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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
CHRISTUS Health Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Jeannie Frey had been practicing law for almost a decade before she decided to become actively involved in the American Bar Association (ABA).
… Article Of Serendipity and Rubik’s Cubes: How Jeannie Frey is Bringing an In-house Perspective to the ABA’s Business Law Section Joshua … and General Counsel Jeannie Frey had been practicing law for almost a decade before she decided to become actively …
Program Materials
ACC; Kimberly Houghton Berry - Assistant General Counsel, National Wildlife Federation; Laurence E. Gold - Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO; Gigi Hyland - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Empire Corporate Federal Credit Union; Cynthia M. Lewin - Vice President & General Counsel, Volunteers of America, Inc.
10/01/2004

709 Lobbying & Political Activity Do's & Don'ts. Learn about why 501(c)(3)s must report lobbying activities, how 501(c)(3)s can measure lobbying activity, and more.

Resource Details
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 709:Lobbying & Political Activity Do's & Don'ts Kimberly … Berry Kimberly Houghton Berry is assistant general counsel for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in Reston, Virginia. …
Articles
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
10/16/2015
130 pages

This ACC guide (InfoPAK) provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian labour and employment laws. It discusses the minimum statutory rights and standards regarding the hiring, employment, and termination of employees, and union organizing and labour relations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 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. … and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories: Website Under Construction Canadian Labour and Employment Law …
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 …
Program Materials
Karen Klein -- general counsel, Silver Planet, LLC; Richard Mosher -- chief legal officer, Loctronix Corporation; Richard S. Veys -- general counsel, Society of Actuaries
10/20/2009

What strategies and resources are needed for developing a legal department? What do you do first to set up a legal function? How do you get a seat at the table and stay there? How do you communicate with management? How do you get your piece of the budget pie and how do you control your costs? What tools/resources do you need? Where can you go for help? Learn practical strategies and pointers from this panel of legal experts who focus on how to build and maintain a legal department.

… requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … sponsors, and/or the ACC. This ACC Annual Meeting material is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject … officer for SilverPlanet, LLC, whose content-rich website is designed to inform, inspire, and interact with the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2017
13 pages

This is a sample information technology data classification and handling policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Handling Policy June 23, 2017 13 pages This is a sample information technology data classification and … determine what baseline security controls are appropriate for safeguarding that data. All institutional data should be … not debilitating). Examples of Public data include general website and directory information. Data Collections Data …
Articles
Stephen C. Dwyer
12/01/2013

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, staffing firms added more than 786,000 jobs to their payrolls from June 2009 to July 2012. There are many reasons for the growth of this particular industry. Temporary help services provide flexibility and a way to avoid overstaffing. Learn the legal ins and outs of hiring temporary workers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… clients face with respect to independent contractors is largely avoided. Since the end of the Great Recession, the … For more information and to register, go to www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement Legal Service Management March 4–5 … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
John K. Villa - partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
04/01/2007

A recent change in federal law enforcement policy governing federal criminal investigations of corporate crime has corporations and their lawyers wondering whether it will effect a real difference in practice. The question that remains to be answered is whether the practice of demanding waivers of privilege and pressuring companies not to advance attorneys' fees to employees has become so entrench in white-collar practice that, in order to curry favor with prosecutors, corporations will "willingly" offer them without a request.

in practice. The question that remains to be answered is whether the practice of demanding waivers of privilege and … published by aCC and West, and is available at jvilla@wc.com. The McNulty Memorandum: A Reversal in Practice or in … Sentencing Commission (aug. 15, 2005), available on the website of the aBa task Force at …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/08/2015
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a standard form of confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement) for a joint venture, where both parties are disclosing information about businesses to be contributed to the joint venture, in a global context.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … to be contributed to the joint venture. This document is in the form of an agreement rather than a letter. It has … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. Contents I. General …
Program Materials
Davit Akman
Andrea Horton
William Mordan
Khaled Rabbani
10/28/2013

