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Ron Pol
07/01/2011

This article takes a look at the role of external counsel and their effectiveness at doing a job well and billing a client fairly in the process.

… . … ACC Docket 20 July/August 2011 HEARsAy R esponsible for selecting ex- ternal counsel and managing how their advice is imple- mented, you don’t subscribe to the old “hands off” … law firms. He welcomes comments at ronald.pol@teamfactors.com. the best Clients and most Client-Focused Law Firms by …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2022
Reprint of China Business Law Journal article by Mike Madden to link to A Look Back, A Path Forward My Take piece.... TEASER: INVESTOR FOCUS on environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) issues is intensifying, says ACC Chair Mike Madden in this piece in the China Business Law Journal. #ACCDocket #ESG #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #ACCAustralia
… environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) issues is intensifying, says ACC Chair Mike Madden in this piece in … with permission by the China Business Law Journal For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not … or members. Use your public disclosure documents and your website as places to craft a consistent and continuing …
Ogletree Deakins
04/16/2021

Payroll tax issues confront every employer and compliance can be challenging. This resource lists the top 10 concerns for employers.

… be challenging. This resource lists the top 10 concerns for employers. Resource Details Interest Area: Sports and … for correct income tax withholding. The audit process is complex and, when mistakes are found, the assessed taxes, … | Shareholder | Morristown michael.mahoney@ogletree.com (973) 630-2330 Shivam K. Bimal | Associate | Morristown …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/07/2016

This is a sample form of revolving credit note.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Form of Revolving Credit Note November 7, 2016 This is a sample form of revolving credit note. Resource Details … membership . … FORM OF REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE $ [DATE 1] 1. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [BORROWER], a Delaware … pay, on the last day of the Commitment Period, as defined in the [CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT] (as hereinafter …
Program Materials
Timothy E. Flanigan - Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate & International Law, Tyco International (US) Inc.; Scott W. Friestad - Assistant Director, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; George J. Terwilliger III - Partner, White & Case LLP; Michael C. Wyatt - Executive Counsel, Anthem, Inc.
12/01/2004

908 What to Do When the SEC Enforcement Division Comes Calling

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 908:What to Do When the SEC Enforcement Division Comes … (US) Inc. in Princeton, New Jersey. He is responsible for corporate and international legal functions for Tyco, …
Articles
Mathieu Gagné, Associé, McCarthy Tétreault, Mathieu Dubord, Associé, McCarthy Tétreault, Jean-François L. Denis, Conseillerjuridiqueprincipal, Bombardier AvionsCommerciaux
09/11/2016

Comment aller encore plus loin dans l’accroissement de la valeur?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… que vous utiliserez pour suivre les résultats • Moneyball for Law Departments • Moneyball for Law Departments II • ACC … team from worst to first • Competing on analytics: the new science of winning Références essentielles Exemple de … P R IV É E T C O N F ID E N T IE L © B o m b a rd ie r In c . o u s e s f ili a le s . T o u s d ro it s r é s e rv …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2015

American bank robber Willie Sutton famously explained that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” Given Sutton’s compelling logic, perhaps we should not be surprised that the latest banking scandal to come to light involves manipulation of the global foreign exchange markets where an astonishing $5.3 trillion is traded daily.<br /><br />

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Source: ACC Docket
… that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” Given Sutton’s compelling logic, perhaps we should not … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … problem in the banking industry, and its implication for corporate gov- ernance in general, let’s take a minute to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/29/2004

Sample language for corporate governance guidelines.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guidelines, Morgan Lewis February 28, 2004 Sample language for corporate governance guidelines. Resource Details … The objective of these corporate governance guidelines is to provide appropriate checks and balances on the Board of … governance guidelines and include on the listed company’s website its corporate governance guidelines, as well as the …
Articles
Houser Henry & Syron LLP, Primerus Member
07/29/2013

Guidance on administering an estate in Canada. Includes guidance on delegation of authority, record keeping, compensation, etc.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Frequently Asked Questions: Administering an Estate … y for the adm inis t rat io n of the Estate . While this is not an exclus iv e list , yo ur respo ns ibilit ie s …
06/13/2017

Cyber-security Crisis Management - presentation held in Sydney 13 June 2017 and Melbourne 15 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… 4. The role of the board in crisis management 10 The need for leadership 10 The board and crisis management 12 … of risk in 2016. “This isn’t an industry trend… This is a global trend,” says Brian Delaney, a former … 7576 8000 Fax: (44.20) 7576 8476 E-mail: london@eiu.com New York 750 Third Avenue 5th Floor New York, NY 10017 …
Articles
Dave Hughes, Gayle McFarlane (Eversheds Sutherland)
10/26/2023
3 pages

This article covers the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance on employee monitoring.

