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Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/12/2022
Compliance roles are demanding but you can learn to manage and reduce your stress. #ACCDocket #compliance
… Docket Article Business Ethics: A Prescription for Avoiding Burnout Jim Nortz Publication Date: 04/12/2022 … anyone who has ever taken on a compliance role knows, it is not a job for the thin-skinned or faint of heart. The job … corporate politics, and hostility from colleagues in other corporate functions who question the need for a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/13/2022
Asking for raises and promotions can be awkward. Elizabeth Colombo has some tips for making the conversation easier and increasing your chances of getting what you want – and what to do next. #careerdevelopment #promotions
… Docket Article Tips and Tricks for Negotiating (and Handling) Promotions Elizabeth A. … to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, ‘It’s in the script.’ If he says, ‘But what’s my motivation?’ I … That may seem overly harsh, but the reality of life is that salary is often a big motivator for our work. Yet …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2024
Geopolitical instability has emerged as a defining challenge for businesses operating on the global stage. From trade tensions to regulatory shifts to regional conflicts and political polarization, companies face a complex web of risks that can impact their operations, reputation, and bottom line. In-house counsel can be key organizational leaders to manage this risk.
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Interest Area: Government
Source: ACC Docket
… instability has emerged as a defining challenge for businesses operating on the global stage. From trade … Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com In an increasingly … of respondents indicated that managing geopolitical risk is not applicable to their organization. This suggests a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
The more leaders help employees feel properly and adequately informed, the better employees are able to deal with impending changes.
… with the changes, leaders can go further and get recipient buy-in and participation by going the extra step and … in the process. Further, the goal of our communication is to have the change make rational sense to them, as they will be ready for change only when it makes sense. There is no shortage of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
My boss Wendy walked into my office one day and handed me a cash-filled envelope. It wasn’t a life-changing amount of cash, but the reason she gave it to me — and a similar envelope to every department member — was particularly notable.
… Docket Article Put Your Money Where Your Mouth is Whitnie Wiley Publication Date: 03/01/2017 My boss Wendy … the people who would rather not be exposed when you work for such a small organization. For the first 12 of the last … liked, what we disliked, and what changes we wanted to see in the future. We were willing to share our thoughts and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
In this article, we will explore the unintended consequences that can arise when boilerplate clauses are used in employment agreements. When drafting employment agreements, attorneys need to ensure that boilerplate provisions “play well” with other provisions in the agreement.
… Article Ditch the Boilerplate: Avoid Drafting Mistakes in Employment Agreements Lisa Haas Walter Stella Carolyn … and merger clauses. The effect of an integration provision is to preclude either party from introducing evidence of … employment agreement survive termination of the agreement. For example, confidentiality provisions are commonly included …
Articles
10/06/2015

In this article concerning corporate governance, questions are answered such as: What should executive directors know? What should outside directors know? What systems should they set up for better enterprise risk management? How can chairs create a balance against imperial CEOs? Can lead or senior directors create sufficient balance? Should most outside directors understand the business? How much time should they spend on the function? How independent must they be? What about diversity? Should their pay be lower? What are the stewardship responsibilities of shareholders?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… outside directors know? What systems should they set up for better enterprise risk management? How can chairs create … good faith (in latin, “uberrimae fidei”) and if so, what is its meaning? Provide any definition whether under statute … bernhard.stehle@baerkarrer.ch Website: www.baerkarrer.ch … In this article concerning …
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Herbert Smith Freehills
02/18/2014

This briefing is the first in a series that will look at legal aspects of the Solvency II regime and their implications for firms. It considers the legal framework of Solvency II, how near each element of the framework is to completion and what needs to happen next, how Omnibus II has changed the previously published regime, the transitional relief that firms can expect to get from 1 January 2016, and how Solvency II will be applied to insurers and reinsurers in the UK.

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Interest Area: Insurance, Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… Herbert Smith Freehills February 18, 2014 This briefing is the first in a series that will look at legal aspects of … fees and information requirements) will be placed on its website. It is not yet clear how it will signpost this … T +44 20 7466 2067 M +44 778 525 5016 Geoffrey.Maddock@hsf.com Barnaby Hinnigan (partner) T +44 20 7466 2816 M +44 780 …
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Ashurst LLP
03/03/2014

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

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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 …
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10/06/2015

