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How should in-house counsel find the balance between innovation and regulation? Join Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack in exploring the FTC’s new era of AI regulation. #AI #OpenAI #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mehaniq / Shutterstock.comIn a pivotal move reflecting the evolving landscape of … content such as images, text, and audio. This development is a clear indication of a regulatory shift that balances the rapid pace of AI innovation with the imperative need for consumer protection and ethical conduct. This evolving …
GCs can help themselves by hiring ESG deputies to prioritize a new era of ESG mandates, writes Mike Dillinger, USAA’s AVP of ESG and Strategic Programs.
… Docket Article How to Properly Staff for the Future of ESG Mike Dillinger Kristina Wyatt Hih Song … Docket … Banner artwork by Viktoria Kurpas / Shutterstock.com Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are … while simultaneously meeting business objectives. This is likely an unexpected and unwelcome prospect for many of …
Outside GC Partners Anita Drummond and Lakshmi Sarma Ramani provide 4 steps in-house counsel should utilize to ensure vendors implement efficient security measures that protect nonprofit organizations IT systems and data security. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Graphic Farm / Shutterstock.com All nonprofit organizations maintain an IT system that is critical to its operation. Nonprofits receive, process, … protected personal data, relying heavily on vendors. For that reason, a general counsel’s job is much easier if …
Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of generative AI in law — revisit ACC’s recent fireside chat with Microsoft’s CLO Hossein Nowbar. #Microsoft #AI #FiresideChat #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
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… Counsel Publication Date: 02/01/2024 Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of … Details … Banner artwork by Iconic Bestiary / Shutterstock.com ACC Global Board Member and Microsoft Chief Legal Officer … learning and development over fear of failure. What is the worst career advice he’s received? Avoid challenges! …
Understanding AI's role and legislative changes in law can significantly impact your career. Columnist Olga Mack offers insights on adapting and thriving. #InnovationInLaw #CareerProgression #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.comIn the multifaceted world of law, where artificial … the rules of the game, there's a powerful opportunity for every lawyer to craft a personal or department narrative … AI in your legal career The integration of AI in law is transforming the field, demanding a proactive approach …
Define expectations, establish requirements, insist on robust indemnification, and assemble your own response team advise Kate Krebs, chief privacy officer and senior counsel of American Electric Power Ohio and outside counsel Elizabeth Burgin Waller. #DataBreach #Ransomeware #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diyajyoti / Shutterstock.comIn May 2023, the CL0P ransomware gang wreaked havoc on … Moving into 2024, third-party vendor risk mitigation is taking center stage in the cybersecurity and data privacy … to attempt to address that risk. 1. Define expectations for early notification Early notice about a vendor’s incident …
Go ahead and play your strongest cards. Give yourself permission not to be good at everything. Find your lane and become exceptional at something that fits you. That’s what leads to real growth and the best and happiest career.
… TOO MUCH passion to my work,” or something similar. It is the original humble brag: Pick something that is clearly a … a sequoia sempervirens, obviously!). The NFL is notorious for asking oddball questions of pro prospects. The weakness … to a model that many people have about human performance, in which limitations are weighted more than assets. This way …
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) hosted its first-ever virtual conference in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan Huie — a recent American University Washington College of Law graduate and ACC Fellow — shares insights from the conference and how in-house and outside counsel can apply them to their careers.
… Counsel (ACC) hosted its first-ever virtual conference in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan Huie — a … while fostering a compassionate and empathetic environment for others. They are leaders for the organization when it … and attempt to predict where they will be tomorrow. It is here where outside counsel have the expertise required to …
In a rapidly shifting economy, a legal department's function can be called into question when foundational processes are slow or inefficient. Technology that automates and streamlines to improve document turnaround times are more critical than ever.
… Docket Article Legal Experts on Digital Transformation in Contract Management DocuSign Publication Date: 12/14/2020 … Docket … Organizations look to in-house law departments for more than just legal advice. Legal touchpoints are woven … many companies are rapidly shifting to survive, and more is expected from in-house counsel, the idea of digital legal …
A crisis can unfold in infinite ways, and economic recovery, whether your company’s or the economy’s, takes time. That means there will be changes — lots of them. Daily uncertainty and shifts in your job or employment status are all possibilities. But you will get through it.
