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10/20/2015

This presentation speaks about how to find inventions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… of your regular work. Regular Work • Every time a problem is solved there is a potential for an invention • Differences in what you have produced compared to prior versions can be …
Articles
National Association of Corporate Directors
02/12/2015
6 pages

This article discusses four actions that nominating and governance committee chairs can take to support more active board engagement in strategy development in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Council: Rethinking Strategy Development Introduction For companies of all sizes, the velocity of change is at an all-time high, and it shows no sign of slowing. … virtues of becoming an activist board—one that views the com- pany through the lens of an activist investor—are often …
Articles
12/15/2014

In this article, Versata claimed that Infosys was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… was using the DCM software not only to develop functions for Ameriprise, but also to develop a competitive product. … More decisions from the Versata tarpit https://opensource.com/law/14/12/gplv2-court-decisions-versata 1/6 GPLv2 goes to … been interpreted by courts. This lack of court decisions is about to change due to the five interrelated cases arising …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2019
15 pages

Implementing changes in fee structures should not happen in isolation. Changes to value based billing affect only one factor in the value equation. Implementing value based billing is an opportunity to examine working relationships and processes to drive efficiency. It is a step to a Value Based Relationship.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
in the value equation. Implementing value based billing is an opportunity to examine working relationships and … those law firms’ other clients; and they lose the chance for team building among the cadre of primary outside firms. … and Process – February 25, 2010 available at www.acc.com. Legal Services Management 3.0 Core Curriculum Change …
Articles
Raymond M. Ripple, Stephen J. MacGillivray
10/29/2014

Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – the procedural rules that govern the life of a case in the federal trial courts – are on the horizon. On June 3, 2013, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (the “Standing Committee”) approved for publication a report containing proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure(the “Report”). On August 15, 2013, the Report was released to the bench and bar for a six month public comment period, which includes a series of public hearings held in Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Practice and Procedure (the “Standing Committee”) approved for publication a report containing proposed amendments to … LLP EDWARDS WILDMAN PALMER LLP RRIPPLE@EDWARDSWILDMAN.COM SMACGILLIVRAY@EDWARDSWILDMAN.COM PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO … 16(b)(2) cuts these times to 90 days after any defendant is served or 60 days after any defendant appears. By reducing …
Articles
10/20/2015

This presentation speaks about how to evaluate inventions.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 6. Detectabililty 7. Business Relevance Newness Is the invention a: revolutionary concept, or an incremental advance, or somewhere in between? Is the invention already known? A new use for a previous invention? What Makes a Good Invention? …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2021
Sustainable finance means much more than reducing the carbon footprint. An overview of the evolving ESG regulatory framework and what lies ahead in green transition.
… the evolving ESG regulatory framework and what lies ahead in green transition. Resource Details Interest Area: … which helps delineate green economic activities, is one recent development in the ESG space. Instruments . … the economy transitions from “brown” to “green,” it is OK for the ESG needle to only move to ‘khaki” in the short term. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/11/2021
There is no time like the present to rethink your approach to your career.
… Management Greg Stern Publication Date: 08/11/2021 There is no time like the present to rethink your approach to your … Career development meant either getting an entry level job in a corporate law department that offered on-the-job … careers would be doing the same job with the same company for many years. This was certainly true for me. As a young …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/18/2019
21 pages

This presentation outlines the phases of the change transition curve and what behaviors employees may exhibit in each phase.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… transition curve and what behaviors employees may exhibit in each phase. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … Challenges 2016 ACC Legal Operations Conference What is CHANGE? to make something different in some way; to … during change? • Better ready yourself and others for change? • Build your ability and understanding of the …
Program Materials
06/23/2016

Find Solutions to Real-Life Change Management Challenges That You Face

… Challenges 2016 ACC Legal Operations Conference What is CHANGE? to make something different in some way; to undergo a modification; to alter; to … during change? • Better ready yourself and others for change? • Build your ability and understanding of the …
Checklists
ACC and Others
01/30/2004

Steps to take in conducting an internal investigation. Includes guidance on initial meetings, determining whether an investigation is necessary, nature of the controversy, planning the investigation, conducting the investigation and interviews, assessing credibility of interviewees, and making recommendations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Author ACC and Others January 29, 2004 Steps to take in conducting an internal investigation. Includes guidance on initial meetings, determining whether an investigation is necessary, nature of the controversy, planning the … As an employer, you strive to treat your employees fairly. For example, you always make employment decisions without …
Advocacy Filings
01/09/2007

