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Articles
10/07/2015

This article presents the views and observations of leading anti-corruption practitioners in jurisdictions spanning every region of the globe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… 3 (published in November 2014 – editor Mark F Mendelsohn). For further information please email Nick.Barette@lbresearch.com The Anti‑Bribery and Anti‑Corruption Review Third Edition … do not apply. The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation, nor …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/03/2017

This is a sample receivables purchase agreement regarding Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Receivables Purchase Agreement February 3, 2017 This is a sample receivables purchase agreement regarding Chapter … account, installment loan, or any other account identified in this Agreement, owned by Seller, with respect to which the … Address means the address designated by Seller and Buyer for the receipt of any communication pertaining to this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/20/2017

This is a sample trademark license agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Trademark License Agreement March 20, 2017 This is a sample trademark license agreement. Resource Details … . … LICENSE AGREEMENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION This form is for use in licensing of trademarks that the licensor owns in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
03/04/2020
15 pages
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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… . … DISCLAIMER: This sample form has been prepared for general educational purposes and should not be construed … take any action that relies upon the information contained in this document. You should consult a lawyer concerning your … an affiliated hospital.] THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into the _____ day of ________, 202__ …
Articles
Sabine Brumme
08/25/2010
3 pages

This article explores some typical legal issues a supplier or service provider may encounter when doing business in Germany.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Germany
… Articles Core Legal Issues Of Commercial Contracts in Germany – Conflicts of Law Author Sabine Brumme August 25, … in  the US) and no registered office  in Germany, but  is providing goods or services  in Germany,  it may be  … • terminate the contract;   • reduce the fees that it pays to the provider; and/or  …
Program Materials
Stephanie Aferiat, David Grumbine, Catherine Moynihan, Greg Perouvis, Todd Schnell
10/02/2012

If you're ready to move away from the billable hour as your default fee basis and adopt fee structures that will motivate your firms to help achieve your business objectives, this session will give you some practical guidance.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Tuesday, October 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 104 … Stephanie Aferiat Stephanie Aferiat is senior counsel for The Home Depot, based in Atlanta, GA. Her practice …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
03/26/2023
18 pages

This form is for use in licensing of trademarks that the licensor owns in connection with specified goods. Published in 2016, republished in 2023.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Townsend & Stockton LLP March 26, 2023 18 pages This form is for use in licensing of trademarks that the licensor owns in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/15/2022
From handwritten notes in an electronic notebook and a wide array of meetings and calls, to a customized diet and waking up from a movie at 2 a.m. to do more, Brittany Leonard’s day is full and she loves it. #generalcounsel #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket
… Docket Article A Day in the Life: Brittany Leonard Brittany Leonard Publication … from a movie at 2 a.m. to do more, Brittany Leonard’s day is full and she loves it. #generalcounsel #inhousecounsel … Spotify and Amazon Music as my alarm (Has this been around for a while?!). It's been quite fun waking up to my personal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/11/2019
As an in-house lawyer, your workload is unlikely to decrease as new regulations arise, customer agreements are signed, and your business grows. Even if your business is shrinking, you will be engaged in renegotiating deals with suppliers and restructuring your employment and contractor relationships.
… Date: 11/11/2019 As an in-house lawyer, your workload is unlikely to decrease as new regulations arise, customer … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com As an in-house lawyer, your workload is unlikely to … the expertise of a senior lawyer, or even a lawyer at all. For example, nondisclosure agreements often contain a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/22/2016
Lauri Shanahan, who went from being the chief legal and administrative officer of a multinational corporation (Gap Inc.), to sitting on the board of directors of three companies, insists that a key to her success has been to step back and reflect more often.
… the difficulty that driven, ambitious people can have in slowing down to reflect on or appreciate their current … circumstances. But she emphasized this need to pause. For Shanahan, an important pause came when she was ready to … to appreciate where they are at: "So often the question is 'what's next?' But I think people can really benefit from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/15/2021
The latest ECI Global Business Ethics Survey Report highlights the positive influence of high-quality compliance and ethics programs but reveals there is much work to be done.
… Global Business Ethics Report Reveals Progress and Reason for Concern Jim Nortz Publication Date: 04/15/2021 The latest … compliance and ethics programs but reveals there is much work to be done. Resource Details Interest Area: … of workplace conduct from the employee’s perspective. In so doing, the ECI has provided compliance and ethics …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/10/2022
With a solid strategic privacy program, companies can avoid risk when capturing and storing customers’ personal data — no matter the jurisdiction. ParkMobile’s Tony Stewart and Hall Booth Smith’s Rich Sheinis outline eight points to consider when building your company’s privacy program. #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 8 Considerations for Building a Strategic Privacy Program Tony Stewart Rich … the Rubik's Cube, a 3D combination puzzle invented in 1974, which required the player to align the squares of … differently and perhaps in conflict with how personal data is treated in the first jurisdiction.   The goal of this …
Articles
10/20/2015

