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Erin Meyer, affiliate professor of organizational behavior, specializing in cross-cultural management, INSEAD
10/22/2014
5 pages

This article focuses on the author's tool called "The Cultural Map" and the scales representing the management behaviors where cultural gaps are most common.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… just one or two dimensions—the Japanese are hierarchical, for example, or the French communicate in subtle ways. This … your shortcomings, or when your Japanese clients want buy-in from the cook and the cleaner before reaching a … about how people from other cultures operate. The truth is that culture is too complex to be measured meaningfully …
Articles
Erick Iriarte Ahon and Cynthia Tellez, Iriarte & Asociados
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Peru
… 11, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
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Shearman & Sterling LLP
10/19/2016
6 pages

This article discusses the MiFID II regime for access by financial institutions located outside the EU to EU customers and markets.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Articles MiFID II: Access to EU Markets for Third Country Investment Firms Author Shearman & Sterling … known as “MiFID II.” After all the debate, the result is a patchwork attempt at harmonising certain aspects of … Reynolds London +44.20.7655.5528 barney.reynolds@shearman.com Thomas Donegan London +44.20.7655.5566 …
Articles
10/07/2015

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding mergers and acquisitions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… STATES BARCLAYS SARGENT ADVISOR SWITZERLAND WWW.IFLR.COM IFLR REPORT | MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 2015 31 1. … M&A activity in your jurisdiction? Public M&A activity is primarily governed by the Federal Act on Stock Exchanges … hostile public takeovers irrespective of the consideration for Swiss resident companies with at least one class of …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
01/11/2021
7 pages

The enforcement actions provide early clues on how the SEC’s “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation.

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Region: United States
… “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … at issue in the settled orders suggest the SEC is using the EPS Initiative to develop cases under a theory … Initiative is in line with the Enforcement https://www.lw.com/practices/SecuritiesLitigationandProfessionalLiability …
Program Materials
Nick Holland, Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP; Adelaide Deleplanque, Vice President and Group Privacy Officer, Liberty Global Inc.; and Demetrios Eleftheriou, Senior Counsel - Privacy and Data Security, EMC Corp.
06/26/2013

A broad overview of EU data protection regulation, impact on business, application to cloud computing, and related contractual provisions.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… the World 4 Source: Nymity Inc. December 2012 www.nymity.com 5 Data Privacy – A Significant Concern Globally • US – … orgs or those with <250 employees – warnings for first offence, where non-deliberate contravention • 250K … • Hypo – Customer in the EU – Cloud Provider in the US – Is Encrypted Data Personal Data? – Default Key vs …
Articles
Lawrence E. Buterman, Paul A. Davies, Kelly Fayne, Sarah E. Fortt, Joshua N. Holian, Betty M. Huber, Charlie Beller, Rebecca Frumento, Austin J. Pierce
05/19/2023
6 pages

A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts. In this Client Alert, Latham & Watkins attorneys review the major enforcer and congressional statements over the past year that have raised antitrust and competition concerns with ESG initiatives; analyze how the AG Letter reflects a refinement of theories of harm under state and federal competition laws; and provide guidance to entities implementing ESG policies on how to minimize legal risks.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… action have been a background part of the ESG discussion for some time. A recent letter issued by 21 State AGs (the AG … policies on how to minimize legal risks. https://www.lw.com/en/practices/environmental-social-and-governance … Attorney General Jonathan Kanter confirmed that there is no exemption that would permit collusive activities within …
Articles
Ron K. Barger - senior vice president and general counsel, Archon Group, L.P.; Jane Mallor McBrade - vice president and general counsel, Optimus Legal Consulting; and Antonie Wells Whittier - founder and principal, Whittier Legal Consulting
10/01/2003

With corporations today paying greater attention to their internal processes and procedures, it is an ideal time for legal departments to create and implement a legal department business plan. This article provides models and components for developing a legal department business plan.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Tool for Our Times: How to Create a Legal Department Business Plan … attention to their internal processes and procedures, it is an ideal time for legal departments to create and … defines how the department can best function within the com- pany to provide optimal services and advance corporate …
Articles
Stewart M. Landefeld, Luis R. Mejia, and Allison C. Handy
06/01/2015

This article deals with board tools for oversight of cybersecurity risk.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Board Tools for Oversight of Cybersecurity Risk Author Stewart M. … and Luis R. Mejia are partners, and Allison C. Handy is an associate, of Perkins Coie LLP. Katherine A. VanYe, … some of the cases have been dismissed or settled, the com- panies have incurred substantial legal fees and the …
Articles
John C. Tanner; Anthony P. Tatum
07/17/2007

