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Darío U Oscós Coria and Darío A Oscós Rueda, Oscós Abogados
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: Mexico
… Rueda, Oscós Abogados 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 …
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Sandeep Mehta, J Sagar Associates
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: India
… J Sagar Associates 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 …
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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 …
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Jonathan A. Olsoff, David W. Hull
11/01/2003

This article discusses the rules of cartels, antitrust enforcement, leniency programs, and how to assess whether you are in a high-risk industry. Learn how to manage an internal cartel investigation and limit your exposure in case antitrust authorities accuse your company of participating in a cartel.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
online training modules that were tailor-made for you by software consultants, a videotape with real actors … in good shape. Unfortunately, your sense of complacency is short-lived. During discussions in the hall with one of … to fix prices, you should take measures to protect your com- pany from such involvement. The likelihood that your …
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Joseph Farrell, Professor of Economics, University of California (Berkeley), Director, Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics
09/19/2014

Merger review at the US antitrust agencies considers, as the 2010 Merger Guidelines put it, “any reasonably available and reliable evidence.”

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… views...21 @ See also B. Durand, «Merger simulation is back: Should we worry about it?»; A. Perrot, G. de Muizon … de couplage et remises fidélisantes » on concurrences.com Market data and PartICIPants’ vIews In horIzontal MerGer … this class of techniques here quite widely to include, for instance: g Calculating how the merger can be expected to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/19/2023
19 pages

This is a sample joint venture agreement in which the members agree to form a limited liability company.

… Venture/Operating Agreement July 19, 2023 19 pages This is a sample joint venture agreement in which the members … of the Joint Venture is to serve as the business entity for the purpose of performing the Contract, and to engage in … audit the Joint Venture’s books and records and shall have online access to view the Joint Venture’s bank account(s). …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/11/2016

This is an amendment and restatement of an employment agreement originally dated, between the Company and Executive (the Existing Agreement ), which amends and restates an employment agreement originally dated, between the Company and the Executive.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Restated Employment Agreement February 11, 2016 This is an amendment and restatement of an employment agreement … Operations, and Executive is willing to continue to serve in such capacity, and the parties desire to document the … of the foregoing and of the mutual commitments below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/21/2021
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, KnowBe4 General Counsel Alicia Dietzen urges corporate counsel to take the lead in protecting their company.
… Cyberspace Alicia Dietzen Publication Date: 10/21/2021 For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, KnowBe4 General Counsel … Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … October is not just a time to enjoy cooler weather and seasonal … Awareness Month is to bring attention to the importance of online security to our nation. This year’s theme, selected by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2022
Bookmark Invocon GC Maryrose Delahunty's reading recommendations if you’re looking for inspiration, information, and new knowledge. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Small Law: Food for Thought Maryrose Delahunty Publication Date: 01/05/2022 … book. As a book person, I haven’t been able to resist one online forum for book lovers: Goodreads .  Goodreads allows … before we’ve really made an effort to understand what is being said. With colorful anecdotes and settings, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/03/2023
Learn multiple ways technology-enabled legal-systems can be innovative for legal departments to add economic value and readiness within companies. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… ways technology-enabled legal-systems can be innovative for legal departments to add economic value and readiness … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Stokkete / shutterstock.com Still facing uncertainty after years of upheaval, company … on the promise of state-of-the-art legal practices.   This is especially true when technology opens a plethora of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2017
Poor or careless communications can affect the company’s reputation and compromise competitiveness. They can expose the company and individuals to civil or criminal liability, and negatively impact the company’s position in lawsuits and investigations.
… Docket Article Did We Say That? Taming Communications for Litigation Spiwe L. Jefferson Publication Date: … litigation resulting from an office party, the team is back to tackle runaway communications that have created … training and reminders should be ongoing. Creating online modules that automatically prompt employees in the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
How do we overcome this onset of boredom, this lack of enthusiasm? How do we change our rut into a groove? I think the answer is to change our life’s soundtrack. We can do that by trying something new.
… How do we change our rut into a groove? I think the answer is to change our life’s soundtrack. We can do that by trying … with excitement. I recall attending the birthday party for a friend’s one-year-old daughter many years ago. The … whose TED Talk on body language was one of the most viewed online talks of all time. And that was my first introduction …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
I think it is important for board directors and corporate leaders to face reality. Either acknowledge that their CCO is merely heading another corporate function with narrow responsibilities, or (and I prefer this option) empower them to also provide oversight for all corporate functions that manage legal and ethical risks.
… Jim Nortz Publication Date: 09/01/2017 I think it is important for board directors and corporate leaders to face reality. … investigations of employee misconduct; and, Providing online and live compliance and ethics training programs on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/07/2021
Use these tips to stay on top of vendor relationships so you can protect your company’s future.
… ACC Docket … Keeping supply chains running smoothly is vital for most organizations, but it can made difficult with all … decision-making processes.   Look for software that offers online discussion boards and built-in collaboration tools. …
Articles
Sharon Stockman, Principal, Write Results
04/01/2019
1 pages

