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Articles
Phil Strauss - senior corporate counsel, Adobe Systems Incorporated
04/01/2004

In many ways, when it comes to ecommerce, we as in-house lawyers are like first-time parents with infant clients. Although we and our children/clients are equally struggling with dramatic changes, the task of making the world safe for our little pumpkins falls to us.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ago, when my first child, Tatiana, was born. Now, as she is growing and threaten- ing to walk, the “zone of danger” … be interesting . . . . The same goes for the corporate website: • Protect the outlets: you should work with IT to … Chairman, New-to-In-house Practice Network pstrauss@adobe.com Phil Strauss is senior corporate coun- sel at Adobe …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2004

A policy that creates mandatory guidelines for the company to manage, maintain, and dispose of records in an orderly, reasonable, and lawful manner.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… May 24, 2004 A policy that creates mandatory guidelines for the company to manage, maintain, and dispose of records in an orderly, reasonable, and lawful manner. Resource … & General Counsel PURPOSE: The objective of this Policy is to establish mandatory guidelines for the Company and each …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample software license and services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Software License & Services Agreement July 29, 2017 This is a sample software license and services agreement. Resource … Software and Services") from and through the Vendor website ( http://www.vendor.com , https://app.vendor.com and/or other URLs designated by …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/15/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive related to the state of Nevada and where the company is engaged in the business of developing, and marketing a unique proprietary solar technology.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - Nevada February 15, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its … to the state of Nevada and where the company is engaged in the business of developing, and marketing a unique … August 31, [YEAR], the term of this Agreement shall renew for an additional year unless notice of termination has been …
Articles
Renata Campetti Amaral and Patricia Vidal Frederighi
05/17/2016
5 pages

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the regulatory structure of the PCCA as well as a summary of the policy settings that have and may continue to occur as a result of the PCCA in the forestry and energy sectors in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Changing Climate: What The Paris Accord Means For Brazil Author Renata Campetti Amaral and Patricia Vidal … May 17, 2016 5 pages The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the regulatory structure of the … have and may continue to occur as a result of the PCCA in the forestry and energy sectors in Brazil. Resource …
Program Materials
Robert Biskup
Kevan Flanigan
Arnold Pinkston
Scott Willoughby
10/28/2013

Many corporations are considering joint venture (JV) partners as a strategy to expand into new markets. Selecting the right JV partner and executing a successful JV combination can be an uncertain and risky proposition. In-house counsel should understand the key legal and financial elements of a prospective JV, and play a role in navigating through the complexities of the JV and the post-closing governance and integration.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 402: The Successful … board of directors and as chair of the finance committee for Project Open Hand, a charity serving nutritious 'meals …
Articles
Scott Robins -- Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Sodexho
04/28/2006

This article discusses the importance and specifics of international SOX compliance.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: France, Germany, United States
… of International SOX Compliance Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is one thing when you work for an American company—and something entirely different when … a totally different perspec- tive than that of an American com- pany with a foreign sub. When the direction comes from a …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
06/01/2020
5 pages

This article explores the basics of the National Security Laws of both China and Hong Kong, as well as court cases which relate specific situations of doing business in Hong Kong because of the newly passed laws. It also provides recommendations for how businesses intending to invest in Hong Kong should conduct themselves so that they may continue to operate in Hong Kong.

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Region: Hong Kong, China
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Implications of the National Security Law in Hong Kong on Corporate Management Author ONC Lawyers June … of the newly passed laws. It also provides recommendations for how businesses intending to invest in Hong Kong should … National Security Law of China was implemented in 2015. It is noteworthy that “national security” in China covers not …
ACC News
03/05/2020
… Information for members, resources, and updates WASHINGTON (March 5, … in areas of Europe, the United States, and Canada. ACC is monitoring conditions daily regarding any potential impact … more information and latest updates, please visit www.acc.com/covid-preparedness and ACC’s coronavirus resource …
Press Release
03/05/2020
in areas of Europe, the United States, and Canada. ACC is monitoring conditions daily regarding any potential impact … world, as this is a rapidly changing situation. Concern for the health and safety of ACC’s members, speakers, … more information and latest updates, please visit www.acc.com/coronavirus-preparedness and ACC’s coronavirus resource …
Articles
Teresa T. Kennedy, Eva M. Kripalani and Elinora S. Mantovani
02/01/2004

