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ACC Amicus - JJ Holland v Frederikson & Byron
Early BIM demonstration projects have achieved savings of around 20% in the construction phase, some projects are expected to make a 33% cost savings over the life of the project and future projects are targeting even greater savings. Read more about BIM in this article.
This Questionnaire is being furnished to directors, persons nominated to become directors, officers, and 5% shareholders of (the “Company”) and relates to certain information required to be disclosed by the Company in its Proxy Statement and its Annual Report on Form 10 K, which the Company is preparing for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This is a sample Bylaws form.
ACC Comments on Proposed Amendments to FRPC
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
As expected, 2021 saw continued emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues on a global scale, by governments, regulators, NGOs, the private sector, and other important stakeholders.
This third instalment of Latham’s annual 10 Things to Look Out For blog post highlights the ESG-related developments and trends that we expect to remain in the headlines in 2022.
This InfoPAK explores the case law and best principles for handling workplace investigations into employee claims of harassment and other alleged improper treatment in light of the defense provided in Faragher v. City of Boca Raton and the shield that is the attorney-client and attorney work product privileges. This InfoPAK is meant to provide an overview of the Faragher defense (especially in light of recent developments in case law) as well as the salient privileges, and then provide employers with insight on the best practices for protecting the Faragher defense as well as, where possible, the privileges, while proactively addressing employee concerns.
In this latest Leading Practices Profile, ACC profiles the leading mediation and arbitration practices of two law departments operating in the Asia-Pacific region to learn how they approach alternative dispute resolution efforts. As part of the project, ACC also presents the views of experts and leading ADR organizations that offer alternative dispute resolution services for commercial disputes in the region.
In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investment in Hong Kong businesses and commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in February 2018.
This is a sample services agreement between a vendor company and a non-profit.
Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, USA 19102
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
"Private Eyes Are Watching You: U.S. and International Privacy Laws Relating to Employee Monitoring "
Presented by Fisher Phillips
In a post-COVID world, hybrid and completely remote employees have become increasingly commonplace, with employers struggling to find ways to monitor productivity and availability, ensure the security of confidential data and sensitive personal information, and encourage compliance with legal requirements and employment policies. Increasingly, employers are exploring remote monitoring options, including monitoring methods such as time tracking and email monitoring, video surveillance, keylogging, application monitoring, geolocation tracking, and the installation of monitoring software on company-issued devices, as well as mobile device management software for personal devices used for business purposes. The legality of the use of such monitoring techniques varies both within the U.S. and internationally. This session will help employers to identify the commonalities and differences between U.S. and international laws relating to employee monitoring.
Speakers:
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.
"Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield"
Presented by Cozen O'Connor
Cryptocurrencies, digital assets and blockchain were under the regulatory microscope in 2024 and look set to continue as a focus for regulatory authorities, including state attorneys general, in 2025. Such novel and rapidly evolving technologies are a critical cornerstone of the modern economy but are not fully understood by legislators and policymakers. Listen in as Stephen Cobb and Alex Levine explore Dapper Labs’ experience as an NFT developer in navigating the regulatory minefield and draw out lessons for all businesses deploying new technologies.
Speakers:
11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
"What to Expect in the Trump Administration 2.0"
Presented by Holland & Knight
This discussion would focus on how best to prepare for anticipated policies and changes in the legal landscape in the new Administration and Congress, focusing in particular on ESG (including DEI and messaging of corporate values), government relations, and procurement.
Speakers:
This is a sample HIPAA policy.
While the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues is not new, the importance of reporting and treating ESG as a key component of your business and governance processes has increased in recent years. This article will identify what ESG means from an in-house counsel perspective and steps for developing your company’s ESG program.
This article explores investing practices and regulations in Switzerland from the perspective of Chinese companies.
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