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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Abandon the myth that policies and procedures drive behavior, and exert whatever influence you can to hold your leaders to the highest ethical standards. Experience has shown that when our leaders are corrupt, we become corrupt.
… of often toxic or volatile products, the chemical industry is one of the safest industries in the world to work. This fact is born out of the US … civilian was as safety, health, and environmental counsel for a multinational chemical company. During my first two …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
If we all tend to become jerks when we assume leadership positions, what can we do about it?
… themselves. They kiss up to their superiors, take credit for your work, and rarely, if ever, utter the words “thank … self-employed and you have never encountered a nasty boss in your company, please call the Guinness World Records to … required to be elevated into a position of power? This is not an easy question. Presumably, prior to their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2018
While many strive to be pioneers in their fields, few can say they are breaking new ground in not just one, but two industries. Linda Selker is one of those few. Selker is poised at the intersection of emerging technology and the frontiers of law.
… Date: 11/27/2018 While many strive to be pioneers in their fields, few can say they are breaking new ground in not just one, but two industries. Linda Selker is one of those few. Selker is poised at the intersection of … how blockchain technology can even further extend horizons for more convenient, personal, inclusive, portable, and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/28/2013

This interim report from the unit compliance officer concerns a global compliance program. This resource was part of the ACC's 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program

… to you, and by whom 6. Results of preliminary inquiry (is allegation credible? full investigation should proceed?) … 1 Examples of such regulatory or enforcement authorities in the U.S. include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, … that could have serious reputational consequences for the company ! Alleged misconduct that appears to be …
Articles
Iohann Le Frapper
06/01/2017

ACC Board Chair Iohann Le Frapper discusses what resources ACC members need, and how ACC can provide them.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Iohann Le Frapper ACC BOARD CHAIR The Voice … and anticipating the needs of the in-house bar is the key focus of ACC. Since its founding about 35 years … to be exact. I know that the time I save more than pays for the cost of my membership, so I was happy to hear that …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/16/2014

This is a case law where employees brought action against employer and its president, asserting discrimination claims under Title VII.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Salud and Joaquin Rodriguez–Benitez January 16, 2014 This is a case law where employees brought action against employer … claims under Title VII. Defendants filed motion in limine for exclusion of all text messages sent and received between … Jonathan Polo–Echevarria (“Polo”) and prpng@hotmail.com or “Siempre Atento” at trial. (Docket No. 92.) They claim …
Advocacy Filings
01/09/2007

A sample letter requesting seller's confidential information to determine valuation of the seller's company in a merger.

… Filings Form of M&A Non-Disclosure Agreement Where Seller is in Bankruptcy January 8, 2007 A sample letter requesting … make available such information to you in consideration for your agreement to abide by the confidentiality and other …
Advocacy Filings
Susan Hackett
03/20/2006

Comments of the Association of Corporate Counsel on The Report of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on the Organizational Sentencing Guidelines (Proposed Amendments to Chapter Eight, United States Sentencing Guidelines)

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… the American Corporate Counsel Association), we thank you for the opportunity to submit comments for your consideration … Group to update and amend the organizational guidelines is provided at … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.ACCA.COM Comments of the Association of Corporate Counsel United …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
11/15/2013

Sample form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for an NBA player.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… form representative of an immigration P-1 support letter for an NBA player. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … contact Robert Seiger at robert.seiger@ogletreedeakins.com or (215) 995-9800. November 11, 2013 Via Federal Express …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/29/2014

Different scenarios on how to properly communicate on an international playing field with regard to conflicts of interest.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… a common challenge that most employees face at some point in their careers – ‘conflicts of interest’. Of course … relationships with our customers, dealers and vendors is critical; however, the proper line must be drawn in order … responsibilities with the Company present an opportunity for personal gain apart from the normal rewards of …
Articles
05/01/2017

Byron L. Koepke, senior vice president and chief securities counsel of Avis Budget Group Inc., talks about what drew him to litigation, and how the Litigation Committee provides support to its members.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the senior vice president and chief secu- rities counsel for Avis Budget Group, Inc. — where I manage a wide variety … the Georgetown University Law Center. Avis Budget Group is a leading global pro- vider of vehicle rental services … hits, and other various resources that will benefit the com- mittee members. The committee also works with its pro …
Articles
James A. Nortz
03/01/2014

