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Rose Locke, Esq. and Curt Schatz, Esq., Mullins Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/30/2016
3 pages

A crowd controller is a person who is hired at a public place for keeping order in or about the public place. This article addresses the issue of whether or not the crowd controller should be licensed.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Hospitality ¦ Pubs: Is Your Crowd Controller Licensed? Author Rose Locke, Esq. … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus Mullins …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to improvement of the environment through the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement process including planning, acquisition, use and disposal.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts RFP for IT Services (Data Comm Network) June 20, 2016 This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to … preferable goods and services. ELECTRONIC TENDERING WEBSITE Company has a new website where tenders are posted. …
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James K. Cowan -- general counsel, Computer Resource Team, Inc., attorney, Flippin, Densmore, Morse & Jessee; and Laura Effel -- former general counsel, Garban Companies
03/01/2001

Need help advising nonlegal managers about the questions they should and -- more importantly -- shouldn’t ask job candidates? This article provides a handy checklist for them and a discussion of the relevant law for you.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… r^ r^ v_y Can I Asl< This Question? U r^ he hiring process is the first work­ place hazard facing employers. Many … with Disabilities Act—^Employment Provisions at www.acca.com/protected/legres/ada/fmbada.html. • Rodolfo A. Camacho, … • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website at www.eeoc.gov. • RONALD M. GREEN AND RICHARD J. …
Articles
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
02/05/2017
2 pages

From July 1, 2016, every Dutch company with a minimum of 50 employees is required to have a whistleblowers regulation - a procedure on how to deal with internal reporting of suspicions of wrongdoing within a company. This article outlines what the regulations must contain.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… You Have a Reporting Regulation for Whistleblowers? This is Required from 1 July! (Netherlands) Author Jan Dop, LL.M., … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Jan Dop, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10/2015

This articles describes the criteria for a transfer of undertaking when planning a merger, acquisition or division of a business in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … witho ut any furt he r pro cee dings ) . Therefo re , it is im po rt ant to be aware of the crit e ria fo r a transfe …
Articles
Thomas Schutte, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V. - Member of Primerus
10/13/2016
3 pages

This article outlines the powers of the Works Council in The Netherlands on the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/12/2018

In the Netherlands, employers are required to try and find placement for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards are applied to expats in foreign nations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Marriott Harrison LLP, a member of Primerus International
05/28/2013

A brief review of a chairman's obligations under UK law in poll and proxy voting scenarios.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com A Chairman’s Obligations – Polls & Proxies Marriott … Obligations – Polls & Proxies When a shareholder is required to appoint a proxy for an upcoming general …
Articles
Gelske M. Speerstra, L.L.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/03/2017
3 pages

It was customary for the employer to terminate the employment contract after two years of illness.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … two years of illness. During these two years, the employer is obliged to continue to pay (part of) the salary of the …
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Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V.
06/16/2015
2 pages

This article points out the disadvantage of terminating a contract by electronic means in the Netherlands.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Articles Terminating Contracts by E-Mail is Not Advisable (The Netherlands) Author Reinier W.L. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ynzie Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/12/2018

Learn more about the distinction of being a tenured residential and retail tenant and one without an agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … property enjoy security of tenure. Security of tenure is also regularl y invoked by parties that have not entered …
Articles
Jennifer Jaskolka, Jim Goh, and LaLonnie Gray
04/01/2017

Faced with looming sanctions and hefty fines, in-house counsel should carefully review the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provisions in order to maintain a commitment to compliance.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… that an employer’s procedure for reporting injuries is reasonable; and (3) incorporate the existing statutory … recordkeeping data it col- lected from employers on its website in an effort to “name and shame” employers that … OSHA, and compliance. jennifer.l.jaskolka@xcelenergy.com Jim Goh is the managing partner of the Denver office of …
Articles
Paula Barrett, Dave Hughes, Jonathan Palmer (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/09/2023
4 pages

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) in March 2023 published the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill (“DPDI2”). DPDI2 aims to make a number of changes to the UK data protection regime.

This article discusses what this change actually means for business, both financially and legally.

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Region: United Kingdom
… eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-The UK Data Protection and Digital Information No 2 Bill … changes to bring 4.7m of savings to UK businesses. That is the promotional campaign, in any event. Sounds delightful? … mean cookies could be set without seeking consent, but the website must give the web user clear information about how to …
Articles
Exterro, Inc.
06/22/2022
10 pages

This whitepaper developed by Exterro focuses on the responsibilities and requirements of basic principles of data privacy and how they can differ significantly across various jurisdictions as more and more states pass laws, and more and more regulations go into effect.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… consent to the collection of their data, to what it is used for, and how widely it is shared. Real-World Example In the … by design principles into how consumers interact with your website, app or products is fundamental to development. The …
Articles
Mark Roellig, Marc Walters
10/24/2011

This article covers why building a diverse and inclusive legal team is essential to obtaining superior results.

