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Michael Irwin Meltzer
04/01/2008

Read this 2009 Communicator Award-winning article! <br/>Discusses how legal doctrines shape the corporate social responsibility (CSR) debate, enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it in your role as corporate attorney.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles A Field Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility for In-House Counsel Author Michael Irwin Meltzer March 31, … enables in-house counsel to recognize CSR for what it is and why it is important and suggests ways to deal with it … equipment, mainly for water and gas industries. The com- pany flourished in postwar baby boom America, and had …

Preparing for 2023: Tools and Tips to be Ready for New US Privacy Laws (On-Demand)

Preparing for 2023: Tools and Tips to be Ready for New US Privacy Laws (On-Demand) a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

This program originally aired on December 13, 2022. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.


The program will lay the legal foundation for new requirements under CA, CO, Utah and VA privacy laws, as well as evolving enforcement positions by the CA Attorney General, and examine data governance tools to help manage access rights and deletion requests, cookies and digital advertising, retention and destruction and impact assessments and purpose limitations.


Key takeaways:


o The new consumer rights and controller obligations.

o The new contractual requirements for processors, service providers and contractors.

o How to meet new retention schedule and limitation requirements.

o Managing purpose limitations, and

o How the CA Attorney General views third party cookies


Generously sponsored by Exterro

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… Events Preparing for 2023: Tools and Tips to be Ready for New US Privacy Laws (On-Demand) Available On-Demand - … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. The program will lay the …
Articles
Fernanda Matoso and Eduardo Maia Cadete; Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.
12/20/2013
17 pages

Review of Portuguese laws and regulations related to the distribution of pharmaceuticals.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… & Eduardo Maia Cadete A. DISTRIBuTION 1. PRECONDITIONS FOR DISTRIBuTION 1.1 What are the legal preconditions for a … Health Service (NHS), and this type of information is not publicly disclosed to the general public. INFARMED can … request of any stakeholder or through the institutional website of the company, until 31 May each year. Portugal …
Articles
Laura Effel; Maryrose E. Maness
09/01/1998

The Supreme Court’s newly created affirmative defense and a strategy for conducting investigations of sexual harassment claims in light of Burlington and Faragher and other recent court decisions.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Court’s newly created affirmative defense and a strategy for conducting investigations of sexual harassment claims in … and provides strategy for conducting inves Laura Eflel is counsel to Baker Mckenzie tigations of sexual harassment … DEFENSE March/April 1991 is available online wwwacca.com/protected/puhs/docket/ma97/ privilege.html The Supreme …
Articles
Geert Verhoeven and Satya Staes Polet, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
11/05/2014
15 pages

This guide reviews applicable legislation to insolvencies and reorganizations in Belgium.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Belgium
… Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1468-3180 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Pedro G Seraphim, TozziniFreire Advogados
09/01/2013
3 pages

A review of some of the environmental challenges facing hydroelectric power development in Brazil.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Hydroelectric plants – where is the (real) problem? (Brazil) Author Pedro G Seraphim, … challenges. The Brazilian power sector is responsible for this impressive result. Throughout the 20th century, this … Advogados, São Paulo pseraphim@ tozzinifreire.com.br Hydroelectric plants – where is the (real) problem? …
Articles
04/01/2015

This article shows how to protect against cyber criminals using corporate e-mail to swindle funds.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Introduction Almost all companies depend on e-mail for the majority of their internal and external communications. It is no surprise, then, that fraudsters have developed ways to … example, Acme ABC Inc. would have a Web site of acmeabc.com, and all company e-mails would be from the @acmeabc.com
Articles
Peter Connor, CEO, AlernativeyLegal
08/01/2017
2 pages

This article briefly explores the titular question, and considers how this business trend might apply to the corporate legal world and its implications for in-house lawyers.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… apply to the corporate legal world and its implications for in-house lawyers. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Netscape, wrote the widely acclaimed essay ‘Why Software is Eating the World’ 1. The key message from that essay, and … more information, visit the events page at www.acla.acc.com. WILL LAW FIRMS BECOME SOFTWARE COMPANIES? – the …
Articles
Ryan Solomons, Bespoke
06/01/2016
2 pages

Organisations are beginning to recognise the strong correlation between positive workplace cultures and business productivity, employee engagement and health of employees. In this article, in-house counsel can learn how to position themselves at the forefront of this movement.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… given the impact it has on its ongoing success. What is workplace culture? Workplace culture is the unique … to eliminate inappropriate workplace behaviours. The need for organisations to engage in-house or external employment … policy development and training. Bespoke (www.bespokelaw.com) is a pioneer of NewLaw and revolutionises the …
Articles
Philip Heilbrunn, Mattias Dacker, Jessica Khoo (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
4 pages

This briefing provides an overview of the state of affairs of Fintech regulation in Sweden.

