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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample form of guarantee agreement among a borrower, a lender and an administrative agent.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Lender and Administrative Agent December 28, 2015 This is a sample form of guarantee agreement among a borrower, a … entities that are signatories hereto (the “Guarantors”), in favor of [FINANCIAL INSTITUTION], as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) for the lenders (the “Lenders”) parties to the [LOAN …
Articles
Mandy Tsang, Special Counsel, and Sarah Yu, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
12/10/2020
16 pages

This resource provides an overview on the recently passed legislation by the Financial Services Royal Commission. The specific legislation is the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Bill 2020. In particular, this summary examines the differences between this Bill and previous legislation and how it affects insurers.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Services Royal Commission. The specific legislation is the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission … has changed and what does it mean for you? https://www.kwm.com/en https://www.kwm.com/en/au/knowledge/insights … the Bill and will subsequently be made available on ASIC’s website. Proof On 27 November 2020, ASIC also released a …
Jennifer Billingsley, Russ Dempsey, Ellen Pekilis and Stephanie Sciullo
10/28/2014

Simple tools to align with the business and manage workflows across multiple internal and external resources.

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01/31/2018

ACC Repsonse to White Paper of the Committee of Experts on a Data Protection Framework for India

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Region: India
… of the Committee of Experts on a Data Protection Framework for India January 31, 2018 ACC Repsonse to White Paper of the … for India The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on the White … opt-in, opt-out, deemed consent, privacy settings on a website. The key requirement to a valid consent should be …
Articles
Vickie A. Gesellschap and Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.
03/01/2014
12 pages

When drafting contracts, using indemnity provisions and insurance clauses should be more than just a “copy and paste” operation. Such clauses should be tailored to the specific needs of the contracting parties. This article provides tips on drafting effective indemnification provisions and insurance clauses in contracts involving the sale or purchase of goods and services.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … 30-SECOND SUMMARY There is much flexibility in drafting terms of indemnity provisions … she negotiates and drafts contracts. vgesellschap@idexcorp.com Ronald L. Hicks, Jr., is a partner and the vice-chair of … 800.616.1202. ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Patrick Zeller, Scott A. Carlson, and Patrick J. Burke
10/01/2015

US-recognized attorney-client privilege<br />may not be respected in all jurisdictions, especially during the chaos of a dawn raid. Protect your privileged documents with this checklist.

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Source: ACC Docket
… countries with common law traditions, privilege is nevertheless recognized as an absolute right. ■■ Plan … when regulators make public that they are investigating com- petition in a your industry or market). If in-house … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
David Paskach, Eli Nelson, and Chris Paskach
05/01/2016

New technological advances, especially Advanced Text Analytics, are changing the productivity paradigm for lawyers who have to read enormous volumes of electronic documents to identify potential evidence.

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Source: ACC Docket
… ways. Today, the universe of recorded information globally is mostly digital. It’s enormous, expanding, and evolving. In … Law Department Committee. dpaskach@americanfoodsgroup.com Eli Nelson, director at The Claro Group, is an industry … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Catherine LaChapelle, Joseph Deng, and Jonathan Isaacs
04/01/2016

To succeed, multinational employers entering into and doing business in China must sharpen their employment-related business strategies to leverage opportunities and mitigate risk. We examine six common labor and employment traps and how to avoid them.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… nation’s economy with its 13th five-year plan. The goal is to achieve a more balanced economy, transitioning from … and compliance matters. catherine.lachapelle@kochps.com Joseph Deng is a partner in Baker & McKenzie’s Palo Alto … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Brian Flack and Matthew Stennes
07/01/2013

Today’s heightened regulatory environment coincides with an exponential growth in data, creating new challenges for corporations operating in the international marketplace. Multinational corporations must employ innovative strategies that capitalize on expanding data. Learn how to leverage fact development organizations so that information gathered is lasting and useful.

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Source: ACC Docket
… development organizations so that information gathered is lasting and useful. Resource Details Source: ACC Docket … Data Disposal Is Good Business (May 2013). www.acc.com/docket/ data-disposal_may13 Leading Practices Profile … ACC hAS mORE mATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Harish Suryavanshi
07/01/2015

The role of in-house counsel in India is evolving rapidly, and the influence of legal over other departments is also growing. Indian corporate counsel must prepare themselves for compliance in multiple jurisdictions and be aware of the legal and ethical environs of the countries in which they are doing business.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… July 1, 2015 The role of in-house counsel in India is evolving rapidly, and the influence of legal over other … they look for stability and career progression within the com- pany every two to three years, and this brings the … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Stephanie Bortnyk and Carl Peterson
03/01/2017

Creating and implementing a compliance program can seem like a looming prospect for any small legal department. However, don’t get intimidated by the process. By following the “10 Hallmarks for a Successful Compliance Program,” in-house counsel can implement a system that effectively safeguards against compliance risk, without breaking the budget in the process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… ShEEt ■■ commit to protect. ensure that that the c-suite is outwardly supportive of creating and honoring new … companies in particular, the cost to create a full-scale com- pliance program in exchange for a potential reduction in … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.CoM, WhERE yOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/04/2017