Discusses the steps to take in order to have time, energy, an ethical lifestyle that has a place for both our work responsibilities and our duties to our communities and families, flexibility, and the ability to enjoy our lives. Includes what law departments can do and programs for overcoming obstacles to work-life balance.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Achieving Balance: A Recipe for High-quality Work Life for In-house Counsel Author Teresa … years ago by Russian playwright Maxim Gorky: “When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is … and Tennis Classic. She is available at teresa.kennedy@cox.com. Eva M. Kripalani is senior vice president, general …
Articles
Gregory H. Mathews, Kenneth B. Winer, Samuel J. Winer, Gregory R. Bruch
11/01/2003

If you are employed by a public company, it's likely that your company will undergo an SEC enforcement investigation within the next five years. This article shows in-house counsel how to help guide their company through an SEC enforcement action.

… address with a comment letter. See the sidebar on page 101 for an overview of the SEC Division of Enforcement. In the … investigation calls on the expertise and judgment of the com- pany’s general counsel, senior litigation counsel, and … the difficult days after the company has learned that it is the subject of an SEC enforcement action. REDUCING THE …
Articles
Marc Brotman, Tony Reeves
06/01/2005

Changes have been afoot in the EU's competition laws, with one of the most important being 25 member states now have the power to rule on all aspects of EU competition law, in to the national competition rules that each has at its disposal. It's no wonder in-house often feel that just when they achieve compliance in one jurisdiction, problems arise in others-much like Hercules when he battled the Hydra. Here is a guide to successfully conquering the multi-headed hydra while complying with EU competition laws.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union
… others-much like Hercules when he battled the Hydra. Here is a guide to successfully conquering the multi-headed hydra … most imp ortant cha nges is th at, in add ition to th e EU Com mission, t he 25 nation al compe tition aut horities ( … law, with the following changes: • The responsibility for enforcing Articles 81 and 82 is shared among all the …
Articles
Ronald F. Pol, J. Justin Hansen, and Richard I. Hansen
10/01/2003

This article looks at the conflict that can arise between in-house lawyers who are working hard on company business and a CEO who thinks of the lawyers as little more than a necessary evil and suggests methods to communicate with a CEO in terms that he or she will understand.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a team of seven lawyers. I report to the CEO. The problem is that he’s always on our backs to add more value with fewer … We haven’t increased staff numbers in the legal department for five years, even though the company has nearly doubled in … practice that he started Lex Australia Pty Ltd, www.lex.com.au/, which provides desktop and web-based software …
Articles
Stuart N. Roth; Erich P. Rapp; Douglas A. Littlejohn
08/13/2003

Learn how companies responding to EPA claims under the Superfund statute can seek federal government contribution due to federal ownership of industrial facilities during World War II.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of companies throughout America. If your company is paying these costs, then you may want to consider … Corporate Counsel Association. All rights reserved. For more information or to join ACCA, call 202.293.4103, ext. 360, or visit www.acca.com. September 2003 Legacy of history as a strategy for
Articles
Natalija Perić and Frano Belohradsky, Mamić Perić Reberski Rimac
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: Croatia
… Reberski Rimac 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
Agostinho Pereira de Miranda, Cláudia Leonardo and Jayr Fernandes, Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados
12/12/2014
11 pages

Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a volume in its 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. This chapter focuses on arbitration in Angola.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Angola
… December 12, 2014 11 pages 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

This is a sample group sales event agreement where Group agrees that it will provide to Hotel information summarizing all events of a similar type to the one described in the Agreement that it holds between the date the Agreement is signed and the date of the Event described in the Agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Group Sales Event Contract February 6, 2017 This is a sample group sales event agreement where Group agrees … satisfaction with our performance. Especially Prepared for: Event & Hotel Information: Group Contact: [ORGANIZATION … Regardless of how your reservations are made, our online Guest List Manager is available to view and manage …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Alston & Bird LLP
08/29/2013

This sample annual meeting script contains an order of business outline, general rules of conduct, a sign-in sheet, and sample introductory remarks.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of business outline, general rules of conduct, a sign-in sheet, and sample introductory remarks. Resource Details … a trial membership . … � � [NAME OF CORPORATION] Script for 20__ Annual Meeting of [Share][Stock]holders [Date] � … discretion. Management may require any person who is not a record holder of shares to present evidence (either …
Articles
Cristiana-Irinel Stoica, Daniel Aragea and Andrei Buga, Stoica & Asociații
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: Romania
… & Asociații 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 …
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
01/18/2017

