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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
This article covers several major considerations for when you respond to data requests and how to ensure that data privacy violations do not occur.
… Docket Article Managing Privacy in Data Requests Laura Dorman Joe Sremack Publication Date: … This article covers several major considerations for when you respond to data requests and how to ensure that … often responsible for ensuring that private information is not exposed, and managing the repercussions if such an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
The German Institute for Compliance (DICO) and the German Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics (BME) have recently published an English version of the DICO Guideline “Antitrust Compliance – Cornerstones for Effective Compliance Programs”. This article provides a brief overview of the background and the contents of the guideline.
… Docket Article German Institute For Compliance Issues Guideline on Antitrust Compliance Thilo … that seeks to provide pragmatic and effective guidance, in particular for small and mid-sized companies. Cornerstone … and the contents of the guideline. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure Although this quote — …
Articles
Nicola Bonucci, Legal Director, and Leah Ambler, Legal Analyst, Anti-Corruption Division, OECD
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jason R. Baron, Of Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
01/19/2017

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to implementing a workable information governance framework and policies program in your corporate organization. This checklist is a generic guide that will need front-end thought and tailoring to fit each firm’s unique circumstances.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Counsel, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP January 19, 2017 There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to implementing a workable … of an executive-level IG champion, with responsibility for the success of an IG program. For some corporations, this … IT” practices constituting employee use of available online applications (for example, Google docs) and private …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2020
We spoke with ACC Deputy General Counsel Veronica Pastor to learn the most common and insidious cyberattacks and how to safeguard your company from them.
… data losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is now reportedly inundated with  4,000 cybersecurity … the pandemic. This spike in hacks and breaches is alarming for anyone with a digital footprint — and these days that … reason is.   The clearer your policy is, the higher the buy-in will be. And with higher buy-in comes better …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
It appears that everyone — law firm leaders and general counsels — view the lack of diversity as a serious problem in the legal field. However, the glacial pace of progress suggests the legal needs to find new and imaginative ways to foster diversity. Enter the Rooney Rule.
… counsels — view the lack of diversity as a serious problem in the legal field. However, the glacial pace of progress … The Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, named for Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers owner. Not a mandate . … their law firm counterparts, but data suggests that there is still much work to be done.* Corporate legal departments …
Articles
National Association of Corporate Directors
10/17/2016
30 pages

This resource discusses cyber-risk, the threat that data breaches can hold and what Directors should do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Handbook Series.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… do to protect their companies in the United States. This is resource is part of the National Association of Corporate … We wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to this handbook (in alphabetical … threats.6 Moreover, although many smaller and medium-size com- panies have historically believed that they were too …
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The Lex Mundi Intellectual Property Group
01/30/2017
175 pages

In this article, global competition and antitrust rules with respect to intellectual property license agreements and supply/distribution agreements are examined.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Intellectual Property and Competition Law A Global … Property Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … law on IP in their jurisdiction. The intention was for the guide to concentrate on a number of particular …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Boris Piekarek, Esq., Winheller Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors
08/29/2018

Germany is the provides a number of real estate investments of companies and private individuals. This form provides some insight as to how to navigate real estate investments in Germany for in-house counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors August 29, 2018 Germany is the provides a number of real estate investments of … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
Articles
Robert W. Bell, Martin B. Halpern, and Edward O'Keefe
07/01/2016

Knowledge management is more than efficient organization information sharing. It requires permanent KM personnel, implantation of collaborative technology, buy-in from management, and the integration of KM processes into the daily organizational life. The more prosaic and "in the flow" KM initiatives are, the ore likely they are to succeed.

