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Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
In her first column Positively Legal, Caterina Cavallaro looks at something most lawyers have experienced — stress and burnout — and offers a useful solution: meditation.
… productive, happier, and healthier. "I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say 'hello, goodbye,' … while we pride ourselves on our ability to multitask, it is “not only what keeps us from being in the present but also … and goodwill towards them). Structured (in person or online) programs like Openground’s eight-week Mindfulness …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
Jieun Lee relied on her network of connections to secure her current position as general counsel. It’s only fitting because she now works for a company that also uses connections to reach its goals. Roof Funding, a leading South Korean fintech company, operates peer-to-peer (P2P) networks that allow its users to decrease borrowing costs by crowdfunding loans.
… general counsel. It’s only fitting because she now works for a company that also uses connections to reach its goals. … on banks or lenders for a loan, borrowers can turn to an online network of undisclosed investors who each contribute … at Goldman Sachs in South Korea, Lee says. The respect is mutual. Lee, who also has a robust knowledge of fintech …
Articles
Gregory Stern
06/01/2018
2 pages

This article was published in the Tech Toolbox column of the ACC Docket, ACC's award-winning publication. If you work for a multinational company, your department should be striving to harness all of the global resources to manage data transfer across borders.

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Region: European Union, India, United Kingdom
… ACC Docket, ACC's award-winning publication. If you work for a multinational company, your department should be … CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com With the recent implementation of the EU’s General Data … but related risk: The risk that your law department is not allowing the right data to move across the right …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2017

This is a sample guarantee of payment contract where the Guarantor authorizes the guest to use his/her credit card to pay for all charges authorized.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guarantee of Payment Agreement January 18, 2017 This is a sample guarantee of payment contract where the Guarantor … authorizes the guest to use his/her credit card to pay for all charges authorized. Resource Details Interest Area: … LEGIBLE COPY OF ID, 3) FRONT & BACK COPY OF CREDIT CARD In that regard, I (a) Guarantee to [HOSPITALITY GROUP], its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/06/2017

This is a sample guarantee of payment agreement where the Guarantor authorizes the use of his/her credit to guarantee payment to the Hotel.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guarantee of Payment Contract February 6, 2017 This is a sample guarantee of payment agreement where the … Card") at any such [HOSPITALITY GROUP] property to pay for all charges authorized below. I understand that … LEGIBLE COPY OF ID, 3) FRONT & BACK COPY OF CREDIT CARD In that regard, I (a) Guarantee to [HOSPITALITY GROUP], its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/16/2016

This is a sample consulting agreement between a Delaware corporation and its consultant.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Consulting Agreement (for Services) October 16, 2016 This is a sample consulting agreement between a Delaware … agrees to undertake and complete the Services (as defined in [EXHIBIT A]) in accordance with and on the schedule …
Advocacy Filings
David C. Frederick and Robert A. Klinck - Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel, P.L.L.C.
07/26/2006

A brief addressing a fundamental question related to the operation of the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Save to My Resources … UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS for the THIRD CIRCUIT _______________ _______________ Case … S. Wander et al., Association of Corporate Counsel Survey: Is the Attorney-Client Privilege Under Attack?, SK084 ALI-ABA … & Compliance Services, available at http://www.kpmg.com/Services/Advisory/RAS/Services/RCS/RCS.htm. 13 593-94 & …
Articles
Sidley Austin LLP
01/13/2015

There is reason to question whether increased shareholder influence on matters that the law has traditionally apportioned to the board is at the expense of other values that are key to the sustainability of healthy corporations. These concerns underlie the issues that will define the state of governance in 2015 and likely beyond.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles The State of Corporate Governance for 2015 Author Sidley Austin LLP January 13, 2015 There is reason to question whether increased shareholder influence … Year” published on August 25, 2014 at http://www.sidley.com/2014-Proxy-Season-Review-- …
Articles
Charles Laubach, Afridi & Angell
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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
Blockchain itself is separate from Bitcoin and can be implemented to support myriad other uses. Although cryptocurrency has garnered significant attention, this article focuses on considerations applicable to the use of blockchain in multinational business, apart from cryptocurrency.
… Docket Article Legal Considerations in the Use of Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts for Multinational Business Wendy Callaghan Rajika Bhasin Publication Date: 06/01/2018 Blockchain itself is separate from Bitcoin and can be implemented to support …
… past and to build ACC Europe as the preeminent association for in-house counsel in Europe, so more members can benefit … opportunities and advocacy initiatives. ACC Europe is a chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), … information about ACC Europe can be found at www.acce.com . By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel®. # # # … …
Articles
10/07/2015

