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Carolyn Boyle

06/01/2013

This article discusses the judgments recently passed by several European courts in cases that involve age discrimination.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Employment and Labor

Source: Resource Library

Region: Austria, Denmark, European Union, Israel

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… position. The court held that in cases where there is only one applicant for a role, or where only one candidate … to assess their situation against that of a hypothetical com- parator. In this case, it concluded, the plaintiff had … topics can be accessed at the International Law Office website by inputting the five-digit reference number at …

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Sample Company Employment Handbook

05/28/2017

This is a sample company employee handbook.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Employment and Labor

Source: Resource Library

Region: United States

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… Sample Company Employment Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample company employee handbook. Resource Details … of all personnel. In _______________ it is important for each employee to know what is expected of him or her. … Google+, Pinterest, Reddit, and MySpace), message boards, online forums, video, photo, and audio sharing sites (e.g., …

Checklists

Succession Planning for Legal Departments: A Roadmap

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

08/01/2019

1 pages

This resource provides tips for successful succession planning for legal departments.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Region: Global

Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments

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… Checklists Succession Planning for Legal Departments: A Roadmap Author Seyfarth Shaw LLP … Law Department Management Region: Global Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law … both small and large legal departments. Be sure your house is in order - listen to the full session replay by clicking …

Program Materials

Lobbying & Political Activity Do’s & Don’ts

ACC; Kimberly Houghton Berry - Assistant General Counsel, National Wildlife Federation; Laurence E. Gold - Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO; Gigi Hyland - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Empire Corporate Federal Credit Union; Cynthia M. Lewin - Vice President & General Counsel, Volunteers of America, Inc.

10/01/2004

709 Lobbying & Political Activity Do's & Don'ts. Learn about why 501(c)(3)s must report lobbying activities, how 501(c)(3)s can measure lobbying activity, and more.

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Government

Source: Meetings

Region: United States

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… 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 709:Lobbying & Political Activity Do's & Don'ts Kimberly … Berry Kimberly Houghton Berry is assistant general counsel for National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in Reston, Virginia. …

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Why Climate Change is a Legal Responsibility

… Why Climate Change is a Legal Responsibility Learn More about ACC's Seat at the … President and A4S Executive Chair Discuss Sustainability In the article "Why Climate Change is a Legal … and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) Executive Chair Jessica …

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Quick Links for Chapter Leaders

… Quick Links for Chapter Leaders The content available within these Volunteer Leader pages is vast indeed! To better access this wealth of knowledge, … shortcuts to help chapter leaders access information that is worth the discovery, but not always easy to find. Return …

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Compensation Data for Your Department

… Compensation Data for Your Department Company-sourced compensation benchmarking … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across six demographic segments where sufficient … we allow for the data to be reported for all positions in the legal department (rather than having individuals …

Docket Article

Share Safely: How to Avoid Gun-Jumping and Inadvertent Waiver of Privilege When Making a Deal in Canada

Denes Rothschild

Publication Date: 10/01/2016

Are you considering an acquisition of a Canadian business?

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… here. Our look of the main considerations of these regimes is available at: blg.com/thresholds. “Gun-jumping” in potential violation of the … the parties to decide whether to sign an agreement and for how much. 3. Post-signing but pre-closing – At this …

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Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good

Matt Fawcett

Publication Date: 12/18/2020

A good manager helps the team understand when “good enough” is just that and when it is time to put “pencils down.” The quest for perfect often thwarts the more important goal of simple completion. I coach colleagues on this all the time.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… good manager helps the team understand when “good enough” is just that and when it is time to put “pencils down.” The quest for perfect often thwarts the more important goal of simple … way, convinced I was doing the right thing. When I went in-house, I quickly realized that I had to shift my mindset. …

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In the Heart of Technology

Danielle Maldonado

Publication Date: 12/01/2019

A ceramic fish sits on General Counsel Carolyn Herzog’s desk at Arm Limited. It’s a gift from her current team and a reminder of a story from her days at Symantec, a cybersecurity software and services company, when Herzog was living in the United Kingdom overseeing legal for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article In the Heart of Technology Danielle Maldonado Publication … Herzog was living in the United Kingdom overseeing legal for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Resource Details … also remembering a saying by a former boss: “Perception is reality.” Herzog expands, “As leaders, it really doesn’t …

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Ted Lasso's Leadership Lessons

Kelly Xiao

Publication Date: 12/07/2021

Asia Pacific Employment Director Counsel II Kelly Xiao shares what she's learned about leadership by watching the TV series Ted Lasso.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Development Source: ACC Docket … Warning: Spoiler alert for those who haven’t watched the show yet Ted Lasso is a show about an American football coach who moves to the … practice, Ted delivers a stern and direct speech to Jamie in front the team. Ted tells Jamie he is supposed to lead by …

