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… Law Department Compensation Survey – Self-Reported Report is based on responses from 2,032 in-house legal professionals … any questions, please contact Dan Weber at marketing@acc.com and visit the compensation benchmarking survey website . ###   About ACC: The Association of Corporate …
Articles
Hon. David G. Campbell
05/02/2014

This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules Advisory Committee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Hon. David G. Campbell May 2, 2014 This article is a memorandum to the Standing Committee by the Civil Rules … and Philip Morris USA: "PM USA has maintained a public website containing documents it has produced in all products … as a per se mandate." See Arista Records LLC v. Usenet.com, Inc., 608 F.Supp.2d 409 (S.D.N.Y. 2009). The specific …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
Although IoT is still a nascent phenomenon, with many aspects of the regulatory environment under development, especially in India, weak security may be the most important issue for in-house counsel to address. Since the IoT industry verticals differ in many respects, their security challenges also will vary.
… Kaur Nitin Suri Publication Date: 09/01/2017 Although IoT is still a nascent phenomenon, with many aspects of the … in India, weak security may be the most important issue for in-house counsel to address. Since the IoT industry … LED screen on Shalini’s refrigerator, which she ordered online last year, shows the availability of her favorite …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Lily Hughes

Byron Kalogerou

Scott Posner

Mark Shaffer
01/15/2014

This form should be used to help itemize what acquisitions a company has made.

… notices were given, and copies of all written consents for the last three (3) years and stock record books of the … arrangements to which the Company or any subsidiary is a party, and any information relating to "labor unrest," … IT service providers regarding privacy policies and website terms and conditions. (i) List of all significant …
Program Materials
Nicholas Bouler -- deputy general counsel, BE&K, Inc.; Frank W. Jackson III -- asistant general counsel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan; Frank Lopez -- senior counsel - labor & employment law, Ryder System, Inc.
10/18/2004

806 - Labor Law Issues Affecting the Nonunion Employer

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
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 806:Labor Law Issues Affecting the Nonunion Employer … be. The National Labor Relations Board maintains a helpful website (www.nlrb.gov), which includes extensive libraries of …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
32 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional article, in-house counsel will learn the laws and regulations of employee non-compete agreements for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Meritas produced this resource in 2017.

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Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Referrals Annually 20+ Practice and Sector Groups Meritas is a leading global alliance of closely connected, yet … Agreements Contact Shalakany Law Office www.shalakany.com During the term of employment the employee is not allowed … Agreements NAME Partner T: + E: Contact Company Country website Ghana’s Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and the Labour …
Articles
Paul Davies, Partner, Nicola Higgs, Partner, Sophie Lamb QC, Partner, Ryan Maierson, Partner, Colleen Smith, Partner, Michael Green, Counsel, Edward Kempson, Counsel, James Bee, Associate, and Anne Mainwaring, Associate, Latham & Watkins
01/01/2022

As expected, 2021 saw continued emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues on a global scale, by governments, regulators, NGOs, the private sector, and other important stakeholders.

This third instalment of Latham’s annual 10 Things to Look Out For blog post highlights the ESG-related developments and trends that we expect to remain in the headlines in 2022.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles ESG in 2022: 10 Things to Look Out For Author Paul Davies, Partner, Nicola Higgs, Partner, … (TCFD), although some commentators believe that it is likely that a proposed new rule will be bespoke and not … 2021, a sample comment letter was produced on the SEC website requesting information on various ESG issues and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/30/2023
100 pages

This is a sample lease agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Indenture of Lease January 30, 2023 100 pages This is a sample lease agreement. Resource Details Interest Area: … I [BUILDING] THIS INSTRUMENT IS AN INDENTURE OF LEASE in which the Landlord and the Tenant are the parties … payable under the Existing Lease during such period, but for such Termination Agreement. (c) During the extension …
Program Materials
James Office, Evan Schultz, Libretta Stennes
06/03/2014

Discuss the various roles in-house counsel tend to play and how they are affected by attorney-client privilege rules.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Privilege for In-house Counsel James Office James Office is vice president and general counsel for Victory Wholesale … the ACC 2011 Annual Meeting §  ACC Lexology (through ACC website) – an internet based searchable compilation of short … These include helping 4 See http://advocacy.acc.com/tags/privilege/ (listing recent briefs, letters, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
The recruitment, orientation, and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that company boards face. One of the hallmarks of a successful board (and a successful company) is the ability to recruit and effectively integrate new directors into its culture and processes through director succession discussions, as well as a well-crafted director selection and an orientation and education program.
… and integration of new members of the board of directors is one of the most significant governance obligations that … SHEET Conduct a self-assessment. The recruiting process for a prospective director should begin with an internal … about the company, including SEC filings, the company’s website, media stories, and analyst reports. The candidate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
This article looks at various stages of the data analytics process, where decisions to move forward or exercise restraint are key factors in the ethical equation.
… abroad. In Europe, unless express consent of the target is provided, legislation specifically prohibits the use of … privacy standards and is collected with respect for an individual’s rights. The increased connectivity of … and a regulatory investigation. Spokeo, Inc. operates a website where users can access and run queries about …
Articles
Boekel De Nerée N.V.
12/01/2013

