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Q&A with Danielle Roland on the ACC In-house Certification Program
Publication Date: 03/09/2022
You need to be able to show your worth to the company as an in-house, otherwise the company can just as easily outsource work to an outside firm.

#ACCDocket #ACCEducation
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Q&A with Danielle Roland on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … Roland, legal counsel, Schuler Incorporated Canton, is learning more and moving her career ahead with the ACC … why are these skills — or core competencies — essential for in-house success? You need to be able to show your worth …
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How-To Manual on Creating and Maintaining an Anti-Corruption Compliance Program
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
While the nature and extent of any compliance program must be tailored to specific operational and geographic risk factors, certain steps and components of any effective compliance program are universal. This article provides a step-by-step approach to designing and implementing an anticorruption compliance program.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… company’s third-party partners. Clarity. A code of conduct is the cornerstone of any compliance efforts, and internal … The FCPA also requires issuers whose securities are listed in the United States to devise and maintain accurate books … Commission (SEC) jointly enforce the FCPA. Penalties for FCPA noncompliance are severe. The average cost of …
Press Release
ACC Honors Outstanding Leadership Achievements of the Year
10/16/2017
… Bay Area , ACC Southern California , and ACC New Jersey For more information about ACC's award winners, visit www.acc.com/awards . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common …
Press Release
Latest ACC Flash Poll Examines Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Training for Over 400 In-House Lawyers
05/18/2020
… member flash poll to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members. This poll focused on how education and … of COVID-19. The full results 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 .   … …
ACC News
Latest ACC Flash Poll Examines Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Training for Over 400 In-House Lawyers
05/18/2020
… member flash poll to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members. This poll focused on how education and … of COVID-19. The full results 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 . … …
ACC News
ACC and Empsight Launch 2022 Law Department Compensation Survey
05/12/2022
… Survey . The Survey, which opened on May 3 and is scheduled to close on June 3, enables both individual … administrative support. The Survey can be taken on ACC’s website at www.acc.com/compensation . The link will direct participants to …
Docket Article
How to Boost Business — and Employee Morale — by Partnering with Your Law Firm
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
Being a good in-house lawyer is no longer enough — law departments need to work with dynamic outside firms to deliver results. So, how can legal departments identify a trusted advisor?
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
… Michael Wippler Publication Date: 10/01/2019 Being a good in-house lawyer is no longer enough — law departments need to work with … growth, is innovative, and offers meaningful opportunities for social interaction. With these two challenges in mind, …
Docket Article
8 Techniques to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Publication Date: 10/11/2022
Vendavo’s Senior Legal Counsel Elizabeth A. Colombo shares ways to master imposter syndrome as your career progresses. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… present well. As you leave the meeting, however, your mind is flooded with thoughts like, “Did I sound stupid? What if … Please see an expert if you want to explore this topic in more depth and/or explore therapies like cognitive … can exist in people who don’t have the requisite skills for some role they assume and try to convince others they do …
Docket Article
Federal enforcement trends in the cryptocurrency sphere
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
Although virtual currencies proliferate across the market, there remains much confusion about what exactly constitutes a cryptocurrency, how its value is determined, and how cryptocurrencies can be used. Facebook’s recent announcement that it intends to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, has put the topic of cryptocurrencies front and center and has drawn heightened attention to the need for regulation in this space. Increasing enforcement actions demonstrate that policing cryptocurrencies is becoming a priority for a number of federal agencies, from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Federal enforcement trends in the cryptocurrency sphere Sarah Paul Sarah Chaudhry … what exactly constitutes a cryptocurrency, how its value is determined, and how cryptocurrencies can be used. … and center and has drawn heightened attention to the need for regulation in this space. Increasing enforcement actions …
Docket Article
The Evolution of Electronic Signatures in the United States and Canada
Publication Date: 05/01/2015
Digitalization imposes, and almost automatically requires, the use of electronic signatures. An overview of the North American legal framework illustrates certain technicalities and misconceptions related to e-signatures.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Electronic signatures have been around for many years. In fact, one would be surprised to know that … consists of affixing a tag to a document (whose support is electronic, i.e. PDF) to express consent. More … Bank of Canada and cofounder of legal tech start-up Lexop.com. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those …
Docket Article
Day in the Life: Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Join Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson, corporate attorney at Asset Marketing Services, LLC, as she kickstarts a productive day, navigates her busy work schedule, and balances family time with her husband Jordan.
