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Articles
04/01/2015
15 pages

This “best practices” document was drafted by the Cybersecurity Unit to assist organizations in preparing a cyber incident response plan and, more generally, in preparing to respond to a cyber incident in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Best Practices for Victim Response and Reporting of Cyber Incidents (US) … drafted by the Cybersecurity Unit to assist organizations in preparing a cyber incident response plan and, more … expediting recovery. The best time to plan such a response is now, before an incident occurs. This “best practices” …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a sample packing and fulfillment agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Packing and Fulfillment Agreement October 24, 2016 This is a sample packing and fulfillment agreement. Resource … as a "Party" or, collectively, the "Parties") A. Client is in the business of marketing and selling bakery products, … which Products are manufactured and made ready for fulfillment by [MANUFACTURER] ("Contract Manufacturer") …
Articles
08/18/2014

This resource outlines six fee structures used in value billing and the incentives created by each structure. Sample engagement terms are included.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Handbook for Value-Based Billing Engagements August 18, 2014 This resource outlines six fee structures used in value billing and the incentives created by each … of legal work, instead of hourly billing. ■ The fixed fee is established based on a mutually agreed upon scope of work, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Teresa Holderer
10/29/2014

A sample checklist to help as you move through a joint venture.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… membership . … Holderer – ACC Annual Meeting JV Checklist for ABC Parties Names (contracting entities) - ABC Company or … (e.g. Corporation, Limited liability) Proposed name – is it available in jurisdiction? Should ABC allow JV to use a … either party allowed distribution of assets on termination Buy-out by either party - when, price? Shoot outs? Valuation …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
06/05/2014

While there is no one size fits all model for internal investigations, there are several important considerations that commonly arise and can be managed to avoid pitfalls like those noted above. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some practical considerations for dealing with six such considerations.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Articles Navigating the Minefield: Practical Considerations for Conducting Internal Investigations Author Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP June 5, 2014 While there is no one size fits all model for internal investigations, … is important that corporations have appropriate procedures in place to conduct appropriately scoped and designed …
Articles
10/18/2016
5 pages

This article lists 10 practice tips for creating a defensible process for executing legal holds.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2016 5 pages This article lists 10 practice tips for creating a defensible process for executing legal holds. … an overly complicated or intimidating process (but often is). However, it does require thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect the business. Any dispute with an …
Articles
Michele Mayes
10/29/2014

Lawyers are often viewed as great thinkers but not great managers—and legal successes can be significantly minimized or obliterated by leaving carnage along that road to case resolution or project completion.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ‘softer side’ of managing people can be a defining skill for how successful a lawyer can be as she or he progresses … top legal talent and maintaining a motivated legal team is the leadership and tone set by the department’s chief … providing feedback on the competencies: • http://www.acca.com/protected/reference/performance/client_assessment.xls • …
Articles
Michele Mayes
10/30/2014

Insights of Michele Mayes, CLO Pitney Bowes, Inc.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ‘softer side’ of managing people can be a defining skill for how successful a lawyer can be as she or he progresses … top legal talent and maintaining a motivated legal team is the leadership and tone set by the department’s chief … providing feedback on the competencies: • http://www.acca.com/protected/reference/performance/client_assessment.xls • …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
08/26/2013
3 pages

A recent trio of hotly contested proxy fights in Canada involving Norton Rose Fulbright’s Special Situations team helped further clarify and define the rights of a board of directors to determine the timing of a shareholders' meeting.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Articles Strategies for Protecting Companies in Proxy Contests (Canada) Author … Justice Mesbur stated that the role of the court “is to determine whether the board applied the appropriate … +1 416.216.4815 orestes.pasparakis@nortonrosefulbright.com > Walied Soliman Toronto +1 416.216.4820 …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
05/05/2014
2 pages

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) published statistics regarding the use of its emergency arbitrator provisions. These show a record number of emergency arbitration applications received by the SIAC in the last year, in an increasingly broad range of sectors. Overall, the SIAC has handled 34 emergency arbitrations since this procedure was introduced in July 2010. It is a system that has been proven to work well, in itself; but there remain issues with emergency arbitration, particularly in the enforceability of emergency arbitration awards, as Ben Giaretta and Michael Weatherley explain.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… since this procedure was introduced in July 2010. It is a system that has been proven to work well, in itself; but … in which an arbitrator is appointed to deal with requests for urgent interim relief, such as an interim injunction, … Arbitration +65 6416 3353 ben.giaretta@ashurst.com Michael Weatherley Legal Manager, Singapore +65 6416 9509 …
Articles
Luciana M. Cossermelli Tornovsky, partner in the Corporate / M&A practice at Demarest Advogados
05/12/2015

