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Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
Did you know that the month of March is named for the Roman God Mars? As leaders — or gods, if you will — of your law department, it’s only fitting that the March issue of ACC Docket focuses on law department management.
… Date: 03/01/2015 Did you know that the month of March is named for the Roman God Mars? As leaders — or gods, if you will — … positions. According to a 2014 study done jointly by Vault.com and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, while …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/30/2021
Members of Hydro's legal department prioritize goal-setting, starting small, and staying invested when they rolled out the company's internship program.
… Area: Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … In-house legal departments are uniquely positioned to provide … provide the company with expanded resources, opportunities for attorneys to gain leadership experience, and a unique avenue to promote diversity. It is important to understand that an internship program will be …
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the Lex Mundi Labor and Employment group
01/30/2017

This guide addresses key labor and employment laws in a number of global jurisdictions. Items addressed include family/medical leave of absence, employee drug testing, equal employment opportunity/nondiscrimination, and legal obligations in regard to employee termination.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Labor and Employment Desk Book A Global Practice Guide … Employment Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … of Lex Mundi Global Practice Guides can be found on our website at www.lexmundi.com. Table of Contents Aruba …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/04/2019
You should forget litigating with the mindset you may have been taught at a law firm, to prove you are “right,” or to satisfy some abstract legal principle. Your job is all about adding value to the business.
… Docket Article Litigation Doesn’t Have to Be Bad News for Your Company — Or for You Mark Roellig Publication Date: … or to satisfy some abstract legal principle. Your job is all about adding value to the business. Resource Details … Source: ACC Docket … This may be bad news for some in-house litigators out there, but what you do is viewed as a …
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Melodi (Mel) Gates, Attorney Editor, Practical Law, Privacy & Data Security
02/22/2016

This Top Ten article lists common information security gaps counsel should understand and address with business leadership.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Up with Risks: Ten Common Information Security Gaps Every In-House Counsel Should Know (United States) Author Melodi … maintain a written information security program (WISP). For example, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and Health Insurance … by a simple equation: risk = threat + vulnerability. It is important to understand both the ever-changing threat …
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Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Esq., CIPP, Jason C. Gavejian, Esq., CIPP
07/14/2016

This short article presents key issues companies in the US should consider regarding data breaches, wearables/employees Tracking, privacy, information security, human capital analytics, vendor management, mobile workforce (Bring Your Own Device), and the US Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA),

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Data Privacy Developments in Employment and Labor Law (United States) Author Joseph J. … their lists in terms of significant challenges and risks for their organizations. In that space, we summarize some of … be as closed as it once was to data breach victims. This is particularly true as plaintiffs are able to demonstrate an …
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Victor L. Morales, former Legal Resources Manager, Association of Corporate Counsel
05/22/2015

This brief article provides a high-level overview of the considerations needed when advising your client to protect their subject matter by patenting or keeping it as a trade secret within the United States.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Considerations for Patenting a Trade Secret in the United States Author Victor L. Morales, former Legal … the client and help them make an informed decision, it is important to first understand what each protection offers, …
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Patrick Johnson, J.D., Senior Marketer, Serengeti Law - A Thomson Reuters Business
08/21/2013

A review of the ten most common myths related to the use of technology in in-house legal departments. Discusses billing systems, matter management, and using technology with outside counsel.

… the ten most common myths related to the use of technology in in-house legal departments. Discusses billing systems, … cannot keep track of everything our outside counsel is doing. Busted: This applies mainly to larger legal … matter. It is also important to have a process in place for closing those matters when they are over, so active …
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04/04/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd / Member discussion, addresses the concerns associated with a company allowing independent contractors to appear as representatives of the company at customer sites. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup Comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.)   Question: My company … 2: We recently had someone request company business cards for a contractor because he thought it was awkward to have … took our advice. To help convince your team that this is not the way to go, you might try providing the laundry …
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10/15/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the IT, Privacy & eCommerce eGroup addresses setting up operations for a maturing technology start-up in China.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Articles Setting Up Operations in China October 15, 2016 This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled … Privacy & eCommerce eGroup addresses setting up operations for a maturing technology start-up in China. Resource Details … to obtain an AWS server in China. One of the questions is whether to open a wholly owned subsidiary (WFOE) or a …
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02/01/2016

