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05/19/2016

Schoenefeld Amicus Brief

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… My Resources … 11-4283-cv � United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit � � (.$7(5,1$�6&+2(1()(/'��� … CURIAE1 The Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) is a global bar association of over 40,000 in-house attorneys … Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-4103 sarwal@acc.com w.ackerman@acc.com Counsel for Amicus Curiae Association …
Articles
National Association of Corporate Directors
02/24/2015
6 pages

During this meeting of the National Association of Corporate Directors, delegates shared their experiences and lessons learned from their current and previous board and executive roles. This article presents the key takeaways from the discussion.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Onboarding Practices Introduction Joining a new board is daunting for all new directors, regardless of what stage they have … at a meeting of the NACD Nominating and Governance Com- mittee Chair Advisory Council, cohosted by Heidrick & …
… About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common … and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations … in-house counsel. ® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . #          …
Articles
Thomas M. Frederico and Tisha L. Morris
07/01/1997

At times, the Bankruptcy Code’s preference provisions may seem to be aimed at unfairly penalizing the creditor. It may be hard to believe the congressional intent of preference avoidance in bankruptcy was to equalize distribution of payments to similarly situated creditors of a debtor - and even harder to explain it to your client! Planning ahead, implementing adequate precautionary measures, and exercising your rights as a creditor, however, will make the preference laws less perplexing. Thomas Federico, of Dobbs International Services, Inc. and Tisha Morris lead the way.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… RIGHTS theP Explaining to your credit department that your com pany is being sued because it received payment on ajust and honest … may actually ben efit from the preference provisions for example when the debtor forgoes payment to pay other …
Program Materials
Ronald R. Denton - business services manager, ConocoPhillips; Julie S. Mazza - corporate counsel, manager law firm partnering, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company; and J. Henry Walker - chief litigation counsel, BellSouth Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation describing the importance and implementation a litigation metrics management system.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 304:Litigation Management-Using Metrics to Demonstrate … the data to emphasize achievements? � What are the rewards for meeting the goals? ACC's 2004 ANNUAL MEETING THE NEW FACE …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2021
The likelihood of disagreement, and the severity of consequences, is never greater than in the pressure-cooker environment of a crisis. Understanding how communications professionals interact with in-house counsel is part of the solution.
… Article How to Balance Legal and Communication Advice in a Crisis Tony Jaques Publication Date: 01/19/2021 The … of disagreement, and the severity of consequences, is never greater than in the pressure-cooker environment of a … Almost every lawyer emphasized what they saw as the need for certainty before communicating during a crisis. This …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2023
Supply chain woes are far from over. JELD-WEN's VP, AGC, and Chief Compliance Officer Andrew M. Rink and Jay Rogers, partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, diagnose the fate of globalization.. #ACC #ACCDocket #SupplyChain
… Docket … Banner artwork by greenbutterfly / Shutterstock.com As the COVID-19 pandemic has waned, many international … trade lawyers may have begun to think globalization is back on track. It is tempting to believe that we are … according to which, each country makes products solely for which it has a “comparative advantage.” Not so fast. One …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/18/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro describes the different shaped lawyers and how in-house counsel can discover what framework best suits them. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Bibadash / Shutterstock.com The human-centered characteristics of different shaped … the in-house landscape has changed and a successful lawyer is one who works collaboratively across the business and … Carrel described the model as: An agile competency model for the 21st-century legal professional that reflects and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
Matt Nolan likes a good opportunity. He’ll rarely turn it down. That’s how he went from the 38,000-person town of Muskegon, Michigan, which is on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, to the 24 million-person metropolis of Shanghai.
… from the 38,000-person town of Muskegon, Michigan, which is on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, to the 24 … is Dow Corning’s manager of governance and compliance for Greater China. When Cornell Boggs became the silicon producer’s general counsel in 2012, he met with Nolan and other members of his legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/19/2021
Instead of overthinking the minutiae, embrace your business side and focus on the solution.
… Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com It’s not uncommon for attorneys to be told, in admiring tones, by complete … that they wish they had attended law school. Our reply is often an exasperated: “Why?!” Followed by their proud …
Program Materials
Madwicks Lawyers
02/21/2018

In this presentation, topics such as employee entitlements and how they accrue, sale of business/impact on employees and entitlement upon termination will be discussed.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel for in-house counsel ACC Australia CPD presentation Brought … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with: acla.acc.com Share your comments and photos using #byinhouse Employee … of 4 weeks per annum (or 5 weeks per annum if the employee is a shiftworker)  Entitlement accrues progressively during …
Program Materials
Michael F. Cunningham - assistant vice president, staff counsel, Infinity Insurance Group; Michael S. Houlden - managing attorney, American International Group, Inc.; Brian T. Kenner - vice president, staff legal services, Zurich; and M. Joseph Meynier, IV - managing attorney, Progressive Insurance Company
04/20/2004

