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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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/12/2018

What is an employee handbook? What is the point of it? What can be arranged by such a handbook? And how do you make sure that the employee handbook applies to all your employees?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Contracts Employee Handbook Guidance January 12, 2018 What is an employee handbook? What is the point of it? What can be … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
Bartosz Marcinkowski, Partner at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka (Meritas Member Firm)
05/31/2023

Meta was fined €1.2 billion on May 22, 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article discusses some of the takeaways from the record-breaking fine.

Resource Details
Region: Global, European Union, Ireland, United States
… May 22, 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation … the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is the harshest penalty imposed to date under the GDPR. The … in the US. Notably, there are no deliberations on the NOYB website about the standard of data protection in countries …
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
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.

Resource Details
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. …
Articles
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. …
Articles
Frank Palmay P.Eng., McMillan LLP
02/22/2013
17 pages

This paper examines recent and developing fines and settlements resulting from the seven corporate sins of corruption and bribery, money-laundering, sanctions-breaking, conspiracy, tax evasion, sharp practice, and mistreatment of customers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Liechtenstein, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… strains on governments. Governments everywhere are looking for new sources of revenues without raising taxes. … Trends sponsored by the Insurance Institute of Canada in Toronto on January 17, 2013. Page 2 McMillan LLP  … source of government revenue. Siemens AG Siemens AG is Europe's largest engineering conglomerate. The DOJ and SEC …
Articles
Mayer Brown
08/20/2015
9 pages

This article discusses the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) pay ratio disclosure rule, requiring public companies to compare the compensation of their chief executive officer to the median compensation of their other employees.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… disclosure will be required with respect to compensation for a company’s first full fiscal year that begins on or … to include pay ratio disclosure in 2018. However, there is a lot that companies should begin doing in the meantime to … Laura D. Richman +1 312 701 7304 lrichman@mayerbrown.com Michael L. Hermsen +1 312 701 7960 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/16/2017
15 pages

This is a sample exclusive international sales representative agreement between a manufacturing company and a sales representative, for the solicitation of orders for the manufacturer's products from customers located within a territory.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… Representative Agreement (US) March 16, 2017 15 pages This is a sample exclusive international sales representative … a manufacturing company and a sales representative, for the solicitation of orders for the manufacturer's … provides as follows: Recitals Whereas, the Manufacturer is in the business of manufacturing and selling [PRODUCT NAME] …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the separating executive, including the benefits that the employer will provide to the executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Release of Claims (Executives) December 23, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and … may request, but shall not otherwise perform any work for or on behalf of the Company. Executive will be paid no … Date, Executive's entitlement to or participation in any and all other Company benefits, benefit plans, …
Articles
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
02/05/2017
2 pages

From July 1, 2016, every Dutch company with a minimum of 50 employees is required to have a whistleblowers regulation - a procedure on how to deal with internal reporting of suspicions of wrongdoing within a company. This article outlines what the regulations must contain.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… You Have a Reporting Regulation for Whistleblowers? This is Required from 1 July! (Netherlands) Author Jan Dop, LL.M., … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Jan Dop, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10/2015

This articles describes the criteria for a transfer of undertaking when planning a merger, acquisition or division of a business in the Netherlands.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … witho ut any furt he r pro cee dings ) . Therefo re , it is im po rt ant to be aware of the crit e ria fo r a transfe …
Articles
Thomas Schutte, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V. - Member of Primerus
10/13/2016
3 pages

This article outlines the powers of the Works Council in The Netherlands on the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jan Dop, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/12/2018

In the Netherlands, employers are required to try and find placement for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards are applied to expats in foreign nations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
for employees within the company before dismissal is enacted. This document helps discern if the same standards … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
… said Veta T. Richardson, president & CEO of ACC . “This is another impressive group who are playing integral roles in … the world. Congratulations to each of this year’s honorees for this well-deserved recognition.” The selection criteria … Okunseinde , Global Head of Legal Operations , Booking.com, Netherlands Kate Shelby , General Counsel , Resultant, …
Articles
James Bellerjeau, Lecturer, University of Zurich
05/01/2024

Um original da ACC: As 6 Habilidades Principais Para Ser Um Advogado Corporativo Eficaz (Parte 2)

… advogado até perceber que o segredo não tinha nada a ver com habilidade jurídica. E nem foi difícil de aprender. … Se você quer que seus colegas fiquem impressionados com o quanto você se tornou mais inteligente da noite para o … inúmeras dicas úteis, independentemente do idioma que você usa, incluindo o prefácio de Warren Buffet, e o blog de Scott …
Articles
Gelske M. Speerstra, L.L.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/03/2017
3 pages

It was customary for the employer to terminate the employment contract after two years of illness.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … two years of illness. During these two years, the employer is obliged to continue to pay (part of) the salary of the …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V.
06/16/2015
2 pages

This article points out the disadvantage of terminating a contract by electronic means in the Netherlands.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Articles Terminating Contracts by E-Mail is Not Advisable (The Netherlands) Author Reinier W.L. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ynzie Kliphuis, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/12/2018

Learn more about the distinction of being a tenured residential and retail tenant and one without an agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … property enjoy security of tenure. Security of tenure is also regularl y invoked by parties that have not entered …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
… from this flash poll provide some insights that COVID-19 is taking an emotional toll on the in-house community, but … of COVID-19. The full results are available on the ACC website . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
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