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We discuss below the changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act that will have the most significant effect on trademark owners and their branding strategy.
… Act are expected to come into force at the end of 2015 or in early 2016, according to the Canadian Intellectual … the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (the Nice Agreement). The aim of these amendments is to assist Canadian businesses in their expansion in …
A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision considers if the courts’ traditional limitation on sitting outside their province of jurisdiction should yield to the practicalities of an increasingly interconnected world.
… Docket Article New Frontiers for Canadian Judges Erik Penz Guy White Publication Date: … Litigation and Dispute Resolution Source: ACC Docket … In Canada, many businesses operate across multiple provinces … impartial; they allow Canadians to observe that justice is administered according to the rule of law, in a …
Knowing where the risks exist and crafting practical processes to both comply with US obligations and meet international privacy standards are some of the largest challenges facing the multinational corporation today. As with almost any legal risk, it is important to be prepared.
… Docket Article Challenges for Corporate Counsel When Facing Cross-Border Discovery and … corporation today. As with almost any legal risk, it is important to be prepared. Resource Details Interest Area: … to a discovery request or regulatory investigative demand in the United States. The ever-growing, complex web of …
When Niti Nadarajah moved in-house, she was excited to no longer have to woo potential clients, but she still could not be sure as she spent day-in-day out with her new clients that they were getting to know Niti the person or Niti the lawyer.
… Personal Branding: Why Do I Need a Personal Brand When I’m In-house? Niti Nadarajah Publication Date: 05/17/2021 When … A couple of years after returning from maternity leave for my first child, I was asked to participate in a project … to know that my tagline was “Walking the Talk.” So, what is a personal brand? I had always thought of a “personal …
… Docket Article The Ultimate Business Partner: 10 Strategies forIn-house Counsel Success Martin T. Guest Publication Date: … Although legal plays a critical control function, it is also an enabling function and the organization must …
… 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 …
The benefits of having a public profile range from speaking opportunities to career advancement to enhancing your company’s image, writes Niti Nadarajah in the latest ACC Docket “Personal Branding” column.
… to enhancing your company’s image, writes Niti Nadarajah in the latest ACC Docket “Personal Branding” column. Resource … to talk about — shared passions and ideals and a hope for change and for equality. That was the first of many … I have now had with people I have never met in person. Why is this relevant to in-house lawyers? As in-house lawyers, we …
ACC Chair Jo Anne Schwendinger interviews other in-house lawyers who, like herself, have taken advantage of opportunities to work outside of their home country.
… 06/28/2021 ACC Chair Jo Anne Schwendinger interviews other in-house lawyers who, like herself, have taken advantage of … there has been more to consider than the average move for career or personal reasons. COVID, and the subsequent … share one of your top three? Craig: I have two kids; one is six and one is eight. I grew up without a passport and …
… Docket Article 4 Steps In-house Counsel Must Use to Prepare for a Breach Daniel … breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked. Resource Details Interest …
… Docket Article 5 Strategies for Building Your GC Presence Zoee Bradley Publication Date: … influence as a GC. 1. Be authentically you Being a lawyer is rewarding, but it is not an easy role. Carrying the weight … be a daunting experience, no matter how long you’ve sat in the chair or the size of your legal team. That burden is …
… 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 …
… Kucera Michael T. Moore Publication Date: 09/01/2021 In-house counsel can go beyond protecting IP to actively … between groups in order to foster innovation. Recognition is key. Formal recognition on a quarterly or annual basis is … on Intellectual Property on the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2021 has shone a light on a …
… 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 …
Remote working has opened the door to innovative technology - and its pitfalls. Legal ops professionals need an actionable roadmap to help their teams succeed.
… Adapting to remote work during the pandemic spurred a need for technological transformation, including bringing … artificial intelligence (AI). The scope of corporate risk is shifting as well. As these factors collide, in-house legal … operations practitioners are responsible for obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and bringing them along the …
From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the most pressing lessons in-house counsel learned in 2021.
… From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the … we have been stifling progress. But the good news is, we are also uniquely situated to help develop creative, … can promote DEI at your company. https://www.accdocket.com/employment-lawyers-guide-leaning-dei 2. Refreshing your …
… of people reported covering an aspect of their identity in the workplace in a recent Deloitte survey. Resource … and Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … It’s common these days for employers to say they want you to bring “your whole self” … play in this? The importance of authenticity in leaders is well documented. Numerous articles address the importance …
Deepfakes – portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake” – are one of the latest technological risks to individuals and companies that corporate counsel need to recognize.
… deepfakes. Companies should plan ahead and factor in consistent cybersecurity measures. In the war of misinformation, content is a weapon. With the rampant existence of “fake news,” it … describe algorithms that can create deepfakes in real-time for streaming video. The technology has potential for …
… 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 …
… a company’s ability to build healthy relationships. For example, some lawyers still write contracts as if they’re … and manage beneficial, harmonious business relationships in which all parties find more ways to create value. … during times of rapid and unpredictable change is becoming an increasingly important source of competitive …
No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available to guide you forward. #ACCDocket Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops.
… Date: 01/04/2022 No matter where your department is on the maturation spectrum, there are resources available … Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his advice for improving your #legalops. Resource Details Interest Area: … brilliant minds you have in your department and get their buy-in to build enthusiasm around specific projects designed …
Data protection agreements need to consider the changing legal landscape. ACC IP Network’s Stacie McNulty and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s Farah Cook and John Brigagliano give you strategies for negotiating relevant DPAs. #ACCDocket #ACCNetworks
… Docket Article 4 Creative Strategies for Negotiating Data Protection Agreements Stacie Greskowiak … the parties’ audit rights and limitation of liability caps in a DPA may be a surprise to parties that believe material … terms are finalized. For some organizations, a DPA is primarily a compliance tool (e.g., to ensure an …
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
… 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 …
… Docket … I have read a lot of advice over my career. There is a steady stream of new and existing rules that companies … This environment creates uncertainty and fear, which in turn creates business opportunities for a lot of people. Consultants and law firms and "subject …
… 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 …
… running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career … ACC Docket … Running no doubt changed my life, almost all for the positive. Probably the most important thing I learned is " Do Not Quit ." I am aware this is easy for me to say and …
Can you freely speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions with a clear "yes,” says Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions … 70 countries around the world. Their latest report makes for depressing reading. See Freedom on the Net 2021 . Among … at least some of the time." "Two thirds of students say it is acceptable to shout down a speaker to prevent them from …
… through their careers. A key tool to achieve this goal is creating opportunities for mentorship, both formal and informal. Young or … Lawyers Forum “It’s so important that they feel included in the fabric of the organization,” says Jenea M. Reed, a …
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
… 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 …
Who says lawyers aren’t creative? It’s in you — you just need to exercise the tools to bring it out, and you’ll find solutions to problems and new ways to express yourself. #ACCDocket #TechTuesday
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Law & Creativity is Not an Oxymoron Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 06/07/2022 Who says lawyers aren’t creative? It’s in you — you just need to exercise the tools to bring it out, … to popular belief, legal careers abound with opportunities for creativity to flourish. Lawyers tap into creativity every …
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
… 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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