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The choice of venue for an international arbitration can cause significant repercussions once a dispute arises. So parties should choose carefully, depending on their specific concerns. This article offers insights from the book, Choice of Venue in International Arbitration, co-edited by Claudia Salomon, Latham & Watkins partner and global co- chair of the firm's International Arbitration Practice.

This is a sample installment sales contract where the mortgagor purchases from the mortgagee, subject to the terms and conditions set forth, the property, complete with standard attachments and equipment, delivery and acceptance of which is acknowledged by mortgagor.

A checklist of department information-sharing processes and opportunities.

Tired of the nasty punchlines from the latest lawyer jokes? Take the philosophical view and regain your profession’s lost honor and respect, one client at a time.

Amicus letter from Association of Corporate Counsel supporting Citco Defendants’ privilege arguments in Anwar v. Fairfield Greenwich, Ltd., Master File No. 09-CV-00118 (VM)

This is a sample escrow agreement.

ACC Amicus Brief - Anwar v. Fairfield Greenwich, LTD.

This is a sample escrow agreement involving establishment and administration of the escrow deposit.

Legal Operations Startup Toolkit Checklists

The conversation begun last year (ACCA Docket, March/April 1997, page 49) between Nathan S. Ide, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, Inc.) and Oliver, Wendell & Holmes, outside counsel for FOOLS, Inc., continues as FOOLS seeks to expand business to the Pacific Rim.

This is a sample policy concerning a company's data privacy and protection practices.

Legal Operations Startup Toolkit Checklist

The Dutch Supreme Court decision of 5 April 2013, LJN BY8101 (Lundiform/Mexx), gave an important ruling about the interpretation of commercial contracts that potentially reduces commercial certainty. The ruling reduces the emphasis on the specific wording of a contract, even if it contains an “entire agreement clause” and makes it clear that the courts will consider other factors if it can be shown that the contract does not express the parties’ intentions.

Policy providing for the creation of a Qualified Legal Compliance Committee. The Committee primarily receives, reviews and takes appropriate action with respect to any report made or referred to the Committee by an attorney of evidence of a
material violation of applicable U.S. federal or state securities law, material breach of a fiduciary duty under U.S. federal or state law or a similar material
violation by the Company or by any officer, director, employee, or agent of the Company.

From practicing mindfulness to celebrating women in corporate law, here are a few things you’ve missed from ACC events.

One of the easiest ways to acquire the traits and skills that distinguish great managers is to study what not to do. This article contains five of the most frequent mistakes rookie managers make, and suggestions about how to avoid them.

This is a sample convertible promissory note where the borrower is a Nevada based corporation.

The following is a risk management briefing that puts the key issues at the top of the agenda.

ACC Amicus Brief - Sheppard v. J-M

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in the Thailand and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.

This is an employment agreement between the company and its executive regarding an Indian Nation Casino and Resort in Pennsylvania.

International borders have been coming down for some time providing even more opportunities than ever before for international work. Do you have an adventurous spirit? Find out if you can afford to take the risks involved in redefining your career to serve internationally.

This presentation speaks about understanding the classic areas of intellectual property: Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets/Know How, and Patents

Except for Law No. 6729/79, which regulates the commercial concession between producers and distributors of land automotive vehicles, before 2002 there were no specific legal rules for distributorship agreements. This changed with the introduction of the Brazilian Civil Code. Read this article to learn more.

This is a sample form of unsecured convertible promissory note where the company is Nevada based.

Check out this 2014 Communicator Award-winning column! This article makes the case for why initiatives designed to inspire, motivate and give direction to employees often backfire.

List of questions to ask before doing business in China. Includes considerations of how a company makes first contact with China, the Chinese legal system, and specific legal issues like IP rights and contract enforcement.

This Value Practice resource give background and benefits to Viacom's legal department use of a matter management system for its domestic legal operations.

Sample general counsel job description.