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Luiz Navarro
Veirano Advogados
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: Brazil
… 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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Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
12 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Japanese businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Japan
… Articles Asia-A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Japan Author Meritas … Investment and Expansion JAPAN Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … related information. These translations are available online at http://www.japaneselawtranslation. go.jp/?re=02. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
This article argues that this latest wave of product regulation (and the emerging “attractiveness” rationale for such regulation) runs directly against the quality assurance function of trademarks giving rise to both domestic as well as international legal grounds for challenge.
… regulation (and the emerging “attractiveness” rationale for such regulation) runs directly against the quality … protection may also prove to be a useful line of argument in the context of ingredients and flavouring bans. The US … trade. One of the most important roles of in-house counsel is to closely watch regulatory trends that may affect their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/08/2021
New ACC Chair Mike Madden talks with ACC’s Associate Vice President of Editorial Strategy Tiffani Alexander about his career, ACC, and plans for the future.
… Tiffani Alexander about his career, ACC, and plans for the future. Resource Details … Incoming ACC Chair Mike … & Procurement at Hyne Timber.   Mike Madden: Hyne Timber is one of Australia’s largest and most successful privately … of establishing a legal function from scratch. It was an online search that led me to ACLA because I was looking for
Articles
07/03/2015

This top ten shows how companies that design, manufacture, distribute, or sell consumer products are increasingly vulnerable to consumer fraud class action litigation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… necessary to determine and track which particular language is being used in connection with any given product at any … and Social Media FDA and FTC assert jurisdiction over website content. Review website content for archived pages … Elizabeth M. Chiarello , Partner echiarello@sidley.com +1.312.853.0640 Alycia A. Degen , Partner …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/03/2017
In Silicon Valley, we often acknowledge that we live in a “bubble.” Although everyone’s image of the bubble is different, most people would agree that Silicon Valley is kind of an optimistic technology paradise, with larger than life entrepreneurship, an abundance of capital, infinite opportunities, and a global meritocracy that rewards hard work and perseverance.
… Hope Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: 02/03/2017 In Silicon Valley, we often acknowledge that we live in a “bubble.” Although everyone’s image of the bubble is different, most people would agree that Silicon Valley is … perseverance. Silicon Valley isn’t without its flaws, but for the most part, people here are solely judged on their …
Articles
Erich Andersen, Miriam Longchamp, Alisa Tazioli, and Caroline Lim
11/01/2008

This article offers expert insights on finding, training, and managing in-house attorneys all over the globe.

… to make sure their interests are well represented. That is why attorneys are increasingly showing up on international … in Paris. he can be contacted at erichand@microsoft.com. cArolinE liM heads the in-house practice group in Asia … material. ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com where you can browse our resources …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/25/2016
In 2015, Emily Ward, vice president and deputy general counsel at PayPal, was busy. Her itinerary included helping lead aspects of PayPal's separation from eBay, aiding PayPal's transition as its own company, organizing ChIPs' global event in Washington DC, remaining active in her professional and personal communities, and even adopting a child.
… Mack Carly O'Halloran Alameda Publication Date: 04/25/2016 In 2015, Emily Ward, vice president and deputy general … the end of such a transformative year? Clue: She is not taking a yearlong sabbatical. Instead, she is thriving in her new landscape and actively preparing for her next challenge — board service. Remarkably, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was fast-paced, exciting, and, most importantly, efficient. Under Harrison’s leadership, the company’s corporate culture prioritized answering to its shareholders, cutting extraneous clutter, and paving a clear pathway to success.
… Sullivan Publication Date: 05/01/2017 When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was … with his recommendation first — and reasoning afterward — is something he learned at Osgoode Hall Law School in … just communications theories — they’re tangible skills for success.    “It’s the classic legal memo model of …
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Andrea Vittorio
01/06/2014
1 pages

This article is a report on a survey on corporate responsibility.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Andrea Vittorio January 6, 2014 1 pages This article is a report on a survey on corporate responsibility. Resource … of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Sustainability Survey: Corp. Responsibility Reporting … practice worldwide, but there is ‘‘significant room for improvement’’ in the qual- ity of reporting, according to …
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Corporate Governance Report
10/17/2016

