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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

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

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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 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Steffen Tampe, Claudia Georgi, Tina Todorovic
05/30/2010

This survey identifies “best practices” concerning the organisation, processes and IT tools of Contract Management in companies within Europe. In doing so, we want to support you in determining and selecting the best approach to Contract Management in your enterprise or department.

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… and Information Technology 30 6.1.6 Expert Recommendations for Contract Management Projects 31 Contract Management 2010 … Management 2010 | Survey4 Preface Contract Management is key. With enterprises becoming ever more global, … T +49 172 6767419 steffen.tampe@bearingpointconsulting.com Claudia Georgi, Manager, Germany T +49 172 3952736 …
Articles
Joseph C. Hutchison
04/28/2006

A strong and effective compliance program can be crucial to persuading the prosecutor that your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most compliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, not to help defend the company when authorities raid the company. This article will show you how to strengthen your compliance program against that day.

… Articles The Acid Test for Your Compliance Program Author Joseph C. Hutchison April … your company does not deserve prosecution. If your program is like most programs, the prosecutor is likely to treat it … the pros- ecutor is likely to treat it skeptically. Most com- pliance programs are designed to help prevent an attack, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2004

Terms and conditions of a Welsh employment agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… details of many of your terms and conditions are set out in the XXXX Handbook, a copy of which you have been given. … the XXXX Handbook forms part of this Agreement. If there is anything you do not understand you should contact your … of Work and Overtime Payments Your hours of work and break for lunch are as shown in section 1. On occasion you may be …
Articles
Michael Tamvakologos, Seyfarth Shaw
06/01/2018

This paper gives valuable insight, based on a depth of experience and keen observation, into the representative business models prevalent in the labour and employment field in Australia.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Some facts have been changed and identities not disclosed for legal reasons. Understanding the business of employee litigation www.seyfarth.com/australia ©2016 Seyfarth Shaw Australia | i What industry … the strategy, tactics and drivers of the other side is important. This appreciation can help a party know what is
Articles
Aggie Salt, Associate, Dentons (Edinburgh)
03/29/2022
8 pages

The requirement to report on the gender pay gap came into force by way of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. It applies to companies with 250 or more employees. This article looks at different types of data that employers can use to publish their pay gaps and to outline the potential advantages that may arise from the report.

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Region: Europe, United Kingdom
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … dentons.com • 1 Exploring mandatory and voluntary pay gap reporting … their gender pay gap. The purpose of this article is to look at different types of data that employers can use … (Edinburgh)  This article was originally published on the website of Dentons on September 28, 2021.  … Aggie Salt, …
Articles
Justine Reeves, Head of Knowledge (MENA), Ray Smith, Partner, Ben Smith, Partner, and Phil O’Riordan, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
03/29/2022
5 pages

Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the introduction of federal corporate income tax. In this article, you will look at how structures and deals will be impacted by corporate tax and what UAE businesses should be aware of.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… March 29, 2022 5 pages Following the largest legal reform in the country’s history, the UAE government announced the … . … • • • • • • • • • • • mailto:Ben.Smith@clydeco.com mailto:philip.oriordan@clydeco.com … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on February 7, 2022. … Justine …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/21/2017

This Leading Practices Profile, The Role of General Counsel in the Middle East, features the law department leading practices for three entities navigating the many challenges of meeting the regulatory and cultural standards placed on global corporations.

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Region: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
James J. Dixon, Dorothy Black Franzoni, Craig A. Johnson, Robert K. Temple and Charles W. Whitney
09/01/2013

When it comes to supervising an electric power construction project, the role of the in-house lawyer is manifold. He must provide legal advice and support to the senior executives considering the project, and the project manager and other internal stakeholders who execute the project. He must build trust with the project team and support them in a way that gets the project completed on time and under budget. Using a hypothetical scenario, this article highlights best practices for managing power projects.

… construction project, the role of the in-house lawyer is manifold. He must provide legal advice and support to the … of Energy Services Companies. dixonj@coedenergy.com Dorothy Black Franzoni, a partner in Sutherland Asbill & … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Marc Barennes, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union, and Pascale Hecker, Legal Secretary, General Court of the European Union
09/19/2014
25 pages

This article discusses efficient brief drafting techniques in direct actions brought before the General Court of the European Union in the field of competition law.

