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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.

Resource Details
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 …
… to receive the final results. Please visit the survey website to participate before April 23, 2021. "We are … About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .   …
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
I’m proud of what ACC has done in the area of diversity, especially as it relates to diversity on a global scale. However, the legal profession itself needs to do a better job in supporting and promoting diverse lawyers in the United States, where I work as in-house counsel.
… Date: 11/01/2015 I’m proud of what ACC has done in the area of diversity, especially as it relates to … within ACC and the in-house community as a whole is a core operating value of the association. During my time … or organization including my own, ‘What’s your strategy for women?’ ‘What’s your strategy for African American, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2022
Not all conversations lead to fruitful outcomes, but if you listen closely, you may learn more than a thing or two. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… Docket Article Career Path: A Conversation Is the Worst Way to Communicate James Bellerjeau Publication … to communicate, at least if you are personally taking part in it. Why should this be so, you ask? For a person to learn new information, they need to be open …
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

template novation agreement from Australia

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… membership . … DEED OF NOVATION This DEED OF NOVATION is made this day [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the ‚ÄúEffective Date‚Äù). … Customer entered into a Supply Agreement with the Supplier for the supply of [PRODUCT] to the Customer dated [DATE OF … Agreement instead of the Supplier, and all references in the Supply Agreement to the Supplier in any capacity shall …
… 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 . #          …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/05/2018
1 pages

Financial Management Worksheet for Budget Build-up with Initiatives

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… November 5, 2018 1 pages Financial Management Worksheet for Budget Build-up with Initiatives Resource Details … Incremental Incremental One-time One-time Benefits ($s in M) Ongoing Costs ($s in M) Costs ($s in M) Add back Costs … of records held beyond the retention period. Destruction is a one time charge per cubic foot but has a payback of less …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and Others
01/30/2004

Table of contents for a master separation and distribution agreement. Provides on outline of the agreement including interpretation, asset transfers, the separation, the spin-off, conditions precedent, covenants, exchange of information, indemnification, insurance, dispute resolution, employee matters, and general provisions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author ACC and Others January 29, 2004 Table of contents for a master separation and distribution agreement. Provides … membership . … ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2003 various authors … the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). 13 CHARTING A NEW COURSE ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is
Checklists
03/16/2004

Checklist of forms, agreements, and considerations necessary to complete joint ventures and protecting intellectual property rights.

… number of people only, no copying, strict protocol for handling and documenting proprietary information. Decide … a JVC). We leave aside some mixed forms which you may find in some jurisdictions like partnerships or other hybrids. … key-employees available for transfer to the JVC? - Is there relevant IPR/R&D in the Field of the JV currently in
Articles
Marcelo Inglez de Souza and Fernanda de Gouvêa Leão, Demarest Advogados
10/09/2015
5 pages

This article addresses amendments to the Brazilian Arbitration Act, including a provision that authorizes direct and indirect public administration entities to use arbitration to settle disputes over disposable rights under agreements they have executed.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… discussion since 2013 and the purpose of the amendments is to increase the use of arbitration in Brazil, by making it … law The new law establishes that a shareholders' approval for the inclusion of an arbitration clause in the by-laws of … Demarest Advogados - São Paulo, Brazil msouza@demarest.com.br Fernanda de Gouvêa Leão Demarest Advogados - São …
Articles
10/06/2015

This article explains the context of Swiss-American succession, US tax and succession law must be considered in addition to Swiss law.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… published in successio 2/2013, page 161 This article is based on the speech of Tina Wüstemann regarding the … Viole, Associate, Sullivan Cromwell LLP, New York, for the review of the manuscript concerning US laws. BÄR & … must be initiated if the decedent leaves a will. The com- petent probate court decides whether the submitted …
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