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Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/19/2019
Looking to grow professionally within an organization and also personally? This article describes several advisory relationships - mentor, sponsor, and coach and ways to find these opportunities. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket
… Source: ACC Docket … Mironov Konstantin / Shutterstock.com There are several advisory relationships within an … a mentor, sponsor, or coach to others. Mentor A mentor is someone inside or outside of your organization who … may offer perspectives you lack or haven’t considered. For example, I have mentors who are attorneys and business …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/13/2022
Flex GC Scott Offer and DGC Andy Powell share how their legal department prioritizes, tracks, and improves compliance and ethics — and how yours can too. #ACCDocket
… and Ethics Source: ACC Docket … Gone are the days of in-house legal organizations acting as siloed departments. … governance (ESG) efforts.   In addition, a top priority for every in-house team in 2022 and beyond should be ethics … and compliance, but it gets more challenging to know what is going on in larger groups.   The integrated scorecard …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Our fresh and eager summer clerks made me reflect on my own path. What choices did I make that led me to this point? What advice could I possibly give someone starting out today?
… summer our legal department welcomed six amazing students for their summer clerkships. They are at the cusp of their … salaries into the stratosphere. So much has changed in the last 25 years. Law students today don’t know what … someone starting out today? Take the blinders off There is, I think, only one lesson worth passing on … and it’s a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
I started this column nearly two years ago, and his will be my last one for the Docket’s Career Path column. So, I began to document my own learnings and rules for career success that I could reflect on and share with others.
… column nearly two years ago, and his will be my last one for the Docket’s Career Path column. So, I began to document … I referenced Donald Rumsfeld’s book, Rumsfeld’s Rules, in which he outlined a list of “rules” he had developed while … or teaching, because I believe that the best way to learn is to collect and structure your thoughts around a topic. I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/05/2024
By setting the company apart from others, while also making it stronger, diversity can be both a differentiator and a multiplier, share the team of DEI, ESQ columnists. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DEI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com In economics, a multiplier refers to an economic factor … diversity can be both a differentiator and multiplier. For example, a study from Harvard Business review found that … . The potential impact of diversity on legal departments is no different. Diversity on legal teams can bring a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/16/2024
Building and maintaining a brand is crucial for in-house lawyers. Here are tips and examples for shaping your professional brand. #ACCDocket #inhouse

… Date: 07/16/2024 Building and maintaining a brand is crucial for in-house lawyers. Here are tips and examples for shaping … Banner artwork by Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com Every in-house lawyer creates a brand around their legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/18/2016
So how can in-house lawyers best protect the attorney–client privilege? And how can they avoid potentially compromising this important privilege?
… Docket Article An In-house Counsel’s Guide to Protecting the Attorney–Client … codified in  Rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence , is the oldest common law privilege for confidential communications. Its purpose is to encourage …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2021
Legal executives are asked to predict the future to aid strategic planning, a task made less daunting by Greg Stern’s advice on navigating the trends of the legal profession in his latest Tech Toolbox column.
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Futurism in Law Department Management Greg Stern Publication Date: … , Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … For years now, law departments have been asked to participate … essential, substantive work of the department. However, it is actually a valuable opportunity to try to anticipate the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
Delfina Faraoni Manochi is enchanted with the world. She wants to see more of it, and make it better when she can.
… Publication Date: 05/01/2016 Delfina Faraoni Manochi is enchanted with the world. She wants to see more of it, and … she hopes she can make a difference one day. As an abogada for MetLife Argentina, she is concentrating on providing … secondment arrangement. Faraoni Manochi grew up in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Her father is a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/28/2020
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), one of the most comprehensive US laws to date that is aimed at increasing privacy rights and securing consumer protections, took effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
… (CCPA), one of the most comprehensive US laws to date that is aimed at increasing privacy rights and securing consumer … up to  US$2,500 per violation  (or up to US$7,500 for each intentional violation) for noncompliance, awareness … 60 companies to push the enforcement date back six months in order to alleviate new challenges posed by the COVID-19 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company as guarantor and a bank as guarantee trustee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guarantee Trustee and Company December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement between a company as … the United States, as trustee (the "Guarantee Trustee"), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … Trustee"), each of the individuals set forth therein in their capacity as Administrative Trustee for the Issuer …
Advocacy Filings
06/30/2011

ACC Amicus Brief - Wells Fargo v. US

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Source: Resource Library
… Save to My Resources … IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA WELLS FARGO & COMPANY, … OF IDENTITY The Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) is the bar association for attorneys employed in the legal … Global Tax Blog (Aug. 31, 2009), http://web20.nixonpeabody.com/globaltaxblog/ 11 Lists/Posts/Allposts.aspx (advising tax …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Evan Slavitt, Kerry Childe, Mary Clarke, Jennifer Mailander, Edward Paulis, Rachel Reid, and Linda Rush
11/03/2015

This questionnaire and guide to law firm cybersecurity has been prepared to assist corporate counsel in thinking about the key issues and addressing them with outside counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
… has been prepared to assist corporate counsel in thinking about the key issues and addressing them with … outside counsel. It does not constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for corporate counsel’s own legal analysis and good judgment. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample limited liability operating agreement for the state of Virginia.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Virginia LLC Operating Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample limited liability operating agreement for the state of Virginia. Resource Details Interest Area: … with respect to any Member, the deficit balance, if any, in such Member's Capital Account as of the end of the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
02/11/2016

