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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample consulting agreement where contractor may be exposed to and obtain confidential or secret information.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Confidential and Secret Information October 18, 2016 This is a sample consulting agreement where contractor may be … affiliates worldwide including [AFFILIATE NAME] located in [CITY, COUNTRY] (hereafter "Company"); and [CONSULTANT … the creation and development of inventions and discoveries for products, equipment, materials, compositions, and …
Articles
Thomas Shutte, Russell Advocaten B.V., a member of Primerus
08/30/2016
3 pages

This article addresses how the management of a company has to consult the works council with respect to a number of important decisions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … t t he wo rk s co unc i l pr io r to tak ing certa i n dec is i o ns . That wa y, the wo rk s co unc i l can ac tive ly …
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Dr. Martin Eckert, MME Partners, a member of Primerus
03/06/2014
3 pages

Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a top location for data centers and cloud services. In Switzerland, privacy and data protection are respected both by law and in practice. Learn more about why Switzerland is such an attractive location.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… 2014 3 pages Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a top location for data centers and cloud services. In … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com After PRISM – Switzerland a Top Location for Data Centers …
Articles
Thomas Schutte, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
12/10/2015
3 pages

This article shows how reasonableness and fairness play a crucial and special role in Dutch law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … ne ss and fairne s s . Reaso nable ne s s and fairnes s is not a co ncre t e standard but will be fille d in depe …
Articles
Santiago Concha, Esq.
01/01/2014
4 pages

Colombia is a democratic nation that bases its real estate sector activity under the principle of respect for property rights, which are limited in accordance with the Constitution of 1991, the law and the prevalence of the common good. Colombia has developed local powers and responsibilities to regulate land use and its development for the purpose of political centralization and administrative decentralization. Learn more about the authority the government has over the management and use of land, particularly as it relates to environmental obligations and rural development.

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Interest Area: Real Estate, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… Santiago Concha, Esq. January 1, 2014 4 pages Colombia is a democratic nation that bases its real estate sector … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com The Real Estate Sector in Colombia By: Santiago Concha, …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
12/10/2015

This article describes how in case of an attack by hackers or accidental loss of personal data, companies can still keep calm and take the appropriate actions in order to mitigate the loss and damage.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Articles Keep Calm If the Database of Personal Data Is Being Hacked! - Hong Kong Author ONC Lawyers December 10, … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Employment, Privacy …
Articles
Cari Dominguez
10/19/2009

When most organizational leaders think of diversity initiatives, they tend to think of racial, gender and cultural diversity. Another aspect of workplace diversity that almost every organization has, but remains largely overlooked by most organizations today, is generational diversity.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… remains largely overlooked by most organizations today, is generational diversity. Resource Details Interest Area: … A recent report from The Conference Board found, for example, that 66 percent of organizations surveyed did … in Employment Act. For more information, see our website at www.eeoc.gov. ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting Don't just …
Articles
John K. Villa
11/01/2010

When would it be considered unethical for an attorney to enlist the aid of an undercover investigator? Learn what is and is not considered ethical conduct in this situation.

… November 1, 2010 When would it be considered unethical for an attorney to enlist the aid of an undercover investigator? Learn what is and is not considered ethical conduct in this situation. … by aCC and West. He can be contacted at jvilla@wc.com. You are general counsel for an importer of French …
Advocacy Filings
01/27/2010

Council on State Taxation amicus brief, TEXTRON V. US, 1/10

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent. On Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals … NEW YORK, N.Y. 10138 (212) 547-5400 EMAIL: arosen@mwe.com Becker Gallagher · Cincinnati, OH · Washington, D.C. · … CURIAE This brief amicus curiae in support of petitioner is filed on behalf of the Council On State Taxation …
Articles
ESET Netherlands; Eversheds Sutherland
08/10/2023
22 pages

This whitepaper provides an overview of the most important provisions of the NIS2 Directive, also known as the new version of the Network and Information Security Directive. NIS2 is a European directive aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the European Union (EU).

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Region: Global, European Union
… of the Network and Information Security Directive. NIS2 is a European directive aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the European Union (EU). Resource Details Interest Area: … can we expect from the NIS2? 9 What will the NIS2 mean for your organization? 11 Need help with the implementation … https://www.eset.com/nl/ …
09/08/2014

Wisconsin Pro Bono Sign-On Letter

… of Corporate Counsel and Wisconsin Chief Legal Officers for strengthening Wisconsin’s commitment to allow registered … who need legal services but cannot afford to pay. ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common … Strategist Association of Corporate Counsel sarwal@acc.com Evan P. Schultz Senior Counsel and Director of Advocacy …
Articles
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Michael Sanger
05/06/2016

This article is about cross-cultural management.

