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Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/09/2018
For those with ambitions to rise to the ranks of senior management, making the transition from in-house counsel to executive can seem like an overwhelming task. But it all begins with being a trusted confidant. During my years as in-house counsel, here’s how I have worked for and alongside the C-suite to become one of their most valuable resources.
… C-suite Elizabeth A. Colombo Publication Date: 02/09/2018 For those with ambitions to rise to the ranks of senior management, making the transition from in-house counsel to executive can seem like an overwhelming … becoming a valuable and trusted resource for the C-suite is as simple as the first:  perform. If you give senior …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
I’m speaking this week at the Alternative In-house Technology Summit in the United Kingdom. Consequently, I’ve been thinking about how technology can accelerate in-house performance.
… Date: 04/01/2017 I’m speaking this week at the Alternative In-house Technology Summit in the United Kingdom. … can accelerate in-house performance. Often, this is an area where simplicity gets overlooked in favour of … you have a highly inefficient contract management process, for example, address the underlying roadblocks before you …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/09/2017

This is a sample sales agreement regarding guestroom block and special group rates.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Special Group Rates Agreement February 9, 2017 This is a sample sales agreement regarding guestroom block and … guarantees that 1) these rates represent the lowest rate for a room block of comparable size booked over these dates, … without notice to Group and a commensurate reduction in Group’s rates. Hotel shall provide group weekly updates to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Richard Keady
10/19/2015

The content of this handout supplements the course materials on the drafting of dispute resolution clauses.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan
… Bird & Bird, Hong Kong 1 Introduction Asia accounts for an increasing share of global trade and foreign … means, only to discover later that its understanding is not shared after all. Problems are especially likely … Richard Keady, Partner Bird & Bird, Hong Kong 15 twobirds.com Bird & Bird LLP is a limited liability partnership, …
Articles
Gloria Santona
02/01/1998

Discusses effective approaches to keeping a law department competitive for the future.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… through an innovative partnership with out- Stanford is not sleepy little place With the side firms For more … In our case there were times we werent sure When we had com plicated tax matter we could spend week researching all … educated about the issues as result of the material on the website They will understand the key issues were going to …
Articles
Randall Morin, Kerry Flynn, Fangli Chen
and Eric Marandett
09/01/2013

Bringing a drug to market requires an extraordinary investment. In-house counsel at biotech and pharmaceutical companies routinely face the challenge of developing an IP strategy that maximizes an investment’s return. This is especially difficult when the market for approval of a drug is relatively small. This article provides an overview of the regulatory frameworks for orphan drugs in the United States and other developed and emerging markets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Australia, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United States
… an IP strategy that maximizes an investment’s return. This is especially difficult when the market for approval of a … of Intellectual Property at Shire HGT. rmorin@shire.com Kerry Flynn is vice president of Intellectual Property at … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Amy Burton Loggins and Joseph C. Sullivan
05/01/2015

A former employee is suing your company for improper termination. As in-house counsel you meticulously plan your company’s defense,including a detailed checklist of all discovery requests. But it all turns upside down when you discover that the IT department purged crucial emails and documents from the plaintiff in keeping with the company’s document retention policy. What now?

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Source: ACC Docket
… and Joseph C. Sullivan May 1, 2015 A former employee is suing your company for improper termination. As in-house … the claims asserted. A month or so later, you file the com- pany’s response to avoid a default sce- nario and, to … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2016

This is a sample services agreement between a company and supplier.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Between Company & Supplier October 20, 2016 This is a sample services agreement between a company and … shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in force for [Optional 1: [NUMBER OF YEARS 1] years] OR [Option 2: …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample consulting services agreement where the consultant is a supplier-type organization.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Company and Supplier October 18, 2016 This is a sample consulting services agreement where the … shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain in force for [DURATION]. Contract Documents: The Agreement consists of …
Articles
U.S. Department of Justice
09/09/2015

