Learn key US data regarding how companies approach the challenge of adapting to and complying with the evolving privacy landscape, in this survey report by Womble Bond Dickinson.
Three members of 2012 ACC Value Champions share their value initiatives, including program goals, results, lessons learned, collateral benefits and some of their key tools to manage outside counsel.
SEC Comment Letter re: Release 33-862
This report developed by Womble Bond & Dickinson surveys nearly 200 executives based across the United States. This elite group – 62% of whom hold C-suite titles – comprised decision-makers from company leadership and key departments including information systems and information technology, privacy and security, legal and compliance, operations and finance, and marketing in response to states set to effect stricter requirements around consumer privacy rights in 2023. Check out this resource to view the full report and find out if companies are prepared to meet the looming updated guidelines.
This InfoPAK is designed to assist in-house counsel in the design and execution of internal investigations. It discusses how to structure the investigation, manage documents, conduct interviews, and communicate about the investigation with third parties, such as auditors and regulators. This InfoPAK also provides guidance on specific topics such as the risks associated with cross-border investigations, indemnification and insurance, and maximizing the investigation’s privilege protections.
In general the M&A transactions are structured with two different events. The first is the execution of the agreement which defines the rights and obligations of the parties and set forth corporate event to be performed (sale of shares, merger, spin-off etc.). The second is the closing when the transactions are concluded and it happens after certain conditions precedent are fulfilled.
ACC Board Chair Patricia R. Hatler examines the results of the 10th Annual Chief Legal Officer Survey.
This is an excerpt from Heineman’s published book, The Inside Counsel Revolution: Resolving the Partner-Guardian Tension.
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 China.
This presentation describes Atos' model of contract management.
This session provides in-house counsel with a view on what mediation is, its benefit, how it differs from arbitration, and when and at which state of a dispute mediation can be used. Speakers focus on a practical and lively approach to the topic, with real examples.
This panel of attorneys from medium and large legal departments will share strategies for processing high-volume transactions (sales agreements, procurement agreements and NDAs) more efficiently. They will discuss their approaches to improving quality and reducing cycle times. These strategies include applying business process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Lean, to the contracting process; developing forms and playbooks to empower non-attorneys (including legal process outsourcing) to make decisions; establishing risk thresholds and approval criteria and more.
ACC Board Chair Iohann Le Frapper discusses what resources ACC members need, and how ACC can provide them.
There are many odd laws on the English statute book that have yet to be repealed. It has been asserted that it is legal to shoot a Welshman with a bow and arrow inside the city walls of Chester after midnight, although, if true, this is likely to now be over-ruled by European Union law.
It seems hard to believe that one
association could address the needs
of such a diverse group and yet, that’s
what ACC has been doing successfully
for the past 25 years. Our leadership provides a well-rounded view of the challenges facing in-house counsel and are dedicated to helping ACC address them. To do this, we’ve established four key strategic goals: (1) Globalization, (2) Career Path, (3) Advocacy, and (4) Communications.
Provides a roadmap for U.S. companies engaged in doing business abroad and dealing with foreign agents, partners, and governments on a commercial and financial basis and provides specific recommendations for building an effective global risk management and integrity program that will protect companies as they navigate global markets.
Patent infringement lawsuits are unavoidably expensive, but there are alternatives to conventional cost-adding inclinations — adding an expert, taking one more deposition, or filing a sur-sur-reply. Explore five in-depth tips that will help you stay in your litigation budget and come home with a win.
The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running legal departments within international and multinational businesses.
This QuickCounsel presents how a company's reaction to a third-party patent licensing demand carries significant risks for the future and can also make a favorable outcome more or less likely.
There are key differences between termination of employment relationships in the United States and those in countries of the Europe,Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. EMEA legislators generally take the view that dismissing employees should not be straightforward, must always be justified and must comply with local mandatory legislation to the protection of the employees. Various methods of termination are available to employers but carry costs and extensive statutory obligations. Learn what this means in practice, pitfalls to avoid and how to plan and execute terminations efficiently.
Checklist outlining the steps to take in the event of a data security breach.
In her latest "My Take" message to Docket readers, ACC Board Chair Sabine Chalmer contends that if "content is king," then so is intellectual property.
In this 5 May 2016 presentation, in-house counsel will learn about the "minefields" of software patents.
ACC Chair Patricia R. Hatler reminds in-house counsel that they play a vital role in their clients' international expansion and risk management.
This article argues that India is the best destination for providing quality legal process outsourcing services.
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