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Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2023
Pay attention to media and other messages that are actually propaganda or you’ll be spitting out false information. #ACCDocket
… Docket … Banner artwork by Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Most people believe they are directly affected by the … hormones, and much more. It's as if we assume our body is just a physical machine, and so the food we put into our … whole system and failed badly. See You Aren’t What You Eat for an overview. Is it possible we have similarly …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2023
Do I plunge, or do I ponder? How to be more effective in nurturing your project. #ACCDocket #Career
… Docket … Banner artwork by everything bagel / Shutterstock.com This week, I will teach you how to disagree with yourself. That is, if you want to improve the quality of your thinking and … wise avoid." (This could also serve as the rallying cry for every technical writer preparing warning labels for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2020
When contending with the worst economic and public health crisis in a century, the oft-used phrase “just do the right thing” is of no more use to a CEO than the phrase “just go in the right direction” would have been to me on that sweltering August day in the forest 39 years ago.
… with the worst economic and public health crisis in a century, the oft-used phrase “just do the right thing” is of no more use to a CEO than the phrase “just go in the … trees with dense, draping canopies. After slogging my way for over a kilometer to my first objective, I searched and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
Diversity is intrinsically desirable from a social justice perspective. But it also makes good business sense.
… Bjarne P. Tellmann Publication Date: 11/01/2017 Diversity is intrinsically desirable from a social justice perspective. … recently launched an innovative mentoring program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities, some of whom were interested in pursuing a legal career. The success of this initiative, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
When we tighten controls to the point that employees are compelled to obtain multiple levels of approval to get anything of consequence done, several things happen — and they’re all bad.
… and what a blessing it was to be able to let him run free. In response, my friend explained that the primary reason that dogs on leashes misbehave is because they are on leashes. I am the proud owner of a … alike. And he loves to run. Frequently, I take him with me for my daily run on the Erie Canal towpath near my hometown …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
For over 25 years, the in-house community has modeled corporate compliance programs on Federal Sentencing Guildines (FSG) — which outline seven elements for effective ethics and compliance. There have been, and will continue to be, many advantages to operating under these guidelines.
… Universes Jim Nortz Publication Date: 10/01/2016 For over 25 years, the in-house community has modeled corporate compliance programs … rely on the COSO frameworks to manage fraud risks, it is imperative to understand the COSO frameworks and work with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/17/2021
Are Media GC Adrian Goss reflects on the changes to print media during the pandemic and how in-house counsel can align themselves with the business.
… on the changes to print media during the pandemic and how in-house counsel can align themselves with the business. … of Australia’s most iconic print titles. Present day, Goss is helping to steer the company in new directions after COVID … he shares. Gradual and rapid changes Goss has been working for Are Media for nearly 15 years. He has seen major changes …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/09/2018
As the boundaries of the statute are refined and redefined in their legal interpretations, preventing sexual harassment continues to be the crux of Indian legal departments in order to maintain the social equilibrium that is necessary to be considered an equal opportunity employer. In-house counsel must stay informed to see how these changes could impact company policies.
… Docket Article Sexual Harassment Law in India: Redefining Workplace Dynamics Mahalakshmi … in order to maintain the social equilibrium that is necessary to be considered an equal opportunity employer. … ACC Docket … Sexual harassment has long been a concern for legal departments all over the world, including those in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Alexander B. White: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, Senior Vice President, and Associate General Counsel at Bank of America. Alexander B. White helps his team handle an active docket of regulatory requests while also proactively protecting the bank’s reputation from internal and external risk. #ACCDocket #Top30s #risk #compliance #inhouse
… Details … The  ACC Top 10 30-Somethings  awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … and pro bono and volunteer work. Alexander B. White is like the point guard for regulatory matters for Bank of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/03/2020
On Dec. 2, 2020, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) launched its first representative office in the United States in New York City. The new SIAC office will benefit US-based arbitration parties, who rank among the top five users of SIAC.
… Centre Launches its First Representative Office in the United States Kirsten Teo Veronica Pastor Jonathan … enforceable in more than 160 jurisdictions worldwide. SIAC is becoming increasingly popular among users. According to a  … proceedings efficient, cost-effective, and flexible for parties from civil and common law traditions. Under …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/06/2019
Latvia, the best kept secret for tourists in northeastern Europe, boasts 330 miles of coastline along the Baltic Sea, and borders Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus. Latvia’s advantageous geographic location has made it attractive historically to conquerors: the Germans, Swedes, Danes, Poles, and Russians ruled over Latvia at some point in history, leaving an imprint on the country’s personality, culture, architecture, and economy.
… Publication Date: 06/06/2019 Latvia, the best kept secret for tourists in northeastern Europe, boasts 330 miles of coastline along … percent Russian (2017 estimates) 70 percent of population is urban, with one third of all residents living in Riga, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
Have you considered the kind of diversity you need? In addition to ethnic, racial, and gender, other aspects including cognition and personality may be important.
… Have you considered the kind of diversity you need? In addition to ethnic, racial, and gender, other aspects … Area: Diversity and Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … It is important that you prioritize diversity on your team. … McKinsey study found that companies in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity were 35 percent more likely …

