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Dive into the intriguing world of GenAI, a game-changer for legal practices, its promises and pitfalls, and how to navigate this revolution. #GenAI #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Implications of Generative AI for Law Departments, Part 2 Greg Stern Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Beautrium / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Master of mimicry . GenAI, an AI tool, mimics … tutoring and real-time translation. All right. So, is GenAI just a fancy computerized parrot that has been …
There are precautions in-house counsel can make to prepare the nonprofit board and leadership for an international internal investigation. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… Docket Article 5 Considerations for Nonprofits in International Internal Investigations Anita … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by lusia83 / Shutterstock.com Internal investigations involving activities outside the … strong working knowledge of English if the local language is not one that in-house counsel speaks. “Lost in …
Dive into Barry Yau, David Catanzariti, and Glenda Bloomfield’s revealing study on the pivotal factors shaping law students’ careers over seven years. Discover findings that might redefine legal success. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Triative / Shutterstock.com 2,555 days (or seven years) A lot can happen in seven … practice and a decrease in the number practicing in-house for government. We acknowledge that our cohort of research … of the Australia-wide legal profession. Nevertheless, it is worth comparing these 2021 research figures with the 2020 …
As in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.
… counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply … Docket … Banner photo by Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.comIn recent weeks, the ongoing dockworkers strike in the …
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. GC, Corporate Secretary and Privacy Officer Rustam Juma, along with ACC Legal Resources Manager Michael Greene, provide five practical tips organizations may utilize to mitigate risks when implementing DEI initiatives.
… Docket … Banner artwork by Anton Vierietin / Shutterstock.com Companies are navigating competing pressures as they … their way through this charged landscape. 1. Make the case for your policy Companies that adopt DEI initiatives should … allocation more equitable. Be transparent about how work is assigned. Employee resource groups (ERGs) can provide …
: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel
… Development Source: ACC Docket … When I started working in Switzerland, I was struck by what seemed like an annoying, … In most business settings, a person joining a meeting is expected to individually greet each person in the room. … were not OK anymore. As to the procession of handshakes, for some time I tried an airy wave at larger groups of people …
… Docket Article Wisdom of the Crowd: In-house Counsel Discuss Implications of the Dobbs Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … as too politically charged. Whether to issue a statement is a business decision that is typically made at the highest …
… are the first ones to promote the idea that people are in charge of their own destiny. That with hard work and … be successful. They may espouse a corollary belief, which is that people who do not achieve all they want are simply … this article, I thought I would declare a clear winner. For example, the I Make Things Happen group is more likely to …
… Blume Cara Yates Crotty Publication Date: 10/20/2022 What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods for improving workforce diversity? #ACCDocket … Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods …
Gartner’s Director of Legal & Compliance Yosr Hamza suggests asking if anyone needs any accommodation prior to meetings or social events can make a big difference. #ACCDocket #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by iQoncept / Shutterstock.com I was speaking with another caregiving parent a few days … kids his age stopped inviting them out to socialize. This is not news to me nor to many other parents who have kids … the gathering has built accommodations that enable access for people with physical disabilities. What if a door needs …
Patent eligibility can be complex and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may be difficult to overcome. The USPTO has experimented with a pilot program to change the way these rejections are handled. #ACCDocket #IP #IntellectualProperty
… and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may … … Banner artwork by Dusan Arsenijevic / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Consider the “meaningful limit.” Finding a meaningful limit that overrides the exception is the avenue toward patent eligibility, including …
You missed it or couldn’t attend all your preferred sessions — we’ve got you covered with key takeaways from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel
… from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details … Identify the key regulatory compliance requirements for these activities in the relevant geographies. Determine … health, and safety, quality). “Risk assessment process is an ongoing process.” Deborah Penza, Group Chief Compliance …
From ACC's 2022 Annual Meeting, here are program highlights from the panel, "Keeping a Legal Lid on Construction Costs," that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel
… that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details Interest Area: Real Estate … this session? “Keeping a lid on construction costs is very difficult right now and you need to get professionals … AND DIVISIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL, PSP INVESTMENTS Hope for the best, plan for the worst With the exception of the …
It is only through reflection that you will figure out what you’re doing well, what needs work, and where it all fits writes James Bellerjeau in his weekly Career Path column. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday
… the Job James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/20/2023 It is only through reflection that you will figure out what … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 3Dsculptor / Shutterstock.com When you share your thoughts publicly, you wonder how … do they agree with your ideas? Perhaps most importantly, for me at least, will anything you’ve said be helpful to them …
For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with law firms to increase opportunity. Toyota’s Counsel in Motion program gives law firms’ senior associates a chance to be in the driver’s seat of their careers. #ACCDocket #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion
… Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz Publication Date: 12/12/2022 For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Yellow duck / shutterstock.com “...Getting a seat at the table...Talking the talk; … counsel and empower them to elevate their careers. “Toyota is committed to making the workplace, marketplace, and …
