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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
At AIG, a global insurance company operating in 80 countries, Fato leverages her experience in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to manage these global departments and uses her legal mindset to help guide the board and C-suite in making ethical decisions for the company.
… 12/23/2020 At AIG, a global insurance company operating in 80 countries, Fato leverages her experience in legal, … guide the board and C-suite in making ethical decisions for the company. Resource Details … Lucy Fato EXECUTIVE VICE … Instead, the holistic experience of law school is designed to form a distinct legal mindset. For AIG …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
According to Spitzer, there are four distinct levels of happiness that both individuals and organizations must understand to assist them in pursuing excellence.
… and organizations must understand to assist them in pursuing excellence. Resource Details Interest Area: … Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle observed that “happiness” is the only end that is desirable in itself and never for the sake of something else. In other words, drinking a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
Basketball played a role for Brent Irvin, vice president, and general counsel at Tencent Holdings Limited, giving him an opportunity to get his first glimpse of China.
… Publication Date: 04/01/2016 Basketball played a role for Brent Irvin, vice president, and general counsel at … Details … If you play basketball, you could find yourself in China someday. Maybe. In any case, basketball played a … in China. It was very different there then than it is today — I feel like there were more horses than cars on …
Articles
Bruce Leonard, David Ward and Larry Ellis, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
11/05/2014
11 pages

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… & Blackwell LLP November 5, 2014 11 pages What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
Steve Wood, Ann Rose Stouthuysen and Carolyn Boyle
09/01/2007

This issue discusses nondisclosure agreements, the effectiveness of nondisclosure agreements under Belgium law, and food packaging and labeling.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, Belgium, European Union, Italy, United Kingdom
… Keep A Secret? By STeve WooD, BT GRoup steve.bs.wood@bt.com everyone has secrets. Businesses have more than most. … and painstaking research. This confidential information is often a very valuable asset and, if it is not adequately … less fat,” a claim which was repeated on patasnella’s website and which also flashed up on-screen during a …
Articles
Gelske Speerstra, LL.M., Russell Advocaten B.V., member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article a addresses when an employee can be dismissed with immediate effect, how to effect the dismissal, and the consequences of an employee challenge.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … r vi n g th e ap p li ca b le not ice perio d – if there is an urgen t cau se . Examp le s of urge nt cau se s in clud …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V., a member of Primerus
08/30/2016

This brief article presents tips for drafting exoneration or limitation of liability clauses in contracts.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Esq Russell Advocaten B.V. Amsterdam, Netherlands This is one of the most common questions we are asked by …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/09/2024
346 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in securitisation laws and regulations – including receivables contracts, receivables purchase agreements, asset sales, security issues, insolvency laws, special rules, regulatory issues, and taxation.

Resource Details
Region: Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Jersey, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… Edition 2024 Securitisation Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … interest rates for various mortgage loan products on its website on a quarterly basis. These disclosures provide Dutch …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Carlos Leon, Sr. Manager, Business Development, Contoural, Inc.
08/11/2021
2 pages

sample form, policy, United States, Contoural

Resource Details
Region: United States
… business, compliance and litigation trends and issues for educational and planning purposes. However, legal information is not the same as legal advice – the application of law to … Additional information is available at www.contoural.com. Copyright © Contoural 2021 2 Copyright © Contoural 2021 …
Event
Start Date: 06/09/2025 | 1:00 PM
… & Registration … Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially  tailored for new in-house lawyers.  CCU is the ideal program for members with …
Articles
Anand Mehta, Partner and Soumyadri Chattopadhyaya, Senior Associate, Khaitan & Co, Mumbai
09/07/2017

This Top Ten describes key factors and issues companies should look into and out for when investing in Healthcare in India.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
in India's Healthcare Sector: Top Ten Issues to Look Out For Author Anand Mehta, Partner and Soumyadri Chattopadhyaya, … sector largely comprises of hospitals and diagnostics and is pegged to be worth almost USD 145 billion by 2021, … under the burden of leverage and ripe for a distressed buy-out. We have set out below the top ten issues to look-out …
Articles
Matthew Loven, a partner at Maslon LLP (Meritas Member Firm)
09/05/2024

Commercial tenants are likely to encounter the common triple net (NNN) lease; however, without negotiating more favorable terms, they risk accepting an agreement that most often favors landlords.