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Region: European Union
… cases Doctrines l Concurrences N° 4-2012 www.concurrences.com Marc BARENNES marcbarennes@gmail.com l Legal secretary, … 1. As observed by an experienced American litigator, 1 it is more than likely that, when reviewing a brief, “ the last … the European Commission (hereinafter “Commission”) on its website, the total amount of "nes imposed on undertakings …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2022
Rodolfo Ibarra, legal counsel and Rafael Juárez, junior counsel, both of Syngenta, highlight the importance of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization.
… of personal data and surprising places you may find it in your organization. Resource Details Interest Area: … only they can decide whether their data can be used and for what purpose. The owner has ARCO rights (Access, … Opposition to the publication of PD).  In many cases, it is enough to adapt and implement a privacy notice that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/26/2022
Positively Legal Columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with GCs Freya Smith, Catriona McGregor, Teresa Cleary, Kate Jones, Chad Aboud, and Michelle Bryant about the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of exercise, maintaining a fun disposition, and practicing gratitude and meditation. #ACCDocket #wellness
… the daily rituals and positive practices that set them up for success at work and in life, including the importance of … Source: ACC Docket … Pakorn Khantiyaporn / Shutterstock.com For this month’s column, we continued our discussion with … exercise, and social connection. If you find your schedule is too tight, she suggests considering “exactly how you are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/26/2022
Five tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in his series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings
… Docket … Banner artwork by igor kisselev / Shutterstock.com I wasted a decade or more sharpening my skills as a … Although this advice applies to any manager, it is particularly helpful for lawyers. Why is that? Because our non-lawyer colleagues …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/31/2023
You can be happy simply by thinking you are, and your happiness will spread into work. Career Path author James Bellerjeau tells you how in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #Stoic #Stoicism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is learning how to Be Happy . Last time we talked about doing … is content with his lot, whatever it be — without wishing for what he has not. Seneca Be content with what you have, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/04/2023
Even the most boring tasks require motivation, which will bring you closer to your ultimate goals. Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau tells you how to stay motivated in The ABCs of Work series. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is all about using Motivation to propel your career.  Last … Sometimes this comes from an inspired boss, yes. For sure a good leader sets out a vision that people want to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/18/2023
It’s a good idea to obey all law-abiding business decisions even when you disagree; you are an advisor, not a decision-maker. Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shuterstock.com Today’s topic is all about when to Obey others’ instructions rather than … your independent judgment and then forcefully argue for what you believe is best. You can and must be a zealous …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating with the other side. But to be a great lawyer, you must also excel in your interactions with your own side — your internal clients.
… Danda Zhao Alan Fishel Publication Date: 10/01/2018 As in-house counsel, you know you need to excel at negotiating … in your interactions with the opposing party. All of that is true, but none of that is sufficient. To be a great … to find out a day or a week later that it can. Reasons for disconnects between attorneys and their clients There are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2020
Companies faced with an MDL can employ these seven strategies to mitigate exposure and exit the case at the earliest opportunity.
… Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Volume 38, Number 4 In July 2019, a Minnesota federal court dismissed with … numerous cases with similar allegations in one proceeding is not unique to the United States. For example, China promulgated its first national code on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
This article compares the Privacy Shield and GDPR, to highlight commonalities, but also gaps that organizations need to address to achieve compliance under both frameworks.
… Docket Article GDPR and Privacy Shield: Different Tools for Different Goals Paola Zeni Francoise Gilbert Max Calehuff … … CHEAT SHEET Privacy Shield. The EU-US Privacy Shield is a cross-border data transfer mechanism, not a data … of geography. Even if a company does not do business in the European Union or the European Economic Area, it may …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/09/2021
You’re not the only lawyer struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how to break the stigma to get your life back on track.
… Ignoring legal workplace stressors can suppress excellence in outcomes and intensify illness. Reducing stigma. The … so more attorneys to access these free services.  Hope for the future. With LAPs, we have the capacity to create a … A works in a toxic environment and feels as though she is swimming in a circle — slowly going under after a messy …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2024
Take a look at some insights from influential in-house leader Malcolm Haack, group general counsel and chief compliance officer at Orica in this ACC InConversation. #ACC #InConversation #GC
… Details … Banner artwork by SFIO CRACHO / Shutterstock.com “Everyone has their own journey. I think we can all … to do next, as he knew working in the hair industry wasn’t for him long-term. “I ran into an old friend who had just … back to in-house practice. “The in-house environment is much more suited to who I am — working hand-in-hand with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket
… and Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to additional requests outside of this scope. Preparation is key. When a search warrant is executed, your employees are … up and down the West Coast. You are primarily responsible for negotiating many of the company’s agreements, including …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
State Farm Counsel Phelan Simpkins and Ryan N. Phelan, IP partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, offer best practices to protect company IP by enhancing enforceability and reducing the risk when filing a patent claim.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diki Prayogo / Shutterstock.com In the intellectual property realm, divided infringement, … claim, but no single party performs every step. This issue is most common in method or process patents and particularly … systems where different entities may be responsible for distinct aspects of an invention. For patent owners, …
… Events FTC's New Rule on Fake Reviews and Testimonials (Jan. 21, 2025) … Sports and Entertainment Details & Registration … Join us for our next legal update where we will discuss the Federal … affect your business and understand the critical role in-house counsel lawyers play in ensuring compliance with …
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Stuart Roth, Erich Rapp, Douglas Littlejohn
07/01/2004

