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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Many corporations have focused charitable activities within a corporate foundation to better manage their charitable giving. With such a close connection between a corporate foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be undertaken regarding any proposed transaction between the related business and the foundation.
… foundation and its related corporation’s business, there is potential for inadvertent self-dealing. Careful planning must be … foundation can directly engage with third-party vendors to buy or lease equipment and supplies. Sharing of employees …
Articles
Jocelyn Allison
07/30/2009

Work-life balance and other issues still challenge women GCs.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to go in-house. She was working as a patent attorney for Pennie & Edmonds LLP, now part of Jones Day, in New York … needed to be done,” Pasquale said. Eight years later, she is corporate vice president for legal and chief counsel at … © 2003-2009, Portfolio Media, Inc. http://www.law360.com ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting Don't just survive. Thrive! …
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Pakhi Garg
09/27/2023
17 pages

This article discusses India's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence ecosystem, including some key areas where AI is likely to have the greatest impact and strategies for in-house counsel.

… Articles India’s Growing Role in AI Innovation: Notes for In-house Counsel Author Pakhi Garg September 27, 2023 17 … intelligence ecosystem, including some key areas where AI is likely to have the greatest impact and strategies for … or relying on Indian legal search engines like SCC Online or Manupatra that primarily employed keyword matching …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/31/2017

This is a sample limited copyright license agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… License Between Grantor and Grantee May 31, 2017 This is a sample limited copyright license agreement. Resource … Exhibit A (collectively, the " Licensed Property "), only for the limited, specific purpose described herein (the “ … may reproduce, print and/or publish the Licensed Property in accordance with the Authorized Purpose only. The …
Articles
Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP)
10/20/2023
2 pages

This is a brief outline of recent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) developments, together with links to additional materials.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: United States
… Articles Timely ESG Updates for Public Companies Preparing Annual Reports Author Paul A. … Huber (Latham & Watkins LLP) October 20, 2023 2 pages This is a brief outline of recent environmental, social, and … disclosure addresses these considerations. https://www.lw.com/en/practices/environmental-social-and-governance …
Benchmarking and Research Data
National Cancer Institute
11/01/2004

This report presents an overview of the state laws that affect the uses of tissue and associated data in research. Includes a chart showing the requirements for the conduct of tissue research state by state and a table compiling state statutes.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Use of Human Tissue Specimens and Associated Data for Research Author National Cancer Institute November 1, … laws that affect the uses of tissue and associated data in research. Includes a chart showing the requirements for … reflects the status of state laws as of November 2004. It is not intended as legal advice, but as an outline of the …
Articles
William B. Lytton and Jeffrey B. Kindler
04/01/1997

A fictitious dialogue between inside and outside counsel in today’s world of alternative billing techniques, first-class airfares, unnecessary research and overstaffing.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… following dialogue presented at ACCA 1996 Annual Meeting is fictitious product of the imag inations of William Lytton … firms Honestly athan Ide newly appointed general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics Inc is told on … There used to be fac tory there belonging to multinational com pany but Al Dunlap took over the company few years ago …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2015
Contract language is limited and stylized — it's analogous to software code. It's possible to train your contracts personnel in how to draft and review contracts consistent with a set of guidelines.
… A. Adams Publication Date: 09/22/2015 Contract language is limited and stylized — it's analogous to software code. … at the clearer end of the spectrum show plenty of room for improvement. For example, see the analysis by one of the … consumers of contract language. Books, seminars, and online materials are available to help them. But — and here's …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2016

This is a sample promissory note between two Delaware limited liability companies.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Two Delaware Based Corporations November 10, 2016 This is a sample promissory note between two Delaware limited … . … PROMISSORY NOTE U.S.$[X] New York, New York [DATE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [BORROWER], a Delaware … as to which the Lender shall have notified the Borrower in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2020
This article summarizes the types of COVID-19 lawsuits that have been filed relating to the workplace, nursing homes and contractual breach/failure to perform theories. We also provide an overview of the product liability lawsuits that will likely follow in the wake of the coronavirus.
… Docket Article Litigation is Going Viral: The Legal Landscape During COVID-19 Trevor … implementing safety measures seems the prudent decision for businesses, it is not without its own risks. In an … postponed, rather than canceled, is a “pretext” to allow online ticket sellers to  avoid giving refunds . Similarly, a …
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William B. Eck, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
06/01/2018
5 pages

This article uses the top ten considerations as a roadmap for acquirers and their counsel when seeking to acquire a physician practice in the United States.