ACC INConversation: Insights from In-house Leaders with Naveen Raju, General Counsel & Executive Vice President at Mahindra and Mahindra (On-Demand)

ACC INConversation: Insights from In-house Leaders with Naveen Raju, General Counsel & Executive Vice President at Mahindra and Mahindra (On-Demand) Mark Vitek (not verified)
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Join us for a riveting fire side chat with Naveen Raju, General Counsel & Executive Vice President - Group Legal Services at Mahindra & Mahindra, where he delves into his captivating career journey as a seasoned, life-long in-house counsel. Gain valuable insights into how to shape the culture of a legal department, and how Naveen helps Mahindra & Mahindra stay on top of the fast-changing international law environment. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to engage with a distinguished lawyer and elevate your legal expertise.

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… Events ACC INConversation: Insights from In-house Leaders with Naveen Raju, General Counsel & … Professional Development Details & Registration … Join us for a riveting fire side chat with Naveen Raju, General … his captivating career journey as a seasoned, life-long in-house counsel. Gain valuable insights into how to shape …

What COVID Changes are Here to Stay in Compliance and Investigations?

What COVID Changes are Here to Stay in Compliance and Investigations? a.ouko@acc.com
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As COVID-19 regulations take shape and evolve, new or increased concerns of workplace safety have become an additional responsibility of compliance departments. Healthcare, US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and government contractor issues are expanding to all industries, and in-house counsel must take on these added concerns. Join this program to hear from compliance and health care experts on their experiences and best practices adjusting and succeeding in turbulent times.


Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

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… Events What COVID Changes are Here to Stay in Compliance and Investigations? Available On-Demand - … Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. … What COVID Changes are Here to Stay in

Leveraging LinkedIn to Advance Your Career (Nov 15, 2023)

Leveraging LinkedIn to Advance Your Career (Nov 15, 2023) a.ouko@acc.com
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Does LinkedIn feel like another task on your to-do list? A necessary evil?

Want to feel empowered with a fruitful routine and make LinkedIn a tool to

move your career goals forward? Join us as we review best practices

plus gain insights from your peers.

Chris is the president of The Lion Group (a midwest in-house legal recruitment

company), the host of The Future is Bright Podcast, and is a LinkedIn influencer

with over 30k followers.


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President, The Lion Group
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… best practices plus gain insights from your peers. Chris is the president of The Lion Group (a midwest in-house legal recruitment company), the host of The Future is Bright Podcast, and is a LinkedIn influencer with over 30k …

Embracing the Future: Rethinking Real Estate in Post-Pandemic Superstar Cities (Aug 17, 2023)

Embracing the Future: Rethinking Real Estate in Post-Pandemic Superstar Cities (Aug 17, 2023) a.ouko@acc.com
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Join us for an insightful event exploring the profound and lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on real estate in superstar cities across the globe. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the shift to hybrid work is reshaping the demand for office and retail space, and it's time for cities and developers to seize this historic opportunity for transformation. Discover the key findings from MGI's latest report and explore strategies to revitalize urban spaces, create adaptable buildings, and foster vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods to ensure cities thrive in the era of hybrid work.

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… Events Embracing the Future: Rethinking Real Estate in Post-Pandemic Superstar Cities (Aug 17, 2023) Available … Area: Real Estate Details & Registration … Join us for an insightful event exploring the profound and lasting … to the McKinsey Global Institute, the shift to hybrid work is reshaping the demand for office and retail space, and it's

Bringing AI into Your Litigation Technology Toolkit

Bringing AI into Your Litigation Technology Toolkit Mark Vitek (not verified)
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The legal industry continues to buzz with the possibilities (and risks) of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLM)-based technologies. Join us for this riveting session as our panel of experts provides an in-house perspective on:
  • How these technologies can be utilized to improve the quality and efficiency of document-heavy litigation processes,
  • What legal, technical, and security risks must be considered; and
  • How to identify opportunities for measurable success.

The discussion will focus on pragmatic discussions using real-world examples and will highlights the ways in which AI and LLM technologies are similar to (and differ from) other legal technology deployments.

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… and large language model (LLM)-based technologies. Join us for this riveting session as our panel of experts provides an in-house perspective on: How these technologies can be … must be considered; and How to identify opportunities for measurable success. The discussion will focus on …
Articles
The Lex Mundi Tax group
01/30/2017
131 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding tax rulings across a range of jurisdictions, including information on taxpayer’s rights, and the limitation and revocation of rulings.

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Region: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Venezuela, United Kingdom
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Tax Rulings A Global Practice Guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Tax Group Global Practice Guide This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which … involving the provision of tax related information. Website: www.tia.gov.ky 3. Are tax rulings definitive or can …
… , the leading data risk management software solution for minimizing risks posed by litigation, privacy regulations … resources while at the same time expanding their remit is unlikely to be sustainable for the long term.  Improving … market leadership. For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .  …
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01/15/2014

This sample integration chart contains fields based on task, assignment, designated point of contact, start and end dates.

