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Program Materials
Veta T. Richardson, ACC President and CEO, and Justin Connor, Executive Director, Center for Industry Self-Regulation
12/01/2023

These are the slides of the 2023 presentation given by Veta T. Richardson, ACC President and CEO, and Justin Connor, Executive Director, Center for Industry Self-Regulation, on tips and strategies for proposing, creating, and teaching a law school course.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… and CEO, and Justin Connor, Executive Director, Center for Industry Self-Regulation December 1, 2023 These are the … and classes • Ask for help from current faculty members • Is your topic unique? A new take on current topic? • Proposal … to Dean or Curriculum Committee • Submit proposal a year in advance • Follow up as needed after submission Strategic …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
Here are some suggestions for ensuring better data security.
… Publication Date: 09/01/2016 Here are some suggestions for ensuring better data security. Resource Details Interest … Don’t forget physical access — Now that the internet is the preferred attack vector, we sometimes forget that … attacks. An invisible layer of code over a legitimate website steals your log-in information or redirects you to a …
Articles
Nick Gall, Senior Partner, Andrea Randall, Partner, and Kritika Sethia, Legal Analyst, Gall
04/03/2020
4 pages

This resource examines the potential claims and liabilities a recruiting employer may face on hiring an employee who is subject to enforceable post-termination restrictions, the provisions of a contract which restrict the activities of a former employee following the termination of their contract in Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Hong Kong
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles Employment Spotlight: The Importance for Employers to Seek Legal Advice on Reviewing a Candidate’s … a recruiting employer may face on hiring an employee who is subject to enforceable post-termination restrictions, the … hesitate to contact Andrea Randall ( andrearandall@gallhk.com / +852 3405 7688 ). All material contained in this …
Articles
MICHAEL J. RYBICKI
04/09/2019

This resource is an article on how to manage highly disruptive technologies.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Author MICHAEL J. RYBICKI April 9, 2019 This resource is an article on how to manage highly disruptive … and eCommerce Region: United States Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments File … composition sounded what ultimately was the death knell for a craft stretching back to the Middle Ages. …
Press Release
12/08/2020
… threshold requirements. “The ACC Data Steward Program is a clear win-win for law firms and their clients,” said Jim … program’s processes, please visit the Data Steward Program website here .  About ACC : The Association of Corporate … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
ACC News
12/08/2020
… threshold requirements. “The ACC Data Steward Program is a clear win-win for law firms and their clients,” said Jim … program’s processes, please visit the Data Steward Program website here .  About ACC : The Association of Corporate … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
Program Materials
Peter O. Hughes - managing director, Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, Mariani & Margello, P.C.; Cheryl M. Manley - employment counsel, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation; and Susan H. Roos - managing partner, Cook & Roos LLP
02/10/2004

A guide to employee terminations.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: A How-To Guide to Employee Terminations … at ACCA: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 602:Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow—A How-To Guide to … the United States. Employers also look to Mr. Hughes for advice on employment issues, including development and …
Articles
12/07/2010

The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running legal departments within international and multinational businesses.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Running an Efficient International Legal Department December 7, 2010 The following is a series of tips gathered from General Counsel running … country you operate in. Using paralegals to do much of the online research you need to get done will save you a great …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Elizabeth Matecki, Corporate Counsel, iCIMS
08/18/2023
4 pages

What issues should companies consider when implementing best practices for utilizing AI in the workplace? This resource outlines issues to consider when developing a corporate AI policy.

… Checklists Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Tips for Developing a Corporate AI Policy Author Elizabeth … when developing a corporate AI policy. This resource is based on the ACC Webcast “Developing a Corporate AI … to your organization’s needs • Executive level/C-Suite buy-in • Cross-functional with different stakeholder needs …
Articles
Kevin J. Harrang
03/01/2013

Looking for one important document can sometimes feel like sifting through a million granules of sand for one tiny diamond. For many organizations, the ever-increasing availability of information sometimes makes it difficult to find a specific item. One of the most underused assets in a legal organization is information for which there is no practical access. This article provides an overview of an approach to organize data that does not involve investing in costly document management systems.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… One of the most underused assets in a legal organization is information for which there is no practical access. This … Inc., a legal technology provider. kharrang@metajure.com The author would like to acknowledge the invaluable … because you don’t need to know where in the world the website or data is actually stored. "e problem with document …
Articles
Joshua H. Shields
03/01/2015

“It takes a different mentality to be a successful in-house lawyer than to be a private practice lawyer,” says Adam Walters, assistant general counsel, Asia Pacific for First Solar Inc. It also means being on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “The idea that you go in-house to get a cushy job with great work-life balance is not something I have experienced.”