A presentation on metrics methodologies.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 209:Metrics Methodologies Michael F. Cunningham Assistant … F. Cunningham is assistant vice president, staff counsel for Infinity Insurance Company in Birmingham, Alabama. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
Properly analyzing invoices is critical to managing and controlling outside counsel spend. This column will focus on methods to manage legal invoicing, with a specific focus on reducing the administrative burden of in-house attorneys.
… Publication Date: 12/09/2020 Properly analyzing invoices is critical to managing and controlling outside counsel … a specific focus on reducing the administrative burden of in-house attorneys. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … firms provide services to law departments, and they bill for their time and expenses. In case you have not heard, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Erica Zinkie: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and senior vice president — legal & compliance, at OneDigital. Quirky, flexible, and strong, Erica forged her own path to in-house law and is proud of it! #ACCDocket #Top30s #BigLaw #inhouse
… Quirky, flexible, and strong, Erica forged her own path to in-house law and is proud of it! #ACCDocket #Top30s #BigLaw #inhouse Resource … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/19/2022
Publicly-traded companies should prepare for an uptick in both enforcement actions and private litigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. #ACCDocket #esg #risk
… Date: 07/19/2022 Publicly-traded companies should prepare for an uptick in both enforcement actions and private litigation by the US … markets the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making good on its promise to focus on environmental, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2017
Virtual and augmented reality are hot topics right now, and for good reason. In the near future, they could dramatically impact us in both our personal lives and in our corporate law practices.
… and augmented reality are hot topics right now, and for good reason. In the near future, they could dramatically impact us in both … virtual reality. The most familiar AR hardware example is Google Glass, which made headlines several years ago …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
As in-house counsel, we all understand the importance of a well-run and well-managed legal department. It is essential that we show the business our value, while controlling costs, continuously improving and constantly innovating.
… of a well-run and well-managed legal department. It is essential that we show the business our value, while … to medium- sized law departments and obtaining buy-in for incorporating a legal operations function. According to … like yours that formed successful partnerships at acc.com/valuechampions . Global business is constantly evolving. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/22/2020
It’s hard turning off work mode during the pandemic. Since working from home for the past few months, you've become a closet workaholic. Literally a closet, because that was the only place you could get enough solitude to make a feasible home office.
… Docket Article In-house at Home: Avoiding Burnout When Working from Home … off work mode during the pandemic. Since working from home for the past few months, you've become a closet workaholic. … Development Source: ACC Docket … “In-house at Home” is a new column about working from home, inspired by the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/25/2017
Here are some practical ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your legal practice.
… Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … “Ask Aliya” is a column for lawyers who are the first legal hire at their company and … questions for startups answered, email  aramji@figure1.com  with "Ask Aliya" in the subject line. Dear Aliya, Given …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/25/2018
My roadmap focused on developing a business mindset, a professional reputation outside the company, and the necessary legal skills. The following activities helped me achieve the required mindset. In fact, these are great ways to make yourself an instrumental member of the business's trusted legal team.
… Development Source: ACC Docket … It can be a challenge for a litigator to expand their in-house responsibilities to … started my legal career as a law firm litigator, this is something I've faced and overcome. Since my previous litigation column for  ACCDocket.com , I have taken the role of general counsel and corporate …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/07/2023
Your personal integrity is what sets you apart from all others. Learn how to deal with your values at work in this Career Path series, The ABCs of Work by James Bellerjeau.
… Publication Date: 08/07/2023 Your personal integrity is what sets you apart from all others. Learn how to deal … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is about the importance of Integrity . Last … to believe firmly in it. But, it is most helpful to allow for the possibility that our opinion may be wrong. For more …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/24/2023
Do a good job, and be grateful for what you have as you grow says Career Path author James Bellerjeau in The ABCs of Work series.
#ACCDocket #abcsofwork
… Date: 07/24/2023 Do a good job, and be grateful for what you have as you grow says Career Path author James … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is doing a Good Job .  Last time we talked about Fakery , in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/02/2023
The best in-house counsel learn to jealously guard their time and parcel it out according to pre-determined priorities, according to Career Path columnist writes James Bellerjeau in his ABCs of Work series.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today’s topic explores the benefits of finding Quiet in … workday. Last time we discussed the many reasons to Pray for good outcomes at work. Today we examine how finding … in without deadline or external stress. Alas, someone is usually clamoring for a quick answer. They don’t want the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/13/2023
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau explains the importance of knowing and understanding your worth in this Career Path series, The ABCs of Work by James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #Abcsofwork
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain /  Shutterstock.com Today we examine how to calculate your Worth at work and … Your company suffers disruption while your position is unfilled and while your successor is getting trained. Your … Understand your worth and how much effort it will take for your company to replace someone as valuable as you. FGC / …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
Instead of waiting for an outside occurrence such as company merger or sale, a layoff or unexpected job opportunity to move the needle on our careers, we should take it upon ourselves to regularly conduct an assessment of where we are and whether or not we still want to be there.
… Delahunty Publication Date: 12/01/2018 Instead of waiting for an outside occurrence such as company merger or sale, a … auto insurance; and every year the premium rates increase. In the three months leading up to the renewal, I also receive … do I want?” And then: “What do I need to do to get it?” Is what you are doing today still satisfying and challenging …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
I joined ACC for the resources and stayed for the people. I actually think the committee has helped me more in a personal and professional development context than in my career.
… Counsel Publication Date: 06/01/2017 I joined ACC for the resources and stayed for the people. I actually think the committee has helped me more in a personal and professional development context than in my … and your law department. My undergraduate degree is in Japanese language literature and cultural studies from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
We all have the tools to create, execute, and realize what we really want.
… I also regularly attend the “mother” of all conferences for in-house counsel: the ACC Annual Conference. (P.S. Hope to … quality time with a friend and perhaps learn something new, even if I am quite far down the road of my career path. …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
This TOO shall pass. It may take a day, a week, a month, maybe even a year but this moment, this difficulty, this person will pass on or grow up. And so will you.
… ACC Docket … I had the opportunity to spend two weeks in Europe with some friends many years ago. In addition to … stops. Walking down the street, another friend was pursued for three blocks by a man trying to sell him “gold” jewelry. … either they move on or we do and the universe’s balance is restored. But what about times when the uncomfortableness …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
The Competition Bureau released updated draft Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (IPEGs) for public consultation, and is seeking comments on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015.
… draft Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (IPEGs) for public consultation, and is seeking comments on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015. Resource … on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015. The analytical framework in this draft is similar to the September 2014 version, …
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