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Michael Finn, Marie Kidwell, Yves Heijmans, Emmanuael Plasschaert, Giuseppe De Palo, Luigi Cominelli, Ann Rose Stouthuysen, Mark Duesenberg, Jerry Temko, Kevin Perry, Eugenia Stefani and Dr. Roland Boemer
06/01/2006

This issue discusses alternative dispute resolution in Europe.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom
… UK Marie Kidwell, Hunton & Williams (Mkidwell@hunton.com) Almost without exception, companies will want the … unless a written and signed Settlement Agreement is concluded. Expert determination—can be binding depending … �006 Looking for your next in-house position? Visit the website exclusively for in-house jobs: ACC’s In-house Jobline …
Articles
Practical Law
03/23/2016
48 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of the main trends and significant deals in Canadian construction plans.

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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 … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/4-502-1260. This Q&A is part of the global guide to construction and projects law. … Law. For more information about Practical Law, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
05/12/2014

This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP May 12, 2014 This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees. Resource Details … preceding calendar year in the manner specified on the HHS website. If a law enforcement official states to the Plan …
Articles
Lex Mundi
01/11/2017
252 pages

The Insurance/Reinsurance Guide to Global Business is meant to be a quick reference for in-house counsel conducting business across the world.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Mozambique, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… pages The Insurance/Reinsurance Guide to Global Business is meant to be a quick reference for in-house counsel … Wales 2000 Australia Tel 61.2.9353.4000 dgerber@claytonutz.com fhawke@claytonutz.com lterracall@claytonutz.com … A licensed web aggregator is required to display on its website the information pertaining to insurance products of …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
07/01/2012
2 pages

This article argues that India is the best destination for providing quality legal process outsourcing services.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… Articles Why Choose India for LPO Services? Author Kenneth A. Cutshaw July 1, 2012 2 pages This article argues that India is the best destination for providing quality legal process … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Why Choose India for LpO Services? …
Articles
Phil Strauss - president, San Francisco Bay Area ACC-A Chapter
04/01/2006

Sexual harassment, terminations of family providers, criticism of job performance--these are issues that strike at basic human needs of security and self-esteem. The best way to mitigate these inevitable emotional issues is to avoid surprises.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… The best way to mitigate these inevitable emotional issues is to avoid surprises. Resource Details Interest Area: … Carter. Surprises are not, however, fun in employment law. For the small law practitioner dealing with employ- ment … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! By Phil StrauSS Phil …
Program Materials
David Berndt, Ellen Dunkin, and Cathi Hunt
10/29/2013

The workplace is more virtual than ever. This raises new and complex compliance challenges on issues ranging from data security to wage-and-hour compliance to corporate and employee taxation. Our panel of experienced corporate counsel will share tips, wisdom and guidance to help you overcome these compliance challenges. Audience participation is welcome!

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
… Dunkin, and Cathi Hunt October 29, 2013 The workplace is more virtual than ever. This raises new and complex … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 806: The Very … is an attorney and director of employment compliance for Walmart, located in Bentonville, Arkansas. His …
Articles
Delbert E. Winn -- vice president and general counsel, Authentix Network, Inc.
01/01/2000

After a long negotiation with an international distributor, you may get the final draft of an agreement, and read the provisions quickly, assuming they are just boilerplate. Don't make this mistake; as standard as some of the provisions may be, in an international context, boilerplate language has the potential to be dangerous to your client.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… laws of indi vidual states The increasing harmonization of com mercial laws in Europe and South America through regional … International Contracts for the Sale of Goods CISG3 which is in effect for the United States The CISG is to … see www.cisg.law.pace.edu Pace University School of Law website CISG Art.1 This is expressly contemplated by CISG Art …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/28/2021
Stop making Lady Justice act like a snob. Follow these five steps to design more useful and understandable contracts.
… , Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … For lawyers, the field of law is first and foremost about serving others. But when lawyers … they are meant to serve. Too often, employees, customers, website visitors, and business partners can do little more …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
12/01/2011
1 pages

The author discusses the main points from the recent ABA panel discussion, entitled "The Ins and Outs of Contracting Out Legal Work."