In this article regarding insurance, answers to questions addressing the parties’ Information Duties under Swiss statutory law rather than the duty of utmost good faith in the narrow sense (which has not been implemented in Swiss law).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Faith 1. In your jurisdiction, do insurance laws provide for the principle of utmost good faith (in latin, “uberrimae fidei”) and if so, what is its meaning? Provide any definition whether under statute … bernhard.stehle@baerkarrer.ch Website: www.baerkarrer.ch … In this article regarding …
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Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Italy
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co., Lex Mundi member firm for India
01/10/2013

This is a comprehensive sample executive employment agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co., Lex Mundi member firm for India January 10, 2013 This is a comprehensive sample executive employment agreement. … The Company is a private limited company and is engaged in the business of [insert brief description of business …
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Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in the United Arab Emirates.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
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 … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample code of conduct policy for the electronics industry.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Electronics Industry Code of Conduct May 25, 2017 This is a sample code of conduct policy for the electronics industry. Resource Details Interest Area: … Code. You may obtain additional information from [COMPANY WEBSITE]. … This is a sample code of conduct policy for the …
… today key initiatives of its Strategic Plan 2.0, a roadmap for the organization's success over the next five years. … companies how the law department delivers value, and ACC is in a position to provide the support and resources they … the ACC FY2018-2022 Strategic Plan is available at www.acc.com/mission . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel …
… Officer at CHETWODE, explained: "The aim of the awards is simple — to find and recognise the best in-house lawyers … communication skills, commercial awareness, flair for both leadership and innovation. In essence, it is the … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow the ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse. About ILO …
… excelling in their chosen fields. "The aim of the awards is simple – to find and recognise the best in-house lawyers … Leite, Tosto e Barros; Lex Mundi and Stocche Forbes. For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.latinamericancounselawards.com About the ACC : The ACC is a global legal association …
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Dennis P. Duffy, Patrick T. Lewis and Keesha N. Warmsby of Baker Hostetler
07/07/2017

This Quick Overview is intended to provide a thumbnail sketch of some of the laws and regulations impacting incentive compensation for retail bankers, mortgage loan originators, insurance agents, and brokers and dealers. It will also provide some practical tips regarding the design of incentive compensation plans in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Baker Hostetler July 7, 2017 This Quick Overview is intended to provide a thumbnail sketch of some of the laws and regulations impacting incentive compensation for retail bankers, mortgage loan originators, insurance … details on the fiduciary rule can be found on the DOL's  website .   Conclusion   One common thread that emerges from …

R2D2, You Know Better Than to Trust a Strange Robot: GPT is Starting to Sound like C-3PO

R2D2, You Know Better Than to Trust a Strange Robot: GPT is Starting to Sound like C-3PO Mark Vitek (not verified)
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Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) is an artificial intelligence tool that can answer questions, write songs, stories, and essays. GPT is changing the way we interact with technology – and the way technology interacts with us. It does not just create content; it creates ethical quandaries, too. But with its challenges come opportunities. Join this interactive panel as it discusses the privacy, ethical, and legal issues facing the largest neural network to date.

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… R2D2, You Know Better Than to Trust a Strange Robot: GPT is Starting to Sound like C-3PO Available On-Demand - … & Registration … Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) is an artificial intelligence tool that can answer questions, write songs, stories, and essays. GPT is changing the way we interact with technology – and the way …

The Investigation is Over. Now What?

The Investigation is Over. Now What? Mark Vitek (not verified)
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Investigating a misconduct complaint can be a long and challenging process. When that process nears completion, closing out the complaint properly can be as important as the investigation itself. During this session, a panel of experts will discuss best practices for closing an internal investigation in line with the US Department of Justice expectations, including documenting the investigation findings, developing a remediation framework, and, if necessary, changing the policies and procedures that failed to prevent the misconduct.

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… Events The Investigation is Over. Now What? Available On-Demand - Publication Date: … session, a panel of experts will discuss best practices for closing an internal investigation in line with the US Department of Justice expectations, …
Articles
Elizabeth Rancourt-Smith, Director, Legal Operations, Tilson
10/18/2023
1 pages

