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Phil Strauss
03/01/2010

Columnist Phil Strauss takes valuable lessons from the world of screenwriting and applies them to the role of general counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… my screen- writing hobby. FADE IN “Show, don’t tell.” This is perhaps the fundamental rule of screenwriting. Generally, … (or not) of the conflicts. When an ending is not working for me, I look back to the set- up. Is the ending not working … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Phil StrauSS is an attorney with Xerox litigation …
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
10/20/2014

This InfoPAK provides a primer to assist corporate counsel in recognizing issues related to government funded research and practical tips for managing the many related requirements and obligations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … ACC or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject, but … on Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP visit their website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com, or see the About the …
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Frank L Bernstein, Clifford A Ulrich and William G James, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
11/04/2014
19 pages

Patent enforcement proceedings in the United States.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… & 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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Annalisa Bloodworth, Assistant General Counsel at Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Alexander Holtan and Raymond Ramirez, Associates, and Blair Paige Scott, Commodities Regulatory Analyst, at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
08/26/2014

This article discussed the key factors to consider when thinking about developing a risk management program that uses financial derivatives

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… United States … Overview The fundamental concept of risk is that there are more scenarios that can occur than will … the use of financial derivatives to manage these risks. For example, a power producer that utilizes natural gas to … take a "long position" in (in other words, agree to buy ) natural gas futures contracts in an amount equal to the …
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Tarek Nakkach, Region Legal Counsel, UKIMESA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08/02/2021

In our capacity as in-house counsel, and regardless of our industry sector, we will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Find out some helpful tips on how to integrate AI into your practice.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Takeaways: - New Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being integrated into all industries. - In-house counsel need to be aware of the gaps in regulation and law for these emerging technologies. -In-house counsel need to be … bank’s intelligent automated assistant, or when we used a website and the AI bot replied to our complaints. Soon we may …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
08/19/2005

Employment and Labor Committee's Comments regarding the OFCCP's Proposed Systemic Compensation Discrimination and Self Evaluation Guidelines.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… (“Compensation Discrimination Guidelines”) and "Guidelines for Self-Evaluation of Compensation Practices for Compliance … collectively are referred to as the “Guidelines”). ACC is the only global bar association exclusively serving the … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACCA.COM methodology embraced by prior administrations, in which …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
SEC
04/23/2004

A sample agreement for the use of premises and related management services between two companies incorporated in China. Contains usage of premises, payment of utilization fees and related service charges, and improvement provisions among others.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Services Author SEC April 22, 2004 A sample agreement for the use of premises and related management services between two companies incorporated in China. Contains usage of premises, payment of utilization … City, Xinjiang Autonomous Region   WHEREAS:   (A) Party A is a limited liability company incorporated and in valid …
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Bjarne Tellmann
04/01/2017

In his latest column, Bjarne Tellmann advises in-house counsel to consider three rules before getting a technology upgrade.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bjarne tellmann svP & generAL CounseL … nology can accelerate in-house performance. Often, this is an area where simplicity gets overlooked in favour of … have a highly inefficient contract man- agement process, for example, address the underly- ing roadblocks before you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/17/2020
Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.
… Seger Publication Date: 12/17/2020 Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often … (April 2012). ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com , where you can browse our resources by practice area or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

UK executive services agreement

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… a trial membership . … THIS EXECUTIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT is made the day of [DATE 1] � BETWEEN �(1) � [COMPANY] of … under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in respect of the appointment contemplated by this Agreement … become effective and neither party shall have any claim for compensation, costs or �otherwise against the other in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/04/2004

A sample executive service agreement between a London employer and an individual. Includes preconditions, renumeration, and commencement and duration provisions, among others.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Exhibit 4(b)(x) THIS EXECUTIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT is made the 4 th day of March 2004 BETWEEN (1) Lloyds TSB … under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in respect of the appointment contemplated by this Agreement … become effective and neither party shall have any claim for compensation, costs or otherwise against the other in
Articles
Luiz Navarro
Veirano Advogados
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: Brazil
… 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
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
11/15/2013

Sample form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for a professional golfer. This resource is to be viewed together with the <a href="http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1354336">"Sample P-1 forms for Golfer."</a>

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for a professional golfer. This resource is to be viewed together with the <a href="http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1354336">"Sample P-1 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Employers are continuing to examine how to properly identify, audit, and address equal pay issues within their organizations. To increase pay transparency and expand the limited “equal work” standard under federal law, US states have enacted pay equity laws that, among other things, prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work.
… prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work. Resource Details Interest … similar work and document the reasons for any differences in pay. If differences are determined to be due to sex, … that men and women be given equal pay for equal work. Work is “equal” if it requires “equal skill, effort, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
After much consideration and research, my predictions for the hottest legal trends in 2021 are below, recognizing that there is carryover from last year’s list and their critical status has only increased.
… After much consideration and research, my predictions for the hottest legal trends in 2021 are below, recognizing that there is carryover from last year’s list and their critical status …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
More than a popularity contest, building strong work relationships can also help you do your job more effectively.
… Docket Article Be Proactive: 5 Ways for In-house Legal Teams to Build a Better Relationship with the … unless it’s absolutely necessary — like when a crisis is happening. As a result, legal departments often end up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2022
As a key element of an effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, mentorship can take many forms. #ACCDocket #mentorship

