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… Events Public/Private Partnership: What Every In-house Counsel, C-Suite, and Board of Directors Should Know … the importance of the private and public partnerships in successfully building a resilient cybersecurity program and in responding to a cyber incidents. The discussion will …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/21/2017

This is a sample master purchase agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Master Purchase Contract January 21, 2017 This is a sample master purchase agreement. Resource Details … then current privacy policy (available at www.tdamertirade.com or such other location(s) designated by Buyer); and (c) … indirectly in any manner, including but not limited to any website, advertising, or list of representative clients, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/17/2024
Negotiation has become a daily fixture of the in-house role, and yet most corporate lawyers feel ill-equipped to lead negotiations to successful results. Here are five approaches for in-house counsel to utilize in their daily work — and one that you can use for your personal gourmet adventures around the world!
… Docket Article 5 Ways for In-house Counsel to Create and Capture Value in … Docket … Banner image by Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com A large majority (70 percent) of in-house counsel … as little as two months. A positive outcome of a lawsuit is far from guaranteed under the current market conditions, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau and Senior Corporate Counsel at Elastic NV Abigail Tan, discuss the many ways in-house counsel can maintain their personal brand. #ACCDocket #inhouse #networking
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by BRO.vector / Shutterstock.com In the first two parts of this three-part series on … are more transparently tapping their networks to ask for job opportunities, recommendations, or even just a … out to us, and we shouldn’t either because our reputation is also at stake. If I do not know the individual well on a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2017
It has been over a decade since the New Hampshire Supreme Court set the stage for the enforceability of electronic signature (e-signature) solutions.
… decade since the New Hampshire Supreme Court set the stage for the enforceability of electronic signature (e-signature) … of electronic signature (e-signature) solutions. In June of 2000, the ESIGN Act formalized the legality of … up-to-date with e-signature technology and regulation is vital. Lisa Konie, senior director of legal operations at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/15/2016
A few years back, when I was a very pregnant junior attorney, a male judge asked me during my trial, "Ms. Mack, how does being pregnant affect your ability to try this case?" Without missing a beat I told him, "Your Honor, as my stomach grows, my brain stays the same."
… After stopping the awkward inquiry and speaking up for myself, I felt empowered. I went on to give the best … I found myself on a panel of other accomplished women in-house counsel who know a thing or two about standing up … position of leadership in the legal profession as a woman is essentially aiming to achieve the improbable. And yet, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/15/2021
The latest ECI Global Business Ethics Survey Report highlights the positive influence of high-quality compliance and ethics programs but reveals there is much work to be done.
… Global Business Ethics Report Reveals Progress and Reason for Concern Jim Nortz Publication Date: 04/15/2021 The latest … compliance and ethics programs but reveals there is much work to be done. Resource Details Interest Area: … of workplace conduct from the employee’s perspective. In so doing, the ECI has provided compliance and ethics …

Next Gen Privacy: Breathing Life Into Your Legacy Inventory Process (On-Demand)

Next Gen Privacy: Breathing Life Into Your Legacy Inventory Process (On-Demand) a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

This program originally aired on November 30, 2022 Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.


New data privacy challenges, regulations and risks are on the horizon in the US and around the world. In the event of a data breach, regulatory investigation, or even litigation, do you know if your data management and compliance processes will help you or hurt you?


Whether you have a data map in place today or you are just getting started, be sure to attend this session to find out how a single intelligent and dynamic data inventory will eliminate redundant manual processes, automatically detect applicable regulations and cross border transfers and provide out of the box regulator ready reporting.


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… 2022 Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. New data privacy challenges, regulations and risks are on the horizon in the US and around the world. In the event of a data …
Articles
Harry Clark, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, FCPA& Anti–Corruption, W. Clark McFadden, II, Senior Counsel, Elizabeth Zane, Partner, International Trade & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Evgeniya Shakina, Career Associate, International Trade &Compliance, Corporate, and Gregory I. Hume, Economist/Compliance Specialist, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Trade & Compliance, Orrick
01/17/2020
8 pages

This article provides an overview on final regulations issued by the Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CIFUS) on 13 January 2020. The regulations were promulgated in order to comprehensively implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018.

