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ACC; Roger L. Andrews - General Counsel & Director, Risk Management, E.D. Bullard Company; David L. Christensen - Managing Director, Advanced Risk Solutions, Marsh USA Inc.; Ellen R. Dunkin - General Counsel, Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.; Thomas Masiello, Jr. - Counsel, Risk and Claims Manager, Cumberland Farms/Gulf Oil.

10/01/2004

406 The General Counsel as Risk Manager

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Interest Area: Insurance, Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development

Source: Meetings

Region: United States

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… 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 406:The General Counsel as Risk Manager Roger L. Andrews … L. Andrews Roger L. Andrews is director of risk management for E.D. Bullard Company in Cynthiana, Kentucky. He reports …

Press Release

Regulatory Developments and Impact of Executive Orders to be Spotlighted at ACC Mid-Year Meeting

03/03/2017

… Marquis 1535 Broadway New York, NY 10036 USA Contact: For press inquiries and registration for the Mid-Year … contact Jane Myers, communications manager, at myers@acc.com or +1 202.677.4767. # # # About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common …

Docket Article

How to Balance Legal and Communication Advice in a Crisis

Tony Jaques

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.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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The End of Globalization?

Andrew M. Rink

Jay Rogers

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

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Interest Area: Government, Law Department Management, Real Estate

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Positively Legal: What Shape Lawyer are You?

Caterina Cavallaro

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

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Listening Closely and Taking Chances

Joshua H. Shields

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.

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… 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 …

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Privileged Conversations: Ruling in US Facebook Case Clarifies Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine

Veronica Pastor

Publication Date: 04/01/2021

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the bedrock principle that communications with attorneys are protected, while also noting that public statements about investigations imperil work product protections.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article Privileged Conversations: Ruling in US Facebook Case Clarifies Attorney-Client Privilege and … Docket … The ACC Docket series "Privileged Conversations” is a collection of interviews and discussions on in-house … concerning certain categories of apps and/or apps for which Facebook conducted specific reviews or …

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The Operational GC: How to (Not) Think Like a Lawyer

Neil Peretz

Colin S. Levy

Publication Date: 10/19/2021

Instead of overthinking the minutiae, embrace your business side and focus on the solution.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Responding to a Patent Attack

S. Hossain Beladi -- patent counsel, QUALCOMM Incorporated; John Boswell -- vice president and general counsel, SAS Institute Inc.; Thomas D. Kampfer -- vice president, general counsel & secretary, Iomega Corporation

10/01/2004

901 - Responding to a Patent Attack

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property

Source: Meetings

Region: United States

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… 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 901:Responding to a Patent Attack S. Hossain Beladi … S. Hossain Beladi S. Hossain Beladi is a patent counsel for Qualcomm, Inc., in San Diego. His responsibilities …

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Orientation to In-House Practice

Craig S. Long -- general counsel, Capital Financial Service Corporation; Susanna McDonald -- associate general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel; David H. Paige -- managing director, general counsel, Sterling & Sterling, Inc.; W. Joseph Thesing -- vice president, assistant general counsel & assistant secretary, International Rectifier Corporation

05/18/2009

An overview of the requirements of in-house counsel. Includes brief biographies of the orientation's faculty, guide to the role of in-house counsel, review of the Reebok Rules, guide to risk analysis and management, and tips for managing the stresses of being in-house counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development

Source: Meetings

Region: United States

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… Rules, guide to risk analysis and management, and tips for managing the stresses of being in-house counsel. Resource … Institute & In-house Paralegal Program This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2009 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com � � � � � Monday, May 18 8:00-9:30am 101 Orientation to …

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30 Class Action Developments in 90 Minutes

Paul Miltonberger - Associate General Counsel, Corporate Litigation, Sears, Roebuck and Co.; Steven M. Morgan - Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Waste Management, Inc.; Grace E. Speights - Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.

10/01/2004

A summary of developments in class actions, including securities class actions, employment actions, and snapshots of other types of cases.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Source: Meetings

Region: United States

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… 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 704:30 Class Action Developments in 90 Minutes Paul … is associate general counsel - corporate litigation for Sears, Roebuck and Co. He is the chief litigation …

Advocacy Filings

Schoenefeld Amicus Brief

05/19/2016

Schoenefeld Amicus Brief

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Source: Resource Library

Region: United States

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… 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 …

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Don’t Let Your Legal Department Waste Time with Legal Invoicing

Julie Richer

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.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… 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, …

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2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: Erica Zinkie

Association of Corporate Counsel

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

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… 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 …

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My Take: Optimizing Law Department Management and Innovation

Anneliese Reinhold

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.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management

Source: ACC Docket

… 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. …

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In-house at Home: Avoiding Burnout When Working from Home

Greg Stern

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Ask Aliya: How to Become a Mindful Lawyer

Aliya Ramji

Publication Date: 07/25/2017

Here are some practical ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your legal practice.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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5 Steps to Move from a Litigation to Generalist Role

Noah Webster

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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ESG Enforcement Risks: From “Greenwashing” to “Woke-washing”

Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour

Petrina Hall McDaniel

Sean McGrane

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

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Source: ACC Docket

… 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, …

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The ABCs of Work: Integrity

James Bellerjeau

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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The ABCs of Work: Good Job

James Bellerjeau

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.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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The ABCs of Work: Quiet

James Bellerjeau

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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The ABCs of Work: Worth

James Bellerjeau

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

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 / …

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Reassessment

Maryrose Delahunty

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Augmented Reality and You

Greg Stern

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.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Committee Spotlight: Sports & Entertainment Law

Association of Corporate 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 career.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Change Your Mind

Maryrose Delahunty

Publication Date: 08/01/2016

We all have the tools to create, execute, and realize what we really want.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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. …

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Small Law: It’s Like a Thermostat, Not a Light Switch

Jeffrey W. Wheeler

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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Find Someone to Carry

Maryrose Delahunty

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Competition Bureau of Canada Releases Consultation Draft of Updated IP Enforcement Guidelines

Stephen Nattrass

Benjamin Kyle Reingold

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.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property

Source: ACC Docket

… 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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