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Articles
10/27/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the IT, Privacy & eCommerce Forum addresses a carveout for Intellectual Property infringement within the limitation of liability in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Limitation of Liability – Carveout for Intellectual Property Infringement (United States) … customers in our standard enterprise agreements. RBTA is insisting on a liability lid, arguing that "things are … offering a service (presumably a large portion of which is online) and if the patent troll or another IP claimant …
Articles
Nathan A. Beaver, Esq. and Jennifer Forde, Esq., Foley & Lardner, LLP
11/18/2015

This quick overview (QuickCounsel) describes how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") regulates the pre-marketing process for drugs and medical devices, and the steps that must be taken to obtain FDA authorization to market these products.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Administration ("FDA") regulates the pre-marketing process for drugs and medical devices, and the steps that must be … commerce unless "approval" of an application for the drug is effective. i In practice, this means that any "new drug" … has been approved or denied, a notice is typically posted online (i) announcing the data on which the decision is
01/09/2017

ACC Letter to FCA on SMR Regulations

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Region: United Kingdom
… on the overall responsibility of the legal function in the Senior Managers Regime (SMR). ACC is a global bar association that promotes the professional … clients. We disagree with many of the justifications for inclusion of the legal function in the SMR the Financial …
Articles
Antonio Campero, Esq.
01/01/2014

In Mexico, as in the rest of the world, trademarks that are duly registered may be enforced against third parties who attempt to use or copy them. It is advisable to take certain measures with respect to their use and maintenance. This article offers several recommendations, including the following: Always use marks in the manner in which they were registered.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… against third parties who attempt to use or copy them. It is advisable to take certain measures with respect to their … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com IP Notes - Recommendations for the Use and Preservation …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Dr. Eric Uftring, Esq., WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors
08/29/2018

In order to support the creation of start-ups in Germany, legislators have been working to develop special fixed-term contracts for employee hiring.

… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of … account. For many founders, the recruitment of employees is also on top of their to-do list. There are good reasons …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/11/2016

This is a sample document collection checklist.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Document Collection Checklist September 11, 2016 This is a sample document collection checklist. Resource Details … personal file of Plaintiff Payroll files (generally for last two years of employment, unless pay is at issue) … reports from or about Plaintiff Miscellaneous Material website or “googled” information about the Plaintiff Material …
Articles
Francisco Peña, Esq.
01/01/2014

Mexico ardently protects the privacy of its individual citizens' personal data and sensitive personal information. This protection is enforced though the Federal Personal Information Protection Law and its regulations. The Federal Institute for Access to Public Information and Protection of Information (IFAI) is the agency in charge of enforcement. This article reviews the eight main principles of this law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… data and sensitive personal information. This protection is enforced though the Federal Personal Information … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Privacy in Mexico, New Risks and Requirements By: …
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 …
Press Release
12/08/2020
… threshold requirements. “The ACC Data Steward Program is a clear win-win for law firms and their clients,” said Jim … program’s processes, please visit the Data Steward Program website here .  About ACC : The Association of Corporate … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
ACC News
12/08/2020
… threshold requirements. “The ACC Data Steward Program is a clear win-win for law firms and their clients,” said Jim … program’s processes, please visit the Data Steward Program website here .  About ACC : The Association of Corporate … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
Articles
04/20/2015

This report examines what is known about (1) the size of the contingent workforce, (2) the characteristics and employment experiences of contingent versus standard workers, and (3) any differences in earnings, benefits, and measures of poverty between contingent and standard workers.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Benefits April 20, 2015 This report examines what is known about (1) the size of the contingent workforce, (2) … conducted regression analysis using CPS data, controlling for various external factors, to determine how various … addition, the report is available at no charge on the GAO website at http://www.gao.gov. If you or your staff members …
Articles
Jorge Ojeda, Esq., Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton
01/01/2014
3 pages

This article discusses real estate and anti-money laundering legislation in Mexico.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Real Estate Law - The Purchase and Sale of Real Property … such as whether the purchase and sale of real property is considered an at-risk activity, as well as who is required …
Program Materials
Michael Hawthorne, Nick Wittich, and Renata Baker
10/01/2016

This presentation addresses how to respond when management requests access to key documents.