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… Docket Article Day in the Life: Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson Sawyer Lyn … off. We get out of bed and I pack lunch and make coffee for Jordan, my husband. Once everything is ready, I usher him out the door for work.   5:30 am  I …
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ESG’s Renewed Focus on Civic Responsibility
Publication Date: 03/10/2021
Civic responsibility is taking center stage in ESG discussions, especially for institutional investors.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
… Cappucci Publication Date: 03/10/2021 Civic responsibility is taking center stage in ESG discussions, especially for institutional investors. Resource Details Interest Area: …
Docket Article
Tech Toolbox: Getting Focused with Contextual Computing
Publication Date: 07/20/2021
Our devices should help us stay focused, not distract us. Contextual computing is a promising step in that direction.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… us stay focused, not distract us. Contextual computing is a promising step in that direction. Resource Details Interest Area: … and unscheduled meetings and phone calls constantly vie for our attention. On top of that, we have trained ourselves …
Docket Article
Top 10 Habits of Successful Corporate Counsel: #2 Be Uber Effective by Knowing the Business and Going to the Scene of the Accident
Publication Date: 12/16/2024
By immersing yourself in the business, in-house counsel can provide valuable and effective legal advice shares GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by New Africa / Shutterstock.com Uber had a problem. The startup company providing rides … than the driver experience. Without drivers, there is no Uber.  Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, needed to tackle … many fixes including: Simplifying a single sign up for rides and deliveries. Providing visibility on destination …
Docket Article
Data-based DEI Initiatives in Human Resources
Publication Date: 07/18/2022
Know the data you need to acquire to set up a thoughtful and deliberate —and legally compliant — DE&I program with your HR department. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #DE&I
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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Data-based DEI Initiatives in Human Resources Association of Corporate Counsel … before starting a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential toward setting the right direction for human resources (HR) from hiring to daily management.   …
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General Counsel and Influence – The Seat at the Table
Publication Date: 08/01/2017
As I recall my early days in the Sunoco law department, Don was the quintessential role model for today’s general counsel. About 37 years ago, he reported directly to Sunoco’s CEO from an office only a few feet away.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 08/01/2017 As I recall my early days in the Sunoco law department, Don was the quintessential role model for today’s general counsel. About 37 years ago, he reported … Source: ACC Docket … This issue of the  ACC Docket  is dedicated in honor of one of ACC’s founders, Donald P. …
Docket Article
The Biggest Risk is Not Being in the Room
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
As lawyers, mitigating and managing risk is as much a part of our daily routines as getting a cup of tea or coffee in the morning — that is to say, it’s automatic. It’s what the lawyer in the room is expected to do. And of course we take it a step further, not only using our analysis to let our executives and board members know when a business move may give rise to material risks — but also applying our “solutions-focus” lens to help them figure out how to advance business objectives in a way that matches the organization’s risk appetite.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article The Biggest Risk is Not Being in the Room Anneliese Reinhold Publication Date: 12/01/2019 … assessing, mitigating, or managing it — is the top concern for board directors. Not surprisingly, the survey also found …
Docket Article
2020 Top 10 30-Something: Bassel C. Korkor
Publication Date: 07/01/2020
When it comes to risk management, it is impossible to separate legal or regulatory compliance from technology, declares Bassel C. Korkor. True to this maxim, Bassel leverages emerging technology to help businesses meet compliance obligations and manage risk effectively.
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… Date: 07/01/2020 When it comes to risk management, it is impossible to separate legal or regulatory compliance from … effectively. It’s a strategy he’s employed throughout his in-house career as vice president of risk management at … and access history. Automating internal controls allows for more efficient regulatory compliance oversight. In …
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2012 Top 10 30-Something: Julie Pradel
Publication Date: 07/01/2012
In her role, Pradel has assisted in several multimillion-dollar pipeline expansion projects and the transfer and sale of onshore transportation and gathering assets. She is heavily involved in advising Williams on commercial, contract, and regulatory and compliance issues. To be successful, Pradel says first and foremost, she has to be approachable and have integrity.
