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Articles
Benjamin J. Thompson, Haneeta Kaur Gill, and Hannah Ariffin; Thompson Associates
11/04/2014
12 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of patent enforcement proceedings in Malaysia.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Malaysia
… & 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
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
Klaus Oblin, Oblin Melichar
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: Austria
… Oblin Melichar December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Vasily Torkanovskiy, Ivanyan & Partners
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia
… 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
Pat Treacy and Helen Hopson
Bristows
11/04/2014

The ‘smartphone wars’ have dominated legal headlines worldwide.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… & 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
Stephan Wilske and Claudia Krapfl, Gleiss Lutz
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: Germany
… Gleiss Lutz 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
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
Timothy J. Stanton and Penny C. Wofford
10/28/2013
17 pages

This article is a detailed account of the Affordable Care Act. The following materials were submitted on August 28, 2013. New regulations, guidance, FAQs, and announcements may be issued after August 28, 2013, which may alter the content of some of this article.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Health Care Reform Strategies for Employers’ In-House Counsel (United States) Author Timothy J. Stanton … Penny C. Wofford October 28, 2013 17 pages This article is a detailed account of the Affordable Care Act. The …
Articles
Hayden Wilson, Kensington Swan
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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Source: Resource Library
Region: New Zealand
… 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
Iohann Le Frapper
10/29/2014

The aim of this article is to provide guidance to in-house counsel on the assessment and management of key risks associated with partnership opportunities. As such, in-house counsel should be able to quickly identify the antitrust risks related to each type of partnership (joint R&D, joint purchasing, joint manufacturing and/or joint marketing), taking in account the evolution in 2010 and 2011 of the EU regulatory framework on cooperation among firms.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Iohann Le Frapper October 29, 2014 The aim of this article is to provide guidance to in-house counsel on the assessment … Counsel Journal ISSN 1754-0607 print/ISSN 1754-0607 online Striking the Right Balance Between Co-Operation and … equity mechanisms like incorporated joint ventures2). As for an example of successful partnership in the automotive …
Articles
Justyna Szpara and Andrzej Maciejewski, Łaszczuk & Partners
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: Poland
… & Partners December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Articles
Charles Laubach, Afridi & Angell
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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
Stephen A. Bokat and Lee E. Goodman
12/01/2003

Discusses how your corporation can contribute to political campaigns without running afoul of federal or local law.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of Corporate Counsel. All rights reserved. IT’S TIME AGAIN for a presidential election, when democracy dominates the … civil and criminal penalties for violations. The upshot is that federal elections are heavily regulated and that … had not yet appeared, so watch ACCA OnlineSM at www.acca.com/protected/article/elect/ mcconnell_summary.pdf for a …
Articles
Jay A. Brozost and Lawrence S. Goldman
08/01/2003

This article takes you through the most important considerations confronting in-house counsel in a typical grand jury investigation, including how to preserve the attorney-client privilege at each step and ensure that employees are aware of their rights when dealing with the government, while avoiding any conduct that could be construed as obstruction of justice.

… Articles Grand Jury Investigations: A Guide for In-house Counsel Author Jay A. Brozost and Lawrence S. … join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. Grand Jury A Guide for In-house Counsel Over the course … law enforcement, the federal grand jury stands alone. It is a secretive domain where prosecutors wield tremendous …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
02/26/2010

This survey addresses issues including staffing, departmental organization, hiring plans, cost accounting, expectations for the coming year, changes to the role of the CLO, managing outside counsel, and firm demographics. Additionally, the survey focused on the relationship of the CLOs and GCs with outside counsel through questions that explored alternative fee arrangements and challenges brought with the economic downturn.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… organization, hiring plans, cost accounting, expectations for the coming year, changes to the role of the CLO, managing … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com Executive Summary ACC Chief Legal Officer 2009 Survey … etween in‐house law departments and outside counsel.  There is a great disconnect with the  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/03/2022
In their latest DEI, Esq. column, Toyota’s Jane Howard-Martin, Connie Almond, Olesja Cormney, Jennifer Jones, and Meyling Ly Ortiz call for in-house counsel to include suppliers and vendors in their #DEI efforts. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ: Expanding the Call for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jane Howard-Martin … our judiciary.  These are all important spaces, and there is an imperative call for DEI in each.   But why stop here? … Have those conversations to see if you can get some buy-in and make the ask for diverse representation, and of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a wave of international sanctions. Get the basics of key sanctions and the potential implications for your organization and the world economy. #ACCDocket #sanctions
… the basics of key sanctions and the potential implications for your organization and the world economy. #ACCDocket … with international scrutiny and action. Because Ukraine is not part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) … and Germany, have not sent their militaries into Ukraine in an effort to deescalate. However, many countries are using …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
The committee’s goal is to explore and contribute to the professional dialogue regarding different approaches to addressing compliance and ethics issues.
… Counsel Publication Date: 02/01/2017 The committee’s goal is to explore and contribute to the professional dialogue … After graduating from law school, I landed my first job as in-house counsel with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. After working for Blue Cross Blue Shield for almost five years, I moved to …
Articles
Gerald S. Sachs & Sara K. Weed
08/01/2016
6 pages