… Articles Top 10 Considerations to Avoid Pitfalls in Physician Practice Acquisitions (United States) Author … This article uses the top ten considerations as a roadmap for acquirers and their counsel when seeking to acquire a … regulation of the health care provider industry. Once it is decided to acquire a physician practice, among the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/04/2022
Can you freely speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions with a clear "yes,” says Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions … 70 countries around the world. Their latest report makes for depressing reading. See Freedom on the Net 2021 . Among … at least some of the time." "Two thirds of students say it is acceptable to shout down a speaker to prevent them from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2022
Wish for at least a few failures and a meaningful life, and you’ll find a much deeper, more satisfying success. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday
… Docket Article Career Path: What Should We Wish For? James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 08/29/2022 Wish for … at work with something like: "I wish you every success in your new endeavors." Now, when I think back, this was wrong to write. A person who is successful at everything has no reason to question the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/05/2022
A chunk — about 10 percent — of the people you communicate to or with won’t get you — and that’s OK, tells Career Path author James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
… usually so focused on their priorities, and so busy in general, that they spend little or no time on social … by the business benefit I got from meeting with peers. As for social media, I barely gave it a moment’s thought. I … got questions, though. Maybe you can help me understand. Is it possible to post anything of substance without …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2023
How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack offers 4 helpful tips #AI #ChatGPT #Risk #ACC #ACCDocket
… 04/10/2023 How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack … permissions Banner artwork by Camilo Concha / Shutterstock.com Your sales leaders may groan. Marketing will roll their … Below are four steps to get started. 1. Explain why proof is vital. The Federal Trade Commission has warned US …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/17/2023
Pretending isn’t dishonest when it’s where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau.
#ACCDocket #fakery #inhouse
… where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau. … Development Source: ACC Docket … Today’s topic is Fakery .  Last time we talked about Equanimity , in the … are mindful of their thoughts and actions: the possibility for fakery.   What does fakery have to do with work? Let’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2023
Ready to chat with your AI assistant? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack teaches us how to effectively communicate with these tools. #AI #OpenAI # #MachineLearning #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.com Who do you speak with first as your workday begins? Your … thanks to the AI “chat” revolution.  The role of AI is set to expand in legal practice. More flexible APIs … as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And that is one of the main purposes for prompt engineering.   But a broader view reveals more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/20/2023
Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains how being skillful in administrative tasks can boost your career success in this Career Path series, The ABCs of Work by James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #Abcsofwork
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today we discuss why learning how to Xerox for yourself will help your career in surprising ways.   Last … impressive tally. Today we discuss why learning to Xerox is your path to bigger workplace success.  Were you just …
Press Release
09/29/2016
… serves the needs of more than 2,000 lawyers practicing in corporations and other organizations throughout Europe, … across the continent, including expanding opportunities for professional development, networking, and benchmarking. … resources.”   Lueers, based in Verizon’s Frankfurt office, is responsible for managing the company’s law department in
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Claudia T. Salomon, Latham & Watkins LLP
04/16/2014

The choice of venue for an international arbitration can cause significant repercussions once a dispute arises. So parties should choose carefully, depending on their specific concerns. This article offers insights from the book, Choice of Venue in International Arbitration, co-edited by Claudia Salomon, Latham & Watkins partner and global co- chair of the firm's International Arbitration Practice.

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Source: Resource Library
… Latham & Watkins LLP April 16, 2014 The choice of venue for an international arbitration can cause significant … Kong and Japan. The Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi is Latham & Watkins’ associated office in the Kingdom of … Partner, New York T +1.212.906.1230 E claudia.salomon@lw.com LATHAM & WATKINS continued Choice of Venue in
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Jarosław Kruk and Aleksandra Matwiejko-Demusiak, Kruk and Partners Law Firm
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: Poland
… 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 …
Articles
Kyungsun Kyle Choi and Liz Kyo-Hwa Chung, Kim & Chang
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.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: North Korea
… 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 …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
14 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Vietnam and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Vietnam
… Articles Asia-A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Vietnam Author Meritas … Investment and Expansion VIETNAM Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … and Hanoi. CONTACT: SESTO E VECCHI sevecchi@russinvecchi.com.vn NGUYEN HUU MINH NHUT nhmnhut@russinvecchi.com.vn +84 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
10/14/2014

This checklist presents key steps to consider regarding information security incidents.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Documentation Seek advice from legal counsel on methods for protecting, preserving, and documenting digital evidence … because the general counsel or other corporate counsel is involved • Assemble the incident response team. Depending … Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10 § 1347 et seq. Maryland Md. Code Com. Law §§ 14-3501 et seq., Md. State Govt. Code §§ 10-1301 …
02/19/2014

Amicus letter from Association of Corporate Counsel supporting Citco Defendants’ privilege arguments in Anwar v. Fairfield Greenwich, Ltd., Master File No. 09-CV-00118 (VM)

… over the law from other countries. This U.S. respect for laws from elsewhere is especially important to in-house lawyers, whose employers’ … gave to his Dutch client. 2 See http://advocacy.acc.com/tags/privilege/ (listing recent briefs, letters, and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/01/2017

This is a sample escrow agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts A Sample Escrow Agreement August 1, 2017 This is a sample escrow agreement. Resource Details Interest Area: … Agent agrees to hold and disburse the Escrow Deposit in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable or responsible for the collection of the proceeds of any check payable or …
Advocacy Filings
09/18/2013

ACC Amicus Brief - Anwar v. Fairfield Greenwich, LTD.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… over the law from other countries. This U.S. respect for laws from elsewhere is especially important to in-house lawyers, whose employers’ … gave to his Dutch client. 2 See http://advocacy.acc.com/tags/privilege/ (listing recent briefs, letters, and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a sample escrow agreement involving establishment and administration of the escrow deposit.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Escrow Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a sample escrow agreement involving establishment and … Agent agrees to hold and disburse the Escrow Deposit in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable or responsible for the collection of the proceeds of any check payable or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
The German Institute for Compliance (DICO) and the German Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics (BME) have recently published an English version of the DICO Guideline “Antitrust Compliance – Cornerstones for Effective Compliance Programs”. This article provides a brief overview of the background and the contents of the guideline.
… Docket Article German Institute For Compliance Issues Guideline on Antitrust Compliance Thilo … that seeks to provide pragmatic and effective guidance, in particular for small and mid-sized companies. Cornerstone … and the contents of the guideline. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure Although this quote — …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Association of Corporate Counsel, compiled by Regina Freitas, Senior Manager & Assistant General Counsel
02/10/2023
8 pages

This sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data for litigation purposes. It also includes a sample template of a Record Preservation Notice Email.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data forfor which any litigation (legal suit or proceeding) is initiated or “reasonably anticipated” (“Matter”). 2. … are emails (with or without attachments), voicemails, online calendars, telephone and other logs, instant …
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