As in-house counsel, you're corresponding with a variety of people, not just other lawyers. It's important that in-house counsel can write and communicate using non-lawyer language. Plain language isn’t about making language
boring; it's about ‘succinct writing that has a defined audience and purpose. With it the reader can easily find, understand and use the information they need’.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Principal, Write Results April 1, 2019 1 pages As in-house counsel, you're corresponding with a variety of … and • customer feedback was universally positive.1 This is not a new concept. Back in 1986, a Victorian Law Reform … to know. Also think about your own purpose in writing — for example, are you writing to inform, influence, instruct, …
Program Materials
Debra Condino, Morag Macdonald, Wouter Pors, and David Simon
10/29/2013

After a 40-year history of negotiations, it is expected that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will soon become a reality in Europe. The UPC will have jurisdiction for litigation relating to the new Unitary Patent and the European Patent granted by the European Patent Office. Attend this session to hear the latest on this groundbreaking development, and its implications for obtaining and defending patents in Europe.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… 29, 2013 After a 40-year history of negotiations, it is expected that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will soon … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 809: What Does the … as Q&A’s is available through the Preparatory Committee’s website at www.unified-patent- court.org. 4. Unitary Patent …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Employers are continuing to examine how to properly identify, audit, and address equal pay issues within their organizations. To increase pay transparency and expand the limited “equal work” standard under federal law, US states have enacted pay equity laws that, among other things, prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work.
… prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work. Resource Details Interest … similar work and document the reasons for any differences in pay. If differences are determined to be due to sex, … that men and women be given equal pay for equal work. Work is “equal” if it requires “equal skill, effort, and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
28 pages

Purchase Agreement (Finland)

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Finland
… TYPE] under the laws of Finland whose registered o?ce is at [SELLER ADDRESS] and ("Seller"), and [BUYER] ("Buyer"), … to the Buyer, and the Buyer wishes to purchase, Target for the Purchase Price. The Parties agree as follows: 1. … the on-line virtual data room at https://e-deal.cmslegal.com, copies of which are saved on the DVD/CD-Roms attached to …
Articles
Sar Katdare, Competition/Antitrust Partner, and Luisa Johnson, Associate, Johnson Winter & Slattery, and Andrew Willekes
04/01/2021
1 pages

This article is the fifth edition of Johnson Winter & Slattery’s report on recent trends in complex merger review case by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Recent Trends in Complex ACCC Merger Review Cases Author Sar … and Andrew Willekes April 1, 2021 1 pages This article is the fifth edition of Johnson Winter & Slattery’s report on … individual author accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any acts or omissions resulting from reliance upon the …
Articles
Global Legal Group
11/05/2024
234 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide explores an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding business crime across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include criminal law enforcement, corporate criminal liability, statutes of limitations, initiation of investigations, and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
… investigations, and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions. Resource Details Interest Area: … and Labor , Corporate, Securities, and Governance Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, … investigations,  and procedures of gathering information – in 18 jurisdictions. … Global Legal Group … This …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in the United Arab Emirates.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
… recognize the incredible accomplishments of international in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39.  In addition … past 11 years, ACC has recognized over 115 young lawyers for noteworthy achievements. The recipients of the 2023 ACC … president & CEO of ACC . “Each, in their own unique way, is making an impact in their legal department, organization, …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
06/04/2014

