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Lauren Gregory Leipold
05/16/2023
2 pages

The Copyright Office recently declared that it will not grant protection over AI-generated works, upholding its longstanding rule that non-human authors cannot own copyright. At the same time, the Office is well aware that AI technology is changing everything. This Resource from Seyfarth explores some of the recent developments in AI generated art.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… authors cannot own copyright. At the same time, the Office is well aware that AI technology is changing everything. This … Eastern today. A session on audiovisual works is scheduled for May 17, and another for music and sound recordings on May … of the public can access Zoom links through the Office’s website. As it stands, under U.S. law there must be “some …
Articles
Tiffani R. Alexander
01/01/2011

General counsel from leading companies in the United States and Europe came together at ACC's 2010 Annual Meeting during the General Counsel Roundtable, and mused about their evolving roles and how they fulfill their responsibilities. In an environment of increasing regulations, the roundtable stressed the importance of transparency, innovation and forward-thinking.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… on business ventures, coming up with strategic solutions for the business, serving as an advisor to the board, and … by ac- knowledging that how the role of general counsel is current- ly defined is a bit in flux, with so much … risk management somewhat differently from uS-listed com- panies. “We tackle the same problems, such as internal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
56 pages

This is a sample employee handbook.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Handbook February 27, 2023 56 pages This is a sample employee handbook. Resource Details Interest … From Us � 6Equal Employment Opportunity Policy � 6Requests for Accommodation � 6Policy Against Unlawful Harassment and … policy governs employee use of social media, including any online tools used to share content and profiles, such as …
Articles
Gerald F. Spada, Evan J. Spelfogel and Barry M. Pulver
07/01/2001

What you need to know about how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Circuit City could affect the enforceability of your ADR clauses in employment disputes.

… litigation. He was coauthor of an article on arbitration for the February 2000 issue of the ACCA Docket and serves as … Trial Evidence Subcommittee Newsletter. Evan J. Spelfogel is a senior partner in the Labor and Employment Law and … application. The federal district court entered an order com­ pelling arbitration. Adams appealed to the Ninth …
Articles
Laura N. Ferrell, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber, David Berman, Paul A. Davies, Nicola Higgs, Anne Mainwaring, Brett J. Frazer, Karmpreet Grewal, Austin Pierce, Latham & Watkins LLP
06/01/2022
13 pages

This article, developed by Latham & Watkins LLP, reviews how the SEC proposals track EU requirements in certain respects, but differences in content and scope could leave advisory firms with increasingly complex compliance challenges. Learn more about the ESG Disclosure Requirements proposed in this article.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… prospectus disclosures and (in some cases) https://www.lw.com/practices/EnvironmentalSocialGovernance … to describe how the consideration of ESG factors is put into effect in Registered Funds’ strategies. This … product-level disclosures (pre-contractual, periodic, and website) for financial market participants. Within the …
Program Materials
Richard Mosher - ACC
Owen Warnock - Eversheds LLP
07/29/2004

This webcast provides listeners with an understanding of the significance of trade unions and work councils in Europe, and an overview of the influence and legislative practice that affects trade unions and work councils and therefore employers in European countries.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
… My Resources … Thomson StreetEvents streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com 1 © 2005 Thomson … Unions and Work Councils and How They Work in Europe. This is Dick Mosher. I'll be moderating the discussion. Owen … a partner at Eversheds will be putting on the presentation for us. And we'll save some time for questions and answers at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
There are many articles on how to find a job and how to succeed once you’re there. But what is the best way to leave your current position? Your exit can be as important as finding your new job.
… find a job and how to succeed once you’re there. But what is the best way to leave your current position? Your exit can … finding your new job. Throughout your career, always look for new job opportunities. It keeps your interviewing skills … may sound like a lot, but only if you planned to retire in that timeframe. Otherwise, you’ve got a problem! An …
Program Materials
06/05/2017

Legal Technology Survey Summary Results Excel

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Source: Meetings
Program Materials
Janine Dascenzo - associate general counsel, General Electric Company
03/12/2009