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The State of the Legal Operations Role in Legal Departments

Blake E. Garcia, PhD

Publication Date: 01/10/2022

Based on ACC survey data, this article provides a high-level analysis of the state of legal operations by covering the extent to which departments are employing legal operations staff, examining at what point they tend to do so, as well as sharing salary data for these professionals. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article The State of the Legal Operations Role in Legal Departments Blake E. Garcia, PhD Publication Date: … point they tend to do so, as well as sharing salary data for these professionals. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch Resource … Management Source: ACC Docket … Legal operations is a business function or set of activities that focus on …

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Career Path: Regret ... And Other Things That Compound

James Bellerjeau

Publication Date: 05/02/2022

Over time, your daily habits and decisions have an impact on your life’s trajectory. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… compound interest." I've already referred to compounding for you in articles describing how to get rich . If you were reading … career, one of the most important things you can learn is that you are largely a creation of habits . Whether you …

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Know Your Business: 7 Workplace Misconduct Risks

Amy Salapak

Publication Date: 04/11/2022

Blind-spots, complacency, and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. #ACCDocket #misconduct #corruption #fraud #riskmanagement #compliance #ethics #workplacemisconductrisks #ACCLegalOps #legalops #legaloperations

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. … Touted as the largest case of public sector corruption in Australia, many have been wondering how and why such … identify, address, and prevent employee misconduct is having both an awareness and understanding as to how it …

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Strong Legal Entity Management Practices Lead to Better Business

Blake E. Garcia, PhD

Publication Date: 04/13/2022

Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management Practices, which ACC recently published in collaboration with Deloitte Tax LLP. #ACCResearch

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… Date: 04/13/2022 Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management … structures. As such, legal entity management (LEM) is becoming a salient topic in this increased regulatory … that LEM professionals face; and Immediate priorities for LEM teams across all types of organizations. One of the …

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Career Path: What I Learned from Judging and Being Judged

James Bellerjeau

Publication Date: 06/06/2022

Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between your learning or being unaware of your mistakes and how you are perceived. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 06/06/2022 Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between … others is not easy either, especially if you’re interested in being fair, constructive, and honest. I recently helped judge the finalists for the 2022 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings . Although I’ve judged …

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Career Path: What Makes You Really Stand Out

James Bellerjeau

Publication Date: 06/20/2022

Lead — well — and they shall follow, or at least you’ll make a considerable difference. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… should we think about the extraordinary circumstances we in-house counsel find ourselves in, what are our personal convictions worth, and what is it that makes us unique? This continues our exploration of … to you and your company. But it is not extraordinary for all in-house counsel. Right now, lots of companies are …

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How to Partner with HR to Investigate Everything

Seth Ort

Samuel Lillard

Mathew Parker

Publication Date: 06/13/2022

Know how to guide HR in investigating workplace issues. #ACCDocket #employment

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Source: ACC Docket

… Parker Publication Date: 06/13/2022 Know how to guide HR in investigating workplace issues. #ACCDocket #employment … investigation and consistent enforcement, are imperative for employers to foster a respectful, civil, and legally … privilege will be lost if the investigation is disclosed as evidence of a prompt remedial response. …

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In-house Privilege in Australia

Kate Sherburn

Natasha Ghanbar-Nezad

Publication Date: 06/16/2022

Legal professional privilege can be challenging in an in-house environment. Kate Sherburn and Natasha Ghanbar-Nezad from Who Gives A Crap crafted a handy list of do’s and don’ts for the Australian context.
#attorneyclientprivilege #inhousecounsel #legalprofessionalprivilege #ACCDocket #ACCAustralia

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article In-house Privilege in Australia Kate Sherburn Natasha … Who Gives A Crap crafted a handy list of do’s and don’ts for the Australian context. #attorneyclientprivilege … privilege defined Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a common law protection, codified in the Evidence Act 1995 …

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Top 10 Habits of Successful Corporate Counsel: #7 Being a Practical Lawyer and Moving Without the Ball

Brennan Torregrossa

Publication Date: 05/31/2024

Your expert legal advice is often only five percent of the solution needed to achieve the business objective, says GSK’s SVP Brennan Torregrossa. #ACCDocket #inhouse #careeradvice

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Publication Date: 05/31/2024 Your expert legal advice is often only five percent of the solution needed to achieve … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by magr80 / Shutterstock.com There are two great ironies in the career path of a … or services. Yet, common feedback from business executives for corporate lawyers is that they are not practical enough. …