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Source: ACC Docket
… and Edward O'Keefe July 1, 2016 Knowledge management is more than efficient organization information sharing. It … and professional development programs. robert.w.bell@rbc.com Martin B. Halpern is senior counsel, RBC General Counsel … to our business partners, were limited to a traditional website. We were using a static tool that had little traction …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
The pool of talent exists. In order to attract a diverse group of talent a wide net needs to be cast. Your fiscal health could depend on it — research shows that diverse corporations perform better — as well as your success in litigation. At this point, chief legal officers/general counsel, as corporate leaders, must look internally at our own initiatives before we expect sustainable results from outside counsel.
… Publication Date: 11/01/2015 The pool of talent exists. In order to attract a diverse group of talent a wide net … SHEET Ditch the lip service. Saying all the right things is a step in the right direction, but committed diversity … career with the Dodgers alone, as a triumph or victory for the entire sport. No team offered him a position as …
Articles
11/01/2013

This booklet contains two discrete but complementary dispute resolution procedures offered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… (ICC). Arbitration under the ICC Arbitration Rules is a formal procedure leading to a binding decision from a … together in this booklet in answer to the growing demand for a holistic approach to dispute resolution techniques. … into several languages and can be downloaded from the ICC website. FOREWORD 03 ARbitRAtiOn RulEs 07 introductory …
Articles
Wilbert Kapinga, Ofotsu A Tetteh-Kujorjie and Kamanga Kapinga, Mkono & Co Advocates
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a<br />volume in our series of annual reports,<br />which provide international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and<br />business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Tanzania
… & Co Advocates December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to<br />publish the ninth edition of … international analysis in<br />key areas of law and policy for corporate<br />counsel, cross-border legal practitioners … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Bao Q. Tran and Jonathan P. Tomes
11/01/2003

In-house lawyers now often find themselves in the role of corporate risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to perform risk analysis and how to perform legal review of another's risk analysis.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to … transformed the insurance market. Coverage in many cases is astronomically expensive, woefully inadequate or, in some … art medical appliances. He is available at bao@aligntech.com. Jonathan P. Tomes is a shareholder in the law firm of …
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Ismail G Esin, Dogan Gultutan and Ali Yesilirmak, Esin Attorney Partnership
12/12/2014

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in our series of annual reports, which provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… Partnership December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … are exempt from visa can be found at the following website in the English language: www.mfa.gov. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/17/2024
Panelists with a range of perspectives discussed the recently concluded US Supreme Court term and how the decisions will affect in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt
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… Docket Article SCOTUS Term in Review: Key Takeaways for In-house Counsel Amy Chai Publication Date: 07/17/2024 … … Banner artwork by Wolfgang Schaller / Shutterstock.com On July 11, panelists representing a range of … Protection Agency from implementing the rule. While there is significant uncertainty as to how these cases will reshape …
Articles
Dr. Lulin Gao, Judge Yongshun Cheng and Keith D. Nowak
01/01/2006

Discusses the changes in Chinese law and substantial progress in enforcement procedures that make it possible to enforce intellectual property rights in China.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… 52ACC Docket January 2006 53ACC Docket January 2006 T here is a widespread belief among business executives that the … now has active judicial and administra- tive systems. For example, in 2004, the Chinese court system handled over … before you file A prefiling investigation to support the com- plaint is critical, given these two facts about Chinese …
Articles
Randy Segal - senior ice president and general counsel, Hughes Network Systems, and Richard Becker - Corporate, securities and finance group partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP
05/01/2004

Use ten lessons drawn from corporate counsel scandals to do your job better.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… said the Caterpillar. This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, “I—I hardly … has made in-house counsels’ jobs easier. No longer is it difficult to get corporate executives’ attention with … of Debevoise & Plimpton. She is available at rsegal@hns.com. Richard K. A. Becker is a partner in the Corporate, …
Articles
Fernando Basch and Guillermo Jorge
Governance Latam · Guillermo Jorge, Fernando Basch & Asociados
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
Antonio Campero, Esq.
01/01/2014

