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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample non-exclusive independent contractor agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Independent Contractor Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample non-exclusive independent contractor agreement. … (i) Definition of Confidential Information. (A) For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" … Contractor shall (1) hold all Confidential Information in confidence, and (2) not use or disclose to any person or …
Program Materials
Lucy Bassli, Terin B. Cremer, Steve Crossland, Mark Ross
10/18/2016

As legal departments expand their roles as business partners and compliance advisers, we have seen roles develop outside of the traditional attorney discipline. As with subject matter expertise, certain skills from other professions can assist the department to be more effective. This program will explore the strategic use of program managers, paraprofessionals, and other business experts to enable the delivery of legal services across the legal department and organization more broadly.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
… Legal Services and Expanding the Role of Non-Lawyers in Your Department Author Lucy Bassli, Terin B. Cremer, Steve … positions Enabling continuous improvement Structure for Negotiation Playbook Documenting processes and workflows … Process Map Business owner initiates a procurement action Is contract>$10kor>1 year? Document threshold for initiating …
Program Materials
Alex Bourelly, David Fredrickson, Adriana Mitchell, John Penn, Michael Yecies
10/17/2016

The session will cover important recent US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) developments since the 2015 ACC Annual Meeting. The program will review significant enforcement actions and trends as well as recent SEC developments related to the Volcker Rule, shareholder proposals, and the rule for pay ratio disclosure. This program will also examine those sections of the Dodd-Frank Act that matter most to corporate and securities lawyers in their day-to-day practices, including providing advice to management and board members. The session will review the network of regulations that have been adopted pursuant to those sections and report on the status of regulations not yet adopted by the SEC. This will be a fast-moving program; come equipped with a working knowledge of the Securities Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in Light of the SEC’s Renewed Focus Author Alex Bourelly, … to the Volcker Rule, shareholder proposals, and the rule for pay ratio disclosure. This program will also examine … prohibited, [can] result in a non-GAAP measure that is misleading” and violate Rule 100(b) of Regulation G. …
Articles
Richard E. Powers, Jr., Steven A. Adducci, Gregory S. Wagner, Matthew Field, and Joseph R. Hicks (Venable LLP)
08/23/2024
3 pages

Learn how the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's policies and regulatory functions may change in the wake of the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.

… Commission's policies and regulatory functions may change in the wake of the US Supreme Court's 2024 decision … Chevron-Judicial-Review-of-FERC-Decisions---Venable-Article-for-ACC.pdf (74.76 KB) Download Save to My Resources Not an … the agency tasked with regulating the subject matter. This is a significant shift in power and discretion from executive …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/08/2016
“I know exactly which three dishes I want to try," says Alexa King with a smile after we greet and exchange niceties at a trendy Vietnamese restaurant in Mountain View, California. King is the EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary of FireEye, a leading network security company.
… Vietnamese restaurant in Mountain View, California. King is the EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary of … you know it, you'll be laughing as if you have known King for decades, even if you've just met her. King is the … means to us and to the company's future." Having the CEO's buy-in from the very beginning is the foundation to success. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/10/2017
While many of us are enjoying the coming of spring, Susan Baker, vice president and member of the shareholder advocacy team at Trillium Asset Management, has had her head down for month.
… team at Trillium Asset Management, has had her head down for month. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills and … shareholder proposals!” she says. Baker’s hectic work is definitely worth the time and effort. Founded in 1982, Trillium is an independent investment advisor …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/22/2017
Most professionals go through a long and arduous process to achieve their first public board positions. But Caroline Tsay, independent director of Rosetta Stone, Inc. and Morningstar, Inc., and CEO of Compute Software, Inc., joined her first public board at just 34, after an exciting, whirlwind interview experience.
… bio, I found myself speaking at a technology conference in front of a Rosetta Stone executive.” The executive … were instantly struck by how many of the lessons she has for boards are just as applicable to leaders at legal … Execute toward a strategic future plan Long-term success is never guaranteed in business, and companies must be …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/11/2021
Teva Pharmaceutical’s Asaf Alkoby uses his legal skills (and a fair amount of humor) to tame work, four kids, and three pets during the pandemic lockdown in Israel. Read more about his day in the life.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Asaf Alkoby Asaf Alkoby Publication Date: … my strong-as-hell morning coffee and fixing breakfast for my four kids and three pets. My brain is slow in the morning, so I fail to appreciate that my …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/27/2020
What makes legal technology effective today? How can you build a legal technology system that supports healthier, more mindful, and more collaborative workstyles while still enhancing your company’s competitiveness? Start by considering these five factors.
… associate. My husband found me sitting on the floor in the middle of the night, heavily pregnant, surrounded by … lifestyle," he said.   At the time, I joked, "My daughter is learning law by osmosis."   But thankfully, that story is … at the same time to get more work done faster and smarter. For example, eDiscovery and contract management platforms …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/18/2021
Insider risk poses one of the greatest risks to an organization’s culture, reputation, and viability — but data security shouldn’t come at the expense of speed or collaboration.
… than ever. Work has changed, the collaboration culture is here to stay, and that’s a good thing. But all of this … movement of data within an organization also makes it easy for employees to put that data at risk, whether unwittingly … or maliciously.  Indeed, research conducted by Code42 in 2019 revealed that while 69 percent of all data breaches …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/21/2021
Toyota Employment Counsel Meyling Ly Ortiz sometimes takes her morning work calls from the car after dropping off her kids at school.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Meyling Ly Ortiz Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz … off — it always feels too soon.   I instinctively reach for my work phone on my nightstand and skim messages for … 12:00 pm Lunch (which is usually either microwavable or ordered from Door Dash) is
in-house counsel community at large, truly raising the bar for the next generation of in-house counsel," said Veta T. … Child Mind Institute (New York) The ACC CCU program is specifically designed for attorneys who are new to … in-house counsel. ® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse . # # # … …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law - David V. Snyder, chair, Susan A. Maslow, vice chair. Principled Purchasing Project led by Sarah Dadush†
05/10/2022
38 pages

