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Michael Roster
04/13/2017
5 pages

This article explores key client questions and concepts of value when an attorney changes law firms.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… By Michael Roster (626) 449-9797 | mroster@earthlink.net For further materials about the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Value Challenge, go to: http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/. “The Times They Are A ‘Changing” Once … a general counsel’s mind when we hear a trusted lawyer is changing law firms. Why are you moving to a new firm? In
Articles
10/29/2014

An inter partes review challenging the validity of a patent is normally barred after one year from service of a complaint. However, 35 USC § 315(b) says the time limit doesn’t apply to a motion to join, which has been interpreted to allow filing an IPR after one year with a motion to join the other IPR. The window for doing this is within one month of institution of the IPR to be joined (37 CFR § 42.122(b)). This situation often occurs in multi-case, multi-defendant litigation. The question then becomes should you join, and if so, how.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… inter partes review challenging the validity of a patent is normally barred after one year from service of a … one year with a motion to join the other IPR. The window for doing this is within one month of institution of the IPR … 860 Broadway, 6th Floor | New York, NY 10003 | www.law360.com Phone: +1 646 783 7100 | Fax: +1 646 783 7161 | …
Program Materials
Jeana M. Littrell -- senior attorney, employment litigation, FedEx Corporation; Stephen R. Martin II -- vice president - law (litigation), Adelphia Communications Corporation; Mark N. Rogers -- corporate counsel, Insight Enterprises, Inc.
10/01/2004

605 - In-house Response to Auditors' Requests for Information: Does This System (Still) Work?

… Program Materials In-house Response to Auditors' Requests for Information: Does This System (Still) Work? Author Jeana … 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 605:In-house Response to Auditors' Requests for
Advocacy Filings
12/14/2006

Summary of the McNulty Memo and its effect on attorney-client privilege.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… he was releasing revised corporate charging guidelines for federal prosecutors throughout the country. The memorandum comes on the heels of a period in which federal prosecutors have enjoyed unprecedented … and accountability. The new guidance revises what is commonly known as the “Thompson Memorandum,” issued by …
Articles
ACC
12/01/2018

Highlights from recent ACC events from around the world.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … ACC Charlotte Hosts Legal Checkup for Nonprofits On August 30, 2018, the ACC Charlotte Chapter, … documents and discuss any compliance issues. This is the second consecutive year that Robinson Bradshaw, ACC … Anthony Kuchulis, Nicole Elgin, and Chris Morgan led a com- prehensive discussion on the state of the law, key …
Program Materials
E. Scott Gilbert -- counsel, litigation and legal policy, General Electric Company; Carl H. Loewenson, Jr. -- partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP; David L. Stulb -- partner, Ernst & Young, Global Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services
10/01/2004

603 - Globalized Risk: Internal Investigations outside the U.S.

… 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 603:Globalized Risk: Internal Investigations outside the … and tax evasion. In 1991, he received the Director's Award for Superior Performance from the director of the executive …
In the News
Publication Date: 06/26/2018
… The Financial Times quotes Veta T. Richardson in an article on in-house legal departments using "new law" … "new law" services. In the piece, Veta notes that cost is no longer as much of a driver when general counsel choose … service providers. To read the full article, visit www.ft.com . … The Financial Times quotes Veta T. Richardson in an …
… Area 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 … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse .     … PHOENIX …
ACC News
07/19/2019
… ACC appears in Law.com, Corporate Counsel, El Pais, and others. 1 July,  Law.com … 2 July,  Lawyers Weekly . What's the Most Popular Way for Legal Teams to Charge Law Firms?  New research has … du Rapport Gauvain . The Association of Corporate Counsel is on board with the new report regarding professional …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/13/2017

This is a sample form of payoff letter.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Form of Payoff Letter March 13, 2017 This is a sample form of payoff letter. Resource Details Interest … the other Credit Parties signatory thereto, [LENDER NAME], for itself, as Lender, and as Agent for Lenders (in such capacity, the "Agent"), and the other Lenders …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Santa Clara County
10/30/2014

This is a collection of the key environmental policies and ordinances of the County of Santa Clara applicable to County Operations, Purchases and Real Property

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Ordinances Author Santa Clara County October 30, 2014 This is a collection of the key environmental policies and … Request a trial membership . … 7.14. GREEN BUILDING POLICY for County Government Buildings – revised September 2009 … operating, maintaining and removing buildings in such a way as to increase the efficiency of resource use – …
Articles
10/30/2014

“Green building” is the practice of siting, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining and removing buildings in such a way as to increase the efficiency of resource use – energy, water and materials – while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Green Building Policy for County Government Buildings October 30, 2014 “Green building” is the practice of siting, designing, constructing, … operating, maintaining and removing buildings in such a way as to increase the efficiency of resource use – …
Articles
Laura A. Mitchell (Jackson Lewis)
11/07/2024
6 pages

To say compliance is a challenge for employers facing increasingly stringent pay transparency, pay reporting, and pay equity requirements is an understatement.