When corruption or other potential wrongdoing comes to light, in-house counsel are typically called upon to manage and direct their company's response. In this session, contestants" selected from the audience will play a version of the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Contestants will be asked multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty related to the principal stages and elements of a company's response to the discovery of potential wrongdoing. The audience will be encouraged to participate to assist contestants. A panel of experienced outside and in-house counsel will comment on and discuss each of the answers given by contestants and the audience, identifying best practices and pitfalls to avoid.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials When Compliance Programs Fail: Best Practices for Investigating Potential Wrongdoing and Managing the … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors …  Legal  Resources  Department  at  legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 310: When Compliance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/23/2019
In this article, we will discuss what I have identified as six trends in what legal departments are focusing on right now when looking to technology to streamline their legal operations and service delivery.
… Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Technology for in-house teams is a big focus right now in corporate legal circles. In  our … external counsel. Many legal departments have turned to online portals to help them manage their relationships with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/04/2022
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a critical part of any organization. The ACC/ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Model offers a way for legal departments to benchmark progress and serve as an example for the organization. #ACCDocket #ACCFoundation #DEI
… Docket Article ACC Foundation’s DEI Maturity Model is a Roadmap for Change Debra Z. Roth Publication Date: 03/04/2022 … ACC Foundation and Ethisphere Institute partnered on an online program "Measure for Change - A discussion on the ACC …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/08/2023
If you find yourself shouting at strangers, stop and ask yourself why. #ACCDocket #debate #CareerPath
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by cosmaa / shutterstock.com How do you handle a tricky situation in which you’re disagreeing with others? For many of us, disagreeing is difficult, awkward, and sometimes painful. Recently we …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/12/2023
From courtroom to code – discover key tactics lawyers can use to drive responsible AI management. Olga Mack, our Legal Tech columnist, breaks down the crucial tactics lawyers need to know. #AIandLaw #TechEthics #TechGovernance #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Moor Studio / Shutterstock.com Team exercises aren’t just for athletes, military pilots, and business groups. They can … Another reason the AI supervisory role fits GCs so well is that lawyers often recognize the value of well-defined …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/25/2020
Whether it’s your first time as general counsel or your fifth time, it can be hard to figure out where to focus your attention. No doubt you will be called into countless meetings about impending decisions, most of which are tactical in nature. Don’t get so overwhelmed by the day-to-day agenda created by others that you miss setting bigger picture priorities.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Whether it’s your first time as general counsel or your … of the organization where you should prioritize looking for risks and opportunities for improvement.   A chain is as strong as its weakest link In today’s interdependent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
My last message focused on the challenges and opportunities involved in incorporating legal operations into the legal function. An aspect of bringing legal operations into your organization often includes introducing new technologies, which can present its own set of challenges.
… Docket Article My Take: Better Legal Tech for Your Team Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: 12/21/2020 … temporary trend. Whether a trend or hype, legal technology is something many lawyers and organizations in general have … any new tech into the business. A recent ACCDocket.com article, “Legal Tech Roadmap: Where to Start Your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
For decades now, compliance and ethics professionals, and many corporate executives, have sought to build “values-based” cultures rather than “rules-based” cultures. Such initiatives are grounded in the well-founded belief that, unlike rules that merely dictate what employees can and cannot do, values have the power to inspire, motivate, and engage people to do their best work in accordance with high ethical standards.
… 5 Core Moral Values Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/22/2020 For decades now, compliance and ethics professionals, and … and make ethical choices even in circumstances where there is no rule. But what values are the most potent in achieving … and Honesty” published by Springer that was first posted online on May 29, 2019. The authors of this paper chronicle …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/24/2017
Meetings are almost unavoidable — whether for projects, committees, office initiatives, clubs, or otherwise. So in an effort to once again spread the good word of productivity and efficiency that I’ve preached before in this space, let’s start with the basics.
… Date: 02/24/2017 Meetings are almost unavoidable — whether for projects, committees, office initiatives, clubs, or … management, there are moments at the office where time is needlessly wasted — even with the best intentions. In an … the  first  question you ask yourself. I’ve seen a photo online of a participation ribbon emblazoned with the words “I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/19/2021
Niti Nadarajah found her social media voice and wants you to find yours too. She urges in-house counsel to share their thoughts to build their personal brand and create a more authentic culture for the post-pandemic world.
… their personal brand and create a more authentic culture for the post-pandemic world. Resource Details Interest Area: … day and that, in essence, every day that we live is a beautiful compilation of stories that others can relate … or law firm events. Over the past many months, I have made online connections that have led me to participate in social …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/19/2021
Albertsons Companies EVP, GC, and Corporate Secretary Juliette Pryor talks about how her intellectual curiosity has led her to work in different industries and even join the board of a publicly traded company to increase her business knowledge.
in the United States, headquartered in Boise, Idaho. She is used to conversations starting that way. Having led teams … allows her to leverage past board room experience for the benefit of her present company from the lens of a … offerings for its customers, such as the ability to shop online. Pryor focuses on hiring digital-native lawyers to …
… 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
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
04/05/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on theLitigation and Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses recommendations for in-house counsel asked to conduct litigation in-house without the assistance of outside counsel, including issues of bar admission within the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Engaging in Litigation Without Outside Counsel: In-House Perspectives … Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses recommendations for in-house counsel asked to conduct litigation in-house … your state, that may not be an issue. The issue usually is unauthorized practice of law. Some states allow …
Articles
Marion Dieval with assistance from Zachary Jellson and Aïcha Tazi Hnyine, University of Montpellier
01/03/2013

This brief article provides an overview of the legal and practical steps for terminating an established business relationship in France.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… Articles Terminating an Established Relationship in France Author Marion Dieval with assistance from Zachary … provides an overview of the legal and practical steps for terminating an established business relationship in … of the French commercial code dictates that when there is an established business relationship, there must be timely …
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