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Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2017
As with any other part of the company, technology is only going to become a bigger and more substantial part of an in-house counsel’s job. In this article is a brief overview of what legal operations is, how it’s useful, and the types of technologies we rely on all of the time.
… As with any other part of the company, technology is only going to become a bigger and more substantial part of … on the importance of technology to streamline performance for quite some time, have fulfilled these important roles … look at a company such as Envoy Global (formerly  VISANOW.com ). Their services help streamline workforce processes, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
This is a crisis in corporate governance. If not remedied, we will see no end of significant corporate scandals, and the next one could involve your employer. To turn things around, we cannot wait for additional governmental regulation. Our best hope of improving corporate governance is for us — corporate counsel and compliance and ethics professionals — to work together with our executive leadership teams to both educate our directors and get them in the game.
… Crisis Jim Nortz Publication Date: 06/06/2019 This is a crisis in corporate governance. If not remedied, we will see no end … your employer. To turn things around, we cannot wait for additional governmental regulation. Our best hope of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
If you are in a leadership position now, consider whether you may be falling into the trap that has caught so many others by taking liberties with the rules that you would not tolerate in your subordinates.
… Jim Nortz Publication Date: 04/01/2017 If you are in a leadership position now, consider whether you may be … Senator Malcolm Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury for plotting to bribe his way onto the New York City mayoral … Rosenblatt concludes that “organizational corruption is driven by the individual and institutional tendency to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
Like pilots, corporate counsel and the management teams they serve are just as prone to the myopic preoccupation with fixing things that have gone wrong.
… Governance Source: ACC Docket … The primary goal of CRM is to enhance situational awareness, self-awareness, … On December 29, 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 bound for Miami International Airport departed John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York at 9:20 pm. The four-month-old Lockheed …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
In the interest of justice and fair play, and in keeping with the Christmas spirit, I offer this defense of Scrooge and explore the question of whether such “an excellent man of business,” is truly an “ethical” man of business.
… Docket Article An Apology for a Much Maligned but “Excellent Man of Business” Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/01/2016 In the interest of justice and fair play, and in keeping with … question of whether such “an excellent man of business,” is truly an “ethical” man of business. Resource Details …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2021
A few simple tech tricks will increase your productivity.
… fellow lawyers over the past few years, I’ve noticed there is a pervasive perception that technology and innovation is … expensive. And our business partners aren’t willing to pay for it. For some products, that’s true, but we often forget we have a powerful computer in our pockets that can offer innovation that doesn’t cost …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/26/2022
Excel but remember if you over-do it, you may burn out. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Source: ACC Docket … “Too good at your job,” you wonder. “Is that even a thing?” Believe it or not, there are ways in which stellar performance may create some unintended consequences. You can decide for yourself whether the benefits of being a super-employee …
Articles
04/25/2007

May 2007 Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… preferences, and renew your membership. all you have to do is visit the “My Membership” section of the aCC website. If you need your current password and ID, use the … us at 202.293.4103 x360. Visit “My Membership” at www. acc.com/membership. New Practice Profile: The Use of External …
Articles
10/19/2015

This article addresses the three broad topics that many Boards of Directors are examining as they review and assess cybersecurity issues.

… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … mofo.com CYBERSECURITY AND THE BOARD Cybersecurity has rapidly … company’s level of preparedness for cybersecurity risks is a helpful step in mitigating risks to the business. … the publicly facing privacy statements on the company’s website or in the literature the company provides to …
Articles
Michael Chang
04/01/2012
2 pages

The author reflects on an ancient Chinese folktale, and how our perception of luck and success shapes our careers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Japan, United States
… membership . … ACC Docket 20 April 2012 Hearsay T here is an old Chinese folktale that is told in my family: Lieh … number of quali- fied law school graduates competing for fewer positions. This makes it important to distinguish … chang can be contacted a michael. chang@warnerbros.com. Where innovation and business come together in the life …
Articles
Adam J. Hepworth, Foley & Lardner LLP
07/27/2022
3 pages

Many California health care providers, including hospitals and physician groups, will soon be required to sign on to California’s first-ever statewide data sharing agreement governing the exchange of health and social services information. Learn more here.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… compliance requires the perfect balance of disclosing what is required and holding back what is protected. The new … information. On July 5, 2022, CalHHS released on a State website the single data sharing agreement and an initial set … https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2020/07/patient-records-part-2 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2015

This is the text of a letter sent by F. William McNabb III, Vanguard’s Chairman and CEO, to the independent leaders of the boards of directors of the Vanguard funds’ largest portfolio holdings.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Text of a Vanguard Letter February 27, 2015 This is the text of a letter sent by F. William McNabb III, … Exchange (SDX) Protocol, available at sdxprotocol.com, offers guidance for such programs. This protocol also … your proxy materials or post statements on your company’s website, we read them. We pledge to be clear and transparent …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/19/2023
4 pages

This sample non-discrimination policy includes (a) Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan; (b) Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement; and (c) Anti-Harassment Policy.

… Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan It is the policy of Template Corporation, Inc., to provide equal … opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment and to comply with all nondiscrimination and … Harassing conduct that occurs on a Company related website, social media, or through Company e-mail will be …
Articles
James E. Dority, Dr. Christian E. Mammen, Jill Rothstein
07/07/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses how Generative Artificial Intelligence can impact case law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… KB) Download Save to My Resources … womblebonddickinson.com A New York attorney working a personal injury case just … changes, plenty of work remained to be done: The Court is presented with an unprecedented circumstance. A submission … but that he “consulted the artificial intelligence website Chat GPT in order to supplement the legal research …
Checklists
Association of Corporate Counsel, compiled by Regina Freitas, Senior Manager & Assistant General Counsel
08/09/2018

To facilitate a smooth transition of employment status, use the following checklist when going through a termination. It will help gather all pertinent information regarding the employee and the termination. The checklist relates to US contexts.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to terminate: Staff present at termination meeting: Is [ORGANIZATION’S NAME] sponsoring work visa? If yes, notify OGC. Is employee eligible for rehire? Is the termination involuntary? [ If not skip … from staff directory in the [ORGANIZATION’S NAME] website (available to third parties and members/customers) … …
Articles
Primerus
06/06/2014

This article looks at Phantom Share Plans (a “PSP”) which allows an employee to share in the company’s future growth without the principals giving up ownership in the company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Retaining Key Employees: The Case for Phantom Shares … may see more opportunity elsewhere or think that ownership is crucial to being a part of the company’s long-term future. …
Program Materials
Amanda Gratchner, Rebecca Matthias, Alexandra Ross, Mark Webber
10/17/2016

The right to be forgotten, Weltimmo, Safe Harbor, the General Data Protection Regulation. These are just some of the landmark privacy developments that came out of the EU in the past year. These rulings fundamentally affect the way businesses collect and use individuals' personal data, not just in the EU but worldwide. In this session, leading privacy experts will discuss how European privacy regulation has evolved and the key actions businesses need to take now to ensure they stay on the right side of the law and avoid attracting the huge fines that Europe will soon introduce. A must-see session for anyone grappling with EU data protection rules!

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union, United States
… General Data Protection Regulation (or “GDPR” for short) is an undeniably complex piece of legislation.  Most of what … has published the Privacy Shield decision on its website under its list of adequacy findings, giving the … issue anyway. QUESTIONS? Sources* OMG Cat: http://i.ytimg.com/vi/m9kGvfNTPo8/maxresdefault.jpg Unambiguous Finite …
Articles
Vincent E. Hillery, Robert M. Fields
03/01/2008

During M&A transactions, the needs and concerns of the acquired company’s management team are often overlooked, causing discontent and slowing down the process. This article explains how the engagement of attorneys during the sale can keep things moving, and provides examples that the seller, buyer, and key executives should consider in order to keep everyone happy during the process.

in negotiations between the buyer and seller of a company is how the target company’s manage- ment is to be compensated … Unfortunately, in many M&A transactions, executives of the com- panies being sold are unhappy simply because their … addressed. The failure to provide adequate representation for these executives often gives rise to uncertainty or …
Articles
05/19/2015

This article is a case law regarding the Foreign Corruption Practices Act.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Articles US v Peterson May 19, 2015 This article is a case law regarding the Foreign Corruption Practices Act. … Gl"..RTH PETERSON, Defendant. THE STATES CHARGES: - -x T N FOR M A TON Cr. No. 12-224 (JBW) (T. 18, U.S.C., §§ 371 and … and held various positions, including Managing Director in charge of the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Group's ("MSRE") …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
02/03/2022
10 pages

