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… Events PRO BONO & IN HOUSE COUNSEL: SUPPORTING HONG KONG’S UNDERPRIVILEGED … Details Details & Registration … Doing pro bono work is an important part of being a lawyer, and during these … This unique seminar covers the current opportunities for in-house counsel and the issues faced before engaging in
Program Materials
Larry Bliss, Wendy Hufford, Joe Vodvarka, Joseph West
10/01/2012

Corporate diversity advocates highlight the ways in which they have created, implemented and enforced diversity initiatives within their own ranks and with outside service providers.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Monday, October 1, 2012 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 103 – … palmer-edgecumbe Link to the IBM “Diversity 3.0” Website: http://www-03.ibm.com/employment/us/diverse/  …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
16 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Singaporean businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Singapore
… and Expansion SINGAPORE Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … the matters it handles. CONTACT: JOYCE A.TAN joyce@joylaw.com DANIEL LIM daniel@joylaw.com +65 6333 6383 www.joylaw.com … Authority of Singapore publicly endorsed, with its website post of the Guidance Paper titled “Sound Management …
Checklists
David Barnard
Lauren Fisher
William Heller
Julie Maresca
10/28/2013

A thorough list of questions to consider when dealing with the licensing of content.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… QUESTION CHECKLIST What type of content is being used? How often is your company using the content? … into content or are they links to the content on a website (e.g. YouTube, NBC.com, etc.)? Other considerations to include? COMMON NEEDS …
Articles
07/13/2015

This article shows how employment disputes may arise from time to time but swift action by the employer and sincere discussion will enable the parties to resolve the disputes amicably.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Articles Is a Strike Unavoidable? The Legal Issues Behind the Cathay … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus Is a Strike …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
10/14/2015

This article deals with The Hong Kong Labour Tribunal which is established for the purpose of assisting employers and employees to resolve their disputes quickly and cost-effectively without the need to go through the formal legal procedures of the court.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… article deals with The Hong Kong Labour Tribunal which is established for the purpose of assisting employers and … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Employment, Privacy …
Program Materials
Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade of Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles, Soares da Silva
06/26/2013

A brief overview of your company's alternative dispute resolution options in intellectual property conflicts.

… Author: Dave Carpenter - licensed through www.cartoonstock.com ALTERNATIVE IP DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES Direct … Regulation sets a 6 month deadline once arbitration court is established)  Expertise and Technical Quality of Awards  … Conditionality – 17 May 2011) MA published on INFARMED website MA Process Continues 30 days MA Process Suspended …
Articles
Nandeep Mehta, Sr. Consultant, Contoural, Inc.
09/01/2021
2 pages

Records management processes need to follow the “five second rule:” All record identification, classification, retention period research, storing, and tagging processes altogether cannot take longer than five seconds.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Information Governance
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 …
Program Materials
Christopher M. Holmes - partner and national director of SEC matters, Ernst & Young LLP; Bil Phelan - assistant controller, Sears, Roebuck and Co.; and Patrick R. Thesing - senior vice president, associate general counsel and chief litigation counsel, Stewart Title Guaranty Company
04/20/2004

An article and presentation on the when to set a reserve.

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 104:When to Set a Reserve-Now, Never, or Somewhere in … filing in SEC report or wide distribution to shareholders; website posting does not qualify • Disclosure of the nature …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/10/2023
The EU’s modified ESG rules have new implications for businesses and in-house counsel. Are you ready for the changes? #ESG #BusinessCompliance #ACC #ACCDocket
… The European Union’s ESG Disclosures: A Balanced Stance for Corporate Reporting Association of Corporate Counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Marian Weyo / Shutterstock.com The European Union, in a nod to corporate concerns over … revoked if an administration changes. In addition, there is more of a focus on financial materiality as defined by US …
Articles
John L. Sander, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
03/07/2019
77 pages

In this guide, in-house counsel at multinational companies can learn about global labor regulations, termination practices, discrimination law, collective dismissals, and more.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, European Union, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … of major issues in global labor and employment law. It is important to emphasize that this is an overview; only … For more information on Jackson Lewis P.C. visit their website at www.jacksonlewis.com, or see the “About Jackson …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
10/20/2014