This is a sample master services agreement between a company and supplier.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Company and Supplier February 4, 2017 This is a sample master services agreement between a company and … by Company ( "Project") to provide the services set forth in this Agreement and in such Projects ("Services"), and … in consideration of the promises set forth below, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt of which is
… (Best Diversity Initiative): ACC Greater Philadelphia For more information about ACC's award winners, visit www.acc.com/awards . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common …
… body which prepares and qualifies citizens of the Emirate for professions in the judiciary, and the Association of … between ACC and the DJI states that the collaboration is an opportunity to provide additional training and … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . … DUBAI AND …
… and other legal risk considerations are top priorities for the company. In its comments, ACC applauds the FRC's … counsel's (GC) seat at the executive leadership table is similarly critical. The reporting structure of the GC or … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . # # # … …
… of the Committee of Experts on Data Protection Framework for India. WASHINGTON (February 7, 2018) — The Association of … Court of India decided last year that the right to privacy is an intrinsic part of the fundamental right to life and … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . # # # … …
… Marquis 1535 Broadway New York, NY 10036 USA Contact: For press inquiries and registration for the Mid-Year … contact Jane Myers, communications manager, at myers@acc.com or +1 202.677.4767. # # # About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common …
Press Release
10/13/2020
… About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common … and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
… ACC is seeking potential leaders of the in-house bar to be considered for its board of directors! Deadline Extended! Submit …
ACC News
10/12/2020
… About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common … and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/06/2024
Knight Material Technologies’ General Counsel Kevin Burwell shares a lesson he learned while working – or really not working – with his company’s sales and marketing team. #ACCDocket #riskreduction #inhouse
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… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.com Recently our sales and marketing team — in an effort to … artificial intelligence (AI) to a chatbot on the company website. The goal was to provide responsive answers in a more … makes a similar mistake: Leaving legal out of decisions is how we end up with the “big” problems.   Even though my …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2022
Reprint of China Business Law Journal article by Mike Madden to link to A Look Back, A Path Forward My Take piece.... TEASER: INVESTOR FOCUS on environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) issues is intensifying, says ACC Chair Mike Madden in this piece in the China Business Law Journal. #ACCDocket #ESG #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #ACCAustralia
… environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) issues is intensifying, says ACC Chair Mike Madden in this piece in … with permission by the China Business Law Journal For general counsel, embracing responsible governance may not … or members. Use your public disclosure documents and your website as places to craft a consistent and continuing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/07/2021
Explaining the how and why of an environmental program is tough. Here are some suggestions from an in-house lawyer who’s done just that.
… Explaining the how and why of an environmental program is tough. Here are some suggestions from an in-house lawyer … while navigating other ESG priorities. Below are tips for successfully navigating the challenge. Hurdles to getting … Technical complexity Where the first step on the EPA’s website for corporate climate programs is “Review GHG …
Articles
07/15/2015

This memorandum deals with the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard in the Identification of Employees Who Are Misclassified as Independent Contractors.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard in the Identification of Employees Who Are Misclassified as … Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is found in an increasing number of workplaces in the United … Misclassification also results in lower tax revenues for government and an uneven playing field for employers who …
Articles
07/15/2015
15 pages

This article describes the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard in the identification of employees who are misclassified as Independent Contractors.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard in the identification of employees who are misclassified as … Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is found in an increasing number of workplaces in the United … Misclassification also results in lower tax revenues for government and an uneven playing field for employers who …
Peer Practice Examples
05/01/2004
18 pages

LEADING PRACTICES IN COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR IN-HOUSE LAWYERS: What Companies are Doing

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Examples Compensation Programs and Retention Strategies for In-house Lawyers April 30, 2004 18 pages LEADING … Counsel To view all Leading Practice Profiles: www.acca.com/vl/practiceprofiles.php 1 LEADING PRACTICES INin achieving equitable compensation for in-house lawyers is helping the organization’s human resources or compensation …
Program Materials
Devin Doolan
Dani Gleason
William Davis Harn
10/29/2013

This program will provide a general overview of employment law for in-house counsel, including areas in-house counsel need to be aware of, such as benefits, accommodation, employee investigations/labor relations, severance and discharge, employee handbooks and other topics.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… program will provide a general overview of employment law for in-house counsel, including areas in-house counsel need … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 506: Employment …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2020
ACC collaborated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to cover these strategies in the hour-long webcast “A New Understanding of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion.” This article includes some of the webcast’s key takeaways that in-house counsel can use in their organizations to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs.
… Date: 06/29/2020 ACC collaborated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to cover these strategies in the hour-long webcast “A New Understanding of Workplace … these conversations,” Page observes.   Empathize  Empathy is essential to preventing racial biases and treating each …
Articles
Lucian T. Pera
09/20/2010

The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making decisions about conflicts and waivers. Included is an overview of the rules relating to the three principal kinds of conflict of interest that result in conflicts waiver requests, as well as a discussion of the issues corporate counsel should consider when reviewing a request for a conflicts waiver.

… T. Pera September 20, 2010 The purpose of this InfoPAK is to assist corporate counsel in understanding and making … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com The purpose of this InfoPAKSM is to assist corporate … Freivogel of Chicago maintains the extraordinary free website, www.FreivogelOnConflicts.com, which is the most …
… and others in the legal profession.  The Stars of the Bar is a cornerstone event for the legal community. Centered around “Strong Communities, … market leadership. For more information, visit  www.acc.com  and follow ACC on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Facebook . …
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