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This is a sample working document that sets up a framework for the structure of Binding Corporate Rules.

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and a group of its members have developed this<br />Model Information Protection and Security Controls for Outside Counsel Possessing Company<br />Confidential Information (“Model Controls”) to help in-house counsel as they set expectations<br />with their outside vendors, including outside counsel, regarding the types of data security controls<br />these vendors should employ to protect their company ‘s confidential information. The Model<br />Controls provide a list of baseline security measures and controls some legal departments may<br />consider requiring from outside vendors. It is ACC’s hope that the Model Controls offer in-house<br />counsel a streamlined and consistent approach to setting expectations with respect to the data<br />security practices of their outside vendors.

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There are countless articles outlining the best ways to evaluate outside counsel. Many of them leave out an important factor: the personalities of the lawyers and companies they represent. This article addresses the role of personality in outside counsel selection.

The ability to effectively manage outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing, and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company. Develop lists of providers and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms, implement alternative billing models, and use legal project and process management techniques with your outside counsel to streamline your engagements.

Get a global perspective on the diverse privacy and data protection rules of several international jurisdictions as panelists discuss methods by which global employers can protect confidential business information, customer lists, trade secrets and other valuable corporate information. They will examine global trends in rules and regulations designed to protect employee privacy and employee-related data from the perspective of a US-based company with global operations. Learn about rules under the European Union (EU) data protection directive, as well as comparative rules in Mexico, Latin America, Asia and other jurisdictions, including differing rights granted employees regarding privacy in the workplace. Discover steps employers can take to manage their obligations under these privacy and data protection rules, and tips to keep your own company’s trade information confidential.

It’s no secret that globalization has shifted the role of the global general counsel. As companies expand into new regional markets — complete with their own regulatory and compliance considerations — senior management is increasingly looking to the legal department to fill in the gray areas.

While the world is undoubtedly complex, any cross-border scenario can be properly managed with acute attention from the legal department.

Visibility is everything in the legal world. To better market yourself to your peers, step up for a speaking engagement — you’ll be glad you did.

When faced with rapid-fire questions, a<br />company witness can fold. Deposing an<br />inexperienced witness who does not know<br />how to handle aggressive questioning by a veteran lawyer can spell disaster for your defense. Learn the key features of a corporate witness-succession plan.

Before you can win an international dispute, you have to prove that the rules you abide by count. Learn the provisions and procedural rules that govern Mexican Law, and how to show the meaning, scope and applicability of your own law in a Mexican Court.

Data breaches are becoming more common and aggressive. In this presentation, learn how you and your company can identify a data breach and make an action plan.

Model Controls for Outside Counsel Possessing Company Confidential Information.

Abel Martinez, vice president of partner relations, risk solutions and compliance at HE Butts Grocery Co., discusses the importance of respecting employees when it comes to mitigating employment and labor risks.

ACC Australia presented a potential ethical scenario to three ACC Australia members and asked them to independently analyse and develop a response to the issues outlined. 

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the domestic mining sector, its regulatory structure and ownership, the environment and health and safety. It covers foreign ownership and tax issues ans proposals for reform in Chile.

The recent global financial crisis increased the demands by institutional shareholders and others for more board oversight of risks related to executive compensation and pay structures. In response, Congress and regulators have proposed several rules regarding accountability for executive pay decisions. Learn what to expect should these rules go into effect.

In order to better understand the businesses in which they work, in-house lawyers often procure a MBA, either in conjunction with their law degrees, or later, while practicing law. In this article, three JD/MBA lawyers who serve on the ACC Chicago Chapter Board of Directors share their thoughts about the value of a MBA.

United States, sample contract

Looking for a way to become more valuable to your company? Resourceful in-house counsel seeking to improve processes can mine written material created by prior lawsuits in order to accelerate departmental and companywide objectives.

In-house counsel are under even more pressure to demonstrate not only their value, but the value of the outside firms they chose to work with. You must reduce costs, but not at the expense of securing high quality outside counsel. High quality does not mean big firms. This article explores using law firm networks.

Generally, counsel no longer advise against disclosure when a data breach occurs in a company. So, what should be done when sensitive client information is leaked? this article takes you through the steps — from identifying the type of data that was compromised to determining who must be notified — in order to swiftly respond to the event and minimize backlash.

Having practiced in wide-ranging areas of the law, from construction litigation to Medicare compliance, the author decided to move in-house. In addition to the most visible changes — an open office space, a khakis-and-shirt uniform, etc. — the author discusses less salient ones, like navigating a new cultural landscape and managing day-to-day tasks for a singular client.

The high-stakes nature of litigation is widely recognized. But there is one area that should not be left to chance, and it occurs early<br />on in any suit — document preservation.

It is no longer enough for a business to show that it has adopted policies against discrimination and retaliation, and that it has in place a clear and effective process for reporting and investigating complaints. In order to manage risk and reduce liability, it is critical to train and educate employees. Learn more about what this training should look like.