The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?
This InfoPAK takes a unique, practitioner-focused approach to exploring the ACC Value Challenge initiative (“AVC”) of reconnecting cost and value within the context of small law departments. Using case-studies proffered by in-house counsel from various small law departments, this InfoPAK examines the ways in which these small law department practitioners have implemented the concepts and principles espoused in the AVC into every day practice. Starting with the general principles of the AVC, it then provides details on each in-house counsel’s unique experiences in implementing the value-based concepts, followed by a summary of the practices utilized and the key takeaways for readers. Finally, the InfoPAK provides additional practical guidance, including an extensive list of additional resources on the topic from both the ACC Value Challenge library, general resource collections, various topic-specific checklists, and other highly relevant articles at the end of the document.
Overview of the data and metrics to track and how this relates to Contract Lifecycle Management.
This article discusses business formation, employment, taxation, and other issues to consider when doing business in Nigeria.
This article discusses real estate and anti-money laundering legislation in Mexico.
This article discusses an underwritten topic: the transition from in-house to law firm. For those considering the move, there’s a lot to keep in mind, including how to choose the right firm and how to develop a business plan that highlights your abilities. There are no hard and fast rules — every experience is different. Learn from several of your peers.
Bruce Kuhlik, executive vice president and general counsel of Merck, explains what it takes to get a corporate pro bono program off the ground and to maintain people's commitment to it.
Considers the duties owned by individuals and organizations in the course of supplying goods and services to members of the public under the UK's Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).
This document outlines the principal elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"
Cloud-based solutions have revolutionised the way that business critical content is managed. While it excels at connecting people and devices to each other, the risks associated with this technology continue to surface. Increased data availability and improved performance remain the undeniable immediate opportunities but data security and privacy rules continue to be a constant concern for any user. This session will engage the audience in a lively thought exchange on this powerful technology capability.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to practical issues concerning oil and gas and power including, the domestic oil and gas and electricity sectors, rights to oil and gas, electricity generation and renewable energy, oil and gas health and safety and the environment, and electricity transmission, distribution and supply in Iraq.
This White Paper is the full version of the March 2013 Asian Briefings article, "Privacy Statutes in Asia-Pacific Jurisdictions." In addition to serving as a primer on privacy statutes in Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, this White Paper also examines the conflict between the US ediscovery laws and the privacy laws and regulations in the Asian-Pacific region, and attempts by the US Court to reconcile such conflicts. It also recommends best practices for navigating the minefield that exists as a result of such conflicts.
As in-house counsel, you're corresponding with a variety of people, not just other lawyers. It's important that in-house counsel can write and communicate using non-lawyer language. Plain language isn’t about making language
boring; it's about ‘succinct writing that has a defined audience and purpose. With it the reader can easily find, understand and use the information they need’.
An agreement providing for the delivery of services. Includes provisions regarding definitions, quality and reliability, installation and training, servicing and supplies response times, additional services, limit of our liability, the installation address, and payments and charging arrangements.
This article highlights the issue of public distrust of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with nearly half of Australia’s population believing AI will harm them. The resource summarizes then summarizes the key points made in a landmark review released by the United Kingdom's (UK’s) Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation regarding bias in AI.
ACC Comment letter voicing its perspectives regarding the differences in requirements promulgated by regulatory agencies such as the SEC in the United States and lawmakers in other countries.
This article discusses passing off as a cause of action to claim against a trader who takes advantage of the existing reputation of another’s business (the claimant) by misrepresenting his goods and services as related to that of the claimant’s business.
This article represents a hypothetical situation in a company that may not take compliance very seriously.
The most effective way to avoid costly violations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is to implement an effective anti-corruption compliance program.
Australia has been criticized in the past for its lack of direction in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the Australian government has been working to reinvent its approach to coordinate government policy and national capability to make Australia a leading digital economy within the next decade. This article provides an overview of the steps the government is taking to achieve that objective.
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in biotechnology products and services is becoming a driver of the personalized medicine and health care sectors. While this integration can require special consideration during development of a patent portfolio, stakeholders across engineering, legal, and executive teams in both established companies and start-ups can leverage it to create valuable intellectual property (IP) assets in the marketplace.
Two recent federal court cases have strengthened manufacturers’ commercial free speech rights.
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