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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
For in-house lawyers, there is no substitute for having a more experienced lawyer as a mentor. But there are other people in your company who can also play an important part in career development.
… Docket Article Look for Your Next Mentor Outside the Legal Department Katy Caouette Publication Date: 07/06/2019 For in-house lawyers, there is no substitute for having a more experienced lawyer as a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2021
Columnist Neil Peretz shares some lessons from his foray into the legal tech world after many years as an in-house attorney.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com You have a great idea about how technology could make … startups plays in your ear during boring conference calls. Is it time to jump ship? What could go wrong?! Choose your … Think twice before doing so!  In a corporate setting, for example, only a small minority of employees are lawyers. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/23/2023
24 pages

Purchase Agreement (United Kingdom)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… DATE] [SELLER 1 COMPANY] AND [BUYER COMPANY] AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF PART OF [SELLER 1 COMPANY] … OF PROFIT COMMISSION 29 DUE TO SELLER THIS AGREEMENT is made on [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the "Effective Date") BETWEEN: … the sale with full title guarantee and the Buyer agrees to buy the the Seller Shares together with all rights and …
Articles
Stewart M. Landefeld, Luis R. Mejia, and Allison C. Handy
06/01/2015

This article deals with board tools for oversight of cybersecurity risk.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Board Tools for Oversight of Cybersecurity Risk Author Stewart M. … and Luis R. Mejia are partners, and Allison C. Handy is an associate, of Perkins Coie LLP. Katherine A. VanYe, … some of the cases have been dismissed or settled, the com- panies have incurred substantial legal fees and the …
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Gregory H. Mathews and Steven A. Reed
04/01/1999

An examination of how Pennsylvania's revamped corporation laws make for a more enlightened approach to corporate governance.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… of how Pennsylvania's revamped corporation laws make for a more enlightened approach to corporate governance. … 1717 of the PBCL reaffirms that the duty of directors is solely to the business corpora tion and it provides that … March/April 1999 Signal Inc In August 1998 AlliedSignal com menced an unsolicited tender offer for all outstand ing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2018
While many strive to be pioneers in their fields, few can say they are breaking new ground in not just one, but two industries. Linda Selker is one of those few. Selker is poised at the intersection of emerging technology and the frontiers of law.
… Date: 11/27/2018 While many strive to be pioneers in their fields, few can say they are breaking new ground in not just one, but two industries. Linda Selker is one of those few. Selker is poised at the intersection of … how blockchain technology can even further extend horizons for more convenient, personal, inclusive, portable, and …
Articles
Christian Oetiker, Partner in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team; Raphael Butz, Partner in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team; Prabhjot K. Singh, Associate in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team, VISCHER Ltd.
05/24/2021

Until the end of 2020, it was possible for anyone to make use of the so-called commercial register blockage pursuant to the Swiss Commercial Register Ordinance (hereinafter "CRO") to prevent an unwanted entry into the commercial register for 10 days, without going to court. With a revision to this in January 2021, this Quick Overview will explain how the rule change results in higher hurdles for temporary prevention of commercial register entries.

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Region: Switzerland
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Temporary Prevention of Commercial Register Entries in Switzerland: Quick Overview of the Rule Change Author … Ltd. May 24, 2021 Until the end of 2020, it was possible for anyone to make use of the so-called commercial register … to decide on it. The assessment of such sensitive issues is now exclusively left to the courts from the outset. Thus, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2023
Discover why “What new skills do I need?” is the wrong question to ask yourself. Uncover the real questions you should be asking yourself for a meaningful professional transformation. #CareerJourney #Career #ACC #ACCDocket
… Date: 08/01/2023 Discover why “What new skills do I need?” is the wrong question to ask yourself. Uncover the real questions you should be asking yourself for a meaningful professional transformation. #CareerJourney … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Gannvector / Shutterstock.com Previous articles in this series ( Part 1 , Part 2 ) …
Program Materials
10/24/2011

2011 ACC Annual Meeting Session 101 materials which center on myths, solutions and insights for using value-based fee structures for litigation..

… Counsel Management - Using Value-Based Fee Structures for Litigation October 24, 2011 2011 ACC Annual Meeting … 2011 Annual Meeting October 23-26, Denver !! This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2011 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com ! Monday, October 24 11:00am-12:30pm 101 – Outside …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/13/2019
This article discusses strategies to help legal ops build a more complete mapping of their companies’ litigation portfolio, along with methods to leverage their portfolio to derive added benefits and more effective costs-savings initiatives. This article will also review the importance of legal ops expanding beyond their own immediate purview to examine the litigation portfolios of similarly situated companies to uncover trends impacting their industry and incorporate peer strategies for managing litigation.
… Knowing Your Profile: Why Litigation Portfolios Matter for Legal Ops Jeff Cox Publication Date: 05/13/2019 This … ACC Docket … Reviewing your overall litigation portfolio is critical for legal ops to control legal spend and … legal data, such as court data made publicly available online, is an unrealistic proposition for most legal …
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Stéphane Bonifassi, Lebray & Associés
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: France
… 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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Elard Schenck zu Schweinsberg, Vossius & Partner
11/04/2014

Patent Enforcement Proceedings in Europe

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… & 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 …
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Sandra Orihuela, Orihuela Abogados | Attorneys at Law
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: Peru
… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guest Room Block Hotel Agreement February 8, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement for a hotel guest room block. Resource Details Interest Area: … 02116 TEL 617 267 5300 FAX 617 437 0794 boston@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com … This is a sample sales agreement for a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in this agreement on a tentative basis.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Guest Room Block Agreement February 6, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in this agreement on a tentative basis. Resource Details … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Sales Agreement Sample January 18, 2017 This is a sample hotel group sales agreement where the Hotel agrees to hold the space listed in the agreement on a tentative basis until a specified date. … an electronic reservations interface that is customized for your event. Reservations may be made, modified or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a non-profit organization.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contractor Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample contractor agreement where company is a … . … MODEL ASSOCIATION - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (For use when Consultant is an individual) This Consulting … Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the California Online Privacy Protection Act, and all rules and regulations …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form.

