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Tessa J. Schwartz, Partner, co-chair of Morrison & Foerster LLP's Technology Transaction Group, and Allison Lauterbach Dale, Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP
05/08/2015

This top ten presents key issues to consider in order to manage risk through contract provisions, such as limitation of liability, indemnity, termination of rights, change of control and assignment provisions, covenants, warranties, waivers and releases in the United States.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Considerations for Contract Provisions that Manage Business Risks (United … May 8, 2015 This top ten presents key issues to consider in order to manage risk through contract provisions, such as … breach One party didn't pay a vendor and now the vendor is threatening to sue the second party You will most likely …
… 800 members joining the ACC global network. ACC Hong Kong is the result of the alliance between the Hong Kong Corporate … regional and global-focused content developed specifically for in-house lawyers. The associations will celebrate the … information on ACC Hong Kong, please visit https://www.acc.com/hk/ . About HKCCA: The Hong Kong Corporate Counsel …
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Jane Ellis and Rob Smith, Assertia Pty Ltd
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: Australia
… 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 …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/01/2004
17 pages

A toolkit designed to help company personnel understand the key provisions of the Company Services Agreement and to facilitate negotiation of these provisions, whether used as part of the CSA or as insertions to customer agreements.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Negotiating Toolkit for Key Provisions From the Company Services Agreement … AGREEMENT 1. Introduction. The purpose of this Toolkit is to help Company personnel understand the key provisions of … property. For example, if Company were to design a website for a customer using code that was copied from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
The rapid pace of change is one of the foremost reasons a succession plan, not only for replacing the general counsel, but also senior level attorneys, is essential.
… Docket Article Succession Management: What is it Good For? Whitnie Wiley Robert Hilliard Steve Robinette … in developing your legal department talent. www.kornferry.com/institute/general-counsel-senior-leader-more-just-lawyer …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Silicon Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced.
… Article More Than a Buzzword: How Donna Kolnes Pivoted for Growth With Adobe Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication … Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced. Resource … Another hallmark of the Silicon Valley culture, of course, is its buzzword-heavy vocabulary. For example, in Silicon …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/06/2022
Learn several ways in-house counsel can manage a law department despite a reduction in legal spending. #ACCDocket #in-housecounsel #legaloperations #legalops #generalcounsel
… Source: ACC Docket … Viktoria Kurpas / Shutterstock.com When facing an uncertain economic environment, companies … expansion or growth plans. Not surprisingly, this pressure is pushed down throughout the corporate infrastructure, and … in the most efficient way possible as a top priority for their law department, even more than safeguarding the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2024
Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, general counsel at Vanguard Australia, shares tips to help avoid burnout and manage the demands of in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #inhouse #WellBeing #Burnout
… Role Sean Hughes Publication Date: 08/08/2024 Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The demands of the in-house counsel role can be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
To illustrate how the use of settlement counsel functions and adds value, the following is a case narrative, based on our experiences with several clients. In this first installment, we will explore the general counsel’s perspective of settlement counsel and the benefits of adding another arrow to your quiver.
… Article Case Studies in Settlement Counsel: Best Practices for Litigation Exit Strategies Dan Churay Frank M. Bedell … settlement counsel functions and adds value, the following is a case narrative, based on our experiences with several … and providing reports on pending legal matters. With a buy-out offer for the company on the table, though, Williston …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with a Caucasian applicant who was denied admission to state university and brought suit alleging that the university's consideration of race in its admissions process violated her right to equal protection.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to equal protection. The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Sam Sparks, J., 645 … differ- ently on account of his race or ethnic origin is in- herently suspect. [2] Constitutional Law 92 1040 92 … a diverse student body, but noted that this interest is com- plex, encompassing a broad array “of qualifications and …
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Thomas Rohner and Nadja Kubat Erk, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd
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: Switzerland
… at Law Ltd December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2023
Discover key strategies for mitigating counterparty risks in India's thriving business landscape. #RiskMitigation #IndianLaw #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by LunaKate / Shutterstock.com Highlights: Before doing business with an entity in … Non-compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws is one of the most prevalent risks while doing business in … be verified through publicly available information on the website of the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA …
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Benjamin J. Thompson, Haneeta Kaur Gill, and Hannah Ariffin; Thompson Associates
11/04/2014
12 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of patent enforcement proceedings in Malaysia.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Malaysia
… & 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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Peter Israiloff, Barger, Piso & Partner
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Austria