In 1994, the author left the Army JAG Corps Environmental Law Division and joined the corporate world as senior environmental counsel for a multi-national chemical company. About a year or so into his tenure as a civilian, he discovered that the tank farm at one of the company’s plants lacked sufficient secondary containment and was in violation of the Clean Water Act. Read on to learn how he responded to this situation.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… joined the corporate world as senior environmental counsel for a multi-national chemical company. About a year or so … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, … what was so funny, he said: “Nothing. But, management is never going to approve this project. We’ve laid this one …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/19/2015

To evaluate employment status, courts commonly rely on one of three tests: the common law agency test (right-to-control test), the economic realities test, or the hybrid test. While the state-law tests vary to some degree from state to state, this table focuses on the tests applied under federal law.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… realities test, or the hybrid test. The classification is usually controlled by state or federal common law or … 20-factor test and a broader 3-factor analysis for the purpose of determining federal payroll tax … on the employer (and thus is an employee) or is really in business for him or herself (and thus its independent …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/14/2017

This sample provision illustrates how to incorporate a necessary element of a comprehensive FCPA program into your company’s compliance library and is designed to help compliance professionals ensure they have considered all of the issues. Joint venture conduct policies must clearly state expectations that all partners agree to implement and maintain anti-bribery and anti-corruption controls.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… FCPA program into your company’s compliance library and is designed to help compliance professionals ensure they have … party, official of a political party, or candidate for public office, or any family member or close associate of … To learn more about Bloomberg Law please visit www.bna.com/bloomberglaw … This sample provision illustrates how to …
Checklists
Julio Cesar Contreras III, Arosemena, Noriega & Contreras
02/03/2004
4 pages

Guide to incorporating in Panama

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Panama
… Checklists Checklist for Incorporation of a Panamanian Company Author Julio Cesar … Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com Lex Mundi Member for Panama CHECK LIST FOR INCORPORATION … 2. Purposes Unless you require special purposes, it is suggest the use of our standard clauses. _ Standard _ …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/14/2023
2 pages

This is a sample litigation hold & document preservation policy informing employees of the company's rules on preserving evidence in contexts where the company is a defendant in a commercial dispute.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Litigation Hold Policy for Commercial Disputes February 14, 2023 2 pages This is a sample litigation hold & document preservation policy … employees of the company's rules on preserving evidence in contexts where the company is a defendant in a commercial …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/05/2024
AI, legal ethics, and navigating cultural complexities – oh my! This is just a taste of the cutting-edge topics in store at the ACC Annual Meeting in Nashville this October. Check out what's in store!
… ethics, and navigating cultural complexities – oh my! This is just a taste of the cutting-edge topics in store at the … Join a global community of over 2,500 in-house counsel for a showcase of transformative knowledge, networking, and … your spot at the forefront of legal innovation. Visit acc.com/annualmeeting for a full list of sessions and to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
Austria’s punctuality is renowned throughout the world. Punctuality, along with proper greetings, or Grüße, are forms of showing respect to other people while also gaining their respect. Always let your host introduce you. Shake hands with the people you meet and look them in the eye.
… Publication Date: 10/01/2018 Austria’s punctuality is renowned throughout the world. Punctuality, along with … you. Shake hands with the people you meet and look them in the eye. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … some of the finest hotel meeting rooms in Vienna — perfect for large conferences, corporate events, or small meetings. …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
07/01/2008

Tracking foreign subsidiaries is now a crucial element of compliance for any company, given the current global regulatory climate. In this article, get caught up on this important issue and how you can help manage a global portfolio of subsidiaries.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… A. Cutshaw June 30, 2008 Tracking foreign subsidiaries is now a crucial element of compliance for any company, given the current global regulatory climate. … of the respective jurisdictions. even where multinational com- panies have their own offices/opera- tions in foreign …
Event
Start Date: 02/04/2025 | 8:30 PM
… Chapter come together to honor outstanding individuals in the corporate counsel community. The 2025 ACC Idaho … then chosen from the pool of nominees to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their profession, … join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of this year's ACC Idaho Corporate Counsel Award recipients. Tuesday, …
Articles
James A. Nortz
04/01/2014