Credit funds are increasingly marketed to French insurance companies (entreprises d'assurance). Other similar institutions, such as contingency institutions (institutions de prévoyance) and complementary pension institutions (institutions de retraite complémentaire), also appear as an important source of debt financing. Learn more about this here.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… to specific prudential regimes applicable to them, when it is intended that such investments be admitted to represent … the reserves of managed risks (réserves des risques gérés) for complementary pension institutions. With respect to … in credit funds by French in... http://www.ashurst.com/publication-item.aspx?id_Content=10339 1 of 4 6/3/14 …
Articles
Ashurst
07/01/2013

In the second installment of our series providing practical insights into the arbitration process, we examine the key elements of an arbitration clause and the importance of drafting the clause so that it is effective. It should be of particular interest to those unfamiliar with the principles behind providing for arbitration as a dispute resolution procedure in commercial agreements.

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Source: Resource Library
… and the importance of drafting the clause so that it is effective. It should be of particular interest to those unfamiliar with the principles behind providing for arbitration as a dispute resolution procedure in … T: +44 (0)20 7638 1111 F: +44 (0)20 7638 1112 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst LLP and its affiliates operate under the name …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Rachel Barack, William Harn, Tritia Murata
10/19/2015

This is a list of ten don'ts and do's to avoid employment misclassification.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Barack, William Harn, Tritia Murata October 19, 2015 This is a list of ten don'ts and do's to avoid employment … 1. DO screen potential workers & relationships for strong indicia of independent contractor status. … system access, the company/employee handbook, or training in how to perform the tasks or project. 4. Don’t contract for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/24/2021
Legal departments are increasingly focused on DEI, but lawyers can forget about their personal networks. Here are suggestions to evaluate your network and expand its reach and composition.
… your network beyond the initial introduction. There is a great deal of discussion within in-house legal departments about supporting diversity, … Increasingly, legal teams are being held accountable for DEI metrics, including measures of the proportion of …
Articles
Andrew Goodman, Michel Sahyoun and Philip Algieri
10/28/2013

This paper focuses on best practices and processes that allow a client and LPO provider to form a partnership that meets the client’s legal needs while effectively controlling associated costs.

… the use of domestic contract attorneys to review documents for relevance, privilege and other issues. As the size of … India has a world- class education system, where English is the primary language of instruction, a legal system based … Executive Director of Litigation Services andrew@quislex.com Michel Sahyoun Chief Technology Officer …
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Andrew Goodman, Michel Sahyoun and Philip Algieri
10/30/2014

This paper focuses on best practices and processes that allow a client and LPO provider to form a partnership that meets the client’s legal needs while effectively controlling associated costs.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: India, United States
… the use of domestic contract attorneys to review documents for relevance, privilege and other issues. As the size of … India has a world- class education system, where English is the primary language of instruction, a legal system based … Executive Director of Litigation Services andrew@quislex.com Michel Sahyoun Chief Technology Officer …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Association of Corporate Counsel, compiled by Regina Freitas, Senior Manager & Assistant General Counsel
02/10/2023
8 pages

This sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data for litigation purposes. It also includes a sample template of a Record Preservation Notice Email.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data forfor which any litigation (legal suit or proceeding) is initiated or “reasonably anticipated” (“Matter”). 2. … are emails (with or without attachments), voicemails, online calendars, telephone and other logs, instant …
Articles
J. Eric Schaal
09/01/1999

Consider taking another state bar exam...or getting involved to make sure you never have to again.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… DID THE AUTHOR TAKE TIlE ILLINOIS BAR EXAMNATION Insanity is complete defense to the tort of intentional … Bar Examination MBE have recently completed sitting for the Illinois Bar examination Since it is an experience … on admission to practice is available online www.acca.com/gcadvocate/admtoprac.html If youd like to get involved in
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