This is a sample group sales event agreement between a hotel and an organization.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Group Sales Event Agreement January 18, 2017 This is a sample group sales event agreement between a hotel and … satisfaction with our performance. Especially Prepared for: Event & Hotel Information: Group Contact: [ORGANIZATION … Regardless of how your reservations are made, our online Guest List Manager is available to view and manage …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is the outline for the session, Allocating Risk for Your Company: Playing the Feud.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Allocating Risk for Your Company: Playing the Feud - Session Outline October 17, 2016 This is the outline for the session, Allocating Risk for Your … Your Response” (2014), available online at https://www.acc.com/chapters/chic/upload/ACC-Materials.pdf (accessed Aug. 30, …
Articles
Bao Q. Tran and Jonathan P. Tomes
11/01/2003

In-house lawyers now often find themselves in the role of corporate risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to perform risk analysis and how to perform legal review of another's risk analysis.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… risk managers. Read this article to learn the requirement for performing risk analysis in today's corporations, how to … transformed the insurance market. Coverage in many cases is astronomically expensive, woefully inadequate or, in some … art medical appliances. He is available at bao@aligntech.com. Jonathan P. Tomes is a shareholder in the law firm of …
Articles
Brian C. Olson, Scott E. Sqillace
02/01/2001

Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin the project and what steps to take to complete it in a timely and efficient manner.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States
… Sqillace February 1, 2001 Establishing a foreign presence is a relatively straightforward project. Learn how to begin … than 20 offices around the world. As corporate, counsel for Grand Circle L.L.C., an international travel company, we … ACCA Docket 14, no. 5 (1996): 56-57, and at www.acca.com/protected/pubs/docket/so96/international.html. • Gabe …
Articles
Steven N. Machtinger - Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. <br />Dana A. Welch - Ropes & Gray LLP, San Francisco
02/01/2004

This article offers practical guidance on recognizing an ethical dilemma or conflict when you're facing it, and gracefully navigating your way through it.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… experience than you had anticipated. Your 9 A.M. meeting is with your new boss, the CEO. Both you and he are eager to … I really want you to focus on initially. First, the credit com- mittee. With your attention to detail and analytical … implicit message is that law firms who produce business for Sky Securities will be simi- larly rewarded with Sky …
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 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/29/2023
38 pages

A study of Legal Entity Management structures, governance best practices, and challenges based on survey responses from 467 organizations covering 20 industries and all global regions.

… To know more, Scan the QR Code or visit www.deloitte.com/us/LEM http://www.deloitte.com/us/LEM TABLE OF CONTENTS … with Deloitte Tax LLP ’s Legal Business Services Practice is pleased to present the 2023 edition of An Inside Look at … and regulatory compliance are the top priorities for LEM teams in the upcoming year but many teams continue to …
Program Materials
10/01/2004

This profile and its attendant resources are written to help in-house counsel assess their emerging role in preventing corporate failures, the risks they face (personally and professionally) in representing the company/organization in that capacity, and protections available to in-house counsel in the in- house employment setting.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Closing Program: When "Jeopardy" Is No Longer a Game Show: Safeguarding Against Personal, … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com Closing Program: When “Jeopardy” Is No Longer a Game … What Companies are Doing.” Both are available on the ACC website (linked to the Advocacy Homepage at …
Program Materials
Dean Marks
10/17/2016

The increasing use of digital media outlets such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube is on a crash course with the corporate world. Employees are engaged with digital technologies that play an ever-increasing role in their everyday lives, including in the workplace. How can you protect your organization from the impact of this new normal? What policies do others have in place? What ethical problems arise with the use of these outlets in the corporate space? This experienced panel representing the technology, financial services, and media industries will discuss the issues that impact compliance and IP in light of these developments. This interactive session will answer these important questions as well as provide the audience with real world examples aimed at helping in-house counsel address this important issue.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… The New Digital Normal: Managing and Addressing Compliance in an Ever-changing Digital Landscape - Marks Author Dean … of digital media outlets such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube is on a crash course with the corporate world. Employees are … of /blocking content pirate websites from workplace is about protecting IT systems. *source: “Digital Bait” joint …
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