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC
… New CFIUS Rules – Eight Key Points https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2020/01/New-CFIUS-Rules-Eight-Key-Points?p=1 … will continue to apply to transactions that close, or for which a de�nitive written agreement is signed, before February 13. CFIUS issued proposed rules to …
Articles
Walker House
01/30/2004

An article explaining the concept of an "Exempted Company" in Cayman Island corporate law. An "Exempted Company" is one whose objects are to be carried out mainly outside the Islands. Includes an introduction to the concept and information on how to incorporate.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
in Cayman Island corporate law. An "Exempted Company" is one whose objects are to be carried out mainly outside the … Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com CAYMAN ISLANDS EXEMPTED COMPANIES INTRODUCTION The Companies Law makes specific provision for companies whose objects are to be carried out mainly …
… Personalization Testing This is a testing page for personalization components. For the first experiment, I'm … in Phoenix this October. Register Now Enjoying the new ACC.com? Let us know your thoughts. Welcome! Your ACC trial …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Johnson Stokes & Master, a Lex Mundi Member Firm
09/17/2004

An agreement between a prospective purchaser to the seller indicating the terms upon which they have agreed in principle to the purchaser's acquisition from the seller of its shares in a private limited company in Hong Kong. Agreement is drafted in letter form on the following assumptions, that: the draftsperson is acting for the purchaser; there is a single seller and single purchaser; and a confidentiality agreement and/or exclusivity agreement may or may not have already been entered into.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
in a private limited company in Hong Kong. Agreement is drafted in letter form on the following assumptions, that: the draftsperson is acting for the purchaser; there is a single seller and single … Building 10 Chater Road, Central Hong Kong www.jsm.com Lex Mundi Member Firm for Hong Kong Page ii (c) a …
Articles
Latham & Watkins
04/16/2021

Companies defined as “foreign private issuers” enjoy a number of important advantages under special SEC rules and accommodations.

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Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Consultant Office. The Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi is Latham & Watkins associated office in the Kingdom of Saudi … business principally in the United States?” https://www.lw.com/practices/CapitalMarkets Latham & Watkins February 8, … means any security that entitles the owner to vote for the election of directors of a company. Voting securities …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with a male employee who was passed over for promotion in favor of a female employee.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… case law deals with a male employee who was passed over for promotion in favor of a female employee. Resource Details … Cited Cases (Formerly 78k377.1, 78k377, 78k43) Where issue is properly raised, public employ- ers must justify adoption … and the long-term goal is to attain a work force whose com- position reflects the proportion of minorities and women …
Advocacy Filings
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Paul B. Bergman, P.C.; Stephanie Martz; Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
05/22/2006

A brief addressing the advancement of attorneys' fees for in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 2006 A brief addressing the advancement of attorneys' fees for in-house counsel. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … OF AMICI The New York Council of Defense Lawyers (NYCDL) is a not-for-profit professional association of approximately …
Advocacy Filings
10/01/1997

A motion for leave to file brief and an attached brief regarding the critical importance both to corporations engaged in interstate commerce that receive legal advice and representation from out-of-state lawyers and to the attorneys (whether in-house or outside counsel) who provide such multi-state services.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Motion for Leave to File a Brief for Amici Curiae and Brief forin this Court. The American Corporate Counsel Association is a non-profit national bar association for in-house … Washington, DC 20036-5425. 202/293-4103. webmistress@acca.com. © Copyright 1998 American Corporate Counsel Association. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and others
01/30/2004