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro emphasizes the importance of setting and prioritizing attainable goals and incorporating meaningful positive habits into your day. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You started the year a huge forward momentum — you have a … my previous articles on the importance of healthy habits for a positive mindset from my previous article and how goal … health and happiness . But what do you do if your list is too ambitious? What if your goals and habits are way too …
… here. Our look of the main considerations of these regimes is available at: blg.com/thresholds. “Gun-jumping” in potential violation of the … the parties to decide whether to sign an agreement and for how much. 3. Post-signing but pre-closing – At this …
… Development Source: ACC Docket … Warning: Spoiler alert for those who haven’t watched the show yet Ted Lasso is a show about an American football coach who moves to the … practice, Ted delivers a stern and direct speech to Jamie in front the team. Ted tells Jamie he is supposed to lead by …
Based on ACC survey data, this article provides a high-level analysis of the state of legal operations by covering the extent to which departments are employing legal operations staff, examining at what point they tend to do so, as well as sharing salary data for these professionals. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch
… Docket Article The State of the Legal Operations Role in Legal Departments Blake E. Garcia, PhD Publication Date: … point they tend to do so, as well as sharing salary data for these professionals. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch Resource … Management Source: ACC Docket … Legal operations is a business function or set of activities that focus on …
… compound interest." I've already referred to compounding for you in articles describing how to get rich . If you were reading … career, one of the most important things you can learn is that you are largely a creation of habits . Whether you …
Blind-spots, complacency, and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. #ACCDocket #misconduct #corruption #fraud #riskmanagement #compliance #ethics #workplacemisconductrisks #ACCLegalOps #legalops #legaloperations
… and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. … Touted as the largest case of public sector corruption in Australia, many have been wondering how and why such … identify, address, and prevent employee misconduct is having both an awareness and understanding as to how it …
Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management Practices, which ACC recently published in collaboration with Deloitte Tax LLP. #ACCResearch
… Date: 04/13/2022 Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management … structures. As such, legal entity management (LEM) is becoming a salient topic in this increased regulatory … that LEM professionals face; and Immediate priorities for LEM teams across all types of organizations. One of the …
Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between your learning or being unaware of your mistakes and how you are perceived. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 06/06/2022 Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between … others is not easy either, especially if you’re interested in being fair, constructive, and honest. I recently helped judge the finalists for the 2022 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings . Although I’ve judged …
In the latest edition of the Legal Ops Corner column, columnist Steve Harmon and NetApp’s CLO Beth O’Callahan clarify the ultimate purpose of a legal operations professional. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by rudall30 / Shutterstock.com Legal ops professionals — if they want to be of the … or a business — must always remember that legal ops is not fundamentally about the operations of a law department … overarching goals of the enterprise. Making things easier for law department lawyers, while nice, should never be the …
Never use the naked "no," counsels Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. "Yes" is perhaps the most helpful word to your in-house career. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork #careeradvice
… counsels Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. "Yes" is perhaps the most helpful word to your in-house career. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork #careeradvice … to our business colleagues, we come up short in optimism. For every wildly optimistic business plan, we stand ready to …
India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive into the nation’s advantages, the role of in-house counsel, and the AI-lawyer synergy. #AI #Dalle-3 #GPT-4 #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… Pakhi Garg Publication Date: 10/10/2023 India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ECO LENS / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Competitive advantage . India’s skilled … education, and ethical AI practices are focal points for stakeholders. Global AI development: Setting the stage …
Biden’s AI executive order emphasizes safety, equity, and privacy in AI development: a crucial guide for in-house counsel. #AI #OpenAI #DallE #Midjourney #ChatGPT
… equity, and privacy in AI development: a crucial guide forin-house counsel. #AI #OpenAI #DallE #Midjourney #ChatGPT … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by aniqpixel / Shutterstock.comIn a recent ACC webcast attended by over 175 … discrimination or bias, and compliance with federal laws is mandatory to protect civil rights. 5. Consumer protection …
Embrace failure, fuel growth! Brittany Leonard, GC of Civix, explores how setbacks are not just bumps in the road, but crucial steps toward success. #GrowthMindset #ACC #ACCDocket #EmbraceFailure
… Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com It’s January, a time for resolutions. Many people will make commitments they will … We're all just trying to get it "right." What that means is different for every situation. Whether that's in our …
Outside GC Partners Anita Drummond and Lakshmi Sarma Ramani provide 4 steps in-house counsel should utilize to ensure vendors implement efficient security measures that protect nonprofit organizations IT systems and data security. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Graphic Farm / Shutterstock.com All nonprofit organizations maintain an IT system that is critical to its operation. Nonprofits receive, process, … protected personal data, relying heavily on vendors. For that reason, a general counsel’s job is much easier if …
Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of generative AI in law — revisit ACC’s recent fireside chat with Microsoft’s CLO Hossein Nowbar. #Microsoft #AI #FiresideChat #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
… Counsel Publication Date: 02/01/2024 Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of … Details … Banner artwork by Iconic Bestiary / Shutterstock.com ACC Global Board Member and Microsoft Chief Legal Officer … learning and development over fear of failure. What is the worst career advice he’s received? Avoid challenges! …
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