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Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/28/2016
Although this year was, at times, quite difficult, it has been such an incredible journey.
… Docket Article 16 Lessons Learned in 2016 Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: 12/28/2016 … it’s unconventional, actively hiring your own boss is an amazing opportunity to hand-pick your mentor, and make … reaching out and partnering with regulators  — especially for startup attorneys. 5.     While many of us become …
Program Materials
Debra Clements, Richard Galindo, Markus Hartmann, Thomas Klindt
10/20/2015

A panel of global experts will address the main legal issues to consider when undertaking a recall campaign of products sold in more than one jurisdiction. As information sharing among consumer protection agencies has become more common, in-house counsel should be aware of the various types of regulations in connection with product liability and recall campaigns. Learn the different types of recall campaign regulations around the world (hazardousness, defectiveness, etc.), practical tips to launch a recall campaign in several jurisdictions without violating local rules, initial and subsequent reporting obligations triggered by recall campaign rules and indemnifications arising from a recall campaign.

… Study: Drinking Bottles • B2BCo produces a chemical that is incorporated by its customers into a plastic that is made … information (e.g., press releases) are posted on FDA’s website and all industry product removal or corrective … Milliken & Company Email: Debra.Clements@Milliken.com Richard Galindo Director Brigard & Urrutia Abogados (Lex …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
Doing business in the modern world increasingly involves managing legal issues across the globe.
… Docket Article Managing Legal Issues in the Modern World Sabine Chalmers Publication Date: … cross-border or multinational work responsibilities. It is increasingly commonplace for the responsibilities of general counsel to include …
Advocacy Filings
Joshua L. Dratel - Law Offices of Joshua L. Dratel, P.C.; Robert N. Weiner - Arnold & Porter LLP; Eric L. Dobberteen - Arnold & Porter LLP; Christopher S. Rhee - Arnold & Porter LLP; G. Warren Bleeker - Arnold & Porter LLP; Melanie Hanson Sartoris - Arnold & Porter LLP; and Courtney Stuart-Alban - Arnold & Porter LLP
02/22/2005

This brief focuses on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the zealous representation, level of communication and overall relationship
of in-house counsel and their clients; and Document retention policies and the resulting liabilities for those who administer them.

… Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner Author Joshua L. Dratel - Law … on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the … FIFTH CIRCUIT’S INTERPRETATION OF “CORRUPTLY PERSUADES” IS WRONG. ....................................10 III. THE …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/26/2020
This hasty shift may tempt companies to give up trying to maintain good information governance strategies until the chaos settles. Instead, companies need to strengthen their information governance, not only to ensure compliance, security, and risk reduction, but also to help their employees be more productive.
… Docket Article Information Governance Strategies for When Employees Have to Work from Home Mark Diamond … Beyond security, the real challenge for working from home is ensuring that information is properly protected, it’s stored in a secure repository, and can be easily accessed by the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/20/2019
Before you can manage corporate compliance, you need to reach an agreement with other team members about what compliance means. For some organizations, the compliance team focuses solely on legal responsibilities to regulators. At others, compliance can encompass responsibilities to commercial partners and suppliers, such as a corporate lender.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com Which appellation do in-house lawyers dread most? … actions, which are regularly published on the  SEC website . For some industries, such as brokerage firms, you … world, much of the classic work of the enterprise is done by third parties. For example, Amazon Web Services …
Articles
John K. Villa
12/01/2007

Discusses what happens to the attorney-client privilege when the interest of a parent corporation and its affiliated companies diverge and ultimately become adverse, and provides useful guidance for corporate counsel representing corporate families.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ultimately become adverse, and provides useful guidance for corporate counsel representing corporate families. … to say on “You are entering the twilight zone.” But there is a recent decision of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals … parent corporation relin- quishes control of an affiliated com- pany because of the latter’s insolvency and subsequent …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
12/02/2021

During a government investigation in-house counsel must always protect the interests of the company, which may be different than the interests of employees. Companies can mitigate damage to their organization by cooperating with the government to obtain leniency. 