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… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 07/01/2012 In her role, Pradel has assisted in several … sale of onshore transportation and gathering assets. She is heavily involved in advising Williams on commercial, … midstream and pipeline industry, and its structure calls for Julie Pradel to constantly communicate with business …
Docket Article
4 Reasons to Consider Teaching Law in a Business School
Publication Date: 07/26/2023
How is teaching law in a business school different from teaching in a law school? University of Michigan professor George Siedel explains why in-house lawyers are a perfect fit for the position. #ACCDocket #inhouse
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… School George Siedel Publication Date: 07/26/2023 How is teaching law in a business school different from teaching … Siedel explains why in-house lawyers are a perfect fit for the position. #ACCDocket #inhouse Resource Details … Docket … Banner artwork by Biscotto Design / Shutterstock.com ACC has a wonderful Career Development Section that …
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Learn Your World: Spain
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
In December 2018, Spain passed Organic Law 3/2018, covering the protection of personal data and guarantee of digital rights. The law implements provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and institutes the right of employees to disconnect from work during non-working hours. This digital rights law aims to protect workers’ downtime, family time, privacy, and improve work-life balance.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 07/06/2019 In December 2018, Spain passed Organic Law 3/2018, covering … to disconnect, Organic Law 3/2018 sets the minimum age for autonomous consent at 14 years old regarding processing … improve work-life balance. Spain’s right to disconnect law is the first of its kind in the country but not in the …
Docket Article
Day In The Life: Jacob Kojfman
Publication Date: 04/19/2024
Get a glimpse into Jacob Kojfman's busy life as he describes his day as a family man and senior legal counsel at The Co-operators Group Ltd. #ACCDocket #DITL #contracts
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… or read whatever book I’m working through. These days it is “ Good Power ” by Ginni Rommetty, and “ Klan War ” about … taking on the Ku Klux Klan. MariVolkoff / Shutterstock.com 7:00 am Depending on my meeting schedule, workload, and … see which of my internal clients have responded to my asks for more information and details about what I’m working on …
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Start Date: 01/12/2025 | 10:14 PM
… Events We're in our Annual Conference through mid-October! Check back for program postings from mid-October on soon!! Start Date: … in our Annual Conference through mid-October! Check back for program postings from mid-October on soon!! …
Articles
“Lost in Translation”: Dealing with Interpretation Issues in International Litigation (United States)
Peter J. Stern and Lucia E. Ballard, Morrison & Foerster LLP
02/22/2013

This brief overview (QuickCounsel) examines the use of interpreters in civil litigation in the United States, focusing in particular on depositions, including the use of "check" interpreters. The article concludes with thoughts on how to handle commonly occurring interpretation issues.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles “Lost in Translation”: Dealing with Interpretation Issues in … do not speak English. In all other cases , determining who is entitled to an interpreter - and how the interpreter should be deployed - is reserved for the court's discretion. If the court deems an interpreter …
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Implementing a Monetary Docking Policy to Discourage Lateness (US)
02/24/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Employment & Labor Law discussion forum, addresses whether a monetary docking policy to discourage lateness can be implemented under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup Comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.   Question: I have a … this type of docking was found to be illegal. I looked for about an hour and didn't stumble across anything. Is anyone aware of any case where similar fines were found to …
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Master Service Agreement for Multiple, Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
03/23/2023

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether a holding company should enter into one or multiple Master Service Agreements ("MSAs") with its subsidiaries and suppliers, as well as best practices for mitigating potential liability. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Corporate and Securities Law ACC Network.*

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Qatar, Global
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… Articles Master Service Agreement for Multiple, Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries March 23, 2023 This … Securities Law ACC Network.* This resource was published in 2015, republished in 2023. *(Permission was received from … apply to all of our subsidiaries on the grounds that it is more efficient, and because as the aggregate book of …
Articles
Employees Calling Out “Sick” (United States)
06/12/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) seeks advice in dealing with employees regularly calling in "sick" near weekends and holidays. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law and Small Law Department ACC Networks.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) seeks advice in dealing with employees regularly calling in "sick" near … it. Our employee handbook only requires doctor's notes for 3+ days absences. The employees seem to be okay with … without having a specific policy on that, but because it is disruptive. i Response #2: You take disciplinary action …
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Value Champion - AbbVie
… AbbVie Turning eDiscovery Operations into an Asset AbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company that was formed in 2013 after a split from Abbott Laboratories.  At the time … and that data would often need to be re-processed for subsequent litigation. The team’s initial foray into …
ACC News
Industry-Leading Legal Benchmarking Survey from ACC and Major, Lindsey & Africa Shows that Median Total Legal Spend Increased, Driven Mostly by Larger Companies
06/13/2023
… 19 percent of departments reported that compliance is a separate department that reports to Legal. Therefore, in … and company type — are available for purchase on ACC’s  website . ### About ACC Research:  ACC Research provides … market leadership. For more information, visit  www.acc.com  and follow ACC on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Facebook …
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Mystery at 30 Rock: A Night of Sleuthing and Networking
Start Date: 01/29/2025 | 6:30 PM
… … Sheppard Mullin 30 Rockefeller Plaza 24th Floor New York, NY, USA 10112 … 6431 … Mystery at 30 Rock: A Night …
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