This article explores the issues in setting and publicizing salaries that meet your organization’s goals and legal requirements as well as recent trends in enforcement.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… (Jackson Lewis) November 7, 2024 6 pages To say compliance is a challenge for employers facing increasingly stringent pay transparency, … Save to My Resources … 1Jackson Lewis P.C. | jacksonlewis.com Recent Pay Transparency Trends, Case Law, and Enforcement …
09/23/2010

Changing Top Jobs: Start by Listening, Set the Tone and Expectations, Learn the Business and More...Insights from Thomas Sabatino, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for United Airlines, Inc.

… Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for United Airlines, Inc. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … & Corporate Secretary for United Airlines, Inc. What is it like to become General Counsel for a company in a completely different industry than the GC role for your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/11/2004

An underwriting agreement of a sale of stock of a Chinese/Taiwanese corporation to several U.S. underwriters.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… "ROC"), proposes to sell to the several U.S. Underwriters, for whom the U.S. Representatives are acting as … being hereinafter called the "U.S. Underwritten Shares") in the form of American depositary shares ("ADSs"). The … with the U.S. Underwritten Shares, the "U.S. Shares"). It is understood that the Company and the Selling Shareholders …
Articles
John K. Villa
10/01/2005

Discusses whether in-house counsel may move to a competitor company and the requirements of ethical compliance.

… … 120 ACC Docket October 2005 &ETHICS PRIVILEGE The answer is probably “yes”—unless you plan to take the crownjewels … mean to use the infor- mation “to the disadvantage of the for- mer client”? Using information gained John K. Villa, … published by ACC and West, and is available at JVilla@wc.com. October 2005 ACC Docket 121 from a former client in a …
Program Materials
The Honorable John W. (Jack) Cooley - former United States Magistrate; The Honorable Joy V. Cunningham - Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; The Honorable Gino L. DiVito - former Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court; Anita M. Rowe - Past President, Association of Conflict Resolution, Chicago Chapter.
10/01/2004

Covers mediation processes and the difference between mediation and arbitration.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… BEST OF ACC CHAPTERS Issues in Mediation & Arbitration for Corporate Counsel Author The Honorable John W. (Jack) … 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 404:BEST OF ACC CHAPTERS Issues in Mediation & …
In the News
Publication Date: 08/02/2018
… Australian law school graduates currently go straight to in-house roles, there will be new opportunities in this area with the growth of the … legal sector. To read the article, visit www.lawyersweekly.com.au . … Lawyers Weekly writes that while 12 percent of …
Advocacy Filings
08/01/2006

The inquiry asks whether an employer’s request that its in-house counsel execute restrictive covenants as a term and condition of employment violates the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… on Professional Ethics, Opinion 708 Restrictive Covenants For In-House Counsel July 31, 2006 The inquiry asks whether … any person, firm business or corporation which (i) is a Competitor of [Employer] (as defined in paragraph 9 … Op. No. 2100, supra; Phila. Bar Ass’n, Prof. Guidance Com., Guidance Op. No. 96-5, supra; Wash. D.C. Bar Ass’n, Op. …
Advocacy Filings
10/26/2007

A letter from ACC to the Illinois Bar advocating the adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5 - regarding multi-jurisdiction practices - and discussing related issues

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings ACC Comment Letter, Re: ABA Model Rule for Registration of In-House October 25, 2007 A letter from … DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com October 10, 2007 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION & HAND … Registration of In-House Counsel. As you are aware, ACC is a long-time advocate for multijurisdictional practice …
Articles
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal
02/01/2014

A recent Portuguese law implemented important modifications to tourism. This article aims to highlight in a non-exhaustive manner the changes that are of most consequence.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Portugal
… Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Lex Mundi member firm for Portugal February 1, 2014 A recent Portuguese law … modifications to tourism. This article aims to highlight in a non-exhaustive manner the changes that are of most … that are of most consequence. On an introductory note it is worth mentioning that, as stated in the preamble of DL …
Articles
Bill Mordan
05/01/2014

The author tackles the following issue: Are modern, full-service law firms going the way of film cameras and print encyclopedias? Is the legal industry moving toward total dissolution?