The author discusses a time when his company failed to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in this article he reflects on the role he played.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, … re- flecting on this very painful episode in my career, it is clear to me that this outcome was the result of a failure …
Articles
Karen Redford
01/01/2011

As in-house counsel, adopting a variety of roles is part of the job description. In this column, the author discusses the different hats she has grown accustomed to wearing throughout her career.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1, 2011 As in-house counsel, adopting a variety of roles is part of the job description. In this column, the author … redFord is vice president of legal and regulatory affairs for Bangor hydro electric company. She welcomes comments at kredford@bhe.com. I recently marked six years in my first (and so far …
Articles
Ron Pol
07/01/2011

This article takes a look at the role of external counsel and their effectiveness at doing a job well and billing a client fairly in the process.

… . … ACC Docket 20 July/August 2011 HEARsAy R esponsible for selecting ex- ternal counsel and managing how their advice is imple- mented, you don’t subscribe to the old “hands off” … law firms. He welcomes comments at ronald.pol@teamfactors.com. the best Clients and most Client-Focused Law Firms by …
… Geopolitical Challenges: How Legal Departments Lead in Times of Global Uncertainty Available On-Demand - … research conducted by Harvard Business School and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with ACC … assess, manage, and mitigate risks. Explore best practices for developing and implementing crisis response plans, …
Articles
James A. Nortz
02/01/2007

Discusses the general types of people that commit financial fraud and sets forth the conditions that tend to be present when fraud occurs.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… collar crime. The typical “fraudster” Golden explained, is a well-educated person, in a position of trust, with no … likely experienced all three conditions of the triangle. For those of you that have driven faster than the speed … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. James a. Nortz is a senior advisor for the ethics …
Articles
Iohann Le Frapper
05/01/2017

ACC Chair Iohann Le Frapper stresses the importance of being active and present in your legal in-house community.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Iohann Le Frapper ACC BOARD CHAIR Rapid … first became lawyers. How does one comply with regulations for things that have yet to be — or are in the process of … result of rapid changes, you’re not quite sure if the same is true today? In emerging markets where gray areas are much …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw - executive vice president and general counsel, Cajun Operating Company, d/b/a Church's Chicken
06/01/2009

The apparent pluses of outsourcing are cost efficiencies, preservation of time and speed of services. But a CLO must weigh the positives with the negatives.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… column regu- larly, you may be convinced that outsourcing is one of the great- est gifts to CLOs. yes, there are many … the positives with the negatives. I’ve often heard that for every ocean you cross, you have to add at least an extra … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com The Perils of Outsourcing By Kenneth A. CutshAw Kenneth …
… departments' compensation policies, practices and programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic ACC and Empight … & Practices. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a dramatic effect in the workplace with telework … when five or more organizations provided responses for a given statistic. 608 organizations ranging from small …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/31/2004

A license agreement in which licensor has developed and owns software and licensee wishes to obtain a license to the software, and the licensor wishes to grant such a license for the purposes set forth in this agreement. Software is provided to licensee in programmer form ("object code") and user oriented symbolic form ("source code").

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… License Agreement December 30, 2004 A license agreement in which licensor has developed and owns software and … software, and the licensor wishes to grant such a license for the purposes set forth in this agreement. Software is provided to licensee in programmer form ("object code") …
Program Materials
Carol Brani, Jason Epstein, Josh Torres
04/12/2016

Discuss provisions in cloud computing agreements that address sensitive issues, such as data ownership and protection, privacy and intellectual property. Obtain tips on negotiating liabilities and risks in cloud computing contracts — what provisions SaaS providers commonly include in agreements, provisions large customers typically request, which are negotiable and how to mitigate the impact of terms you cannot change.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Understand the Business Model Understand that the business is still developing and changing over time. Sometimes combo … Models (cont’d) Keep – I think this is a good basis for discussion. I also think this fits with the advanced … liability. Questions? Carol Brani, carol.brani@lexisnexis.com Jason Epstein, jason.epstein@nelsonmullins.com Josh …
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