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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. …
Program Materials
Richard B. Belzer, Phd - president, Regulatory Checkbook; James W. Conrad, Jr. - assistant general counsel, American Chemistry Council; Leslie J. Huska, Phd - policy and rulemaking issue advisor, ExxonMobil Corporation; and Jessica R. Nacheman - counsel, ExxonMobil Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on incorporating sound science in environmental policy and rulemaking.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 207:Incorporating Sound Science in Environmental Policy & … CIA Office of Public Affairs, 703–482–0623. No Website available. Federal Financial Institutions …
Articles
Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants
11/04/2014
4 pages

This article introduces the laws and regulations to register and protect a trademark in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Trademarks Ownership (Parts 1, 2 &3 of 3) Al Rowaad … fo re at the beginning we must clarify what a Trade m ark is, its im po rt anc e , and ho w the law prot e ct s its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally impermanent work arrangements, such as independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, on-call workers, part-time workers, and temporary employees.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… October 19, 2015 While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally … display the details of the violation on the company’s website. CAL. LAB. CODE § 226.8. Misclassifying employees as …
Articles
Thora A. Johnson, Laura A. Taylor
08/01/2014

This paper is intended to provide a broad overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) as it applies to employers that sponsor health plans. This outline does not address all the applicable aspects and nuances of ACA as it applies to employer-sponsored health plans, as thousands of pages of applicable guidance have been issued on this topic over the past several years. Rather, its purpose is to introduce employers to some of the key provisions of health care reform that impact employer-sponsored health plans. As you review the materials herein, please remember that the application of the rules described is highly fact specific and this paper is not intended to provide legal advice or a legal opinion.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A. Johnson, Laura A. Taylor August 1, 2014 This paper is intended to provide a broad overview of the Patient … | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON, DC 1.888.VENABLE | www.Venable.com white paper August 2014 AUTHORS Thora A. Johnson … in Medicaid, and establishing and maintaining a website and call center to field consumer questions. The ACA …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
McGuireWoods
12/02/2014

This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier form).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contract (US) Author McGuireWoods December 2, 2014 This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier … during the Holdover Period, as set forth on Suppliers’ website at www.supplierswebsite.com under “legal notices and terms.” “Initial Term” means the …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision throughout Europe, suggesting homogenisation, for the moment at least, remains some distance away.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… CMS May 9, 2014 This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision … Pensions Editors: Bernd Roock | Mail: bernd.roock@cms-hs.com Introduction Pension provision varies significantly … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/09/2021
We’re all biased. And before we can change, we need to understand common bias types and patterns encountered in the workplace.
… to understand common bias types and patterns encountered in the workplace. Resource Details Interest Area: Diversity … encountered in the workplace. The goal. Recognizing bias is the first step toward building a more inclusive workplace. … that specific age groups or generations are more suitable for the job or the assignment. For instance, this bias could …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/09/2017
The practice of law is changing rapidly. Lawyers are going in-house faster, in-house legal departments are impacting the business more than ever, and lawyers are constantly adapting to shifts in the way companies conduct business. Here are the five trends we believe are going to disrupt the practice of law, and what we can do to embrace them.
… Bloom Publication Date: 06/09/2017 The practice of law is changing rapidly. Lawyers are going in-house faster, … — not “just” the lawyer in the room. So, how do we prepare for this? Great legal education must resemble business school … needs of legal operations professionals, visit  www.acc.com/legalops . … The practice of law is changing rapidly. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
This article focuses on a few of the more significant concerns from the perspective of corporate counsel in selecting an arbitrator for commercial arbitrations. It highlights potential ways to overcome these concerns and, therefore, create a more positive and satisfactory experience with the arbitral process.
… Arbitratorintelligence.org. This nonprofit venture is collecting quantitative feedback from counsel and other … Public rating systems already exist for lawyers (see avvo.com , for instance) and, given that many arbitrators are also … arbitrators and their decision making.” According to its website, Arbitrator Intelligence is collecting quantitative …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to improvement of the environment through the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement process including planning, acquisition, use and disposal.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts RFP for IT Services (Data Comm Network) June 20, 2016 This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to … preferable goods and services. ELECTRONIC TENDERING WEBSITE Company has a new website where tenders are posted. …
Articles
James K. Cowan -- general counsel, Computer Resource Team, Inc., attorney, Flippin, Densmore, Morse & Jessee; and Laura Effel -- former general counsel, Garban Companies
03/01/2001

