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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/09/2007
6 pages

This document outlines the principal elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures, and is organized into four sections. The first section describes … The third section sets forth the controls and procedures for the review and recording of financial information. The … which is posted on the Company's intranet and external website; (2) Disclosure Timeline, which identifies the …
Advocacy Filings
07/14/2008

ACC's Comment to the ABA on their proposed in-house counsel registration rule.

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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.acc.com STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (ACC) … for Registration of In-House Counsel (Model Rule). ACC is a long-time advocate for multijurisdictional practice … quite easy to call or otherwise verify (for instance, on a website) a lawyer’s employment if it is doubted by the bar. …
Program Materials
Matthew Forsyth <br />Vice President and Assistant General Counsel <br />Sapient Corporation <br />Steven Friedman <br />Shareholder <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C. <br />Shellie Kyle <br />Assistant General Counsel <br />Kimball International, Inc. <br />Mariana Villa da Costa <br />Attorney <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C.<br />
10/25/2010

In today’s global economy, the need to send employees overseas remains strong. How are leading global organizations dealing with the challenges of effectively incentivizing international employees, without compromising their global budget? There are a myriad of details dealing with basic pay, perquisites, allowances, taxes, and benefits and issues regarding whether to establish local or global policies, which need to be resolved. These issues can haunt even sophisticated US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are extraordinarily expensive. Our panel of experts will provide a road map through all of these issues. From selecting the right person and developing a smart policy and strategy, to dealing with domestic pay, tax and benefits requirements, you will have all the tools to maximize the value of the assignment to the organization, while operating in a cost-efficient manner.

… US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are … … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 11:00am-12:30pm 204 - International …
Program Materials
Reid Cunningham, Robert Falk, Margo Lynn Hablutzel
10/18/2016

Extracting value from intellectual property assets through IP monetization activities is a major objective for many organizations. This session will provide an in-depth discussion of issues to consider when assessing and valuing patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret assets for possible commercialization. The panel will review the IP monetization programs, transactions, and structures available and provide strategies for structuring and building successful deals based on asset attributes, desired outcomes, and governing legal principles (e.g. standing, enforcement, royalty structures, and reserved rights).The panel will also include guidance for engaging key stakeholders to establish an IP strategy that supports monetization activities worldwide.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… property assets through IP monetization activities is a major objective for many organizations. This session will provide an in-depth … Exclusive Licensing Deal You Will Sell Toys on Your Website and at All Foundation Events You Will Promote Sales …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
05/22/2024
19 pages

This presentation highlights key results from ACC's 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey and offers 12 reasons why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and the organization's board.

