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Meritas
01/16/2013

This publication has been prepared by the lawyers of Meritas firms to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in conducting business in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay
… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … LAC 1/3/13 6:41 PM Page iv A ARGENTINA www.negri.com.ar | Buenos Aires | NEGRI, BUSSO & FARIÑA 1 Bordering the … must first be authorized by said Bureau through its website. That website only allows the purchase of foreign …
Articles
John K. Villa - partner, Williams & Connolly LLP
02/01/2004

This article discusses the considerable confusion that exists over the reach of the SEC's Section 205, its new Standards of Professional Conduct for Attorneys appearing before the Commission.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Ethics & Privilege: Hidden Storms for Those in Safe Harbors: The SEC's Professional Conduct … fall in the gray zone where the regulation’s applicability is debatable or are clearly not covered. Some companies have … published by ACC and West. He is available at JVilla@wc.com. 82 ACC Docket February 2004 &ETHICS PRIVILEGE New York, …
Articles
Harry Clark, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, FCPA& Anti–Corruption, W. Clark McFadden, II, Senior Counsel, Elizabeth Zane, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Evgeniya Shakina, Career Associate, International Trade &Compliance, Corporate, and Gregory I. Hume, Economist/Compliance Specialist, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Trade & Compliance, Orrick
01/17/2020
8 pages

This article provides an overview on final regulations issued by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CIFUS) on 13 January 2020. The regulations were promulgated in order to comprehensively implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018.

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC
… New CFIUS Rules – Eight Key Points https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2020/01/New-CFIUS-Rules-Eight-Key-Points?p=1 … will continue to apply to transactions that close, or for which a de�nitive written agreement is signed, before February 13. CFIUS issued proposed rules to …
Articles
03/01/2007

The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… | Ad Index ACC Docket 120 March 2007 John G. Beck is the new compliance officer and senior counsel for Unison Health Plan (Monroeville, PA). Charles Buskey has … assistant chief attorney at the exxonMobil Production Com- pany, best assistant general counsel (Houston, TX). …
Program Materials
William Karazsia, Rhonda Lees, Christian Ortego, Corrine Taylor
10/28/2013

This program focuses on solutions for managing your organization''s contract process from the ground up. The panel will discuss working with your IT, purchasing and finance departments to make sure everyone is in on the process.

… Taylor October 28, 2013 This program focuses on solutions for managing your organization''s contract process from the … purchasing and finance departments to make sure everyone is in on the process. Resource Details Interest Area: … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 108: Contract …
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. …
Program Materials
Robert Gans -- labor/employment counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation; Eric D. Reicin -- associate general counsel, Sallie Mae, Inc.; Linda A. Wittaker -- senior assistant general counsel, Wal-mart Stores, Inc.
10/01/2004

606 - Navigating Employment Law’s Bermuda Triangle - Managing Leave & Reasonable Accommodation Issues

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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 606:Navigating Employment Law's Bermuda Triangle-Managing … to a survey by Integra in 2000 [as noted on JAN’s website]: 62% of workers surveyed reported work-related neck …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
12/12/2007

ACC's support letter to the US House of Representatives concerning FRE 502

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com December 10, 2007 The Honorable John Conyers The … Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support for Legislation Adopting Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Dear … represents, have an intense interest in this issue. ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 23,000 …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
12/12/2007

ACC's support letter to the US Senate concerning FRE 502

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com December 10, 2007 The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy The … Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support for Legislation Adopting Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Dear … represents, have an intense interest in this issue. ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 23,000 …
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
12/15/2014

The National Labor Relations Board (the Board) has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act which ‘‘protect[ ] the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, selforganization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection."

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Board (the Board) has decided to issue this final rule for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the … which predated the NPRMs. 3 A question of representation is often referred to as a ‘‘question concerning … of paper you guys push.’’ The Web site, www.lrionline.com, includes a section entitled ‘‘union avoidance’’ and …
Articles
Hon. David G. Campbell
05/02/2014

This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules Advisory Committee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Hon. David G. Campbell May 2, 2014 This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules … and Philip Morris USA: "PM USA has maintained a public website containing documents it has produced in all products … as a per se mandate." See Arista Records LLC v. Usenet.com, Inc., 608 F.Supp.2d 409 (S.D.N.Y. 2009). The specific …
… presi- dent and general counsel at Farm- land Foods, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, has graduated from the Advanced … general counsel (Washington, DC). The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has promoted Adam Palmer … editorial and production coordinator, at rusignola@acca.com. The Taking of the King Buck Cherry Guest Klimko Suderman …
Program Materials
Stuart A. Alderoty - Chief Litigation Counsel, American Express; Anthony Boone - Associate General Counsel, Retail Operations, Full Line Stores, Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Thomas A. Hanusik - Senior Counsel for Securities Fraud - U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division and Fraud Section; Thomas F. O'Neil III - Chair, Government Affairs Practice Group, Piper Rudnick LLP.
10/01/2004

804 How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: The First 30 Days. This discussion covers important topics such as protecting applicable privileges, dealing with letters of investigation, and more.

