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Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/24/2021
In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, emeritus professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and long-time ACC member, provides Zoom lessons that lawyers can use to meet the communication challenges that video conferencing platforms present.
… Docket Article “I Am Not a Cat” and Other Zoom Lessons for Lawyers George Siedel Publication Date: 03/24/2021 In response to the new work from home model, George Siedel, … I can hear you.  I think it’s a filter.   Attorney:  It is.  I don’t know how to remove it.  I’ve got my assistant …
Articles
technology, ethics, commercial, contract
11/01/2005

The articles in this Out In Front include: Going Global: IT Systems Legal Health Check Part 2, Shoveling Smoke: The Flip Side of Client Relations, Business Ethics: Carrots & Sticks and Contractual Cogitator: The Sweet and Sour of a Deal in Steel.

… employees wireless access usually means that there is no content blocking either at or outside of the office, … certify that they understand the need to use your com- pany’s IT systems responsibly. PROTECT YOUR SUBPOENA- … easily accessible catalogue, preferably on an internal website. • Organize the list of mandates so employees can …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
05/01/2010

Tips & Insights - Explore Business Litigation Issues with Amar Sarwal

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… among the most burgeoning issues today, says Sarwal, is the implication of the alien tort Statute on multina- … webcast chair. He can be contacted at asarwal@uschamber.com. Explore Business Litigation Issues with Amar Sarwal … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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C.E. Rhodes and Stephen Maddex
05/01/2013

Canada is the United States’ largest trading partner, making disputes between US companies and Canadian companies inevitable. Consequently, US companies may be forced to resolve their disputes in Canadian courts. Although both legal systems share much in common, including traditional common-law principles, procedural rules and substantive rights for litigants differ significantly. This article describes some of the most important distinctions of the Canadian legal system.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… Author C.E. Rhodes and Stephen Maddex May 1, 2013 Canada is the United States’ largest trading partner, making … business goals for the organization. ce.rhodes@bakerhughes.com Stephen Maddex is an associate and senior commercial … canada_may10 aCC haS MORE MaTERIaL ON ThIS SUbjECT ON OUR wEbSITE. VISIT www.acc.com, whERE yOU CaN bROwSE OUR …
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Kari Potts and Amy Peck
06/01/2015

Effective management of international work assignments requires careful planning and attention to both United States’ and the host country’s laws. There is often so much to consider that little thought may be given to how an LGBTQ individual or family will be treated once the transfer is completed. But this cannot be overlooked.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Colombia, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Niger, United States
… to both United States’ and the host country’s laws. There is often so much to consider that little thought may be given … to 105 facilities in 24 countries. kari.potts@valmont.com Amy Peck is a shareholder at Jackson Lewis P.C. She … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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C.E. Rhodes and Stephen Maddex
05/01/2013

Canada is the United States’ largest trading partner, making disputes between US companies and Canadian companies inevitable. Consequently, US companies may be forced to resolve their disputes in Canadian courts. Although both legal systems share much in common, including traditional common-law principles, procedural rules and substantive rights for litigants differ significantly. This article describes some of the most important distinctions of the Canadian legal system.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
… Author C.E. Rhodes and Stephen Maddex May 1, 2013 Canada is the United States’ largest trading partner, making … business goals for the organization. ce.rhodes@bakerhughes.com Stephen Maddex is an associate and senior commercial … canada_may10 aCC haS MORE MaTERIaL ON ThIS SUbjECT ON OUR wEbSITE. VISIT www.acc.com, whERE yOU CaN bROwSE OUR …
Program Materials
Cecilia Alvarez, Giovanni Buttarelli, Alexander Duisberg, Cristina Sirera, Patrick Ambrose
07/08/2016

This session explores the immediate impact of the implementation of the EU General data protection regulation including the harmonisation of regulator activity across Europe, how effective the "one-stop shop" format will be, Article 29 Working Party submissions and how to protect your business from the right to be forgotten.

… 45/2001 ‘with respect to the processing of personal data… for ensuring that the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons, and in particular their right to privacy, are respected by the … devices, by 2020 25 bn average visit to a single website results in over 50 instances of data collection EU …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/12/2018

What is an employee handbook? What is the point of it? What can be arranged by such a handbook? And how do you make sure that the employee handbook applies to all your employees?