… 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.4.2 Available Company Training - Finance for Non Financial Managers / Customer Service / Leadership 1 … 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.6.5 Verify all Lease required insurance is provided 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 … 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13.1.7 Web ID and Site - change logo at website / create link to site 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 …
Articles
01/20/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Nonprofit Organizations and Intellectual Property eGroups, addresses whether an employee can co-own Intellectual Property (IP) created for his/her employer, a nonprofit organization (NPO) in the United States.

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Region: United States
… an employee can co-own Intellectual Property (IP) created for his/her employer, a nonprofit organization (NPO) in the … pre-invention assignment agreement, which to my knowledge, is fairly standard across many industries. Most pre-invention … 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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Paula Pagano, Business Management Specialist/VP, Legal Operations, TD Bank
06/24/2022
2 pages

Covid-19 has profoundly rewritten the rules and beliefs of what the workspace should be before the pandemic hit the entire nation. "Pandemic Life" has forever changed the way we think, how we travel, personal interactions and of course, how we work. The impact Covid has had on today's workforce has brought many changes in the way employers and employees interact with one another. Something that started as a temporary work-from-home scenario quickly changed into a two-year mandatory remote work situation.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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… has had on today's workforce has brought many changes in the way employers and employees interact with one another. … changed into a two-year mandatory remote work situation. For many, employees were scrambling to kick start their … renovations for that new flex environment everyone is talking about. But wait, we are now in a pandemic. How do …
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Evan Slavitt
04/01/2012

This article contains ten basic tips for developing meaningful corporate policies.

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Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Basics for Issuing Corporate Policies Author Evan Slavitt April 1, … Affairs, AVX Corporation Corporate policies are necessary in both small, one-facility organizations and large, … and updating these corporate policies. Not every policy is effective or useful. The following are ten basic tips for
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Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia D. Raya, Associate (Kean Miller)
06/05/2023

This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision denying a petition of several oil and gas company seeking to remove a climate change lawsuit from state court to federal court. The case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by local and state governments against oil and gas companies. 

… Fuel Industry Allowing Climate Change Suits to Proceed in State Court Author Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia … case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by … or state court. The city filed suit in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City against several oil and gas defendants. It …
… AM Resource Details Details & Registration … ACC Europe is excited to announce the launch of its new GC Journeys webinar series in the UK, kicking off in January 2025. •    This engaging … acumen with tech-savvy insights, setting new standards for data protection and AI integration. Nicolette brings …
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Start Date: 01/16/2025 | 2:00 PM
… Resource Details Details & Registration … Please join us for our next "Chapter Discussion Forum" event, which will be … to discuss AI Trends and the top 10 Best Practices. Laura is a leading expert in data privacy and compliance.   The goal of the discussion …

Choose Your Own Adventure: Dueling Employment, Trade, and Immigration Laws

Choose Your Own Adventure: Dueling Employment, Trade, and Immigration Laws Mark Vitek (not verified)
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Amid rising global conflicts and East Asia tensions, US employers must confront uncertainty in recruiting worldwide talent, learning to balance dueling immigration regulations, employment and international trade laws, and recent anti-discrimination enforcement actions. Choose Your Own Adventure in this audience-led program, and work in teams to address challenging compliance issues, including the legality of employment restrictions tied to potential export control, the impact of future regulation changes on non-US workers, and anticipated legal shifts in these areas.

Presented in cooperation with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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… East Asia tensions, US employers must confront uncertainty in recruiting worldwide talent, learning to balance dueling … enforcement actions. Choose Your Own Adventure in this audience-led program, and work in teams to address challenging compliance issues, including …
… to Increase,  Survey Points to an Up-and-Coming Partner for Legal Teams: The CIO LAS VEGAS  – The Association of … legal professionals (47%) believe technology adoption is the top non-legal skill needed for the next generation of … in-house counsel.® For more information, visit  www.acc.com  and follow ACC on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Facebook …

Session 2: Small Steps, Big Impact: Empowering Your Legal Department with Legal Tech

Session 2: Small Steps, Big Impact: Empowering Your Legal Department with Legal Tech a.ouko@acc.com
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Join us for the second installment of our three-part webinar series, where we unlock the potential of legal technology to mature your legal operations. In this session, our panelists will share their nuts and bolts process for identifying, evaluating, and then implementing legal tech to boost your legal operations. By the end of this webinar, you'll have a valuable checklist in your arsenal, and be ready to successfully navigate your legal tech project.

Sigal Meged-Rosen
CLO, Cyberbit

Antigone Peyton, Esq.
Director, Legal and Policy
Ridgeline International, Inc.

Isabel Young
Principal Legal Counsel - Innovation, Knowledge, Operations
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… minutes Resource Details Details & Registration … Join us for the second installment of our three-part webinar series, … of legal technology to mature your legal operations. In this session, our panelists will share their nuts and bolts process for identifying, evaluating, and then implementing legal tech …
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Start Date: 02/27/2025 | 12:30 PM
… 12:30 PM Resource Details Details & Registration … Join us for an all-day in-person conference designed for the in-house … you access to hard to get CLEs via self study. The cost is $35 for members to attend. Non-members can contact s.keany@accglobal.com to inquire about attending. Gifts and raffle prizes are …
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