Word version of the sample Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0, developed by the Working Group to Draft Model Contract Clauses to Protect Human Rights in International Supply Chains American Bar Association Section of Business Law.

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Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global, United States
… Model Contract Clauses to Protect Workers in International Supply Chains, Version 2.0 (Word format) … Section of Business Law[footnoteRef:1]* [1: * This report is the product of the Working Group and reflects the rough … contained herein, including the clauses to be considered for adoption, is intended, nor should it be considered, as …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/19/2023
15 pages

This is a sample sales agent agreement between a company and an agent to serve as the company's sales representative in a territory.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sales Agent Agreement January 19, 2023 15 pages This is a sample sales agent agreement between a company and an agent to serve as the company's sales representative in a territory. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial … Company and wishes to act as an independent Sales Agent for the Company without any subordinated relationship of any …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

Kenyan Employment Agreement

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Kenya
… NAME] AND [CEO NAME] SERVICE CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT is made on [EFFECTIVE DATE]between: (1) [COMPANY NAME], a company incorporated in Kenya and of [COMPANY ADDRESS], [CITY], Kenya ("Company"); … Company and has acted as managing director of the Company for some time on an informal basis. (B) This agreement is
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/17/2016

This is a sample non-compete agreement between two corporations where one corporation is a publisher.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Company and a Publisher March 17, 2016 This is a sample non-compete agreement between two corporations … shall separate the [CORPORATION] Assets (as defined in the Distribution Agreement) from the [PARENT CORPORATION] … I DEFINITIONS Section 1.1 General Rules of Construction. For all purposes of this Agreement: (i) the terms defined in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Anonymous
03/09/2004

Agreement for the financing, design, construction, and operation of a project. Includes provisions regarding financing, property developments, scope of works, program and progress, operation and maintenance, land, environmental protection, project monitoring, and other considerations.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Hong Kong
… Project Agreement Author Anonymous March 8, 2004 Agreement for the financing, design, construction, and operation of a … with the Securities and Exchange Commission THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 28th day of February, 2003 PROJECT … follows: -1- PART I INTERPRETATION 1. INTERPRETATION 1.1 In this Agreement (including the Recitals and Appendices), …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/28/2017

This is a sample employment standards and practices employee handbook.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Practices Employee Handbook May 28, 2017 This is a sample employment standards and practices employee … Hours of Work Time Sheets Pay Period HOLIDAYS Premium Pay for Working on a Statutory Holiday Floating Holidays … stakeholders, worldwide. This policy will assist you in identifying and managing the most obvious ethical …
Articles
Hartley R. Nathan, Q.C. and Ryan Gelbart
11/03/2010

An extensive discussion on how to prepare and handle yourself at board meetings.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… OF CORPORATE COUNSEL November 3, 2010 THE PREPARATION FOR AND CONDUCT OF BOARD MEETINGS Presented by: Hartley R. … 2200 Toronto ON M5H 4G2 416-369-4109 hnathan@mindengross.com Certified Specialist, Corporate and Commercial Law Minden … 12 1. Chair - who is entitled to chair meetings? …
Articles
Ben Cockram, Associate Director at Taylor Root
05/24/2017

This article shows how continued growth across the GCC has given rise to more hiring of dedicated In-House Counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
… Articles The Rise (and Rise) of In-House Counsel Across the GCC Author Ben Cockram, Associate … focus on cost, and the importance of getting more ‘bang for your buck’. In the Legal arena, this has increased … in how they work with their clients. Whilst the jury is still out on just how responsive Private Practice has been …
Articles
Susan R. Hobbs
05/06/2013

This article deals with companies’ accountability for responsible employment practices in their global supply chains.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Exploring Best Practices For Global Supply Chains Author Susan R. Hobbs May 6, 2013 … of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Employment Policies Exploring Best Practices For Global … are often devastating, she added. Panel members said it is impor- tant for businesses to collaborate with …
Articles
ACC Australia
08/01/2017
2 pages

In this article, learn more about Iohann Le Frapper's journey through the in-house counsel world.