Mention defending an asbestos case and many in-house counsel blanch, with thoughts of company bankruptcy racing through their heads. Yet, what many counsel don't know is that their client may well be able to require the federal government to contribute to a settlement or judgment in such a case, due to the government's pre-eminent role in building World War II-era industrial facilities that contained asbestos. Learn how to overcome sovereign immunity stumbling blocks to establish government liability in today's asbestos litigation arena.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Nine Questions For Defending Asbestos Litigation: Getting Uncle Sam On The … through their heads. Yet, what many counsel don't know is that their client may well be able to require the federal … as an enforcement attorney. He is available at snroth@olin.com. Erich P. Rapp is a partner at Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, …
Articles
Roger E. Herman
09/17/1998

A checklist of issues to discuss with colleagues on the legal implications of future human resources practices.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Transition...Transformation: Forecast for the Work Place Author Roger E. Herman September 17, 1998 … would spoil your fun and dampen your creativity Creativity is important because employers face many unprecedented issues … form at the back of this issue 104 or online www.acca.com/education/amhome.html by Roger Herman cautionary role …
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William C.E. Robinson - corporate counsel, GEICO Corporation, and Bruce S. Harrison - attorney, Shawe Rosenthal, LLP
03/01/2007

Wage-hour lawsuits are growing, and lawyers are jumping on claims that can result in multi-million dollar judgments and settlements. It is important for employers to understand the federal and state regulations and laws to avoid facing lawsuits. This article is a guide on some of these laws and regulations, shedding light on the need for employers to fully grasp them.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
in multi-million dollar judgments and settlements. It is important for employers to understand the federal and state regulations … For example, if an inside salesperson is paid entirely by com- mission, that employee is automatically non-exempt from …
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ACC
01/09/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Small Law Departments and Law Department Management Committee eGroups, addresses the issue of disclaimer messages in company emails. The issues discussed include: I. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GENERAL COUNSEL" AND "CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER" II. TAILORING YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL

… YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL Resource Details Interest Area: Law … "Chief Legal Officer" Question: I am wondering if there is a group consensus as to the designation "Chief Legal … and the company's proxy materials and governance policies website may refer to the GC as CGO. A company's GC is not …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
Your organization’s legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal repercussions of the breach and also ensuring coordination of the overall response.
… Article Once More Unto the Breach: Why and How to Be Ready For a Data Breach Robert Jett III Peter Sloan Publication … legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal … Global spending on IT information security for 2015 is forecasted at $77 billion, with annual growth at eight …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/24/2022
Safeguard Medical CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management program. #ACCDocket
… CLO Matt Nolan and Contoural CEO Mark Diamond share tips for starting or modernizing your company’s records management … possible with transparent collaboration.   This article is written with in-house counsel or other team members tasked … activities. Some vendors offer perpetually updated, online schedules promising compliance. This approach creates …
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