… Request a trial membership . … eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2023. All rights reserved. … and distinct legal entities, under Eversheds Sutherland. For a full description of the structure and a list of … forefront of Fintech innovation from its early days and is still considered to be one of the driving forces. Sweden …
Peer Practice Examples
04/01/2009

40 Practical Ideas

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Challenge Practical Ideas to Connect to Value Following is a list of practical ideas to consider implementing in your … to share, please contact us at: accvaluechallenge@acc.com. A. GETTING STARTED 1. Schedule a “Meet. Talk. Act.” … FEE STRUCTURES; WHOLE PORTFOLIO 1. Try monthly fixed fees for basic law firm counseling- company can call law firm …
Program Materials
Megan Holstein, H. Frasier Ives, Kevin Manning, René Thorne
10/31/2014

Join an experienced panel of attorneys to receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Employee Benefit Issue Spotting for the Non-Benefits Lawyer Author Megan Holstein, H. Frasier … receive guidance on spotting benefits issues. This panel is particularly geared towards the non-benefits lawyer. … to more lower-income employees – Core 60% AV plan with a “buy up” option, or less than 60% AV “skinny MEC” type of plan …
Event
Start Date: 01/16/2025 | 1:07 PM
… Events Cyber Resiliency: Are You Aware of the New EU Laws? Available On-Demand - Publication Date: … the new EU cybersecurity laws hitting multinationals in January 2025, including the Network and Information … deal with data incidents beyond personal data. Presented in cooperation with Shoosmiths LLP … Cyber Resiliency: Are …
Articles
Anna-Maria Tamminen, Partner, and Johanna Vanninen, Associate, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd
03/21/2022
2 pages

Cyber extortion has increased in recent years, as the technologies and methods used by cybercriminals have become more and more complex. This article discusses what to factor in from a compliance and criminal law viewpoint when considering making a ransom payment in a cyber extortion situation.

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Region: Europe, Finland
… more and more complex. The first step for all companies is to prepare for the threat of ransomware and other cyber … +358 40 550 0687 anna-maria.tamminen@hannessnellman.com Johanna Vanninen Associate +358 50 405 3134 … Ltd   This article was originally published on the website of Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd on March 1, 2022.  … …
Mark Roellig
12/01/2019
2 pages

In his final Career Path column, Mark Rolleig shares his leadership lessons and rules for career success he’s learned over the years.

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Region: India, United States
… Mark Rolleig shares his leadership lessons and rules for career success he’s learned over the years. Resource … or teaching, because I believe that the best way to learn is to collect and structure your thoughts around a topic. I … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.accdocket.com/ articles/mark-roellig- collected-lessons.cfm. Mark …
Articles
James A. Nortz
05/01/2018

We can compound our suffering by allowing daily stresses to cause excessive anxiety or, instead, we can strive to learn to respond to corporate life calmly and with level-headed composure.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CARESTREAM … three major TV networks at the time, I flattened my fanny for countless hours watching Bewitched, I Dream of Genie, … been many years since I last watched Kung Fu, but there is one episode that I’ve never forgotten, and provides a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/04/2018

In an effort to protect personal data, Turkey has instituted sanctions that set out general principles to protect data and punish those who violate the law.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… of Turkey and put into force on April 7, 2016. Afterwards; for the effective implementation of the said Code, the … control over the personal data and improve the protection online, European Data Protection Regulation 2 repealing … across the European Union as of 25 May 2018, therefore it is fair to expect some slight changes in Turkish legislation …
Articles
Luci Mumme, Partner, and Louise Russell, Special Counsel, Johnson, Winter & Slattery
03/01/2021
2 pages

This article provides insight into amendments made to the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later amended in 2020 to cover the resources sector including coal. The piece also provides analysis and key issues for the 2020 amendment of the law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law, Government
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Act 2011 (Qld), which was amended previously to provide for the offense of industrial manslaughter. It was later … manslaughter if: The maximum penalty for an employer is 20 years’ imprisonment or 100,000 penalty units … risks. How con�dent is the Company that, for example, online unsupervised training results in the worker fully …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