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Large Law Departments
… with employees who may be involved in the conduct that is the basis of an investigation. This article was prepared … the government during a criminal investigation is a way for companies to mitigate damage and obtain leniency. Most … pp. 66-72. Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC Litigation Network  and …
Articles
Chloe Ribal, Head of Legal, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
01/25/2024

The journey from Delegation of Authority (DOA) to Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLM) is about marrying effective governance with technological solutions. By doing so, organizations can ensure not only a swift and reliable contract approval process but also adaptability to changing requirements over time.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Author Chloe Ribal, Head of Legal, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) January 25, 2024 The journey … (DOA) to Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLM) is about marrying effective governance with technological … visual aid to reflect the approval steps. Get management’s buy-in to communicate with colleagues. It helps if the CEO …
Articles
Stephen Padula, Padula Hodkin, PLLC (Boca Raton, FL), a Primerus Member
09/03/2015

This brief resource outlines some of the most common errors made in filing construction liens in Florida.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the last day and others wait until the first draw payment is missed before they file a Notice to Owner. Often it is too … Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tel: 561.544.8900 Fax: 561.544.8999 Website: www.padulahodkin.com Link to Stephen Padula's Bio - …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2017

This is a sample employee video recording and photo release form.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Video/Photograph Release Form February 27, 2017 This is a sample employee video recording and photo release form. … video recordings of me arising from my participation in the Company’s ______________________ event on Company’s … flyers, educational materials, derivative works, or for any other similar purpose without compensation to me. I …
Articles
10/01/2013

In this sampling of surveys, read about why ACC Docket is honored and what Canadian lawyers have pinpointed as the most pressing law issues.

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Source: ACC Docket
In this sampling of surveys, read about why ACC Docket is honored and what Canadian lawyers have pinpointed as the … (83%) to the 2013 Membership Survey visited the website (www.acc.com) at least once in the previous 12 months. As for ACC …
Advocacy Filings
National Center for State Courts General Counsel Committee
09/28/2007
1 pages

The following Statement of Principles was endorsed by the National Center for State Courts General Counsel Committee and is commended to businesses and courts throughout the United States as a means of promoting jury service.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Jury Service (United States) Author National Center for State Courts General Counsel Committee September 27, 2007 … Center for State Courts General Counsel Committee and is commended to businesses and courts throughout the United … these practices. • Include a special area on the court’s website answering employers’ frequently asked questions. • …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample interview authorization form.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Interview Authorization Form June 20, 2016 This is a sample interview authorization form. Resource Details … membership . … Interview Authorization Form Thank you for participating in this interview and providing content at … OAAA/TAB National Convention & Trade Show and on the EYE website from this date forward without any payment to you; …
Checklists
Bethany Bridgham, Hope Wachter, Caleb Weaver
10/02/2012

This is a crisis management simulation hypothetical from the 2012 ACC Annual Meeting Session 803.

… Bridgham, Hope Wachter, Caleb Weaver October 2, 2012 This is a crisis management simulation hypothetical from the 2012 … about your organization in the past. He is just asking for a few minutes of your time to get your reaction to a … he said he needs to get something up on the paper’s website before the evening news and is asking you for a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/10/2022
Seeking corporate leniency from the US DOJ comes with benefits, but also a slew of obligations. Twitter, Inc.'s Micah Rubbo and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Brent Snyder and Sabin Chung share what to consider. #ACCDocket
… Docket … Cheat Sheet Corporate leniency. If your company is at risk of criminal antitrust liability, you can seek … mind, and you know the stakes – criminal fines, jail terms for the executives, and treble damage civil suits – are … federal agents. Some of the “lysine tapes” can be viewed online. A related affirmative investigative technique would …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/01/2004

A brief summary of Fannie Mae's remote telecommuting policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… regardless of location. Definition A remote teleworker is an employee who regularly works outside the same … the “Flexible Work Agreement,” including Part II–Agreement for Remote Teleworking, and Part VII–Remote Teleworker … Your Home.” This publication can be obtained from the IRS website or by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

These micro-blogging guidelines are intended to complement the general guidance and address issues more specific to micro-blogging and third party micro-blogging services.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Tweeting Guidelines As the name suggests, Micro-blogging is a form of blogging typified by a focus on short - or … in addition to referencing your alias@[EMAIL ADDRESS].com mail address, whenever possible use the service's profile … 2] Trademarks. You can find your Trademark contact at [WEBSITE]. 6. What content may I post? What content must I not …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Contoural, Inc.
04/30/2019
9 pages

The Association of Corporate Counsel U.S. States' Privacy Capability Maturity Model provides a detailed maturity model for all aspects of an organization's privacy program. It seeks to gauge program capability across a variety of program elements, taking a "big picture" view on how ready organizations are to comply with these requirements.

