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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: 03/01/2015
This article reviews the findings and recommendations in the report. Some inspire lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the role and abilities of in-house counsel that must be challenged.
… lessons that in-house counsel should take into account for the future. Others, however, reveal misperceptions of the … takes no position on the accuracy of those facts and is not intended to constitute any judgment concerning GM’s … to be any legal definition of the word “vibe,” but the online Urban Dictionary defines it as a “distinctive …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Global Navex, Inc.
07/09/2014

This training course on the topic of "Third Party Business Partners: Risks and Solutions" will help you understand how engaging third parties creates risks for your company, and how to manage that risk.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom, United States
… you understand how engaging third parties creates risks for your company, and how to manage that risk. Resource … information on NAVEX Global, please visit www.navexglobal.com ACC is a global bar association of in-house counsel, with more …
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 …
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. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/04/2020
This month’s column will explain, using surprising statistics, why good business communication is important and how to improve your and your company’s communication.
… surprising statistics, why good business communication is important and how to improve your and your company’s …   We can also be transparent in our day-to-day work. For example, I’ve collaborated with fantastic contracts … tools for workplace collaboration.   74 percent of all online adults prefer email as their main method of commercial …
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. …
Articles
James K. Cowan -- general counsel, Computer Resource Team, Inc., attorney, Flippin, Densmore, Morse & Jessee; and Laura Effel -- former general counsel, Garban Companies
03/01/2001

Need help advising nonlegal managers about the questions they should and -- more importantly -- shouldn’t ask job candidates? This article provides a handy checklist for them and a discussion of the relevant law for you.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… r^ r^ v_y Can I Asl< This Question? U r^ he hiring process is the first work­ place hazard facing employers. Many … with Disabilities Act—^Employment Provisions at www.acca.com/protected/legres/ada/fmbada.html. • Rodolfo A. Camacho, … • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website at www.eeoc.gov. • RONALD M. GREEN AND RICHARD J. …
Articles
04/06/2015

This is an Office of the General Counsel memorandum on representation case procedure changes.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Representation Case Procedure Changes April 6, 2015 This is an Office of the General Counsel memorandum on … is eliminated; unnecessary delay is reduced; procedures for Board review are simplified; and rules about documents … 74308. 3 Documents that will be available on the Agency website to the assist in implementing the final rule include: …
Articles
Primerus
04/21/2016
9 pages

This article outlines how the "Reptile Theory" can be conceptualized as a planning strategy that gets plaintiff attorneys to focus early in the case on crafting the themes that will be honed through deposition, voir dire, and eventually the opening.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Reptile Theory: What You Need to Know in 2016 Strategies for Counsel and Clients (USA) Author Primerus April 21, 2016 … Direct:  615.425.7350  res@spicerfirm.com    ChrisƟan B. Stegmaier, Esq.  Collins & Lacy, PC  … lawyer on the panel told those assembled, “If the Reptile is done right,” he said, “Defendants simply lose.” This …
Articles
Walker House
02/04/2004

This memorandum is intended to provide an overview of the powers and duties of Trustees of an express Cayman Islands Trust.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… Author Walker House February 3, 2004 This memorandum is intended to provide an overview of the powers and duties … Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com CAYMAN ISLANDS DUTIES AND LIABILITIES OF TRUSTEES This … Cayman Islands Trust. This is NOT intended to be relied on for specific legal advice. Trusts are very complex …
Articles
Alexander D. Gonzalez, Esq.
09/08/2020

In-house counsel often have to juggle contract review, fast turnarounds, and risk management in their day-to-day activities. In this Quick Overview, member author Alex D. Gonzalez Esq. discusses how a busy in-house counsel can deal with an urgent contract review request and maintain company efficiency.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Procurement Contracts and Vendor Management from an In-house Counsel Perspective Author Alexander D. Gonzalez, … you to conduct a legal review of a contract. The contract is on the third-party vendor’s form. The email says that the … contract is business critical and needs to be signed today for various reasons: the pricing is firm only until the close …
Program Materials
Marc Edelman, Peter Hughes, Thomas Knapp, Alexander Winsberg
10/29/2014

With participation in sports fantasy leagues at more than 30 million people in the United States and Canada alone, the increasing impact on our society is undeniable. The question for ACC members, however, is what impact are these fantasy leagues having on the corporate world? Given that employees frequently manage and update their accounts during working hours, should employers and senior management be concerned? Are there viable concerns that intra-office gambling rings are thriving on company-issued hardware and software? How do we handle the various intellectual property issues? Dive into the legal landscape that surrounds these high-paced, high-stakes leagues to garner practical tips and safeguards to keep your company out of the penalty box.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Fantasy Leagues: How Much Is Truly Fantasy and How Much Is a Legal Nightmare? Author … Present. Internet fuels explosive growth. Ø Commissioner.com & RotoNews.com. Ø SportsLine.com, CBSSports.com. Yahoo! … instinct states 3. Negative advisory opinions and/or website language D. Statutory provisions E. Qui tam statutes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/23/2018
For a legal-minded numbers guy like Alasdair Moodie, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s vice president and general counsel of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), he knew that the chances of receiving the honour were slim. But for the multiple colleagues and peers who nominated him, it wasn’t a surprise when he did.
… of the Year Karmen Fox Publication Date: 05/23/2018 For a legal-minded numbers guy like Alasdair Moodie, Thermo … European General Counsel of the Year ( Lexology ) One in 4,000 — those were the odds to win the Lexology/ACC … As the world leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher is active in most areas of the life sciences and healthcare …
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