10/2023
8 pages

This sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data for litigation purposes. It also includes a sample template of a Record Preservation Notice Email.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data forfor which any litigation (legal suit or proceeding) is initiated or “reasonably anticipated” (“Matter”). 2. … are emails (with or without attachments), voicemails, online calendars, telephone and other logs, instant …
Articles
Louis Faber - associate general IP counsel, Xerox Corporation
07/17/2009

Discover Lou Faber's unique way of maintaining a work/life balance through poetry.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… apparatus. In the process of overextend- ing themselves for the greater good of their professional careers and … Billy Collins perhaps being one — the term ‘starving poet’ is a redundancy. No poet writes to make money,” he says, … organizations. He can be contacted at lou.faber@xerox.com Lou Faber’s Poetic Twist on In-house Practice 109ACC …
Articles
J. Eric Schaal
09/01/1999

Consider taking another state bar exam...or getting involved to make sure you never have to again.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… DID THE AUTHOR TAKE TIlE ILLINOIS BAR EXAMNATION Insanity is complete defense to the tort of intentional … Bar Examination MBE have recently completed sitting for the Illinois Bar examination Since it is an experience … on admission to practice is available online www.acca.com/gcadvocate/admtoprac.html If youd like to get involved in
Articles
Elizabeth (Betsy) Rader, Robert Wolff and Lisa A. Orlando
04/01/2012

Depending on state law, making an employment decision based on off-duty conduct may be viewed as employment discrimination. Before throwing out the ashtrays, learn which legal issues must be addressed when implementing a “no smoking” ban on new hires.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … ACC Docket 81 April 2012 Smoking is the largest cause of preventable illness and death in the … recently observed that “cigarettes are responsible for approximately … 1 in every 5 deaths — every year in the … College of law. He can be contacted at rwolff@littler.com. lisA A. orlANDo is an attorney at littler Mendelson. Her …
Advocacy Filings
03/27/2007

FRE 502 Testimony of the Association of Corporate Counsel
Susan Hackett, General Counsel
January 29, 2007, New York City

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 16208_1.pdf (192.41 KB) Download Save to My Resources … For more information, please contact Susan Hackett: hackett@acc.com or 202.293-4103. RE: Association of Corporate Counsel … to present comments to you today. I know that your time is very valuable and that you’ve likely heard a lot of …
Checklists
06/06/2009

Provides a guide to optimization of a matter management in the wake of e-billing, Sarbanes-Oxley, and a host of other regulations. Includes defining objectives and initiatives to begin.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of a new car, investment in a new matter management system is not always the answer. Underperforming systems are never … will drive the initiatives, and with them, your objectives for the system. Data Entry & Quality Control Objectives 1. … contact Nanci at 720-201-8550 or ntucker@simpsonneelygroup.com. The author would like to express her appreciation to …
Program Materials
10/02/2012

Program material from Session 109 of ACC's 2012 Annual Meeting at which members of the 2012 ACC Value Champions presented on what makes a metric a “Metric that Matters”, what MTM’s you can use to best manage costs and improve quality of non-financial results, how to get data you need from inside and outside your organization, how MTM can help you engage/ lead teams, and how you can use metrics that matter to strengthen your department’s position as a strategic business partner.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
…  Shaw   Today   •  Open  up  some  new  thinking  for  you  about  metrics   •  Share  examples  of  “Metrics  that  Ma?er  (MTM)  in   Ac?on”  from  innova?ve  in-­‐house  counsel   •  Get … to Wolverine our new watch reporting “app,” which is in final testing, to enhance our data with respect to this …
Program Materials
Heather Anderson, Darren Chiappetta, Deborah Martin, Wanda Morris
10/29/2014

