A sample settlement proposal submitted by a mediator to the conflicted parties.
An ACC interview with Carol Ann Petren, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CIGNA. Hear Petren's views on opportunities for women to advance in the legal field, the importance of delegating work, and tips for organizing your legal department.
Since December 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to do business in Cuba, however, the US continues to maintain a comprehensive embargo against Cuba, and Cuba remains a socialist state with a restrictive, government-run economy. The program will provide: An overview of the Cuban embargo regulations (what has changed, what remains in place); Advice on navigating the Cuban embargo regulations, including implementation of compliance programs; Information about Cuba’s foreign investment rules and government hierarchy; Expert insights into the realities of doing business with “Cuba, Inc.”; and Current investment trends, opportunities and risks.
This white paper redefines the relationship between the Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel.
This is a sample industrial lease agreement for the state of Illinois.
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.
In October 2013, for the first time in twenty years, the United States produced more crude oil than it imported. US oil and gas production is evolving rapidly. The prospect of an energy- independent United States will dramatically reshape domestic and foreign energy industries and reposition the United States as an energy exporter rather than an importer. This session will equip you to advise clients on the major regulatory developments emerging from this significant transformation, including regulations regarding shale oil and gas production, transportation and storage and liquified natural gas storage and export. The session will also touch on US and global views from a policy perspective, including the longer term implications for US energy policy and international trade and foreign policy—particularly considering recent developments in the Middle East.
Legal Operations Startup Toolkit Checklists
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.
The following is a risk management briefing that puts the key issues at the top of the agenda.
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.
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.
Learn how US health care regulation and policy may change in the wake of the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, as well as takeaways for your organization.
A list of ACC legal resources related to each session presented at the Mini MBA Business Education course at Boston University.
Due to the global pandemic, organizations are facing tough choices as to how they approach in-person events. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about strategies and force majure clauses that help them safeguard their future events. This article was originally published in March 2020.
This inspirational article provides advice and insight brought about by the firsthand experiences of David Benck, the vice president and general counsel for Hibbett Sports, an athletic goods retail chain based in Birmingham, Alabama.
The need for project development is driven by two factors - the expanding role of in-house counsel and the expectation of efficiency and predictability. In order to provide the necessary direction, continuity, and coordination to matters, the legal department must embrace project management. <br><br>Download the PDF, or view the interactive, digital edition at <a href="http://www.accvaluechallenge-digital.com/accvaluechallenge/acc-guide-to-project-management">www.accvaluechallenge-digital.com/accvaluechallenge/acc-guide-to-project-management </a>
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