… Data Security Assessment Form October 17, 2016 This is a sample intel enhanced data security assessment form. … function: What function(s) does your organization perform for Intel: What is your organizations maturity level in … the Intel Online Privacy Notice Summary (http://www.intel.com/privacy). It is available in many languages. The Notice …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
Over time, one becomes accustomed and even proficient at taking on new work. Participating and contributing in functional areas outside of legal such as business development, procurement, and even accounting can be invigorating.
… at taking on new work. Participating and contributing in functional areas outside of legal such as business … multiple responsibilities and legal matters daily. This is especially true of small departments consisting of 10 or … another department to “fill the gap” while we searched for a replacement for the vacant position. In filling the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Patent litigation is often a high-stakes, zero-sum game. Either the patent is valid or not. Either the competitor’s product infringes or it does not. When a company’s current and future value depends on the strength of a patent, intellectual property disputes are often some of the most substantive and complex cases an in-house attorney may encounter.
… Docket Article Think Before You Arbitrate: Considerations for Patent Disputes Sarah Beisheim William Eipert Ron Raider … Turton Publication Date: 09/01/2018 Patent litigation is often a high-stakes, zero-sum game. Either the patent is … often some of the most substantive and complex cases an in-house attorney may encounter. Resource Details Interest …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/26/2021
ESG is becoming more important to regulators, consumers, and shareholders, so it must also become more important to businesses and their in-house counsel.
… Docket Article The Mainstreaming of ESG in Business: The Role & Opportunities for In-house Counsel Layla El-Wafi Publication Date: 04/26/2021 ESG is becoming more important to regulators, consumers, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
The one area of communication that is most often overlooked is communication with ourselves. How often do we take the time to perform an internal, periodic review?
… Date: 03/01/2017 The one area of communication that is most often overlooked is communication with ourselves. How … considers an employee’s performance to be substandard in the first half of the year, but does not discuss it until … to perform an internal, periodic review? Who am I working for? I propose that this is a bigger question than just the …
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Hon. David G. Campbell
05/29/2014

This Memorandum describes the proposed “package” of amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which are now pending before the Supreme Court.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… motions tolls the time to appeal. The advisory committee is considering whether and how to amend the rule to answer … and Philip Morris USA: "PM USA has maintained a public website containing documents it has produced in all products … as a per se mandate." See Arista Records LLC v. Usenet.com, Inc., 608 F.Supp.2d 409 (S.D.N.Y. 2009). The specific …
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Sean Gibbons and David Hitchens
07/01/2007

Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by employees as a precondition to receiving payments under a severance plan or negotiated separation agreement. This article attempts to describe the background of employment-related waivers and explores the court decisions affecting them.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 30, 2007 Recent court decisions are causing major concerns for employers who require a general release to be signed by … of 1964 (Title Vii). although it sounds far-fetched, that is ex- actly what a federal district court held in eeoC v. … and employment law. He can be reached at dhitchens@landam.com. sean GiBBons is a partner in the Labor and employment …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2024
GSK Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa recommends leaning into your reputation as an objective counselor to give genuine advice — and knowing when to “smash the vase.”
… Banner artwork by Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle / Shutterstock.com Party A and Party B were in intense negotiations. There … You are genuine and trusted.  Being credible and genuine is key to ensuring your legal advice is accepted. Jirapong … solution is the right one even when others are advocating for the opposite point of view. It is based on your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
As chief legal and risk officer and assistant secretary of the American Cancer Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal and risk management strategies that advance and protect the Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
… Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal … mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Resource Details Interest Area: … He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia, is a native of Washington, DC, and currently lives in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/26/2023
What should in-house counsel keep in mind on developing and protecting IP rights in India? #ACCDocket #inhouse #IndianLaw
… Docket Article Tips For Developing and Protecting IP Rights in India Nirupam … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by chaylek / Shutterstock.com Highlights Identify intellectual property assets at early … Introduction The growing start-up ecosystem in India is, in great part, reliant on the creation of newer …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2017
As corporate sustainability and responsibility become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of these initiatives.
… Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: A Guide for Lawyers Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of … not a particular executive. In today’s day and age, it is impossible to create a profitable company without …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Good ethics is simply good business. It’s been noted that those individuals who trust their organizations and leadership are typically “better” employees. That said, ethical companies don’t just happen. The people within the organization determine “how good” we present to the world. People want to trust their organizations, and most importantly, their leaders. It’s a two-way street.
… Docket Article Trust is a Two-way Street Veta T. Richardson Publication Date: … Ethics Source: ACC Docket … It’s often said that the basis for any productive relationship is communication and trust. … to trust your team, and they need to be able to trust you. In fact, public perception of a company’s trustworthiness is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/15/2018
In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer gets — and the answers that their marketing colleagues need in order to execute their campaign.
… Gets Asked Todd Hartley Publication Date: 01/15/2018 In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer … Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … Advertising is a fast-paced and exciting industry. Lawyers who work for brands and advertising agencies get an early look at the …
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