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

This is a sample master consulting agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Master Consulting Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample master consulting agreement. Resource Details … signed by an authorized representative of both parties. In the event there is a conflict between the terms of this … form of Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes (such work orders, including any written …
Program Materials
Renard Francois, Manuj Lal, Selena Linde
05/19/2015

Discuss the role of the in-house attorney as a privacy professional; Learn the valuable role the information security officer plays in developing and maintaining data privacy, and the importance of creating a cooperative relationship; Understand the legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders; Understand the interplay of cybersecurity and data privacy; discuss which components of the data protection umbrella are in the domain of the info security (tech) team, and which are the domain of the data privacy team (legal); and Learn to assess the risks of your current data privacy and information security protocols, and to address these risks using internal and external tools (e.g., ongoing internal controls, external audit and insurance).

… Lal, Selena Linde May 18, 2015 Discuss the role of the in-house attorney as a privacy professional; Learn the …  as  risk   assessments.    In  that  role,  you  push  for  clarity  of   business  objec?ves  and  clarity  of  unclear  or   incomplete  guidance.   •  The  CISO  is  one  among  many  partners,  and  the   primary  area  is
Articles
Law Business Research
09/19/2014

"the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals"

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 19, 2014 "the "Getting the Deal Through" reference guide for M&A professionals" Resource Details Interest Area: … Rachel Nurse Subscriptions@ GettingTheDealThrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … 1471-1230 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal …
Advocacy Filings
02/08/2016

Banner Health Amicus Brief

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 15-1245, 15-1309 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT BANNER HEALTH SYSTEM, … Facsimile: 202.373.6001 judd.stone@morganlewis.com Allyson N. Ho John C. Sullivan MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS … are listed in the Brief for Petitioner. Amicus Curiae is not aware of other amici intending to file. (B) Rulings …
Advocacy Filings
06/15/2006

The Corporate & Securities Law Committee and the Employment & Labor Law Committee of the Association of Corporate Counsel ("ACC") are pleased to have this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of ACC with respect to the proposed amendments to the proxy statement executive compensation disclosure rules which the Securties and Exchange Commission (the Commission) published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2006.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Proposed Amendments to Requirements for Executive Compensation and Related Party Disclosure June … and Exchange Commission (the Commission) published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2006. Resource Details … 2006. By way of background, we would like to note that ACC is the in-house counsel bar association serving the …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
14 pages

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.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Hong Kong
… Articles Asia-A Legal Guide for Business Investment and Expansion: Hong Kong Author … and Expansion HONG KONG Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premiere global alliance of independent law firms … Mainland China. CONTACT: PHILIP WONG philipwong@gallantho.com BRENDA LEE brendalee@gallantho.com +852 2825 2607 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a sample services agreement between a vendor company and a non-profit.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Regarding Vendor Company October 24, 2016 This is a sample services agreement between a vendor company and a … and [VENDOR COMPANY 2] (the "Vendor Company 2"), a not-for-profit, Section 501(c)(3) corporation, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas in 1957 to raise funds exclusively for the support of Company …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/24/2016

This is a sample warehousing and fulfillment agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and Fulfillment Agreement October 24, 2016 This is a sample warehousing and fulfillment agreement. Resource … 2"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Company 2 is experienced in providing its customers with high quality [TYPE OF … ADDRESS] (the "Facility") and is able to act as bailee for, and perform other services in connection with, Company …
Articles
Field Fisher Waterhouse
04/07/2014

Privacy law in Australia exists through a two- tiered system of legislation – Federal and State/Territory. The Federal legislation, the Privacy Act 1988 and the combination of its National Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles apply across the entire Australian jurisdiction. The States/Territories also have their own legislation, which apply both to public and private bodies, though the exact application differs between the two types of bodies. Read this article to learn more.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
…      |      Paris      |      Shanghai      |      ffw.com     Reforms  in  Australian  Privacy  Law    An  Overview … which regulates privacy and information law in Australia, is the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner … However, there is neither a registration requirement for controllers nor any notification requirement for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC e-Groups
03/04/2014

This is sample agreement between an artist and a purchaser who desires the creation of a work of art. It includes specifications for scope of work, date of delivery and ownership of the work.