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Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… These areas are often the greatest source of legal risk for organizations. Having the CLO deeply engaged in these … why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and Board. acc.com | slide 2 … the table among top executives and board members, the CLO is better positioned to offer invaluable legal insights in
Articles
Yaroslav Teklyuk and Valeriia Tryfonova, Vasil Kisil & Partners
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Ukraine
… Vasil Kisil & Partners November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The auction announcement is published on the official website of the state body on bankruptcy issues and the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
In this article we compare the statutory regimes in Singapore, PRC and Indonesia, with respect to termination entitlements and claims.
… When Employment Ends: Updates on Entitlements and Claims in Asian Jurisdictions Grant Spooner George Cooper … dismissal “without just cause or excuse.” The bases for termination in PRC and Indonesia are more restrictive. Severance pay. There is no statutory entitlement to severance pay under …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
By any account, Chris Murphy Ives, the vice president and deputy general counsel for HP, is a successful lawyer. There’s a chance he could have been an equally successful actor.
… Murphy Ives, the vice president and deputy general counsel for HP, is a successful lawyer. There’s a chance he could have been … actor. “I figured the two professions are pretty similar in a number of ways,” he explains. “So, I thought I’d try the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2015
Papanikitas was also drawn to the opportunity to join a new, lean legal team that tackles the broad range of legal challenges that Kimberly-Clark Australia encounters. He insists that every day is different because of that wide range of legal issues.
… Australia encounters. He insists that every day is different because of that wide range of legal issues. … architects relish the end product, whatever that may be. For a lawyer, a tangible end product can be difficult to … inspiration and maybe competition. “My brother worked in the fastmoving consumer goods industry, so I had seen …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2015
Dart Enterprises, where Ward Sykes is vice president of corporate and legal, is the parent company of Dart Realty, the developer of Camana Bay and the company responsible for the beautifully engineered community.
… Docket Article Putting Shovels in the Ground—Development in the Cayman Islands Laurie … Date: 02/01/2015 Dart Enterprises, where Ward Sykes is vice president of corporate and legal, is the parent … the developer of Camana Bay and the company responsible for the beautifully engineered community. Resource Details … …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/13/2021
Here are five top tips for GCs and HR directors to consider implementing as the way we work continues to evolve.
… Docket Article 5 Key Employment Law Considerations for Business in the Middle East Bhavik Desai Luke Tapp Publication Date: … as often as necessary. The key to doing this successfully is making sure the workforce is included in the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
According to David Cohen, the general counsel of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), “a good general counsel is the proverbial 12th man in every department of the organization. A GC is one of the few executives that touches every primary area of the business. As such, a good GC can provide advice that fits within the big picture of an organization.”
… National Football League (NFL), “a good general counsel is the proverbial 12th man in every department of the … and act like a true business person in meetings. Think for the future. While the CEO and CFO may never feel it is … and expectations. By engaging your team, and getting their buy-in on department objectives, they are more likely to have …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
Just as a doctor would recommend vaccination and inoculation based on their analysis of past symptoms of a disease, the in-house lawyer often uses past disputes, regulatory actions and controversies to predict future risks. Here is where precedent plays such an important part of what in-house counsel rely on in performing their jobs.
… based on their analysis of past symptoms of a disease, the in-house lawyer often uses past disputes, regulatory actions and controversies to predict future risks. Here is where precedent plays such an important part of what … the industry largely self regulates, making it difficult for lawyers to accurately predict potential risks. Uber …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
Participating on panels of fellow legal professionals is another superb way to share what you’ve learned, exchange experiences with your peers, and increase your visibility among your professional contacts. Before seeking to become a serial panelist, however, you should consider taking a number of steps to ensure that you are successful in this effort.
… Participating on panels of fellow legal professionals is another superb way to share what you’ve learned, exchange … you’ve even moved into management and are responsible for directing other legal professionals. Now you have the … the agenda for the presentation, soliciting both input and buy-in from the panelists, learning which panelist wants to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
It was a comfortable spring day on March 23, 2017, when Yibing Mao, Marriott's chief legal counsel for Asia Pacific, walked into the retro-chic China Club.
… 23, 2017, when Yibing Mao, Marriott's chief legal counsel for Asia Pacific, walked into the retro-chic China Club. … for Asia Pacific, walked into the retrochic China Club in Hong Kong. She was there to receive the “General Counsel … excellent union for the companies’ shareholders. Starwood is especially strong in the Asia Pacific region, where it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Given the magnitude of the recent jurisdictional changes, all in-house business and litigation counsel — in corporations large and small, foreign and domestic — can benefit from learning about the new jurisdictional world the Court has created, why it is important, and what future developments might be in store.
… What Do the New Rules of Personal Jurisdiction Mean for In-house Counsel? Michael Paisner Publication Date: … the new jurisdictional world the Court has created, why it is important, and what future developments might be in store. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
Eleanor Lacey looks to impact her company in more ways than just legal. She considers herself a strong advocate for family friendly policies. After working in-house for over 30 years, she reflected on why she loves being a general counsel.
… Date: 09/01/2017 Eleanor Lacey looks to impact her company in more ways than just legal. She considers herself a strong advocate for family friendly policies. After working in-house for over … and united threat management. Right now, the focus is on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
Today, Allison Despard is the general counsel of labor and employment in the Asia Pacific region for Honeywell International, Inc., an American conglomerate that produces all kinds of products — from home thermostats to fluorine chemicals to turbo engines — and sells them to individuals, governments, and large corporations.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2017 Today, Allison Despard is the general counsel of labor and employment in the Asia Pacific region for Honeywell International, Inc., an American conglomerate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
