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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/28/2022
Being “rich” is relative, and while some see dollar signs, others see rest and early retirement as their personal wealth. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/28/2022 Being “rich” is relative, and while some see dollar signs, others see rest … perspective. I started my career as a corporate lawyer in one of those New York firms that gets headlines every year for the outrageous salaries they pay starting associates. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/25/2017
awyers, as professionals, are risk-averse and dislike change.
… The major players are reshuffling, new technology is rising, leadership roles are evolving — and now is the time for us to embrace and shape the future. Larry Richard, a … single explanatory component ever identified,” he says. “In fact, every action and every interaction in a law …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/23/2018
What makes a good lawyer? While we've all spent many years in law school and beyond pondering the question, there are a few accepted metrics
… What makes a good lawyer? While we've all spent many years in law school and beyond pondering the question, there are a … and experience at big-name firms often come to mind. And for many attorney positions, technical skills are table … and how they went about it. Sometimes, I ask, "What is the most creative idea or project you have completed in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
Does working “above and beyond” mean that we must sacrifice our health, families, and mental state? Only if we let it. We train people on how to treat us.
… the number of our followers on Twitter or the way we look in our Facebook photos. As a result, we neglect activities … career path, I would pose a different question: “What is your greatest asset?” The answer to this question will … Our current course, one involving widespread disregard for lawyer well-being and its effects, is not sustainable. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Beyond just telling them where the boundaries are, what techniques do you employ to impart key compliance concepts to your teams?
… working through most any issue. Even so, I try to keep in mind that what fascinates me can be soporific to others. I … up to 10 miles per hour over the limit and not be stopped for speeding. Now suppose you do this, and you’re stopped … charge that you broke the law? Chances are, all you can do is own up to it, promise to do better, and ask for leniency. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2022
Not all conversations lead to fruitful outcomes, but if you listen closely, you may learn more than a thing or two. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Docket Article Career Path: A Conversation Is the Worst Way to Communicate James Bellerjeau Publication … to communicate, at least if you are personally taking part in it. Why should this be so, you ask? For a person to learn new information, they need to be open …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/31/2021
Small Law Columnist Jeff Wheeler urges in-house counsel to distinguish between “must have” and “nice to have” contract terms.
… Date: 03/31/2021 Small Law Columnist Jeff Wheeler urges in-house counsel to distinguish between “must have” and “nice … Commercial and Contracts Source: ACC Docket … Everyone is familiar with the strategy of setting your vehicle … observed an attorney applying this approach to legal work for his small corporate client, and realized I’d seen this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/01/2017

This is a sample mortgage and security agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Mortgage and Security Agreement July 31, 2017 This is a sample mortgage and security agreement. Resource Details … AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Dated: _________________, 20___�� in the amount … all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/31/2014

This list provides an inventory of RIA Conflicts of Interest .

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and management of conflicts: Each conflict listed herein is subject to CCO testing. Conflict/Subject Type of Conflict … Soft Dollars Use of soft dollars ADV • Generating trades for clients to fulfill soft dollar commitments • Clients pay … on account performance for accounts that are not included in the aggregation of trades and/ or do not receive an …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2016

This is a sample deal terms worksheet.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… and Contracts Deal Terms Worksheet April 12, 2016 This is a sample deal terms worksheet. Resource Details Interest … parties agreed to the following terms, all as set forth in the Purchase Agreement executed on 12/31/14: Young & Rich … but purchased his remaining _____% interest in the company for $___________.] OR [did not allow Smith to retain a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2016

This is a tip sheet for use during advanced negotiations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Segment: Pragmatic Takeaways April 12, 2016 This is a tip sheet for use during advanced negotiations. Resource Details … parties agreed to the following terms, all as set forth in the Purchase Agreement executed on 12/31/14: Young & Rich …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/18/2015

This is a sample change-in-control severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sale.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Change in Control Severance Agreement December 18, 2015 This is a sample change-in-control severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sale. Resource Details …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/13/2017

This is sample leave of absence policy for the state of California.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Leaves of Absence Policy - California March 13, 2017 This is sample leave of absence policy for the state of California. Resource Details Interest Area: … 1. CA - FMLA - FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT: Employees in California may be eligible for family and medical leave …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/13/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Executive Employment Agreement February 13, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its … or Employer ) and [EMPLOYEE] (the Employee ). WITNESSETH: In Consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, … this Agreement. 2. Term. The term of employment shall be for an initial period commencing as of August 1, [YEAR 1] …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/10/2017

This is a sample catering services agreement between a hotel and organization.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Catering Services Agreement February 10, 2017 This is a sample catering services agreement between a hotel and … are hereby incorporated into, this Agreement. II. CHARGES FOR CATERING SERVICES A. Per Person Charges. If the Catering … Event(s) is less than the Guaranteed Attendance (defined in Paragraph II. E. below), Customer shall pay the per person …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… from Employment Agreement December 23, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee. Resource Details …
Program Materials
Alison Burton, William Hlibchuk, Kim Madigan
10/20/2015