… and securities transactions. 4 Renata Baker Renata is an Associate General Counsel for Corporate Transactions at … response email Yes, no response email 19 Vendors Vendor Website Profile Box Virtual Data Room https://www.box.com http://datarooms.org/boxvdr Brainloop Secure Dataroom …
Articles
Rachel Francis-Lang, Eversheds LLP
07/01/2004

Considers the duties owned by individuals and organizations in the course of supplying goods and services to members of the public under the UK's Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… trial membership . … ILAC Briefing July 2004 www.eversheds.com CONTACTS For further information please contact: Rachel … PROVISIONS OF THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT What is the purpose of the Disability Discrimination Act? The … services. For example: • information in writing or on a website needs to be accessible to people with visual …
Articles
David Benck and Justin Poplin
09/01/2013

A company can maximize the value of its intellectual property by keeping current inventory and proper protection of its trademarks and copyrights. In addition, in order to strengthen partnerships and avoid legal sanctions, companies should keep a current inventory of third-party IP use. This article offers a step-by-step approach for companies looking to protect their IP assets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… products or services from those of other companies. it is important to identify other companies that have similar … based on the original6). Sales brochures, advertisements, website content, logos, user manuals, computer program code, … to “Owner Name and Address” will allow you to input your com- pany’s name and receive a listing of its marks. To look …
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 …
Articles
Paula Shives - senior vice president, Darden Restaurants; Peggy Foran - senior vice president, associate general counsel and secretary, Pfizer Inc.; Lorraine Koc - vice president and general counsel, Deb Shops, Inc.; Patti Phelan - legal counsel, Northern Digital Inc.
07/01/2006

This Hands On is intended to help women answer typical career questions, explore themselves, think, and get onto the road to a better place..

… Hands On: Taking Charge of Your Career: Best Practices for Women Lawyers Author Paula Shives - senior vice … counsel, Northern Digital Inc. June 30, 2006 This Hands On is intended to help women answer typical career questions, … career. Accept that career planning is one more ongoing com- ponent of what you probably see as your already too-busy …
Articles
Allen & Overy
07/01/2013

Indemnities feature in many commercial contracts, but there are a number of common misconceptions about their nature, which can lead to surprising outcomes if claims under them are made or challenged. This article answers frequently asked questions, clears up some misunderstandings, and considers how the English courts have interpreted indemnities over the years. It also includes some drafting tips to help ensure the indemnity in your contract provides the protection you expect.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… membership . … © Allen & Overy LLP 2013 www.allenovery.com Indemnities feature in many commercial contracts, but … of indemnities, however, is less clear and even leading academics have commented on … an indemnity is construed as a debt claim or as a claim for damages for breach of contract. If the claim is construed …
Program Materials
Nick Holland, Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP; Adelaide Deleplanque, Vice President and Group Privacy Officer, Liberty Global Inc.; and Demetrios Eleftheriou, Senior Counsel - Privacy and Data Security, EMC Corp.
06/26/2013

A broad overview of EU data protection regulation, impact on business, application to cloud computing, and related contractual provisions.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… the World 4 Source: Nymity Inc. December 2012 www.nymity.com 5 Data Privacy – A Significant Concern Globally • US – … orgs or those with <250 employees – warnings for first offence, where non-deliberate contravention • 250K … • Hypo – Customer in the EU – Cloud Provider in the US – Is Encrypted Data Personal Data? – Default Key vs …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is supplemental bibliography for the session.

