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Advocacy Filings
08/01/2006

A letter from ACC to the Massachusetts House and Senate advocating overriding Gov. Romney's veto of judicial pay raises.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the Legislature’s recent passage of long overdue increases in pay for judges and court clerks in Massachusetts. This issue is of critical importance to the business community and all …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample parent guarantee agreement between a parent guarantor and a trustee guarantee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Parent Guarantee Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample parent guarantee agreement between a parent … TRUSTEE], a national banking association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Trust (as defined herein), the Holders …
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.

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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 …
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.

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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 …
Program Materials
Oded Biran, Saloni Mavani, Todd A. Rossi
05/20/2013

D&O insurance can play a critical role in funding bet-the-company litigation and protecting the company's directors and officers. Seemingly innocuous differences in policy wording can make a critical difference in determining whether coverage is in fact available when a claim is made. This session will address policy wording, which requires special attention when coverage is purchased, negotiating strategies with your proposed insurance carrier and key provisions, which may come into, play once a claim is made.

… make a critical difference in determining whether coverage is in fact available when a claim is made. This session will … at ACC: 202.293.4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, May 20, 2013 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 300 - D&O … was an independent attorney, after previously working for Rosetta Genomics Ltd. as legal counsel. Prior to that, …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/07/2016

This is a sample form of competitive bid promissory note where the borrower is a Delaware based company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Competitive Bid Promissory Note November 7, 2016 This is a sample form of competitive bid promissory note where the … OF COMPETITIVE BID PROMISSORY NOTE U.S.$ Dated: [DATE] 1. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [BORROWER], a Delaware … the account of its Applicable Lending Office (as defined in the Amended and Restated Five Year [CREDIT AGREEMENT] …
Articles
Whitnie Valley
03/01/2013

This article promotes the value of self-reflection as a way to live more ethically, noting how it takes the practitioner through four phases.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Leadership Skills
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Whitnie Wiley lEgiSlATivE AdvoCATE for ThE ASSoCiATion of CAliforniA WATEr AgEnCiES (SACrAMEnTo, … life. The essence of being a person of values or ethics is that your choices and behaviors transcend the situations …
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
Bob Feldman -- Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
07/17/2007

Bob Feldman discusses an equestrian contract case dealing with a boilerplate anti-assignment provision. The case is current enough to be of interest to
high tech practitioners, as well as provocative enough to grab the attention
of all who dabble in contract land.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… with a boilerplate anti-assignment provision. The case is current enough to be of interest to high tech … of horses racing. The prints have been in my wife’s family for a long time, having once hung on the wall at the horse … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. The Racing Crowd Goes to Court By BoB Feldman BoB …
Articles
Bob Feldman -- Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
11/29/2007

Are the convoluted indemnification clauses that have grown as they have been passed down through the ages necessarily the most clear? Read what Bob Feldman has to say about the topic.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Iceland, United States
… W hen it comes to languages, consider Icelandic. Icelandic is a Viking language, strongly related to Old Norse. The … off and used (after approval by the usual committee) for modern devices such as telephones and computers, rather … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. BoB Feldman is deputy general counsel for Computer …
Articles
Sarena Straus
02/01/2006

"Being a CLO for a small law department is more than just adopting the title. It is being part of what makes your company thrive." Read more of Sarena Straus' thoughts on practicing in a small law department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Sarena Straus January 31, 2006 "Being a CLO for a small law department is more than just adopting the title. It is being part of … tion, I must be the CLO. Furthermore, since Wikipedia.com says that a GC is a “chief lawyer,” CLO seemed redun- …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
01/01/2011

The columnist discusses the growing trend of outsourcing legal services, especially in India.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… Docket 24 January/February 2011 HearSay kenneth a. cutShaw is the executive vice president and chief legal officer of … located in atlanta, Ga. cutshaw served as honorary counsul for India in the united States and is an investor in several … services. he can be contacted at kcutshaw@churchs.com. T he trends of outsourcing legal services are becoming …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
12/01/2014

Learn how the author handled saying goodbye to a dear colleague on the day of his promotion.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Lead the Way — The Day We’ve Been Waiting For Author Whitnie Wiley December 1, 2014 Learn how the … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE … my performance and allowed me to challenge her back. She is responsible for my being able to land [my new position]. …
Articles
Bob Feldman
10/01/2008

Learn about the interesting case that recently ensued between Globex Int'l. and Micromex SLR over regulations passed by the Romanian government which prevented the former from delivering an order of chicken parts to Romania.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… you give them your Chicken Marsala recipe?” “O.K.” so, for those of you who hanker after sweet and sour chicken … with meatballs, stay tuned. The next time my wife is out of town and I am writing up a chicken case, I will … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. BoB Feldman is deputy general counsel for Computer …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Carlos Leon, Sr. Manager, Business Development, Contoural, Inc.
08/11/2021
2 pages

sample form, policy, United States, Contoural

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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
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).

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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.

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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 …
Articles
12/01/2012

This article features survey data from the ACC/Laurence Simons 2012 EMEA Legal Department, ACC's 2011 Census Report, and the 2011 Chief Legal Officer Survey.

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Source: ACC Docket
… the respondents’ full- time and part-time lawyer staff is increasingly located in other regions of the world besides … 17. see this 10 ASSoCiATion oF CorPorATe CoUnSel www.ACC.CoM/SUrveyS LOS ANGELES | NEW YORK | ORANGE COUNTY | SILICON … clients recover more than $5 billion, including coverage for property damage and business interruption claims. Our …
… LLP; Williams & Connolly LLP; and Winston & Strawn LLP. For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.GlobalCounselAwards.com . About the ACC The ACC is a global legal association that promotes the common …
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.

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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: 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
McGuireWoods
12/02/2014

This is a sample electricity supply contract (retail supplier form).

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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 …
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.

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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 …
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 …
Articles
09/01/2007

The Movers & Shakers in ACC

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… (September 2007) August 31, 2007 The Movers & Shakers in ACC Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … has promoted David Brill to associate general counsel (New York, NY). ACC has promoted Kevin J. Buck to vice … Tiffani Alexander, editorial coordinator, at alexander@acc.com. Connelly Weller Gold Buck … The Movers & Shakers in ACC …
Articles
07/31/2007

The Movers & Shakers

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… secretary of Fiduciary Trust Company International (New York, NY). Clinton M.Q. Foy has been promoted to vice … Tiffani Alexander, editorial coordinator, at alexander@acc.com. Daruty Newborn Liu Greif Frame Foy … The Movers & …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/07/2016

This is a sample form of promissory note.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample - Form of Promissory Note November 7, 2016 This is a sample form of promissory note. Resource Details … ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … FORM OF NOTE 1. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned (the "Borrower"), hereby … to pay to [LENDER] or registered assigns (the "Lender"), in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement (as …
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