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Articles
Mark Tonkovich, Baker & McKenzie
05/16/2014

An informative article on third party disclosures.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Tonkovich∗ Baker & McKenzie LLP Solicitor-client privilege is recognized as a fundamental civil right integral to the … passing between clients and their lawyers, when done for the purpose of seeking or obtaining legal advice.3 The … the question of privilege. The reason for this is simple: com- munications with third parties made for the dominant …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/16/2021
Every Friday, rain or shine, Group Legal Counsel Peter Koutsoukos starts his day with footy training before heading into the Bridgestone Australia head office.
… We don’t play – just train. Proud to say we are undefeated for about 8 years. 7:20 am : Back home and rushing to get … are on the way to work. Our Bridgestone Head Office is on the fringe of the CBD overlooking the Adelaide … to some of my to-do list items. 6:00 pm : Review the website terms and conditions for the marketing team. No …
Articles
Erick Iriarte Ahon and Cynthia Tellez, Iriarte & Asociados
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Peru
… 11, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
Carolina Dackö, Partner and Lucas Jonsson, Partner, Mannheimer Swartling
08/03/2020
6 pages

This article examines how the Chinese National Intelligence Law (“NIL") applies differently to Chinese parent companies compared to companies owned by non-Chinese parent companies.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: China, Hong Kong, Global
… Law to Chinese and non-Chinese Entities this report is not construed to interpret nil under the chinese domestic … to companies owned by a Chinese parent company compared to com- panies owned by a non-Chinese parent company. The … a parent company in China (“Chinese Group”). Conversely, for a multinational group with a parent company outside of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Bamlango admits that he didn’t know exactly what he was in for until he started the job. He tried to prepare and anticipate the role, but the reality is different than what he imagined, he says. He has a particularly strategic role, which is bolstered by his close relationship with the CEO.
… Bamlango admits that he didn’t know exactly what he was in for until he started the job. He tried to prepare and anticipate the role, but the reality is different than what he imagined, he says. He has a …
Articles
Fernando Basch and Guillermo Jorge
Governance Latam · Guillermo Jorge, Fernando Basch & Asociados
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
… German publication Legal Tribune Online reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of … which was released May 1. German publication Legal Tribune Online reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of … Report , which was released May 1. More than 600 in-house lawyers at more than 400 companies in 33 countries …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Naturally, patents figure prominently into the business strategy, and Haas’ legal department involves itself more and more in strategic discussions to be able to focus on patents that deliver business solutions.
… Docket Article A Patent for the Future Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 07/01/2018 … and Haas’ legal department involves itself more and more in strategic discussions to be able to focus on patents that … one of the oldest family-owned companies in Germany, is named. He managed his father’s pharmacy in 1851 and worked …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
CHRISTUS Health Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Jeannie Frey had been practicing law for almost a decade before she decided to become actively involved in the American Bar Association (ABA).
… Article Of Serendipity and Rubik’s Cubes: How Jeannie Frey is Bringing an In-house Perspective to the ABA’s Business Law Section Joshua … and General Counsel Jeannie Frey had been practicing law for almost a decade before she decided to become actively …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/15/2020
Even companies that may bounce back completely after the pandemic have loaded up on extra debt, including drawing down credit facilities, to weather these times. As a result of these trends, many companies are going to need to restructure their balance sheet and will likely use the bankruptcy process to do so.
… Docket Article The Operational GC: Preparing for the Bankruptcy Tsunami Neil Peretz Publication Date: … are about to experience the largest wave of bankruptcies in your professional career. Record levels of unemployment … soon be facing. At present, much of the impending turmoil is still hidden from public view due to a boisterous stock …
Program Materials
Robin Campbell, Dennis Dayman, William Karazsia, Jasbir Kaur Khalsa
04/08/2014