This is a memorandum from the Deputy Attorney General concerning individual accountability for corporate wrongdoing.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing Author U.S. Department of Justice September 9, 2015 This is a memorandum from the Deputy Attorney General concerning … tirelessly on corporate investigations, particularly in the aftermath of the financial crisis. One of the most …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/10/2017

This is a sample policy to combat anti-corruption.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Policy to Combat Anti-Corruption April 10, 2017 This is a sample policy to combat anti-corruption. Resource … Combating corruption. [COMPANY] (the " Company ") operates in a wide range of legal and business environments, many of … standards of ethical conduct, including a zero tolerance for bribery and corruption. Throughout its operations, the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/01/2014

Alternative Fee Arrangements ("AFAs") are increasingly becoming an effective tool for in-house legal departments to use in lowering outside legal spending and adding some predictability to anticipated costs on a given matter.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ("AFAs") are increasingly becoming an effective tool for in-house legal departments to use in lowering outside legal … the outcome of a matter in appropriate circumstances. This is why AFAs are an important element included in the Model …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/14/2023
7 pages

This is a sample supply chain - supplier code of conduct policy. The sample policy includes provisions regarding ethical sourcing (conflict minerals, child labor, land rights), employment practices, information protection, and anti-corruption.

… Supplier Code of Conduct Policy July 14, 2023 7 pages This is a sample supply chain - supplier code of conduct policy. … to applying high standards of ethics and business conduct in every country in which we operate and within every … of compulsory education; or (iii) the minimum legal age for employment under Applicable Law, whichever is greater. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/20/2017

This is a sample cross purchase agreement where it is the desire of the Shareholders to place reasonable restriction and safeguards upon the transfer or alienations of the common stock of the Company and to provide for the orderly termination of its activities in certain events.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Cross Purchase Agreement January 20, 2017 This is a sample cross purchase agreement where it is the desire … of the common stock of the Company and to provide for the orderly termination of its activities in certain events. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

Purchase Agreement (New Zealand)

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: New Zealand
… 17 2.6 No Trustee or Nominee 17 2.7 Condition 18 2.8 Date for Fulfilment 18 2.9 Reasonable Steps to Satisfy Condition … of Documents 25 4.3 Payment at Closing 26 4.4 Default in Closing 27 4.5 Company Documents and Records 27 5 CONDUCT … the Purchaser's obligations under this Agreement. IT IS AGREED between the Parties as follows: 1. INTERPRETATION …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
10/20/2014

This skeleton Service Level Agreement (SLA) is drafted under English law and provides for the accrual and calculation of service credits in the event that the service provider fails to meet or exceed certain agreed performance targets.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… 20, 2014 This skeleton Service Level Agreement (SLA) is drafted under English law and provides for the accrual and calculation of service credits in the event that the service provider fails to meet or …
Articles
06/06/2017

As a legal operations professional, you know technology can make the team more efficient and collaborative, and save the company money, but how do you measure the amount?

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Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Building the Business Case for Your ROT: Return on Technology June 6, 2017 As a legal … into a more strategic role THE GENERAL COUNSEL’S ROLE IS EXPANDING The Public, which is more apt to scrutinize … 2017 Compliance Operations CONTACT US: INFO@MITRATECH.COM OUR MISSION To help companies across the globe break down …
Articles
07/15/2015
3 pages

This is a guide to help private sector (i.e. non-governmental) employees determine whether a discharge may be in violation of New York law and where to seek further assistance and information.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Can You Be Fired? July 15, 2015 3 pages This is a guide to help private sector (i.e. non-governmental) … employees determine whether a discharge may be in violation of New York law and where to seek further … employee has the right to sue his or her employer for damages and/or reinstatement. 1. If you are a member of a …
Articles
Jon A. Halter, Patrick J. Lewis, and Rajvi Patel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
01/30/2017

