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Articles
Maryrose Delahunty
03/01/2011

Maryrose Delahunty discusses her career's beginnings and how ACC helped her feel more at home in the office.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… . … ACC Docket 18 March 2011 hEARSAY maryrose DelaHUnty is vice president and general counsel of Invocon, Inc., an … work. Delahunty can be contacted at mdelahunty@invocon.com. “A lways remember that at any given time, every client … the organization. With the advent of eGroups on the ACC website, hun- dreds of advisors and collaborators are at my …
Articles
Michaela Walker, Jonathan Master, Martin Sandler, Thomas Pritchard, Ronald Paterson (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
5 pages

This article discusses the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Policy Statement PS23/13 which sets out a new regime for the approval of financial promotions made by unauthorized persons. Those authorized to carry out the new regulated activity of approving financial promotions will be permitted to approve a limited range of financial promotions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom
… Services Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-The Financial Conduct Authoritys new regulatory gateway … fairly represents the product being promoted in a way that is not misleading, which will require the authorised person … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. < Go back …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a litigation checklist.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Litigation Checklist October 30, 2014 This is a litigation checklist. Resource Details Interest Area: … within the company who have facts, documents, and role in the litigation. ☐ Issue Litigation Hold letters with … ☐ Meet with IT and Outside Counsel to plan procedures for collection and exchange of data, document depositories, …
Articles
Lesley Sutton, Partner, and Mark Ferguson, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
02/09/2021
4 pages

Because of the importance of cyber security in all industry sectors, it is important to choose a cyber security standard to adhere to. A taskforce, established by the NSW Government, set about tackling this issue and recently handed down its recommendations. This article provides an overview of the taskforce’s recommendations.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… importance of cyber security in all industry sectors, it is important to choose a cyber security standard to adhere … standard In a digital world, cyber security is a priority for all industry sectors. Organisations and their service … sectors recognised in the report and will include a website which communicates the business benefits associated …
Program Materials
Alix Apollon, Kara Bombach, Tyler Hand, Yosbel Ibarra, Osvaldo Miranda, Naja Regan
10/19/2016

Since December 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to do business in Cuba, however, the US continues to maintain a comprehensive embargo against Cuba, and Cuba remains a socialist state with a restrictive, government-run economy. The program will provide: An overview of the Cuban embargo regulations (what has changed, what remains in place); Advice on navigating the Cuban embargo regulations, including implementation of compliance programs; Information about Cuba’s foreign investment rules and government hierarchy; Expert insights into the realities of doing business with “Cuba, Inc.”; and Current investment trends, opportunities and risks.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Cuba, United States
… relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to … jurisdiction”: “[a]ny individual, wherever located who is a citizen or resident of the United States; any person … For More Information Tyler Hand tyler.hand@westernunion.com Naja Regan NRegan11@metlife.com Alix Apollon …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample form of guarantee agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Form of Guarantee Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample form of guarantee agreement. Resource Details … a [COMPANY STATE] corporation (the “Guarantor”), in favor of [FINANCIAL INSTITUTION], as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) for the several banks and other financial institutions or …
Program Materials
Gretchen Klebasko, Marc Lorelli, Stanton Weinstein
05/19/2015

Discuss what key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of; Learn to take the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others; Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly; and Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and receive a few samples to take back to the office.

… May  19,  2015          Dallas,  TX   By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.®       ProtecⰭg  You  Client ’s  IP     …     By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® What  is  a  Trademark?    Any  word,  symbol,  design,  combina?on … for in-house counsel.® G-­‐MEN   •  h䐸://www.gmenshop.com/   By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® PublicaⰨns …
Articles
Peter Bullock, Partner, Urszula McCormack, Partner, Ashley Wong, Partner, and Jack Nelson, Associate, King & Wood Mallesons
06/22/2020
8 pages

In this article, Hong Kong's developing drone regulations are discussed. Since the proliferation of inexpensive materials and applicable projects are skyrocketing, Hong Kong is reckoning with rapid advancement in this technology sector. This resource was produced in 2019.

… Articles A Balancing Act: Drone Regulation in Hong Kong Author Peter Bullock, Partner, Urszula … and applicable projects are skyrocketing, Hong Kong is reckoning with rapid advancement in this technology … drone regulation regime, before outlining what’s next for drones in Hong Kong. We also provide a synopsis of civil …
Program Materials
Donna Pond, Evan Foster
10/18/2016

This is a supplemental presentation for the session.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Author Donna Pond, Evan Foster October 18, 2016 This is a supplemental presentation for the session. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial … J. Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP http://delvacca.acc.com AVOIDING, MANAGING AND RESOLVING CONTRACT DISPUTES: A …
Articles
Stephen Padula, Padula Hodkin, PLLC (Boca Raton, FL), a Primerus Member
09/03/2015

This brief resource outlines some of the most common errors made in filing construction liens in Florida.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the last day and others wait until the first draw payment is missed before they file a Notice to Owner. Often it is too … Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tel: 561.544.8900 Fax: 561.544.8999 Website: www.padulahodkin.com Link to Stephen Padula's Bio - …
Articles
By Jonathan C. Drimmer and Brittany C. Prelogar
06/01/2012

