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Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
The following 12 tips can significantly decrease the risk associated with drafting boilerplate provisions in commercial contracts. In all cases, it is important to take inventory of what the company’s needs are and then develop a set of boilerplate provisions that will be easily accessible for counsel to add to, or replace, in a contract with little notice.
… provisions in commercial contracts. In all cases, it is important to take inventory of what the company’s needs … of boilerplate provisions that will be easily accessible for counsel to add to, or replace, in a contract with little … applicable to one party that may only be available online or separately documented within vendor guidelines. It …
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
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
02/05/2019

This checklist is for the health law industry members to evaluate HIPPA security compliance effectiveness.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author Foley & Lardner LLP February 5, 2019 This checklist is for the health law industry members to evaluate HIPPA … reporting process may be accessed through the OCR's HIPAA website, http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/. 164.406 Notice to …
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Delbert E. Winn -- vice president and general counsel, Authentix Network, Inc.
01/01/2000

After a long negotiation with an international distributor, you may get the final draft of an agreement, and read the provisions quickly, assuming they are just boilerplate. Don't make this mistake; as standard as some of the provisions may be, in an international context, boilerplate language has the potential to be dangerous to your client.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… laws of indi vidual states The increasing harmonization of com mercial laws in Europe and South America through regional … International Contracts for the Sale of Goods CISG3 which is in effect for the United States The CISG is to … see www.cisg.law.pace.edu Pace University School of Law website CISG Art.1 This is expressly contemplated by CISG Art …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
02/13/2023
4 pages

A sample template of an internal preservation notice memorandum relating to litigation or investigation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … Panich at (317) 916-2168 or danuta.panich@ogletreedeakins.com. © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … A …
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HHG Legal Group
10/14/2015

This article outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… outlines the steps that should be taken after an employee is caught steeling from the company. Resource Details … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus Employee Theft in
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ONC Lawyers, Member of Primerus
10/13/2016
4 pages

This article addresses Intellectual Property protection challenges faced by overseas companies in China.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… 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 July 2016 … by the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. This ruling is the latest in a series of setbacks for Apple in China, …
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ONC Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/30/2016
3 pages

This brief article addresses how to apply for trademark protection in multiple jurisdictions under the "Madrid System" - the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (the “Madrid Protocol”), and/or the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (“Madrid Agreement”). The article also addresses how to proceed in Hong Kong, which is not a party to the Madrid Agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, Hong Kong
… article also addresses how to proceed in Hong Kong, which is not a party to the Madrid Agreement. Resource Details … 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 Intellectual …
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ONC Lawyers - Member of Primerus
10/14/2016

This short article concerns the non-delegable duty owed by the employers to their employees in Hong Kong.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… 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 August 2016 … of the system of work and the safety of workplace. This is probably the reason why the common law imposes a non- …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Yamaner & Yamaner Law Office
02/16/2018

Investing and establishing a business in Turkey is an excellent opportunity to gain access to European and Asian markets. Throughout this form, you will learn the how to establish your business.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Turkey
… 16, 2018 Investing and establishing a business in Turkey is an excellent opportunity to gain access to European and … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … No:9 Floor:5 Taksim, 34437 Turkey Tel: +90 212 238 1065 Website: www.yamaner.av.tr *Member of Primerus Establishment …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/30/2004

An EEO policy that includes a policy descriptions regarding the definition of harassment, reporting, investigation, discipline, and state enforcement procedures.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com Lex Mundi Member for California Equal Employment … CA 94105-2482 Tel: 415.268.7000 Fax: 415.268.7522 Website: http://www.mofo.com Email: info@mofo.com THIS SAMPLE DOCUMENT IS THE WORK PRODUCT OF ATTORNEYS AT MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/22/2017

This is a template policy for the use of corporate credit cards.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policies, and Contracts Template Policy and Procedure for Corporate Credit Card (United States) May 22, 2017 This is a template policy for the use of corporate credit cards. … documentation) in a timely manner via the Amex – Concur Website to receive reimbursement. • Cash Advance/Withdrawal. …
Articles
Squire Sanders
01/01/2013
2 pages

Case C-402/11P Jager & Polacek GmbH v OHIM (18 October 2012) highlights the importance of having clear regard for the procedural rules governing procedures at OHIM, that OHIM is clearly an institution of the EU, and that its acts should be treated as such.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… procedural rules governing procedures at OHIM, that OHIM is clearly an institution of the EU, and that its acts should … unregistered rights in the same mark, through use of the website www.redtube.com. OHIM informed Jager on 10 April 2008 that the opposition …
Articles
Corey Garver, Legal Technology Advisor, Meritas
07/09/2024

Success with technology is never a guarantee. There are many elements needed to achieve it. Organizations that deliver legal services must take into consideration many key factors.

This article discusses steps organizations can take when adopting advanced legal technology.

… Articles The 10 Factors for Succeeding with Advanced Legal Technologies Author Corey … Advisor, Meritas July 9, 2024 Success with technology is never a guarantee. There are many elements needed to … in the evaluation and selection process to foster buy-in and address concerns. Clearly communicate the benefits …
… (Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, USA) set the standard for legal innovation for corporate legal departments … explaining how the regulation was implemented. It is estimated that a single Q&A saves at least 15 minutes of … to their clients. For more information, visit  www.acc.com/valuechallenge .   About ACC:  The Association of …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
27 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in Canada.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
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 … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
28 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the United Arab Emirates.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Arab Emirates
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
05/25/2022
9 pages

This Latham & Watkins article analyzes the proposed rules and advises SEC registrants on how to prepare for compliance with the proposed cyber rules in May of 2022.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Analysis: SEC's Proposed Cyber Rules for RIAs, RICs, and BDCs Author Latham & Watkins LLP May 25, … to prepare for compliance with the proposed cyber rules in May of 2022. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … and eCommerce Region: United States Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments …
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Amy Jacobson, Human Behaviour Specialist
02/20/2020
1 pages

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is an important aspect to being a successful in-house counsel. Being aware of yours and others emotions, especially within your team, will allow for better communication and teamwork.