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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 …
12/02/2013

ACC letter to Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts reIn-House Foreign Lawyers

… ACC letter to Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts re In-House Foreign Lawyers December 2, 2013 ACC letter to … lawyers, like the companies in Massachusetts they work for, operate in an increasingly global economy. Organizations … a robust system for hiring in-house foreign lawyers, which is ACC’s preference. Or Massachusetts could adopt more modest …
Articles
Wragge & Co
01/21/2014
4 pages

This article discusses whether the United States Safe Harbor framework provides an adequate level of protection for European Union businesses that transfer personal data to U.S. companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… Articles Un-Safe Harbor: Is Safe Harbor an Adequate Means of Protecting EU Personal …  a  link  to  the  Department  of  Commerce  Safe  Harbor  website  which  lists  all  the  'current'  members  of  the … director, +44 (0)121 685 2705, kirsten_whitfield@wragge.com This analysis may contain information of general interest …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial
09/14/2004

This webcast discusses preparation for and response to accidental environmental release, including liquid spills and releases that go straight to the atmosphere.

… Date/Time: Sep. 14. 2004 / 1:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … to our webcast today by the Environmental Committee, which is titled Preparing For and Responding To An Accidental … webcast that you can pick up either in HTML or PDF on the website. Well, there are explosions, of course, that can …
Articles
11/01/2013

This booklet contains two discrete but complementary dispute resolution procedures offered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… (ICC). Arbitration under the ICC Arbitration Rules is a formal procedure leading to a binding decision from a … together in this booklet in answer to the growing demand for a holistic approach to dispute resolution techniques. … into several languages and can be downloaded from the ICC website. FOREWORD 03 ARbitRAtiOn RulEs 07 introductory …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

The CMS Guide to Shareholder Litigation (CMS Guide) aims to give an overview of the most important civil actions that shareholders can use to exercise their shareholder rights in The Netherlands.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Editors: Bart Bendel | Mail: bart.bendel@cms-dsb.com Introduction WHAT THE GUIDE IS The CMS Guide to Shareholder Litigation (CMS Guide) aims … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
Stuart Lowe, Esq. & Rebecca Castley, Esq., Mullins Lawyers
10/14/2015

This article discusses the purpose of the National Energy Retail Law (NERL) in Australia.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus New Energy … will need to take prompt action to comply with them. What is NERL about? Generally, the purpose of NERL is to: • …
Articles
06/14/2021
3 pages

This article accounts for major changes in Intellectual Property (IP) law—addressing both COVID-related and unrelated changes. This article also provides practical guidance when addressing these types of issues, and include resources for further reading.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… opportunists. The best way to dissuade these profiteers is to diligently monitor your brand. In situations where a … Court. On the trademark front, the Court held in Booking.com v. USPTO that a trademark consisting of a generic domain … READING: ( 114709836.1 ) ( 114709836.1 ) Trademark · USPTO Website · USPTO’s Coronavirus Bulletin · USPTO’s new rules on …
Articles
Annia Hsu, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Singapore LLP
12/01/2020
2 pages

The Apostille Convention facilitates the use of public documents abroad through the use of a simplified one-step process, the apostillisation. This article compares the simplified process under the Act with the current procedure for the authentication and legalisation of public documents for recognition outside of Singapore. The latter will remain applicable for countries that are not signatories to the Apostille Convention.

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Region: Singapore
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… the apostillisation. The Apostille Act 2020 (“Act”), which is expected to come into force in 2021, will also transfer … of the date of this publication, SAL has announced on its website that from 20 January 2021, it will handle the … Ohno & Tsunematsu Singapore LLP) annia_hsu@noandt.com Annia Hsu is a Singapore qualified attorney in the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
A day in the life of Mayuka Ranasinghe, Head of Group Legal Affairs at Srilankan Airlines in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Mayuka Ranasinghe Association of Corporate … Lanka 5:30 am I wake up to my 10-month-old daughter’s call for playtime, and get ready for my morning jogging session. I … needs to be sent to the government of Sri Lanka, which is conducting an ongoing inquiry into the airline. 9:00 am …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Iceland is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Often called the “land of fire and ice,” due to its many volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland’s climate is not as bad as its name suggests. The winters are mild and dark but the summers are pleasantly warm and bright.
… Tómas Eiríksson Publication Date: 08/01/2017 Iceland is a small island in the North Atlantic Ocean. Often called … crisis are being lifted, according to the Organisation for Co-operation and Development. Additional resources … tourism site. Island Monitor , English language news website. Independent People , a Nobel Prize-winning account …
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