This booklet is intended to provide lawyers and those involved in Dutch business operations with a good understanding of the essentials of Dutch employment law. The human factor is considered crucial in successful organisations and a careful approach to HR strategy can lead to significant rewards.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Author Boekel De Nerée N.V. December 1, 2013 This booklet is intended to provide lawyers and those involved in Dutch … EC3V 3ND United Kingdom T +44 207 337 25 00 E info@boekel.com www.boekel.com EMPLOYMENT LAW IN THE NETHERLANDS Boekel … EU & International Employment Law by Jordan Publishing’ for further detail. © Copyright 2013 – Boekel De Nerée …
Articles
Dominic Emmett and Nicholas Edwards, Gilbert + Tobin
11/05/2014
17 pages

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Gilbert + Tobin November 5, 2014 17 pages What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … a newspaper and also on the centralised insolvency notice website. This date may not be less than 14 days after the …
Program Materials
Stuart A. Alderoty - Chief Litigation Counsel, American Express; Anthony Boone - Associate General Counsel, Retail Operations, Full Line Stores, Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Thomas A. Hanusik - Senior Counsel for Securities Fraud - U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division and Fraud Section; Thomas F. O'Neil III - Chair, Government Affairs Practice Group, Piper Rudnick LLP.
10/01/2004

804 How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: The First 30 Days. This discussion covers important topics such as protecting applicable privileges, dealing with letters of investigation, and more.

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 804:How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: … 1998) (transcript available at the Department of Justice website). 134 “Interview with United States Attorney James B. …
Peer Practice Examples
Tricia Batson, J.D. and Lillian Moyano Yob, J.D., Legal Consultants for Association of Corporate Counsel
11/29/2017

This Leading Practices Profile (LPP) presents themes, trends and leading practices of general counsel at the helm of six legal departments located in the Asia-Pacific region. The resource explores how the roles of general counsel and in-house counsel in that region have evolved from legal advisors to trusted business partners. It also provides leading practices for the success of legal teams of global organizations located in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
… member flash poll to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members. This poll focused on how education and … of COVID-19. The full results are available on the ACC website. About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .   … …
… member flash poll to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members. This poll focused on how education and … of COVID-19. The full results are available on the ACC website. About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
Articles
Alexander D. Gonzalez, Esq. and Richard Reich, Esq.
05/26/2021

While the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues is not new, the importance of reporting and treating ESG as a key component of your business and governance processes has increased in recent years. This article will identify what ESG means from an in-house counsel perspective and steps for developing your company’s ESG program.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues is not new, the importance of reporting and treating ESG as a … ESG means from an in-house counsel perspective and steps for developing your company’s ESG program. Resource Details … to a successful ESG program is leadership and, with it, buy-in at the highest levels of the organization. 2.   …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
01/29/2015

To better understand the chief legal officer’s perspective, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) contacted 9,489 individuals holding the title of chief legal officer or general counsel, gathering responses from 1,289 CLOs in 46 countries. The ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the role of the CLO by key segments such as industry, compensation, gender and region.

… from 1,289 CLOs in 46 countries. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS ©2015 … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. ACC CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS 2015 SURVEY Published … and diversity 7 Managing legal budgets and spending 8 What is in a name? Trends in job titles 9 Soft skills and broad …
Press Release
04/02/2020
… repeating: a seat at the executive table for the GC or CLO is no longer optional. ACC stands with the in-house and … of topics. The full results are available on the ACC website . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse .   … WASHINGTON …
… repeating: a seat at the executive table for the GC or CLO is no longer optional. ACC stands with the in-house and … of topics. The full results are available on the ACC website . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . … WASHINGTON …
… 19 percent of departments reported that compliance is a separate department that reports to Legal. Therefore, in … and company type — are available for purchase on ACC’s  website . ### About ACC Research:  ACC Research provides … market leadership. For more information, visit  www.acc.com  and follow ACC on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Facebook …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/20/2015
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 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/.     Contents I. …
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 …
… with the government. In other words, the court is actively discouraging companies from undertaking the kinds … financial position.” The brief is available on the ACC website . About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . … WASHINGTON …
… with the government. In other words, the court is actively discouraging companies from undertaking the kinds … financial position.” The brief is available on the ACC website . About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . … WASHINGTON …
Articles
Lucian T. Pera
09/20/2010

The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making decisions about conflicts and waivers. Included is an overview of the rules relating to the three principal kinds of conflict of interest that result in conflicts waiver requests, as well as a discussion of the issues corporate counsel should consider when reviewing a request for a conflicts waiver.

… T. Pera September 20, 2010 The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com The purpose of this InfoPAKSM is to assist corporate … Freivogel of Chicago maintains the extraordinary free website, www.FreivogelOnConflicts.com, which is the most …
… and navigating the current market dynamics, benchmarking is a predominant tool to effectively provide leaders with … and company type — are available for purchase on ACC’s  website . About ACC Research:  ACC Research provides … in-house counsel. ®  For more information, visit   www.acc.com   and follow ACC on Twitter:   @ACCinhouse . About Major, …
… and final member flash poll on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the in-house community. This time, several … including the free responses, are available on the ACC website. About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
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