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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 …
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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 …
Articles
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 …
Articles
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 …
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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.

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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, …
… (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 …
Articles
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 …
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. …
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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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Rodyk & Davidson LLP
06/03/2013

This article focuses on a selection of three issues which were addressed in the review, considering the rationales behind the relevant provisions and the effect of the proposed amendments.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.rodyk.com JUNE 2013 BUSINESS BULLETIN ::: AUTHORS ::: Proposed … (Amendment) Bill 2013 (Draft Bill). The Draft Bill is the culmination of a review process which began in 2007. … procedures. The Draft Bill is available on the MOF website. As the MOF has indicated that responses to the …
Program Materials
James Dau, Lee E. Goodman, Sara Hall, Colleen Struss
10/30/2014

The 990. Charity Navigator. Lobbying or Federal Election Committee (FEC) reports. These and a host of other public disclosure documents put your organization's credibility on the line. Discover the key role in-house counsel play in ensuring transparency and accountability while supporting the best possible public presentation for their organizations.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials Making the Grade: The InHouse Counsel's Role in Public Reporting Documents Author James Dau, Lee E. … while supporting the best possible public presentation for their organizations. Resource Details Source: Meetings … reporting • Higher level legal debates over what reporting is required (ie, "dark money" debate) MORE TO COME IRS …
Articles
Contoural, Inc.
03/16/2017

This article discusses how the Data Classification Standard (DCS) will specify security controls for identified activities that could potentially affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the documents or data.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and planning purposes. However, legal information is not the same as legal advice -- the application of law to … Primer for In-house Counsel InfoPAK” available on the ACC website and additional white papers and articles at www.contoural.com . Contoural is the largest independent provider of …
Peer Practice Examples
11/30/2009
4 pages

Hannah and Morton LLP found that using fewer associates enables the firm to add value to their clients in several ways, outlined in this Value Practice piece.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… that he plans to pursue. Each invoice for the matter is accompanied by a letter in which Ed sets out the progress … Morton adopted the following principles (included on its website) to deliver greater value to its clients: 1. Reward … Contact information: Edward S. Renwick erenwick@hanmor.com … Hannah and Morton LLP found that using fewer associates …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/16/2017

This is a sample of data map population strategies.

… Data Map Population Strategies March 16, 2017 This is a sample of data map population strategies. Resource … Primer for In-house Counsel InfoPAK” available on the ACC website and additional white papers and articles at www.contoural.com . Contoural is the largest independent provider of …
… Overcome Challenges, and Unlock Opportunities From in-house attorney to CEO, Veta T. Richardson has learned a variety of important lessons along the way. In her new book, “Take Six,” she shares insights that are applicable … our own paths forward.” Read the ForbesBooks press release for more information.    … From in-house attorney to CEO, …
Articles
Erika Schenk, Brian Kaveney, and Brad Bakker
04/01/2017

By implementing a thorough internal review process, in-house counsel can ensure that a company’s hiring policies recruit qualified and trustworthy employees.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… convicted of an offense after its “spent” period — which is a term used to refer to a designated rehabilitation period … legal compliance for the organization. erika.schenk@wwt.com Brian Kaveney is a partner leading the industrial … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Dominic Wai, Esq., ONC Lawyers - Member of Primerus
10/14/2016

It has become a recent trend for law enforcement agencies to apply to the courts for an order to compel a communication device or software manufacturer to create solutions for the decryption of encrypted communications. This article considers the legal position for law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong availing of the courts in order to acquire decrypted communications.

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 September 2016 … In Hong Kong (“HK”), the interception of communications is governed by the Interception of Communications and …
Articles
Burges Salmon LLP
03/20/2015

This article addresses key issues for in-house legal regarding compliance with SRA requirements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… that apply to solicitors. The SRA’s approach to regulation is stated as one that “encourages identification, management … Solicitors’ Regulatory Compliance www.burges-salmon.com Burges Salmon LLP is a limited liability partnership … set out in the ‘Who we are’ section of the Burges Salmon website at www.burges-salmon.com. This booklet gives general …
Program Materials
James F. Brashear, Juli E. Greenberg, Nia M. Jenkins, Christopher Koa
10/30/2014

As organizations increasingly consider moving data to the cloud, they seek to protect the security, privacy and privilege of this data while managing related risks. This session will include interactive exercises and a simulated negotiation to examine the requirements of corporate, governmental and international data owners for the management and protection of data hosted in the cloud. The panel will offer strategies for negotiating cloud contracts from both provider and customer perspectives.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… of corporate, governmental and international data owners for the management and protection of data hosted in the … 3. Data Protection / PII / Confidentiality 4. Where is the cloud located? 5. Disaster Recovery 6. SLAs 7. … in VENDOR’s then- current privacy policy* displayed on the website from time to time. *This privacy policy states that …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/10/2016

This is a sample standard non-disclosure agreement between a discloser and its affiliates, and the recipient.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Non-Disclosure Agreement - Standard April 10, 2016 This is a sample standard non-disclosure agreement between a … the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and … or any affiliate, and includes, without limitation, website design, functionality, and data, and contracts, data, …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/30/2015
7 pages

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

… 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 …
Articles
James A. Nortz
06/01/2014

The author shares his thoughts on why companies should live up to their mission statements.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … of culture they wanted to have. If you go to Southwest’s website, you’ll find their mission statement: The Mission of Southwest Airlines The mission of Southwest Airlines is dedication to the high- est quality of Customer Service …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/22/2015

This policy describes how the use of Devices for work purposes is subject to the Company’s approval and its rules and conditions concerning the use and maintenance of such devices.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… May 22, 2015 This policy describes how the use of Devices for work purposes is subject to the Company’s approval and its rules and … may be disclosed to the Company and/or third parties in connection with legal processes such as a response to a …
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