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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 …
… 800 members joining the ACC global network. ACC Hong Kong is the result of the alliance between the Hong Kong Corporate … regional and global-focused content developed specifically for in-house lawyers. The associations will celebrate the … information on ACC Hong Kong, please visit https://www.acc.com/hk/ . About HKCCA: The Hong Kong Corporate Counsel …
Articles
James A. Nortz
09/01/2012

In 2004, The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission developed an “Enterprise Risk Management – Integrated Framework” that, to this day, has not been widely adopted. This article looks at the reasons behind this and offers advice to companies that do not regularly and thoroughly manage their enterprise risks.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… … ACC Docket 114 September 2012 Collateral James a. Nortz is the director of compliance for Bausch and Lomb. among other positions, he previously … ACC Docket. He can be contacted at james.a.nortz@bausch.com. Build a Dirt Path Before You Build a Superhighway By …
Articles
Jane Ellis and Rob Smith, Assertia Pty Ltd
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: Australia
… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/08/2016

This is sample second amended and restated non-negotiable promissory note.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Non-Negotiable Promissory Note November 8, 2016 This is sample second amended and restated non-negotiable … NOTE ("SECOND AMENDED NOTE") AMENDS AND RESTATES IN ITS ENTIRETY THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NON-NEGOTIABLE … [DATE 1] Further Amended and Restated as of: [DATE 2] 1. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, [BORROWER], a Nevada corporation (the …
Articles
Gregory Stern
06/01/2017

As artificial intelligence (AI) improves, lawyers can expect to see more of it integrated in their daily work.

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Source: ACC Docket
… CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com AI and You You’ve probably heard a lot about artificial … will. Here’s why. First, what do we mean by AI? AI is often con- flated with various notions about super-intelligent computers that could, for example, pass the Turing test. So, we watch movies like …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2016

This is a sample amended and restated non-negotiable promissory note.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Non-Negotiable Promissory Note November 10, 2016 This is a sample amended and restated non-negotiable promissory … PROMISSORY NOTE ("AMENDED NOTE") AMENDS AND RESTATES IN ITS ENTIRETY THE PROMISSORY NOTE, DATED AS OF [DATE 1] … [ORIGINAL DATE] Amended and Restated as of: [AMENDED DATE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, [BORROWR], a Nevada corporation (the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/04/2017

This is a sample global master services agreement where Customer has decided to outsource human resource services and related processes.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
… Global Master Services Agreement February 4, 2017 This is a sample global master services agreement where Customer … supplier of human resource services and has expertise in the provision of outsourced human resource solutions. (C) … earlier as provided in this Agreement, will continue for [NUMBER OF YEARS 1] until [date] (the "Initial Term"). …
Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/01/2004
17 pages

A toolkit designed to help company personnel understand the key provisions of the Company Services Agreement and to facilitate negotiation of these provisions, whether used as part of the CSA or as insertions to customer agreements.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Negotiating Toolkit for Key Provisions From the Company Services Agreement … AGREEMENT 1. Introduction. The purpose of this Toolkit is to help Company personnel understand the key provisions of … property. For example, if Company were to design a website for a customer using code that was copied from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2021
What are stalking horse bids and why should in-house counsel care? Here's how to make this method work in your favor, whether you’re selling or bidding on assets.
… Docket Article The Operational GC: When Hunting for a Bargain, Don’t Forget Your Horse Neil Peretz … expect a wave of bankruptcies, which can result in a great buying opportunity for other companies seeking to expand. If you plan on purchasing assets is such a setting, it’s time to dig out those lucky …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2022
Legal leaders can adapt, survive, and thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. #ACCDocket #legalops #legaloperations #ACCLegalOps
… thrive only by rethinking the traditional legal paradigm for resourcing. Learn how to adopt an agile approach. … Source: ACC Docket … Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet The environment. In-house counsel are up … The traditional legal paradigm of “staff up or send out” is no longer adequate with budget constraints and the need …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2023
India continues to be an increasingly attractive destination for foreign companies. Here are some key considerations for such global initiatives. #IndiaGC #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article India Bound M&A: A Checklist of Key Issues for General Counsel in Acquisitions Involving Indian Entities … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Urbanscape / Shutterstock.com Key highlights: Companies planning an acquisition … for foreign investors (as opposed to an Indian resident) is to pay at least fair market value at the time of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique farmer-owned cooperative structure, Jim Zappa's approach has proved effective as he helps America’s rural farmers run their farms and businesses.
… 03/02/2019 As executive vice president and general counsel for Minnesota-based CHS, a Fortune 100 company with a unique … the art of communication. He even has a master’s degree in it (USC ’89). Yet he prides himself on his informal … only work if the top-level leadership buys in — and Zappa is a proponent (although he admits he doesn’t always get it …
Articles
Ashurst Frankfurt
06/03/2013

