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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
By following the strategies in this article, in-house counsel can help reduce their organizations’ exposure to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, while at the same time helping their organizations achieve their business goals.
… Docket Article 5 Strategies for In-house Counsel to Enhance Their Organization’s … really implements their gender equity policies or is just paying “lip service.” Examine policies relating to … mission, and purpose of an enterprise as stated on its website or in printed brochures. Clues about workplace …
Articles
Nathaniel Lacktman, Melesa A. Freerks, Maria Gonzalez Knavel, C. Frederick Geilfuss II, Nathan Beaver, Alan Einhorn, Foley & Lardner LLP
12/16/2014

This brief resource (Top Ten) is an overview of ten industry challenges that all health care lawyers should be aware of.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… LLP December 16, 2014 This brief resource (Top Ten) is an overview of ten industry challenges that all health … system, it may be the most rapidly growing subsector in the industry. Analysts project that by 2017, the mHealth … Securing proper licensure is not the only consideration for a multi-state telemedicine practice, however. Essential …
Event
Start Date: 02/04/2025 | 6:00 PM
… Events Pathways to Practice: Inspiring Tomorrow’s In-House Lawyers Start Date: 02/04/2025 | 6:00 PM Resource … Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Northeast Chapter for a round-table discussion exclusively for New England students. New England Law | Boston is proud to welcome back several alums who will share …
Articles
Practical Law Company
12/01/2014
14 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the domestic mining sector, its regulatory structure and ownership, the environment and health and safety. It covers foreign ownership and tax issues ans proposals for reform in Chile.

… 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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/06/2019
8 pages

United States, sample contract

… and conditions of this Agreement by reference. No work is to commence pursuant to any engagement of Services until … that compel commencement of work prior to approval (for example, emergency relief in litigation, danger of … System (UTBMS) task codes. Please visit the following ABA website for the complete code sets: …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Association of Corporate Counsel, compiled by Regina Freitas, Senior Manager & Assistant General Counsel
01/19/2023
18 pages

In order to facilitate and expedite engagement with an Independent Contractor, the right questions need to be asked. This document will help determine if the risk of the misclassification and help with the draft of the agreement itself.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… spent between submission and execution of the contract is reduced, please make sure to follow these instructions … 5.2) Do they have a business card? 5.3) Do they have a website? 5.4) Was this provider a former [ORGANIZATION’S … will be paid to provider. Please provide the total amount for this contract, per [ORGANIZATION’S NAME]’s Contract …
Peer Practice Examples
ACC
05/22/2014

In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles the leading mediation and arbitration practices of two law departments operating in the Asia-Pacific region to learn how they approach alternative dispute resolution efforts. As part of the project, ACC also presents the views of experts and leading ADR organizations that offer alternative dispute resolution services for commercial disputes in the region.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … document. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. 3 Contents  I. Introduction …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
32 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional article, in-house counsel will learn the laws and regulations of employee non-compete agreements for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Meritas produced this resource in 2017.