This article contains a summary of the main aspects of the withdrawal right in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Dissenting Shareholders' Withdrawal Right in Brazil Author Luciana M. Cossermelli Tornovsky, partner in … Shareholders' Meeting. The purpose of the withdrawal right is to protect the minority shareholders against certain … in the minority shareholders' rights. 2. Triggering Events for the Exercise of the Withdrawal Right The right to …
Articles
Nicolas Morgan, Sam Puathasnanon & Thomas Zaccaro, Paul Hastings
01/01/2016
2 pages

This article discusses the Securities and Exchange Commission's filing of a record 807 enforcement actions in FY2015 and obtaining orders totaling $4.2 billion in disgorgement and penalties.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles 2015 Was a Record Year for the SEC (USA) Author Nicolas Morgan, Sam Puathasnanon & … argue these revisions do not go far enough, and Congress is considering a bill to restrict administrative proceedings. … Nick Morgan 1.213.683.6181 nicolasmorgan@paulhastings.com Thomas A. Zaccaro 1.213.683.6185 …
Program Materials
Kevin Clunis, Randall Hafer, Tom Price, Rodolfo Rivera
10/31/2014

Global corporations face a host of challenges when doing business abroad. Among them is whether to agree to submit a dispute to an international arbitral tribunal or to consent to the jurisdiction of a foreign court. Once these decisions are made, however, how are the resulting rulings enforced? Discover the unique challenges associated with transnational enforcement of a valid award issued by a court or an agreed-upon arbitral tribunal and how to effectively resist transnational enforcement of a fraudulent or deficient judgment.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… host of challenges when doing business abroad. Among them is whether to agree to submit a dispute to an international …  Judgments   Addressing  Enforcement  Concerns  Upfront   in  the  Contract  Documents     Randy  Hafer   Kilpatrick …  disputes  se?le  before  judgment   or  award     •  For  interna?onal  business  disputes  about  60%   se?le …
Articles
Andrew T. Solomon
05/01/2015
4 pages

In this article, learn how to manage litigation by implementing benchmarks to create a system for evaluating, tracking and controlling litigation costs.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… litigation by implementing benchmarks to create a system for evaluating, tracking and controlling litigation costs. … your litigation budget has been blown and outside counsel is telling you to settle for a figure far above what you told … in terms of cost and range of outcome. But more com- plex cases may not lend themselves to these kinds of …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
4 pages

Non-profits as well as most businesses in the United States are formulating plans to reopen. In this article, in-house counsel will learn how to consider potential liability risks as their employees return to work. This article was originally published in July 2020.

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Region: United States
… face from their employees in the face of a dangerous virus for which a vaccine or cure has yet to be found and may not … do not take steps to protect their workplace and ensure it is not exposed to individuals who may have contracted the … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … Non-profits as well as most businesses in the United …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/17/2016

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and its employee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Corporation and its Employee March 17, 2016 This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and … its subsidiaries and affiliates, is the world leader in the manufacture, development and distribution of [EMPLOYER … Employee recognizes and acknowledges that it is essential for the proper protection of Employer s legitimate business …
Articles
James A. Nortz
04/01/2014

The author discusses a time when his company failed to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in this article he reflects on the role he played.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, … re- flecting on this very painful episode in my career, it is clear to me that this outcome was the result of a failure …
Articles
01/01/2017
2 pages

Deng Thiak Adut needs little in the way of introduction – child soldier, man of hope, Dinka-Bor survivor, advocate, 2016 NSW Australian of the Year, brother, son, and now, soon to be father. And despite all that has been written about this remarkable young man who has overcome unthinkable adversity, he doesn’t feel his story is an exceptional one.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… overcome unthinkable adversity, he doesn’t feel his story is an exceptional one. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … Claire E. Bibby As Senior Vice President & General Counsel for Brookfield Property Partners, Claire’s strengths rest in … acc_journal_spring17.indd 8 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 9VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 when he himself has …
06/22/2017

Good Faith for In-house Lawyers - presentation held in Melbourne 22 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Good Faith for In-house Lawyers June 22, 2017 Good Faith for In-house … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with: acla.acc.com Share your comments and photos using #byinhouse Good … Introduction The current position in Australia • What is good faith? • When does good faith arise? • Good faith at …
Articles
James A. Nortz
04/01/2013

This article explains how classical moral philosophy is an imperfect tool for solving real-world ethical issues and often leads to contradictory and absurd conclusions. The author takes a different approach to making sound, ethical business decisions; read this article to learn more about it.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… Articles Business Ethics—Is Classical Moral Philosophy Letting Us Down? Author James … how classical moral philosophy is an imperfect tool for solving real-world ethical issues and often leads to … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. nortz dirECTor of CoMpLiAnCE for
Articles
James A. Nortz
11/01/2012