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ics rule has lead to the commission on ethics 20/20, which is offering proposals on outsourcing issues. It is clear that … to make in the process is cost effectiveness, followed by com- petence and maintenance of confiden- tiality … located in atlanta, ga. Cutshaw served as honorary consul for India in the United states and is an investor in several …
Articles
Jeffrey D. Paquin -- Chief Operations Counsel, Abbott
05/13/2008

In an interview with Jeffrey Paquin, he explores the nature of law department management. Using his experience, Paquin reflects on what the purpose of management is and highlights its practical aspects.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Paquin reflects on what the purpose of management is and highlights its practical aspects. Resource Details … be done is never an easy situation. this is a tall order for any leader, but for one charged with working with … ADR Section. He can be contacted at jeffrey.paquin@abbott.com. The views expressed in this interview are Paquin’s own, …
Articles
John Cross
12/01/2007

Many have discussed the topic of selecting and retaining quality outside counsel, especially as it relates to efficient litigation. Here, the author explores this topic, with a focus on the law firm qualities that in-house attorneys should be looking for during this process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… firm qualities that in-house attorneys should be looking for during this process. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … become more competitive, and receive more business?” There is a lot to this subject. And it is easy for a customer to … business ethics. he can be reached at jcross@ petinsurance.com. ACC Docket 29 December 2007 What Kind of Skills Does the …
Articles
John K. Villa
11/01/2008

Discusses ACC's response to and position on the FAS 5 Exposure Draft, and what proposed amendments to the FAS 5 ACC has put forth.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… loss contin- gencies. Evaluating litigation risk for public disclosure can risk waiver of the attorney-client … of the ACC’s comments on the proposed amendment, which is reprinted below. August 8, 2008 Mr. Robert H. Herz … would not warrant the harm that they would inflict on com- panies and their shareholders. ACC is a bar association …
Articles
Jeffrey Paquin
05/01/2008

Provides a chief operations counsel's top ten law department leadership principles.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… personalities and ideas about how things should be done is never an easy situation. this is a tall order for any leader, but for one charged with working with … ADR Section. He can be contacted at jeffrey.paquin@abbott.com. The views expressed in this interview are Paquin’s own, …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
07/01/2020
12 pages

This article summarizes the new Hong Kong National Security Law, so corporations may understand it better and comply with the provisions of the legislation. It also compares the provisions of this law with equivalent legislation in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Singapore, and also provides additional recommendations and considerations for corporate compliance.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: Hong Kong, China, United States, Australia, Singapore
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC
… provides additional recommendations and considerations for corporate compliance. Resource Details Interest Area: … of life imprisonment. Secession Under Article 20, it is an offence to (i) separate the Hong Kong Special … confidence in the government (Section 7, Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019) It appears that …
Program Materials
06/23/2016

Innovation in Outside Counsel Management

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
…  Glaxo-­‐Smith  Kline         Agenda     Carla  –  Tool  for  driving  the  right  engagement     Bob  –  Future  of …  model   • Time  worked  =  ?med  billed   • Best  bet  is  discount  based  on  spend   Alterna?ve  Fee … counsel; ensures matter assumptions are uniform; runs online sourcing room event VP & Assoc. GC (with Procurement) …
Articles
Yaroslav Teklyuk and Valeriia Tryfonova, Vasil Kisil & Partners
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Ukraine
… Vasil Kisil & Partners November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The auction announcement is published on the official website of the state body on bankruptcy issues and the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/02/2022
How do you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion policies if your organization’s guidelines lack cultural relevance? Commissioner Chin Tan spoke with ACC Australia about what anti-racist steps in-house counsel can take in their workplaces. #DEI #ACCAustralia
… Strait Islander population lived on its ancient lands for at least 50,000 years before invasion and immigration … multiculturalism, the Australian Human Rights Commission website reports that 39 percent of Australians have … to speak to the breadth and depth of our society. It is vital that companies are encouraged to collect this data. …
Articles
Todd H. Silberman
04/01/2009

In light of the economic woes currently plaguing the United States, read this article to gain insight into an optimistic perspective that may very well change the way that you and your coworkers view the trajectory of the recession as 2009 continues.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… reductions. all in all, it may have been a depressing year for many. However, it seems to me that your view of 2008, and what is in store for the remainder of 2009, is all a matter of … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@ acc.com. Poignant Perspective By Todd H. SilBerman Todd H. …
Articles
Aurélie Vanden Broecke
03/01/2015

In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you are never far away from the capital, an airport or the four neighboring countries: France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium
… Vanden Broecke March 1, 2015 In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you … and recent wage restraint, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Corruption … www.nato.int Belgium Tourism Office www.visitbelgium.com SH O P W IN D O W W IT H B EL G IU M C H O C O LA TE © E …
Checklists
Brigard & Urrutia, a Lex Mundi Firm
06/01/2004

This resource provides an overview of basic aspects of Colombian law.

