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…  Release”).      The  Association  of  Corporate  Counsel  is  a  global  bar  association  representing  over  40,000 …  effort  of  corporate  governance  stakeholders  called  for  audit  committees  to  voluntarily  consider  changes …  and  Amanda  J.  Sherman,  New  York  Law  Journal  (Online),  June  2,  2014.   Page 4 determining  what …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Womble Bond Dickinson
06/01/2022
33 pages

This report developed by Womble Bond & Dickinson surveys nearly 200 executives based across the United States. This elite group – 62% of whom hold C-suite titles – comprised decision-makers from company leadership and key departments including information systems and information technology, privacy and security, legal and compliance, operations and finance, and marketing in response to states set to effect stricter requirements around consumer privacy rights in 2023. Check out this resource to view the full report and find out if companies are prepared to meet the looming updated guidelines.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and compliance, operations and finance, and marketing in response to states set to effect stricter requirements … Geolocation and Biometric Data  19 Conclusion: Get Ready for a New Data Privacy Landscape  27 Methodology and … effect in 2023, companies must take action now to prepare for stricter requirements, surges in data privacy litigation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/10/2019
Regardless of your stance on the Cohen/Trump relationship, Cohen’s plight should serve as a cautionary tale to lawyers everywhere. It is especially relevant to in-house lawyers whose careers and daily work are often dependent on a single company with a sole group of business professionals.
… serve as a cautionary tale to lawyers everywhere. It is especially relevant to in-house lawyers whose careers and … crimes were committed at the direction of the president. For example, he claimed he paid off adult film actress Stormy …  reported  that Cohen hired a technology firm to rig online polls on CNBC and the Drudge Report to increase …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
I am a big fan of technology as an enabler of individuals. But I am also an ardent supporter of privacy and personal freedom. These days, those two ideas often clash in ways that seem impossible to resolve. I am hoping that as a society we will be able to reconcile them, but it won’t be easy.
… I was willing and eager to take personal responsibility for understanding what I should and shouldn’t do on the … temptation to do just that. My distaste for being tracked is largely philosophical rather than out of personal concern … performance on the basis of social media and other online or on-device activities? After all, what could go …
Articles
12/07/2010

The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running legal departments within international and multinational businesses.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Running an Efficient International Legal Department December 7, 2010 The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running … country you operate in. Using paralegals to do much of the online research you need to get done will save you a great …
Articles
Ann G. Fort and Robert R. L. Kohse, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
10/15/2014

This QuickCounsel presents how a company's reaction to a third-party patent licensing demand carries significant risks for the future and can also make a favorable outcome more or less likely.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles New Enemies Call for New Tactics: Facing 21st Century Patent Claims in the … demands come from non-practicing entities (NPEs), that is, shell companies that have no intention of using the … can be found on www.pacer.gov , www.docketnavigator.com , www.rfcexpress.com , and www.courtlink.com . The file …
Articles
Lloreda Camacho & Co, Cuesta Campos Abogados, Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega, and Crowell & Moring
09/19/2012
98 pages

This ACC Guide (formerly known as an InfoPAK) provides the reader with a general overview of the economic conditions in four pertinent Latin America countries: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

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Region: Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Brazil
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of their lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject. … can easily be accessed for free at any Court of Appeal’s website — are not binding191, and all judicial decisions are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
Here are some suggestions for ensuring better data security.
… Publication Date: 09/01/2016 Here are some suggestions for ensuring better data security. Resource Details Interest … Don’t forget physical access — Now that the internet is the preferred attack vector, we sometimes forget that … attacks. An invisible layer of code over a legitimate website steals your log-in information or redirects you to a …
Advocacy Filings
10/31/1997

Swidler & Berlin, et al. v. U.S, U.S. S. Ct., 4/1/1998. This Amicus Brief argues in light of Federal Rule of Evidence 501's "reason and experience" an absolute, rather than qualified, posthumous privilege is necessary. Additionally, the court erred in applying the lax work-product standard for purely factual information to mental-impression work product, and allowed the disclosure of factual material in the lawyer's notes revealing his thoughts and legal strategies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… an absolute, rather than qualified, posthumous privilege is necessary. Additionally, the court erred in applying the lax work-product standard for purely factual information to mental-impression work … Washington, DC 20036-5425. 202/293-4103. webmistress@acca.com. © Copyright 1998 American Corporate Counsel Association. …
… Events Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. This Webcast is designed … the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year …
… Events Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. This Webcast is designed … the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year …
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… CLOs ACC CLO Club: A global network for the highest-ranking legal officer 2024 ACC CLO Survey As a CLO — the most senior legal executive for your organization — you are invited to be part of the … Direct access to ACC staff who support CLOs and your goals For you: ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit For your team: …
Program Materials
Andrew White
04/08/2014