… Docket Article Lessons for Leaders in a Time of Crisis Lisa Damiani Publication Date: 12/17/2020 … We are in a time of crisis now. The coronavirus pandemic is of unprecedented size, scale, duration, and impact. There …
Whether you are at a law firm or legal department, legal tech — and specifically Contract Management Software (CMS) — helps create that alignment. This article outlines five skills that CMS enhances that will help ensure your continued job security and career growth in an ever-changing legal market.
… career forward in unprecedented ways. The same opportunity is ripe for your taking too. Knowing the law is just table stakes. … well in building consensus, obtaining corporate and user buy-in, and implementing change in ways that leave no one …
That’s a startling number, even in a high stress field such as law. This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to focus on how in-house counsel can seek help for — and prioritize — their mental health.
… Date: 05/29/2019 That’s a startling number, even in a high stress field such as law. This May, in recognition … I want to focus on how in-house counsel can seek help for — and prioritize — their mental health. Resource Details … rate of mental health challenges that lawyers face is an enduring concern for me. Last year I wrote “The …
One of the most crucial sources for the decisions your business makes is its contracts. But what happens when those contracts are inaccessible or can only be viewed in segments, depending on the department involved? Being disconnected from the office meant processes would become even more fragmented than they already were.
… Docket Article Contract Visibility in Times of Remote Working Deena Williamson Publication Date: 11/23/2020 One of the most crucial sources for the decisions your business makes is its contracts. But what happens when those contracts are …
This article will be the first in a series of three that discuss the various benefits of legal technology for in-house teams, where to start in your technology journey, what to focus on, and how to make it a success.
… Date: 07/16/2019 This article will be the first in a series of three that discuss the various benefits of legal technology forin-house teams, where to start in your technology … Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … There is currently no shortage of hype regarding the benefits of …
In this article, we discuss some best practices for protecting trade secrets and guarding against allegations of trade secret misappropriation in failed corporate acquisitions or customer-supplier relationships.
… Docket Article Best Practices to Protect Trade Secrets in Failed Acquisitions and Customer Relationships Walton … 11/06/2019 In this article, we discuss some best practices for protecting trade secrets and guarding against allegations … information and business plans to determine if there is interest. In that case, the acquirer should enter into a …
In this article, we discuss three key areas that we believe AI will disrupt and how they will affect general counsel: (1) the automation of routine legal and compliance services and the corresponding repurposing of existing resources; (2) document assembly and analysis; and (3) the need to shift from tactical to strategic thinking.
… respect to the increased adoption of AI will be enormous. For example, the ability of artificial intelligence to handle … legal services AI’s automation of routine legal services is probably the most exciting change coming to legal … accompanying statements of work, license agreements, and buy/sell agreements, with little error. Although there are …
Research shows that female in-house counsel are more likely to earn less, take temporary leave from work, and face difficulties returning to work after said leave than their male counterparts. With these obstacles in mind, here are the lessons I’ve learned that can help fellow female in-house counsel as they start their careers in this industry.
… Docket Article 7 Tips for Women New to In-house Law Elizabeth A. Colombo … Women’s Day on March 8, my first article as ACCDocket.com’s Career Columnist will focus on advice for women new to … I’m on my company’s Corporate Citizenship Committee, which is committed to working in harmony with our community because …
This article sets out is an updated version of the introductory chapter of the Manual for Using Private Dispute Resolution Clauses in Business Agreements, which closely follows the text of the original edition.
… Groton Publication Date: 03/02/2019 This article sets out is an updated version of the introductory chapter of the Manual for Using Private Dispute Resolution Clauses in Business … Kevin McKearney at kevinmckearney@eversheds-sutherland.com. … This article sets out is an updated version of the …
Today’s legal department must perform at a much higher level than before — and at a lower cost. What was once considered world-class is now the baseline. Anyone working in-house knows what I mean.
… and at a lower cost. What was once considered world-class is now the baseline. Anyone working in-house knows what I … to take over this column from Bill Mordan, who wrote it for 10 years. Clearly, I have big shoes to fill. In the … roadmap. You can find out more at: www.globelawandbusiness.com/OLT/ . In the coming months, I may cover some of those …
This article explores the enforceability of non-compete covenants and suggests some drafting guidelines to improve the chances of implementing valid and enforceable non-compete covenants.