Need help advising nonlegal managers about the questions they should and -- more importantly -- shouldn’t ask job candidates? This article provides a handy checklist for them and a discussion of the relevant law for you.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… r^ r^ v_y Can I Asl< This Question? U r^ he hiring process is the first work­ place hazard facing employers. Many … with Disabilities Act—^Employment Provisions at www.acca.com/protected/legres/ada/fmbada.html. • Rodolfo A. Camacho, … • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website at www.eeoc.gov. • RONALD M. GREEN AND RICHARD J. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
Obtaining a fintech charter is the newest option to implement a payment service, with perhaps the greatest potential to transform the abilities of your company. Yet this option comes with the greatest uncertainty.
… Publication Date: 05/04/2019 Obtaining a fintech charter is the newest option to implement a payment service, with … CHEAT SHEET Three tracks . There are three viable options for implementing a payment service: partnering with an … the AUSTRAC Business Profile Form available on AUSTRAC’s website. This is a paper-based process that usually takes …
Articles
04/06/2015

This is an Office of the General Counsel memorandum on representation case procedure changes.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Representation Case Procedure Changes April 6, 2015 This is an Office of the General Counsel memorandum on … is eliminated; unnecessary delay is reduced; procedures for Board review are simplified; and rules about documents … 74308. 3 Documents that will be available on the Agency website to the assist in implementing the final rule include: …
Articles
Nicholas Rodriguez
07/16/2014

This U.S.-focused article will examine the ATP Tour, Inc. v. Deutscher Tennis Bund, 91 A.3d 554 (Del. 2014) decision and the pending legislation in Delaware that prohibits a fee-shifting bylaw. Next, it will discuss some considerations that Delaware corporations should remember when choosing whether to take the risk in adopting such an amendment to their company bylaws. Finally, this article provides a recommended approach to the fee-shifting bylaw dilemma.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Answering in the affirmative, the court opened the door for non-stock, and potentially traditional stock, … are permissible under Delaware Law; (2) If the bylaw is otherwise valid and enforceable, the bylaw could shift … Companies, DLA PIPER (June 24, 2014), http://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2014/06/the-ban-on/ . John …
Articles
Brandi Pack, Legal Operations Consultant, UpLevel Ops
12/16/2022
1 pages

Many eagerly await the day when genuinely advanced artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a reality, and we're seeing more and more discussion of AI and another related technology, Bots. Understanding key distinctions between the two can help legal professionals make the best use of each. Both are important and useful in different ways, and this article is an introduction to their capabilities and applications.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Harnessing the Power of Bots and AI in Legal Tech: Understanding their Differences and … important and useful in different ways, and this article is an introduction to their capabilities and applications. … efficiency. In some cases, Bots and AI work together. For example, a chatbot might utilize machine learning …
Articles
Elena Robles, Abelardo Bernaldez, Carlos Padilla, Carlos Ferran, from Cuesta Campos y Asociados, S.C.
03/13/2017

This short article presents the top ten considerations when assigning an expatriate employee to Mexico from the tax, immigration, corporate and labor perspectives.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Articles Top Ten Legal Implications for Expatriation of Employees to Mexico Author Elena Robles, … require personnel to have responsibilities or mentorship in different countries where subsidiaries are located. Having … should be determined on a case-by-case basis, and is primarily governed by the agreement between the foreign …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
This article reviews the findings and recommendations in the report. Some inspire lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the role and abilities of in-house counsel that must be challenged.
… lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the … takes no position on the accuracy of those facts and is not intended to constitute any judgment concerning GM’s … to be any legal definition of the word “vibe,” but the online Urban Dictionary defines it as a “distinctive …
Articles
03/01/2018

ACC exclusive research on the APAC region.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
… Docket Region: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam … Counsel FIND MORE OF ACC’S PEERLESS REPORTS ABOUT THE IN-HOUSE FIELD AT ACC.COM/SURVEYS OR REQUEST BESPOKE STATISTICS AT …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ynze Kliphuis, LL.M.
06/01/2018

