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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC
02/10/2004

An agreement providing for the delivery of services. Includes provisions regarding definitions, quality and reliability, installation and training, servicing and supplies response times, additional services, limit of our liability, the installation address, and payments and charging arrangements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Author ACC February 9, 2004 An agreement providing for the delivery of services. Includes provisions regarding … Request a trial membership . … SERVICE AGREEMENT It is agreed this 2004 between (“You") whose office is situated … by telephone, email or via the [ ] or the developers website following receipt of a request from you to diagnose …
Articles
Lesley Sutton, Partner, Erin Kirker, Lawyer, and Luke Standen, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
11/16/2020
3 pages

Australia has been criticized in the past for its lack of direction in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the Australian government has been working to reinvent its approach to coordinate government policy and national capability to make Australia a leading digital economy within the next decade. This article provides an overview of the steps the government is taking to achieve that objective.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… 16, 2020 3 pages Australia has been criticized in the past for its lack of direction in adopting Artificial Intelligence … article provides an overview of the steps the government is taking to achieve that objective. Resource Details … business experts and AI professionals. https://www.gtlaw.com.au/insights/mining-digital-age …
Articles
Aashish R. Karkhanis, Jeffrey Simon
05/06/2023
2 pages

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in biotechnology products and services is becoming a driver of the personalized medicine and health care sectors. While this integration can require special consideration during development of a patent portfolio, stakeholders across engineering, legal, and executive teams in both established companies and start-ups can leverage it to create valuable intellectual property (IP) assets in the marketplace.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Building Biotech with Brains: Strategies for Maximizing Value of AI-Driven Biotechnology Inventions … of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in biotechnology products and services is becoming a driver of the personalized medicine and health …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
We can learn from firms and law departments who have already accomplished disability inclusion in their diversity hiring practices. It’s important for firms to realize that the intelligence, determination, drive, and work ethic of their employees has nothing to do with their physical, visible, or invisible challenges. Rather, it has to do with who they are as people, and what skills they bring to the workplace.
… and documented best practices for diversity and inclusion is commonplace when dealing with race, ethnicity, and gender, … all abilities. If we search the US Department of Labor’s website, we can find lists of best practices for hiring and … that of your diversity leader to leslie.wolfson@accglobal. com who will be in contact to showcase your company and …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, member of Primerus
03/09/2017
6 pages

This article discusses passing off as a cause of action to claim against a trader who takes advantage of the existing reputation of another’s business (the claimant) by misrepresenting his goods and services as related to that of the claimant’s business.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, United Kingdom
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Hong Kong (SAR) Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Intellectual … Not Impossible But Very Difficult Introduction Passing off is a cause of action to claim against a trader who take …
Articles
10/19/2015

This article represents a hypothetical situation in a company that may not take compliance very seriously.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… We have enacted compliance programs in a few areas but for the purposes of this memorandum I will concentrate on the … are starting to ask about our compliance programs. This is why we have done what we have done after all. Our … prepared a short letter to accompany its posting on our website. There have been no further meetings since we are …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
01/19/2023
7 pages

The most effective way to avoid costly violations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to implement an effective anti-corruption compliance program.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
… violations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to implement an effective anti-corruption compliance … to intermediaries  Publish ethics policy on the Company’s website and social media sites  Include ethics statement in … 404-870-1706 | E-mail: margaret.campbell@ogletree.com or Tracie L. Childs | San Diego, CA | Telephone: …
Articles
James A. Nortz
11/01/2011
4 pages

James Nortz discusses the pros and cons of pledging "The MBA Oath."

… as a “Hippocratic oath” for business professionals. It is premised on three fundamental concepts: (1) Act with … the oath to their fellow classmates on a makeshift website and were astonished when two-thirds of them publicly … ACC Docket. He can be contacted at james.a.nortz@bausch.com. P E O P L E W H O M A K E G R E A T C O M P A N I E S W …
Articles
Peter Waters, Consultant, and Jen Bradley, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
12/01/2020
3 pages

This article highlights the issue of public distrust of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with nearly half of Australia’s population believing AI will harm them. The resource summarizes then summarizes the key points made in a landmark review released by the United Kingdom's (UK’s) Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation regarding bias in AI.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles Is ‘Big Stick’ Enforcement the Way to Solve Public Distrust … resource summarizes then summarizes the key points made in a landmark review released by the United Kingdom's (UK’s) Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation regarding bias in AI. Resource …
Multimedia and Infographics
07/17/2015

Three of ACC's newest class of Top 30-Somethings discuss lessons learned.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: New to In-House
… Department Management Source: Resource Library Audience: New to In-House … What is your favorite aspects of in-house practice? and What …
Checklists
10/31/2024
6 pages

An exercise designed to help you understand your contracting requirements, define priorities, and create actions.

