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Advocacy Filings
09/17/2014
4 pages

ACC Comments to Wisconsin re: pro bono

Resource Details
Region: United States
… of Corporate Counsel and Wisconsin Chief Legal Officers for strengthening Wisconsin’s commitment to allow registered … who need legal services but cannot afford to pay. ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common … Strategist Association of Corporate Counsel sarwal@acc.com Athenee Lucas Immediate Past Chair & Advocacy Liaison ACC …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Cindy Buchko, Robert Johnson, Craig Johnson, Thomas Warren
10/19/2015

This is an energy project contracting fundamentals checklist.

… Craig Johnson, Thomas Warren October 19, 2015 This is an energy project contracting fundamentals checklist. … © 2015 Association of Corporate Counsel Boilerplate for Boilermakers: Fundamentals of Energy Project Contracting … to structure the JV and any LNG sales transactions in a tax-efficient manner? � Have you negotiated property tax …
Articles
Kenneth A. Cutshaw
10/01/2012

Attracted by higher savings in such onshore/ near-shore locations, along with the benefits of servicing clients within the same time zone, law firms have started to invest in onshore services alongside traditional overseas and offshore options. This article addresses how law firms and LPOs can best mold themselves for such a market.

… addresses how law firms and LPOs can best mold themselves for such a market. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial … . … ACC Docket 24 October 2012 Hearsay KEnnETH A. CuTSHAw is the former executive vice president and chief legal … services. He can be contacted at kencutshaw@gmail.com. I n 2011, there was a shift in the economy, showing a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/29/2017