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Source: Resource Library
… Agreement Author ACC e-Groups March 4, 2014 This is sample agreement between an artist and a purchaser who … the creation of a work of art. It includes specifications for scope of work, date of delivery and ownership of the … to create a work of art (hereinafter called "the Work") in the Artist's unique style, and: WHEREAS, both parties wish …
Program Materials
06/06/2017

Advanced Law Department Metrics: Contract Analytics and AI

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Baxter Healthcare Aaron_van_nice@baxter.com Sowmyan (Sam) Ranganathan Sr. Director, Legal Operations … provide visibility. They  simply tell you what is  occurring or what has  occurred in the past. Insights … • Expedite time associated with searching for knowledge or historical contracts • …
Articles
D. Michael Brown
01/01/2014

Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decisions in three related appeals, two from the British Columbia Court of Appeal and one from the Quebec Court of Appeal, all dealing with the certification of price-fixing claims as class actions. This article reviews the issues addressed by the appeals and assesses their impact.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Supreme Court of Canada Rules Indirect Purchasers Can Sue for Price-fixing Author D. Michael Brown December 31, 2013 … and if applied to the price-fixing context, the defendant is liable to the direct payor of the unlawful charge (the di- … By D. Michael Brown (michael.brown@nortonrosefulbright.com), Norton Rose Fulbright 8 CANADIAN BRIEFINGS …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/28/2017

This is a sample workstation security policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Workstation Security (For HIPAA) Policy July 28, 2017 This is a sample workstation security policy. Resource Details … for workstation security for <Company Name> workstations in order to ensure the security of information on the …
Program Materials
Maria Pernas
06/02/2015

A well-managed diverse legal department is likely to perform better in this changing environment because a diverse workforce enables the organisation to offer a wider range of resources, skills, ideas and energy to the business, providing a competitive edge and seizing the benefits of resourcing from a wider pool of talent. This session will give you an understanding of the importance of diversity and you will learn how creating a well-managed diverse legal team can help bring more innovation and increased performance and creative problem-solving derived from a greater blend of perspectives and opinions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
… Program Materials Diversity in the workplace Author Maria Pernas June 2, 2015 A well-managed diverse legal department is likely to perform better in this changing environment … Diversity being: ▶ A way to increase value creation for shareholders ▶ A way to meet our customers’, partners’ …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
03/26/2024
23 pages

This guide offers 10 actionable strategies and resources to empower them. All data cited in this report is sourced from the 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey.

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Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… resources to empower them. All data cited in this report is sourced from the 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey. … Data Security CONTENTS It has now become commonplace for Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) to juggle myriad … challenges, supported by key ACC legal resources. acc.com | slide 2 © 2024 Association of Corporate Counsel, All …
Articles
03/10/2015

This article reflects and incorporates by reference all of the guidance and implementation decisions made about Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) since the issuance of EPA's SEP Policy in 1998.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Projects (SEPs) since the issuance of EPA's SEP Policy in 1998. Resource Details Interest Area: Corporate, … in 1998. This Update supersedes the 1998 Policy, and is effective immediately. Consolidating the wealth of … to underscore the Agency's continuing strong support for SEPs, which can be powerful tools to secure significant …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/12/2017

This is a sample lease agreement for the states of Nevada and California.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement - Nevada and California April 12, 2017 This is a sample lease agreement for the states of Nevada and California. Resource Details … merger, sale, acquisition, financing, transfer, leveraged buy-out or otherwise), whether or not a formal assignment or …
Articles
Davis Polk
07/08/2015

This article discusses the US Securities and Exchange Commission's rule implementing Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires listed companies to implement clawback policies to recover incentive-based compensation received by current or former executive officers in the event of certain financial restatements.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP davispolk.com CLIENT MEMORANDUM SEC Proposes Dodd-Frank Clawback Rule … resulted in a financial restatement. In addition, the SEC is proposing to revise its disclosure rules to require that … was subject to recovery, how much has remained outstanding for 180 days or longer, and, if the issuer decides not to …
Peer Practice Examples
03/01/2016

Getting Away from the Hourly Rate - Ready Set Go Part 4

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… Hourly Rate: Ready, Set, Go! Editor’s Note: This article is the last of a four-part series. The limited success of the … any training, and absent an approach or defined procedure for that task, the odds that they will succeed in their … legal effort, if any, will be very limited in scope and com- plexity and might be effected by means of a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/31/2004

A confidentiality agreement between a company and a potential buyer. In consideration of a possible transaction between the two, information concerning the company's business, financial condition, operations, and assets is furnished to the potential buyer. This agreement ensures such information remains confidential and is used for the sole purpose of a transaction between the two. This agreement must be signed by the potential buyer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… agreement between a company and a potential buyer. In consideration of a possible transaction between the two, … business, financial condition, operations, and assets is furnished to the potential buyer. This agreement ensures such information remains confidential and is used for the sole purpose of a transaction between the two. This …
Articles
Rees W. Morrison, Richard B. Grisham
01/01/2000