This resource provides some tips to negotiating more favorable terms.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… Articles Triple Net Leases: 10 Opportunities for Commercial Tenants to Negotiate More Favorable Terms (US) … tenants should watch out for these ten clauses common in NNN leases. This articles discusses some opportunities to … rent usually comes in two forms in NNN leases. The first is base rent, which is typically quoted on a per-square-foot …
Articles
Christian E. Liipfert
10/01/2004
7 pages

This article discusses knowledge management from the perspective of a lawyer in a large international company, the information is applicable to other companies and law firms of any size.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… a lawyer in a large international company, the information is applicable to other companies and law firms of any size. … and law firms, big and small. II. WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE FOR LAWYERS? What, exactly, does a lawyer know? 1 © 2003 … software package from Microsoft that simplifies creating a website) and some server space – technology is not a barrier. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Today, as with any business function in an increasingly data-driven and accessible world, the legal task of reviewing your enterprise’s contracts can be more systematic, objective, and effective, provided that legal department leaders can understand, assess, and strategize about their contracts on a macro-level — and adapt accordingly.
… to marriage to the break-up. Platform. Develop strategies for a contract platform that considers contract automation, … Corporate counsel’s measuring stick for success is not how many hours they can bill for their services, but … supra note 5, at 186. Steven L. Schwarcz, To Make or to Buy: In-House Lawyering and Value Creation, 33 IOWA J. CORP. …
Articles
Cari Dominguez
10/19/2009

When most organizational leaders think of diversity initiatives, they tend to think of racial, gender and cultural diversity. Another aspect of workplace diversity that almost every organization has, but remains largely overlooked by most organizations today, is generational diversity.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… remains largely overlooked by most organizations today, is generational diversity. Resource Details Interest Area: … A recent report from The Conference Board found, for example, that 66 percent of organizations surveyed did … in Employment Act. For more information, see our website at www.eeoc.gov. ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting Don't just …
Articles
Guyer & Regules
01/01/2009
68 pages

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various factors that companies should consider when establishing a business in Uruguay.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Uruguay
… and users of Tax-Free Zones I.2.6.4 General tax exemptions for users of Tax-Free Zones I.2.7 Others I.2.7.1 Consortia … REGULATION I.1 Government and Legal System Uruguay is organized as a single, democratic republic. The current … implies promotional benefits in terms of credits (to buy assets, cover establishment expenses, imports, raw …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/09/2015
10 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in Canada.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Program Materials
Richard B. Belzer, Phd - president, Regulatory Checkbook; James W. Conrad, Jr. - assistant general counsel, American Chemistry Council; Leslie J. Huska, Phd - policy and rulemaking issue advisor, ExxonMobil Corporation; and Jessica R. Nacheman - counsel, ExxonMobil Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on incorporating sound science in environmental policy and rulemaking.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 207:Incorporating Sound Science in Environmental Policy & … CIA Office of Public Affairs, 703–482–0623. No Website available. Federal Financial Institutions …
Articles
Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants
11/04/2014
4 pages

This article introduces the laws and regulations to register and protect a trademark in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Arab Emirates
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Trademarks Ownership (Parts 1, 2 &3 of 3) Al Rowaad … fo re at the beginning we must clarify what a Trade m ark is, its im po rt anc e , and ho w the law prot e ct s its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally impermanent work arrangements, such as independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, on-call workers, part-time workers, and temporary employees.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… October 19, 2015 While definitions may vary, the term is generally employed as a catch-all phrase for workers employed through non-traditional, intentionally … display the details of the violation on the company’s website. CAL. LAB. CODE § 226.8. Misclassifying employees as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
This article focuses on a few of the more significant concerns from the perspective of corporate counsel in selecting an arbitrator for commercial arbitrations. It highlights potential ways to overcome these concerns and, therefore, create a more positive and satisfactory experience with the arbitral process.
… Arbitratorintelligence.org. This nonprofit venture is collecting quantitative feedback from counsel and other … Public rating systems already exist for lawyers (see avvo.com , for instance) and, given that many arbitrators are also … arbitrators and their decision making.” According to its website, Arbitrator Intelligence is collecting quantitative …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/09/2021
We’re all biased. And before we can change, we need to understand common bias types and patterns encountered in the workplace.
… to understand common bias types and patterns encountered in the workplace. Resource Details Interest Area: Diversity … encountered in the workplace. The goal. Recognizing bias is the first step toward building a more inclusive workplace. … that specific age groups or generations are more suitable for the job or the assignment. For instance, this bias could …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/09/2017
The practice of law is changing rapidly. Lawyers are going in-house faster, in-house legal departments are impacting the business more than ever, and lawyers are constantly adapting to shifts in the way companies conduct business. Here are the five trends we believe are going to disrupt the practice of law, and what we can do to embrace them.
… Bloom Publication Date: 06/09/2017 The practice of law is changing rapidly. Lawyers are going in-house faster, … — not “just” the lawyer in the room. So, how do we prepare for this? Great legal education must resemble business school … needs of legal operations professionals, visit  www.acc.com/legalops . … The practice of law is changing rapidly. …
Articles
Thora A. Johnson, Laura A. Taylor
08/01/2014