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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 804:How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: … 1998) (transcript available at the Department of Justice website). 134 “Interview with United States Attorney James B. …
Program Materials
Noelle Berryman, Frank Ozment, Amar Sarwal, Mark Schamela
04/08/2014

Discuss the various roles in-house counsel tend to play, and how they are affected by attorney-client privilege rules; learn about attorney-client privilege rules from around the world and how they apply in the compliance context; discuss in depth the Professional Conduct Model Rules 1.6, 1.13 and others as appropriate; and discuss the pros and cons of non-lawyers assuming compliance roles.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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         Tuesday, April 8 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 500: … Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice (Lex Mundi Member firm for USA, North Carolina) Faculty Biographies Noelle Berryman …
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

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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
André de Albuquerque Cavalcanti Abbud and Gustavo Santos Kulesza*, Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… & Aragão December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Alkisti-Irene Malamis, Malamis & Associates
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Greece.

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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.

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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.

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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 …
Articles
Getting the Deal Through (Eugenio Pérez and José Luis Ramos-Zurita, Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC)
11/04/2014
10 pages

This guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… & 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
10/07/2015

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding franchise.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… & Michelsen Wong Jin Nee & Teo www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Franchise 2015 Contributing editor: Philip F Zeidman DLA Piper LLP (US) Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Franchise, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Program Materials
Kim Huat Chia
Jo Anne Schwendinger
Scott A. Trainor
Charles Wilkinson
10/30/2013

Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as the rest of the world. Its familiarity with the English language, the English legal structure, and its high regard for the rule of law and ease of doing business make Singapore an attractive location for Western companies seeking to establish a presence in Asia. This program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of centralizing Asian operations and trading relationships in Singapore. It will examine the organizational structures that are available in Singapore and other practical issues relating to establishing a business presence in Singapore, including hiring staff and protecting intellectual property. The panel will also consider the impact of using a Singapore entity in cross-border commercial arrangements, including considerations regarding choice of law and dispute resolution options.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: Singapore
… A. Trainor Charles Wilkinson October 30, 2013 Singapore is a major center for trade relationships with other Asian countries as well as … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1005: Using …
Articles
Deborah Edwards - Assistant General Counsel, Duke Energy Corporation; Mark Calloway - Governmental Investigations and Compliance Group Partner, Alston & Bird LLP; Brian Edwards - Labor and Employment Group Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
06/01/2004

Make sure you know how to conduct an informal investigation properly to avoid adding to the problem.

… Don’ts of Internal Investigations The reality of our times is that companies face increasing scrutiny of all facets of … and the identity and role of the persons responsible for that conduct, permit the company to make an informed … North America. She is available at dedwards@duke-energy.com. Mark T. Calloway is a partner in the Governmental …
Articles
Mark Schwartz, J. Richard "Rick" Hammett, Laurence E. Stuart
03/01/2004

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Desert Palace marks a dramatic change in the analysis of discrimination claims, which will be felt in the type and number of potential plaintiffs filing claims, the defensive strategies considered in response, and the way that courts dispose of employment law claims. Although the full effects of the decision have yet to be seen, companies should take steps to increase consistency and documentation of discipline and discharge decisions and to train managers and supervisors regarding acceptable workplace conduct and equal employment opportunity compliance. This article will show you what steps to take now.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… as he fired the only woman on his sales team. Now, she is suing the com- pany. Her performance record shows that she deserved to … 2004 You may have seen a similar situation. The rea- sons for the employment decision were legitimate business factors, …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
14 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Vietnam and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Vietnam
… Articles Asia-A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Vietnam Author Meritas … Investment and Expansion VIETNAM Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … and Hanoi. CONTACT: SESTO E VECCHI sevecchi@russinvecchi.com.vn NGUYEN HUU MINH NHUT nhmnhut@russinvecchi.com.vn +84 …
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