What are the options available to U.S. companies for providing legal services to overseas clients? Examine the advantages and disadvantages of the models currently in use to choose the right fit for your company.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1, 2000 What are the options available to U.S. companies for providing legal services to overseas clients? Examine the … the corporations internal con trol mechanism This control is especially important for U.S.-based companies that must … in which they often evolve within single company Most U.S com panies begin with home-based services then gradually …
Articles
Thomas F. McCaffery III
07/01/1998

Business process models ensure a unified purpose in a corporate function, assure consistent quality of service, and direct individuals in their day-to-day activities. This article presents a model for delivering legal services that meets both the corporate vision and the demands imposed by the legal system.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Articles Designing a Business Process for the In-house Corporate Legal Function Author Thomas F. … consistent with corporate vision goals and strategy is critical in todays business environ ment The legal … attorneys First single attorney can be responsible for com bining different legal specialty advice for several dif …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/24/2012

A sample policy and procedure for outlining a company's compliance program

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Source: Resource Library
… Program February 24, 2012 A sample policy and procedure for outlining a company's compliance program Resource Details …  Program  for  _____________________  ("the  Company")  is  to  avoid  regulatory  agency  enforcement  action, …  accountable  for  performing  his  or  her  function  in  compliance  with  applicable  laws  and  regulations.   …
Articles
Deborah Johns, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
04/12/2021
15 pages

This article outlines some of the rules which govern the screening process by which the Australian government considers foreign investment proposals, which they do on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a particular proposal in contrary to Australia’s national interests (or national security). 

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Interest Area: Government, Financial Services
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … G T L AW.COM . AU 2021 NAVIGATING AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN INVESTMENT … basis to determine whether a particular proposal is contrary to the national interest or, in certain … (Cth) and its associated regulations. These set the fees for the various kinds of applications that may be made. …
Advocacy Filings
Association of Corporate Counsel
02/19/2014
24 pages

Motion of Association of Corporate Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in support of Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch's petition for a writ of mandamus.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United States
… of Citco Bank Nederland N.V. Dublin Branch's Petition for a Writ of Mandamus Author Association of Corporate … and his or her client can be disclosed in American courts, is a core focus for the Association of Corporate Counsel. In … and elsewhere, as synonyms. 3 See http://advocacy.acc.com/tags/privilege/ (listing recent briefs, letters, and …
Checklists
Antoinette F. Konski, Foley & Lardner LLP
02/15/2023
18 pages

This informative due diligence checklist provides a suggested process for gathering information, verifying facts and assessing risks associated with IP assets in a transaction.

… due diligence checklist provides a suggested process for gathering information, verifying facts and assessing risks associated with IP assets in a transaction. Resource Details Interest Area: … and assessing risks associated with a business transaction is called “due diligence”. A key challenge in any due …
Checklists
Campbells -A Meritas Firm
02/17/2012

This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Cayman Islands.

… and the Caribbean. The material in this publication is intended to provide general information only and not legal … by CAMPBELLS GEORGE TOWN-GRAND CAYMAN | WWW.CAMPBELLS.COM.KY 105 The Cayman Islands are located in the western … leading offshore financial centers and tourism accounts for 50% of its annual GDP. The Cayman Islands are one of the …
Articles
Lex Mundi Labor and Employment group
01/30/2017

This guide sets out the salient rules and regulations for agreeing and enforcing employment non-competition clauses in each jurisdiction.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela
… 2017 This guide sets out the salient rules and regulations for agreeing and enforcing employment non-competition clauses … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Non-Competition A Global Practice Guide prepared by the … Employment Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
08/14/2014

This case law seeks a reversal ofthe singular, unprecedented, split decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("TTAB" or "Board"), which ordered the cancellation ofsix federal trademark registrations containing the word "Redskins," as used in connection with the Washington, D.C. professional football team, on the ground that these trademarks "may disparage" Native Americans.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… membership . … FILED IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division r-> … "may disparage" Native Americans. The TTAB's decision is replete with errors of fact and law, including its failure … C. Reflly, Esq. (VSB # 20942) craig.reillv@.ccreillvlaw.com The Law Office of Craig C. Reilly 111 Oronoco Street …
Articles
John K. Villa - Partner, Williams & Connolly LLP.
07/05/2006

You have word plaintiff's counsel has engaged in unethical conduct. Can you report this to the disciplinary authories? Are you required to do so? Learn a little more about Rule 8.3 and 1.6 and become better informed about the proper steps to take in similar circumstances.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… with respect to another lawyer’s mis- conduct is addressed in Rule 8.3 of the Model Rules of Professional … been read narrowly to avoid imposing sanctions on lawyers for inaction or nonreporting. A mandatory duty to report … published by aCC and West, and is available at JVilla@wc.com.biblio. 84ACC Docket July/August 2006 Ethics & Privilege …
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