2022 might shape up to be a challenging year in terms of privacy and data protections. In this resource, in-house counsel can gain perspective on the coming year by taking these hot topics into consideration.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Top 10 Data Privacy & Security Considerations for 2022 Author Jackson Lewis P.C. February 3, 2022 10 pages 2022 might shape up to be a challenging year in terms of privacy and data protections. In this resource, … Privacy & Security Considerations for 2022 While this list is by no means exhaustive, it provides some hot topics for
Advocacy Filings
06/01/2017

Amicus Brief - Supreme Court of New Mexico v. U.S.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… i --------------------------------- On Petition For Writ Of Certiorari To The United States Court Of Appeals … Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-4103 sarwal@acc.com LAWRENCE S. EBNER Counsel of Record CAPITAL APPELLATE … I. THE PREEMPTION ISSUE IS IMPORTANT TO IN-HOUSE …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and others
01/30/2004

A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides for the scope of services, compensation, method of payment, property rights to any product, and an arbitration clause.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides … us and we hereby agree to serve as your advertising agency in accordance with and subject to the following terms and … or service(s); ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2003 various authors …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/16/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between a nonprofit association and its President and CEO as approved by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… CEO Employment Agreement February 16, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between a nonprofit … conditions of such engagement and service. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the employment of the Executive by the … by the Association (except as otherwise provided for herein), shall faithfully and industriously perform such …
Articles
Scheineson, Marc J.; Crouse, M. Therese; Bloch, David J.
11/30/1999

Two recent federal court cases have strengthened manufacturers’ commercial free speech rights.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… through the boardrooms of corporate America The message is that businesses have the constitutional right to … restrict it Important new opportunities have been created for all makers of FDA-regulated products BACKGROUND In 1991 … together with the underlying clinical information and com mitment by the manufacturer to submit supple mental …
Veta T. Richardson, ACC President and CEO, and Mary Blatch, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy
01/01/2017
15 pages

This white paper explores how the GC can be leveraged as a corporate culture influencer, and how their standing and stature vis-à-vis the CEO and other C-suite executives should be a topic of board inquiry.

Resource Details
Region: Global
… as a Corporate Culture Influencer “The only thing we have is one another. The only competitive advantage we have is the … setting corporate culture is an important responsibility for boards and executive management, and because the board … report or benchmarking information, please visit www.acc.com, or email research@acc.com. … This white paper explores …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/10/2016

This is a sample convertible promissory note where the borrower is a Nevada based corporation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Note - Nevada Corporation November 10, 2016 This is a sample convertible promissory note where the borrower is … THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.IT MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF A REGISTRATION STATEMENT IN EFFECT WITH …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable
05/10/2011

A Model Association CEO Employment Agreement, which is favorable to the executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2011 A Model Association CEO Employment Agreement, which is favorable to the executive. Resource Details Interest … conditions of such engagement and service. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the employment of the Executive by the … by the Association (except as otherwise provided for herein), shall faithfully and industriously perform such …
Program Materials
Todd Borow
Corporate Counsel
Escalon Medical Corp

Greg Chabon
Attorney
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

Kevin Douglas
Member
Bass Berry Sims

Whitnie Henderson
Legal Counsel
Association of California Water Agencies
10/24/2011

This program will address key issues in contract drafting, negotiation, execution and management. Such issues will include the role of counsel in the drafting process, drafting techniques with regard to recitals, definitions, primary and economic operating provisions, representations and warranties, and convenants and conditions. A discussion will also be held on how a legal department can become a better facilitator in the contracting process. It is expected that the presenters will include both inside and outside counsel, and the attendees will be provided with realistic examples from which to develop additional skills.

… become a better facilitator in the contracting process. It is expected that the presenters will include both inside and … terms of the transaction. • Some “boilerplate”may exist for these provisions if the current transaction is very … • Shipping Terms • Venue Suggested resources: www.onecle.com -- great site that culls agreements from Edgar (SEC) …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement regarding guestroom block and special group rates.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Special Group Rates Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement regarding guestroom block and … guarantees that 1) these rates represent the lowest rate for a room block of comparable size booked over these dates, … without notice to Group and a commensurate reduction in Group’s rates. Hotel shall provide group weekly updates to …
Peer Practice Examples
02/01/2016

Getting Away from the Hourly Rate - An Efficient Team Maximizes Value Part 3

… Team Maximizes Value Editor’s Note: The following is the third of a four-part series. The final article in the … billing provides, the latter fee arrangement persists for the great bulk of corporate billings. We have canvassed … and strengths must be mapped out carefully. The plan, when com- plete, will provide a roadmap for the team members’ …
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