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Davis, Philip G.
04/01/2000

Another technological management gadget to add to the efficient law department’s toolbox.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Practical Rules for Purchasing and Implementing a Matter Management System … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … fECHNOLOGY IS AN OBV for helping to manage the law efficiently trim … Exces sive customization can make the system more com plicated than necessary which will make it more difficult …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/21/2015

This sample consulting agreement sets forth the terms of the Consultant’s consulting relationship with the Client.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … � MODEL CONSULTING AGREEMENT (For use when Consultant is a corporate entity) This Consulting Agreement is made this … please contact Jeff Tenenbaum at jstenenbaum@venable.com or via telephone at 202-344-8138. � This bracketed …
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Association of Corporate Counsel
11/09/2021

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is being phased out on June 30, 2023, following allegations of manipulation. This has raised questions about what will replace LIBOR. The switch to another rate depends on the country where a company is located. While companies may still use LIBOR until June 2023, that extension is specific to the US dollar. This article discusses the transition.

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Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Is Your Company Prepared for the LIBOR Phase-out? Key Issues and Steps (US) Author … Learn More: Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library  Join the ACC Real Estate Network and …
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Jackson Lewis
10/05/2023
7 pages

Meaningful, effective, and enduring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives require an organization-specific approach. Learn about how inclusive leadership, structural changes, and psychological safety are critical to the success of DEI initiatives.

… up and share their ideas). U.S. Census Bureau results for 2020 confirm what every HR leader knows: our nation is aging and becoming more diverse. Both trends continue to … the globe significantly, given the associated shifts in health, consumerism, and employment. In the United States, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
Given the rise in technology in the first four groupings, the predictions were accurate, and they feed into the predictions for 2020. So, what’s ahead for 2020 in legal tech trends?



… were accurate, and they feed into the predictions for 2020. So, what’s ahead for 2020 in legal tech trends? … to differentiate themselves  from competitors and Google is  redesigning its traditional analytics  offering in … apps also make it easy to save documents to an online service for anywhere-access. This makes it too easy to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
For those of you who are willing to try new things, modern tablets may be surprisingly useful tools.
… A Paradigm Shift Greg Stern Publication Date: 03/01/2016 For those of you who are willing to try new things, modern … for the past 30 years. When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, people immediately saw the advantage of TBI from a … Surface Pro 4, you can read PDFs in portrait mode at what is effectively the same size as a printed sheet of paper …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold compliance with the environment laws by ensuring the requisite disclosures, in the event of any accident or unforeseen occurrence that results (or could result) tin pollution or damage to the environment.
… Bhushan Sanyam Saxena Publication Date: 11/01/2016 It is advisable for any company that has operations in India to uphold … infrastructure makes good commercial sense (for example, online pollution control monitoring, now mandatory in certain …
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Britt K. Latham and W. Brantley Phillips, Jr.
08/01/2011

This article contains ten best practices, from a litigator's perspective, that may help reduce the risk of litigation and/or a company's potential exposure if an unhappy shareholder or potential merger partner files suit.