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria
… & 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2021
What are stalking horse bids and why should in-house counsel care? Here's how to make this method work in your favor, whether you’re selling or bidding on assets.
… Docket Article The Operational GC: When Hunting for a Bargain, Don’t Forget Your Horse Neil Peretz … expect a wave of bankruptcies, which can result in a great buying opportunity for other companies seeking to expand. If you plan on purchasing assets is such a setting, it’s time to dig out those lucky …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2022
Legal leaders can adapt, survive, and thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. #ACCDocket #legalops #legaloperations #ACCLegalOps
… thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. … Source: ACC Docket … Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet The environment. In-house counsel are up … The traditional legal paradigm of “staff up or send out” is no longer adequate with budget constraints and the need …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
India continues to be an increasingly attractive destination for foreign companies. Here are some key considerations for such global initiatives. #IndiaGC #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article India Bound M&A: A Checklist of Key Issues for General Counsel in Acquisitions Involving Indian Entities … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Urbanscape / Shutterstock.com Key highlights: Companies planning an acquisition … for foreign investors (as opposed to an Indian resident) is to pay at least fair market value at the time of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique farmer-owned cooperative structure, Jim Zappa's approach has proved effective as he helps America’s rural farmers run their farms and businesses.
… 03/02/2019 As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique … the art of communication. He even has a master’s degree in it (USC ’89). Yet he prides himself on his informal … only work if the top-level leadership buys in — and Zappa is a proponent (although he admits he doesn’t always get it …
Articles
Alexander J Bělohlávek, Law Offices Bělohlávek
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: Czech Republic
… Bělohlávek December 12, 2014 Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the ninth edition of Arbitration, a … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Partners Von Wobeser y Sierra SC www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 contents Arbitration 2014 contributing editors: Gerhard …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
As I step into my new chapter, I want to encourage you to continue exploring and growing so that you can step into your greatness as a lawyer, a team member, a leader, and whatever other roles are before you
… and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … This is my last article as a regular columnist for the Docket . For the person I was six years ago, this … But I have grown tremendously as a lawyer and an author in that time, which is allowing me to walk away from this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/09/2018
Performing a legal spend assessment provided a low-cost solution that required minimal effort and helped us accelerate conversion of our existing spend data into relevant metrics that we could leverage in order to inform future direction — including how the legal team could operate and better leverage outside counsel.
… spend data into relevant metrics that we could leverage in order to inform future direction — including how the legal … improved outside counsel management? This common question is posed frequently by legal operations professionals and … and how might we best leverage those data as the basis for decision making?” As is the case with many legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Chi-Hyoung Cho, Hwang Mok Park, P.C.
02/27/2004

Sample form required for foreign entities acquire newly issued stock in Korea.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: South Korea
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com Chi-Hyoung Cho Lex Mundi Member for Korea Hwang Mok Park, P.C. Website: www.hmplaw.com (Front) [Form No. 1] Foreign … 1, of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act, the above is notified. Year Month day Applicant (Signature or Seal) (or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/05/2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are upon us, and all eyes are on not just Paris — but also the companies and brands sponsoring the teams and competitors. Here are step-by-step instructions for in-house counsel seeking to align their company’s brand with the US Olympic & Paralympic teams. #ACCDocket #inhouse #ContractsCorner #USOlympics
… teams and competitors. Here are step-by-step instructions for in-house counsel seeking to align their company’s brand … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by InFocus.ee / Shutterstock.com With the buzz around the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the world is not only watching athletes who are at the top of their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/04/2024
ACC Hong Kong President Kat Kukreja and co-author Adrian Phoon explain how companies can comply with Hong Kong’s impending ESG Code.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Policy risk. Counsel needs to monitor and … risks even before they become legislated concerns for counsel and other functions to navigate. Supply chain … suppliers and contractors. Supply chain risk management is needed on multiple fronts, from tracking greenhouse …
03/02/2017

Supply Chain Transparency and Liability for Commercial Lawyers - presentation held in Melbourne 2 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
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Global Legal Group
07/16/2020
135 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding outsourcing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Global, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Paisner LLP BSN Bufete Sánchez Navarro, S.C. Centre for Outsourcing Research and Education (Core) Dana Avocats … by any means, digital or analogue, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden. Disclaimer This publication is for … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Fifth Edition Contributing Editor: …
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Carolyn Boyle
01/01/2013
2 pages

Recent rulings in federal and provincial courts have taken a tougher line against counterfeiters. One case involves Adobe Systems, Microsoft and Rosetta Stone; this article reviews that case as well as others that deal with piracy.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… . … a special supplement of ACC Docket 7 software on his website. The ruling is a first, as previously maximum statutory damages were … presented a minor, but statistically significant, risk of com- plications. In 2001, a class action was launched on the …
… ACC recently filed a petition for a writ of certiorari recommending that the US Supreme … conduct rules similar to New Mexico's 16-308(E), which is based on ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 3.8(e). … Ebner. To read the petition, please visit: http://www.acc.com/advocacy/upload/SupCtofNMvUSamicus060117.pdf . About ACC: …
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