This is a sample software license agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Software License Agreement July 29, 2017 This is a sample software license agreement. Resource Details … NOT CONTINUE, RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND, OR DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE PRODUCT. Single … license to use the [COMPANY] software ("Software") in object code form solely on a single central processing …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
Some people enjoy reading novels or self-help books. Others devour historic drama, mysteries, poetry, or magazines.
… Docket Article The Ugly Truth: Diversity in Fortune 500 Companies Unmasked Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom … devour historic drama, mysteries, poetry, or magazines. As for the authors of this article? We enjoy reading company … work in a pleasant and dignified environment that is safe and without harassment, coercion, or abuse of any …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/26/2022
Excel but remember if you over-do it, you may burn out. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Source: ACC Docket … “Too good at your job,” you wonder. “Is that even a thing?” Believe it or not, there are ways in which stellar performance may create some unintended consequences. You can decide for yourself whether the benefits of being a super-employee …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/16/2023
No matter how strong your presentation skills, you can always get better. ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau offers some updates to Aristotle’s 2,000-year-old tips in this Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel series. #ACCDocket #career #persuasion #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by thelefty / Shutterstock.com If you want to know which students will become successful … lawyers, it turns out the law school admissions test is not the best predictor. A few years ago professors … better predictors of career success. The whole list makes for interesting reading. Today, I want to focus on one set of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
For decades, the US healthcare industry has engaged in repeated self-destructive behavior.
… the Same Mistakes Jim Nortz Publication Date: 12/01/2018 For decades, the US healthcare industry has engaged in repeated self-destructive behavior. Resource Details … land. We do this because it’s easy and the real solution is hard. It is past time to recognize the primary root cause …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
One of my mantras is: “Never skimp on technology or education.” If you want your team to do exceptional things, you simply have to provide the tools.
… Roellig Publication Date: 07/01/2018 One of my mantras is: “Never skimp on technology or education.” If you want … connectivity to data, documents, and external resources. For hardware at a fixed location, every professional needs … second or third screen is minimal, and it will be paid for in the first month due to the efficiency of not having to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
While serving as senior safety, health and environmental counsel for a multinational specialty chemical company, a vice president named “Jim” came to my office and spoke the magic words that always get a corporate counsel’s attention: “I think we have a big problem. We need to talk.”
… serving as senior safety, health and environmental counsel for a multinational specialty chemical company, a vice … problem. We need to talk.” Jim and I sat down at a table in my office. He explained that a mass balance calculation … in itself would not necessarily have been a problem. It is possible to obtain a permit for such emissions. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/15/2023
Time: We waste it well until it’s gone. How do you decide the best way to spend it? #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Branko Devic / Shutterstock.com This article is not about sports, even though it might seem like it. This … not about personal fitness, although you could be forgiven for thinking so.   Today's article is about making use of our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2023
GCs offer tips for handling recent bank crises, including staying calm, understanding your company’s risk profile, and evaluating your vendors (including banks). #ACCDocket #crisismanagement #SVBcollapse #BankCrash
… Michael Greene Publication Date: 05/04/2023 GCs offer tips for handling recent bank crises, including staying calm, … Docket … Banner artwork by Below the Sky / Shutterstock.com Whether facilitating financing, evaluating vendor … and develop a plan The best advice for in-house counsel is “don’t panic,” James Goepel, general counsel and director …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2020
The coronavirus work from home mandates have shown us that no matter how far apart we are physically, we’re all still very much connected. Remote communication tools bring us together, but new legal leaders still need to ask the right questions, actively listen to others, and set aside any assumptions to accurately assess the lay of the land.
… ACC Docket … COVID-19 has created new work realities for legal professionals who require enhanced remote … response. One of your first goals as a new legal leader is to understand the company’s organizational structure and … they are built to reinforce. Also, you need the buy-in and support of others when advocating for and rolling …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2018
In the second part of this two-part series on the ASC 606, Litigation Columnist Noah Webster delves into the considerations for recognizing revenue from settlement contracts, the two distinctions of IP licenses, and more.
… and IP Licenses Noah Webster Publication Date: 01/19/2018 In the second part of this two-part series on the ASC 606, … Columnist Noah Webster delves into the considerations for recognizing revenue from settlement contracts, the two … license) and allocating a transaction price to each. This is the process required by ASC 606. To illustrate how it …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/21/2021
It's never easy to advise your client to self-report a violation of law. Consider these factors to determine the best course of action.
… as senior safety, health, and environmental counsel for a multinational specialty chemical company, a vice … problem. We need to talk.”   Jim and I sat down at a table in my office. He explained that a mass balance calculation … in itself would not necessarily have been a problem. It is possible to obtain a permit for such emissions. The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
The shareholder primacy myth is deeply entrenched in the business community and is very difficult to counter, especially when variable compensation is tied to achieving specified, short-term financial goals. But, if you succeed in at least raising awareness about how the shareholder primacy myth deflects moral compasses, you might help your leaders set a better course in the future.
… Publication Date: 07/06/2019 The shareholder primacy myth is deeply entrenched in the business community and is very difficult to counter, … corporation is formed, the first thing that must happen is for the incorporator to appoint a board of directors. Only …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
The technology we use daily is becoming more capable and, therefore, more complex. In our modern landscape, we have a somewhat confusing mixture of (1) company-issued and maintained devices, (2) bring-your-own devices that often have company-imposed and technologically enforced requirements and restrictions, and (3) personal and independently owned and maintained devices. It is sometimes hard to know what best practices should be followed to maintain your personal tech. Here is some general advice.
… Docket Article Leading Practices in Personal Technology Greg Stern Publication Date: 10/01/2018 The technology we use daily is becoming more capable and, therefore, more complex. In our … have become a viable alternative to using public Wi-Fi for many people. Although these too can be hacked, doing so …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2017
If you are in a leadership position now, consider whether you may be falling into the trap that has caught so many others by taking liberties with the rules that you would not tolerate in your subordinates.
… Jim Nortz Publication Date: 04/01/2017 If you are in a leadership position now, consider whether you may be … Senator Malcolm Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury for plotting to bribe his way onto the New York City mayoral … Rosenblatt concludes that “organizational corruption is driven by the individual and institutional tendency to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2021
Chief compliance officers should follow these steps to avoid being blamed for company misconduct.
… Ethics: 3 Steps to Prevent You from Taking the Fall for the Company Jim Nortz Publication Date: 05/20/2021 Chief … Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics Source: ACC Docket … In 1994, Thaddeus North joined Southridge Investment Group … in the financial services industry are well aware, North is not the first CCO to be sanctioned for making mistakes on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2021
A few simple tech tricks will increase your productivity.
… fellow lawyers over the past few years, I’ve noticed there is a pervasive perception that technology and innovation is … expensive. And our business partners aren’t willing to pay for it. For some products, that’s true, but we often forget we have a powerful computer in our pockets that can offer innovation that doesn’t cost …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/02/2021
Approach corporate taxes with an ESG lens in four steps.
… Date: 08/02/2021 Approach corporate taxes with an ESG lens in four steps. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … Resolution Source: ACC Docket … The movement advocating for increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) … the parallel streams are rapidly converging. Corporate tax is being increasingly viewed as a lynchpin and benchmark of a …
Articles
Michelle E. Phillips, Principal (Jackson Lewis)
11/07/2024

While employers know to have comprehensive anti-discrimination and harassment policies in place, having workplace policies supporting employees who choose to transition their gender is also important.