… through their careers. A key tool to achieve this goal is creating opportunities for mentorship, both formal and informal. Young or … Lawyers Forum “It’s so important that they feel included in the fabric of the organization,” says Jenea M. Reed, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
Not a registered patent attorney? Follow these tips to ensure the application describes, claims, and illustrates your company's invention properly. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Evaluating Patent Applications Prepared by Outside … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Focus on the right to exclude . Given the … will own the right to exclude this conduct once a patent is granted.   Scrutinize at least one claim set. You cannot …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2021
In-house lawyers understand the regulatory risks of a data breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked.
… Docket Article 4 Steps In-house Counsel Must Use to Prepare for a Breach Daniel … breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked. Resource Details Interest …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/26/2022
Excel but remember if you over-do it, you may burn out. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Source: ACC Docket … “Too good at your job,” you wonder. “Is that even a thing?” Believe it or not, there are ways in which stellar performance may create some unintended consequences. You can decide for yourself whether the benefits of being a super-employee …
Articles
CEB
10/18/2016
13 pages

This brief article provides an overview of the cultural values that shape interpersonal communications.

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Source: Resource Library
… have changed since the time of publication. A FRAMEWORK FOR MEMBER CONVERSATIONS The mission of The Corporate Executive Board Company is to create revolutionary economic advantage for leaders of … , AND COMMU NICATIONS PRACTIC E www.cec.executiveboard.com © 2011 The Corporate Executive Board Company. All Rights …
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CEB Communications Leadership Council
10/22/2014

A detailed presentation containing graphs, charts, and checklists on developing a global business mindset.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… have changed since the time of publication. A FRAMEWORK FOR MEMBER CONVERSATIONS The mission of The Corporate Executive Board Company is to create revolutionary economic advantage for leaders of … , AND COMMU NICATIONS PRACTIC E www.cec.executiveboard.com © 2011 The Corporate Executive Board Company. All Rights …
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Aurélie Vanden Broecke
03/01/2015

In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you are never far away from the capital, an airport or the four neighboring countries: France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium
… Vanden Broecke March 1, 2015 In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you … and recent wage restraint, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Corruption … www.nato.int Belgium Tourism Office www.visitbelgium.com SH O P W IN D O W W IT H B EL G IU M C H O C O LA TE © E …
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Practical Law Company
02/09/2017
49 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in Switzerland. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.

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Region: Switzerland
… Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association of Corporate Counsel 1025 … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/3-520-1761. This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate crime, fraud and …
Articles
Irene Kosturakis, Michael Locklar
05/01/2010

Patent infringement lawsuits are unavoidably expensive, but there are alternatives to conventional cost-adding inclinations — adding an expert, taking one more deposition, or filing a sur-sur-reply. Explore five in-depth tips that will help you stay in your litigation budget and come home with a win.

… 2010 ACC Docket 41 May 2010 A patent infringement lawsuit is among the most complex, expensive and consequential cases … at el Paso. she can be contacted at irene_kosturakis@bmc.com. MICHaeL LoCKLar is a partner in Jackson Walker LLP’s … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable LLP
01/31/2023
4 pages

A sample end user license agreement between an authorized user and a company, covering specific terms and conditions of usage such as license grant, restrictions, user obligations, proprietary rights, feedback and submission, liability limitations, indemnity, and a governing law clause (United States).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… LICENSE AGREEMENT Effective as of [DATE] IMPORTANT – THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU ("You" or the "Authorized … CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THIS {TITLE} (the or this "EULA") AS THEY GOVERN YOUR … of this EULA. This EULA permits you to use and access for personal or business purposes only the __________ (i) on …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample computer network acceptable use policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample computer network acceptable use policy. Resource … by far the most common is granting access to employees for performance of their job functions. This access carries … The process of writing or updating a "blog," which is an online, user-created journal (short for "web log"). Instant …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/07/2013

Sample document retention policy with accompanying chart.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… . … DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY The purpose of this policy is to provide a system for complying with document retention laws, ensure that the … of time. Answer is unclear; recommend same as above; online submissions of resumes may be discounted but no …
Program Materials
Dan Puterbaugh, Monica Reinmiller and Sarah Sederstrom
04/11/2016

Map out key areas of compliance and risk management that can be addressed through effective contract management. Discuss contracting best practices that experienced in-house practitioners have developed to support compliance and risk management. Explore tips for performing a contract risk audit to identify contracts where additional language should address major risks. Identify best practices and tools that your peers use to analyze and address key risks posed by a proposed contract.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… to support compliance and risk management. Explore tips for performing a contract risk audit to identify contracts … employment agreements, etc.) Questions to ask: What is the business model? What does your overall risk matrix / … Guidelines for Creating Enforceable Contracts Online - (Quick Counsel) …
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Rees W. Morrison, Richard B. Grisham
01/01/2000

What are the options available to U.S. companies for providing legal services to overseas clients? Examine the advantages and disadvantages of the models currently in use to choose the right fit for your company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1, 2000 What are the options available to U.S. companies for providing legal services to overseas clients? Examine the … the corporations internal con trol mechanism This control is especially important for U.S.-based companies that must … in which they often evolve within single company Most U.S com panies begin with home-based services then gradually …
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