… Articles Top Ten Best Practices for Merger Transactions from a Litigator's Perspective Author … of whether a company acts prudently and responsibly in negotiating a transaction and regardless of whether a deal … often become key exhibits if a lawsuit concerning the deal is filed. In fact, in business disputes, emails now make up a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample land purchase agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions July 28, 2017 This is a sample land purchase agreement. Resource Details … a ______________________ ("BUYER"), and for valuable consideration, SELLER and BUYER agree as … and Sale . SELLER agrees to sell and BUYER agrees to buy the Property, under the terms and conditions of this …
In the News
Publication Date: 06/06/2018
… Counsel reports that ACC has named Susanna McDonald its new Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. Corporate Counsel … Legal Officer. To read the full article, visit www.law.com/corpcounsel . … Corporate Counsel reports that ACC has … visit www.law.com/corpcounsel . … ACC Promotes From Within for New Chief Legal Officer Susanna McDonald … ACC Promotes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
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 for In-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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/16/2022
The halo effect of the running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career
… running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career … ACC Docket … Running no doubt changed my life, almost all for the positive. Probably the most important thing I learned is " Do Not Quit ." I am aware this is easy for me to say and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
Learn how in-house counsel can use LLMs to create efficiency in corporate legal operations, while maintaining the crucial human oversight of generative AI. #ACCDocket #legaltech #inhouse
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 5 Use Cases for Large Language Models in Legal Departments Olga V. Mack … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ArtemisDiana / Shutterstock.com The strategic implementation of LLMs in corporate legal … Understanding and managing the risks effectively is crucial for legal departments to leverage LLMs safely and …
Docket Article
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 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. Increasingly, we see corporate leaders and innovation teams proactively exploring how they can harness AI in their workflows to increase efficiencies, attain time savings, and better manage risk.
… Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. … already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation.   Responding to changes in legislation  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Erik Lindberg discusses his current position as assistant general counsel with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA).
… with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA). IEA is a leading infrastructure construction company with … at William Charles, Ltd., a holding company engaged in environmental remediation, heavy/highway construction, … I joined William Charles, Ltd. in 2007. Before working for William Charles, Ltd, I worked at Hinshaw & Culbertson, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of regulatory compliance.
… Date: 12/01/2019 With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation. Responding to changes in legislation AI …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/14/2022
The risks to an organization from a cyber breach could be deadening — be a part of the movement to move lawyers toward overseeing their companies’ IT security. #ACCDocket #cybersecurity #internetsecurity #IT
… of the 600 companies surveyed by the ACC Foundation for 2020 State of Cybersecurity Report: An In-House … incidents in one year! When asked who in the organization is primarily responsible for coordinating the response to a … For questions or other information, contact: research@acc.com . … The risks to an organization from a cyber breach …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Stephen Mar: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, chief legal officer & administrative officer at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse #LegalInnovation #DiversityInLaw
… at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … High-stakes challenges in crises  Stephen’s career is highlighted by his strategic navigation of critical …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/30/2023
Unlock success with the ABCs of Work series. James Bellerjeau reveals how focusing on the utility of your actions can amplify your career. #CareerSuccess #ABCofWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today we uncover why it’s important to understand the … moments’ reflection, however, makes clear just how hard it is to demonstrate our worth. Isn’t it second nature to … ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage. To start, you must measure …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/21/2018
How can professionals break into the blockchain industry? As someone who has made many career changes, here are the five steps that have guided my various career transitions, including my most recent pivot to blockchain.
… Docket … Recently I wrote about  blockchain opportunities for lawyers . I suppose it was an effective article, because … are listed or where a recent graduate can get started in the industry. Of course, I'm thrilled to see such … to answer. Besides the fact that the blockchain industry is nascent, and there is no singular place that conveniently …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/26/2020
Opening up again is critical — when done safely. Our economies were never built for this. The pandemic kills people to be sure, but so do hunger and the crushing weight of collapsing finances. There is a balance to be found between opening up and avoiding the spread of the virus.
… Greg Stern Publication Date: 06/26/2020 Opening up again is critical — when done safely. Our economies were never built for this. The pandemic kills people to be sure, but so do … and Labor , Health Law Source: ACC Docket … We are now in the second most dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Checklists
ACC and others
10/25/2004

Provides how to develop and implement a international code of conduct. Includes steps to communicate and implement a global strategy. Also includes a comparison of international employment laws.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Checklists Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Author ACC and others October … 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 803:Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations Lori …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/13/2022
39 pages

Key survey insights on legal transformation initiatives with respect to litigation and internal investigations.

… Learn How DISCO Can Elevate Your Legal Practice at csdisco.com/raise-the-bar Technology You’ll Love. Better Legal … Transformational Success Leveraging Ediscovery Technology for Transformation Participant Profile Methodology 4 5 11 16 … and complexity, and enterprise digital transformation is accelerating, all causing vast transformations in the way …
Articles
Rich Cohen, Former President and General Counsel of Corporate Creations (recently retired)
05/13/2020

ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how every career needs a periodic re-evaluation of things to do to ensure success, but the definition of success can change mid-career. Doing the same things in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory.

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC
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… 13, 2020 ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the … midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how … in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory. Resource …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
11/20/2020
2 pages

When do you need acquired business financial disclosures in a prospectus under the SEC's amended rules?

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Region: United States
… Acquired Business Financial Disclosure Requirements for Securities Offerings Author Latham & Watkins LLP November … When do you need acquired business financial disclosures in a prospectus under the SEC's amended rules? Resource … take effect January 1, 2021, but voluntary compliance is permitted now, as long as all the Amendments are applied. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
When a cyberattack strikes, nothing could be more important to the office of the general counsel than executing the company’s Critical Data Breach Checklist. But long before the breach occurs, steps should be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission.
… be taken to establish a privileged reporting channel (PRC) for all communications and information transmission. Resource … response and notifications, the primary privilege involved is the attorney-client privilege (along with its corollary, … you could access your daily news — whether by newspaper or online push notice — and find the next major data breach …
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Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
Croats are, like most people of the Mediterranean nations, friendly and hospitable. Regardless, business is business.
… nations, friendly and hospitable. Regardless, business is business. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … surveyed. Additional resources croatia.hr/en-GB Croatia is in southeastern Europe and occupies the largest part of the … in case you are late, don't worry. Croats have a phrase for a 15-minute period during which you are allowed to be …
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