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Source: Resource Library
… Contracts Employee Handbook Guidance January 12, 2018 What is an employee handbook? What is the point of it? What can be … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/23/2023
2 pages

This resource includes sample conflict minerals reporting questions that an organization can ask its suppliers.

… and Contracts Conflict Minerals Reporting Questionnaire for Vendors August 23, 2023 2 pages This resource includes … they must report to the SEC on this topic, review this website: … and trade of conflict minerals by armed groups is helping to finance conflict in the Democratic Republic of …
Articles
Gary Goldman
07/01/2010

It’s not surprising that age discrimination litigation is reaching record highs. With so many out of work, discriminatory discharging is easier to disguise. Learn how to litigate as both plaintiff and defendant in an age discrimination discharge case, and address such key issues as ediscovery, evidence, reduction in force and releases.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… It’s not surprising that age discrimination litigation is reaching record highs. With so many out of work, … is affiliated. He can be contacted at goldsport77@gmail. com. *This article was adapted from an article that appeared … all of which are valuable, some of which make our website an education in itself. Learn more about how our more …
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Rosalie Chamberlain, Consultant and Certified Executive Coach
09/03/2019
5 pages

Dualistic thinking can sometimes hinder in-house counsel from finding different or unique solutions. In this article, learn more about how to overcome those mental roadblocks.

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Region: United States
… 3, 2019 5 pages Dualistic thinking can sometimes hinder in-house counsel from finding different or unique solutions. … One Person at a Time) By Rosalie Chamberlain Nothing is either good or bad but thinking makes it so. William … and feelings—on a binary scale. We often don’t allow for a spectrum of possibilities, and this is the primary way …
Articles
Bartosz Marcinkowski, Partner at Domański Zakrzewski Palinka (Meritas Member Firm)
05/31/2023

Meta was fined €1.2 billion on May 22, 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This article discusses some of the takeaways from the record-breaking fine.

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Region: Global, European Union, Ireland, United States
… May 22, 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation … the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is the harshest penalty imposed to date under the GDPR. The … in the US. Notably, there are no deliberations on the NOYB website about the standard of data protection in countries …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/28/2020
This article summarizes the types of COVID-19 lawsuits that have been filed relating to the workplace, nursing homes and contractual breach/failure to perform theories. We also provide an overview of the product liability lawsuits that will likely follow in the wake of the coronavirus.
… Docket Article Litigation is Going Viral: The Legal Landscape During COVID-19 Trevor … implementing safety measures seems the prudent decision for businesses, it is not without its own risks. In an … postponed, rather than canceled, is a “pretext” to allow online ticket sellers to  avoid giving refunds . Similarly, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
In virtually every case, a company will significantly benefit, both with respect to outcome and cost, by having someone in-house closely manage its litigation.
… Reduce Costs Brenda M. Cotter Publication Date: 10/01/2016 In virtually every case, a company will significantly … Dispute Resolution Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Ready for battle. Litigation is a normal part of business practice, and requires the …
Multimedia and Infographics
10/31/2024
1 pages

Overview of how to select the right contracting technologies and how this relates to Contract Lifecycle Management.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Department Management Region: Global Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Checklists
10/31/2024
1 pages

Checklist to help you conduct a fair and thorough CLM technology assessment.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Department Management Region: Global Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Multimedia and Infographics
10/31/2024
1 pages

Use this matrix to identify and understand where you fit on the Contracting Maturity Scale.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Department Management Region: Global Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Multimedia and Infographics
11/01/2024
1 pages

Overview of the processes involved in managing contracts efficiently and how this relates to Contract Lifecycle Management.

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Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 31, 2024 1 pages Overview of the processes involved in managing contracts efficiently and how this relates to … Department Management Region: Global Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/07/2021
Here are the essential tools you need to build a privacy program and help your company comply with data protection regulations.
… block on which the entire privacy compliance program is constructed. Policies and procedures. Implement a data … collection and storage, as well as a few surprises. For example, companies that are not consumer-facing may be … being carried out. For instance, under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if you are collecting …
Articles
Thomas Schutte, LL.M., Russell Advocaten, B.V. - Member of Primerus
10/13/2016
3 pages

This article outlines the powers of the Works Council in The Netherlands on the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… the grounds of the Works Councils Act (WOR) if the company is obliged to introduce the (reduced) two-tier regime. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Articles
Marriott Harrison LLP, a member of Primerus International
05/28/2013