This brief overview cannot replace individual tax and legal advice and may not be construed as such. Please keep in mind that RETT rates may change at any time and should be reviewed on a regular basis.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Under the RETTA , real estate transfer tax ("RETT") is triggered if an investor (or a group of related party … Any shareholdings below this threshold are disregarded for RETT purposes. Up to now, a way to tax optimize such an … T: +49(0)69 97 11 27 18 E: klaus.herkenroth@ashurst.com Heiko Penndorf Partner Rechtsanwalt, Steuerberater T: +49 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2023
Discover key strategies for mitigating counterparty risks in India's thriving business landscape. #RiskMitigation #IndianLaw #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by LunaKate / Shutterstock.com Highlights: Before doing business with an entity in … Non-compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws is one of the most prevalent risks while doing business in … be verified through publicly available information on the website of the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Silicon Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced.
… Article More Than a Buzzword: How Donna Kolnes Pivoted for Growth With Adobe Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication … Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced. Resource … Another hallmark of the Silicon Valley culture, of course, is its buzzword-heavy vocabulary. For example, in Silicon …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/28/2020
Best practices for employers dictate recognizing that there is no one size fits all strategy; hence, this article’s theme that flexibility and compassion are the cornerstones of success for employers tackling workforce and workplace considerations related to reopening their worksites in COVID-19 times.
… Kierszenbaum Publication Date: 08/28/2020 Best practices for employers dictate recognizing that there is no one size fits all strategy; hence, this article’s theme … considerations related to reopening their worksites in COVID-19 times. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
To illustrate how the use of settlement counsel functions and adds value, the following is a case narrative, based on our experiences with several clients. In this first installment, we will explore the general counsel’s perspective of settlement counsel and the benefits of adding another arrow to your quiver.
… Article Case Studies in Settlement Counsel: Best Practices for Litigation Exit Strategies Dan Churay Frank M. Bedell … settlement counsel functions and adds value, the following is a case narrative, based on our experiences with several … and providing reports on pending legal matters. With a buy-out offer for the company on the table, though, Williston …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2024
Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, general counsel at Vanguard Australia, shares tips to help avoid burnout and manage the demands of in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #inhouse #WellBeing #Burnout
… Role Sean Hughes Publication Date: 08/08/2024 Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The demands of the in-house counsel role can be …
… Washington – The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is proud to announce that the ACC global Board of Directors … have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .  …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
01/11/2021
7 pages

The enforcement actions provide early clues on how the SEC’s “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation.

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Region: United States
… “risk-based data analytics” may flag public companies for investigation. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … at issue in the settled orders suggest the SEC is using the EPS Initiative to develop cases under a theory … Initiative is in line with the Enforcement https://www.lw.com/practices/SecuritiesLitigationandProfessionalLiability …
Articles
08/01/2014

This is an article describing employment based immigrant visas which are divided into five preference categories.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Overview of U.S. Based Immigration August 1, 2014 This is an article describing employment based immigrant visas … Labor Certification and Filing a Petition To be considered for an immigrant visa under some of the employment-based … for USCIS services, see Check Filing Fees on the USCIS website. Note: Fees must be paid for each intending …
Articles
Benjamin J. Thompson, Haneeta Kaur Gill, and Hannah Ariffin; Thompson Associates
11/04/2014
12 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of patent enforcement proceedings in Malaysia.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Malaysia
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Program Materials
Charles Duross, Sheldon Quan, Catherine Smith, Ruti Smithline
10/30/2014

Latin America remains a market of opportunity and investment for multinationals, but significant corruption problems present complex obstacles for investing and operating in the region. A panel of leading anti-corruption compliance professionals will discuss the legal and business challenges faced by companies with global operations, and provide strategies to develop region- and country-specific programs, with special emphasis on Mexico and Brazil. They’ll also review recent high-profile investigations and targets for enforcement.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: Brazil, Mexico, United States
… Program Materials CuttingEdge Issues in Anti-Corruption and Compliance in Latin America Author … America remains a market of opportunity and investment for multinationals, but significant corruption problems … Miami, FL (305) 994-3324 catherine.smith@brightstar.com Charles Duross Partner Morrison & Foerster LLP …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/08/2016

This is a sample promissory note for value received where the maker is a Nevada corporation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Promissory Note for Value Received - Nevada November 8, 2016 This is a sample promissory note for value received where the … the principal amount of [AMOUNT] ($[AMOUNT NUM]), in lawful money of the United States of America, together …
… • May 6 & 7 • St. Louis, MO (as of 4/21/14) Driving Value in Inside/Outside Counsel Relationships May 6 & 7, 2014 • … Damon Partner Seyfarth Shaw Boston, MA ldamon@seyfarth.com Bill Garcia Director of Legal Project Management Thompson … Renée Karibi-Whyte Director, Practical Law Thomson Reuters New York, NY Renee.Karibi@thomsonreuters.com Russ Dempsey SVP …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
As I step into my new chapter, I want to encourage you to continue exploring and growing so that you can step into your greatness as a lawyer, a team member, a leader, and whatever other roles are before you
… and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … This is my last article as a regular columnist for the Docket . For the person I was six years ago, this … But I have grown tremendously as a lawyer and an author in that time, which is allowing me to walk away from this …
Articles
Peter Israiloff, Barger, Piso & Partner
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in Austria

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Christopher M. Santomassimo - General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary, Agfa Corporation; Christopher G. Karagheuzoff - Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Deirdre J. Sheridan - Senior Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
09/21/2007

Corporate privilege has been eroded on several fronts. Lawyers operating in the current legal climate must be keenly aware of the corporate privilege's potential limitations and take steps to minimize them. Here are thirteen steps to cope with corporate privilege erosion.

… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … It is black letter law that the attorney-client priv-ilege … where the number of employees privy to privileged com- munications, and consequently the potential for waiver, is especially high—can be exceptionally …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
It is hard to find evidence that corporate compliance and ethics professionals and corporate counsel are having a measurable positive impact on performance. Although we have produced policies, procedures, controls, and training programs by the truckload, we have failed to reduce criminal misconduct in the corporations we serve. A change in tactics and focus is required to achieve a different result.
… Excellence Jim Nortz Publication Date: 03/02/2019 It is hard to find evidence that corporate compliance and ethics … truckload, we have failed to reduce criminal misconduct in the corporations we serve. A change in tactics and focus … festering in the rubber chemical business he had led for over two decades. For many years, senior Uniroyal …
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