In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding business dominance.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … 1746-5508 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
12/01/2013

This article identifies the industries on the rise in Africa’s emerging markets.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Ghana, South Africa
… Investing in Africa By Maggy Baccinelli (baccinelli@acc.com), ACC The 150-year old Standard Bank of South Africa is the continent’s largest financial insti- tution. It … in Chiaviello’s view, however, is Africa’s potential for agricul- ture growth. Africa’s total food demand was …
Program Materials
Jonathan Goldstein
05/30/2011

As in-house counsel struggle to do more with less, outsourcing is increasingly one tool we consider. And the range of options has grown in recent years. They often sound good, but how effective are they really? How can you make them work to suit your needs? In this program material, a panel shares their experience and insights on what works, what doesn't and how to make legal sourcing work for you.

… Just Outsourcing Author Jonathan Goldstein May 30, 2011 As in-house counsel struggle to do more with less, outsourcing is increasingly one tool we consider. And the range of … works, what doesn't and how to make legal sourcing work for you. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department …
Articles
12/01/2017

During the Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, over 350 leaders and guests joined ACC as it presented the 2017 Outstanding Chapter Achievement Awards and the Committee of the Year Awards.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Israel, United States
… 2017 Outstanding Large Committee of the Year award winner is the Employment and Labor Law Committee. Once again … and continued its pro bono partnership with Wills for Heroes, an organization dedicated to providing legal … and 12 written resourc- es, Foley worked closely with com- mittee leadership as they strategically planned for the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/30/2004

A sample compensation and leadership development committee charter. Sets forth the purpose, membership requirements, duties and responsibilities of the compensation and leadership development committee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of the Company has considered and approved this Charter in order to set forth the purpose, membership requirements, … and (2) prepare an annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement. Number of … material relationship with the Company if (i) the director is a partner, principal, counsel or advisor to, shareholder, …
Articles
Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C., a Lex Mundi member firm
10/15/2016
66 pages

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Lex Mundi member firm October 15, 2016 66 pages This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Mexico Prepared by Lex Mundi member firm, Basham, Ringe y … covering 43 countries. Mexico has also signed treaties for the avoidance of double taxation with 61 countries. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2017
It has been over a decade since the New Hampshire Supreme Court set the stage for the enforceability of electronic signature (e-signature) solutions.
… decade since the New Hampshire Supreme Court set the stage for the enforceability of electronic signature (e-signature) … of electronic signature (e-signature) solutions. In June of 2000, the ESIGN Act formalized the legality of … up-to-date with e-signature technology and regulation is vital. Lisa Konie, senior director of legal operations at …
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Molas Photos / Shutterstock.com We are extremely grateful for new beginnings, opportunities, and new perspectives in … of the in-house journey "The best thing you can do is to become highly valuable to your organization starting …
Articles
Lewis Wiener, Kymberly Kochis and Frank Nolan
07/18/2016
4 pages

This article will summarizes the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence, explains the CFPB’s proposal and its legal basis, and outline steps companies can take to address the regulation before and after it goes into effect.
(Editor Note: CFPB enacted the final rule on July 10, 2017. On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled the CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, the CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… July 10, 2017. On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled the CFPB's funding mechanism was … in consumer contracts. Perhaps the most well-known case is AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion (2011), where the court … courts had rejected AT&T’s attempts to enforce www. NYLJ.com MONDay, JULy 18, 2016 N E W Y O R K L A W J O U R N A L S …
Advocacy Filings
02/01/2018