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Considerations in Rebranding DEI

Markus Hartmann

Christina Ro-Connolly

Publication Date: 06/05/2024

The term "DEI" has disappeared from some workplaces. Here are some things in-house counsel should consider before moving in this direction, share Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Christina Ro-Connolly, a partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… this has actually been implemented across the country, DEI is better viewed as standing for discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination.” … productive, and valuable. wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com However, maintaining exclusionary practices or those that …

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Best Practices for Accessibility from Those Who Live It

Association of Corporate Counsel

Publication Date: 06/12/2024

Are you resilient enough to overcome a physical disability? Hear how Lori G. Cohen, co-chair of global litigation for Greenberg Traurig, and Jim Merklinger of the ACC Credentialing Institute, faced their challenges. #ACCDocket #DEI #accessibility

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article Best Practices for Accessibility from Those Who Live It Association of … … Banner artwork by Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock.com Lori G. Cohen Vice Chair and Co-Chair, Global Litigation … uses her phone’s text to speech app to communicate. She is grateful she can use technology to make her voice heard at …

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What In-house Counsel Should Know About Juneteenth

Association of Corporate Counsel

Publication Date: 06/19/2024

The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies and obligations. ACCDocket #inhouse #Juneteenth

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… The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies … Details … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day,” …

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Procurement’s Power Duo: Finance and Legal

Publication Date: 06/24/2024

Do you ever wonder how startups navigate the complex world of procurement? It’s all about the Finance and Legal collaboration. Explore how these two departments are joining forces to drive results. #ACCDocket #inhouse

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Interest Area: Financial Services

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket … Banner artwork by alphaspirit.it / Shutterstock.com This is the first part of a multi-part series addressing best … refers to internal functions or individuals accountable for business results related to procurement requests. This …

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What In-house Counsel Should Know About the Dockworkers Strike

Association of Corporate Counsel

Publication Date: 10/03/2024

As in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply … Docket … Banner photo by Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com In recent weeks, the ongoing dockworkers strike in the …

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5 Tips to Navigate the Current Challenges of the DEI Landscape

Rustam Juma

Michael Greene

Publication Date: 10/21/2024

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. GC, Corporate Secretary and Privacy Officer Rustam Juma, along with ACC Legal Resources Manager Michael Greene, provide five practical tips organizations may utilize to mitigate risks when implementing DEI initiatives.

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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket … Banner artwork by Anton Vierietin / Shutterstock.com Companies are navigating competing pressures as they … their way through this charged landscape. 1. Make the case for your policy Companies that adopt DEI initiatives should … allocation more equitable. Be transparent about how work is assigned. Employee resource groups (ERGs) can provide …

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Positively Legal: How Goal Setting Can Help Us Achieve More While Improving Our Health and Happiness

Caterina Cavallaro

Publication Date: 06/11/2021

Finding the right goal setting strategy is key to success in our professional and personal lives.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Date: 06/11/2021 Finding the right goal setting strategy is key to success in our professional and personal lives. Resource Details … Achor stated that our brains are goal-orientated machines. For marathon runners, as they see the finish line (their …

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Small Law: Be That Kind of Sidekick

Maryrose Delahunty

Publication Date: 08/23/2021

Sometimes in-house lawyers need to do more than offer advice. Sometimes they need to carry the CEO across the finish line.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… Maryrose Delahunty Publication Date: 08/23/2021 Sometimes in-house lawyers need to do more than offer advice. Sometimes … of the biggest challenges we all face as in-house counsel is getting out of the way. As we accumulate knowledge and … trains us in the fine art of issue spotting — looking for all the risks and potential legal pitfalls in a given …

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A Millennial’s Tips for Reading Engaging Business Books

Noah Webster

Julie Stankiewicz

Publication Date: 09/17/2021

Fresh off an in-house internship, 2L student Julie Stankiewicz shares the business books that got her up to speed.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article A Millennial’s Tips for Reading Engaging Business Books Noah Webster Julie … Stankiewicz Publication Date: 09/17/2021 Fresh off an in-house internship, 2L student Julie Stankiewicz shares the … Development Source: ACC Docket … Julie Stankiewicz is currently a 2L student and interned with Noah Webster at …

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Career Path: I Miss Shaking Hands

James Bellerjeau

Publication Date: 08/22/2022

: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Development Source: ACC Docket … When I started working in Switzerland, I was struck by what seemed like an annoying, … In most business settings, a person joining a meeting is expected to individually greet each person in the room. … were not OK anymore. As to the procession of handshakes, for some time I tried an airy wave at larger groups of people …

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