Legal Operations professionals know that a significant key to their success is rooted in stakeholder buy-in. Conference after conference, seminar after seminar, we speak *around* what it means to be in-house legal connected to the broader enterprise. We avoid topical change management and stakeholder engagement but never truly get to the underlying subject that takes this from influencer jargon theory to actionable tactics. We cannot all rely solely on our dynamic personalities and winning smiles to woo our coworkers: How do we turn the abstract of interpersonal influence into a real, functional relationship that benefits all involved? Read this article to find out.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Operations in Building Strong, Actionable Relationships for Change Management Author Elizabeth Rancourt-Smith, … professionals know that a significant key to their success is rooted in stakeholder buy-in. Conference after conference, seminar after seminar, …
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12/31/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Intellectual Property forum*, addresses whether an employee can co-Own IP created for their employer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… addresses whether an employee can co-Own IP created for their employer. Resource Details Interest Area: … standard employee assignment of invention agreement which is, to my knowledge, fairly standard across industries, … complete answer, I have seen a few universities who had a buy-back option built in to their IP agreements. Basically, …
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01/09/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Corporate & Securities Forum, addresses whether a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) should allow a vendor to retain a copy of confidential documents tied to party agreements for record-keeping purposes.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… NDA Allowing Vendors to Maintain Confidential Documents for Record-Keeping Purposes January 9, 2017 This Wisdom of … quoted below prior to publishing their Forum cmments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.)   Question: I have … a pretty good feel for market terms. At this point, it is becoming standard for most recipients of confidential …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/06/2020
As a lawyer for a university, I deal with various people — academics, administrative staff, senior management, and corporates — some who are familiar with legal concepts and others who hear “indemnity” and think it’s a disease. As such, I’ve found that there are three key things that have helped me to improve my communication, provided assistance, and demonstrated my value to the organization.
… Theo Kapodistrias Publication Date: 05/06/2020 As a lawyer for a university, I deal with various people — academics, … communicating. A significant portion of our careers is based on understanding information presented to us and … it may not be as evident. Lawyers are often perceived in a negative light: pretentious, arrogant, and sealed in a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2022
Conflicts over vaccine mandates are an example of how in-house counsel can be instrumental in resolving confusion over competing laws and discord among the workforce. #ACCDocket #COVID #vaccines #employmentlaw #laborlaw #healthlaw #privacy #HR #humanresources
… eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … Lightspring / Shutterstock.com Great organizations lead with their values. And those … short-term shareholder value to create an abiding culture for long-term success (and, not coincidentally, long-lived … and regulations conflict with an organization’s values, it is skilled, practical in-house counsel who can help lead an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
Honest performance reviews are the only way your employees can make reasoned decisions about their future lives and careers.
… advance the organization’s goal; (3) Assisting the team in meeting those goals; and (4) Recognizing, rewarding, or … the team based on its performance. The most important task is building your diverse and inclusive team, which will be covered in depth in future columns. For now, assume you have that team in place. The next most …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
I am the senior vice president, deputy general counsel, and secretary for OneMain Holdings — the largest branch-based consumer lender in the country with a history going back more than 100 years.
… vice president, deputy general counsel, and secretary for OneMain Holdings — the largest branch-based consumer lender in the country with a history going back more than 100 years. … that permeates the company has never disappointed me. What is the single greatest challenge that your law department is

Can We Close the Book on COVID-19? Dealing with COVID-19 Litigation

Can We Close the Book on COVID-19? Dealing with COVID-19 Litigation a.ouko@acc.com
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Where are we when it comes to COVID-19 litigation? The shadow docket ction taken by the US Supreme Court is only the beginning of the story. Federal courts and conflicting circuit opinions are changing the landscape almost on a weekly basis, leading to an inevitable merits decision from the Supreme Court Justices. In this session, a panel of experts will discuss the changing landscape and compliance, including the status of mandates nationally.


This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

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… The shadow docket ction taken by the US Supreme Court is only the beginning of the story. Federal courts and … merits decision from the Supreme Court Justices. In this session, a panel of experts will discuss the changing … nationally. This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. … Can We Close the Book on COVID-19? …

Ethics Lessons from Better Call Saul

Ethics Lessons from Better Call Saul Mark Vitek (not verified)
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The highly entertaining and critically acclaimed show Better Call Saul offers a treasure trove of lessons on ethical and professional conduct. Join this session for an exploration of some of the ethical issues Saul Goodman encounters and what the Rules of Professional Conduct tell us about corporate counsels' duties in similar situations. Whether you have seen the whole show or none at all, this session will offer valuable guidance for your in-house practice.

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… on ethical and professional conduct. Join this session for an exploration of some of the ethical issues Saul Goodman … Conduct tell us about corporate counsels' duties in similar situations. Whether you have seen the whole show … or none at all, this session will offer valuable guidance for your in-house practice. … Ethics Lessons from Better Call …
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10/20/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses legal department staff and structure. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Nonprofit Organizations ACC Network.*

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their forum comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd Resource.     Question I am … of the Crowd Response #1 : We are a national lab not-for-profit ($1B revenues, 4000 employees). We have seven … fulltime attorneys, six staff. 1 Response #2 : I work for a trade association with approximately 80 employees. Our …
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