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Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, and Rhian Banks, Managing Associate - Solicitor and Chartered UK & EU Trade Mark Attorney, Freeths LLP
11/25/2020
3 pages

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… 2020 Freeths LLP confirms that there will be no disruption for clients with EU trade marks or Community registered … UK trade mark. This will be free of charge; nothing is required of the trade mark proprietor to obtain the … but details of the newly cloned mark will be available online. Trade Mark owners can opt out of receiving a cloned …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/03/2015

This Sample Policy outlines how to approach a billing schedule when engaging Outside Counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Billing Guidelines for Outside Counsel November 3, 2015 This Sample Policy … OUTSIDE COUNSEL 1. Billing Procedures - Fees for Services In matters that are to be billed based on the law firm’s … will not be accepted. Where more than one professional is involved in the same work project – such as writing a …
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David Markatos
04/01/2009

Building and repairing relationships are guaranteed aspects of almost all careers. This article weighs in on how to be regarded as more of a trusted advisor than a service provider, underscoring the overarching importance of value.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… you recently inherited a project where the commercial team is dissatisfied with the services ren- dered by legal? The … this can be accomplished in many ways. ask the business for an overview and prioritization of their strategic goals … be reached at +32.16.27.6536 or at david.markatos@inbev.com. Becoming a Trusted Advisor By DaviD Markatos Hearsay …
… 1405582_1.pdf (324.43 KB) Download Save to My Resources … For more Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm 17 III. … 1. Background BP P.L.C., registered in England and Wales, is one of the world's leading international oil and gas …
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María M Nebreda and Carlos Pacheco, Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Venezuela

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Venezuela
… & 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 …
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Practical Law Company
08/20/2015
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.     Contents I. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/19/2019
It is essential that lawyers identify for their clients all of the factors they must take into account when assessing the risk of entering into, or servicing, the cannabis industry. This article explores the factors to consider in navigating this increasingly complex and rapidly changing legal landscape.
… Cannabis Conundrum: Advising Clients Doing Business in the Cannabis Industry Andrew Wasserman Meghana Shah Publication Date: 03/19/2019 It is essential that lawyers identify for their clients all of the factors they must take into …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
This article discusses strategic considerations for FCPA compliance from the perspective of a non-controlling JV partner.
… 12/01/2016 This article discusses strategic considerations for FCPA compliance from the perspective of a non-controlling … FCPA accounting requirements, a non-controlling JV partner is held to a lesser standard than its majority holders so … a joint venture, due diligence processes should be put in place by each potential JV partner on its counterparty to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
There are precautions in-house counsel can make to prepare the nonprofit board and leadership for an international internal investigation. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… Docket Article 5 Considerations for Nonprofits in International Internal Investigations Anita … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by lusia83 / Shutterstock.com Internal investigations involving activities outside the … strong working knowledge of English if the local language is not one that in-house counsel speaks. “Lost in
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Olof Rågmark and Sofia Karlsson, Advokatfirman Delphi
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: Sweden
… 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 … from the IMM Ethics Committee will be published on its website. As of late December 2013, two matters have been …
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Sarah C. Richards and Kevin Wiggins
07/01/2009

As baby boomers approach their golden years and prepare to exit the working world, they’ve been hit with the reality of a dismal economy coupled with longer life expectancies. Phased retirement has been a win-win opportunity for counsel who don’t want the obligation of a full-time workload and employers who need to harvest the skills of seasoned attorneys.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Richards ACC Docket 32 July/August 2009 Phased Retirement Is Good for Everyone A properly implemented phased retirement … plans. she can be contacted at sarah.richards@ avon.com. Richards and Wiggins were classmates at Cornell Law … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/26/2016

This is a sample e-Discovery services agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… E-Discovery Services Agreement October 26, 2016 This is a sample e-Discovery services agreement. Resource Details … and is incorporated herein by reference. A blank template for the Work Order and Change Work Order are attached as … but not limited to changes to the workflow, features, website modifications, [PRODUCT NAME] production …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/17/2024
33 pages

This summary of the 2024 ACC Law Department Compensation Survey provides high-level results of key in-house compensation metrics and employment trends in the in-house legal profession.

… 2024 Law Department Compensation Survey https://www.acc.com/ https://www.empsight.com/ INTRODUCTION … 30 Contents Accurate compensation data is essential for attracting, retaining, and developing top legal talent. …
Articles
Jonathan Marsden
07/05/2006

Of course you’ve written a resume before, but what about a resume for a general counsel job? For a multinational position? For expert tips on how to fine-tune your resume, read more here.

… you’ve written a resume before, but what about a resume for a general counsel job? For a multinational position? For … Request a trial membership . … I wouldn’t blame you for com- pletely dismissing this topic as the least exciting part … where you’ve worked and what you have done? All I can say, is after 11 years of reviewing thousands of resumes and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
The one area of communication that is most often overlooked is communication with ourselves. How often do we take the time to perform an internal, periodic review?
… Date: 03/01/2017 The one area of communication that is most often overlooked is communication with ourselves. How … considers an employee’s performance to be substandard in the first half of the year, but does not discuss it until … to perform an internal, periodic review? Who am I working for? I propose that this is a bigger question than just the …
Articles
John K. Villa
05/01/2010

John K. Villa discusses work product protection 25 years after Sporck v. Peil

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Ethics and Privilege - Work Product Protection for Document Collections: A Quarter-Century After Sporck v. … | Practice Resources Maybe. To many litigators, it is an article of faith that an attorney’s selection or … by aCC and West. he can be contacted at jvilla@wc.com. Minority Corporate Counsel Association | 1111 …
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Pakhi Garg
09/27/2023
17 pages

This article discusses India's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence ecosystem, including some key areas where AI is likely to have the greatest impact and strategies for in-house counsel.