… covers why building a diverse and inclusive legal team is essential to obtaining superior results. Resource Details … the company. Communicate diversity and inclusion on your website One obvious but often overlooked way to communicate … Group. He can be contacted at mroellig49@massmutual.com. Marc Walters is a senior attorney at Microsoft …
… with Exterro, the exclusive ACC Alliance Partner for e-discovery, data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, … percent of respondents reported that legal technology is now a “must-have” for legal departments, a 15 percent … market leadership. For more information, visit  www.acc.com  and follow ACC on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Facebook …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III, Esq.
03/15/2013
2 pages

Learn practical suggestions for making smart hires for your legal department.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… HIRES By Charles A. Volkert III, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … to provide referrals for top talent. #2 — Leverage your website. Job seekers who are really interested in your … Counsel, ©2013, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
04/01/2008

In-house lawyers are always searching for opportunities to streamline a process. Often, a streamlined process equates to efficiencies within the legal department and higher productivity of the in-house lawyers and paralegals. Read this article to find out more.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… lawyers and paralegals. streamlining the contract process is an area that can be considered for outsourcing. a December … relationship manager in the company—would access a secure website offered by the LPO company. That website would ask a … issues are raised to that level. sharing of information by com- panies is essential in doing business. The protection of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
08/01/2016

This is a sample form for self certification of the EU-US privacy shield

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
1 person found this helpful.
… and Contracts EU-US Privacy Shield - Template Form for Self Certification Author Fieldfisher August 1, 2016 This is a sample form for self certification of the EU-US privacy … sector developed IRM, provide the mechanism's name and website (c) If certifying HR data, do you declare your …
Articles
By Marimar Perez-Cacheaux, Esq. and Ramon Concha, Esq.
03/06/2014

Mexico has many trusts that were created for foreigners to acquire and own real estate in the restricted zone (a strip of 50 kilometers – approximately 31 miles – along the coast, or 100 kilometers – approximately 62 miles – from the border). This article explains the process through which a foreigner names the person or persons who will replace him or her as trust beneficiary in the event of death.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com The Importance of Designating Successor Trust … a Mexican bank (the “Trustee”), so that real estate is transferred to the trust and the foreigner, in his/her …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/25/2022
Another generation of women will have to wait for gender parity. Learn why and what can be done in the meantime to hasten the pace in Caterina Cavallaro’s latest Positively Legal column with insights by GC Rachel Launders. #WellnessWednesday #womeninleadership #generalcounsel
… 05/25/2022 Another generation of women will have to wait for gender parity. Learn why and what can be done in the … and industry associations, commercial work (including buying properties for The Block ), technology arrangements, … Rugby League to the end of 2027. As a leader, Launders is “pretty good at focusing on the important issues and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/27/2023
Kahlil Mitchell, senior counsel at Moderna, reflects on the development and rollout of the COVID vaccine. #ACCDocket #COVID #Staysafe
… Docket … Banner artwork by StanislavSukhin / Shutterstock.com Professor Cynthia Dahl is a Practice Professor of Law and the Director of the Detkin … as our legal team grew there were other things happening, for sure. But that was the part of the process that I was …
Articles
05/19/2014

A member-submitted memorandum drafted to provide a non-profit organization's legal department a CASL overview.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… act or conduct or any regular course of conduct that is of a commercial character, whether or not the person who … than any transaction, act or conduct that is carried out for the purposes of law enforcement, public safety, the … the message, the hyperlinks in the message to content on a website or other data base, or the contact information …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M.
06/01/2018

A conversion of a legal entity into another legal form may offer advantages, such as more opportunities for raising capital or expansion or more opportunities for commercial operations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … can be converted in to another legal form . The following is required in a conversion : 1. Resolution for conversion . …
Checklists
ACC Europe
06/08/2009
2 pages

This resource contains 51 key questions to ask when polling your clients about their satisfaction with outside counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… individual versus the overall firm in your selection 3. Is the firm’s reputation relevant to you in the selection of … results 21. Listens well 22. Provides appropriate staffing for matters 23. Understands and meets your needs 24. Provides … or extranets with any law firms? 44. How do you use our website and other law firm websites? 45. Have law firms …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V.
05/09/2018

The purpose of the probationary period is for the employer and employee to get to know each other better before being bound to each other. During the probationary period, both the employer and the employee can terminate the employment contract.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… B.V. May 9, 2018 The purpose of the probationary period is for the employer and employee to get to know each other … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Checklists
Alan G. Fishel
09/17/2013

Helpful tips to consider before you begin negotiations.

… Day 1 Before you have your first negotiation call, there is a variety of information you should know. In some … something you really don’t want if it is the other party’s website)  Which party is providing the first draft of the … G. Fishel Partner, DC 202.857.6450 alan.fishel@arentfox.com … Helpful tips to consider before you begin negotiations. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ynze Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V.
05/09/2018

Currently, it is difficult or impossible to find out who the main shareholders of private and non- listed companies are. A shareholder is only registered in the trade register and therefore public if a company has only one shareholder.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V. May 9, 2018 Currently, it is difficult or impossible to find out who the main … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V., Netherlands
08/16/2018
3 pages

This article discusses warranties and indemnities in acquisition agreements in the Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … and indemnities? And what happens if any of these is breached? Warranty Warranties are statements a seller …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
This article focuses on a few of the more significant concerns from the perspective of corporate counsel in selecting an arbitrator for commercial arbitrations. It highlights potential ways to overcome these concerns and, therefore, create a more positive and satisfactory experience with the arbitral process.
… Arbitratorintelligence.org. This nonprofit venture is collecting quantitative feedback from counsel and other … Public rating systems already exist for lawyers (see avvo.com , for instance) and, given that many arbitrators are also … arbitrators and their decision making.” According to its website, Arbitrator Intelligence is collecting quantitative …
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