Internal investigations can be advisable or required when evaluating an employee complaint or defending the company against a formal employment claim. But there are many questions: Should you speak directly to the litigating former employee? What if the litigant is a current employee? Can you ask human resources to communicate with the litigant directly on your behalf? Can you speak to co-workers? Can you require co-workers to speak to you? Can you check the litigant's social media posts? Can you read their Internet email if accessed from your employer's network? Can you, and should you, protect the attorney–client and work product evidentiary privileges? And what if you are investigating your own boss? Learn how to ethically conduct an employment investigation from a panel of experienced corporate counsel as they discuss challenges, ethical obligations and best practices of internal employment investigations and litigation around the globe.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… to the litigating former employee? What if the litigant is a current employee? Can you ask human resources to … Cant Helpmyself retaliates against Takin Advantageof for making this public.  He decides to sue the company and … and professional responsibility for what they publish online PRIVACY AND SOCIAL MEDIA Determine whether and when to …
Program Materials
Susan Dauber, Teresa Davidson, Robert Jett
10/29/2014

This program will build on Part I, Risk Assessment, and offer guidelines and tips for creating a compliance program, best practices for maintenance and updating the program once it is in place.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… on Part I, Risk Assessment, and offer guidelines and tips for creating a compliance program, best practices for maintenance and updating the program once it is in place. Resource Details Interest Area: Insurance … often training occurs. Training Options Types of Training: Online (individualized) Webinar In-person /video conference …
Program Materials
Christine Binotti, Sam Facey, Kristen Hardy
10/18/2016

Media and security experts focus so much attention on hackers and external threats that companies have a false sense of reality. The more likely threat, and one that could cause damage on a larger scale is the insider — the individual who has been given clearance to enter the building, and access your IT system, products, and customers. This session will highlight why you should have a program to proactively identify and mitigate insider threats. It will focus on developing an awareness of the common types of insider threats; providing an understanding of the security risks posed by insiders to your company and customers; sharing several easy steps for building a program to detect and prevent insider threats; identifying the legal and privacy risks domestically and globally when developing and implementing a program; and discussing the global considerations when developing a program.

… Program Materials Insider Threats: Who Is Watching Your Employees? Author Christine Binotti, Sam … to your company and customers; sharing several easy steps for building a program to detect and prevent insider threats; … Counsel Rockwell Automation E-mail: sfacey@ra.rockwell.com Phone: +1(414) 382-3574 Kristen D. Hardy, JD, ITPM …
Articles
Peter Lake, Partner, and Mike Ringer, Senior Associate, Slaughter and May
08/13/2020
22 pages

This country-specific question & answer formatted paper provide an overview of blockchain laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong. This resource was published in 2019.

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Region: Hong Kong
… May Authors Peter Lake Partner peter.lake@slaughterandmay. com Mike Ringer Senior Associate … of these technologies in your jurisdiction, and what is the state of development of the market? Hong Kong has … an ICO to sell digital tokens to investors through its website accessible by the Hong Kong public, with the pitch …
Articles
Yves Heijmans, Eugenia Stefani, Jerry Temko, Colin Joseph, Susanna Fasolis and Carolyn Boyle
12/01/2006

This issue provides what you need to know about European Insolvency Regulation 1346/2000, Italian insolvency laws, U.K. corporate insolvency law, new insolvency and bankruptcy legislation in Italy, and courting justice.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom
… Heijmans, CHevron PHilliPs CHemiCal Co., UK heijmy@cpchem.com Facing an insolvency of a customer in Europe can be … regain some control over the procedure. One of these tools is the European Insolvency Regulation 1346/2000 (the … online register of court decisions, hosted on the official website of the Ukrainian judiciary. The register, which will …
Program Materials
MINTZ, LEVIN, COHN, FERRIS, GLOVSKY AND POPEO, P.C.
11/16/2011

Overview of best practices in risk management. Includes discussion of enterprise risk, advising the board on risk, risk mitigation planning, cybersecurity, and third party risk from vendors and suppliers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Dell (Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Unit) What is “Enterprise Risk Management”? Gap Analysis and … for In House Counsel 69 www.privacyandsecuritymatters.com – Matrix is updated quarterly Federal Laws • Federal … PR efforts – prepare employees – Call center? – FAQs on Website? – Identity monitoring and restoration protection 77 …
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