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Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
The Competition Bureau released updated draft Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (IPEGs) for public consultation, and is seeking comments on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015.
… draft Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (IPEGs) for public consultation, and is seeking comments on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015. Resource … on the IPEGs by August 10, 2015. The analytical framework in this draft is similar to the September 2014 version, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
I’m proud of what ACC has done in the area of diversity, especially as it relates to diversity on a global scale. However, the legal profession itself needs to do a better job in supporting and promoting diverse lawyers in the United States, where I work as in-house counsel.
… Date: 11/01/2015 I’m proud of what ACC has done in the area of diversity, especially as it relates to … within ACC and the in-house community as a whole is a core operating value of the association. During my time … or organization including my own, ‘What’s your strategy for women?’ ‘What’s your strategy for African American, …
Program Materials
Madwicks Lawyers
02/21/2018

In this presentation, topics such as employee entitlements and how they accrue, sale of business/impact on employees and entitlement upon termination will be discussed.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Member? Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel for in-house counsel ACC Australia CPD presentation Brought … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with: acla.acc.com Share your comments and photos using #byinhouse Employee … of 4 weeks per annum (or 5 weeks per annum if the employee is a shiftworker)  Entitlement accrues progressively during …
Program Materials
Michael F. Cunningham - assistant vice president, staff counsel, Infinity Insurance Group; Michael S. Houlden - managing attorney, American International Group, Inc.; Brian T. Kenner - vice president, staff legal services, Zurich; and M. Joseph Meynier, IV - managing attorney, Progressive Insurance Company
04/20/2004

A presentation on metrics methodologies.

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 209:Metrics Methodologies Michael F. Cunningham Assistant … F. Cunningham is assistant vice president, staff counsel for Infinity Insurance Company in Birmingham, Alabama. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

template novation agreement from Australia

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… membership . … DEED OF NOVATION This DEED OF NOVATION is made this day [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the ‚ÄúEffective Date‚Äù). … Customer entered into a Supply Agreement with the Supplier for the supply of [PRODUCT] to the Customer dated [DATE OF … Agreement instead of the Supplier, and all references in the Supply Agreement to the Supplier in any capacity shall …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
11/05/2018
1 pages

Financial Management Worksheet for Budget Build-up with Initiatives

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… November 5, 2018 1 pages Financial Management Worksheet for Budget Build-up with Initiatives Resource Details … Incremental Incremental One-time One-time Benefits ($s in M) Ongoing Costs ($s in M) Costs ($s in M) Add back Costs … of records held beyond the retention period. Destruction is a one time charge per cubic foot but has a payback of less …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and Others
01/30/2004

Table of contents for a master separation and distribution agreement. Provides on outline of the agreement including interpretation, asset transfers, the separation, the spin-off, conditions precedent, covenants, exchange of information, indemnification, insurance, dispute resolution, employee matters, and general provisions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author ACC and Others January 29, 2004 Table of contents for a master separation and distribution agreement. Provides … membership . … ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2003 various authors … the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). 13 CHARTING A NEW COURSE ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is
Checklists
03/16/2004

Checklist of forms, agreements, and considerations necessary to complete joint ventures and protecting intellectual property rights.

… number of people only, no copying, strict protocol for handling and documenting proprietary information. Decide … a JVC). We leave aside some mixed forms which you may find in some jurisdictions like partnerships or other hybrids. … key-employees available for transfer to the JVC? - Is there relevant IPR/R&D in the Field of the JV currently in
Articles
Marcelo Inglez de Souza and Fernanda de Gouvêa Leão, Demarest Advogados
10/09/2015
5 pages

This article addresses amendments to the Brazilian Arbitration Act, including a provision that authorizes direct and indirect public administration entities to use arbitration to settle disputes over disposable rights under agreements they have executed.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… discussion since 2013 and the purpose of the amendments is to increase the use of arbitration in Brazil, by making it … law The new law establishes that a shareholders' approval for the inclusion of an arbitration clause in the by-laws of … Demarest Advogados - São Paulo, Brazil msouza@demarest.com.br Fernanda de Gouvêa Leão Demarest Advogados - São …
… to receive the final results. Please visit the survey website to participate before April 23, 2021. "We are … About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .   …
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 …
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 …
Articles
Eversheds
12/06/2004
4 pages

An article reviewing issues in the workplace in Europe. Includes a review of workplace smoking, leave, working time update, opt-out agreements, EU enlargement and employment issues, practical workplace issues, and relevant court decisions.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom
… ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.eversheds.com HRG/0501/0504/001 ©Eversheds LLP 2004. Eversheds LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … of Eversheds LLP are carrying on business in partnership for the purposes of the Partnership Act 1890. Contents 2 EU …
… 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 …
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Ernst & Young
05/21/2010

While these findings specifically relate to the private sector, our experience suggests that they are also relevant to the public sector and non-governmental organizations, both of which encounter many of the same fraud and corruption issues.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
… were conducted in 36 countries, and the results make for important reading. Despite the significant time and money … risks arising from the drive for growth. Due diligence is obviously key to managing the risks arising from … leaders. For more information, visit www.ey.com/fids. Local contact Name Telephone Global Leader Managing …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/13/2017

This is a sample form of payoff letter.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
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

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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 – …
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 …
Program Materials
Yuban Moodley, Steve Smith
01/01/2018
34 pages

In this presentation, in-house counsel will see how outsourcing impacts their business models along with risks and solutions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Admitted in England and Wales yuban.moodley@freehills.com Steve Smith Partner steve.smith@freehills.com * * Outsourcing - overview Options for structuring and outsourcing lifecycle Incentivising … issued yesterday. Brisbane Times 1 August 2012 * What is outsourcing? Contracting out of a process or function, …
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 …
Articles
10/01/2016
7 pages

A key takeaway from this article is the need for corporations to continue to invest in the development of compliance programmes in the European Union, Middle East and Africa.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… October 1, 2016 7 pages A key takeaway from this article is the need for corporations to continue to invest in the development of compliance programmes in the European …
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 & …
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. …
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