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Charlie Beasley, Consultant (London), Hugo Nanninga, Consultant (London), Dede Orraca-Cecil, Consultant (Boston), Angela Pêgas, Consultant (São Paulo), Simone Stebler, Consultant (Zürich), Egon Zehnder
02/10/2022

Today, an organization needs far more than legal advice from its legal function. In this article, learn what business leaders really want and need from their General Counsel/Chief Legal Officers and their teams.

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Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
… needs far more than legal advice from its legal function. In this article, learn what business leaders really want and … Skills Region: Global … Key Takeaways: In-house counsel is a strategic voice in the business and must step up to the … based on how society will judge these decisions tomorrow. For many General Counsel and legal teams, this means …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/02/2023
DEI, Esq. columnists describe steps organizations can take to create effective and successful inclusive leaders. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Michael D Brown / Shutterstock.com Traditionally, leaders have been measured by how effective they are at decision-making, strategizing for the future, or stepping up to the plate in tough situations. The focus is often on execution alone — what a leader and their team …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/13/2021
Consider incorporating these five approaches into your legal practices to create and manage valuable business relationships.
… a company’s ability to build healthy relationships. For example, some lawyers still write contracts as if they’re … and manage beneficial, harmonious business relationships in which all parties find more ways to create value.   … during times of rapid and unpredictable change is becoming an increasingly important source of competitive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Abigail Genevieve Tan: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Something honoree, ACC Singapore board member, and animal welfare champion. #ACCDocket #ACCSingapore #Top30s
… Details … The  ACC Top 10 30-Somethings  awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … ensuring that all rights and obligations are fulfilled is also critical.   Elastic works with major companies — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/03/2020
As an in-house lawyer based in Silicon Valley, one of the most popular agreements is the nondisclosure agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement. The latest trend for corporate offices is to mandate that all visitors, including the pizza delivery person, sign an NDA on a tablet computer before taking a step beyond the lobby.
… Sink IPs Neil Peretz Publication Date: 03/03/2020 As an in-house lawyer based in Silicon Valley, one of the most popular agreements is the nondisclosure agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement. The latest trend for corporate offices is to mandate that all visitors, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample active power software license agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Active Power Software License Agreement July 28, 2017 This is a sample active power software license agreement. Resource … UNOPENED SOFTWARE PACKAGE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION FOR A FULL REFUND OF YOUR LICENSE FEE PAID. THIS IS A LEGAL … THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED IN THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE BETWEEN YOU AND [COMPANY], AND …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2023
Gartner’s Director of Legal & Compliance Yosr Hamza urges you to focus on small habits in the new year. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #newyear #goals
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Chinnaput / Shutterstock.com This is a super powerful concept I learned during 2022. “You don’t … world, I thought I would have to give up many goals I had for myself, and that life as I know it is over for good. But …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

Selected cases and materials related to limitations on discovery.

… validity of an arbitration clause, including whether it is subject to revocation on unconscionability grounds, is a … discuss them briefly. (See, e.g., Sokol v. Public Util. Com. (1966) 65 Cal.2d 247, 257, 53 Cal.Rptr. 673, 418 P.2d … Division home page of the Unified Court System's internet website: www.courts.state.ny.us/comdiv or in the New York Law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2022
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro provides several techniques that in-house counsel can use to cultivate creativity and positivity through communication while ensuring Al does not supersede human efforts. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Anna_Summer / Shutterstock.com “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming for your job.” We often hear this. For many jobs, it will be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/29/2018
Recent innovations in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software have paved the way for new and exciting opportunities for businesses to become more effective, efficient, and profitable in their work. Among other advances, artificial intelligence (AI) has opened the door to new methods to author, store, analyze, and manage contracts.
… Raguette Publication Date: 01/29/2018 Recent innovations in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software have paved the way for new and exciting opportunities for businesses to become … advances are only part of the story about how CLM software is changing our relationship to legal work. Now, CLM …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample company employment handbook specifically for Canada.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Contracts MNO Company Handbook - Canada May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employment handbook specifically for Canada. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … Fax: +44 (0) 8888 444444 Email: client name@ABCcompany.com Confidentiality Employees are encouraged to disclose …
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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
12/02/2013
34 pages

Guidance on mergers and acquisitions in Portugal. Includes warnings when dealing with M&A's, recent developments, and legal analysis of the underlying law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal December 2, 2013 34 pages Guidance on mergers … clients each year. This ‘Guidance and Warn- ings’ section is based on the views of clients with in-depth international … were also relevant in terms of liquidity, with acquirers com- mitting to make new funding lines available to the …
Program Materials
Darren G. Gardner - partner, Minter Ellison; Pamela Hass - general counsel and director, Curtin University of Technology; and Ronald F. Pol - director/general counsel, Team Factors Limited/Simultext Ltd.
04/20/2004

A presentation on how to properly manage a legal team to harness their core strengths.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… 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 205:Help Them Push Their Own Buttons-How to Harness your … in Perth, Western Australia, where she is responsible for provision of all legal services to the University, an …
Articles
Annalisa Bloodworth, Assistant General Counsel at Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Alexander Holtan and Raymond Ramirez, Associates, and Blair Paige Scott, Commodities Regulatory Analyst, at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
08/26/2014

This article discussed the key factors to consider when thinking about developing a risk management program that uses financial derivatives