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Law Forum, addresses how to handle the situation when an employee fails to return the company's equipment.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… Articles Deducting From or Withholding Final Paycheck for Failure to Return Equipment February 1, 2016 This Wisdom … quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup Comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Question: I quickly … in working order."). What do most companies do here? Is that language meant to be a deterrent? Practically, I am …
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Small Law Department
04/13/2014

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses the issues underlying company-wide sharing of employees' personal information.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Question: Yesterday, … included the name, spouse, address, and phone number(s) for every employee. I had no idea this was coming. I"m a … company that has never had a GC before; I understand this is something they have just always done for Christmas card …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/02/2021
Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, make sure your tech can accommodate your work needs.
… ACC Docket … This series will focus on using technology in the context of developing a personal and portable kit bag … situations often occur on a spur-of-the-moment basis, it is sensible to ensure you have strategies to enable you to … setting up your workspace(s) in a way that will work best for you. Gear Anecdotally, more employers are taking a Bring …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/30/2018
Esther Choy is the founder of Leadership Story Lab, where she coaches managers in the art of storytelling and helps them become more engaging and persuasive. Some might call this “business consulting,” but I was intrigued by its real-world application. So, I spoke with her about using storytelling in nearly every aspect of an in-house lawyer’s job.
… Docket Article Mastering the Art of Storytelling for In-house Lawyers Noah Webster Publication Date: 04/30/2018 Esther Choy is the founder of Leadership Story Lab, where she coaches …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/31/2022
Vietnam's 2019 Labor Code, which took effect on January 1, 2021, paved a critical path to satisfying the requirement for better protection of employees’ rights and interests. This article introduces the birth of the modern union called “employees organizations at the enterprise-level" next to the traditional trade unions governed by the state. #ACCDocket #sponsored
… 2021, paved a critical path to satisfying the requirement for better protection of employees’ rights and interests. … and Labor Source: ACC Docket … metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Vietnam’s active integration into the global supply chain … at work. Therefore, to protect human rights at work, it is essential to have an independent organization that is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/03/2022
Compliance culture is more than a trend: It poses vital issues that in-house counsel must address. Use these lessons from Cabot Corp’s Gerry Caron to help your company avoid becoming the next compliance case. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ESG
… Theranos, Boeing, and Volkswagen Compliance Lapses Have in Common Gerry Caron Publication Date: 03/03/2022 Compliance culture is more than a trend: It poses vital issues that in-house … recent conviction of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes for defrauding investors. Beyond the violations of the law, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2022
Learn about the data-led approach Royal London adopted to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal resourcing decisions — it’s managing costs and improving team engagement and collaboration.
#ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations
… service providers. Why? How are those decisions made? Is that the best allocation of legal resources? Previously, … we asked the team to capture activity information for a short period of time. We also explained that the data … that improving this would benefit everyone — increasing buy-in for future initiatives. The data included: How long …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2016
As the general counsel of the Golden State Warriors, one of the NBA's best basketball teams, David Kelly lives the life of at least five different general counsel
… Docket Article Order in the Court: How David Kelly of the Golden State Warriors … lawyer, real estate lawyer, and media lawye r. That is how the humble and multitalented Kelly oversees the legal … team: When Joe Lacob and Peter Guber started looking for a general counsel in 2012 for the team they purchased at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2016
The most memorable compliment Mariah Panza Garcia, general counsel of the Conco Companies, has received from her teenage daughter, then elementary school-aged: “You are always the best dressed mom when you drop me off at school and when I grow up I want to wear clothes like you.”
… Docket Article Opt-In to Mindfulness: How Alexandra Ross Champions Privacy Olga … a mother and whether I do enough with my daughter. So, it is very satisfying to hear that she loves me just the way I am.” For Garcia, “just the way I am” means having a lot on her …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/05/2016
Caroline Krass, general counsel (GC) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has a job straight out of a movie
… Date: 12/05/2016 Caroline Krass, general counsel (GC) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has a job straight … to be the GC of the CIA and, along with her team, is proud to contribute to the security of the United States. Interestingly, Krass strongly believes that, in addition to gaining over 20 years of public service …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/27/2021
DEI Esq. gives advice for dealing with the vulnerabilities that come with being on camera.
… Ortiz Publication Date: 10/27/2021 DEI Esq. gives advice for dealing with the vulnerabilities that come with being on … Area: Diversity and Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … In this series, DEI, Esq. is helping individuals who may have experienced or perceived …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/17/2018
As lawyers, we have a duty of confidentiality to our client, and at the same time we have a duty to protect the public from any potential harm. Our role is to be both a trusted legal advisor to the company and the final checkpoint to prevent wrongdoings.
… Docket Article Ask Aliya: What to Do If Your Boss Is Committing Fraud Aliya Ramji Publication Date: 01/17/2018 … 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, I am a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/09/2022
You need to be able to show your worth to the company as an in-house, otherwise the company can just as easily outsource work to an outside firm.