This article navigates the challenges of Chinese acquisitions of United States insurers.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, Hong Kong, United States
… J. Lewis New York Rajvi Patel New York This article is from Skadden’s 2017 Insights. Chinese investment in the … in U.S. insurance companies. Regulatory Considerations for Chinese Insurance Investors US State Insurance Approvals … Square New York, NY 10 0 3 6 212.73 5.3 0 0 0 skadden.com 2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates …
Advocacy Filings
04/05/2002

Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes CLE requirements, professional responsibility exam and character and fitness application.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 4, 2002 Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes … its report to the Council of the Virginia State Bar for comment and approval of its proposal— the mandatory … dealing with their licensure. The result of these efforts is a Task Force report recommending that in-house counsel …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/25/2015

Individual Employment Agreement for Indefinite Term (Mexico)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Policies, and Contracts Individual Employment Agreement for Indefinite Term (Mexico) March 25, 2015 Individual … The representative of Employer states that his principal is a company duly organized and existent under the laws of … that he has the knowledge, ability and experience required in order to fill the position of [POSITION] of Employer. In
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/17/2016

This is a sample consulting agreement where the consultant agrees to render services in connection with certain litigation and other legal transactions for the company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Regarding Litigation October 17, 2016 This is a sample consulting agreement where the consultant agrees to render services in connection with certain litigation and other legal transactions for the company. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employment separation agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Separation Agreement May 28, 2017 This is a sample employment separation agreement. Resource Details … ("Agreement") between (the “Company”) and (“Employee”). In exchange for their promises to each other, set forth below, the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/13/2017

This is a sample lease agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Landlord Lease Agreement April 13, 2017 This is a sample lease agreement. Resource Details Interest Area: … hereafter), the Lessee, entered into this Lease Agreement for purposes of leasing certain part of the premises at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (as described in detail in the exhibit hereto) for office and storage space …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/03/2017

This is a sample secondment agreement where the Employer has invested in the Company and has a business interest in supporting the Company's business operations, including contributing expertise and know-how.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Secondment Agreement February 3, 2017 This is a sample secondment agreement where the Employer has invested in the Company and has a business interest in supporting the … to, and wish to facilitate, such temporary assignments. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/25/2016

This is a sample statement of work between a company and vendor.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of Work Between Company and Vendor October 25, 2016 This is a sample statement of work between a company and vendor. … this SOW therein. Capitalized terms not defined in this SOW have the meanings ascribed to them in the … These Services shall be provided by Vendor to Company for the purposes of [PURPOSE OF SERVICES]. Vendor shall …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/04/2017

This is a sample secondment agreement between a company and employee.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employee Secondment Agreement February 4, 2017 This is a sample secondment agreement between a company and … Employee is employed by Employer. B Employer has invested in the Company and has a business interest in supporting the … to, and wish to facilitate, such temporary assignments. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
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Articles
Henry Koltys, Ellen McLaughlin, and Marianne Spencer
02/01/1997

This article highlights areas where the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and state workers' compensation laws overlap and conflict and offers practical considerations for employers.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… overlap and conflict and offers practical considerations for employers. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment and … does not necessarily mean compliance with all three This is an area fraught with highly charged emotions involving an … the less restrictive require ments of the ADA and workers com pensation statutes Using checklist or decision tree will …
Articles
Allen & Overy
07/01/2013

Indemnities feature in many commercial contracts, but there are a number of common misconceptions about their nature, which can lead to surprising outcomes if claims under them are made or challenged. This article answers frequently asked questions, clears up some misunderstandings, and considers how the English courts have interpreted indemnities over the years. It also includes some drafting tips to help ensure the indemnity in your contract provides the protection you expect.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… membership . … © Allen & Overy LLP 2013 www.allenovery.com Indemnities feature in many commercial contracts, but … of indemnities, however, is less clear and even leading academics have commented on … an indemnity is construed as a debt claim or as a claim for damages for breach of contract. If the claim is construed …
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