This Agreement is drafted under English law. It is intended for use where one or more domain names are to be transferred as part of a transaction for the sale of business assets and is drafted on the assumption that the parties will also be entering into a separate business purchase agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… (UK) Author Fieldfisher October 20, 2014 This Agreement is drafted under English law. It is intended for use where one or more domain names are to be transferred … (b) cease to use the Domain Names as an e-mail address or website URL; and (c) release the Domain Names from its …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/25/2014

This is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations contractor code of business ethics and conduct clause.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Code of Business Ethics and Conduct August 25, 2014 This is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations contractor code … Overpayments; and (b) Prescribes policies and procedures for the establishment of contractor codes of business ethics … (i) Identify the applicable posters; and (ii) Insert the website link(s) or other contact information for obtaining …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2010

Columnist James A. Nortz reviews some surprising findings in the 2009 National Business Ethics Survey.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a National Business Ethics Survey (NBeS). the NBES is the only nationwide longitudinal study that tracks the … 2007, to 62 percent this year. • the perceived pressure to com- mit an ethics violation — to cut corners, or worse — … your own free copy of the 2009 NBES by visiting the erC website at www.ethics.org. Have a comment on this article? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Diane Gabl Kratz: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and director, IP strategy and operations at Dolby Laboratories in San Francisco. Hear how expertise in law, patents, incentivizing innovation, and improving processes is essential for her, but compassionate management is what makes her proudest. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse  
… patents, incentivizing innovation, and improving processes is essential for her, but compassionate management is what makes her … relations. As part of the initiative, Diane launched a website that included:   An inventors Hall of Fame list;   …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Exterro, Inc.
06/22/2022
2 pages

Check out this sample policy developed by Exterro. In this resource we take a look at a basic incident and breach management process.

Resource Details
Region: United States, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Breach Management Workflow © 2021 Exterro, Inc. // exterro.com // 503.501.5100 Cyber Incident & Data Breach Management … law, by your cyber insurance, or just by common sense, it is important to clearly communicate what happened to the … the operational departments, but also those responsible for communicating with individuals whose data might have been …
Articles
Association of Corporate Counsel
09/29/2021

Blockchain companies having been operating without much government oversight, but those days may be coming to an end after the US Securities and Exchange Commission served a notice on Coinbase in September 2021, that the agency is suing the company. Blockchain technology raises legal issues about whether assets on a blockchain constitute securities or commodities that are subject to government regulation.

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Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… a notice on Coinbase in September 2021, that the agency is suing the company. Blockchain technology raises legal … oversight. They claimed laws and regulations designed for the financial industry do not cover them due to their … 1 June 2018.  Check out the ACC Resource Library : www.acc.com/resource-library Join the ACC IT, Privacy and eCommerce …
Articles
Checklists
Exterro, Inc.
06/22/2022
2 pages

Read this article from Exterro to verify that your breach response solution can help you automatically respond to incidents by using the checklists included.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Region: United States Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments File … process. One way to ensure your process and technology is adequate is to evaluate how well it aligns with the … with regulatory requirements https://www.exterro.com/ftk-enterprise …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
In the wake of the US Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage and recent legislation surrounding transgender rights, in-house counsel must tune out the controversy and ensure that their company remains compliant with changing state and federal regulations.
… Docket … CHEAT SHEET LGBTQIA. The acronym LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or … the basis of sex stereotyping. This means a gay person who is viewed as being “flamboyant,” is likely more protected … This trend is expected to continue. If there were a website devoted exclusively to controversial topics facing …
Articles
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
10/16/2015
130 pages

This ACC guide (InfoPAK) provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian labour and employment laws. It discusses the minimum statutory rights and standards regarding the hiring, employment, and termination of employees, and union organizing and labour relations.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: 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 … of their lawyers, unless so stated. Further, this InfoPAK is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject. … and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories: Website Under Construction Canadian Labour and Employment Law …
Articles
Peter Huppertz, Hoffmann Liebs Fritsch & Partner
12/12/2014
9 pages