Understand the global legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders; discuss the role of the in-house attorney as a privacy professional; learn the valuable role the information security officer plays in developing and maintaining data privacy, and the importance of creating a cooperative relationship; understand which components of the data protection umbrella are the domain of the info security team (tech) and which are the domain of the data privacy team (legal); and Learn to assess the risks of your current data privacy protocols.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 8 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM 600: Data … and implementation of information management strategies for the handling of personal information, including employee, …
… management, career development, and more. ACC Chapters in Canada Alberta British Columbia Ontario Quebec (English) … Missouri Mid-America St. Louis Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Greater Philadelphia New Jersey New … régionaux. La section Formations en Ligne d’ACC (ACC Online Education) fournit des programmes de premier choix, …
Articles
Vasily Torkanovskiy, Ivanyan & Partners
12/12/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Articles
Iohann Le Frapper
10/29/2014

The aim of this article is to provide guidance to in-house counsel on the assessment and management of key risks associated with partnership opportunities. As such, in-house counsel should be able to quickly identify the antitrust risks related to each type of partnership (joint R&D, joint purchasing, joint manufacturing and/or joint marketing), taking in account the evolution in 2010 and 2011 of the EU regulatory framework on cooperation among firms.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Iohann Le Frapper October 29, 2014 The aim of this article is to provide guidance to in-house counsel on the assessment … Counsel Journal ISSN 1754-0607 print/ISSN 1754-0607 online Striking the Right Balance Between Co-Operation and … equity mechanisms like incorporated joint ventures2). As for an example of successful partnership in the automotive …
Articles
03/11/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses the adoption of a patent invention assignment agreement to protect a company's intellectual property, under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Intellectual Property and Small Law Departments ACC Networks.*

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup Comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Question: My board of … a Patent Invention or Assignment of Invention Agreement for new employees to sign. Do you use a separate agreement or … I would. You'd have to do an amendment and make sure there is consideration. 1 Response #2: You'd probably have to …
Articles
Catherine J. Moynihan, Senior Director, Strategic Intelligence & Advisory, Epiq
11/15/2024

The hype around Generative AI has contributed to a wave of interest in how to apply many forms of artificial intelligence, not just GenAI. 

This article provides an overview of the technology concepts to consider when assessing legal workflow automation (WFA) tools as many providers are enhancing their solutions with AI.

… around Generative AI has contributed to a wave of interest in how to apply many forms of artificial intelligence, not … orchestration and administration features critical for managing processes and gathering performance management … and security capabilities.   Geek alert! What follows is an overview of the technology concepts we recommend buyers …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/18/2018
“When the ops role at Avis was first discussed, I knew that was what I wanted to do,” Hatti says of the position leading operations within the legal department at Avis Budget Group. The new role seemed like a natural progression for him.
… Docket Article Avis Budget Shares Secrets for Legal Ops Success Rachel M. Zahorsky Publication Date: … are also lawyers who have been exposed for years to what is working and what isn’t working to improve the practice of … easily work with my colleagues and attain the necessary 'buy-in’ — knowing we have his explicit support.” Tucker’s …
Articles
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
07/21/2014

The business landscape is experiencing an unprecedented period of globalization. Domestic enterprises now outsource internationally on a large scale and establish partnerships in far-flung locations where business terms may be advantageous. These companies must deal with unfamiliar laws and operational standards. In tandem with this push to globalization, employers find their business operations and ethics scrutinized more closely both domestically and abroad.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, European Union, United States
… Mendelson, P.C. July 21, 2014 The business landscape is experiencing an unprecedented period of globalization. … § 33.1 . 3 ( c) ( iii) ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization Excerpt from THE NATIONAL EMPLOYER® … t i na ti ona l employe r s shoul d recogni ze and become com f or t a bl e with the centr a l fact that openi ng or …
Peer Practice Examples
Association of Corporate Counsel
04/25/2016

This Leading Practices Profile, an update to ACC’s 2011 Crisis Management and the Role of In-House Lawyers: Company Leading Practices, features the leading business continuity and crisis management plans of four entities that share plan aspects, including core components, operational strategies, and lessons learned. The Profile also addresses the law departments’ role in prevention planning, training, risk assessment, crisis management, and continuity planning.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada, United States
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/lpp LEADING PRACTICES PROFILES SERIES Crisis Management … of views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement the subject; … of Corporate Counsel. For more about ACC please visit our website at For more Leading Practices Profiles please visit …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