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Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and create actions. Resource Details Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Multimedia and Infographics
10/31/2024
1 pages

Quick guide explaining which 7 metrics are the best for contract management tracking.

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Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… pages Quick guide explaining which 7 metrics are the best for contract management tracking. Resource Details Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, …
… “The ACC/MLA Law Department Management Benchmarking Report is a top-tier resource for the in-house counsel community to … department size, and company type, are available on ACC’s website . For any questions, or to arrange spokesperson … interviews, please contact Dan Weber ( marketing@acc.com ) or  Jennifer Silver ( jesilver@mlaglobal.com ) ### …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

The CMS Guide to Shareholder Litigation (CMS Guide) aims to give an overview of the most important civil actions that shareholders can use to exercise their shareholder rights in The Netherlands.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Editors: Bart Bendel | Mail: bart.bendel@cms-dsb.com Introduction WHAT THE GUIDE IS The CMS Guide to Shareholder Litigation (CMS Guide) aims … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Articles
Donald J. Detweiler, Matthew P. Ward, Merrick J. Benn
03/22/2023
2 pages

This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson provides an update on the recent Silicon bank failure. In addition, this resource examines the actions being taken by the federal government to strengthen confidence in the U.S. banking system.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com Deposits On Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Department of … all depositors at SVB – whether the depositor’s account is fully insured up to the $250,000 threshold for FDIC insurance or exceeds the $250,000 insurance …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
05/03/2021
16 pages

This sample form provides a Research Misconduct Policy that assists research staff members to establish and maintain high standards of ethical practices in research. The form contains policy that describes ongoing obligations of research staff to promote an environment that supports ethical research and process.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… establish and maintain high standards of ethical practices in research. The form contains policy that describes ongoing … . … DISCLAIMER: This sample form has been prepared for general educational purposes and should not be construed … fact-finding process to determine whether there is sufficient evidence of possible Research Misconduct to …
Articles
Arden T. Phillips
01/01/2013

The recent global financial crisis increased the demands by institutional shareholders and others for more board oversight of risks related to executive compensation and pay structures. In response, Congress and regulators have proposed several rules regarding accountability for executive pay decisions. Learn what to expect should these rules go into effect.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and independence. The relevance of, and pressures on, com- pensation committees have increased dra- matically since … by the company to such director; and whether a director is affiliated with the company, any company subsidiary or … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBJeCT on oUr weBSiTe. viSiT WWW.ACC.COM, where yoU CAn BrowSe oUr …
Articles
Baker & McKenzie
05/22/2014

The aim of this Guide is to provide you with basic information regarding the taxation of transactions taking place – or involving entities established – in a number of EMEA jurisdictions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Author Baker & McKenzie May 22, 2014 The aim of this Guide is to provide you with basic information regarding the … briefly addressed from a tax angle, and the opportunities for debt pushdown are highlighted. Country chapters also … (currently inactive). imke.gerdes@bakermckenzie.com Tel: +1 212 626 4747 Baker & McKenzie Diwok Hermann …
… board meetings. To read the article, visit www.abajournal.com . … ABA Journal publishes a feature story on the evolving … board meetings. To read the article, visit www.abajournal.com . … Chief Roles: General Counsels Earn Top Dollar, New Titles and C-Suite Access … Chief Roles: General Counsels …
Articles
Domenick C. Di Cicco Jr.
03/01/2013
8 pages

While many corporate legal departments have been increasing costs every year, DuPont Legal has been moving toward a zero expense legal department. There is nothing unique about DuPont’s business model that allows its legal department
to achieve cost neutrality. Outlined in this article are some key tools any corporate counsel can use in order to operate a legal department that is more than just a “cost of doing business” in the United States.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles What Is the Price of a Gold Star Law Department? (United States) … Cicco also held several GC positions. domenick.dicicco@aig.com 60 ASSoCiATion oF CorPorATe CoUnSel WhAT iS The PriCe oF … sld_mar12 ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr WeBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, Where yoU CAn BroWSe oUr …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
02/09/2023
4 pages

Last month, the Delaware Court of Chancery and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), each analyzed the response of the McDonald’s board to allegations of serious misconduct by the company’s most senior executives. As a result, non-director officers may face liability for failing to properly oversee the corporation’s affairs and ignoring “red flags” within their “areas of responsibility.” To learn more read this article developed by Latham & Watkins. 