The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues discussed at the "Law Departments Adding Value: Structuring and Managing Outside Counsel Relationships and Beyond" conference on March 12, 2009. Includes advice on budgeting, fee structures, staffing and development, communication, and leveraging knowledge.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Electric Company March 12, 2009 The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues … to create a value index that would include a platform for law departments to input and share information assessing … a 1-page Covenant with Counsel document(http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/covenant) that outlines some relationship …
… Events Agile Leadership Academy for Law Department Executives (On-Demand) Available On-Demand … your next leadership role, the challenges of leading in a fluid and evolving environment are innumerable. As a result, agility is the new and required leadership currency for managing law …
… Events Agile Leadership Academy for Law Department Executives (On-Demand) Available On-Demand … your next leadership role, the challenges of leading in a fluid and evolving environment are innumerable. As a result, agility is the new and required leadership currency for managing law …
… Events Agile Leadership Academy for Law Department Executives (On-Demand) Available On-Demand … your next leadership role, the challenges of leading in a fluid and evolving environment are innumerable. As a result, agility is the new and required leadership currency for managing law …
… Events Agile Leadership Academy for Law Department Executives (On-Demand) Available On-Demand … your next leadership role, the challenges of leading in a fluid and evolving environment are innumerable. As a result, agility is the new and required leadership currency for managing law …
… Events Agile Leadership Academy for Law Department Executives (On-Demand) Available On-Demand … your next leadership role, the challenges of leading in a fluid and evolving environment are innumerable. As a result, agility is the new and required leadership currency for managing law …
… Global: How Do I Advise My Company While it Expands Into New Markets? Available On-Demand - Publication Date: … the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various … Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets. … Going Global: How Do I Advise My Company While …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
There is much to feel sad and maybe even angry about, and yet, there are silver linings all around us.
… Docket Article How to Keep a Positive Mindset in the COVID-19 Era Elizabeth A. Colombo Publication Date: 12/14/2020 There is much to feel sad and maybe even angry about, and yet, … to a halt. This is indeed a surreal and difficult time for us all. Human beings lost their lives and, sadly, …
Articles
ACC
01/14/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Small Law Department eGroup and the WMACCA Chapter eGroup, addresses the issues of acquiring insurance for in-house counsel, specifically covering malpractice protection, insurance prices and policies and additional resources.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… eGroup, addresses the issues of acquiring insurance for in-house counsel, specifically covering malpractice … from their corporate client and/or its shareholders? Is it necessary or advisable to obtain Employed Lawyer … activities, and moonlighting. We found a better price by buying an add-on through our existing carrier rather than a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/15/2021
Third-party threats have emerged as one of the primary dangers for companies. No matter your industry or business, these four best practices will help protect your organization.
… reservations sites like Expedia and Booking.com with hotels, leaked years of sensitive Personally … to mandate those requirements by contract.   Bottom line is that third-party providers today have become integral … in awarding the original contract), partners change, new website partner links are embedded on a site, potentially …
Articles
David A. Schwab
03/01/1997

The mobility of the workforce can be a downright menace for companies whose competitive edge depends on proprietary information, and whose doesn’t these days? If you think an employee agreement is sufficient protection against your client’s trade secrets walking out the door with departing employees, you may be wrong. David A. Schwab, of Medshares Management Group shares his secrets for preventing proprietary information from decamping to competitors.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… The mobility of the workforce can be a downright menace for companies whose competitive edge depends on proprietary … doesn’t these days? If you think an employee agreement is sufficient protection against your client’s trade secrets … information that is used in companys business provides com petitive advantage for its owner and is maintained in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2023
8 pages

This is a sample software subscription and services agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Services Agreement February 27, 2023 8 pages This is a sample software subscription and services agreement. … developing or has developed “Software” (as defined below) for use by subscribers. B. Subscriber desires to subscribe to … Information of [COMPANY]. “Documentation” means [COMPANY]’ online help, user guide, installation guide and release notes …
… and faster turnarounds. Learn the most effective way for corporate legal teams to comply with privacy and data … content includes webcasts, in-person events, and online training materials that will help you stay ahead of … Professionals ACC Legal Operations, a section of ACC, is a member-driven organization that supports corporate legal …
Articles
Richard Hoel Jr.
02/01/2001