A flow chart guiding employers through relevant health and safety regulations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… NW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404-525-8622 nwasser@constangy.com 1 OSHA INJURY AND ILLNESS RECORDKEEPING ANALYSIS I. … ed injuries and illnes se s. While em pl o yer s have for many y ear s been a p pl ying the rules se t ou t in … a s a general r ule, the OSH A recor dkee pi ng s y s t em is bo t h br oader and more detailed than the s y s t em s u …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/12/2021
Darleen Harris has been helping manage the corporate secretary function at Zix Corporation for almost 30 years. In her Day in the Life, she reflects on how the corporate secretary function has changed during her time.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Darleen Harris Darleen Harris Publication Date: … manage the corporate secretary function at Zix Corporation for almost 30 years. In her Day in the Life, she reflects on … another busy day. 7:00 am Drinking coffee to start my day is a must since working from home. Enjoying my fresh brew, I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/29/2021
In this follow-up article, the authors outline ways to protect your tax-exempt organization from risk during a joint venture.
… Drummond Lakshmi Sarma Ramani Publication Date: 11/29/2021 In this follow-up article, the authors outline ways to … ventures between a tax-exempt organization and for-profit entities. This article will provide an overview of … To ensure the nonprofit’s tax-exempt status is not put in jeopardy, a joint venture must be closely …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/19/2022
Design a system that anticipates issues, keep analyzing to find out what went wrong when a problem occurs, and layer on fixes until the crisis is resolved. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… when a problem occurs, and layer on fixes until the crisis is resolved. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation Resource Details … to ensure similar mishaps don’t happen again. Any in-house counsel worth their salary knows that learning from … much harder. Or, as I’ve said elsewhere, “We do not lack for knowledge of what to do, we lack the will to do it.” ( On …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/03/2022
Advocates can get in the way of your work, but their issues are often critical to understand. Good ESG communication skills will help you rise above troubling challenges. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… ACC Docket … Illustration by Dapitart / Shutterstock.com In the corporate world, we often encounter stakeholders … will help determine our own strategy and goals. ... There is no consistent and accepted mechanism for deciding priorities among competing stakeholder …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/18/2022
Many people find the truth uncomfortable – even painful. ACC Docket columnist James Bellerjeau urges you to consider who is providing the feedback, and whether it could possibly be true. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career
… columnist James Bellerjeau urges you to consider who is providing the feedback, and whether it could possibly be … to the end and I bet you'll feel better. You will decide for yourself what you think. Let me lay down a few pieces of … by listening more than you talk, and express your emotions in terms of how you feel and not what the other person said …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2022
Mental imagery and stating your goals can help you achieve them. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday, #MondayMotivation
… Development Source: ACC Docket … I can think of many times in my own life where I firmly believed I would benefit from … or the power of thoughts alone . The sports world is filled with elite athletes who practice visualization or … activity as you would like to do it in the real world. For example, if you have an important race coming up, you can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
Venture into the niche realm of government contracts counsel with Jessica Lehman, Verizon’s trailblazer, as she unravels the field’s unique challenges. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … to handle high contract volume effectively. “My takeaway is that you can’t get sloppy about leaving notes in the … and has a few new pieces in the works. https://vimeo.com/839143582/fcca192dca?share=copy Jessica Lehman's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2023
Reimagine your work and reinvent yourself with precision! In his final installment of the T-Shaped Lawyer series, veteran in-house counsel Peter Connor stresses the importance of precise language when making meaningful changes in your career. #FutureofLaw #LegalPractice #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Bohbeh / Shutterstock.com Lawyers are so precise when it comes to the law, whether it is drafting a contract, writing a legal opinion, or … of terminology and their understanding of key concepts. For example, many: Fail to clarify clear objectives for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
What a year it has been! We have seen a series of events and any one of them would be history-making: a presidential impeachment trial, devastating wildfires, a worldwide pandemic, national protests, lockdowns, quarantines, the postponement of the Olympics, and cancelations of annual events that even world wars did not affect. Allow me to share with you some good news from this year.
… wars did not affect. If I were to pick a word of the year for 2020, “UNPRECEDENTED” seems appropriate. After months of … , echoes my longing: There’s a local paper rolled up in a rubber band One more sad story’s one more than I can … Finally, let me tell you about  Lonnie Bedwell . Lonnie is a Navy veteran who lost his sight in a hunting accident in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/08/2020
Companies are trying to do the right thing in a challenging environment for their employees, communities, and customers. In-house counsel will realize just how critical privacy is to a company and its sustainability and attractiveness to investors.