To ensure that multinational corporations operate ethically, in-house counsel should pay heed to a number of guidelines, specifically the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This article reviews the scope of the Guiding Principles, their potential implications, and how to put these recommendations into action.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.1 the US Supreme Court is currently reviewing the scope of perhaps the best-known … interpretive guide released by the un Office of the High Com- missioner for Human Rights in november 2011 provides … RtRInterpretativeGuide.pdf. 4 See website of the un High Commissioner for Human Rights Working …
Articles
Lee McCallister
05/01/2009

Does your company have a plan of action for maintaining electronically stored information? Without policies to control its storage and usage, things can get hairy. Like every other part of your department, discovery needs strategy. This article provides the know-how to get one started.

… . … ACC Docket 68 May 2009 T he hard reality: It is expensive for attor- neys to review information. But there … Bar. He can be contacted at lee.mccallister@ lexinnova.com. ACC Docket 72 May 2009 initial investment in collection, … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Advocacy Filings
ACCA
08/20/2003

ACCA and its CA Chapters' comments to The Judicial Council of California Supreme Court Multijurisdictional Practice Implementation Committee regarding its report: The Multijurisdictional Practice of Law by Lawyers Not Admitted to the State Bar of California.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2003 Submitted Electronically Via the Judicial Council’s Website and Overnighted in Hard Copy (FedEx) To: The Judicial … dc 20036-5425 p 202.293.4103 f 202.293.4701 www.acca.com The in-house bar associationSM Comments of ACCA on … in California under Proposed Rule 967(b)(1) and (2) is unnecessarily and inappropriately limited, affecting the …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, member of Primerus
02/05/2017
5 pages

This article shows how timely and accurate disclosure is encouraged to be made accordingly in order to avoid any sorts of penalty with regarding a director or chief executive, who is also a director or chief executive of and is interested in the share of an associated corporation of that listed corporation in Hong Kong.

… This article shows how timely and accurate disclosure is encouraged to be made accordingly in order to avoid any … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Corporate & …
Articles
05/01/2014

This fact sheet provides general information concerning the meaning of "employment relationship" and the significance of that determination in applying provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Determining Whether an Employment Relationship Exists: Is a Worker an Employee or Independent Contractor? In order for the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime provisions to apply … additional information, visit our Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call our …
Articles
Lauren Hopkins
04/09/2015

This presenter speaks about developments and considerations for 2015 disclosures regarding conflict minerals.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Legal Quick Hit Lauren Hopkins (lhopkins@bdlaw.com) April 9, 2015 Conflict Minerals: New Developments and … standard should have been applied Key issue briefed: is the descriptor “purely factual and uncontroversial”? Meat … late-breaking developments  Logistics: signature, filing, website posting Consider potentially related risk areas  …
Articles
Evan Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Nikki Fisher, Senior Staff Attorney at Huntington Ingalls Industries
J.B. Perrine, Associate General Counsel at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
02/15/2022
2 pages

As in-house counsel, you will most likely be dealing with technology licensing agreements. Here are some key tips based on “FAQs – What Every Lawyer Should Know About Technology Licensing Agreements” - a webcast hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel’s New to In-house Network, sponsored by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House
… Essentials of Technology Licensing Agreements: Tips for In-house Counsel Author Evan Foster, Partner, Saul Ewing … the technology and reason for the deal (e.g., why product is being purchased, the problem it solves, the specifications … Miracle-Gro Company. Check out more resources on ACC’s website. Disclaimer: The information in this resource (or in
Articles
James Donnelly and Timothy Stutt, Herbert Smith Freehills
09/28/2020
4 pages

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are of high importance during the pandemic. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about how to spotlight these initiatives and shift these issue from a "compliance" issue to a "commercial issue" within their companies.

Resource Details
Region: Japan
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… legal due diligence, due diligence for ESG risks is a markedly different process. In general, ESG due … navigate this complex landscape, please visit our website. KEY CONTACTS If you have any questions, or would … – CORPORATE, TOKYO +81 3 5412 5485 Graeme.Preston@hsf.com TIMOTHY STUTT SENIOR ASSOCIATE, SYDNEY +61 2 9225 5794 …
Articles
Joshua H. Shields, Association of Corporate Counsel
09/01/2014
2 pages

Karen Wiwchar, the vice president of legal at H&R Block Canada, Inc., and the first president of ACC’s Alberta Chapter, is a lifelong resident of Calgary who wants to see her hometown shine. Besides a few years spent in neighboring Saskatchewan, where she earned her LLB (Canada’s equivalent to the JD) from the University of Saskatchewan, Wiwchar has been a fixture in “The Stampede City.”