… Le Frapper’s interest in cross-cultural negotiations is what drove his decision to leave France. After graduating … to provide support as the lead transactional lawyer for projects in select areas of Africa and the Middle East. … acc_journal_mar17_V2.indd 38 8/03/2017 1:51 PM acla.acc.com 39VOLUME 27, ISSUE 1  AUTUMN 2017 a global operations …
Articles
Jackson Lewis P.C.
10/05/2023
4 pages

Unfortunately, no organization is immune from criminal conduct by employees, including management-level officers. This article discusses how to deal with suspected criminal misconduct by employees.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, United States
… October 5, 2023 4 pages Unfortunately, no organization is immune from criminal conduct by employees, including … consequences employees will face if found to have engaged in such prohibited conduct. Employees need to understand that … be beneficial if the dishonest employee decided to sue for wrongful termination or harassment during the …
Articles
Thomson Reuters
06/28/2021
4 pages

Why are General Counsels (GCs) being overlooked for board roles, even though many are company secretaries to their company’s boards of directors and have the most experience and exposure to the boards? In this article, find out more about how this happens and ways to move forward.

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Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… Articles Making the Case for GCs on Boards and How They can Earn a Seat Author Thomson … Institute. It originally appeared at thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/legal/gcs-on-boards © Thomson Reuters 2021. … to any other business function. “The legal function is an operation — just like finance and just like marketing — …
07/07/2011

Provides guidance on how legal departments can leverage their company's internal knowledge in facilitating compliance and managing outside counsel. Provides specific examples of strategies applied when complying with the EU's REACH regulations.

… can leverage their company's internal knowledge in facilitating compliance and managing outside counsel. … KNOWLEDGE Perspectives of Yves De Bruyne, General Counsel for Procter & Gamble’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Operations “Value is everything. It is at the core of our relationships with …
Articles
Ashurst
05/01/2013

This memorandum briefly sets out the rules which apply to counterparties categorised under EMIR as "non financial counterparties" ("NFC"). It is not however designed to describe in detail the clearing mechanics or the consequences on daily valuation at market price and thus of potential margin calls.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union
… under EMIR as "non financial counterparties" ("NFC"). It is not however designed to describe in detail the clearing … ("EMIR")1 came into force on 16 August 2012. However, for implementation purposes, EMIR had to be completed by … Paris T : +33 (0)1 53 53 53 63 E :julien.bacus@ashurst.com Hubert Blanc-Jouvan Partner, Paris T : +33 (0)1 53 53 53 …
03/30/2015

Trademark License Agreement (Switzerland)

… LICENCE AGREEMENT This Trademark Licence Agreement is made as of [EXECUTION DATE], by and between [LICENSOR], a … than one: collectively-referred to as the "Trademark"), in [TERRITORY] (hereinafter referred to as the "Territory") … the International Class [CLASS] and has last been renewed for a period of [RENEWAL PERIOD] years from [LAST RENEWAL …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This is a sample escrow agreement between a Licensor and Licensee where they have entered into one or more Product Specific Agreements.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Contracts Escrow Agreement February 23, 2016 This is a sample escrow agreement between a Licensor and Licensee … technology (including software) of Licensor (referred to in this Agreement as the "Master Agreement"); and WHEREAS, … desire to establish an escrow with Holder to provide for the retention, administration and controlled access of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member
02/16/2017

This is a sample agreement which is an access license to supply telecommunications to tenant.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Earp Cohn P.C., a Primerus member February 16, 2017 This is a sample agreement which is an access license to supply … the Building is located (the “Land”) which is described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. … thereof. It is understood and agreed that this charge is for the additional expense incurred by Owner and shall not be …
Program Materials
Jana Anderson, Allison Cova, A. Courtney Cox, Darci Teobaldi
10/17/2016

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been quite active. Attend this session to learn more about the most recent changes in the law (stark, off-campus hospital services, etc.) and what in-house counsel can look forward to in the year ahead.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… I Care, You Care, We All Care About Medicare: A Year in the Mirror and Through the Looking Glass Author Jana … Courtney Cox, Darci Teobaldi October 17, 2016 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been quite active. … Each factor indicates a higher risk, a lower risk or is neutral to the assessment OIG Permissive Exclusion …
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