As close neighbours, many might assume American and Canadian employment laws are the same – but they are not. Companies carrying on business in (or considering expanding into) Canada could gain a significant advantage by learning about the Canadian employment law environment. By understanding compliant hiring practices, employment legislation, contractual implications, leave entitlements, termination entitlements, post-employment restrictions, and other laws that impact your Canadian workforce, you can make informed decisions and achieve synergy with your domestic workforce.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United States
… same – but they are not. Companies carrying on business in (or considering expanding into) Canada could gain a … prices (Q1 2015) •Inflation: Underlying trend in inflation is about 1.5 to 1.7% •Labour Force: 19,251,300 (June 2015) … parental, sick, family, etc. • Personnel records: retained for average of 3 years Prohibited practices: cannot punish …
Articles
11/04/2009

This resource can help guide a legal department mining bill and spend data to define goals, track components, and assess to increase value.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… e lawyers staffed to the matter, and right mix of seniority for the given tasks?  o … ch should a project cost relative to other similar projects in your portfolio?  o … discounts that your law firms may offer (and if not, is that by choice or by default)?  o … g and billing guidelines?  If you don’t have any guidelines in place, would you benefit from adopting some?  o …
Articles
Patrick Lamb
10/19/2009

Providing insight that will assist inside counsel and far-sighted outside counsel navigate the issues surrounding alternatives to the billable hour.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
… One note at the outset. Lawyers are trained to look for the exception to the rule, and, as a class, are very good … to the better. The old adage that you get what you pay for is particularly apt with respect to fees. This adage is … P a tric k J. M c Kenna ( w w w.pa tric k m c kenna.com ) w orks w i t h t he to p m anagement of premiere law f …
… and final member flash poll on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the in-house community. This time, several … including the free responses, are available on the ACC website. About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
… and final member flash poll on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the in-house community. This time, several … including the free responses, are available on the ACC website. About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/20/2016

This is a sample strategic alliance agreement between a company and its consultant.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Alliance Agreement with Key Consultant June 20, 2016 This is a sample strategic alliance agreement between a company … requested by PM USA, Consultant shall perform services in accordance with the following terms and conditions: … PM USA shall not be required to purchase its requirements for, or any minimum quantity of, Services from Consultant. A …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/18/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Restated Severance Benefit Plan December 18, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the terms of the benefits provided by the employer in exchange for claims relinquished by the employee. Resource Details …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/14/2017

This is a basic lease agreement between a corporation and a limited liability company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between LLC and Corporation April 14, 2017 This is a basic lease agreement between a corporation and a … liability company Landlord's Notice Address and Address for Payment of Rent: Landlord's Notice Address is: Tenant: … Notice Address: At the Premises. Building: The building in which the Premises are located, having an address of …
Articles
David Guadagnoli and Amy Sheridan, Sullivan & Worcester LLP
12/01/2014
4 pages

Employers today in the United States offer a robust menu of employee benefits, many subsidized heavily under US federal and state tax laws. But these subsidies often come with many strings attached.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… & Worcester LLP December 1, 2014 4 pages Employers today in the United States offer a robust menu of employee … complex rules can an organization be assured that there is no lurking risk (some- times substantial) from one or more … that can make identifying the employer quite a challenge. For example, organizational form (LLC, corpora- tion, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/24/2015

This is a sample severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sales.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Change-in-Control Severance Agreement December 24, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sales. Resource Details …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/18/2015

This is a sample change-in-control severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sale.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Amended and Restated Change in Control Severance Agreement December 18, 2015 This is a sample change-in-control severance agreement that compensates the departing executives for the loss of job due to mergers or sale. Resource Details …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample form patent license agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Form Patent License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample form patent license agreement. Resource Details … trade secrets and know-how; WHEREAS, Licensee is engaged in the business of h[LICENSEE BUSINESS]; WHEREAS, Licensor … the use of Confidential Information; (d) is approved for release by written authorization of the disclosing Party, …
Articles
Laura Stein
01/01/2008

Laura Stein speaks to the active role ACC has taken as the advocate for the in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… speaks to the active role ACC has taken as the advocate for the in-house counsel. Resource Details Source: ACC Docket … membership . … O ne of the principal activi- ties of ACC is advocacy on public policy matters affecting our members. … Protection Act of 2007, by voice vote (http://acc.com/php/cms/ index.php?id=37). This represents a significant …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample hotel group sales agreement addendum.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Sales Agreement Addendum February 8, 2017 This is a sample hotel group sales agreement addendum. Resource … on [DATE] between [HOTEL NAME] and [ORGANIZATION NAME] for [EVENT NAME] taking place [DATES]. The terms of this … the parties. Should a conflict exist between a term(s) in this Addendum and any other term(s) of the Contract, the …
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