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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2016

This is a sample assignment and assumption agreement where the parent company has agreed to purchase the Assets of Assignor.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Assignment and Assumption Agreement February 25, 2016 This is a sample assignment and assumption agreement where the … the Assumed Liabilities to Assignee; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/30/2010

Office Depot sample of a request for proposal for employment litigation legal services.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Depot July 30, 2010 Office Depot sample of a request for proposal for employment litigation legal services. … to advise it from time to time, but the expectation is that most or all of its legal representation for … encourages you to visit its web site at www.officedepot.com, where you can access our annual report and other Company …
Articles
António Aires and Octavio Moura Andrade, Demarest Advogados
03/13/2014

The court-supervised reorganization of corporations introduced by the Brazilian Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law (LRF) arose in order to lower credit risk and achieve greater reductions in interests accrued on financial loans. However, little has been said about the fact that the LRF has introduced several capital market protection mechanisms, which is discussed in this article.

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Interest Area: Financial Services, Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Brazilian Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law (LRF) arose in order to lower credit risk and achieve greater reductions … several capital market protection mechanisms, which is discussed in this article. Resource Details Interest Area: … Bank Credit Securitization - The protection provided for in Article 136 is not only valid for business and civil …
Articles
Demarest Advogados
10/30/2013

This article summarizes the current civil liability of internet service providers in Brazil and briefly discusses the impact of pending changes before the National Congress.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… the current civil liability of internet service providers in Brazil and briefly discusses the impact of pending changes … A MORE LIBERAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK The purpose of this article is twofold. First, to summarize the current legal treatment … National Congress votes on the matter later this month. For the purpose of this article, despite the many categories …
Program Materials
Reid Cunningham, Stephen Driscoll, William Eipert, Elliot Miller
10/20/2015

Building a robust IP program requires successful engagement and working relationships with inventors and research organizations. Panelists will offer strategies and practices to engage and incentivize inventors to increase patent filings and protect intellectual property. They will share tips for working within R&D culture to define innovation, identify and document patentable inventions and enlist inventor support and collaboration in protecting the company in the context of third-party engagements. Materials will include sample presentations and training materials for educating research organizations.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… and protect intellectual property. They will share tips for working within R&D culture to define innovation, identify … Systems, LLC 2 DISCLAIMER The information contained herein is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. This … disclosures in all departments and in all forums • Buy-in from management across the organization 5 …
Program Materials
Earl M. Jones III, Zoe King, Adrian Lang
09/21/2015

As members of business units like any other, today’s law department leaders are expected to establish strategic plans, ensure that they align with the broader corporate strategy, and adjust course as the business continues to evolve and grow. Experienced law department strategists will highlight common challenges, potential efficiencies, and share other best practices that, when properly employed, will help you establish yourself as a true tactical asset for the organization.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Strategic Planning for the Legal Department Author Earl M. Jones III, Zoe King, … General Counsel BMO Financial Group Adrian.Lang@bmo.com Zoë King Legal Counsel, Labour Relations and Human … Littler Mendelson, P.C. ejones@littler.com Outline §  What is “Strategy?” §  What is “Strategic Planning” §  The SWOT …
Program Materials
Charles Duross, Sheldon Quan, Catherine Smith, Ruti Smithline
10/30/2014

Latin America remains a market of opportunity and investment for multinationals, but significant corruption problems present complex obstacles for investing and operating in the region. A panel of leading anti-corruption compliance professionals will discuss the legal and business challenges faced by companies with global operations, and provide strategies to develop region- and country-specific programs, with special emphasis on Mexico and Brazil. They’ll also review recent high-profile investigations and targets for enforcement.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: Brazil, Mexico, United States
… Program Materials CuttingEdge Issues in Anti-Corruption and Compliance in Latin America Author … America remains a market of opportunity and investment for multinationals, but significant corruption problems … Miami, FL (305) 994-3324 catherine.smith@brightstar.com Charles Duross Partner Morrison & Foerster LLP …
Articles
Joe Valenti, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
03/03/2022
2 pages