This article deals with the European Union Unitary Patent System and what it means for US companies.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Germany, United Kingdom
… New World of the EU Unitary Patent System: What it Means for US Companies October 20, 2015 This article deals with the … Ropes & Gray Boston, London Charles.Larsen@ropesgray.com +1 617 951 7085 Edward Kelly Ropes & Gray Boston, London … regime. The final, and perhaps most important piece, is an international agreement among the Member States to set …
Articles
Martin Woods, Money Laundering Reporting Officer
10/12/2015

This Top Ten deals with global concerns over money laundering and the factors which most impact the heads of Anti-Money Laundering.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… laws have changed, tolerance has evaporated, money is the life blood of crime and governments want to stem the … and laundering huge sums of money is a serious crime. In the prior two years the global penalties for anti-money laundering and financial crime failures within …
Articles
PATRICK JOHNSON, J.D., SENIOR MARKETER, SERENGETI LAW - A THOMSON REUTERS BUSINESS
03/04/2013

This brief article (Top Ten) outlines the top ten metrics that legal departments should be tracking.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… on their department's performance. This has been changing in recent years as the complexity of running a legal … that a more basic metric, overall legal spend, is being tracked. Based on my experience consulting over two … the single most effective way to predict and control costs for legal departments. A department cannot determine if …
Articles
Michael Dey Ph.D., Frank Feller Ph.D., Weickmann & Weickmann PartmbB and John McDonald Ph.D., J.D., Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/10/2016

This Top Ten addresses Unitary Patent Protection in Europe and how it will be affected by Brexit.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… Articles Unitary Patent Protection in Europe on its way and then … Brexit Author Michael Dey … and governmental institutions have been striving for a uniform patent system throughout Europe for decades. … these patents, including infringement or nullity actions is within the competence of national institutions.   The …
Articles
Christian Oetiker, Partner in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team; Raphael Butz, Partner in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team; Prabhjot K. Singh, Associate in VISCHER's Litigation and Arbitration Team, VISCHER Ltd.
05/24/2021

Until the end of 2020, it was possible for anyone to make use of the so-called commercial register blockage pursuant to the Swiss Commercial Register Ordinance (hereinafter "CRO") to prevent an unwanted entry into the commercial register for 10 days, without going to court. With a revision to this in January 2021, this Quick Overview will explain how the rule change results in higher hurdles for temporary prevention of commercial register entries.

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Region: Switzerland
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Temporary Prevention of Commercial Register Entries in Switzerland: Quick Overview of the Rule Change Author … Ltd. May 24, 2021 Until the end of 2020, it was possible for anyone to make use of the so-called commercial register … to decide on it. The assessment of such sensitive issues is now exclusively left to the courts from the outset. Thus, …
Articles
Amanda Patanaphan, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
02/01/2017

This Quick Overview addresses the toppling of corporate giants that occurred during the subprime mortgage crisis and subsequent recession, and how investors became increasingly wary of corporate leadership and how it might affect the value of their shares in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… or strategy. Proxy access specifically refers to the right for qualifying shareowners to elect director nominees during … board elections via a company proxy card . While this is understood as standard practice in various countries … Surges After Being Targeted by Activist Fund , Bloomberg.com (July 3, 2014) Schedule 13D , U.S. Securities and …
Articles
Rich Cohen, Former President and General Counsel of Corporate Creations (recently retired)
05/13/2020

ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how every career needs a periodic re-evaluation of things to do to ensure success, but the definition of success can change mid-career. Doing the same things in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory.