This article appears in the Australian Corporate Lawyer Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House
… Articles The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers in the Workplace Author Amy Jacobson, Human … February 20, 2020 1 pages Emotional Intelligence (EI) is an important aspect to being a successful in-house … Connect SYDNEY Thursday 28 May REGISTER AT acla.acc.com … Emotional Intelligence (EI) is an important aspect to …
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Maddie Bayer, Principal, Rob Brager, Principal, David Friedland, Principal, Laura McAfee, Principal, Allyn Stern, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
03/24/2022
3 pages

In this resource, Beveridge & Diamond outlines ten strategic considerations in responding to a 114 request.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Strategic Considerations for Responding to a Clean Air Act 114 Request Author Maddie … Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC March 24, 2022 3 pages In this resource, Beveridge & Diamond outlines ten strategic … Environmental Region: United States Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments …
Articles
Janine Thompson
01/01/2017
2 pages

In-house counsel are not only legal advisors to their companies, they are also trusted business advisors. In this article, learn how to further your expertise in your companies affair to become an invaluable member of the team.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 26 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 It is inevitable that some, perhaps even a good deal of, an … in-house counsel has assumed the role of trusted advisor for the business as a whole and we see the dispute management … acc_journal_spring17.indd 26 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 27VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 is undertaken and …
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MinterEllison
07/01/2019
5 pages

Getting a seat at the table is important in a General Counsel's career. In-house counsel must learn to leverage their knowledge and expertise to advocate for the legal department and compliant practices. This article was published July 2019 by the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, in conjunction with MinterEllison.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
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… July 1, 2019 5 pages Getting a seat at the table is important in a General Counsel's career. In-house counsel must learn to leverage their knowledge and expertise to advocate for the legal department and compliant practices. This …
Articles
Jennifer F. Walsh, Kate M. Kros, John R. West, Foley & Lardner
08/16/2022
4 pages

Read this article from Foley & Lardner to find out how President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act affects the healthcare industry.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… care, climate change, and taxation policy reforms. It is a scaled-back version of the Build Back Better Act that … that the language requiring drug companies to pay Medicare for inflationary rebates in the private market was not … https://www.foley.com/en/services/practice-areas/corporate/health-care … Read …
Articles
Liz Lugones, COO/Senior Advisor, UpLevel Ops
11/20/2023
1 pages

In today's complex business landscape, collaboration between in-house legal departments and external counsel is crucial. Law firms are an extension of a legal team and provide substantive expertise unavailable on the team and support on high-volume, high-risk matters requiring additional expertise. Read this article for key strategies that can help corporate in-house legal departments develop robust partnerships with their external counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Building Strong Relationships Between Corporate In-House Legal Departments and Outside Counsel Author Liz … between in-house legal departments and external counsel is crucial. Law firms are an extension of a legal team and … matters requiring additional expertise. Read this article for key strategies that can help corporate in-house legal …
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Global Legal Group
10/17/2024
402 pages

This guide explores key legal issues, rules and developments regarding international arbitration across a range of jurisdictions.

Topics covered include arbitration agreements, governing legislation, choice of law rules, selection of arbitral tribunal, preliminary relief and interim measures.

Resource Details
Region: Global, Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Brunei, China, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/18/2023
Calling all corporate lawyers! Amidst the drumbeats of change, are you grappling with uncertainty and questioning the value of your work? Join Peter Connor in part one of our T-Shaped Lawyer series. #FutureLaw #LegalValue #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by StepanPopov / Shutterstock.com An open letter to all corporate lawyers,  You have a … that you are doing a good job. But here are five questions for your consideration: 1. Would you like these colleagues to … a clear idea what different work that you could do?  4. Is your professional development preparing you sufficiently …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/27/2015

This is the text of a letter sent by F. William McNabb III, Vanguard’s Chairman and CEO, to the independent leaders of the boards of directors of the Vanguard funds’ largest portfolio holdings.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Text of a Vanguard Letter February 27, 2015 This is the text of a letter sent by F. William McNabb III, … Exchange (SDX) Protocol, available at sdxprotocol.com, offers guidance for such programs. This protocol also … your proxy materials or post statements on your company’s website, we read them. We pledge to be clear and transparent …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/19/2023
4 pages

This sample non-discrimination policy includes (a) Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan; (b) Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement; and (c) Anti-Harassment Policy.

… Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan It is the policy of Template Corporation, Inc., to provide equal … opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment and to comply with all nondiscrimination and … Harassing conduct that occurs on a Company related website, social media, or through Company e-mail will be …
Articles
Primerus
06/06/2014

This article looks at Phantom Share Plans (a “PSP”) which allows an employee to share in the company’s future growth without the principals giving up ownership in the company.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com Retaining Key Employees: The Case for Phantom Shares … may see more opportunity elsewhere or think that ownership is crucial to being a part of the company’s long-term future. …
Articles
Michael Dey Ph.D., Frank Feller Ph.D., Weickmann & Weickmann PartmbB and John McDonald Ph.D., J.D., Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/10/2016

This Top Ten addresses Unitary Patent Protection in Europe and how it will be affected by Brexit.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… Articles Unitary Patent Protection in Europe on its way and then … Brexit Author Michael Dey … and governmental institutions have been striving for a uniform patent system throughout Europe for decades. … these patents, including infringement or nullity actions is within the competence of national institutions.   The …
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