… Articles What Leadership Looks Like in Different Cultures Author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Michael Sanger May 6, 2016 This article is about cross-cultural management. Resource Details Interest … judgment, integrity, and people skills), the full recipe for successful leadership requires culture- specific …
Articles
10/21/2015

This article shows 10 things you should know about EU data protection reform.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… of, EU residents. One of the more significant changes is that data processors established in the EU will fall … start considering the future rules and what they mean for their business, not least as there are potentially some … Alto | Paris | Shanghai | Silicon Valley | fieldfisher.com Your contacts Hazel Grant Partner t: +44 (0)20 7861 4217 …
Program Materials
Dan Fitz
07/08/2016

What is it about TED Talks that has made them such a phenomenon? Why are they so successful and what can we learn from them? Presenting effectively and with impact has changed over the years. Do you know your audience? Are you thinking about what they want to hear or what you want to say; factors that are not mutually exclusive. In the digital age with the 24/7 cycle of news, emails and instant messages, how do you reach your audience?

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Materials Write Like Ted Author Dan Fitz July 8, 2016 What is it about TED Talks that has made them such a phenomenon? … you want to say; factors that are not mutually exclusive. In the digital age with the 24/7 cycle of news, emails and … Think again. How butterflies self-medicate. A love poem for lonely prime numbers. Three things I learned while my …
Program Materials
Janice Forsyth -- vice president and deputy general counsel, Express Scripts, Inc.; Nancy Jensen -- managing director, Huron Consulting Group; Jonathan Mann -- general counsel & secretary, TAC Worldwide; Christopher Sheridan -- corporate attorney, Stock Equipment Company
10/19/2009

Today's economic climate heightens the urgency of securing the maximum value for your expenditures. How should you work with your in-house and outside colleagues to meet the CEO's and other management's value-added expectations? How can we effectively manage legal costs, both internally and outside counsel, while building and maintaining a productive and effective legal team with a positive work-life balance? This panel will discuss these and other important issues as the economic climate changes the legal profession.

… heightens the urgency of securing the maximum value for your expenditures. How should you work with your in-house … requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … sponsors, and/or the ACC. This ACC Annual Meeting material is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject …
Program Materials
Stefan Winghardt
06/02/2015

This presenter describes some typical projects, typical flaws in projects, differences between legal project management and<br />traditional legal advice, and tips/tools for legal project management.

… presenter describes some typical projects, typical flaws in projects, differences between legal project management … and<br />traditional legal advice, and tips/tools for legal project management. Resource Details Interest Area: … Project Project Management Legal Project Management is any undertaking characterized by the singularity of its …
Articles
Kathryn Weaver (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
06/27/2023
5 pages

Recently more countries in the Asia-Pacific region have introduced gender quotas, or targets, to increase female participation on boards of listed companies. This article takes a look at the impact of these measures and the progress made so far.

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Region: Hong Kong, South Korea, Global, India, Japan, China, Singapore
… Introduction Diversity & inclusion remains a priority for many businesses, even during these challenging times. A … greater female representation on corporate boards – it is not disputed that board gender diversity brings a wider … China & Hong Kong Employment Law https://www.seyfarth.com/people/kathryn-weaver.html …
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Checklists
Krystal Saab, General Counsel at Bodybuilding.com, Sherie L. Edwards, Vice President Corporate & Legal at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Co., and Brian P. Campbell, Chief Legal Officer at Trajector
06/06/2024
3 pages

What can you do after losing your in-house job? Below are tips for managing this difficult situation. It also includes steps to help you transition to a new role.

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Region: United States
… Author Krystal Saab, General Counsel at Bodybuilding.com, Sherie L. Edwards, Vice President Corporate & Legal at … can you do after losing your in-house job? Below are tips for managing this difficult situation. It also includes steps … immediately provided at time of termination). Confirm it is accurate – some employers have a policy to pay out sick …
Articles
By Hassan Mohsen Elhais, Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants
01/06/2015
4 pages

This article explains that UAE laws on Personal guarantee are slightly peculiar and Sharia Principles are inherent in its application at the courts.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com An Introduction to Personal Guarantee By Hassan Mohsen … practice in the UAE, the most secure and quickest method is the post-dated - and in some cases undated – cheque. This …
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Caroline Coops, Partner, and Wayne Leach, Head of Competition, King & Wood Mallesons
02/24/2021
5 pages

In his address to the Committee for Economic Development Australia, Chair Rod Sims announced the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Compliance and Enforcement priorities for 2021. The ACCC’s priorities for 2021 are consistent with their 2020 update, but COVID-19’s impact has been taken into account, in addition to the various competition, consumer and aw reform matters.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… 2021. A full copy of the speech can be found on the ACCC website. Why is this important? The ACCC’s priorities are consistent with … 2021 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/au/knowledge/insights …
Checklists
Campbells -A Meritas Firm
02/17/2012

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.

… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … by CAMPBELLS GEORGE TOWN-GRAND CAYMAN | WWW.CAMPBELLS.COM.KY 105 The Cayman Islands are located in the western … leading offshore financial centers and tourism accounts for 50% of its annual GDP. The Cayman Islands are one of the …
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Kazuki Okada and Shinsuke Kobayashi, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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: Japan
… Bruckhaus Deringer 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 publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
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Tiffani Alexander - vice president, general counsel and secretary, The Timberland Company
04/01/2008

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) goes beyond being compliant and ethical in today's business world. While more and more companies may just be realizing the value of CSR, The Timberland Company has been involved in this area for some time. This article describes their commitment to CSR.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… according to Wineberg, timber- land’s commitment to CSr is grounded in its four core values: humanity, humil- ity, … as well as caring about the quality of life for our com- munities and for our employees.” today, she says that … prod- ucts worldwide, can be found on the company’s website at www.timber- land.com. It emphasizes a commit- ment …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2022
Infosys Senior Corporate Counsel Vijita Verma advises new-to-in-house lawyers to remember: When it comes to closing deals, it’s all about people. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… Docket Article 4 Tips for Taking a People Approach to Deals Vijita Verma … Senior Corporate Counsel Vijita Verma advises new-to-in-house lawyers to remember: When it comes to closing deals, … and geographies, the one thing that I have come to believe is that it's all about people.   People management is an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
Asaf Alkoby didn’t always plan to be a lawyer; he was a professional volleyball player until his mid-20s, even making Israel’s national team. “Life was all about sports for me,” he jokes. But once he made the decision to pursue law, he set his sights on an in-house role at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Thirteen years and four roles later, Asaf reflects on what drew him to the company:
… making Israel’s national team. “Life was all about sports for me,” he jokes. But once he made the decision to pursue … Asaf reflects on what drew him to the company: “Teva is a leader in the industry, and it serves an important … until the deadline, Asaf designed the strategy, obtained buy-in from stakeholders, and liaised with local counsel and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
However many you need, you will certainly save enormous expense and generate far better outcomes by in-sourcing specialists. The trend is clear, and given the benefits, the number of in-house specialists is likely to keep rising over the next few years.
… Docket Article The Rise of the In-house Specialist Bjarne P. Tellmann Publication Date: … far better outcomes by in-sourcing specialists. The trend is clear, and given the benefits, the number of in-house … Why not just continue to leverage outside counsel for specialized expertise? The answer lies in the fact that …
Program Materials
Marc Edelman, Peter Hughes, Thomas Knapp, Alexander Winsberg
10/29/2014

With participation in sports fantasy leagues at more than 30 million people in the United States and Canada alone, the increasing impact on our society is undeniable. The question for ACC members, however, is what impact are these fantasy leagues having on the corporate world? Given that employees frequently manage and update their accounts during working hours, should employers and senior management be concerned? Are there viable concerns that intra-office gambling rings are thriving on company-issued hardware and software? How do we handle the various intellectual property issues? Dive into the legal landscape that surrounds these high-paced, high-stakes leagues to garner practical tips and safeguards to keep your company out of the penalty box.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Fantasy Leagues: How Much Is Truly Fantasy and How Much Is a Legal Nightmare? Author … Present. Internet fuels explosive growth. Ø Commissioner.com & RotoNews.com. Ø SportsLine.com, CBSSports.com. Yahoo! … instinct states 3. Negative advisory opinions and/or website language D. Statutory provisions E. Qui tam statutes …
Articles
Claudio Mattos, partner, and Vivian Sapienza Cardoso, associate, Demarest Advogados
03/13/2014

Except for Law No. 6729/79, which regulates the commercial concession between producers and distributors of land automotive vehicles, before 2002 there were no specific legal rules for distributorship agreements. This changed with the introduction of the Brazilian Civil Code. Read this article to learn more.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Franchise and Distribution: Which is the Right Model for Your Business Under the Brazilian Law Author Claudio … of land automotive vehicles, before 2002 there were not in Brazil specific legal rules for distributorship …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample workplace conduct policy.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… and Contracts Workplace Conduct Policy May 25, 2017 This is a sample workplace conduct policy. Resource Details … applies to all employees, vendors, customers and visitors. For purposes of this policy, smoking includes lighting, … smoking device. Impairment The illegal use of drugs in the workplace is prohibited. Employees are expected to …
Articles
Antonio Quezada and Jorge Luis Rodas Garcia
03/23/2015

Teeming with natural resources, sunshine, fertile lands and an educated workforce, Guatemala mirrors its Central American neighbors in both resources and the dichotomy of its socioeconomic structure. However, rampant crime and corruption, coupled with a byzantine legal landscape, can sometimes outweigh the advantages of this Central American nation of 15.7 million, the most populated in the region.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Guatemala
… and Advantages By Antonio Quezada (antonio.quezada@cemaco.com) and Jorge Luis Rodas García (jorge.rodas@nexuslegal.gt) … in general, with the widespread practice of corruption. It is hard to get anything done without shelling out some money for something that, in theory, should be free. Guatemalan …
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