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Checklists
ACC
06/14/2013

This check card is a printable resource with practical advice for the dos and don'ts of dealing with worker classification.

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Source: Resource Library
… Classification Author ACC June 14, 2013 This check card is a printable resource with practical advice for the dos and don'ts of dealing with worker classification. … and extra labor (employees, subcontractors, etc.). ✓ Work in a highly independent and autonomous manner. - They decide …
Checklists
Law firm of Johnson Stokes & Master, a member of Lex Mundi
02/13/2004

This Checklist sets out the procedures for appointing a director of a private company and a company limited by guarantee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Checklists Checklist for Appointment of Directors Author Law firm of Johnson … Building 10 Chater Road, Central Hong Kong www.jsm.com DRAFTING/LEGAL POINTS This Checklist sets out the … and shareholders’ agreement (if any). 3. Special notice is required of a resolution to appoint a director in place of …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
11/01/2020
3 pages

This article discusses the increasing growth of blockchain technology in various areas. Specifically, it also highlights that Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has issued a license to a cryptocurrency firm to operate a virtual asset trading platform involving security tokens and that there cold be more licenses issued in the future.

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Region: Hong Kong
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles Blockchain is Alive Again: Applying Blockchain Technology in Debt Security Author ONC Lawyers November 1, 2020 3 pages … 2019, the SFC set out an “opt-in” regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms to clarify how virtual …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/12/2018
6 pages

Sample job descriptions for various levels of Knowledge Management business analysts.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… Descriptions June 12, 2018 6 pages Sample job descriptions for various levels of Knowledge Management business analysts. … and/or product for Knowledge Management team. This group is responsible to plan, design, implement, and support the … and transformation plans to enhance competitive advantage in the 1-3 year time frame. Performs and analyzes research on …
Advocacy Filings
05/29/2007

This letter provides some background on why states in general and Connecticut in particular should adopt MJP reforms, and offers our reasoning why the state should include a special approach for registration of in-house counsel working in Connecticut who are not locally licensed in the state.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… reasoning why the state should include a special approach for registration of in-house counsel working in Connecticut … lawyers. They also reaffirm the fundamental purpose 1 ACC is the in-house bar association, with more than 21,000 … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com - 2 - of attorney regulation in Connecticut--to protect …
Articles
Hajo Duken, General Counsel at Sell and Parker
06/01/2017
2 pages

Problems and disputes can happen at any organization. Being in-house counsel means you have to create the right environment to overcome these issues. In this article, learn how to create the right organisational structure for you company and more.

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Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
1 person found this helpful.
… learn how to create the right organisational structure for you company and more. Resource Details Interest Area: … SUMMER 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2017 | 35 acla.acc.com An admitted lawyer in Australia and Germany, Hajo … have to do with good (or rather bad) governance and it is very hard not to get the impression that Australia is in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/19/2020
11 pages
Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: United States
Audience: Legal Operations
3 people found this helpful.
… has been developed to assist departmental employees in becoming familiar with COMPANY guidelines, policies and … and vendors (Appendix A) that are the primary selections for you to chose from. While expertise is the overriding factor in the firm selection process, other …
Articles
Anil Adyanthaya, Senior Corporate Counsel, Analog Devices
11/01/2013
2 pages

The author reflects on the reasons in-house counsel have to be thankful.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Anil Adyanthaya SENIOR CORPORATE … given to that most American of holidays: Thanksgiving. For all but turkey companies and other food retail- ers, this is understandable. Thanksgiving involves mostly eating and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC and others
01/30/2004

A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides for the scope of services, compensation, method of payment, property rights to any product, and an arbitration clause.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… A sample contract between advertising agency and a company for the services of the advertising agency. Contract provides … us and we hereby agree to serve as your advertising agency in accordance with and subject to the following terms and … or service(s); ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL MEETING This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2003 various authors …
Program Materials
Nick Holland, Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP; Adelaide Deleplanque, Vice President and Group Privacy Officer, Liberty Global Inc.; and Demetrios Eleftheriou, Senior Counsel - Privacy and Data Security, EMC Corp.
06/26/2013

A broad overview of EU data protection regulation, impact on business, application to cloud computing, and related contractual provisions.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… the World 4 Source: Nymity Inc. December 2012 www.nymity.com 5 Data Privacy – A Significant Concern Globally • US – … orgs or those with <250 employees – warnings for first offence, where non-deliberate contravention • 250K … • Hypo – Customer in the EU – Cloud Provider in the US – Is Encrypted Data Personal Data? – Default Key vs …
Articles
Gary D. Cohen - Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Finish Line, Inc.
10/26/2007

Read our interview with ACC Board Member, Gary Cohen, on his best practices and techniques for using the talent around us, both in-house and outside, and using the best legal practices of others.