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Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… Referrals Annually 20+ Practice and Sector Groups Meritas is a leading global alliance of closely connected, yet … Agreements Contact Shalakany Law Office www.shalakany.com During the term of employment the employee is not allowed … Agreements NAME Partner T: + E: Contact Company Country website Ghana’s Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and the Labour …
Articles
Practical Law Company
08/20/2015
53 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to joint ventures, including practice notes and standard documents for cross-border deals with detailed drafting notes highlighting the main legal, commercial and negotiating issues in the United States.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 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/.     Contents I. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/27/2017
Marie Oh Huber, SVP and general counsel at eBay Inc., loves stretch goals and finding the opportunity in change.
… eBay Inc., loves stretch goals and finding the opportunity in change. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … major spinoffs. She believes these opportunities are great for learning new businesses, working with different people, … has learned that effectively leading a team through change is helped by encouraging everyone to bring their “whole …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
Epiq’s Vice President, eDiscovery and Cyber solutions, Brandon Hollinder provides four steps organizations can take to successfully transition to cloud-based eDiscovery technology. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 32 pixels / Shutterstock.com For organizations making the shift to cloud-based eDiscovery … and scoping The first step in transitioning to the cloud is identifying the stakeholders. eDiscovery's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
The best way to keep this from happening is to check in with ourselves every now and again to see if we are too comfortable with the way we are thinking or approaching the things in our lives.
… Date: 03/01/2016 The best way to keep this from happening is to check in with ourselves every now and again to see if we are too … together. How something you addressed that was an issue for you is no longer, until… yep, you guessed it: That issue …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
As long as we continue to learn from one another and move forward, we will not only ensure our own success, but also that of the organizations we serve.
… to make changes and vow to leave the mistakes of last year in the past. While I too embrace the opportunity to begin … with senior management ultimately being held responsible for conveying it throughout the organization; in effect … the executives leading the charge slip up? The Yates Memo is just one of the efforts attempting to establish individual …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Outside of this issue of the Docket, which includes best practices on effectively managing a brand migration, leveraging law department metrics strategically, and more, I encourage you to take a look at ACC’s Leading Practices Profiles.
… into common practices and what’s working and not working for legal peers ( www.acc.com/surveys ). I’m also proud of the launch of our global … Initiative through the ACC Foundation. The initiative is off to a wonderful start, having already hosted successful …
… the world (Bermuda, United Kingdom, USA) set the standard for legal innovation for corporate legal departments. … for ACC. “The only constant for law departments today is that they must continuously adapt to an ever-changing … to their clients. For more information, visit www.acc.com/valuechallenge . About ACC:   The Association of …
Articles
Katherine E. Perrelli, National Litigation Department Chair and Erik W. Weibust, Litigation Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
04/14/2014

This Top Ten article presents key steps that all companies should consider taking when served with a lawsuit.

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Source: Resource Library
in place to begin responding as soon as the complaint is served (if not before). Others may only face one or a few lawsuits ever, and may not have need for a robust response apparatus. Regardless, all companies … structures, see the ACC Value Challenge section of the ACC website. You should also make counsel aware up front that you …
Peer Practice Examples
Tricia Batson, J.D. and Lillian Moyano Yob, J.D., Legal Consultants for Association of Corporate Counsel
11/29/2017

This Leading Practices Profile (LPP) presents themes, trends and leading practices of general counsel at the helm of six legal departments located in the Asia-Pacific region. The resource explores how the roles of general counsel and in-house counsel in that region have evolved from legal advisors to trusted business partners. It also provides leading practices for the success of legal teams of global organizations located in the Asia-Pacific region.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore
… Leading Practices Profiles please visit http://www.acc.com/legalresources/Leadingpracticesprofiles/index.cfm LEADING … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Profile. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practices Profiles …
Articles
Colleen Cone, Charla Bizios, and Jennifer Parent
07/13/2016

This QuickCounsel discusses the ways legal department can engage and retain its young hires.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Docket Feature Original Publication: Millennial Engagement in the Workplace - Adjusting for a New Generation, April 2014   Millennials, also known as … workforce. Attracting the top talent among this generation is going to be critical for businesses during the 21st …
Articles
Bruno Viñals, Guillermo Cuadra, Cuesta Campos Abogados
01/16/2015

The main purposes of the energy reform are, (i) to increase the investment and employment opportunities in the Energy industry; (ii) to strengthen PEMEX and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE); and (iii) to strengthen the authority of the Mexican State as the owner of the Mexican petroleum and gas, and as the regulatory entity of the petroleum industry in Mexico.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico, United States
… to increase the investment and employment opportunities in the Energy industry; (ii) to strengthen PEMEX and the … Entities in the Energy Sector Act. National Agency for Industrial Security for the Protection of the Environment … Assignments The Ministry of Energy (SENER) through the CNH is the federal authority to award PEMEX the assignments …
… topics remain top of mind in many parts of the world. “It is encouraging to see that general counsel and chief legal … scale in the legal community and beyond.” “The impetus for launching this global survey was my desire to understand … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .  …
… Demo Routine assessment of third-party data protection is now a regulatory obligation. Your third-party service … your company to data breaches and privacy violations. 50% In fact, in as much as 50% of breaches, access through a third party is the entry mechanism for cybercriminals. 6% Notably, only 6% of respondents for

ITPEC AI Subcommittee: Hot Off The Press: The Final EU AI Act and What It Means For Global Companies (March 21)

ITPEC AI Subcommittee: Hot Off The Press: The Final EU AI Act and What It Means For Global Companies (March 21) Mark Vitek (not verified)
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The new EU AI Act has been adopted by the European Parliament just on March 13, 2024. This new law - often called a “landmark regulation” – shall and will not only define the development and use of AI in Europe, but also in the US and worldwide. You will get an overview on what is now coming with a focus what it means for your company as an employer. This will give you a head start on questions you might now be asked. 