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia
in-house to get a cushy job with great work-life balance is not something I have experienced.” Resource Details … Building Your Brand in Southeast Asia (Nov. 2013). www.acc.com/ab/brand- se-asia_nov13 QuickCounsel Leveraging off a … dec12 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Lex Mundi
02/02/2009

The Real Estate Survey is being conducted by members of the Lex Mundi Real Estate Practice
Group. This multi-part survey of Issues in Real Estate Investment and Finance presents jurisdictional overviews of real estate investment and financing laws in jurisdictions around the world. This survey covers four general topics: foreign investments, ownership of real property, finance and commercial leasing.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay
… Author Lex Mundi February 2, 2009 The Real Estate Survey is being conducted by members of the Lex Mundi Real Estate … Survey, please go the Lex Mundi web site (www.lexmundi.com) and access the Real Estate Survey from the Real Estate … list of multi-jurisdictional surveys can be found on our website at www.lexmundi.com. © Copyright Lex Mundi Ltd. 2009 …

Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of Quarter (Dec. 6, 2023)

Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of Quarter (Dec. 6, 2023) Mark Vitek (not verified)
Interactive

This program originally aired on December 6, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.


This Webcast is designed to equip legal professionals with the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year strong. Our speakers will share valuable insights on navigating common pitfalls, working in lockstep with the sales organization, and ultimately impacting the outcome of contract negotiations. Whether you are a seasoned legal pro or just starting your career, this webinar will provide you with actionable tips and tricks to enhance your contract drafting and negotiating skills.

 

We will cover:


  • Understanding the ins and outs of a well-drafted contract
  • Strategies for effective negotiation and when to compromise
  • Identifying potential risks
  • Leveraging technology to streamline the contract process


Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and upgrade your contract drafting and negotiating abilities. Register today!

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… Events Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. This Webcast is designed … the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year …

Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of Quarter (On-Demand)

Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of Quarter (On-Demand) Mark Vitek (not verified)
On-Demand

This program originally aired on December 6, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.


This Webcast is designed to equip legal professionals with the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year strong. Our speakers will share valuable insights on navigating common pitfalls, working in lockstep with the sales organization, and ultimately impacting the outcome of contract negotiations. Whether you are a seasoned legal pro or just starting your career, this webinar will provide you with actionable tips and tricks to enhance your contract drafting and negotiating skills.


We will cover:


  • Understanding the ins and outs of a well-drafted contract
  • Strategies for effective negotiation and when to compromise
  • Identifying potential risks
  • Leveraging technology to streamline the contract process


Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and upgrade your contract drafting and negotiating abilities. Register today!

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Non CLE or CPD
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Eastern Daylight Time
… Events Strategies for Successful Contract Drafting and Negotiating for End of … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. This Webcast is designed … the essential strategies and techniques needed to excel in contract drafting, negotiating, and closing the year …
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: 12/23/2020
At AIG, a global insurance company operating in 80 countries, Fato leverages her experience in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to manage these global departments and uses her legal mindset to help guide the board and C-suite in making ethical decisions for the company.
… 12/23/2020 At AIG, a global insurance company operating in 80 countries, Fato leverages her experience in legal, … guide the board and C-suite in making ethical decisions for the company. Resource Details … Lucy Fato EXECUTIVE VICE … Instead, the holistic experience of law school is designed to form a distinct legal mindset. For AIG …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
According to Spitzer, there are four distinct levels of happiness that both individuals and organizations must understand to assist them in pursuing excellence.
… and organizations must understand to assist them in pursuing excellence. Resource Details Interest Area: … Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle observed that “happiness” is the only end that is desirable in itself and never for the sake of something else. In other words, drinking a …
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 …
Articles
Steve Wood, Ann Rose Stouthuysen and Carolyn Boyle
09/01/2007

This issue discusses nondisclosure agreements, the effectiveness of nondisclosure agreements under Belgium law, and food packaging and labeling.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, Belgium, European Union, Italy, United Kingdom
… Keep A Secret? By STeve WooD, BT GRoup steve.bs.wood@bt.com everyone has secrets. Businesses have more than most. … and painstaking research. This confidential information is often a very valuable asset and, if it is not adequately … less fat,” a claim which was repeated on patasnella’s website and which also flashed up on-screen during a …
Articles
Gelske Speerstra, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article a addresses when an employee can be dismissed with immediate effect, how to effect the dismissal, and the consequences of an employee challenge.