In Mexico, as in the rest of the world, trademarks that are duly registered may be enforced against third parties who attempt to use or copy them. It is advisable to take certain measures with respect to their use and maintenance. This article offers several recommendations, including the following: Always use marks in the manner in which they were registered.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… against third parties who attempt to use or copy them. It is advisable to take certain measures with respect to their … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com IP Notes - Recommendations for the Use and Preservation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
This is the second part of a two-part article on the role of in-house counsel in enterprise risk management (ERM), specifically as to how we function in and around the “three lines of defense” model (3LD) that is providing much of today’s structural ERM framework.
… Docket Article Legal Assurance in the ERM Framework Richard Alleyne Joan Gentile Jonathan … Albinger Pete Maloney Publication Date: 03/01/2016 This is the second part of a two-part article on the role of … or a lawyer? You need both, but I’d rather have 10 lawyers for every statistician. — Nassim Taleb, statistician and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
The standard contract for power and energy construction projects is the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. It takes many forms, and selecting the appropriate contract model and pricing structure to include in the EPC contract for each unique project is critical to a project’s success.
… contract for power and energy construction projects is the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) … and corporate interests can align at  ACC Docket ’s website:  accdocket.com/articles/green-contracts.cfm Since a significant portion …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2021
With increasing pressure to work more efficiently and to do more for less, legal analytics can be a useful tool for litigation management.
… pressure to work more efficiently and to do more for less, legal analytics can be a useful tool for litigation … Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet The problem. The business is under pressure to reduce the overall costs of legal … can deliver greater control of the litigation process for in-house counsel and have the potential to reduce legal fees. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/18/2021
Identify and avoid these risky moves if your company becomes a creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com While pandemic shelter-in-place restrictions should lift … industries like entertainment and commercial real estate for years to come, with many players in these industries … one of the most common approaches to restructuring is the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy is an arcane field, …
Program Materials
Eileen Groves, Michael Jacobster, Bruce Schwartz, and Jacqueline Windley
12/09/2004

This webcast provides an overview of the new rules and planning strategies added to the Internal Revenue Code, by the Jobs Creation Act, that changes the structure of virtually all executive and director unfunded deferred compensation arrangements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Dec. 09. 2004 / 1:00PM ET www.streetevents.com Contact Us © 2005 Thomson Financial. Republished with … R A T E P A R T I C I P A N T S Eileen Groves Association for Corporate Counsel - Chairman of ERISA Subcommittee … any deferments after 12/31/04. Under the statute, the IRS is to issue rules or guidance within 60 days or by December …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Lawyers do many things, but one of the most common is writing. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the best practices for turning abstract ideas into a concrete and well-organized vision.
… Lawyers do many things, but one of the most common is writing. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the best practices for turning abstract ideas into a concrete and well-organized … practice lawyer and geek named David Sparks (MacSparky.com). He suggested a workflow for longform writing projects …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Our job in advocating ethical business practices may not be as difficult as we might fear.
… “Ethical?” Jim Nortz Publication Date: 05/01/2017 Our job in advocating ethical business practices may not be as … Basic underlying assumptions: Unconscious, taken for granted beliefs and values. In Schein’s framework, basic … way I deployed these surveys, I don’t think it is appropriate to read too much into these results. However, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
Jieun Lee relied on her network of connections to secure her current position as general counsel. It’s only fitting because she now works for a company that also uses connections to reach its goals. Roof Funding, a leading South Korean fintech company, operates peer-to-peer (P2P) networks that allow its users to decrease borrowing costs by crowdfunding loans.
… general counsel. It’s only fitting because she now works for a company that also uses connections to reach its goals. … on banks or lenders for a loan, borrowers can turn to an online network of undisclosed investors who each contribute … at Goldman Sachs in South Korea, Lee says. The respect is mutual. Lee, who also has a robust knowledge of fintech …
Articles
Francisco Peña, Esq.
01/01/2014

Mexico ardently protects the privacy of its individual citizens' personal data and sensitive personal information. This protection is enforced though the Federal Personal Information Protection Law and its regulations. The Federal Institute for Access to Public Information and Protection of Information (IFAI) is the agency in charge of enforcement. This article reviews the eight main principles of this law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… data and sensitive personal information. This protection is enforced though the Federal Personal Information … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Privacy in Mexico, New Risks and Requirements By: …
Program Materials
Ross Booher, Charlotte Diehl Young
07/04/2013

This material covers how to conduct a compliance investigation and discusses the importance of having a formal investigations protocol in place. Learn common FAQs and lessons learned during compliance investigations.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Training Program April 29-30, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com        Monday, April 29 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Compliance … this experience he understands how difficult it can be for companies to lawfully achieve business objectives in
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