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… United States … Overview The fundamental concept of risk is that there are more scenarios that can occur than will … the use of financial derivatives to manage these risks. For example, a power producer that utilizes natural gas to … take a "long position" in (in other words, agree to buy ) natural gas futures contracts in an amount equal to the …
Articles
Tarek Nakkach, Region Legal Counsel, UKIMESA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08/02/2021

In our capacity as in-house counsel, and regardless of our industry sector, we will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Find out some helpful tips on how to integrate AI into your practice.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Takeaways: - New Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being integrated into all industries. - In-house counsel need to be aware of the gaps in regulation and law for these emerging technologies. -In-house counsel need to be … bank’s intelligent automated assistant, or when we used a website and the AI bot replied to our complaints. Soon we may …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
08/19/2005

Employment and Labor Committee's Comments regarding the OFCCP's Proposed Systemic Compensation Discrimination and Self Evaluation Guidelines.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (“Compensation Discrimination Guidelines”) and "Guidelines for Self-Evaluation of Compensation Practices for Compliance … collectively are referred to as the “Guidelines”). ACC is the only global bar association exclusively serving the … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACCA.COM methodology embraced by prior administrations, in which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.
… Seger Publication Date: 12/17/2020 Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often … (April 2012). ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com , where you can browse our resources by practice area or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Employers are continuing to examine how to properly identify, audit, and address equal pay issues within their organizations. To increase pay transparency and expand the limited “equal work” standard under federal law, US states have enacted pay equity laws that, among other things, prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work.
… prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work. Resource Details Interest … similar work and document the reasons for any differences in pay. If differences are determined to be due to sex, … that men and women be given equal pay for equal work. Work is “equal” if it requires “equal skill, effort, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
After much consideration and research, my predictions for the hottest legal trends in 2021 are below, recognizing that there is carryover from last year’s list and their critical status has only increased.
… After much consideration and research, my predictions for the hottest legal trends in 2021 are below, recognizing that there is carryover from last year’s list and their critical status …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
More than a popularity contest, building strong work relationships can also help you do your job more effectively.
… Docket Article Be Proactive: 5 Ways for In-house Legal Teams to Build a Better Relationship with the … unless it’s absolutely necessary — like when a crisis is happening. As a result, legal departments often end up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2022
As a key element of an effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, mentorship can take many forms. #ACCDocket #mentorship

… through their careers. A key tool to achieve this goal is creating opportunities for mentorship, both formal and informal. Young or … Lawyers Forum “It’s so important that they feel included in the fabric of the organization,” says Jenea M. Reed, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
Not a registered patent attorney? Follow these tips to ensure the application describes, claims, and illustrates your company's invention properly. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Evaluating Patent Applications Prepared by Outside … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Focus on the right to exclude . Given the … will own the right to exclude this conduct once a patent is granted.   Scrutinize at least one claim set. You cannot …
Articles
Erick Iriarte Ahon and Cynthia Tellez, Iriarte & Asociados
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Peru
… 11, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2021
In-house lawyers understand the regulatory risks of a data breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked.
… Docket Article 4 Steps In-house Counsel Must Use to Prepare for a Breach Daniel … breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked. Resource Details Interest …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/26/2022
Excel but remember if you over-do it, you may burn out. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Source: ACC Docket … “Too good at your job,” you wonder. “Is that even a thing?” Believe it or not, there are ways in which stellar performance may create some unintended consequences. You can decide for yourself whether the benefits of being a super-employee …
Articles
CEB
10/18/2016
13 pages

This brief article provides an overview of the cultural values that shape interpersonal communications.

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Source: Resource Library
… have changed since the time of publication. A FRAMEWORK FOR MEMBER CONVERSATIONS The mission of The Corporate Executive Board Company is to create revolutionary economic advantage for leaders of … , AND COMMU NICATIONS PRACTIC E www.cec.executiveboard.com © 2011 The Corporate Executive Board Company. All Rights …
Program Materials
CEB Communications Leadership Council
10/22/2014

A detailed presentation containing graphs, charts, and checklists on developing a global business mindset.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… have changed since the time of publication. A FRAMEWORK FOR MEMBER CONVERSATIONS The mission of The Corporate Executive Board Company is to create revolutionary economic advantage for leaders of … , AND COMMU NICATIONS PRACTIC E www.cec.executiveboard.com © 2011 The Corporate Executive Board Company. All Rights …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable LLP
01/31/2023
4 pages

A sample end user license agreement between an authorized user and a company, covering specific terms and conditions of usage such as license grant, restrictions, user obligations, proprietary rights, feedback and submission, liability limitations, indemnity, and a governing law clause (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… LICENSE AGREEMENT Effective as of [DATE] IMPORTANT – THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU ("You" or the "Authorized … CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS {TITLE} (the or this "EULA") AS THEY GOVERN YOUR … of this EULA. This EULA permits you to use and access for personal or business purposes only the __________ (i) on …
Articles
Ben W. Heineman, Jr.
04/05/2016

In this article, you will learn what to do when a corporation’s global ethical standards (“oppose censorship” for a global media company) collides with national law (China’s extensive state censorship).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China, Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
… global ethical standards (“oppose censorship” for a global media company) collides with national law … A fundamental principle for multi-national companies is compliance with the law of all nations where they do … national law. Photo: Shi Tao Poster by Australian Policy Online and Adam Valvasori via Flickr. Ben W. Heineman, Jr. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample computer network acceptable use policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample computer network acceptable use policy. Resource … by far the most common is granting access to employees for performance of their job functions. This access carries … The process of writing or updating a "blog," which is an online, user-created journal (short for "web log"). Instant …
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