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… information on the concepts outlined in this Model is available in the ACC InfoPAK: "Complying with New and … is available on the ACC Information Governance Network Website page or upon request at info@contoural.com. U.S. States' Privacy Laws Capability Maturity Model …
Program Materials
ACC; Lisa E. Chang - Counsel, Labor & Employment, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue; Selena L. LaCroix - Senior Counsel, Texas Instruments Incorporated; Don H. Liu - Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, IKON Office Solutions, Inc.; Lu Pham - Managing Partner, Lynn Pham Moore & Ross, PC; Bettina W. Yip - Counsel, Labor & Human Resources, Cingular Wireless LLC.
10/01/2004

308 Whistle While You Work: Ethical, Fiduciary, & Other Dilemmas Facing Over-SOX'ed In-house Lawyers

… 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 308:Whistle While You Work: Ethical, Fiduciary, & Other … as vice president and chair of the finance committee for the Georgia Legal Services Program, as a board member of …
Articles
Erick Iriarte Ahon and Cynthia Tellez, Iriarte & Asociados
12/11/2014

This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Peru
… 11, 2014 This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable … with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Articles
06/27/1988

This law was enacted to prevent the denial of employment opportunities by prohibiting the use of lie detectors by employers involved in or affecting interstate commerce.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… similar device (whether mechanical or electrical) that is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding … employees similarly situated. No such action may be com- menced more than 3 years after the date of the alleged …
12/06/2016

Director's Duties: recent developments and areas of regulator focus - session held in Melbourne 6 December 2016.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
… Recent developments and enforcement trends acla.acc.com Twitter: @ACCAustralia Presented by … owed  the Company  its Members  special considerations for wholly owned subsidiaries Courts recognise reality of … within the company, as the director or officer  It is an objective, not a subjective test, but there are …
Articles
John K. Villa
10/01/2008

Opposing counsel can sometimes forget to "scrub" an electronic document clean before sending it for others to view. However, stop and read this article before considering mining the metadata. Ethics rules protect even the forgetful.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… to "scrub" an electronic document clean before sending it for others to view. However, stop and read this article … outside the discovery context1 have concluded that it is unethical for a lawyer to review or use metadata … and methods for its removal was not well known, the com- mittee opined that any disclosure of the hidden …
Articles
Austin Bell, Partner, and Jared McLachlan, Law Graduate, Johnson, Winter & Slattery
09/01/2020
5 pages

This article from September 2020 provides an overview of 2020 regulatory developments, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in asset management.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in asset management. Resource Details Interest Area: … down by the High Court of Australia. Regulatory framework for foreign �nancial services providers On 10 March 2020, the … Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). This section is, effectively, a deeming provision that applies the …
… Nipping Europe's biggest scandal in the bud -- an op-ed by ACC President & CEO Veta T. Richardson and Liesbeth De Ridder of GUBERNA. The Times (UK) publishes an op-ed by … how a well-positioned general counsel sets a company up for success when it comes to ethical decision-making and …
Articles
Thiago Giantomassi, Partner, Demarest Advogados
01/22/2015

Ownership by an investor of 5% or more of outstanding shares or securities entitling rights to such shares, issued by a publicly-held company in Brazil, triggers the investor’s disclosure obligation, which must report such ownership to the Company that for its part will notify the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… which must report such ownership to the Company that for its part will notify the Brazilian Securities and … issuer (which would then send it to the CVM through its website) detailing certain information provided for CVM Regulation 358. If the investor is also a member of the board of executive officers or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample cybersquatting cease and desist order.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Cybersquatting Cease and Desist Order June 20, 2016 This is a sample cybersquatting cease and desist order. Resource … a trial membership . … [DATE] VIA E-MAIL TO ____@_____.com and VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO … number ________ from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the word mark ________. _________ has never granted …
Articles
04/01/2014

To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers country-specific fun facts from your peers who've been there – literally. In this issue, learn more about France.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… from your peers who’ve been there — literally. TA XI P A R IS IE N © P. B U R G H A R D T Want to do something on your iPhone? As the ad says, there’s an app for that. Want to do anything in France? Chances are, there’s … of the 177 that were scored. Additional resources Official website of France www.france.fr/en France-Diplomatie …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/16/2017

This is a sample of information governance project plans.

… Information Governance Project Plans March 16, 2017 This is a sample of information governance project plans. Resource … Primer for In-house Counsel InfoPAK” available on the ACC website and additional white papers and articles at www.contoural.com. Contoural is the largest independent provider of …
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