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Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House, CLO / GC
2 people found this helpful.
… 13, 2020 ACC author and member Rich Cohen discusses how in-house counsel can refocus their energy and efforts at the … midpoint of their careers, to provide the best opportunity for a successful finish. In this Top Ten, Rich discusses how … in the same way will not get you any different result. It is never too late to change your career trajectory. Resource …
Articles
03/02/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses how to deal with over-inclusive limitation of liability and warranty provisions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Liability In Temporary Employment Services Contract March 2, 2017 This … Question   I am reviewing a Consulting Services Agreement for a temporary Information Technology (IT) employee. There is a limitation of liability and warranty provision that I …
Articles
Colleen Cone, Charla Bizios, and Jennifer Parent
07/13/2016

This QuickCounsel discusses the ways legal department can engage and retain its young hires.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Docket Feature Original Publication: Millennial Engagement in the Workplace - Adjusting for a New Generation, April 2014   Millennials, also known as … workforce. Attracting the top talent among this generation is going to be critical for businesses during the 21st …
Articles
Alastair Marum, Senior Commercial Counsel, and Bridget Connolly, Senior Commercial Counsel, BT Americas Inc.
03/09/2015

This brief article provides general guidance on the top ten terms to get right in a complex transaction.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Terms to Get Right in a Complex Transaction Author Alastair Marum, Senior … the importance of thorough preparation. Preparing for contract negotiations is no exception to this truism. To negotiate effectively, …
Articles
Dave Nadler, Partner, Dickstein Shapiro LLP
11/07/2013

A review of government contract bid protests, including considerations such as standing, forum selection, agency debriefings, filing trends, and success rates.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… contracting continues to become more competitive in response to shrinking budgets for federal contracts, more disappointed offerors are … maintain their piece of the federal procurement budget, it is increasingly important for these contractors to understand …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and Others
01/30/2004

A code of business conduct that covers a wide range of business practices and procedures, and sets out basic principles to guide all employees of the company.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … Please note, this document is being provided as general business advice and should not … that the reader seek legal advice from their own attorneys in connection with drafting of codes, guidelines, policies or … consultants and agents know these rules and guidelines for conducting business. All references to “employee” in this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
McGuireWoods LLP
01/07/2013

This is a sample landlord default provision resource. It covers general default in observance of any material agreement made between landlord and tenant.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Provision Author McGuireWoods LLP January 7, 2013 This is a sample landlord default provision resource. It covers general default in observance of any material agreement made between landlord … Landlord within which to cure same shall be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete same with all …
Benchmarking and Research Data
11/30/2010

ACC/The American Lawyer Alternative Billing Survey Results

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Source: Resource Library
… to My Resources … The American Lawyer | December 2010 69 In September and October, The American Lawyer and the … Collars, caps, etc. Disincentive or Failure fees Flat Fees for some stages of a Matter Contingency Fees Flat Fee for an … answers; full responses are available at americanlawyer.com Increase by more than 5% Increase by 5% or less Hold them …
Articles
Nirupama Nag
05/01/2015

While it is tricky to draw generic conclusions about doing business in a country as diverse and complex as India, it would be fair to say that globalization and the advent of multinational corporations have helped standardize business practices and cultures.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: India
… World - India Author Nirupama Nag May 1, 2015 While it is tricky to draw generic conclusions about doing business in … restrain domestic demand, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Additional … Resources English language Indian newspaper indianexpress.com Government of India, Ministry of Tourism tourism.gov.in N …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2016

This is a sample assignment and assumption agreement where Assignor has agreed to assign certain rights and agreements to Assignee, and Assignee has agreed to assume certain obligations of Assignor.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Assumption Agreement Exhibit B February 25, 2016 This is a sample assignment and assumption agreement where … NUMBER] of the Purchase Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP
03/04/2020
32 pages

This tool is designed to assess existing hospital/physician relationships that could identify potential violations of the federal Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) or False Claims Act (or similar state laws), which could trigger disclosure and/or repayment obligations.

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Interest Area: Health Law
Region: United States
… Foley & Lardner LLP March 3, 2020 32 pages This tool is designed to assess existing hospital/physician … . … � DISCLAIMER: This sample form has been prepared for general educational purposes and should not be construed … take any action that relies upon the information contained in this document. You should consult a lawyer concerning your …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/14/2017

This is a sample personnel secondment agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Personnel Secondment Contract March 14, 2017 This is a sample personnel secondment agreement. Resource Details … as the "Parties") WHEREAS, to assist the Secondee Company in the conduct of its business the Employing Company is … on the terms set out below. NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
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