… going the way of film cameras and print encyclopedias? Is the legal industry moving toward total dissolution? … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Bill Mordan SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOR RB bill.mordan@rb.com The telegraph. Cathode ray tubes. …
Articles
David Hall
03/01/1999

Food for thought for the cynical, calloused and stressed out.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Our Profession in Crisis: Reorienting Our Values Author David Hall March 1, 1999 Food for thought for the cynical, calloused and stressed out. … in Washington DC ARE GATHERED HERE because our profession is facing major crisis This crisis cannot be solved by new
Articles
Dennis T. Jaffe, PhD and Cynthia D. Scott, PhD, MPH
10/12/2018
17 pages

ACC Legal Operations Maturity Model Change Management: Key concepts when preparing a discussion, conversation, or work-shop.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Curve. One important way to help people master change is to help them understand the broader context in which change is occurring. The following tips and notes … of clarity there is uncertainty. At first no one can say for sure how things will turn out or know the final outcome. …
Program Materials
ACC; Lori A. Bowman - Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; Peter O. Hughes - Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; Cheryl M. Manley - Labor Relations Counsel, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.
10/01/2004

706 Million-dollar Misconceptions: Ten Employment Law Mistakes that Can Cost Your Company a Fortune. Employment-related lawsuits now constitute more than 25% of all civil lawsuits. Learn to be vigilant to ensure common problems and mistakes aren't occurring in your company.

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 706:Million-dollar Misconceptions: Ten Employment Law … the Honorable Carol E. Jackson in the U.S. District Court for the eastern district of Missouri. Ms. Manley is a member …
Program Materials
Ron Belkine, Gayle Hyman, Rachel Mandell, Charles Wilkinson
10/18/2016

This advanced-level program will provide invaluable insights on how to deal successfully with the complex issues that companies face when managing subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. The experienced international lawyers on the panel will discuss issues that include successfully handling the crises and potential reputational damage that could occur when a foreign subsidiary’s activities are alleged to involve dishonest or illegal business practices, as has happened recently in the European Union and China, or that may result from threats of civil or criminal actions at home or abroad.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: China, European Union, United States
… Program Materials Major Legal Issues in Managing International Subsidiaries Author Ron Belkine, … Support EU Employment Employment Laws in Asia Support for Manufacturing Facilities Terms and Conditions for the … Have a decision-making and approval process and follow it. Is this a new jurisdiction or just a new subsidiary? Do you …
Articles
Ashurst
02/03/2014

While the SFC's consultation conclusions may soften the proposed requirement or adapt to industry comments, it is unlikely to be "scratched" from the field in its entirety. Potential change on this front, and the need to incorporate some form of suitability criteria into client agreements is therefore likely to be a starter in the Year of the Horse.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Articles The Smart Bets for SFC Enforcement Trends in the Year of the Horse Author … the proposed requirement or adapt to industry comments, it is unlikely to be "scratched" from the field in its entirety. … Central T: +852 2846 8989 F: +852 2868 0898 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst Hong Kong is a law firm and is part of the …
Program Materials
Alan Albright, Gavin Galimi, Jane Orenstein, Cara Zemenak
10/20/2015

Following the 2014 midterm elections, health care reform in the United States continues to evolve and unfold. This session will discuss the latest developments in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including Medicaid, Medicare, health care exchanges (marketplaces) and accountable care organizations; and reveal what health care reform may bring in 2016.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Following the 2014 midterm elections, health care reform in the United States continues to evolve and unfold. This … Determinations and Enrollment Report, March 2015. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Impact of Medicaid … Level Standards • Medicaid Managed Care Marketing What is an ACO? Image, Institute for Healthcare Improvement …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/31/2004

A sample letter regarding a proposal for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Includes a request to provide a survey depicting the property boundaries prior to the site visit, any extended purchase and sale agreement that stipulates any specific requirements for environmental due diligence, and any conceptual plans for site development. Then provides the estimate for work to be performed at the above-referenced facility.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Environmental
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… December 30, 2004 A sample letter regarding a proposal for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Includes a … by Environmental Waste Management Associates, LLC (EWMA) in accordance with the ASTM standard practice for … after the site visit. If an expedited turnaround time is required, additional charges will be incurred. We request …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/31/2004

An audit committee, compensation committee, corporate governance committee, and executive committee evaluation based on long term results, committee responsibilities, committee operations. Ratings range from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… understanding of the Company’s values and mission is reflected in key issues discussed throughout the year. 1 2 3 4 5 … thecor por atecounsel. net - www. r ealcor por atelawyer . com - www. section16. net - www. ACCA. com - www. AS CS . or …
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