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Inc., and the first president of ACC’s Alberta Chapter, is a lifelong resident of Calgary who wants to see her … the Prairie Province By Joshua H. Shields (j.shields@acc.com), ACC 8 CANADIAN BRIEFINGS SEPTEMBER 2014 © Association … is a global one. In-house counsel connect on both ACC’s website and through attendance at programming within the …
Articles
Carolyn Boyle
06/01/2013

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

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Denmark, European Union, Israel
… 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 …
Articles
Mayer Brown LLP
03/08/2022
3 pages

Read about the implications of the crisis in Ukraine for contracts governed by English law, especially for clauses pertaining to force majeure, price escalation, material change, and sanctions. Learn key steps that companies can take to limit exposure.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Russia
… without penalty.  However, the wording of these clauses is critical to understanding how contractual performa … Miles Robinson +44 20 3130 3974 miles.robinson@mayerbrown.com Mark Stefanini +44 20 3130 3704 mstefanini@mayerbrown.com … can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website. “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
6 pages

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

Resource Details
Region: Switzerland
… 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 …
Articles
05/01/2017

As president of ACC Singapore, James Ford discusses how he became involved and how the chapter promotes meaningful connections to its members.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Singapore
… faced the company in China during 2014. My current role is general counsel to GSK’s international pharmaceutical … benefit from the global resources available on the ACC website. In the last 12 months, we have held a couple of … on issues of human rights View the full agenda at www.acc.com/gcsummit. ACC GENERAL COUNSEL SUMMIT 2017 31 MAy – 2 JUNE …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/16/2017

This is a sample data map example showing data map system table fields.

… and Contracts Sample Data Map March 16, 2017 This is a sample data map example showing data map system table … Primer for In-house Counsel InfoPAK” available on the ACC website and additional white papers and articles at www.contoural.com . Contoural is the largest independent provider of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
11/08/2023
3 pages

Sample agreement between a business and a celebrity or influencer hired to promote its products or services.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Contractor Agreement for Promotional Services Author Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … Donald Campbell Bulea, donald.bulea@ogletreedeakins.com mailto:donald.bulea@ogletreedeakins.com … Sample …
Articles
Jack Cai, Rhys McWhirter, Frankie Tam, Sam Chen, Kenny Tam, Jamie Leung, Philip Chow, and Jeff Tian (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/10/2023
5 pages

This article discusses the Cyberspace Administration of China's (“CAC”) May 30, 2023 release of the long-awaited “Guidelines for the Filing of Standard Contracts Regarding Export of Personal Information (First Edition).

The guidelines provide clarity for organizations that are looking to rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to transfer personal information collected in Mainland China (“PRC Data”) to an offshore recipient.

… Region: Hong Kong, China File eversheds-sutherland.com-How to file the Chinese SCCs.pdf (971.74 KB) Download … data from) outside Mainland China. Finally – the wait is over. On 30 May 2023 (just one day before the regulations … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Jack Cai Partner +86 21 6137 1007 +86 21 6137 1007 …
Program Materials
Demetrios Eleftheriou, Tim Fitzgerald, Fatima Khan, Alexandra Ross
10/17/2016

In this increasingly connected world, an international cyberattack is no longer a possibility but an inevitability. The difference between success and catastrophe in defending against international cyberattacks comes down to not just preventing them, but responding quickly and appropriately when one does occur. In-house counsel must be prepared to work with internal clients to anticipate potential consequences of an international cyberattack, mitigate the risks of an attack, and implement an agreed strategy that effectively deals with the business and legal risks. This session will give in-house counsel the tools to have constructive conversations with their company's business leaders and technical teams to ensure that their program for dealing with international cyberattacks fits the needs of the company and the customers it serves and addresses the company's legal obligations relating to the attack.

… increasingly connected world, an international cyberattack is no longer a possibility but an inevitability. The … leaders and technical teams to ensure that their program for dealing with international cyberattacks fits the needs of … our data or else we’re subject to a cyber attack.” Banking website uses browser fingerprinting or device fingerprinting …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/09/2016

This is a sample mutual non-disclosure agreement between two companies.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Two Companies - Sample April 9, 2016 This is a sample mutual non-disclosure agreement between two … 2] and Company are interested in entering into discussions for the purposes of evaluating a potential business … a general electronic or print media advertisements of or website postings of employment opportunities to which any …
Articles
The United Nations Global Impact, Linklaters LLP, and UC Berkeley School of Law
09/01/2019
51 pages

An update from the 2015 Guide for General Counsel, this resource seeks to support the General Counsel (GC) community by examining five areas of corporate sustainability. This guide provides practical tips and advice for implementing and executing your sustainability plans.

Resource Details
Collection: Sustainability, CLO Toolkit
Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations … follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org. About Linklaters LLP … help them prepare for and navigate crises. www.linklaters.com/CrisisReady Many of the key resources referred to in
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
05/22/2014

In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles the leading mediation and arbitration practices of two law departments operating in the Asia-Pacific region to learn how they approach alternative dispute resolution efforts. As part of the project, ACC also presents the views of experts and leading ADR organizations that offer alternative dispute resolution services for commercial disputes in the region.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … document. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. 3 Contents  I. Introduction …
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