This article discusses a survey on corporate responsibility.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Sustainability Survey: Corp. Responsibility Reporting … ably’’ mainstream business practice worldwide, but there is ‘‘significant room for improvement’’ in the qual- ity of reporting, according to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
Some employees, ostensibly shielded by “protected class” status, behave badly and mistreat other employees. Companies allow fears of accusations of age-bias, race-bias, or gender-bias to keep us from dismissing or even disciplining a toxic employee.
… Development Source: ACC Docket … What does it take for a company to decide when enough is enough? We live in litigious times. Managers and company owners fear …
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Rebecca Hanovice, Akarsh Belagodu, Lauren Bruzzone and Clay Holloway
09/01/2014

The AIA introduced a variety of provisions that affect patent litigation, including four new post-grant proceedings adjudicated by a new Patent Trials and Appeal Board to challenge the validity of a patent. This article discusses trends in how patent ligation is approached and conducted in this new landscape.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… This article discusses trends in how patent ligation is approached and conducted in this new landscape. Resource … the petition within one year of service of an infringement com- plaint. Additionally, only 35 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 103 … some form of finality as of May 1, 2014. Visit the USPTO website for pub- lished statistics: www.uspto.gov/ip/ …
Articles
Lee Braem, Eric Boyd and Ilana Morady
05/01/2012

Although a HazMat suit may not be part of your daily attire, your company may unknowingly ship hazardous materials on a regular basis. And with increased enforcement efforts by the agencies responsible for monitoring such shipments, your company may find itself in violation of the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs). Learn which materials are considered “hazardous” and how to remain compliant.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Hazardous Material Enforcement Is Spilling Into Unexpected Areas Author Lee Braem, Eric Boyd … 500 companies. Braem can be contacted at lee.braem@evonik.com. ERIC BOyD is a partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP
06/19/2014

The end of 2013 and early 2014 saw a variety of proposals and developments in Canada on a range of corporate governance matters. Here are a few areas to watch over the course of 2014.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… would be required to explain why it has not done so. It is the OSC’s view that the proposed amendments should … level of board renewal and provide opportunities for qualified board candidates (including women). Mandatory … 9 http://www.gowlings.com/KnowledgeCentre/article.asp?pubID=2988 10 …
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Hassan Mohsen Elhais, Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants
01/06/2015

Any business organizations and institutions have an option of entering into corporate guarantee agreement for obtaining funds, or the capital. The implications of corporate guarantee are far-reaching, and its execution requires a tedious examination of facts of each case. This article attempts to analyze the law on this subject and provide an overview on laws governing corporate guarantee.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com An Introduction to Corporate Guarantee By Hassan Mohsen … on the stre ngt h of relat io ns hip (o r nam e ) alo ne is no t eco nom ic ally viable or just ifie d. In the UAE, …
Articles
James E. Dority, Dr. Christian E. Mammen, Jill Rothstein
07/07/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses how Generative Artificial Intelligence can impact case law.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com A New York attorney working a personal injury case just … changes, plenty of work remained to be done: The Court is presented with an unprecedented circumstance. A submission … but that he “consulted the artificial intelligence website Chat GPT in order to supplement the legal research …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
Although artificial intelligence has now moved from the research and development stage to commercialization, its wider deployment in business imposes challenges for enterprises and for patent legislation, as it is a completely new concept and a very powerful force for change.
… Docket Article Artificial intelligence in the patenting landscape Petteri Häkkänen Akseli Von Koch … its wider deployment in business imposes challenges for enterprises and for patent legislation, as it is a completely new concept and a very powerful force for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
Asia’s data protection policies differ from GDPR in a few key areas. A business that fails to account for these differences may fully comply with GDPR and still run afoul of Asia’s laws, subjecting itself to the possibility of fines, penalties, or other legal actions.
… Docket Article Is GDPR Compliance Enough for Entities Operating in Asia? David Chen Hannah Ji … be certified as CBPR-compliant and identified on the CBPR website. As of March 4, 2019, there were 26 organizations …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2024
How do you create an AI governance program amidst constant regulatory changes? Selective Insurance's VP & AGC Adam Shedd and Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, shares strategies for legal and ethical compliance. #LegalTech #AIGovernance #OpenAI #ChatGPT
… and Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, shares strategies for legal and ethical compliance. #LegalTech #AIGovernance … advantage (or at least not fall behind competitors) is steadily rising. In 2024, companies will push their IT, … or unsafe information. Recently an eating disorder website added a chatbot to answer questions, only to find …
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Aaron L. Schwartz, Michael G. Biro and Brian C. Trinque
09/01/2012

