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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
When a cyberattack strikes, nothing could be more important to the office of the general counsel than executing the company’s Critical Data Breach Checklist. But long before the breach occurs, steps should be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission.
… be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission. Resource … response and notifications, the primary privilege involved is the attorney-client privilege (along with its corollary, … you could access your daily news — whether by newspaper or online push notice — and find the next major data breach …
Articles
Getting the Deal Through (Eugenio Pérez and José Luis Ramos-Zurita, Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC)
11/04/2014
10 pages

This guide provides an overview of patent enforcement proceedings in Mexico.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
For those of you who are willing to try new things, modern tablets may be surprisingly useful tools.
… A Paradigm Shift Greg Stern Publication Date: 03/01/2016 For those of you who are willing to try new things, modern … for the past 30 years. When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, people immediately saw the advantage of TBI from a … Surface Pro 4, you can read PDFs in portrait mode at what is effectively the same size as a printed sheet of paper …
Articles
Britt K. Latham and W. Brantley Phillips, Jr.
08/01/2011

This article contains ten best practices, from a litigator's perspective, that may help reduce the risk of litigation and/or a company's potential exposure if an unhappy shareholder or potential merger partner files suit.

… Articles Top Ten Best Practices for Merger Transactions from a Litigator's Perspective Author … of whether a company acts prudently and responsibly in negotiating a transaction and regardless of whether a deal … often become key exhibits if a lawsuit concerning the deal is filed. In fact, in business disputes, emails now make up a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample land purchase agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions July 28, 2017 This is a sample land purchase agreement. Resource Details … a ______________________ ("BUYER"), and for valuable consideration, SELLER and BUYER agree as … and Sale . SELLER agrees to sell and BUYER agrees to buy the Property, under the terms and conditions of this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/08/2022
Neil Peretz, chief legal officer at Sawa Credit Inc., and Steve Stein, head of international arbitration at Dovel & Luner LLP, provide insight and advice about various ways arbitration can be used within legal departments. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

… Source: ACC Docket … Photo by MJgraphics / Shutterstock.com As an in-house attorney, it’s rare that a week passes … guidance to your business colleagues.   This article is a first step in thinking more carefully about arbitration. … a claim worth considerably less than the arbitration cost. For DoorDash, this added up to an arbitration bill of US$9.5 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Knowing that your witness can make or break a case and, depending on the type of case, cost your company millions of dollars, you need to ensure that you have a pool of knowledgable and competent witnesses at your fingertips. You need to do what you can to avoid that bad deposition that will haunt your company for years to come and bind the company to that testimony.
… Docket Article Dealing the Best Deck: Succession Planning for In-house Witnesses Kristen E. Dennison Publication Date: … deposition. Attitude. Perhaps a witness feels the company is not treating him right. Someone who may be hostile toward … To properly implement a witness-succession plan, it takes buy-in from upper management to establish proper incentives …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
This article sets out is an updated version of the introductory chapter of the Manual for Using Private Dispute Resolution Clauses in Business Agreements, which closely follows the text of the original edition.
… Groton Publication Date: 03/02/2019 This article sets out is an updated version of the introductory chapter of the Manual for Using Private Dispute Resolution Clauses in Business … Kevin McKearney at kevinmckearney@eversheds-sutherland.com. … This article sets out is an updated version of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
Knowing where the risks exist and crafting practical processes to both comply with US obligations and meet international privacy standards are some of the largest challenges facing the multinational corporation today. As with almost any legal risk, it is important to be prepared.
… Docket Article Challenges for Corporate Counsel When Facing Cross-Border Discovery and … corporation today. As with almost any legal risk, it is important to be prepared. Resource Details Interest Area: … to a discovery request or regulatory investigative demand in the United States. The ever-growing, complex web of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/16/2022
The halo effect of the running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career
… running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career … ACC Docket … Running no doubt changed my life, almost all for the positive. Probably the most important thing I learned is " Do Not Quit ." I am aware this is easy for me to say and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
Learn how in-house counsel can use LLMs to create efficiency in corporate legal operations, while maintaining the crucial human oversight of generative AI. #ACCDocket #legaltech #inhouse
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 5 Use Cases for Large Language Models in Legal Departments Olga V. Mack … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ArtemisDiana / Shutterstock.com The strategic implementation of LLMs in corporate legal … Understanding and managing the risks effectively is crucial for legal departments to leverage LLMs safely and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. Increasingly, we see corporate leaders and innovation teams proactively exploring how they can harness AI in their workflows to increase efficiencies, attain time savings, and better manage risk.
… Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. … already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation.   Responding to changes in legislation  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/30/2023
Unlock success with the ABCs of Work series. James Bellerjeau reveals how focusing on the utility of your actions can amplify your career. #CareerSuccess #ABCofWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today we uncover why it’s important to understand the … moments’ reflection, however, makes clear just how hard it is to demonstrate our worth. Isn’t it second nature to … ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage. To start, you must measure …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Erik Lindberg discusses his current position as assistant general counsel with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA).
… with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA). IEA is a leading infrastructure construction company with … at William Charles, Ltd., a holding company engaged in environmental remediation, heavy/highway construction, … I joined William Charles, Ltd. in 2007. Before working for William Charles, Ltd, I worked at Hinshaw & Culbertson, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of regulatory compliance.
… Date: 12/01/2019 With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation. Responding to changes in legislation AI …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/21/2018
How can professionals break into the blockchain industry? As someone who has made many career changes, here are the five steps that have guided my various career transitions, including my most recent pivot to blockchain.
… Docket … Recently I wrote about  blockchain opportunities for lawyers . I suppose it was an effective article, because … are listed or where a recent graduate can get started in the industry. Of course, I'm thrilled to see such … to answer. Besides the fact that the blockchain industry is nascent, and there is no singular place that conveniently …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/14/2022
The risks to an organization from a cyber breach could be deadening — be a part of the movement to move lawyers toward overseeing their companies’ IT security. #ACCDocket #cybersecurity #internetsecurity #IT
… of the 600 companies surveyed by the ACC Foundation for 2020 State of Cybersecurity Report: An In-House … incidents in one year! When asked who in the organization is primarily responsible for coordinating the response to a … For questions or other information, contact: research@acc.com . … The risks to an organization from a cyber breach …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Stephen Mar: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, chief legal officer & administrative officer at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse #LegalInnovation #DiversityInLaw
… at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … High-stakes challenges in crises  Stephen’s career is highlighted by his strategic navigation of critical …
In the News
Publication Date: 06/06/2018
… Counsel reports that ACC has named Susanna McDonald its new Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Corporate Counsel … Legal Officer. To read the full article, visit www.law.com/corpcounsel . … Corporate Counsel reports that ACC has … visit www.law.com/corpcounsel . … ACC Promotes From Within for New Chief Legal Officer Susanna McDonald … ACC Promotes …
Checklists
ACC and others
10/25/2004