#ACCDocket #ACCEducation
… Docket Article Q&A with Danielle Roland on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … Roland, legal counsel, Schuler Incorporated Canton, is learning more and moving her career ahead with the ACC … why are these skills — or core competencies — essential for in-house success? You need to be able to show your worth …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
Tanja Olano is the driving force of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Her significant efforts, leadership skills, and innovative ideas will leave a lasting impact in the sports industry. #ACCDocket #Top30s
… Olano Tania Brown Publication Date: 06/30/2023 Tanja Olano is the driving force of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … to deliver a respectful, on-budget event.  https://vimeo.com/839146043/fbcf53b410?share=copy Tanja Olano's acceptance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/06/2024
ACC members discussed the return-to-office dilemma facing organizations and how they are approaching the predicament. #ACCDocket #returntowork #employment
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by elenabsl / Shutterstock.com In a recent facilitated discussion, 48 ACC members talked … nor organizations are identified. The COVID-19 pandemic is receding ever further into the distance. And yet, it seems … office presence, they need to show why it’s so important for everyone to be present. There's workforce tension Whether …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
While the shingle we hang out professionally denotes lawyer, for most of us, our day is shaped by the business we’re in, how they operate, and today’s wider influences. We’re counselors, strategists, and managers for our companies.
… the shingle we hang out professionally denotes lawyer, for most of us, our day is shaped by the business we’re in, how they operate, and … more about the Asia-Pacific Annual Meeting at www.acc.com/education/apac19/ and ACC Xchange at …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/05/2021
Assemble a diverse team with these three upgrades to your recruitment process.
… ACC Docket … Countless studies have shown diversity is a key driver of innovation , and diverse teams are more adaptable and better at problem solving . In addition, companies with diverse leadership have higher … trying to attract. These days, job candidates are looking for companies where they can start contributing right away, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
While the nature and extent of any compliance program must be tailored to specific operational and geographic risk factors, certain steps and components of any effective compliance program are universal. This article provides a step-by-step approach to designing and implementing an anticorruption compliance program.
… company’s third-party partners. Clarity. A code of conduct is the cornerstone of any compliance efforts, and internal … The FCPA also requires issuers whose securities are listed in the United States to devise and maintain accurate books … Commission (SEC) jointly enforce the FCPA. Penalties for FCPA noncompliance are severe. The average cost of …
… Bay Area , ACC Southern California , and ACC New Jersey For more information about ACC's award winners, visit www.acc.com/awards . About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel ( ACC ) is a global legal association that promotes the common …
… member flash poll to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting members. This poll focused on how education and … of COVID-19. The full results are available on the ACC website. About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .   … …
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