Resource Details
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 … r vi n g th e ap p li ca b le not ice perio d – if there is an urgen t cau se . Examp le s of urge nt cau se s in clud …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., a member of Primerus
08/30/2016

This brief article presents tips for drafting exoneration or limitation of liability clauses in contracts.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Esq Russell Advocaten B.V. Amsterdam, Netherlands This is one of the most common questions we are asked by …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Carlos Leon, Sr. Manager, Business Development, Contoural, Inc.
08/11/2021
2 pages

sample form, policy, United States, Contoural

Resource Details
Region: United States
… business, compliance and litigation trends and issues for educational and planning purposes. However, legal information is not the same as legal advice – the application of law to … Additional information is available at www.contoural.com. Copyright © Contoural 2021 2 Copyright © Contoural 2021 …
Articles
Geida Sanlate, Philip Gordon, Santiago Martinez Méndez, Juan Carlos Varela - Littler Mendelson, P.C.
07/01/2013

A review of Colombian Law regulating the protection of personal data. Includes a discussion of obligations arising under Law 1581 and Decree 1377, the steep potential sanctions for noncompliance, as well as recommendations for companies to ensure full compliance with the privacy law.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Colombia
… trial membership . … Littler Mendelson, P.C. • www.littler.com • 1.888.littler • info@littler.com ©2013 Littler … to ensure full compliance with the privacy law. Law 1581 is part of a growing trend in Latin America to establish … concerning the Godoy Cordoba law firm, please visit their website at www.godoycordoba.com. For information concerning …
Event
Start Date: 06/09/2025 | 1:00 PM
… & Registration … Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially  tailored for new in-house lawyers.  CCU is the ideal program for members with …
Articles
Anand Mehta, Partner and Soumyadri Chattopadhyaya, Senior Associate, Khaitan & Co, Mumbai
09/07/2017

This Top Ten describes key factors and issues companies should look into and out for when investing in Healthcare in India.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
in India's Healthcare Sector: Top Ten Issues to Look Out For Author Anand Mehta, Partner and Soumyadri Chattopadhyaya, … sector largely comprises of hospitals and diagnostics and is pegged to be worth almost USD 145 billion by 2021, … under the burden of leverage and ripe for a distressed buy-out. We have set out below the top ten issues to look-out …
Articles
Matthew Loven, a partner at Maslon LLP (Meritas Member Firm)
09/05/2024

Commercial tenants are likely to encounter the common triple net (NNN) lease; however, without negotiating more favorable terms, they risk accepting an agreement that most often favors landlords.

This resource provides some tips to negotiating more favorable terms.

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Region: United States
… Articles Triple Net Leases: 10 Opportunities for Commercial Tenants to Negotiate More Favorable Terms (US) … tenants should watch out for these ten clauses common in NNN leases. This articles discusses some opportunities to … rent usually comes in two forms in NNN leases. The first is base rent, which is typically quoted on a per-square-foot …
Articles
Christian E. Liipfert
10/01/2004
7 pages

This article discusses knowledge management from the perspective of a lawyer in a large international company, the information is applicable to other companies and law firms of any size.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… a lawyer in a large international company, the information is applicable to other companies and law firms of any size. … and law firms, big and small. II. WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE FOR LAWYERS? What, exactly, does a lawyer know? 1 © 2003 … software package from Microsoft that simplifies creating a website) and some server space – technology is not a barrier. …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Today, as with any business function in an increasingly data-driven and accessible world, the legal task of reviewing your enterprise’s contracts can be more systematic, objective, and effective, provided that legal department leaders can understand, assess, and strategize about their contracts on a macro-level — and adapt accordingly.
… to marriage to the break-up. Platform. Develop strategies for a contract platform that considers contract automation, … Corporate counsel’s measuring stick for success is not how many hours they can bill for their services, but … supra note 5, at 186. Steven L. Schwarcz, To Make or to Buy: In-House Lawyering and Value Creation, 33 IOWA J. CORP. …
Articles
Guyer & Regules
01/01/2009
68 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that companies should consider when establishing a business in Uruguay.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Uruguay
… and users of Tax-Free Zones I.2.6.4 General tax exemptions for users of Tax-Free Zones I.2.7 Others I.2.7.1 Consortia … REGULATION I.1 Government and Legal System Uruguay is organized as a single, democratic republic. The current … implies promotional benefits in terms of credits (to buy assets, cover establishment expenses, imports, raw …
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