Directors and officers need to be concerned with the terms and conditions of their company's D&O liability insurance. Company heads are demanding that in-house counsel ensure that the broadest coverage available is in place, and this article will help you review the scope of protection for your company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… counsel ensure that the broadest coverage available is in place, and this article will help you review the scope of protection for your company. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … claim resolution. he may be contacted at jtanner@mcgriff.com. anThony P. TaTuM is a senior associate in the Business …
Articles
Susan Tahernia - attorney in the labor and employment department, Thelen Reid & Priest, LLP, Washington, DC; Julienne W. Bramesco - senior counsel, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Rockville, MD; and Jonathan P. Tomes - partner, Tomes & Dvorak, Overland Park, KS
03/01/2002

How does HIPAA's privacy rule affect in-house counsel?

… 86-97. 8 6 ACCA Docket Aarch 2002 • ^ .'-rf^*r-';« hat is the HIPAA privacy rule anyway, and what does it have to do … Washington, DC. She is available at stahernia@thelenreid.com. Julienne W. Bramesco is senior counsel at Kaiser … health care clearinghouses, and (3) health plans, except for self-funded group health plans that have fewer than 50 …
Articles
Sean Gibbons and David Hitchens
07/01/2007

Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by employees as a precondition to receiving payments under a severance plan or negotiated separation agreement. This article attempts to describe the background of employment-related waivers and explores the court decisions affecting them.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 30, 2007 Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by … of 1964 (Title Vii). although it sounds far-fetched, that is ex- actly what a federal district court held in eeoC v. … and employment law. He can be reached at dhitchens@landam.com. sean GiBBons is a partner in the Labor and employment …

Express Learning (TED-Style Talk) - Establishing Your Workplace Values: Ensuring Your Employer is the Right Fit

Express Learning (TED-Style Talk) - Establishing Your Workplace Values: Ensuring Your Employer is the Right Fit Mark Vitek (not verified)
Interactive

Even if you've done your due diligence on your new company - spoken to current and former employees, read their website, asked good questions in the interview- sometimes the shine of a new job can come off right away. When you start to hear things like leaving early? or don't tell the Board can you articulate why things feel off? This TED-style talk will help you identify your core workplace values and how to stand up for them when the ship feels off course.

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… Establishing Your Workplace Values: Ensuring Your Employer is the Right Fit Start Date: 01/10/2025 | 10:46 PM Resource … - spoken to current and former employees, read their website, asked good questions in the interview- sometimes the … identify your core workplace values and how to stand up for them when the ship feels off course. … Express Learning …
Articles
David W Collier, Charles Adams Ritchie & Duckworth
11/05/2014
13 pages

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganizations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent in the Cayman Islands?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… & Duckworth November 5, 2014 13 pages What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganizations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … it is common practice for a liquidator to establish a website where non-confidential documents can be made …
Articles
Ashley Fife, Appleby
04/04/2015

This paper explores the approach taken by courts in Bermuda and other jurisdictions in connection with issues and questions regarding transfer of trusteeship.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bermuda
…  off  company’s  directors 3 What remedies are available for invalid appointments? 3 Do trustees have a duty to investigate capacity of their appointor? 5 PART 2 - IS THE POWER TO APPOINT TRUSTEES ALWAYS A FIDUCIARY POWER? 5 … 6- CASE LIST AND REFERENCE MATERIAL 20 PAPER applebyglobal.com 1 INTRODUCTION Transfer of trusteeship often raises …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
10/18/2016
44 pages

This guide provides an introduction to blockchain technologies and sectors that may be affected.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… be deployed horizontally across industry sectors? 15 What is a blockchain? 17 What are the component parts of a … legal and regulatory issues? 31 What are the implications for business? 36 Glossary 37 Contacts 40 Global resources 42 … please contact julie.frizzarin@nortonrosefulbright.com. Sean Murphy Global head of blockchain and distributed …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/03/2017

This is a sample capital stock purchase agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Capital Stock Purchase Agreement February 3, 2017 This is a sample capital stock purchase agreement. Resource … all of the outstanding capital stock of Company in return for cash, the Buyer Note (defined below), and the Earnout … whether Buyer is entitled to indemnification. If Buy is titled to indemnification, Buyer may deduct the amount …
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: 04/01/2024
How do you create an AI governance program amidst constant regulatory changes? Selective Insurance's VP & AGC Adam Shedd and Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, shares strategies for legal and ethical compliance. #LegalTech #AIGovernance #OpenAI #ChatGPT
… and Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, shares strategies for legal and ethical compliance. #LegalTech #AIGovernance … advantage (or at least not fall behind competitors) is steadily rising. In 2024, companies will push their IT, … or unsafe information. Recently an eating disorder website added a chatbot to answer questions, only to find …
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