This is a checklist of state by state background checks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Information Background Checklist October 19, 2015 This is a checklist of state by state background checks. Resource … California Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1785.1-1785.44: except for some positions. Colorado Colo. Rec. Stat. Ann. § 8-2-126. … Stat. §§ 613.520 to 613.600: subject to some exceptions New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina …
Articles
10/07/2015

This article deals with resolving international disputes in Singapore.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… a trial membership . … Page 1 of 4 This publication is made available for reference only. It is not to be construed as legal advice … enquiries on this publication, contact us at all@joylaw.com RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES IN SINGAPORE – 101 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Our commitment to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is hard.
… to conducting business in a lawful and ethical manner is not tested when doing so is easy, but rather when it is … behavior has ultimately resulted in increased revenue for the firm in the long run, Zaccaria flatly stated that it … problem by slow paying your suppliers. You would never buy a nice gift for the purchasing agent of one of your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Leaders have an obligation to offer opportunities to people, and the onus is on leadership to continue to provide those opportunities when other priorities, such as a child, alter a parent’s career path. And the only way that can happen is if there is truly open communication between leaders and those they lead.
… obligation to offer opportunities to people, and the onus is on leadership to continue to provide those opportunities … community of friends because we’ve been in the DC area for quite some time. And if a great meal is attached to those … and global expansion, including the growth of online booking agencies and platform companies. Marriott, for
Articles
Galerius Kolesnikovas, Beata Kozubovska and Jonas Povilionis, Motieka & Audzevičius
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: Lithuania
… Motieka & Audzevičius 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/29/2021
As more companies move to the cloud — or between cloud service providers — in-house counsel need to know the basics of the business and contract terms.
… move to the cloud — or between cloud service providers — in-house counsel need to know the basics of the business and … stay up-to-date on cloud developments. Cloud computing is one of the most significant IT developments in the last … on investments; it does not make much economic sense for every business to invest in underused IT resources. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2017
Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from anywhere there is an internet connection. The idea, somewhat quaint now, hooked Ariker and she monitored job postings while working as a litigation lawyer, and later as a contract manager where she also managed intellectual property portfolios and patent programs.
… Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from … GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CHIEF OF STAFF SALESFORCE.ORG Back in 2000, the idea of accessing large amounts of data through … she remembers. Salesforce.org offers end-to-end solutions for nonprofits. It connects them with partners, supporters, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
In our professional lives, while it’s important to work on personal goals and invest in the work that we do as individuals, it’s more important, in my opinion, to invest in those we lead.
… your world awareness through travel, volunteering for an organization whose mission you support, or simply … to invest in those we lead. I believe investing in people is essential to the health of your organization, and it’s … and information on how to manage your public self, online. If you’re looking for additional resources, check out …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Harold Federow discusses the IT, Privacy, & eCommerce Network.
… SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA, USA Chair background Harold Federow is a technology and IP lawyer. He is currently contract and vendor manager for the information and communications technology department … more about chapters and networks, please visit  www.acc.com/chapters-networks . … Harold Federow discusses the IT, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2017
I’m looking to staff up the legal department at my organization but I’ve never had to interview a candidate before. Everyone seems good on paper and I am not sure what the right interview questions are to tease out the ideal candidate. Do you have a list of questions you generally ask?
… Docket Article Ask Aliya: How to Find the Best Candidate for Your Law Department Aliya Ramji Publication Date: … Donna, Staffing up a small company or a small department is always a difficult task. Not only do you want someone who is smart and thoughtful in their work, but you also want to find someone you can …
Articles
Lucian Pera and ACC
07/14/2004

A white paper addressing whistleblower protection and the emerging law of retaliatory discharge of in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Any Cause of Action . . . . . . . . . 13 D. The Citadel is Breached . . . A Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … Tennessee, and he can be reached at LPera@ArmstrongAllen.com. The author acknowledges the assistance of attorneys … and adoption of these proposed revisions, see the website of the ABA Joint Committee on Lawyer Regulation at …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Letter of Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample letter of agreement between a hotel and company. … [DAY], [DATE] to [DAY], [DATE] Dear [NAME]: Thank you for selecting [HOTEL FULL NAME] (“Hotel”) as the site for … full Terms and Conditions apply and may be viewed at [WEBSITE URL]. FORCE MAJEURE: The performance of the agreement …
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