Resource Details
Region: United Kingdom
… eCommerce Region: United Kingdom File eversheds-sutherland.com-UK ICO publishes guidance on employee monitoring.pdf … monitored by their employer. Monitoring personal devices is considered by 83% to be the most intrusive practice. … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. < Go back …
Advocacy Filings
04/29/2014

4-29 Letter to DC federal district court

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Source: Resource Library
… D.C. 20001 sent via email to jaldock@goodwinprocter.com Proposed revisions to Local Civil Rule 83.8 and Local … (“ACC”), we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the United States District Court for the District of … effectively represent their organization-clients. WMACCA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation established in 1980 and …
Articles
Caroline Ming
07/01/2014

Once you get to know Swiss people and their numerous laws, which you should never bend or break, you will be very happy in Switzerland, particularly if you like outdoor activities.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Switzerland
… defined as hyperactive perfectionists, and the pressure is high to deliver flawlessness on short deadlines Their … of a challenge. A healthy work/life balance is crucial for the Swiss. A weekday might start with rowing or biking at … Switzerland Tourism Information www.myswitzerland.com/ en-ch/home.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office …
Articles
Stephen Woodbury, Caroline Carter, George Cooper, and Sumin Ahn; Ashurst
11/01/2013
6 pages

This article discusses key developments in the regulation of business function outsourcing and labor dispatch in five Asian countries: China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Asia
… have been prevalent across various Asian countries for some time, often providing a flexible and efficient way … of outsourcing developments ... http://www.ashurst.com/publication-item.aspx?id_Content=9800 1 of 6 5/13/14 7:26 … Although some media outlets maintain that labour dispatch is now effectively limited to the five services, Regulation …

State Privacy Law Roundup: Preparing for the Next Wave of Comprehensive Privacy Regulation

State Privacy Law Roundup: Preparing for the Next Wave of Comprehensive Privacy Regulation a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

Organizations have expended substantial resources building programs and crafting agreements to comply with Californian, European, and other global privacy laws. By 2023, organizations must again meet a new set of requirements as the California consumer privacy law is overhauled and Colorado and Virginia throw their hats in the privacy ring. In this session, panelists will outline efficient contracting and compliance strategies for getting your organization up to speed.


Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

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… Events State Privacy Law Roundup: Preparing for the Next Wave of Comprehensive Privacy Regulation … set of requirements as the California consumer privacy law is overhauled and Colorado and Virginia throw their hats in the privacy ring. In this session, panelists will outline …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/10/2018
3 pages

Demonstrate your individual commitment to diversity and inclusion by completing at least five action items on this checklist during the year. To the extent possible, we ask them to select at least one action item in each of the three categories.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… possible, we ask them to select at least one action item in each of the three categories. Resource Details Interest … of Diverse Talent • Review and use the Process Flow for Filling Home Office Law Department Openings when filling … diversity in the legal profession for the Law & Regulation website. • Serve on a bar association’s Diversity Committee. …
Program Materials
Mary Elizabeth Cisneros, Mary Kennard, Frank Trinity
10/30/2014

In-house counsel often play a critical role in hiring and firing—not to mention disciplining, compensating and evaluating—an organization's top leadership, requiring navigation of delicate legal and political issues. A panel of seasoned in-house counsel will share success stories, guiding principles, obstacles, regrets and lessons learned.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Hiring and Firing the Top Brass: A Strategic Rulebook for Nonprofit Lawyers Author Mary Elizabeth Cisneros, Mary Kennard, Frank Trinity October 30, 2014 In-house counsel often play a critical role in hiring and … Succession Mary Elizabeth Cisneros Compensation Your CFO is retiring at the end of the year. With an emphasis on …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/02/2017

This is a sample execution copy purchase agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Execution Copy Purchase Agreement February 2, 2017 This is a sample execution copy purchase agreement. Resource … Payments 9.08. Seller 9 Indemnity 9.09. Special Indemnity in Respect of Alstom Instruments 9.10. Special Indemnity in … the related income statements and statements of cash flow for the [NUMBER OF MONTHS 1] period then ended, in each case …
Program Materials
Adam Frankel, Mei Lin Kwan-Gett, Carl Metzger, Steven Reich, Richard Strassberg
10/21/2015

This interactive session will demonstrate how corporate counsel should react when their organization is hit with major litigation, including a governmental investigation targeting directors and officers. Attendees will participate in a “What should you do next?” discussion using electronic voting and Q&A throughout the session. By walking through the phases of a crisis as it typically unfolds, the panel will cover critical issues such as formation of special board committees, internal investigations, government disclosure, media strategy, hiring outside counsel, directors and officers (D&O) insurance and indemnification rights, attorney–client privilege concerns and must-know areas of D&O liability exposure. Special focus will be given to corporations with a global footprint that face exposure across international lines. The panel will use sample cases pulled from recent headlines, including insider trading investigations; cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; whistleblower cases and cases involving faulty accounting and disclosure allegations.