This article discusses how to effectively navigate the laws surrounding employees’ civil rights and religious freedom while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

… comprehensive anti-discrimination and harassment policies in place, having workplace policies supporting employees who choose to transition their gender is also important. This article discusses how to effectively … cite a sincerely held religious belief as the foundation for their objection or even threaten to file a lawsuit on …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement among a company, its subsidiaries and a banking institution.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… its Subsidiaries, and a Bank December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement among a company, its … the Borrower subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the [CREDIT AGREEMENT]. The obligations of the Lenders to … of acceptance of its guarantee and notice of protest for nonpayment. SECTION 2.02. Guarantee of Payment. Each of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a guarantee agreement with exhibits.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guarantee Agreement With Exhibits December 28, 2015 This is a guarantee agreement with exhibits. Resource Details … 10 EXHIBITS: Exhibit A List of Subsidiaries and Addresses for Notices Exhibit B Form of Supplement GUARANTEE AGREEMENT, … on [EXHIBIT A] hereto or which becomes a party hereto in accordance to [ARTICLE 14] (each such Subsidiary, …
Program Materials
Noah Fisette, Amy Kline, Michael Marchant, Joelle Quilla, Jason Smith
10/18/2016

This session will discuss how to handle uncomfortable situations that in-house counsel encounter during contract negotiations that raise ethical questions. The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) are sometimes unclear and don't necessarily apply when it comes to everyday tasks of a commercial lawyer. This session will review the RPC and answer questions such as: How to deal with non-lawyers who say that they have the authority to negotiate without a lawyer present? What to do if the opposing party has not had legal advice, a contract is signed by an entity that does not exist, or the other side does not understand the implications of what it is agreeing to? Is there a duty to read a draft or redline a final copy to ensure no changes have been made? How to handle situations when a third-party attorney contacts your client without your involvement?

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Ethical Issues in Negotiating Contracts Author Noah Fisette, Amy Kline, … if the opposing party has not had legal advice, a contract is signed by an entity that does not exist, or the other side … skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. Discussion Assignment: Talking …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Anonymous
03/09/2004

Agreement for the financing, design, construction, and operation of a project. Includes provisions regarding financing, property developments, scope of works, program and progress, operation and maintenance, land, environmental protection, project monitoring, and other considerations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Project Agreement Author Anonymous March 8, 2004 Agreement for the financing, design, construction, and operation of a … with the Securities and Exchange Commission THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 28th day of February, 2003 PROJECT … follows: -1- PART I INTERPRETATION 1. INTERPRETATION 1.1 In this Agreement (including the Recitals and Appendices), …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/30/2004

A code of conduct intended to reaffirm the company's commitment to the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action that we take.” Just as important is our value of Accountability: “We take responsibility for our performance in all of our decisions and actions.” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Jackson Lewis
05/19/2015

This checklist provides information that employers need to have about the employee before the decision to terminate is made/finalized.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… have about the employee before the decision to terminate is made/finalized. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment … prudent employer understands that there should be a basis for the termination of employment, which hopefully is … over age 40, have a medical/psychological condition, in the military) Does the employee have an employment …
Articles
James A. Nortz
01/01/2015

American bank robber Willie Sutton famously explained that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” Given Sutton’s compelling logic, perhaps we should not be surprised that the latest banking scandal to come to light involves manipulation of the global foreign exchange markets where an astonishing $5.3 trillion is traded daily.<br /><br />

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Source: ACC Docket
… that he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is.” Given Sutton’s compelling logic, perhaps we should not … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … problem in the banking industry, and its implication for corporate gov- ernance in general, let’s take a minute to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/31/2014

This policy lays out the recommended minimum retention periods applicable to Insert company documents based on legal requirements and practical considerations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … Page | 1 RECORD RETENTION POLICY It is the policy of Insert Company Name to maintain complete and accurate records for the period of their immediate use and to discard them … or legal requirements, or for other purposes as stated in this policy. This policy (the “Policy”) lays out the …
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