As more companies look to expand overseas, more global GCs confront tougher decisions for how to manage expansion while mitigating risk.
… overseas, more global GCs confront tougher decisions for how to manage expansion while mitigating risk. Resource … Management Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Line of sight. In order to get a handle on the changing regulatory … the global GC often has a seat at the management table, is seen as a trusted partner to the C-suite and board, and is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Given the significant financial benefits tempting whistleblowers, and the knowledge that a whistleblower could thwart the benefits of cooperation, companies are increasingly incentivized to self-report violations of the law.
… products may be exported, where they can be exported, and for what purpose they can be exported. Task of multitasking. In-house counsel will need to review the rules, regulations, … in order to receive cooperation credit. This is an all-or-nothing approach that gives no credit for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Not having a government investigation end in a tragedy is largely contingent on planning, preparing, and executing a plan of action. In-house and outside counsel must have a cohesive objective and should work together to set the stage well before the investigators appear on the scene.
… Date: 05/01/2017 Not having a government investigation end in a tragedy is largely contingent on planning, preparing, and executing a … there is a possibility that the company will be headed for litigation. In-house counsel should provide senior …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
In-house counsel can greatly improve the arbitration process by providing a broader scope of review than allowed domestically by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) (and many similar state statutes), or internationally by the New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
… Appealing Michael A. Lampert Publication Date: 05/01/2017 In-house counsel can greatly improve the arbitration process … single arbitrator instead of a three-person panel — which is largely considered to be inefficient and expensive. The … The New York Convention sets arbitration standards for roughly 160 signatory nations regarding when a court can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
The solutions to cross-border legal problems do not always lie with seeking legal relief. Rather, one needs to think multidimensionally about the legal challenges that global organizations face, and also holistically about potential solutions — which may not be legally driven at all.
… Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Tailoring a policy. It is vital that your dispute resolution strategy is tailored to … offers a neutral forum to minimize the risk of litigation in the other party’s home court — thus minimizing the risks … best interests of the company, legally and commercially, for resolving the likely disputes. This is especially …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
The gray areas, and navigating through them, are what Patrick Kong finds most interesting about his job. As general counsel and head of compliance for Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded insurer, he is constantly looking for gray areas and figuring out the best way forward.
… about his job. As general counsel and head of compliance for Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded insurer, he is constantly looking for gray areas and figuring out the … COMPANY LIMITED, CHUBB GROUP All lawyers face them. In-house lawyers, in particular, need to see them for what …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
When an organization is blind to where its data resides and what is in it, it becomes impossible both to meet preservation obligations and comply with GDPR’s guidelines to protect and delete sensitive data. By understanding the full scope of the data, counsel can begin to assess the legal requirements involved with it.
… Barassi Publication Date: 11/01/2017 When an organization is blind to where its data resides and what is in it, it … to the organization. Preserve and protect. It is essential for legal departments to understand that preservation and … meet privacy and preservation demands. Leadership buy-in: The first step is a strategic decision made by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was fast-paced, exciting, and, most importantly, efficient. Under Harrison’s leadership, the company’s corporate culture prioritized answering to its shareholders, cutting extraneous clutter, and paving a clear pathway to success.
… Sullivan Publication Date: 05/01/2017 When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was … with his recommendation first — and reasoning afterward — is something he learned at Osgoode Hall Law School in … just communications theories — they’re tangible skills for success.    “It’s the classic legal memo model of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
Now the vice president for legal and corporate affairs of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Middle Americas — also known as Grupo Modelo in Mexico — Jimenez-Zorrilla fondly looks back on his professional career, and believes that every decision served as a crucial step that would ultimately lead him toward his dream of overseeing a global legal department.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2017 Now the vice president for legal and corporate affairs of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Middle Americas — also known as Grupo Modelo in Mexico — Jimenez-Zorrilla fondly looks back on his … preparing some information for a prospective client who is looking into a potential transaction in Mexico, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
Basketball played a role for Brent Irvin, vice president, and general counsel at Tencent Holdings Limited, giving him an opportunity to get his first glimpse of China.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2016 Basketball played a role for Brent Irvin, vice president, and general counsel at … Details … If you play basketball, you could find yourself in China someday. Maybe. In any case, basketball played a … in China. It was very different there then than it is today — I feel like there were more horses than cars on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/19/2019
This article includes some of Dr. Obama’s words of wisdom that can help you begin your company’s CSR program.
… keynote speech at SNP’s annual Transformation World event in Heidelberg, Germany. ( Compart Media GmbH ) Your company is a person, legally speaking. And shouldn’t that person be … CSR appears in many forms, whether in robust procedures for supply chain management, corporate donations, or an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/16/2016
Our team observes that general counsel struggle to manage outside lawyers while still preserving value and responsiveness alongside cost-effective results. While there are no “silver bullets,” we have listed five techniques for selecting and managing outside counsel without upsetting the applecart.
… Docket Article 5 Techniques for Selecting and Managing Outside Counsel Without Upsetting … a more capable or more expensive resource perform the work is also muda. Legal processes outsourcing’s non-traditional … almost always lead to clarity, better solutions, and buy-in. When issues arise, they can be resolved much more …
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