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… Global: How Do I Advise My Company While it Expands Into New Markets? Available On-Demand - Publication Date: … the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various … Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets. … Going Global: How Do I Advise My Company While …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
There is much to feel sad and maybe even angry about, and yet, there are silver linings all around us.
… Docket Article How to Keep a Positive Mindset in the COVID-19 Era Elizabeth A. Colombo Publication Date: 12/14/2020 There is much to feel sad and maybe even angry about, and yet, … to a halt. This is indeed a surreal and difficult time for us all. Human beings lost their lives and, sadly, …
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ACC
01/14/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Small Law Department eGroup and the WMACCA Chapter eGroup, addresses the issues of acquiring insurance for in-house counsel, specifically covering malpractice protection, insurance prices and policies and additional resources.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… eGroup, addresses the issues of acquiring insurance for in-house counsel, specifically covering malpractice … from their corporate client and/or its shareholders? Is it necessary or advisable to obtain Employed Lawyer … activities, and moonlighting. We found a better price by buying an add-on through our existing carrier rather than a …
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John Ross
09/01/2006

Read the musings of John Ross on his career stops and adventures.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… past nine years, earning me three trailers — my rewards for some long hours and a good measure of angst, and … Traveling further south along the ledge, the next stop is an arrange- ment of Lucite® monuments — a museum, if you … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Traveling on the Ledge By John Ross John B. Ross is the …
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Todd H. Silberman - Vice President and General Counsel, Xpress Carriers.
11/01/2009

Even with the pressure of bankruptcy filings bearing down on you, Todd Silberman highlights the importance of taking time away from the stress to regain focus and perspective.

… Resource S ome of you may have expe- rienced a filing for Chapter 11 and even Chapter 7 bankruptcy with your com- pany. Those of you who have not experienced this may have some real concerns that it is on the not-so-dis- tant horizon. If you are in the latter …
Advocacy Filings
10/05/2006

An ACC letter supporting Ohio's adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5, which covers multi-jurisdiction practice.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACCA.COM February 15, 2006 Richard A. Dove Director of Attorney … area), Northeast Ohio, and Southwest Ohio. I. Support for Ohio’s Adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5 ACC supports the … and we wish to encourage the state to clarify what we hope is an oversight. ACC believes that pro bono legal services …
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Laura Martínez-Sanz and Jaime González Gugel, Oliva-Ayala Abogados
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: Spain
… 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
02/27/2023
8 pages

This is a sample software subscription and services agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Services Agreement February 27, 2023 8 pages This is a sample software subscription and services agreement. … developing or has developed “Software” (as defined below) for use by subscribers. B. Subscriber desires to subscribe to … Information of [COMPANY]. “Documentation” means [COMPANY]’ online help, user guide, installation guide and release notes …
Astrid Ablasser-Neuhuber and Florian Neumayr
06/21/2014

This resource is an overview on cartel regulations in Austria.

… and Florian Neumayr June 21, 2014 This resource is an overview on cartel regulations in Austria. Resource … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … tion, the FCA has published a leniency handbook on its website. 23 Elements of the leniency/immunity programme What …
… and faster turnarounds. Learn the most effective way for corporate legal teams to comply with privacy and data … content includes webcasts, in-person events, and online training materials that will help you stay ahead of … Professionals ACC Legal Operations, a section of ACC, is a member-driven organization that supports corporate legal …
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John K. Villa
11/01/2008

Discusses ACC's response to and position on the FAS 5 Exposure Draft, and what proposed amendments to the FAS 5 ACC has put forth.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… loss contin- gencies. Evaluating litigation risk for public disclosure can risk waiver of the attorney-client … of the ACC’s comments on the proposed amendment, which is reprinted below. August 8, 2008 Mr. Robert H. Herz … would not warrant the harm that they would inflict on com- panies and their shareholders. ACC is a bar association …
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Keji Ayorinde, Nora Naylor, Leonard Sherer, Ruthie White
05/19/2015

Briefly cover the main employment issues and regulations you need to keep in mind; Discuss the basics of addressing employment issues such as ADA and accommodation, overtime pay, FLSA classification compliance and leave, and training staff on key employment issues; and Cover emerging issues such as social media, diversity programs, genetic information discrimination, class action waivers and more.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
…  -­‐  Houston,  Jackson  Lewis  P.C.   So,  What  Is  Going  On?  A  Lot!   Emerging  Trends:   •  NLRB  Back …     13   CPA  (cont.)     §  Examples  (from  the  NLRB  website)   •  Two  or  more  employees  discussing  pay  or …  company  that  provides  warehouse  workers  to   Amazon.com   –  The  workers  "retrieved  products  from  the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
05/12/2014

This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP May 12, 2014 This is a sample HIPAA policy and procedure document for organizations to give to employees. Resource Details … preceding calendar year in the manner specified on the HHS website. If a law enforcement official states to the Plan …
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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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
From navigating rapid growth to fostering diversity, Jamie Oh, Twitch’s associate general counsel, shares insights on thriving in the ever-evolving world of Big Tech. #ACCDocket #Top30s
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … TwitchCon events in Amsterdam and San Diego. The team is now focusing on understanding French legal requirements … strong relationships in the workplace. https://vimeo.com/839143376/a5e8401df7?share=copy Jamie Oh's acceptance …
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 …
ACC
12/01/2019
1 pages

See who's moving up in the world of in-house law.

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Region: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
… Author ACC December 1, 2019 1 pages See who's moving up in the world of in-house law. Resource Details Interest Area: … group at Brown Rudnick. (Washington, DC) Keeley Aleman is promoted to senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for Waters Corp. Aleman previously served as vice president, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample redacted letter of understanding.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Redacted Letter of Understanding June 26, 2017 This is a sample redacted letter of understanding. Resource … on Plat numbers XXX and XXX, Plat Book __, Folio __ [ fill in the blanks ] in the Howard County, Maryland land records. … 2 agrees to expedite its efforts in recording the deeds for transfers of open space lots from Company 1 to Company 2 …
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: 05/03/2019
What has been fueling this recent rise in in-sourcing? And more importantly, what can corporate legal teams that don’t perform eDiscovery in-house learn from it? Three separate forces are contributing to this trend.
… Docket Article It’s Time to Bring eDiscovery In-house Bob Rohlf Publication Date: 05/03/2019 What has been … Source: ACC Docket … Sponsored content from Exterro For several years, the largest enterprises with substantial … are contributing to this trend. In-house legal spending is increasing In 2018, the  2nd Annual Blickstein …
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 …
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Phil Strauss - president, San Francisco Bay Area ACC-A Chapter
04/01/2006

Sexual harassment, terminations of family providers, criticism of job performance--these are issues that strike at basic human needs of security and self-esteem. The best way to mitigate these inevitable emotional issues is to avoid surprises.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… The best way to mitigate these inevitable emotional issues is to avoid surprises. Resource Details Interest Area: … Carter. Surprises are not, however, fun in employment law. For the small law practitioner dealing with employ- ment … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! By Phil StrauSS Phil …
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