In the current climate with Russia invading Ukraine, U.S. and international policymakers enacted numerous sanctions that raise many questions. Knowing the typical course of these sanctions in past scenarios helps to triage new risk assessment and update internal controls. This is a “Top Ten” list of considerations.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… new risk assessment and update internal controls. This is a “Top Ten” list of considerations. Resource Details … NEW JERSEY NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON, DC saul.com OFAC Compliance: Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Impact Everyone … engage with digital assets in any way? 6. Are you prepared for an expected increase in cyberattacks and ransomware …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/25/2016

This is a sample contract between an association and law firm to provide corporate legal services.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Association and Law Firm October 25, 2016 This is a sample contract between an association and law firm to … "Law Firm"). WHEREAS, the Association requested proposals for the Project as set forth in Request For Proposal (RFP) No. [REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
10/20/2014

This Deed of Novation is drafted under English law. It provides a mechanism for a party under an existing contract (the "outgoing party") to transfer all of his/her rights and obligations to a new party (the incoming party").

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Author Fieldfisher October 20, 2014 This Deed of Novation is drafted under English law. It provides a mechanism for a party under an existing contract (the "outgoing party") … existing contract with a new one with the incoming party in place of the outgoing party. The advantage of novation (as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2016

This is a sample key facts and data sheet for use during contract negotiations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policies, and Contracts Fact Pattern April 12, 2016 This is a sample key facts and data sheet for use during contract negotiations. Resource Details … . … FACT PATTERN Fire Safety Professionals, LLC (“FSP”) is in the industrial fire safety business. Its primary revenue …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

Cayman Islands novation agreement and assignment

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… . … ASSIGNMENT AND NOVATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [MONTH] [DAY], [YEAR], by and among [ASSIGNOR … issued to the Insured each policy of insurance described in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof (each a … with the terms of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
Articles
05/01/2017

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz asked business school students and business leaders for their thoughts on workplace ethics. The results ranged from heartening to shocking.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Nortz asked business school students and business leaders for their thoughts on workplace ethics. The results ranged … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT … Business leaders 33% 23% 67% 77% In business, there is no competitive advantage to fostering a strong ethical …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/01/2010

A short discussion on the science of ethical decision making.

… Ethics | Tips & Insights | Practice Resources H arken back for a moment to the innocent days of your youth when life was … the habit of rigorous legal analysis. this, of course, is the valu- able skill your employer pays you to routinely … on this article? Visit ACC's Blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. NOte 1 Haidt, “the New Synthesis in
Articles
Frank Fletcher
01/01/2011

The column discusses the evolution of the feedback clause, and how it affects companies both big and small.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC Docket 16 January/February 2011 HearSay Frank Fletcher is general counsel for nero aG, headquartered in karlsbad, Germany, with … can be found. Fletcher can be contacted at ffletcher@nero.com. A licensing attorney tends to remember the first time …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
03/15/2019
4 pages
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Key Considerations for Addressing Social and Political Expression in the … merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … | Telephone: 303-764-6807 | E-mail: david.powell@ogletree.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Peer Practice Examples
11/30/2009

Fowler White represents Nationwide as lead national counsel on designated types of property and casualty class action claims. This Value Practice piece details the alternative fee arrangements and benefits involved.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… eys’ fees are paid on a flat, per‐case basis while the case is open  … Fee amounts are fixed for a three‐year cycle, and are paid quarterly  …  Contact information: E. K. Cottrell (ecottrell@fowlerwhite.com)    … Fowler White represents Nationwide as lead national …
Advocacy Filings
Susan Hackett - senior vice president and general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel
01/31/2008