… 70 No 4-60 Bogotá, Colombia http://www.brigardurrutia.com.co GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA Updated: June 2004 … any action based on the information provided herein, it is necessary to request more detailed information and the … 3462011 (571) 5405433 FAX: (571) 3100609 (571) 3100586 WEBSITE: www.brigardurrutia.com.co GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2022
Legal leaders can adapt, survive, and thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. #ACCDocket #legalops #legaloperations #ACCLegalOps
… thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. … Source: ACC Docket … Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet The environment. In-house counsel are up … The traditional legal paradigm of “staff up or send out” is no longer adequate with budget constraints and the need …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/16/2023
Are you using influencer marketing to grow your brand? Learn what to include in the first installment of the “Contracts Corner” column. Stay on top of your contract game with insights on drafting, negotiating, and implementing contracts. #ContractsCorner #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Contracts Corner: 4 Key Aspects for Social Media Influencer Agreements Amy Keroes Billie … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by my.ordinarty / Shutterstock.com In this first installment of her Contracts Corner … York Supreme Court asserted that “social media influencer” is now recognized as a profession, described as “individuals …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
India continues to be an increasingly attractive destination for foreign companies. Here are some key considerations for such global initiatives. #IndiaGC #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article India Bound M&A: A Checklist of Key Issues for General Counsel in Acquisitions Involving Indian Entities … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Urbanscape / Shutterstock.com Key highlights: Companies planning an acquisition … for foreign investors (as opposed to an Indian resident) is to pay at least fair market value at the time of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique farmer-owned cooperative structure, Jim Zappa's approach has proved effective as he helps America’s rural farmers run their farms and businesses.
… 03/02/2019 As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique … the art of communication. He even has a master’s degree in it (USC ’89). Yet he prides himself on his informal … only work if the top-level leadership buys in — and Zappa is a proponent (although he admits he doesn’t always get it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2021
What are stalking horse bids and why should in-house counsel care? Here's how to make this method work in your favor, whether you’re selling or bidding on assets.
… Docket Article The Operational GC: When Hunting for a Bargain, Don’t Forget Your Horse Neil Peretz … expect a wave of bankruptcies, which can result in a great buying opportunity for other companies seeking to expand. If you plan on purchasing assets is such a setting, it’s time to dig out those lucky …
Articles
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
10/20/2014

This InfoPAK provides a primer to assist corporate counsel in recognizing issues related to government funded research and practical tips for managing the many related requirements and obligations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, 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 … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
Checklists
Ashley Kutz Kelley
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
06/23/2016
2 pages

This Quick Reference lists 10 things employers should know in light of the Zika outbreak and the federal response to it.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Checklists Top 10 Points of Guidance for Employers on the Zika Virus Outbreak Author Ashley Kutz … This Quick Reference lists 10 things employers should know in light of the Zika outbreak and the federal response to it. … health emergency of international concern.” The workplace is not immune from Zika concerns. In fact, in many cases, the …
Articles
John Ross
09/01/2006

Read the musings of John Ross on his career stops and adventures.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… past nine years, earning me three trailers — my rewards for some long hours and a good measure of angst, and … Traveling further south along the ledge, the next stop is an arrange- ment of Lucite® monuments — a museum, if you … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Traveling on the Ledge By John Ross John B. Ross is the …
05/01/2018

FTI Value Chain Integrity Service Sheet - sessions held in Brisbane 1 May 2018, Perth 8 May 2018, Sydney 15 May 2018.

… INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS Global value chains are the new normal for most industries and can present complex risks to the … and public scrutiny mean conducting business ethically is no longer optional. Businesses now face added scrutiny via … adhere to the same standards www.fticonsulting.com ©2018FTI Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. About FTI …
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