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Articles
03/02/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor eGroup, addresses how to fashion a notice that is to be included in employee agreements and independent contractor agreements to comply with the notice requirement of the Act.

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Region: United States
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… & Labor eGroup, addresses how to fashion a notice that is to be included in employee agreements and independent contractor agreements … in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.)   Question: Looking for comments/suggestions on the wording of a notice to be …
… Illinois 62701 Sent by email to richard.redmond@hklaw.com Association of Corporate Counsel, its Chicago Chapter and … In-house lawyers, like the companies in Illinois they work for, operate in an increasingly global economy. Organizations … system for employing in-house foreign lawyers, which is our preference. As an alternative, Illinois could adopt …
Articles
John L. Sander, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
03/07/2019
77 pages

In this guide, in-house counsel at multinational companies can learn about global labor regulations, termination practices, discrimination law, collective dismissals, and more.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, European Union, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of major issues in global labor and employment law. It is important to emphasize that this is an overview; only … For more information on Jackson Lewis P.C. visit their website at www.jacksonlewis.com, or see the “About Jackson …
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 …
Articles
Ogilvy Renault Class Actions Team, Julienne Bramesco, Barry N. Segal and Susan Hackett
10/01/2006

This issue includes articles on class actions, employment, and tax issues in Canada.

… Ogilvy Renault Class Actions Team (ccarron@ogilvyrenault.com) When a defendant decides to settle a class action, its … to procedural issues. The defendant’s primary concern is usually that any settlement end not only the existing … new resource to be posted in the ethics materials on our website in October 2006, at www.acca.com/php/cms/ …

Build Your In-House Legal Strategic Plan (On Demand)

Build Your In-House Legal Strategic Plan (On Demand) a.ouko@acc.com
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Legal Departments that proactively plan will be far better positioned to cope with the avalanche of work and to thrive into the next era of legal productivity. A clear understanding of your team's mission, goals, and objectives – and how they relate to your organization's strategic priorities – will set you on a clear path to success. And yet, so many Legal department leaders are too busy fighting fires to pause and contemplate a strategic plan.

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Join Anne Post, CEO, North America, Xakia, and guests Brian Rhodes, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Opportunity@Work, and Shivangi "Shiv" Patel, Manager, Legal Operations and Projects at Coverys, as they guide you through the creation of a clear, powerful and focused strategic-plan-on-a-page to set you on the path to enhanced performance and productivity. In one hour, you will have a strategic plan that outlines:


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… Events Build Your In-House Legal Strategic Plan (On Demand) Available On-Demand … hour. One page. Eight steps. Join Anne Post, CEO, North America, Xakia, and guests Brian Rhodes, General Counsel and … you on the path to enhanced performance and productivity. In one hour, you will have a strategic plan that outlines: …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/13/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and is executive.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - Executives February 13, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and is … DATE] ( Effective Date ). The collective consideration for your obligations under this Agreement, each component of … its clients; and (3) the Special Long-Term Award set forth in [SECTION 5.7]. Accordingly, you and the Company agree as …
Articles
Scott Bettridge (Cozen O'Connor)
06/27/2024
23 pages

This guide discusses emerging legal issues in United States market entry. It is designed as an introduction to investing and establishing business operations in the US.

… emerging legal issues in United States market entry. It is designed as an introduction to investing and establishing … 3000 | Miami, FL 33131 305-704-5953 | sbettridge@cozen.com U.S. Market Entry Guide ABOUT THE FIRM 1 INTRODUCTION 2 … TAXES APPLICABLE TO FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS 9 Domicile for Transfer Tax Purposes 9 Calculation of the Estate Tax of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employee handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Company Handbook for Employees May 28, 2017 This is a sample employee handbook. Resource Details Interest … Usage Policy, which is available on the Company’s intranet website at the following link: http://www.[COMPANY].com. Violation of this policy in any way could result in
Program Materials
Russ Dempsey, Jennifer Fletcher, Julian Isgett, Joseph Limone, Denise Skingle
10/02/2012

Panelists provide an overview of legal project management techniques and tools. They share war stories and engage you in a discussion about best practices for scoping projects, managing teams and budgets, communicating to stakeholders, addressing scope creep, and conducting post project reviews.

… Program Materials Project Management for In-house Counsel Author Russ Dempsey, Jennifer Fletcher, … Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 105 …
Articles
10/21/2015

This article is about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations: challenges and strategies for white collar attorneys and their clients.

… White Collar Enforcement October 21, 2015 This article is about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations: challenges and strategies for white collar attorneys and their clients. Resource … inquiries, please e-mail West.customer.service@thomson.com. If you are interested in purchasing the book this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
11/15/2013

Sample form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for a professional golfer. This resource is to be viewed together with the <a href="http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1354336">"Sample P-1 forms for Golfer."</a>

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for a professional golfer. This resource is to be viewed together with the <a href="http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1354336">"Sample P-1 …
Articles
Gilbert F. Casellas
09/01/1998

This article contains remarks from the immediate past chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and renewed sense of direc tion we changed the culture for the better and pro duced bottom-line results Three years … key lesson which brought with me from my private law firm is that we often create structures processes or procedures to … 310 207-6777 jmesvjordn@us.net www.appellateresources.com faith hope and sacrifices of all people who have found …
Advocacy Filings
Amar Sarwal, Wendy Ackerman, Association of Corporate Counsel
09/12/2014
39 pages

Schaeffler v. United States, Brief for Amicus Curiae, Association of Corporate Counsel in support of Petitioners-Appellants