This is a web briefing for ACC session panelists regarding the growing impact of civil law-style concepts.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United Kingdom
… Law-style Concepts Author Andrew White April 8, 2014 This is a web briefing for ACC session panelists regarding the growing impact of … global contracting organisations….. ● Seewww.iaccm.comIn 2012 the IACCM published a survey of global …
Program Materials
Barbara A. Gustafson -- corporate counsel, GKN North America Services, Inc.; Clare H. Stebbing -- corporate counsel, THAMS, Inc.; Darryl A. Weiss -- general counsel, TVA Fire and Life Safety
10/01/2004

503 International HR Hot Topics

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 503:International HR Hot Topics Barbara A. Gustafson … A. Gustafson Barbara A. Gustafson is corporate counsel for GKN North America (GKN) in Lisle, Illinois. Her …
Program Materials
Ami Galani
Lyn Rhoten
John Shannon
Brian Walters
10/28/2013

Executive compensation remains a hot issue. This program will discuss the following: (1) proxy advisors say-on-pay assessment process and voting outcome; (2) lawsuits claiming breach of fiduciary duty resulting from failed say-on-pay votes; (3) compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m); (4) shareholder outreach to discuss company pay practices, compensation plans and decisions; (5) Dodd-Frank rules on compensation committee and advisor independence; and (6) pending Dodd-Frank regulations relating to compensation, including pay for performance, pay disparity and clawbacks.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… regulations relating to compensation, including pay for performance, pay disparity and clawbacks. Resource … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 404: Executive …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/30/2015

UK Technology License Agreement

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… United Kingdom Technology License Agreement THIS AGREEMENT is made the [EXECUTION DATE] BETWEEN [GRANTOR], a [GRANTOR … designs and manufactures [PRODUCTS] at its factories in [GRANTOR FACTORY LOCATION]. B. The Grantor has the rights necessary for the purposes of this Agreement in valuable designs and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/21/2018
Since the inception of its Affirmative Recovery program, companies like CNH have recovered millions of dollars each year. So while you and your colleagues may be entrenched in the defense side of litigation and negotiating commercial transactions, don’t become passive or dismissive when it comes to pursuing affirmative recoveries. Here are considerations that your legal department should not overlook.
… year. So while you and your colleagues may be entrenched in the defense side of litigation and negotiating commercial … department if it had generated more than US$2.6 billion for the company over 10 years? That’s the amount DuPont … grown to recover an average of US$4.5 million per year and is recognized by senior management as being part of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/18/2019
Sara L. Hall is the chief legal officer and general counsel at American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) — the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude focuses on treating catastrophic diseases, especially leukemia and other cancers that affect children.
… Maldonado Publication Date: 04/18/2019 Sara L. Hall is the chief legal officer and general counsel at American … (ALSAC) — the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude focuses … by actor and singer Danny Thomas in 1957. As the St. Jude website tells the story: Thomas was struggling to launch his …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold compliance with the environment laws by ensuring the requisite disclosures, in the event of any accident or unforeseen occurrence that results (or could result) tin pollution or damage to the environment.
… Bhushan Sanyam Saxena Publication Date: 11/01/2016 It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold … infrastructure makes good commercial sense (for example, online pollution control monitoring, now mandatory in certain …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
This article reviews the findings and recommendations in the report. Some inspire lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the role and abilities of in-house counsel that must be challenged.
… lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the … takes no position on the accuracy of those facts and is not intended to constitute any judgment concerning GM’s … to be any legal definition of the word “vibe,” but the online Urban Dictionary defines it as a “distinctive …
Articles
01/22/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, complied from responses posted on the New to In-house and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues of the liability and various restrictions on running a contest or sweepstakes. The issues discussed include elements of a sweepstakes, operating a contest open to the general public vs. business partners, and operating an office bracket pool.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of the Crowd I. Elements of a Sweepstakes Question: What is a Sweepstakes? Wisdom of the Crowd Response #1: Check your … means of entry (i.e., anyone can write in to be entered for a chance to win the prize) to eliminate the "purchase … We would also allow people to enter the contest via our website, and actually at our booth at the team's home games. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample land purchase agreement.

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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 …
Articles
Daniel Müller and Rainer Schalch, E Blum & Co AG
11/04/2014
10 pages

This resource provides an overview of patent regulations in Switzerland, with a focus on enforcement proceedings, licensing, and ownership.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… & 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
Jarosław Kruk and Aleksandra Matwiejko-Demusiak, Kruk and Partners Law Firm
12/12/2014

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: Poland
… 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
David Reive, Miller Thomson LLP
11/04/2014
10 pages

Patent enforcement proceedings in Canada

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… & 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
Alkisti-Irene Malamis, Malamis & Associates
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Greece.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Greece
… & 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
Yasufumi Shiroyama and Makoto Ono, Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Japan.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… & 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
Kenichi Sadaka and Kei Akagawa, Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
12/12/2014

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.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… 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
Carlos R. Olarte and Andrés Rincón, OlarteMoure
11/04/2014
10 pages

This article provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Colombia.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… & 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
Kyungsun Kyle Choi and Liz Kyo-Hwa Chung, Kim & Chang
12/12/2014

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.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: North Korea
… 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 …
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