A letter arguing that imposing an additional permissive exclusion penalty on "responsible corporate officers" would undermine that the primary goal of the laws governing heavily regulated industries, which should be to encourage and incentivize the best behavior possible from senior management by lining up their interests with the interests of public protection.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… does not write to argue the facts of this case since it is neither a party nor connected to either side of this … leadership of companies that they will be held responsible for failures in their companies, ACC believes it is important … DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson January 31, 2008 …
Advocacy Filings
03/13/2007

March 2007

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… group of members of the House Judiciary Committee is planning to introduce. • The Department of Justice has … actions against their employees—during investigations in return for cooperation credit. This policy was – until recently – …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/10/2016

This is a sample non-disclosure agreement between two companies, one based in Nevada.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Non-Disclosure Agreement - Nevada April 10, 2016 This is a sample non-disclosure agreement between two companies, one based in Nevada. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … is willing to receive such Confidential Information solely for the purposes of fulfilling Recipient's fiduciary duties …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq., Robert Half Legal
04/26/2011
3 pages

Questions in-house counsel should consider and reasons why they are worth asking during a job interview.

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Source: Resource Library
… Interview By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … they’re likely to hear: ―So, do you have any questions for me?‖ Don’t let this simple query stump you. It offers … Counsel, ©2011, Washington, DC, 202-293-4103, www.acc.com Robert Half Legal, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a Request for Proposal for selected law firms to provide creative, alternative billing arrangement for the handling, on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, of company's employment and labor matters.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… RFP Form: Employment & Labor Matters October 20, 2015 This is a Request for Proposal for selected law firms to provide creative, … encourages you to visit its web site at www.whitsons.com, where you can access our annual report and other Company …
Articles
Thomson Reuters
07/29/2021
3 pages

Law firms and their client companies have been adjusting their long-term growth strategies to more fully address environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues, particularly to help organizations improve their own sustainability and communicate their societal impact. Learn how to incorporate these values and systems into your work.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC
… Institute. It originally appeared at thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/legal/ starting-esg-programs-mastercard/ © … to society.” Further, in May, the Blackstone Group asked for the first time that management in companies controlled by … “older” Gen X demands more transparency from employers and is particularly mindful about their moral philosophy and …
Articles
Verity White, Consumer and Small Business Team, Telstra
04/01/2019
1 pages

This article can guide you on how to build a powerful legal tech shopping list with functional and non-functional requirements.

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Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… . … VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1 – AUTUMN 2019 | 9 acla.acc.com In the market for shiny new legal tech? Before you book flashy demos from … also the more practical aspects to consider, like how big is your budget and the food allergies or preferences of …
Articles
Raj Shah, Senior Associate, Collyer Bristow
12/10/2021
2 pages

Investors and the wider public are increasingly gravitating towards businesses that prioritize ESG credentials. This article is about the importance of data protection in this context and why it should not be overlooked.

… businesses that prioritize ESG credentials. This article is about the importance of data protection in this context and why it should not be overlooked. Resource … protection in the context of ESG initiatives.  Facebook, for example, has learnt this the hard way: in the wake of the …
Checklists
Nicole B. Weinstein and John H. Kazanjian of Beveridge & Diamond, PC
02/01/2023
3 pages

Learn ten key issues and tips on seeking to recover insurance proceeds following a crisis.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Region: United States
… types of policies, and the insured may forfeit coverage for failing to satisfy conditions. o Tips: □ Give notice as … John Kazanjian Principal +1.212.702.5420 jkazanjian@bdlaw.com Nicole Weinstein Principal +1.212.702.5416 … property policies contain language stating that insurance is not available if both a covered loss and a non-covered …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
11/15/2011

This article gives an overview of the results of the 2012 Robert Half Legal Salary Guide.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Trends By Charles A. Volkert, Esq. Charles A. Volkert is executive director of Robert Half Legal, a leading … legal departments, according to research conducted for the 2012 Robert Half Legal Salary Guide. Opportunities … markets, can be accessed at http://www.roberthalflegal.com/salarycenter. Association of Corporate Counsel, ©2011, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/15/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - New York February 15, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its … desires to accept such employment. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises, …
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 …
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