… Program Materials Caught in the Cross-hairs: What to Do (and Not Do) When Your … how corporate counsel should react when their organization is hit with major litigation, including a governmental … way resulting in faster Internet speed. The global market for Winterfell’s chip exploded. Winterfell’s employee ranks …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/11/2023
Is being an in-house lawyer a legal or operational role? Elevate General Counsel and COO Steve Harmon introduces his new Docket column focused on maximizing business value. #ACCDocket #legalops
… Steve Harmon Liam Brown Publication Date: 01/11/2023 Is being an in-house lawyer a legal or operational role? … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by kentoh / Shutterstock.com Expertise in a practice area is table stakes for an in-house role. However, law departments do not …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Collaboration is also the lynchpin of creating an effective compliance and ethics program and culture of compliance. Technology can play a huge role in building that culture.
… Greg Stern Publication Date: 12/23/2020 Collaboration is also the lynchpin of creating an effective compliance and … any corporation compliance program “is adequately designed for maximum effectiveness in preventing and detecting … in which the tone from the top was clear that the online training courses were a necessary evil, to be …
Articles
Ron Pol
01/01/2012

The author provides examples of successful and not-so-successful fixed fee retainers, highlighting the two critical factors for making them work.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… fixed fee retainers, highlighting the two critical factors for making them work. Resource Details Source: ACC Docket … before, so the fee was reset to $4,500; the result Ron Pol is past president of new Zealand’s Corporate lawyers’ … ACC Docket. He welcomes comments at ronald.pol@teamfactors.com. Making Fixed Fee retainers Work, Financially and …
Benchmarking and Research Data
09/08/2015

IN-HOUSE LAWYERS IN EUROPE HAVE A LOT TO SAY.

Find out more with the 2015 ACC Chief Legal Officers Europe Report. This report spotlights top legal and business concerns weighing on CLOs in European corporate legal departments. CLOs from the region identified emerging trends, business priorities, budget, staffing changes, and more as their top concerns.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
… budgets, resources and law departments including top areas for growth in the coming year. DISCOVER INSIGHT from more … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. ACC CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS 2015 SURVEY EUROPE … u r vey s T he ACC Chief Legal Officers Europe 2015 Survey is a special report from the Association of Corporate Counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
Under Mexico’s law, employees are entitled to a share in the company’s profits, currently calculated on the basis of 10 percent of the company’s pre-tax income. However, new companies are exempted from this requirement during their first year of operation. In addition, the highest-ranking officer of a company is not entitled to this benefit.
… Docket Article Mexico: It’s Time for Profit Sharing! Mónica Schiaffino Carlos Ferrán … Under Mexico’s law, employees are entitled to a share in the company’s profits, currently calculated on the basis … In addition, the highest-ranking officer of a company is not entitled to this benefit. Resource Details Interest …
Articles
Elizabeth (Lisa) C. Keenan
07/01/2014

An opinion piece on tax subsidies and credits with regarding to ACA.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Will There Be Tax Credit Subsidies for Health Coverage Purchased on the Federal Exchange? Author … Authors: Elizabeth (Lisa) C. Keenan eckeenan@Venable.com 410.244.7473 Thora A. Johnson tajohnson@Venable.com … Health Coverage Purchased on the Federal Exchange? There is no letup in the intensity of the litigation wars …
Articles
Aurélie Vanden Broecke
03/01/2015

In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you are never far away from the capital, an airport or the four neighboring countries: France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Belgium
… Vanden Broecke March 1, 2015 In terms of size, Belgium is one of the smaller European countries. This means that you … and recent wage restraint, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Corruption … www.nato.int Belgium Tourism Office www.visitbelgium.com SH O P W IN D O W W IT H B EL G IU M C H O C O LA TE © E …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/02/2015

In October's Business Ethics column, James Nortz discusses conscious capitalism.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Be a “Conscious Capitalist” for Your Benefit and the Benefit of Others Author James A. … I read the phenomenal book Red Notice by Bill Browder. It is a hair- raising and eye-opening real life account of the … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
If you ask Chan about his legal career, he will tell you that his journey from firm to global in-house counsel was a result of “jumping at the opportunity.”
… he will tell you that his journey from firm to global in-house counsel was a result of “jumping at the … Gerard Chan, vice president of EMEA and Asia Pacific for Symantec, has played a crucial role in fostering Asia’s … try law. I stuck with it, enjoyed it, and everything else is history,” he says. After completing law school at the …
Articles
Jackson Lewis
10/04/2023
5 pages

The COVID-19 pandemic launched the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into the national spotlight. The agency is using its platform to roll out increased enforcement. This article discusses proactive measures employers should take to avoid enforcement actions.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… (OSHA) into the national spotlight. The agency is using its platform to roll out increased enforcement. This … and penalties. Employers should consider whether they are in OSHA’s crosshairs and should take proactive measures to … to heat-related hazards that result in illness and death. For reference, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor …
Articles
10/06/2015
10 pages

This article is an overview of the current energy mix in Switzerland, and the place of different energy sources in the market

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… - Switzerland October 6, 2015 10 pages This article is an overview of the current energy mix in Switzerland, and … 272 GLI - Energy Third Edition 225 www.globallegalinsights.com © Published and reproduced with kind permission by Global … for the fi rst time. According to an announcement on its website, ElCom will base its decision regarding timing on the …
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