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… As a result, non-director officers may face liability for failing to properly oversee the corporation’s affairs and … culture to develop that condoned sexual https://www.lw.com/en/practices/litigation-and-trial-practice Latham & … breaches this duty only if a stockholder plaintiff is able to demonstrate the director’s “lack of good faith as …
Articles
Lee Braem, Eric Boyd and Ilana Morady
05/01/2012

Although a HazMat suit may not be part of your daily attire, your company may unknowingly ship hazardous materials on a regular basis. And with increased enforcement efforts by the agencies responsible for monitoring such shipments, your company may find itself in violation of the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs). Learn which materials are considered “hazardous” and how to remain compliant.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Hazardous Material Enforcement Is Spilling Into Unexpected Areas Author Lee Braem, Eric Boyd … 500 companies. Braem can be contacted at lee.braem@evonik.com. ERIC BOyD is a partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Program Materials
Lee Braem, Suzanne Rich Folsom, Brian Sumner
10/28/2013

The first step in creating an effective ethics and compliance program is to evaluate and understand your organization and the specific risks faced by that organization. One size does not fit all; a compliance program should be industry and company specific. Conducting a risk assessment is essential to understanding a company’s compliance needs and priorities. This session will explore the roles, resources and fundamentals necessary to develop, implement and lead an effective risk management process. Panelists will also discuss outcomes and actions based upon the results of the risk assessment process.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
in creating an effective ethics and compliance program is to evaluate and understand your organization and the … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 28 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 110: Know Your … (SP) are available on the Office for Civil Rights’ website – specifically, SP 800-30 - Risk Management Guide for
Program Materials
Robert B. Lamm -- senior vice president - corporate governance and secretary, Computer Associates International, Inc.; Bronwen Mantlo -- attorney, Eli Lilly & Company; Tina S. Van Dam -- corporate secretary, The Dow Chemical Company
10/01/2004

808 - Shareholder Access to Company Proxy

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 808:Shareholder Access to Company Proxy Robert B. Lamm … letters will be posted on the Commission's Internet website ( ). We do not edit personal information, such as …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/08/2017
Over the course of Orta’s successful career as a business/law chameleon, he has gathered the following tips for anyone seeking to bridge the industry divide — both lawyers seeking to break into business, and business professionals seeking to break into law.
… Docket Article Seamless Transitions: John Orta’s Tips for Successfully Moving Between the Legal and Business Worlds … companies, a fact not lost on his fellow associate. “Law is hard and boring,” he said. “These business guys have it … in a similar capacity at OpenTable — the world’s leading online reservation provider — as SVP, general counsel, and …
Advocacy Filings
06/01/2006

Proposal for Revising Department of Justice Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine Waiver Policy

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… cooperation credit during investigations. Enclosed is specific proposed language that we believe would … corporate counsel, which is available at http://www.acca.com/Surveys/attyclient2.pdf, almost 75% of the respondents … at http://www.abanet.org/poladv/acprivilege.htm and on the website of the ABA Task Force on Attorney- Client Privilege …
Articles
Marcela Virzi Martinelli, Esq.
01/01/2014
6 pages

Panama is a premier location. Whether traveling on commercial flights or by cruise ship, it is easily accessible to visitors from all over the world. A tax system that supports business start-ups and ship registrations makes the country especially attractive to foreign businesses.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Panama
… Virzi Martinelli, Esq. January 1, 2014 6 pages Panama is a premier location. Whether traveling on commercial … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Doing Business in Panama By: Marcela Virzi Martinelli, …
Articles
Hanan Salinger, Esq.
02/18/2013

An overview of the government procurement and tender laws and regulations in Israel.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Israel
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For personal assistance, contact: Ruth E. Martin, Esq. … main tender has been published in October 2012. Completion is expected by 2017. Cross-Israel Highway (Highway 6) 1.2 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/22/2016
Linda Graebner spent many years as a CEO leading consumer product companies, and has held numerous other leadership positions in the business world. But she is currently thriving in a new role: the boardroom. She recently took the time to share some of the details of her board experiences and the insights she has gained along the way, important lessons for lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
… and has held numerous other leadership positions in the business world. But she is currently thriving in a new role: the boardroom. She … insights she has gained along the way, important lessons for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Resource Details … Linda …
Articles
Mark D. Wolf and Henry W. “Hank” Jones III
05/01/2015

Looking for a way to become more valuable to your company? Resourceful in-house counsel seeking to improve processes can mine written material created by prior lawsuits in order to accelerate departmental and companywide objectives.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… employee clients? Yes. It’s a common myth that litigation is only good for fee-based litigators. But those resourceful … management and compliance CLE seminars. mark.wolf@fmcti.com Henry W. “Hank” Jones III is principal at the Law Office … oct12 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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