… Member, Gary Cohen, on his best practices and techniques for using the talent around us, both in-house and outside, … and be an expert on a variety of legal issues. It is virtually impossible to know everything, and attempting to … member since 1997. he can be reached at gcohen@ finishline.com. Tips & Insights: Best Practices with Gary D. Cohen 95ACC …
Articles
George Nguyen, Senior Legal Counsel, Rabobank
06/01/2017
1 pages

This article provides expert insights into the rapid advancement of regulatory technology across the legal sector. RegTech stands for Regulatory Technology and its use can save your company time and money.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… technology across the legal sector. RegTech stands for Regulatory Technology and its use can save your company … SUMMER 2017 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 – SUMMER 2017 | 33 acla.acc.com As a Senior Legal Counsel in the Group Legal team of … – i.e. Financial Technology. But a little less well known is FinTech’s so-called little brother, ‘RegTech’, short for
Articles
10/30/2014

Briefing on investment protection and investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms in international agreements

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
… and investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms in international agreements Resource Details Interest Area: … upon a appropriate level of compensation in case of , for example, an unjustified expropriation. Investor-state dispute settlement (“ISDS”) is a mechanism under which an investor and state can solve …
Articles
Bill Mordan
11/01/2010

Predicting consumer trends with social media is arguably very similar to predicting the movement of a swarm of locusts. If possible, how could this information affect your legal department?

… 1, 2010 Predicting consumer trends with social media is arguably very similar to predicting the movement of a … the mass, bringing it to a new location without warning. For a swarm, there is no planning, no decision and no … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/articles/acc-docket. bill mordan is senior vice president …
Articles
Matthew Pollock, Prasad Taksal (DLA Piper)
09/15/2023
1 pages

This article discusses partnership agreements and the key items that are typically addressed in these agreements.

… to enter into a partnership - what next? The first step is the preparation of a partnership agreement. Partnership … standard provisions to ensure that the structure works for you and your specific situation. To the extent that a … see our disclaimer for more details. https://www.dlapiper.com/en-at/people/p/pollock-matthew …
Articles
Anil Adyanthaya
04/01/2013

The author discusses his experience becoming an in-house lawyer and no longer being surrounded by dozens of other legal professionals. He notes the upsides of this transition, like being considered an expert, as well as the downsides, which include missing the camaraderie of likeminded colleagues.

… a year, I will get a call from someone in my company who is looking for a lawyer who can handle some personal matter for them. … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Anil Adyanthaya SEnior CorporATE …
Program Materials
Bill Boyd - CEO, Muzak; William H. Brewster - Managing Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP; John R. Ettelson - President & Chief Executive Officer, William Blair & Company; John R. Seffin, PhD - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society, Inc.; Scott Serota - President and CEO, BSCSA.
10/01/2004

305 A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & Plans for In-house Counsel

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & Plans for In-house Counsel Author Bill Boyd - CEO, Muzak; William … 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 305:A View from the Top: CEOs Forecast Their Vision & …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/28/2013

This checklist lists action items, responsible parties, and allows for comments in helping implement a compliance program.

… lists action items, responsible parties, and allows for comments in helping implement a compliance program. Resource Details … ACC's 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program May 1-2, New Orleans, LA Copyright © 20 2 Association of Corporate …
Articles
06/16/2016

ACC Guide to Process Improvement

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Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… thanks Kim R. Craig, PMP, CSM of SeyfarthLean Consulting for her work on this ACC Value Challenge Resource page 3 For … on the ACC Value Challenge, please visit: www.acc.com/valuechallenge. TH E BU SINE S S C A S E In the wake of … lower price. In “the new normal,” every business function is under greater scrutiny and pressure to shed the …
Checklists
Jackson Lewis P.C.
06/10/2021
4 pages

The following checklist represents a high-level overview of potential issues to guide an organization’s thinking about reopening most effectively while mitigating business and compliance risks. Reopening orders at the state and local levels can vary significantly, and planning should take those requirements into account.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… has begun its return to the “new normal” workplace or is preparing to do so in the coming weeks or months, constant … into account. Critical Factors: As employers plan for the return of their employees to the worksite, they must … information on this topic can be found at www.jacksonlewis.com. ©2021 Jackson Lewis P.C. This material is provided for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/31/2004