Meaningfully bridging cultural divides requires more than taking a brief predeparture course in etiquette. Cultural education is a continuous process that often requires real attitudinal change, for which the payoff can be immense.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, United States
… brief predeparture course in etiquette. Cultural education is a continuous process that often requires real attitudinal change, for which the payoff can be immense. Resource Details … for thorough preparation. But preparation becomes more com­ plex when we deal in a different culture. If we just …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
This article will address the OFAC and BIS prohibitions against evasion and facilitation, will provide examples of what can go wrong, and will conclude with best practices for preventing violations.
… Control Evasion and Facilitation Prohibitions — A Trap for Unwary In-house Counsel Robert J. Ward, Jr. Jan Farley … of Industry and Security (BIS [Department of Commerce]) is trending sharply upward . For example, in June 2014, BNP … “. . . sell, transfer, export, re-export, finance, order, buy, remove, conceal, store, use, loan, dispose of, …
Articles
Joseph Farrell, Professor of Economics, University of California (Berkeley), Director, Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics
09/19/2014

Merger review at the US antitrust agencies considers, as the 2010 Merger Guidelines put it, “any reasonably available and reliable evidence.”

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
… views...21 @ See also B. Durand, «Merger simulation is back: Should we worry about it?»; A. Perrot, G. de Muizon … de couplage et remises fidélisantes » on concurrences.com Market data and PartICIPants’ vIews In horIzontal MerGer … this class of techniques here quite widely to include, for instance: g Calculating how the merger can be expected to …
Articles
John K. Villa
11/01/2008

Discusses ACC's response to and position on the FAS 5 Exposure Draft, and what proposed amendments to the FAS 5 ACC has put forth.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… loss contin- gencies. Evaluating litigation risk for public disclosure can risk waiver of the attorney-client … of the ACC’s comments on the proposed amendment, which is reprinted below. August 8, 2008 Mr. Robert H. Herz … would not warrant the harm that they would inflict on com- panies and their shareholders. ACC is a bar association …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is supplemental bibliography for the session.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Contracts “Cultural I”: Emotional and Ethical Intelligence in International Negotiations - Supplemental Bibliography October 18, 2016 This is supplemental bibliography for the session. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/13/2017

This resource presents the leading practices of legal departments that leverage dedicated legal operations staff to manage the business aspects of Legal. Through profiles of 11 legal departments, it conveys who leads the legal operations function, relationships between general counsel and their legal operations leaders, reasons for the legal operations function, how it functions, its scope and impacts.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: Leadership Skills
Audience: Legal Operations
… counsel and their legal operations leaders, reasons for the legal operations function, how it functions, its … Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; …
Articles
05/08/2015

This article concerns the dismissal of a contempt motion related to FCPA allegations against Wal-Mart

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Derivative Suits Wal-Mart Wins Dismissal of Contempt … 7 denied a con-tempt motion against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for al-legedly failing to comply with an order requiring the … consciously ignored the alleged wrongful conduct. The case is being ap- pealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the …
Program Materials
Keji Ayorinde, Nora Naylor, Leonard Sherer, Ruthie White
05/19/2015

Briefly cover the main employment issues and regulations you need to keep in mind; Discuss the basics of addressing employment issues such as ADA and accommodation, overtime pay, FLSA classification compliance and leave, and training staff on key employment issues; and Cover emerging issues such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination, class action waivers and more.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
…  -­‐  Houston,  Jackson  Lewis  P.C.   So,  What  Is  Going  On?  A  Lot!   Emerging  Trends:   •  NLRB  Back …     13   CPA  (cont.)     §  Examples  (from  the  NLRB  website)   •  Two  or  more  employees  discussing  pay  or …  company  that  provides  warehouse  workers  to   Amazon.com   –  The  workers  "retrieved  products  from  the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
05/12/2014

This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP May 12, 2014 This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees. Resource Details … preceding calendar year in the manner specified on the HHS website. If a law enforcement official states to the Plan …
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