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… Hot Off The Press: The Final EU AI Act and What It Means For Global Companies (March 21) Available On-Demand - … in the US and worldwide. You will get an overview on what is now coming with a focus what it means for your company as …   https://vangard.de/en/news-ana... https://www.littler.com/public... … ITPEC AI Subcommittee: Hot Off The Press: The …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/22/2015

The purpose of this policy is to outline the guidelines on distribution and monitoring of Company-Issued Wireless Devices and proper use of all Wireless Devices in the workplace.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample BYOD Policy May 22, 2015 The purpose of this policy is to outline the guidelines on distribution and monitoring … Wireless Devices and proper use of all Wireless Devices in the workplace. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment … electronic devices capable of wireless communication. For the avoidance of doubt, the definition of "Wireless …
Articles
John K. Villa
04/01/2011

John K. Villa discusses the far-reaching implications of the AKZO decision for in-house legal departments with operations in the European Union.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union
… Articles Ethics & Privilege — An Uncertain Privilege Is a Little Better Than Venturing Across the Pond Without a … the far-reaching implications of the AKZO decision for in-house legal departments with operations in the … by acc and west. he can be contacted at jvilla@wc.com. ACC Docket 99 April 2011 The plaintiffs further argued …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a services agreement involving training.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Training Services Agreement October 24, 2016 This is a services agreement involving training. Resource Details … (including changes thereto) issued and signed by Client for the procurement of specific Work. "Work" shall mean all … as follows and as more fully outline on Consultant's website, and as further agreed between the parties pursuant …
Articles
Andrew M. Cohen
02/01/2000

Discusses impairments covered under the ADA and ADA compliance after Supreme Court cases.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Collection: ADA
Region: United States
… Supreme Court Developments and the Determination of Who is "Disabled" Under the Americans With Disabilities Act … rejected the application of twin sisters who aspired to be com mercial airline pilots because their uncorrected vision … Sexual Harassment ADA For more information visit our website at www.abanet.orgllaborlmidwinter_meetings.html or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/02/2021
The inaugural meeting of the ACC Middle East and North Africa Telecommunications (Telco) Network took place in February 2021, with a panel discussion on the industrial impact of the pandemic.
… North Africa Telecommunications (Telco) Network took place in February 2021, with a panel discussion on the industrial … speakers suggested by members of the network. The network is meant for all in-house counsel from all parts of the telecom …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
Working as an in-house counsel gave me not only the opportunity to be recognized as an attorney, but it also allowed me to make great relationships and open the door to where I am today.
… Docket Article LLM Students in Focus: Serving His Country and Pursuing His Dreams … situation and circumstance; yet, the one constant factor is my passion and love for being a lawyer. I was born and raised in Quito, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
Privacy, data protection, and information security will for many years remain an area where general counsel and the in-house legal community can and should provide valuable support. General counsel can help demystify and operationalize a complex issue and help ensure the company’s continued success.
… Privacy, data protection, and information security will for many years remain an area where general counsel and the … roadmap should be created to guarantee that the company is prepared for any impending legislation. Enter the DPO. The … into experience shopping, complete with a coffee corner, online appointment booking, the absence of a physical cash …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/29/2021
In this dual language interview, ACC Europe Board Member Javier Ramirez discusses the impact of Spain recognizing legal privilege for in-house counsel.
En esta entrevista bilingüe, Javier Ramírez, miembro del consejo de dirección de ACC Europe, analiza el impacto del nuevo reglamento de la abogacía que afirma el secreto profesional para los abogados de empresa en España.
… Privileged Conversations: Spain Affirms Legal Privilege for In-house Counsel / España afirma el secreto profesional para … Details … The ACC Docket series "Privileged Conversations” is a collection of interviews and discussions on in-house …
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