In this article, the issues of living and working in the EU are discussed, along with the permits required by entrepreneurs and their employees to stay and work in the EU.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … of stay and verify the documents. If the application is rejected, the foreigner can lodge an objection in writing, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/23/2018
For a legal-minded numbers guy like Alasdair Moodie, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s vice president and general counsel of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), he knew that the chances of receiving the honour were slim. But for the multiple colleagues and peers who nominated him, it wasn’t a surprise when he did.
… of the Year Karmen Fox Publication Date: 05/23/2018 For a legal-minded numbers guy like Alasdair Moodie, Thermo … European General Counsel of the Year ( Lexology ) One in 4,000 — those were the odds to win the Lexology/ACC … As the world leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher is active in most areas of the life sciences and healthcare …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Contoural, Inc.
04/30/2019
9 pages

The Association of Corporate Counsel U.S. States' Privacy Capability Maturity Model provides a detailed maturity model for all aspects of an organization's privacy program. It seeks to gauge program capability across a variety of program elements, taking a "big picture" view on how ready organizations are to comply with these requirements.

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… information on the concepts outlined in this Model is available in the ACC InfoPAK: "Complying with New and … is available on the ACC Information Governance Network Website page or upon request at info@contoural.com. U.S. States' Privacy Laws Capability Maturity Model …
Articles
Alexander D. Gonzalez, Esq.
09/08/2020

In-house counsel often have to juggle contract review, fast turnarounds, and risk management in their day-to-day activities. In this Quick Overview, member author Alex D. Gonzalez Esq. discusses how a busy in-house counsel can deal with an urgent contract review request and maintain company efficiency.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Procurement Contracts and Vendor Management from an In-house Counsel Perspective Author Alexander D. Gonzalez, … you to conduct a legal review of a contract. The contract is on the third-party vendor’s form. The email says that the … contract is business critical and needs to be signed today for various reasons: the pricing is firm only until the close …
Articles
Hon. David G. Campbell
05/02/2014

This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules Advisory Committee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Hon. David G. Campbell May 2, 2014 This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules … and Philip Morris USA: "PM USA has maintained a public website containing documents it has produced in all products … as a per se mandate." See Arista Records LLC v. Usenet.com, Inc., 608 F.Supp.2d 409 (S.D.N.Y. 2009). The specific …
Articles
Christopher Hayes, Nicholas Clifford, Jr., Michael H. Longmeyer, and Jia "Holly" You
11/01/2008

China has seen dramatic economic growth and accompanying legal reforms in recent years, and many companies are now seeking patent protection for their products and technologies in the country. This article provides a basic comparative overview of patent litigation in the United States and China, highlighting their most significant differences.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, United States
… patent laws developed over the past two centuries, China is a civil law country with a relatively short history of … offices are reluctant to intervene in disputes involving com- plicated technical issues. Thus, administrative … Indeed, a defendant’s maintenance of an interactive website that accepts orders may be sufficient to establish …
… and nearly half said they plan to terminate a law firm for underperformance in the year ahead, the Association of … On average, CLOs report that their litigation spend is 24 percent of their budget. The educational services … on the ACC CLO 2017 Survey , please visit www.acc.com/closurvey . About ACC: The Association of Corporate …
Articles
Karl Nelson, Svetlana Gans, Andrew Kilberg, Chris Wilson, Claire Piepenburg, and Emma Li (Gibson Dunn)
07/09/2024
4 pages

On April 23, 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to adopt a sweeping final rule banning the use of non-compete agreements nationwide.

This article provides of an overview of the final rule, which marks an abrupt departure from existing law in many jurisdictions and has drawn almost immediate legal challenges.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … gibsondunn.com 1 April 24, 2024 FTC Issues Final Rule Barring Employee … workers by the FTC’s own estimates.[1] The final rule is presently set to become effective 120 days after its … potential procompetitive value and therefore were reviewed for reasonableness. It also marks a sharp departure from the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/26/2017

This is a sample client contract policy.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Client Contract Policy June 26, 2017 This is a sample client contract policy. Resource Details Interest … to generate revenues greater than US$10 million annually. For the purposes of this, existing clients are defined as … Procurement intranet site, by clicking the URL [COMPANY WEBSITE]. Purpose of the Policy This policy addresses three …
Advocacy Filings
Karen J. Mathis
03/27/2007
8 pages

Letter from the ABA to the SEC advocating a modification to the Commission’s policy as outlined in the 2001 “Seaboard Report”1

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… cooperation credit during investigations. Enclosed is specific proposed language that we believe would … of the Seaboard Report is available on the Commission’s website at … detailed survey results are available at http://www.acca.com/Surveys/attyclient2.pdf. 6 While the Department’s …
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