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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
10/30/2014

This article provides some tips for using your mobile device more safely and securely to help you achieve your financial goals.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Tips When Using Mobile Devices for Financial Services Author Consumer Financial Protection … track spending, and manage money. Using mobile devices is a lot like using a computer, and you should use similar … links that are sent to you by an email address or on a website or app that you don’t recognize. When using free or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample computer, email and voice mail usage policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… E-Mail, Voicemail Usage Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample computer, email and voice mail usage policy. … system, the voicemail system, Company-provided or paid for electronic communication devices (including, but not … aware that even when a message is erased or a visit to a website is closed, it is still possible to re-create the …
Articles
Kornélia Nagy-Koppány, Abigél Csurdi and Éva Németh, KNP LAW Nagy Koppány Varga and Partners
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: Hungary
… Varga and Partners 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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Eduard Arruga, Natalia Gómez and Teresa Gutiérrez, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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: Spain
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP 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 …
Program Materials
Donald Cravins, Rick Ingram, Kent Rowey, Brad Stein
10/30/2014

Many of us deal with compliance related to local governments and the politics that go along with it. Whether in connection with simple zoning and land use issues, massive public–private partnership deals or regional development agencies, a general counsel who ignores the impact of the local political environment does so at their company's peril. Knowledge of the law is one thing; being able to navigate the political waters is an entirely different one. In a mock public-hearing format using headlines and video from recent media, a diverse panel will conduct a highly interactive session to demonstrate the pitfalls of working with local government and offer practical solutions.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… does so at their company's peril. Knowledge of the law is one thing; being able to navigate the political waters is … City Street Lighting Project Case Study – In exchange for an up-front lump sum, Gotham will grant an exclusive … The City publishes a Request for Qualifications on its website asking interested parties to submit credentials to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

These are guidelines to follow if you choose to identify yourself as a company employee or to discuss matters related to company business on the internet.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… may nonetheless view you as a de facto spokesperson for the Company. In light of this possibility, we ask that … public statements. 3. Do not disclose any information that is confidential or proprietary. For example, projected … and absolute discretion, that you temporarily confine your website, web log or other Internet commentary to topics …
… 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 …
Program Materials
Cecilia Alvarez, Giovanni Buttarelli, Alexander Duisberg, Cristina Sirera, Patrick Ambrose
07/08/2016

This session explores the immediate impact of the implementation of the EU General data protection regulation including the harmonisation of regulator activity across Europe, how effective the "one-stop shop" format will be, Article 29 Working Party submissions and how to protect your business from the right to be forgotten.

… 45/2001 ‘with respect to the processing of personal data… for ensuring that the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons, and in particular their right to privacy, are respected by the … devices, by 2020 25 bn average visit to a single website results in over 50 instances of data collection EU …
Articles
Richard T. White
07/17/2007

Chairman’s Message: Operating Without a License?

… many ACC members, but are we breaking the law? The answer is, it depends. If you’re working in Ala- bama, California, … decision and other MJP activities by visiting the ACC website, www.acc.com/advocacy. Many ACC members are work- ing under this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/23/2023
2 pages

This resource includes sample conflict minerals reporting questions that an organization can ask its suppliers.

… and Contracts Conflict Minerals Reporting Questionnaire for Vendors August 23, 2023 2 pages This resource includes … they must report to the SEC on this topic, review this website: … and trade of conflict minerals by armed groups is helping to finance conflict in the Democratic Republic of …
Articles
Mark Roellig and Marc Walters
07/01/2011

In case you haven’t heard, diversity and inclusion are essential to corporate legal teams. How to go about building such a team, however, may not be quite as obvious. From interns to sponsorships, this article provides an effective strategy for growing diversity and inclusion in your law department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… mARC WAlTERS Building a diverse and inclusive legal team is essential to obtaining superior results and requires … Diversity commitment statement, and other similar public com- mitments to diversity and inclusion. Create a task … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/14/2013

This sample Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement describes the service and obligations between the provider and subscriber. It includes terms for copy restrictions, web/mobile sites, security, data retention, reports, and confidentiality.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… This Master Subscription Agreement (“Agreement”), is entered into as of the date the last party hereto signs … have access to only those <Company> Services for those website domain(s) with sub-domain(s) (“Registered Unique … “About <Company>” page located at [http://www.<Company>.com/about] and a link to <Company>’s “Privacy Policy” page …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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. …
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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
Small Law Department and IT, Privacy & eCommerce eGroups
11/11/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Small Law Department and IT, Privacy & eCommerce eGroups, addresses the reasonableness of shared assessment questionnaires.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… created by the Santa Fe Group. http://santa-fe-group.com/capabilities/shared-assessments/ . We've had several employees working on it for days and we're still not done. It's a spreadsheet with … have to do a certain amount of due diligence, but is this just a "check the box" exercise? I have my doubts …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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

Resource Details
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: 10/01/2016
In virtually every case, a company will significantly benefit, both with respect to outcome and cost, by having someone in-house closely manage its litigation.
… Reduce Costs Brenda M. Cotter Publication Date: 10/01/2016 In virtually every case, a company will significantly … Dispute Resolution Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Ready for battle. Litigation is a normal part of business practice, and requires the …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Program Materials
Caroline Ming
07/08/2016

Which form of dispute resolution is best for your contract? Hear from in-house counsel and experts the pros and cons of different methods of dispute resolution from their experience and help inform you as you decide which form to use in your contracts.

… Ming July 8, 2016 Which form of dispute resolution is best for your contract? Hear from in-house counsel and experts the … does it last? – Check the institutions statistics on their website, and reputation; aim for • 11-12 month in average • 6 …
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