A code of business conduct and ethics of a company with the vision to be the international world-class leader focused in passive electronic components, modules, sensors and sensor system technology; providing innovative solutions and relationships in a global marketplace. This code is a working document and a basic guideline.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and relationships in a global marketplace. This code is a working document and a basic guideline. Resource Details … e l ine . It is no t a set of al l- inc lu si ve ru le s. For t hi s c ode t o ha ve mea n in g , it mu s t be u nd e … r Aff ir ma t iv e Ac t io n The C o m p a n y, as a com m e rc ia l a nd g ov e r nm e nt co nt ra c t o r, ple d …
Articles
Charles A. Volkert III; Teresa Kennedy; Kent Matsumoto
10/24/2007

As more companies realize the benefits of employing in-house counsel, the need for retention and recruitment of qualified attorneys becomes more important. Find out the many benefits of implementing a mentoring program in your legal department.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles The Value of Mentoring Programs for Corporate Legal Departments Author Charles A. Volkert … a trial membership . … s workloads swell and more work is brought in-house to control costs, employee retention and … school of Law. she can be reached at teresa.kennedy@cox.com. KenT K. MaTsUMoTo is most recently the former vice …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/31/2004

A sample class action settlement agreement and release between current and former employees, during a time period, and an employer. Provisions included are identity of the class, settlement considerations, claims administrator, notice to class members, enhanced compensation for named plaintiff, miscellaneous, etc.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… notice to class members, enhanced compensation for named plaintiff, miscellaneous, etc. Resource Details … Action Settlement Agreement and Release (“the Agreement”) is entered into this 1st day of July, 2003 (“the Effective … action suit for unpaid overtime, interest and penalties in the United States District Court for the Northern District …
Articles
Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI)
11/27/2015

This article points out that each board should build a renewal framework unique to its forthcoming challenges in order to maximize its effectiveness over the long term.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… role in providing leadership on governance issues for directors of all organisations to achieve a positive … Introduction A crucial component of an effective board is the set of tools it employs to renew itself. Modern boards … the board must publicly state 1 http://www.issgovernance.com/ 4 why it believes a director serving beyond a prescribed …
Articles
Laura J. Maechtlen
10/18/2016

This article discusses top issues related to flexible workplace arrangements and their legal compliance solutions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… or Leader Patricia KimLaura MaechtlenTim Phillips This is the Seyfarth Shaw PowerPoint Template. About You AGC in the 10 person legal department for GoSlow, a company with 5,000 employees in five states the …
Program Materials
Patricia Kim, Laura Maechtlen, Tim Phillips
10/18/2016

Despite conventional wisdom, lawyers are human and not emotionless machines. All too often law department leaders overlook this human side and find themselves in difficult management situations that are easily avoided. This program is designed to identify warning signs and offer practical solutions for law department managers. Using a skit-style presentation, the program will provide content in the form of case studies covering: diffusing personal conflicts, setting career expectations, and managing workloads, for instance, while accounting for gender and generational diversity in the workforce. Be prepared to learn and be entertained!

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… leaders overlook this human side and find themselves in difficult management situations that are easily avoided. This program is designed to identify warning signs and offer practical solutions for law department managers. Using a skit-style presentation, …
Articles
Claudio Mattos, Partner, Demarest Advogados
01/19/2014

A review of changes to Brazil's Commercial Representation Law, specifically the introduction of the sales agency concept in Brazilian contractual relationships.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… specifically the introduction of the sales agency concept in Brazilian contractual relationships. Resource Details … figure and named it as “Agent”. As the new Civil Code is in force for only few years, there are some discussions whether this …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/25/2017

This is a sample policy changing an employee from exempt to non-exempt status.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Change from Exempt to Non-Exempt February 25, 2017 This is a sample policy changing an employee from exempt to … provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to … 412-246-0153 | E-mail: jennifer.betts@ogletreedeakins.com © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
Articles
Alison Bost, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
01/27/2023

This brief article presents tips regarding how in-house lawyers can protect the attorney-client privilege under US law.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Protecting the Privilege (United States) Author Alison … 27, 2023 This brief article presents tips regarding how in-house lawyers can protect the attorney-client privilege … codified in Rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, is the oldest common law privilege for confidential …
Articles
Catherine Ballantyne, Senior Associate, Madgwicks Lawyers
02/19/2016

In this quick overview (QuickCounsel) are five upfront tactics to help you to proactively manage the litigation process right from the start and effectively minimise your overall costs.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… the 'Budget Blowout' Conversation: Minimising Legal Costs in Dispute Resolution and Litigation (Australia) Author … cases, despite best intentions on both sides, litigation is often associated with budget 'blowout'. Here are five … the start and effectively minimise your overall costs. For any in house counsel, litigation can be an expensive and …
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