… 12/08/2020 Companies are trying to do the right thing in a challenging environment for their employees, communities, and customers. In-house counsel will realize just how critical privacy is to a company and its sustainability and attractiveness to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
If we expect our colleagues in the companies we serve to be able to apply and fulfill the agreements we prepare for them, if we expect our employees to follow the policies and guidance we issue, we must use language that speaks to its intended audience.
… Publication Date: 12/10/2020 If we expect our colleagues in the companies we serve to be able to apply and fulfill the agreements we prepare for them, if we expect our employees to follow the policies … I understand that it’s useful to highlight that the total is comprised of funds from multiple sources, but we were just …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2018
Honest performance reviews are the only way your employees can make reasoned decisions about their future lives and careers.
… advance the organization’s goal; (3) Assisting the team in meeting those goals; and (4) Recognizing, rewarding, or … the team based on its performance. The most important task is building your diverse and inclusive team, which will be covered in depth in future columns. For now, assume you have that team in place. The next most …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/26/2018
Courts generally dislike the restraint on trade inherent in noncompete agreements. The treatment of noncompete agreements is state and country specific, so when tackling a noncompete, a critical first step is understanding how the applicable jurisdiction views these agreements.
… Courts generally dislike the restraint on trade inherent in noncompete agreements. The treatment of noncompete agreements is state and country specific, so when tackling a noncompete, … during natural disasters, and taming communications for litigation. S underland Manufacturing General Counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/25/2017
Key employees are highly valued, usually highly compensated, and have key decision-making roles in the organization. Their position and seniority also gives them access to deeply sensitive corporate information; they know where the bodies are buried! It is important to take measured steps to protect the company upon notice of the voluntary departure of a key employee.
… highly compensated, and have key decision-making roles in the organization. Their position and seniority also gives … information; they know where the bodies are buried! It is important to take measured steps to protect the company … the ideal timing and nature of the employee’s departure. For example, if there is a concern that the employee may …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2018
Abandon the myth that policies and procedures drive behavior, and exert whatever influence you can to hold your leaders to the highest ethical standards. Experience has shown that when our leaders are corrupt, we become corrupt.
… of often toxic or volatile products, the chemical industry is one of the safest industries in the world to work. This fact is born out of the US … civilian was as safety, health, and environmental counsel for a multinational chemical company. During my first two …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
I think it is vital to look for opportunities both large and small to change or alter habits and to strive to achieve a greater capacity for self-regulation in the face of life’s challenges with the object of realizing our potential as authentic, ethical leaders.
… Desks Jim Nortz Publication Date: 06/01/2015 I think it is vital to look for opportunities both large and small to change or alter … strive to achieve a greater capacity for self-regulation in the face of life’s challenges with the object of realizing …
Program Materials
Aryeh Friedman, Stephen Martin, Charlotte Young
04/27/2015

Learn best practices and receive actionable advice on compliance program benchmarking and monitoring, including: how to compile critical compliance program data to accurately assess and measure program effectiveness; key takeaways that can (and should) be gleaned from a benchmarking exercise; and using compliance software to establish and maintain a cost-efficient and effective compliance program (includes meeting the “Morgan Stanley” defense). Learn how to design quantifiable, meaningful metrics that your Audit Committee and enforcement agencies will understand and appreciate. Discuss the criteria you should be benchmarking your program against, as well as the key monitoring priorities. Learn how to collect the data and begin using it to improve your compliance program.

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Checklists
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend
10/29/2014
9 pages

A checklist for guarding against loss of trade secrets.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Checklist and Samples for Guarding Against Loss of Trade Secrets (US) Author … Audra A. Dial 404.815.6307 adial@kilpatricktownsend.com 1 Checklist for Guarding Against Loss of Trade Secrets  … of making certain that the most valuable information is adequately protected.  Confidentiality and non-disclosure …
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