This article explains the significant changes that the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final amendments have made to the 2013 Mortgage Servicing Rules (the “Final Amended Rules”) to provide homeowners with stronger foreclosure protections.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… most significant change entails the specific protections for confirmed successors in interest. Notwithstanding a … 2016 Follow @Paul_Hastings 2 trust into which the mortgage is transferred (in which the borrower remains a beneficiary … W. Beauchamp 1.404.815.2154 toddbeauchamp@paulhastings. com Chris Daniel 1.404.815.2217 chrisdaniel@paulhastings.com
Advocacy Filings
07/23/2018

ACC Comment Letter on DC Rule 49 c9

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Source: Resource Library
… to amend the unauthorized practice of law exemptions for pro bono legal services under D.C. App. Rule 49(c)(9). We … from the provisions of proposed Rule 49(c)(9)(A)(ii). ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and …
Program Materials
Samuel David Cheris, Sara Hall, and Timothy Phillips
10/28/2013

This program identifies key considerations for providing legal advice to business clients in nonprofit organizations. It is important for business clients to understand that a not-for-profit designation does not mean that the organization should behave differently than a for-profit company. Additionally, when counseling business clients, in-house attorneys may need to assist them in seeing the "little" picture. Areas covered will include: risks associated with receipt of donated goods, services and real estate; conducting due diligence analysis of vendors/suppliers; brand/intellectual property protection; and costs and risks associated with new ventures or risky activities.

… 28, 2013 This program identifies key considerations for providing legal advice to business clients in nonprofit organizations. It is important for business clients to understand that a … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 210: How to …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

As legal situations are in a constant state of flux because of the topical nature of the issue mandatory national law and current case law should always be complied with when using the clauses.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate, Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Editors: Dirk Rodewoldt | Mail: dirk.rodewoldt@cms-hs.com Bruno Duquesne | Mail: bruno.duquesne@cms-db.com Arnout … Europe. The development in the United Kingdom and France is particularly dynamic, but in other countries as well a … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
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 …
Program Materials
Debra Condino, Morag Macdonald, Wouter Pors, and David Simon
10/29/2013

After a 40-year history of negotiations, it is expected that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will soon become a reality in Europe. The UPC will have jurisdiction for litigation relating to the new Unitary Patent and the European Patent granted by the European Patent Office. Attend this session to hear the latest on this groundbreaking development, and its implications for obtaining and defending patents in Europe.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… 29, 2013 After a 40-year history of negotiations, it is expected that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will soon … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 809: What Does the … as Q&A’s is available through the Preparatory Committee’s website at www.unified-patent- court.org. 4. Unitary Patent …
Articles
10/21/2015
43 pages

This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases from the Supreme Court's 2014 term in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2014 Term (United States) October 21, 2015 43 pages This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases … the facts do not © 2015 Morrison & Foerster LLP | mofo.com 1 warrant entry of summary judgment or judgment as a … numerous other statutes. THE BACKDROP Spokeo operates a website where users can find information about individuals. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
This article focuses on a few of the more significant concerns from the perspective of corporate counsel in selecting an arbitrator for commercial arbitrations. It highlights potential ways to overcome these concerns and, therefore, create a more positive and satisfactory experience with the arbitral process.
… Arbitratorintelligence.org. This nonprofit venture is collecting quantitative feedback from counsel and other … Public rating systems already exist for lawyers (see avvo.com , for instance) and, given that many arbitrators are also … arbitrators and their decision making.” According to its website, Arbitrator Intelligence is collecting quantitative …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Russell Advocaten B.V.
08/29/2018

In the Netherlands, business owners have to request the advice of the Works Council (OR) well in advance of a merger of takeover decision. If the business owner fails to make the request for advice timely, the Enterprise Chamber may require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult the works council well in advance. But what does "well in advance" mean?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… require him or her to withdraw the decision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the advisory path correctly and consult … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/16/2016

This is a sample consulting agreement between a company and consultant.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Involving State Corporation October 16, 2016 This is a sample consulting agreement between a company and … help you understand what you can say to others about our website and our program and what you can’t say, and … this great new social networking website called [COMPANY].com.¬∑ I’ve signed up as a user and I’ve recommended that …
Articles
Jeremy Chan, Senior Counsel, Methanex Corporation
11/25/2014
9 pages

This memorandum analyzes key trends regarding diversity in corporations' boards of directors.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Canada, France, Iceland, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
… This memorandum analyzes key trends regarding diversity in corporations' boards of directors. Resource Details …  of  the  Corporate  Governance  Committee  in  2014  is  to  monitor  the  various  consultation  processes …  of  the  directors.     The  issue  of  term  limits  for  directors  is  also  being  brought  into  the  board …
Advocacy Filings
Amar Sarwal, Wendy Ackerman, Association of Corporate Counsel
09/12/2014
39 pages

Schaeffler v. United States, Brief for Amicus Curiae, Association of Corporate Counsel in support of Petitioners-Appellants

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Brief for Amicus Curiae, Association of Corporate Counsel in … amicus Association of Corporate Counsel states that it is a non-profit corporation registered under the laws of … Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-4103 sarwal@acc.com w.ackerman@acc.com Counsel for Amicus Curiae Association …
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