… Articles India’s Growing Role in AI Innovation: Notes for In-house Counsel Author Pakhi Garg September 27, 2023 17 … intelligence ecosystem, including some key areas where AI is likely to have the greatest impact and strategies for … or relying on Indian legal search engines like SCC Online or Manupatra that primarily employed keyword matching …
Articles
Allen & Overy LLP
06/18/2014

Study in understanding how companies are preparing for the launch of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and its affects on businesses operating in Europe that needs to protect its technology.

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Source: Resource Library
… 2014 Study in understanding how companies are preparing for the launch of the UPC (Unified Patent Court) and its … study Opt in / Opt out: where do you stand? www.allenovery.com “Companies are about to see the biggest ever shake-up of … LLP 2014 www.allenovery.com 3 Contents UPC: the urgency is genuine 04 The survey results 06 Will the UPC benefit your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
24 pages

Purchase Agreement (United Kingdom)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… DATE] [SELLER 1 COMPANY] AND [BUYER COMPANY] AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF PART OF [SELLER 1 COMPANY] … OF PROFIT COMMISSION 29 DUE TO SELLER THIS AGREEMENT is made on [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the "Effective Date") BETWEEN: … the sale with full title guarantee and the Buyer agrees to buy the the Seller Shares together with all rights and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
The legal department should champion and lead innovation in new technologies, offering guidance that projects a path forward toward adoption of new technologies.
… technologies — and their implications for the business — is one such area. There is a side to our professional … For more resources related to technology, visit the ACC website and browse the Resource Library by interest area, or visit the networks page at www.acc.com/networks to see what’s coming up in the area of privacy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/07/2022
Why it's important for companies not to ignore India's anti-corruption and related laws. 2022 has seen major corporate scandals unfold in India. This article by India-based law firm Majmudar & Partners (an ACC Global Resource Provider) reviews key features of India's anti-corruption laws, and a series of cases in which international groups have faced enforcement actions. #ACCDocket #India
… Merchant Publication Date: 10/07/2022 Why it's important for companies not to ignore India's anti-corruption and … Source: ACC Docket … Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com Highlights: 2022 has seen major corporate scandals unfold … legislation In India, the primary anti-graft legislation is the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act), 1988 (amended …
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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 … CLO Club: ACC Annual Meeting Insights from Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Hossein Nowbar   Contact ACC today …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/20/2021
Our devices should help us stay focused, not distract us. Contextual computing is a promising step in that direction.
… us stay focused, not distract us. Contextual computing is a promising step in that direction. Resource Details Interest Area: … and unscheduled meetings and phone calls constantly vie for our attention. On top of that, we have trained ourselves …
Articles
10/01/2009

The topic of value and cost effectiveness is a common one, but not a new one. There's often a disconnect between how firms bill for services (hourly) and how clients wish to pay for them (value). But there are tools available to counsel to make these two notions sync.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… October 1, 2009 The topic of value and cost effectiveness is a common one, but not a new one. There's often a disconnect between how firms bill for services (hourly) and how clients wish to pay for them … theory, economics and finance. The goal is to suggest a com- mon language for assessing value, to shape and define …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
8 pages

This is a sample software subscription and services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Services Agreement February 27, 2023 8 pages This is a sample software subscription and services agreement. … developing or has developed “Software” (as defined below) for use by subscribers. B. Subscriber desires to subscribe to … Information of [COMPANY]. “Documentation” means [COMPANY]’ online help, user guide, installation guide and release notes …
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Paul Starr, Partner and Practice Leader, and Gao Feng, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons 
09/15/2020
6 pages

This resource describes the release and impact of the Arrangement Concerning Mutual Assistance in Court-ordered interim Measures in aid of Arbitral Proceedings by the Courts of the Mainland an of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region. The success of applications submitted under the terms and requirements of the Arrangement have made it a compelling reason for parties, irrespective of origin, to select Hong Long as the seat of arbitration if they are doing business with parties in China Mainland.

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Region: Hong Kong, China
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Evidence and Conduct Preservation in China Mainland. How is it Working? Author Paul Starr, Partner and Practice … of the Arrangement have made it a compelling reason for parties, irrespective of origin, to select Hong Long as … in China Mainland. How is it working? https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/hk/knowledge/insights …
Articles
Sonya L. Sigler, Vice President, SFL Data
05/01/2012
4 pages

In this column, the author makes three suggestions for adding value to your small law department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Global
Audience: Small Law Departments
… 4 pages In this column, the author makes three suggestions for adding value to your small law department. Resource … . … ACC Docket 22 May 2012 Hearsay L ately, there is a lot of talk within aCC about the Value Challenge: … and other topics. Sigler can be contacted at sonya@sfldata.com. Adding value as a Small Law Department By Sonya L. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/04/2018

In an effort to protect personal data, Turkey has instituted sanctions that set out general principles to protect data and punish those who violate the law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… of Turkey and put into force on April 7, 2016. Afterwards; for the effective implementation of the said Code, the … control over the personal data and improve the protection online, European Data Protection Regulation 2 repealing … across the European Union as of 25 May 2018, therefore it is fair to expect some slight changes in Turkish legislation …
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Luci Mumme, Partner, and Louise Russell, Special Counsel, Johnson, Winter & Slattery
03/01/2021
2 pages

This article provides insight into amendments made to the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later amended in 2020 to cover the resources sector including coal. The piece also provides analysis and key issues for the 2020 amendment of the law.

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Interest Area: Health Law, Government
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later … manslaughter if: The maximum penalty for an employer is 20 years’ imprisonment or 100,000 penalty units … risks. How con�dent is the Company that, for example, online unsupervised training results in the worker fully …
Articles
Fernando Peláez-Pier and Gerardo Briceño, Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque
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.

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