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

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… 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 … types of cookies in particular. However, in all cases, the website’s privacy policy should contain a description of how …
Articles
Mark Roellig and Amanda Mindlin
03/01/2013

There are many approaches a legal team can take to build a culture of diversity and inclusion. Clerkships are one avenue. This article discusses how a well-structured 1L diversity clerkship program can add value to an in-house team. Not only do clerkships highlight a company’s commitment to diversity, but they also build a talented pipeline of professionals that can enhance a company’s brand for years to come.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… first and most obvious benefit to hiring a 1l summer clerk is that they can provide quality legal research and other … in Corporate Practice Award. mroellig49@massmutual.com Amanda Mindlin is a 2L law student at Harvard Law School. … ACC hAS More MATeriAl on ThiS SUBjeCT on oUr WeBSiTe. viSiT www.ACC.COM, Where yoU CAn BroWSe oUr …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/23/2021
Tarek Nakkach, regional legal counsel – UKIMESA at HPE, has become one of Dubai’s foremost AI thought leaders, innovating new workflows and volunteering his time to create universal privacy standards in the Middle East.
… his time to create universal privacy standards in the Middle East. Resource Details … The ACC Top 10 … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, global perspectives, proactive … and pro bono and community service work. Tarek Nakkach is considered one of the most influential general counsel in
Articles
Ashurst LLP
03/03/2014

This article focuses on key points in relation to the OFT process when applied to FTs and NHS trusts.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… of NHS hospitals are considered to be ‘enterprises’ for the purposes of merger control and are also reviewed … healthcare-specific merger control regime The focus below is on mergers between NHS hospitals (NHS Trusts and/or FTs). … details of the merger and a Notice of Acceptance on its website) • the timetable for Monitor’s merger review starts …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, member of Primerus
02/05/2017
5 pages

This article shows how timely and accurate disclosure is encouraged to be made accordingly in order to avoid any sorts of penalty with regarding a director or chief executive, who is also a director or chief executive of and is interested in the share of an associated corporation of that listed corporation in Hong Kong.

… This article shows how timely and accurate disclosure is encouraged to be made accordingly in order to avoid any … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Contact: Ludwig Ng Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Corporate & …
Articles
ONC Lawyers, member of Primerus
03/09/2017
3 pages

This article shows how although employers generally have broad powers to terminate the employment relationship with employees, they should now consider whether the employee can reasonably challenge the dismissal on the basis that it is in bad faith and intended to deprive them of a benefit.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… reasonably challenge the dismissal on the basis that it is in bad faith and intended to deprive them of a benefit. … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Hong Kong (SAR) Tel: 852.2810.1212 Fax: 852.2804.6311 Website: www.onc.hk *Member of Primerus 1 Employment, Privacy …
Articles
05/01/2014

This fact sheet provides general information concerning the meaning of "employment relationship" and the significance of that determination in applying provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Determining Whether an Employment Relationship Exists: Is a Worker an Employee or Independent Contractor? In order for the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime provisions to apply … additional information, visit our Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call our …
Articles
Mayer Brown LLP
03/08/2022
3 pages

Read about the implications of the crisis in Ukraine for contracts governed by English law, especially for clauses pertaining to force majeure, price escalation, material change, and sanctions. Learn key steps that companies can take to limit exposure.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Russia
… without penalty.  However, the wording of these clauses is critical to understanding how contractual performa … Miles Robinson +44 20 3130 3974 miles.robinson@mayerbrown.com Mark Stefanini +44 20 3130 3704 mstefanini@mayerbrown.com … can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website. “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
6 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in Switzerland.

Resource Details
Region: Switzerland
… 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
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
11/08/2023
3 pages

Sample agreement between a business and a celebrity or influencer hired to promote its products or services.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Contractor Agreement for Promotional Services Author Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … Donald Campbell Bulea, donald.bulea@ogletreedeakins.com mailto:donald.bulea@ogletreedeakins.com … Sample …
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