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Brief for Amicus Curiae, Association of Corporate Counsel in … amicus Association of Corporate Counsel states that it is a non-profit corporation registered under the laws of … Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-4103 sarwal@acc.com w.ackerman@acc.com Counsel for Amicus Curiae Association …
… 2020 Year in Review The year 2020 was an eventful one, to say the … Disclaimer Australian Contract Law Top Ten Steps for Effective Contract Management  Issues Enforcing … Summit. Registration for the 2021 event, March 2-4, is now open.  Research Highlights:  The 2020 State of Cyber …
… Why Climate Change is a Legal Responsibility Learn More about ACC's Seat at the … President and A4S Executive Chair Discuss Sustainability In the article "Why Climate Change is a Legal … and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) Executive Chair Jessica …
… Quick Links for Chapter Leaders The content available within these Volunteer Leader pages is vast indeed! To better access this wealth of knowledge, … shortcuts to help chapter leaders access information that is worth the discovery, but not always easy to find. Return …
… Compensation Data for Your Department Company-sourced compensation benchmarking … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across six demographic segments where sufficient … we allow for the data to be reported for all positions in the legal department (rather than having individuals …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/17/2021
Fresh off an in-house internship, 2L student Julie Stankiewicz shares the business books that got her up to speed.
… Docket Article A Millennial’s Tips for Reading Engaging Business Books Noah Webster Julie … Stankiewicz Publication Date: 09/17/2021 Fresh off an in-house internship, 2L student Julie Stankiewicz shares the … Development Source: ACC Docket … Julie Stankiewicz is currently a 2L student and interned with Noah Webster at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2021
With renewed focus on ESG practices, in-house counsel are well positioned to take a leading role in protecting the company.
… Date: 09/30/2021 With renewed focus on ESG practices, in-house counsel are well positioned to take a leading role … the world’s attention in recent years. ESG reporting is an area of growing focus for a myriad of interested parties ranging from consumers, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2021
Remote working has opened the door to innovative technology - and its pitfalls. Legal ops professionals need an actionable roadmap to help their teams succeed.
… Adapting to remote work during the pandemic spurred a need for technological transformation, including bringing … artificial intelligence (AI). The scope of corporate risk is shifting as well. As these factors collide, in-house legal … operations practitioners are responsible for obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and bringing them along the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/30/2021
From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the most pressing lessons in-house counsel learned in 2021.
… From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the … we have been stifling progress. But the good news is, we are also uniquely situated to help develop creative, … can promote DEI at your company. https://www.accdocket.com/employment-lawyers-guide-leaning-dei 2. Refreshing your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/06/2021
Deepfakes – portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake” – are one of the latest technological risks to individuals and companies that corporate counsel need to recognize.
… deepfakes. Companies should plan ahead and factor in consistent cybersecurity measures. In the war of misinformation, content is a weapon. With the rampant existence of “fake news,” it … describe algorithms that can create deepfakes in real-time for streaming video. The technology has potential for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2021
Columnist Neil Peretz shares some lessons from his foray into the legal tech world after many years as an in-house attorney.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com You have a great idea about how technology could make … startups plays in your ear during boring conference calls. Is it time to jump ship? What could go wrong?! Choose your … Think twice before doing so!  In a corporate setting, for example, only a small minority of employees are lawyers. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2021
Asia Pacific Employment Director Counsel II Kelly Xiao shares what she's learned about leadership by watching the TV series Ted Lasso.
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Warning: Spoiler alert for those who haven’t watched the show yet Ted Lasso is a show about an American football coach who moves to the … practice, Ted delivers a stern and direct speech to Jamie in front the team. Ted tells Jamie he is supposed to lead by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/13/2021
Consider incorporating these five approaches into your legal practices to create and manage valuable business relationships.
… a company’s ability to build healthy relationships. For example, some lawyers still write contracts as if they’re … and manage beneficial, harmonious business relationships in which all parties find more ways to create value.   … during times of rapid and unpredictable change is becoming an increasingly important source of competitive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/04/2022
No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available to guide you forward. #ACCDocket Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops.
… Date: 01/04/2022 No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available … Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops. Resource Details Interest Area: … brilliant minds you have in your department and get their buy-in to build enthusiasm around specific projects designed …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/25/2022
Data protection agreements need to consider the changing legal landscape. ACC IP Network’s Stacie McNulty and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s Farah Cook and John Brigagliano give you strategies for negotiating relevant DPAs. #ACCDocket #ACCNetworks
… Docket Article 4 Creative Strategies for Negotiating Data Protection Agreements Stacie Greskowiak … the parties’ audit rights and limitation of liability caps in a DPA may be a surprise to parties that believe material … terms are finalized.   For some organizations, a DPA is primarily a compliance tool (e.g., to ensure an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/03/2019
What has been fueling this recent rise in in-sourcing? And more importantly, what can corporate legal teams that don’t perform eDiscovery in-house learn from it? Three separate forces are contributing to this trend.
… Docket Article It’s Time to Bring eDiscovery In-house Bob Rohlf Publication Date: 05/03/2019 What has been … Source: ACC Docket … Sponsored content from Exterro For several years, the largest enterprises with substantial … are contributing to this trend. In-house legal spending is increasing In 2018, the  2nd Annual Blickstein …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/28/2020
Shannon Klinger, the group general counsel of Novartis International AG, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, has opened nearly every virtual meeting since Novartis took the decision to ask its associates to work from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — including this interview — with an earnest question: how are you doing?
… Docket Article A Time for Trust Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 05/28/2020 … took the decision to ask its associates to work from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — including this interview … Justin Connor. Klinger admits that working virtually is far from her preferred mode of work — she is usually …
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