2017 Advocacy Summary

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Source: Resource Library
… whether the head of the legal function should be included in the Senior Managers Regime. ACC argues the effort, which is aimed at increasing accountability in financial … the Supreme Court of California supporting the petition for review of a case raising the question of whether a court …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/28/2021
Stop making Lady Justice act like a snob. Follow these five steps to design more useful and understandable contracts.
… , Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … For lawyers, the field of law is first and foremost about serving others. But when lawyers … they are meant to serve. Too often, employees, customers, website visitors, and business partners can do little more …
Articles
Laura Colby and Carol Hymowitz
12/03/2015

Fewer female chief executive officers have the weapons corporations typically use to fight off hostile takeovers than their male counterparts. While that’s won their companies the approval of good governance watchdogs, it’s made them more vulnerable to activist investors.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles As Icahn Circles Xerox, an Issue for Women CEOs Becomes Clearer Author Laura Colby and Carol … of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Shareholder Activism As Icahn Circles Xerox, an Issue for … (41 CARE, 10/6/15). In January, PepsiCo Inc., whose CEO is Indra Nooyi, elected a Trian adviser to its board …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a sample food service agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Food Service Agreement October 24, 2016 This is a sample food service agreement. Resource Details Interest … "Client"). Company AND Client shall each be referred to in this Agreement as a "Party" and, collectively, the … subcontractor or another entity, placed on the Premises for patronage by employees and guests of Client (the "Vending …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
In law school, we’re often not taught to think about the role of a lawyer as a strategic advisor to our clients. The ESG space is an opportunity to bring our traditional strengths as legal advisors to unconventional new challenges and opportunities.
… as a strategic advisor to our clients. The ESG space is an opportunity to bring our traditional strengths as legal … so that our members are at the table. Learn more at acc.com/governance . We’ve just wrapped up a terrific Annual … “Connect, Learn, Excel.” Thank you to the ACC staff for the wonderful job organizing the event and to our members …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/03/2023
Discover 4 crucial pitfalls that can lead to the failure of vendor contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts Counsel Jessica Lehman shares her expertise. #ContractNegotiation #VendorManagement #RiskMitigation #ACC #ACCDocket
… contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mameraman / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Understanding project’s cost type . Know … the true measure of a successful vendor agreement is whether the parties have it structured such that those …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/14/2020
The stewardship, clear thinking, and insight that the general counsel brings to the CEO has never been more critical. We need to react quickly — without reacting thoughtlessly. Below are five things you can do right now to equip you in fulfilling your trusted advisor role, on good days and bad.
… Docket Article 5 Ways In-house Counsel Can Influence the Right Tone at the Top Amii … to fall into fear-based decision-making and message a push for profit at all costs that can lead to brand damage, legal … your influence in the C-suite  To ensure legal counsel is a priority for your leadership team, you need mindshare. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Latham & Watkins LLP
06/02/2020
17 pages
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Key Compensation Items for the 2020 Proxy Season and Beyond Author Latham & Watkins … transactions are generally permitted. The disclosure is required in any annual proxy or information statement … whom you normally consult: Holly M. Bauer holly.bauer@lw.com +1.858.523.5482 San Diego Maj Vaseghi maj.vaseghi@lw.com
Program Materials
Ross Booher, Charlotte Diehl Young
07/04/2013

This material covers how to conduct a compliance investigation and discusses the importance of having a formal investigations protocol in place. Learn common FAQs and lessons learned during compliance investigations.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Training Program April 29-30, New Orleans This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com        Monday, April 29 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Compliance … this experience he understands how difficult it can be for companies to lawfully achieve business objectives in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
The rapid pace of change is one of the foremost reasons a succession plan, not only for replacing the general counsel, but also senior level attorneys, is essential.
… Docket Article Succession Management: What is it Good For? Whitnie Wiley Robert Hilliard Steve Robinette … in developing your legal department talent. www.kornferry.com/institute/general-counsel-senior-leader-more-just-lawyer …
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