As legal situations are in a constant state of flux because of the topical nature of the issue mandatory national law and current case law should always be complied with when using the clauses.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate, Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Editors: Dirk Rodewoldt | Mail: dirk.rodewoldt@cms-hs.com Bruno Duquesne | Mail: bruno.duquesne@cms-db.com Arnout … Europe. The development in the United Kingdom and France is particularly dynamic, but in other countries as well a … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
The prudent employer should ensure that sexual orientation and gender identity are added as protected classes to their Equal Opportunity and harassment policies and that managers and employees are trained on such just like with any other type of harassment training.
… notion of “sex stereotyping” came to recognize instances in which an employee was discriminated against for not conforming to conventional gender roles. Further … to sex stereotyping, and now to sexual orientation. It is doubtful that Judge Smith, as the senator was known, had …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/18/2020
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.com In-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
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample company employee handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Handbook (United States) May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employee handbook. Resource Details … The US Division Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration of this policy. If you have any … expenses through the Concur Travel/Expense Portal website no later than the 5th day each of month. Reports …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/18/2019
You are here because you want to work out, but working out as a busy lawyer seems virtually impossible. The good news is that (1) it is possible, and (2) you are done with the hardest part: wanting change.
… Docket Article How to Fit in a Workout Routine (Even with a Long Commute and No Gym) … as a busy lawyer seems virtually impossible. The good news is that (1) it is possible, and (2) you are done with the … your mindset You may want to start strength training, for example, but you might still be doubting that you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
Prior to law school, I worked as a server in a restaurant. I’ve often said that my experiences back then were particularly valuable in forming my worldview; their relevance certainly rushed back to the fore when I began in-house practice in a department of one.
… Date: 02/01/2018 Prior to law school, I worked as a server in a restaurant. I’ve often said that my experiences back … sometimes bearing no apparent relationship to its meaning. For example, “86” means the kitchen is out of some menu item. It’s deployed variably as a verb …
Program Materials
Connie Brenton, Gavin Gray, Liam Brown, Christian Lawrence
10/30/2014

Companies are demanding more than ever before from their legal departments, and spending less. This panel will discuss how innovative law departments are meeting this challenge by using a portfolio of insourcing, outsourcing, technology, benchmarking, analytics and project management techniques to create and manage a legal ecosystem of law firm and non-law firm LPOs, for law department operations and substantive legal services.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… a legal ecosystem of law firm and non-law firm LPOs, for law department operations and substantive legal services. … Question 3: What are you concerned about because it is potentially not sustainable? In-house Legal Ops Lawyers GC Tax Compliance Legal Mgr. Staff …
Articles
10/21/2015
43 pages

This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases from the Supreme Court's 2014 term in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2014 Term (United States) October 21, 2015 43 pages This is a list of select Morrison & Foerster publications on cases … the facts do not © 2015 Morrison & Foerster LLP | mofo.com 1 warrant entry of summary judgment or judgment as a … numerous other statutes. THE BACKDROP Spokeo operates a website where users can find information about individuals. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Whether you are a general counsel coordinating a global team, a subject matter expert coordinating with business and legal leaders in another geography, or headed abroad on an expat assignment, you’ve got some work to do if you want to maximize your effectiveness in China. While not comprehensive, these 10 items will get you started on the right foot.
… … Working across cultures and borders can be challenging for anyone in today’s global economy, but when you’re … (bilingual contracts are the best practice in most cases) is a worthwhile investment for anything you may need to … — if I want groceries to cook for dinner, I can order them online from half a dozen different outlets and have them …
Articles
05/21/2013

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses possible activities to play with kids on Take Your Child To Work Day.

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Source: Resource Library
… The issues discussed include: I. Law-related Activities for Children on "Take Your Child to Work Day" *(Permission … quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Rate this Wisdom of … on "Take Your Child to Work Day" Question: This Thursday is Take Your Children To Work Day and I have a 30 minute slot …
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