… Docket Article Non-Compete Covenants In Latin American Jurisdictions — Enforceability Challenges … P.C. Workplace law in Latin American (LATAM) jurisdictions is notoriously complex. The law on the enforcement of … competition while the employment relationship exists. For example, in Brazil, Article 482 of the Labor Code …
In-house lawyers are well positioned to advocate for social responsibilities that will benefit their employers. Read about how ACC Australia joined the vanguard of the social justice movement by supporting a call for constitutional (and other) reforms to empower First Nations people.
… Lori Middlehurst Karen Iles Publication Date: 03/17/2021 In-house lawyers are well positioned to advocate for social responsibilities that will benefit their … , Government Source: ACC Docket … The March My Take Column is penned by the 2020 recipient of the Robert I. Townsend, …
As an in-house counsel, one of your key roles is to negotiate agreements that obligate your organization and counterparties for many years. After these agreements are signed, the true value of the agreement begins to accrue and the real work begins. To be a great in-house lawyer, you need to get out of your office and communicate key information about these agreements to your operations team.
… 11/25/2019 As an in-house counsel, one of your key roles is to negotiate agreements that obligate your organization and counterparties for many years. After these agreements are signed, the true … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone. fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com As an in-house counsel, one of your key roles is to …
In-house counsel are often the primary contact for negotiating certain types of contracts. However, in this role, you are not in charge of executing all the terms and commitments in each agreement. Agreements typically require many teams and departments to engage in or abstain from certain activities.
… 05/18/2020 In-house counsel are often the primary contact for negotiating certain types of contracts. However, in this … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone. fpaoloardizzone@gmail.comIn-house counsel are often the primary contact for … Can your accounting team accept 63-day payment terms? Is your business development ready to give an exclusivity for …
If you know me, you know I love to talk tech — and in fact, I've made a career of it. Recently, however, I've branched out to discussing cutting-edge technology with legislators.
… If you know me, you know I love to talk tech — and in fact, I've made a career of it. Recently, however, I've … realized that maintaining a relationship with legislators is just as important as the initial conversations. Here are the strategies I learned. Look for an opportunity to educate and be helpful In addition to …
In Silicon Valley, we don't often consider our important neighbors to the north: the legislators in Sacramento, California who have the power to help promote new technology and rising industries.
… to Legislators Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 08/27/2018 In Silicon Valley, we don't often consider our important … new technology and rising industries. After all, if tech is focused on building the future, then law is tasked with … Specifically, AB 2658 defines "blockchain technology" for the first time in a statute and establishes a working …
ESG is becoming more important to regulators, consumers, and shareholders, so it must also become more important to businesses and their in-house counsel.
… Docket Article The Mainstreaming of ESG in Business: The Role & Opportunities forIn-house Counsel Layla El-Wafi Publication Date: 04/26/2021 ESG is becoming more important to regulators, consumers, and …
Knowing that your witness can make or break a case and, depending on the type of case, cost your company millions of dollars, you need to ensure that you have a pool of knowledgable and competent witnesses at your fingertips. You need to do what you can to avoid that bad deposition that will haunt your company for years to come and bind the company to that testimony.
… Docket Article Dealing the Best Deck: Succession Planning forIn-house Witnesses Kristen E. Dennison Publication Date: … deposition. Attitude. Perhaps a witness feels the company is not treating him right. Someone who may be hostile toward … To properly implement a witness-succession plan, it takes buy-in from upper management to establish proper incentives …
This article recommends some approaches and tools including the best way to gain the confidence of business colleagues. It also provides methods for getting the most out of a legal department and working with business counterparts effectively.
… of business colleagues. It also provides methods for getting the most out of a legal department and working … driving competition and spreading legal work around, there is also something to be said for consolidating legal work … or four law firms and identifying a relationship manager in each firm. Articles have been written on the advantages …
We discuss below the changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act that will have the most significant effect on trademark owners and their branding strategy.
… Act are expected to come into force at the end of 2015 or in early 2016, according to the Canadian Intellectual … the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (the Nice Agreement). The aim of these amendments is to assist Canadian businesses in their expansion in …
A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision considers if the courts’ traditional limitation on sitting outside their province of jurisdiction should yield to the practicalities of an increasingly interconnected world.
… Docket Article New Frontiers for Canadian Judges Erik Penz Guy White Publication Date: … Litigation and Dispute Resolution Source: ACC Docket … In Canada, many businesses operate across multiple provinces … impartial; they allow Canadians to observe that justice is administered according to the rule of law, in a …
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