This paper is intended to provide a broad overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) as it applies to employers that sponsor health plans. This outline does not address all the applicable aspects and nuances of ACA as it applies to employer-sponsored health plans, as thousands of pages of applicable guidance have been issued on this topic over the past several years. Rather, its purpose is to introduce employers to some of the key provisions of health care reform that impact employer-sponsored health plans. As you review the materials herein, please remember that the application of the rules described is highly fact specific and this paper is not intended to provide legal advice or a legal opinion.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A. Johnson, Laura A. Taylor August 1, 2014 This paper is intended to provide a broad overview of the Patient … | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON, DC 1.888.VENABLE | www.Venable.com white paper August 2014 AUTHORS Thora A. Johnson … in Medicaid, and establishing and maintaining a website and call center to field consumer questions. The ACA …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
Obtaining a fintech charter is the newest option to implement a payment service, with perhaps the greatest potential to transform the abilities of your company. Yet this option comes with the greatest uncertainty.
… Publication Date: 05/04/2019 Obtaining a fintech charter is the newest option to implement a payment service, with … CHEAT SHEET Three tracks . There are three viable options for implementing a payment service: partnering with an … the AUSTRAC Business Profile Form available on AUSTRAC’s website. This is a paper-based process that usually takes …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
McGuireWoods
12/02/2014

This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier form).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contract (US) Author McGuireWoods December 2, 2014 This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier … during the Holdover Period, as set forth on Suppliers’ website at www.supplierswebsite.com under “legal notices and terms.” “Initial Term” means the …
Articles
Nicholas Rodriguez
07/16/2014

This U.S.-focused article will examine the ATP Tour, Inc. v. Deutscher Tennis Bund, 91 A.3d 554 (Del. 2014) decision and the pending legislation in Delaware that prohibits a fee-shifting bylaw. Next, it will discuss some considerations that Delaware corporations should remember when choosing whether to take the risk in adopting such an amendment to their company bylaws. Finally, this article provides a recommended approach to the fee-shifting bylaw dilemma.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Answering in the affirmative, the court opened the door for non-stock, and potentially traditional stock, … are permissible under Delaware Law; (2) If the bylaw is otherwise valid and enforceable, the bylaw could shift … Companies, DLA PIPER (June 24, 2014), http://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2014/06/the-ban-on/ . John …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision throughout Europe, suggesting homogenisation, for the moment at least, remains some distance away.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… CMS May 9, 2014 This guide highlights the fact that there is currently significant variation in pension provision … Pensions Editors: Bernd Roock | Mail: bernd.roock@cms-hs.com Introduction Pension provision varies significantly … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
Brandi Pack, Legal Operations Consultant, UpLevel Ops
12/16/2022
1 pages

Many eagerly await the day when genuinely advanced artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a reality, and we're seeing more and more discussion of AI and another related technology, Bots. Understanding key distinctions between the two can help legal professionals make the best use of each. Both are important and useful in different ways, and this article is an introduction to their capabilities and applications.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Harnessing the Power of Bots and AI in Legal Tech: Understanding their Differences and … important and useful in different ways, and this article is an introduction to their capabilities and applications. … efficiency. In some cases, Bots and AI work together. For example, a chatbot might utilize machine learning …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to improvement of the environment through the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement process including planning, acquisition, use and disposal.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts RFP for IT Services (Data Comm Network) June 20, 2016 This is a sample RFP for IT services for a company committed to … preferable goods and services. ELECTRONIC TENDERING WEBSITE Company has a new website where tenders are posted. …
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