A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides for the scope of services, compensation, method of payment, property rights to any product, and an arbitration clause.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides … us and we hereby agree to serve as your advertising agency in accordance with and subject to the following terms and … or service(s); ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2003 various authors …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with White firefighters and one Hispanic firefighter who sued city and city officials, alleging that city violated Title VII by refusing to certify results of promotional examination, based on city's belief that its use of results could have disparate impact on minority firefighters.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on minority firefighters. The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Janet Bond Arterton, J., 554 … in general. Most Cited Cases The purpose of Title VII is that the workplace be an environment free of … to en- sure the test is fair, that process can provide a com- mon ground for open discussions toward that end. We hold …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with a white employee who brought action against employer and union challenging legality of plan for on-the-job training which mandated a one-for-one quota for minority workers admitted to the program.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… against employer and union challenging legality of plan for on-the-job training which mandated a one-for-one quota … 78k141, 78k9.10) Title VII was enacted pursuant to the com- merce power to regulate purely private decision making … until the percentage of black craftworkers in a plant is com- mensurate with the percentage of blacks in the local …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
Eliminating labor risk in Brazil is nearly impossible. But Carolina Lobato made an immediate impact when she joined mining giant Anglo American. #ACCDocket #Top30s #laborandemployment
… Date: 06/30/2023 Eliminating labor risk in Brazil is nearly impossible. But Carolina Lobato made an immediate … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … sets her apart as a standout legal leader. https://vimeo.com/839142691/c6e469ab76?share=copy Carolina Lobato's
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
You don’t have to be stuck; you can begin again. Think about what you need to do to get over the wrongs and get back to asking people: “How can I help you?”
… an inner office with wood-paneled walls and offered a seat in a plush leather wingback chair. Your host offers you a … thousands of offices of outside counsel attorneys. Service is inherent to the practice of law for outside counsel. Setting a tone of service and solicitude …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
In addition to making outside negotiation more effective, an outline also keeps you focused, calm, and levelheaded for internal negotiations.
… Outline Maryrose Delahunty Publication Date: 03/01/2018 In addition to making outside negotiation more effective, an outline also keeps you focused, calm, and levelheaded for internal negotiations. Resource Details Interest Area: … be required to argue either side. How much more valuable is that training now as we engage in high-level business …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
In order to be able to say yes to what we want, we have to be willing to say no to those requests we don't want or don't have the bandwidth to manage.
… The Power of No Whitnie Wiley Publication Date: 09/01/2018 In order to be able to say yes to what we want, we have to be … we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” — Steve Jobs Here is an … say yes to requests day after day, when are we making time for the people, activities, and decisions that matter to us? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Purposely recognize and remove the wrong thought before it grows into an emotional tumor that clouds your vision. Then you can see things truly as they are.
… Management (LDM) Committee and to LDM Chair Stephen Roth for this outstanding presentation. The statement was: “Don’t … you think.” Take a minute and let those words sink in: “Don’t believe everything you think.” In last year’s … that people “train” us with their behavior. If someone is regularly unreliable or prone to exaggeration, we feel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2017
I have a passion for innovation, and I strongly believe that in-house counsel should be at the forefront of introducing new ways to streamline processes and move the company forward.
… Le Frapper Publication Date: 09/01/2017 I have a passion for innovation, and I strongly believe that in-house counsel should be at the forefront of introducing … contracts” integrated into one “block,” which in turn is linked to other blocks in an unalterable chain (one change …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
A day in the life of Ricardo Cortés-Monroy, Chief Legal Officer at Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Ricardo Cortés-Monroy Association of Corporate … Joey — our blond  Havanese family dog  — eagerly waits for his brisk morning walk. 7:00 am A copious breakfast with … decisions, and answer relevant emails on my iPad. This is my best time of the day because I am at home with no …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
My mother gave me some great advice many years ago, saying, “If you get mad, the other person has already won.” She was right and yet I would take that advice one step further: “If you get mad, you have already lost.”
… almost two weeks. If you’re like me, and you’re the solo in-house counsel, taking two weeks off is a true luxury. Even if you do book two consecutive weeks … that may happen while you’re away. In preparing the office for my absence, I put together detailed instructions and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
Data has a useful life. It expires. But lifespans differ. Business value, regulatory requirements and legal holds affect how long data should be kept.
… not because we are lazy but because we are overwhelmed. In our information economy, attention is the scarcest commodity. And the volume of information is … drive costs up from somewhere around $0.03 per gigabyte for raw, consumer-grade disk space to $4 per gigabyte for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/23/2021
KnowBe4 GC Alicia Dietzen is at the forefront of the cybersecurity company's global expansion.
… Publication Date: 06/23/2021 KnowBe4 GC Alicia Dietzen is at the forefront of the cybersecurity company's global … Details … The ACC Top 10 30-Somethings awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, global perspectives, proactive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2021
The Security and Exchange Commission’s new Human Capital Reporting requirement provides a way for companies to showcase their commitment to their employees.
… new Human Capital Reporting requirement provides a way for companies to showcase their commitment to their … dedication, and resolve — adjusting to an environment that is in constant flux. For many of us, our homes are no longer …
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