Provides how to develop and implement a international code of conduct. Includes steps to communicate and implement a global strategy. Also includes a comparison of international employment laws.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Checklists Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Author ACC and others October … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 803:Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Lori …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Many corporations have focused charitable activities within a corporate foundation to better manage their charitable giving. With such a close connection between a corporate foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be undertaken regarding any proposed transaction between the related business and the foundation.
… foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be … foundation can directly engage with third-party vendors to buy or lease equipment and supplies. Sharing of employees …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/13/2022
39 pages

Key survey insights on legal transformation initiatives with respect to litigation and internal investigations.

… Learn How DISCO Can Elevate Your Legal Practice at csdisco.com/raise-the-bar Technology You’ll Love. Better Legal … Transformational Success Leveraging Ediscovery Technology for Transformation Participant Profile Methodology 4 5 11 16 … and complexity, and enterprise digital transformation is accelerating, all causing vast transformations in the way …
Articles
Rich Cohen, Former President and General Counsel of Corporate Creations (recently retired)
05/13/2020

ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how every career needs a periodic re-evaluation of things to do to ensure success, but the definition of success can change mid-career. Doing the same things in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory.

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC
2 people found this helpful.
… 13, 2020 ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the … midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how … in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory. Resource …
… ACC Member Benefits ACC is an organization dedicated to the in-house practice. This … facing the same challenges as you. Join unlimited networks for free as a member. Member Directory Find other members … unlocks unlimited FREE CLE/CPD credit on eligible LIVE online courses and one FREE CLE/CPD On-Demand program each …
Articles
03/29/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the IT, Privacy, and eCommerce Forum, addresses whether the transfer of business contact "personal" data is subject to data privacy protections under European Union (EU) Law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles EU Data Privacy Protections for Business Contact “Personal” Data March 29, 2017 This … whether the transfer of business contact "personal" data is subject to data privacy protections under European Union … 2016) that the dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) address of a website's visitor constitutes personal data with respect to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2015
Contract language is limited and stylized — it's analogous to software code. It's possible to train your contracts personnel in how to draft and review contracts consistent with a set of guidelines.
… A. Adams Publication Date: 09/22/2015 Contract language is limited and stylized — it's analogous to software code. … at the clearer end of the spectrum show plenty of room for improvement. For example, see the analysis by one of the … consumers of contract language. Books, seminars, and online materials are available to help them. But — and here's …
Program Materials
David Simon, George Thomas
07/04/2013

This material contains information on how to conduct a gap analysis and design a compliance program that fits your organization’s needs. Learn about successful program-building strategies and how to avoid compliance program pitfalls. Also, learn how to measure the effectiveness of your program and conduct a compliance audit.

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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 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Structuring & … president of WeComply, Inc. A trial and appellate lawyer for 14 years, he has helped develop hundreds of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
28 pages

Purchase Agreement (Finland)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Finland
… TYPE] under the laws of Finland whose registered o?ce is at [SELLER ADDRESS] and ("Seller"), and [BUYER] ("Buyer"), … to the Buyer, and the Buyer wishes to purchase, Target for the Purchase Price. The Parties agree as follows: 1. … the on-line virtual data room at https://e-deal.cmslegal.com, copies of which are saved on the DVD/CD-Roms attached to …
Articles
David Reive, Miller Thomson LLP
11/04/2014
10 pages

Patent enforcement proceedings in Canada

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Kenichi Sadaka and Kei Akagawa, Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
12/12/2014

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.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Japan
… 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 …
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