The author uses the Open Compliance and Ethics Group’s 2012 “Governance, Risk Management and Compliance” Maturity Survey as a springboard to discuss the three critical areas that companies focus on when trying to improve their GRC system: information pipelines, dashboards, and checks and balances.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Ethics Group’s (OCEG) 2012 GRC Maturity Survey. GRC is an acronym for “Governance, Risk Management and Compliance” that … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. James A. nortz dirECTor of …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/22/2014

There is a beast on the loose. It is an ever-changing, constantly expanding monster of unimaginable size and complexity that spans the globe. It can’t be bargained with and it takes no prisoners. The beast is fierce. It is pitiless. It is unrelenting. It is ... the law.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Business Ethics—Keeping the Beast at Bay: Strategies for More Effective Corporate Governance Author James A. Nortz October 22, 2014 There is a beast on the loose. It is an ever-changing, constantly … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/01/2014

The author provides a systems view analysis of workplace misconduct that goes beyond the traditional “blame and change” approach to handling complaints.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … in a very large space filled with similar work stations for hundreds of other employees. Unfortunately for her, the … the company. Sadly, the scenario Barbara related to us is not unlike hundreds of similar reports managers, as well …
Articles
James A. Nortz
12/01/2016

Business Ethics columnist offers a defense of Scrooge, the infamous miser from “A Christmas Carol,” on how he truly is an “ethical” man of business.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Articles An Apology for a Much Maligned but “Excellent Man of Business” Author … infamous miser from “A Christmas Carol,” on how he truly is an “ethical” man of business. Resource Details Source: ACC … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT …
Peer Practice Examples
Patrick D. Cornelius and Susan M. DiMickele, co-chairs of Squire Sanders Value Partner Team
02/01/2010
4 pages

This Value Practice Resource describes how Squire Sanders challenges its attorneys to remedy disconnects between costs for outside legal services and value the client receives.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Peer Practice Examples Partnering for Worldwide Value at Squire Sanders Author Patrick D. … aspect of the firm around client value. The initiative is described as being actively championed by the firm’s … the Squire Sanders document repository through the lexis.com interface. The firm shares that this tool allows it to …
Advocacy Filings
04/05/2002

Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes CLE requirements, professional responsibility exam and character and fitness application.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 4, 2002 Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes … its report to the Council of the Virginia State Bar for comment and approval of its proposal— the mandatory … dealing with their licensure. The result of these efforts is a Task Force report recommending that in-house counsel …
Peer Practice Examples
Royal Bank of Canada
06/10/2009

Guidelines developed by Royal Bank of Canada for their Demand Management practices used to engage outside counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… June 10, 2009 Guidelines developed by Royal Bank of Canada for their Demand Management practices used to engage outside … of Demand Management (DM)  The purpose of practicing DM is to introduce a greater responsibility and awareness of … group targets of cost containment while also helping RBC in its ultimate goal of increasing RBC’s operating leverage. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Corpedia, Inc.
01/01/2010

Sample position description for chief compliance description.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Corpedia, Inc. January 1, 2010 Sample position description for chief compliance description. Resource Details Interest … . … !For more ACC InfoPAKs, please visit http://www.acc.com/infopaks! 37 B. Tool Two: Sample Chief Compliance Officer … of the compliance function. This position description is purposefully detailed to identify for consideration those …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/19/2015

Swiss Executive Employment Agreement

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Page 1 Swiss Executive Employment Contract THIS AGREEMENT is made [DATE 1] BETWEEN [COMPANY] ("the Company") whose … and the Employee hereby agrees to serve the Company in the capacity of a Chief Executive Officer subject to the … similar nature to or which might compete with the business for the time being carried on by the Company or the Group. 3. …
Articles
Dawn Solowey, Lynn Kappelman, and Darien Harris (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
07/05/2023
6 pages

This article discusses the unanimous US Supreme Court decision that has effectively disavowed the long-standing de minimis standard in Groff v. Dejoy, clarifying Title VII's undue hardship standard to mean "substantial increased costs in relation to the conduct of its particular business."

… of Undue Hardship in Religious Accommodation: De Minimis Is Out, "Substantial Increased Costs" Is In Author Dawn … accommodation law.  Petitioner Gerald Groff was a carrier for the United States Postal Service (the “Postal Service”) … him, prompting Groff to resign.  https://www.seyfarth.com/people/dawn-reddy-solowey.html …
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