A brief review of a chairman's obligations under UK law in poll and proxy voting scenarios.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com A Chairman’s Obligations – Polls & Proxies Marriott … Obligations – Polls & Proxies When a shareholder is required to appoint a proxy for an upcoming general …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/06/2017
As we are coming to understand, big data is essential in moving legal departments forward. It can arm in-house lawyers and their outside counsel with strategic insights that enable them to craft effective IP litigation and portfolio management strategies. Patent analytics can help in-house law departments achieve material gains for better patent quality while reducing overall costs.
… Docket Article Legal Analytics for Intellectual Property Litigation and Portfolio Management … Date: 11/06/2017 As we are coming to understand, big data is essential in moving legal departments forward. It can arm in-house …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was fast-paced, exciting, and, most importantly, efficient. Under Harrison’s leadership, the company’s corporate culture prioritized answering to its shareholders, cutting extraneous clutter, and paving a clear pathway to success.
… Sullivan Publication Date: 05/01/2017 When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was … with his recommendation first — and reasoning afterward — is something he learned at Osgoode Hall Law School in … just communications theories — they’re tangible skills for success.    “It’s the classic legal memo model of …
Articles
Susan Hackett, Barb Dawson and Laura Ariane Miller
05/01/2011

In the war over value in litigation between law firms and legal departments, a truce has been called. Recently, the ACC and the ABA came together to engage in a meaningful discussion about value. Learn which findings were expected, surprising and feared, and what the future holds for litigation management.

… participants were interviewed, and their videotaped com- ments explain clearly why they attend- ed — redefining “value” in litigation is a top priority across the board.5 The pervasive theme … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Articles
Gelske M. Speerstra, L.L.M., Russell Advocaten B.V.
01/03/2017
3 pages

It was customary for the employer to terminate the employment contract after two years of illness.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … two years of illness. During these two years, the employer is obliged to continue to pay (part of) the salary of the …
Articles
Reinier W.L. Russell, Esq., Russell Advocaten B.V.
06/16/2015
2 pages

This article points out the disadvantage of terminating a contract by electronic means in the Netherlands.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Netherlands
… Articles Terminating Contracts by E-Mail is Not Advisable (The Netherlands) Author Reinier W.L. … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/29/2014

This is a sample working document that sets up a framework for the structure of Binding Corporate Rules.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Framework for Structuring Binding Corporate Rules October 29, 2014 This is a sample working document that sets up a framework for the … Security, B-1049 Brussels, Belgium, Office No LX-46 06/80. Website: …
Program Materials
Baker McKenzie
11/08/2017

Data breaches are becoming more common and aggressive. In this presentation, learn how you and your company can identify a data breach and make an action plan.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… … about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable … " whether true or not and … publish a copy of the statement notice on your website and publicise the content s of the notice Outline of … similar outcome. © 2017 Baker & McKenzie www.bakermckenzie.com Patrick Fair Partner patrick.fair@bakermckenzie.com Paul …
Articles
Monica R. Chmielewski Nathan A. Beaver
06/24/2023
2 pages

This blog explores the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) two final guidance documents to assist with transitioning medical devices: (i) that were subject to certain enforcement policies issued during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), and (ii) that were issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These guidance documents finalize the corresponding draft guidance documents that were issued on December 23, 2021.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Law Region: United States Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments File … of these transition guidance documents. “Transition Plan for Medical Devices That Fall Within Enforcement Policies … 180 days after the end of the PHE. The PHE declaration is scheduled to expire on May 11, 2023. Therefore, the …
Articles
05/06/2023
2 pages

Several generative AI models now provide the ability to simulate your favorite artist’s voice and lyrical tempo to create a track that sounds indistinguishable from the real thing. Several artists have voiced their displeasure for these impersonations and music giants are now pushing streaming services to ban music created by AI models with some success. This article from Seyfarth and Shaw discusses how artists can legally fight back. 

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… real thing. Several artists have voiced their displeasure for these impersonations and music giants are now pushing … Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments File Is This the Real Life.pdf (166.85 KB) Download Save to My … by a lyrically-challenged Youtuber. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sMpIXQcSCA&feature=youtu.be The results are …
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