How to Respond to (Or Avoid) a Web Accessibility ADA Demand Letter

How to Respond to (Or Avoid) a Web Accessibility ADA Demand Letter a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

Every year, thousands of companies are sued because their website or mobile app is inaccessible to people with disabilities, and thousands more are served web accessibility ADA demand letters. In this session, you will learn the best response strategy if your company has been sued or served a demand letter and how to ensure accessibility and compliance for the long term. Discover how to evaluate the credibility of your demand letter, best practices for how to respond, and must-have policies and procedures that will reduce your future legal risk.

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… Every year, thousands of companies are sued because their website or mobile app is inaccessible to people with disabilities, and thousands … letter and how to ensure accessibility and compliance for the long term. Discover how to evaluate the credibility …
Articles
Richard Hoel Jr.
02/01/2001

Meaningfully bridging cultural divides requires more than taking a brief predeparture course in etiquette. Cultural education is a continuous process that often requires real attitudinal change, for which the payoff can be immense.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, United States
… brief predeparture course in etiquette. Cultural education is a continuous process that often requires real attitudinal change, for which the payoff can be immense. Resource Details … for thorough preparation. But preparation becomes more com­ plex when we deal in a different culture. If we just …
Articles
Christoph Stäubli, Walder Wyss Ltd
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?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Stäubli, Walder Wyss Ltd 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 publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law - David V. Snyder, chair, Susan A. Maslow, vice chair. Principled Purchasing Project led by Sarah Dadush†
05/10/2022
38 pages

Word version of the sample Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0, developed by the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, United States
… Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0 (Word format) … Section of Business Law[footnoteRef:1]* [1: * This report is the product of the Working Group and reflects the rough … contained herein, including the clauses to be considered for adoption, is intended, nor should it be considered, as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
We released a report that explored a range of metrics that in-house teams may wish to consider using as a performance measurement and improvement tool. Here we summarise these KPIs, which can provide in-house lawyers with a helping hand in getting used to talking about performance in numerical, or at least data-driven and measurable terms.
… Docket Article Measure Your Impact: 8 KPIs for In-house Teams Lawyers on Demand Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Lawyers live in a world where performance is paramount. Clients and business colleagues demand quality … they should nevertheless be taken into account. As well as buying goodwill by putting themselves out there, in-house …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/23/2020
With indirect language, we undercut ourselves at work. This month’s career column tackles the words and phrases we use that subtly undermine us.
… with you in case you like it” or “I’m sorry if reading it is a waste of your time,” how would you feel about me as the … filler words is one of the most important habits to break for at least two reasons: First, filler words are distracting … time you talk negatively about yourself. Use the money to buy a self-help book or some other self-improvement item. Or, …
Articles
04/17/2013

This protocol was issued to establish a process for health care providers to voluntarily identify, disclose, and resolve instances of potential fraud involving the Federal health care programs (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 1320a–7b(f)).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 17, 2013 This protocol was issued to establish a process for health care providers to voluntarily identify, disclose, … the Open Letters, as described below. A. Why Disclosure Is Important For many years, OIG has emphasized the … oI ([FOXded ,QdividXDOs DQd (QWiWies (LEIE) (available online at https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov ). We are providing …
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 …
Articles
Peter Holt, Mike Rafford, Susanna Fasolis Bayer, and Carolyn Boyle
03/01/2007

Discusses U.K. discrimination laws, Italian labour law, and equal opportunity.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
… By Peter Holt, FielD FisHer WAterHouse llP peter.holt@ffw.com Mike rAFForD, CHeyenne MountAin entertAinMent, inC. … service (in relation to protection from unfair dismissal, for example), anti-discrimination legislation is available even prior to the employment relationship …
Articles
James D. Prendergast - general counsel, UCC division, The First American Corporation
01/01/2004

When you are trying to figure out whether to go to outside counsel for a legal opinion or to recommend that your company obtain UCC insurance, you need to consider several factors: what constitutes UCC insurance, comparison of typical legal opinions and UCC insurance coverage, multijurisdictional issues under the UCC, and cases requiring UCC insurance.

… are trying to figure out whether to go to outside counsel for a legal opinion or to recommend that your company obtain … under the UCC, and cases requiring UCC insurance. WHAT IS UCC INSURANCE? First, you will need to consider what UCC … embedded in the dirt, such as a transaction involving a com- mercial building, your transaction probably involves …
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