The America Invents Act (AIA) just changed the rules for acquiring intellectual property, pushing companies to file patents earlier in the R&D phase. Learn more about how the AIA may affect your company and what strategies you can adopt to come out on top.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… think about their patent strategy. The chart below is a summary of many of the changes made by the AIA, which … office. he can be contacted at aaron_schwartz@eisai.com. MIchAEL G. BIro is a patent attorney in the Boston … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Jane Wessel, Claire Stockford and Meriam N. Alrashid, Crowell & Moring LLP
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: United Kingdom
… & Moring LLP December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard … Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) website. Of these, 92 are currently in force. The treaties …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/12/2024
The US Supreme Court’s overturning of so-called “Chevron deference” has left a lot of unanswered questions for corporate counsel. Jackson Lewis P.C. attorney Kathy Schatz joined ACC to discuss the Court’s decision and its potential ramifications. #ACCDocket #inhouse #ChevronDeference
… Docket Article What’s Next for Employers? An ACC Update on the Supreme Court’s … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Bob Pool / Shutterstock.com For in-house counsel representing employers, the US … an agency action to begin at the time that the plaintiff is injured by the final agency action. This ruling holds the …
Articles
Lea Ann King, Megan Belcher, and Miriam Frank
07/01/2017

The in-house journey rarely follows a straight path. Regardless of what lies ahead, remember that a career transition is simply an opportunity to bring visibility to your strengths, and an essential step on the pathway to leadership.

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Source: ACC Docket
… of what lies ahead, remember that a career transition is simply an opportunity to bring visibility to your … class. This cohort “came up” the ranks together in the com- pany and would try to have lunches to stay connected — a … up on coaching FAQ’s on the International Coach Federation website (www.coachfederaiton.org) and use their directory of …
Program Materials
Debra Clements, Richard Galindo, Markus Hartmann, Thomas Klindt
10/20/2015

A panel of global experts will address the main legal issues to consider when undertaking a recall campaign of products sold in more than one jurisdiction. As information sharing among consumer protection agencies has become more common, in-house counsel should be aware of the various types of regulations in connection with product liability and recall campaigns. Learn the different types of recall campaign regulations around the world (hazardousness, defectiveness, etc.), practical tips to launch a recall campaign in several jurisdictions without violating local rules, initial and subsequent reporting obligations triggered by recall campaign rules and indemnifications arising from a recall campaign.

… Study: Drinking Bottles • B2BCo produces a chemical that is incorporated by its customers into a plastic that is made … information (e.g., press releases) are posted on FDA’s website and all industry product removal or corrective … Milliken & Company Email: Debra.Clements@Milliken.com Richard Galindo Director Brigard & Urrutia Abogados (Lex …
Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
03/01/2011

Maryrose Delahunty discusses her career's beginnings and how ACC helped her feel more at home in the office.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… . … ACC Docket 18 March 2011 hEARSAY maryrose DelaHUnty is vice president and general counsel of Invocon, Inc., an … work. Delahunty can be contacted at mdelahunty@invocon.com. “A lways remember that at any given time, every client … the organization. With the advent of eGroups on the ACC website, hun- dreds of advisors and collaborators are at my …
Articles
HHG Legal Group
10/14/2015

This article outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company. Resource Details … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus Employee Theft in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
Leaders have an obligation to offer opportunities to people, and the onus is on leadership to continue to provide those opportunities when other priorities, such as a child, alter a parent’s career path. And the only way that can happen is if there is truly open communication between leaders and those they lead.
… obligation to offer opportunities to people, and the onus is on leadership to continue to provide those opportunities … community of friends because we’ve been in the DC area for quite some time. And if a great meal is attached to those … and global expansion, including the growth of online booking agencies and platform companies. Marriott, for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Both data privacy and data security issues make headlines regularly; this article will focus on how in-house counsel can help educate and engage the board of directors with regard to data security.
… make headlines regularly; this article will focus on how in-house counsel can help educate and engage the board of … With new data protection regulations around the world, it is becoming increasingly important for the board to evaluate the financial liability of a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
It’s no secret — businesses with highly engaged employees generally have elevated productivity and better financial results. But employee needs and expectations change with the times, and that has never been more apparent than in today’s workplace.
… Docket Article Millennial Engagement in the Workplace — Adjusting for a New Generation Colleen Cone Charla Bizios Steve … workforce. Attracting the top talent among this generation is going to be critical for businesses during the 21st …
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