This sample form of a co-existence agreement assumes like-situated parties of equal power and leverage desiring to enter into a worldwide agreement.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Form for Co-Existence Agreement Author Kilpatrick Townsend & … DESCRIPTION Co-existence agreements are often utilized in situations wherein two companies have become aware that … than that of the other party, ensuring that its mark is properly used to distinguish the goods or services for
Benchmarking and Research Data
01/27/2016
13 pages

ACC Chief Legal Officer (CLO) 2016 Survey - Executive Summary

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… MB) Download Save to My Resources … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® LEARN ABOUT ISSUES keeping CLOs up at … All rights reserved. For more information, go to www.acc.com/surveys. May not be distributed without expressed … Corporate Counsel (ACC) Chief Legal Officers 2016 Survey is the largest global study of the most pressing issues and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/21/2017

This is a sample purchase agreement regarding equipment, machinery and tools.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Equipment, Machinery and Tools January 21, 2017 This is a sample purchase agreement regarding equipment, machinery … the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLC
04/13/2015

This is a sample telemedicine credentialing agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Author Foley & Lardner LLC April 13, 2015 This is a sample telemedicine credentialing agreement. Resource … Hospital is a Medicare-participating acute care hospital in the State of _______; WHEREAS , Distant Site Hospital … Hospital that satisfies the requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), The Joint …
Articles
Allen & Overy
11/05/2013

Dormant pots carry a significant administration and cost burden for pension schemes; the number of these pots could increase quickly once the power to make short service refunds from DC schemes is abolished (expected in 2014). What can administrators do to limit the burden of dormant pots? This bulletin sets out options to help schemes and members minimise the accidental creation of DC pots and consider the full range of options for dealing with existing deferred pots.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Articles Dealing with DC Pots – Options for Schemes and Members (UK) Author Allen & Overy November 5, … the power to make short service refunds from DC schemes is abolished (expected in 2014). What can administrators do … ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.allenovery.com 1 November 2013 Dealing with DC pots Options for schemes …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Mike M. Shetterly, Penny C. Wofford, Lucas J. Asper, Bryant S. McFall, and Daniel T. Sulton
09/27/2017

This Classroom Course provides an overview for the FMLA.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts The Family and Medical Leave Act: An Overview for HR and Supervisors Author Mike M. Shetterly, Penny C. … Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. XX/XX/2017 ogletree.com [Organization Name] The Family and Medical Leave Act: An Overview for HR and Supervisors The FMLA Is… a law granting an eligible employee the right to take up …
Articles
PATRICK JOHNSON, J.D., SENIOR MARKETER, SERENGETI LAW - A THOMSON REUTERS BUSINESS
03/04/2013

This brief article (Top Ten) outlines the top ten metrics that legal departments should be tracking.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… on their department's performance. This has been changing in recent years as the complexity of running a legal … that a more basic metric, overall legal spend, is being tracked. Based on my experience consulting over two … the single most effective way to predict and control costs for legal departments. A department cannot determine if …
Articles
Sonya L. Sigler
04/25/2012

This list of tips creates a plan for you and your legal department to achieve the same types of savings when it comes to managing your eDiscovery.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Successful eDiscovery Efforts Author Sonya L. Sigler … SFL Data Given that the amount of electronic data involved in litigation is not diminishing or showing any signs of slowing down, it …
Articles
03/02/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Employment & Labor Forum, addresses how to deal with over-inclusive limitation of liability and warranty provisions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
1 person found this helpful.
… Articles Liability In Temporary Employment Services Contract March 2, 2017 This … Question   I am reviewing a Consulting Services Agreement for a temporary Information Technology (IT) employee. There is a limitation of liability and warranty provision that I …
Articles
Aaron Tantleff, Esq., Foley & Lardner LLP
07/14/2017

Learn the top ten considerations for developing a cybersecurity incident response plan.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… Articles Top Ten Steps to Planning and Training for Security Incidents Author Aaron Tantleff, Esq., Foley & … Source: Resource Library Region: United States, Global … In order to minimize potential damage to an organization's … assets, employees, customers, and reputation, it is critical that companies take quick and effective action …
Articles
Alastair Marum, Senior Commercial Counsel, and Bridget Connolly, Senior Commercial Counsel, BT Americas Inc.
03/09/2015

This brief article provides general guidance on the top ten terms to get right in a complex transaction.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Articles Top Ten Terms to Get Right in a Complex Transaction Author Alastair Marum, Senior … the importance of thorough preparation. Preparing for contract negotiations is no exception to this truism. To negotiate effectively, …
Articles
03/17/2015

This QuickCounsel examines the diversity and the efficiency of provisions that drafters of international contracts may dedicate to customs costs and formalities.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… The ones which allocate all the obligations to one party: For example, " EX: Ex Works " Incoterm allocates to the buyer … or the exportation of the product. "Customs duties" is actually a narrow term, which only covers a part of … International business law journal n°6, 2007, p. 751. Ebay.com's buyer terms and conditions: …
Checklists
Legale Failla Rotondi & Partners (LABLAW)
01/16/2013

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Italy. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Italy
… Checklists Overview of Employment and Labor Law in Italy Author Legale Failla Rotondi & Partners (LABLAW) …  laws  as  regards  individual  contracts  of  employment  is  perhaps  unique  to  Italy,  and  is  evidenced  by  the …  The  Italian  Republic  recognizes  the  right  to  work  for  all  Italian  citizens  and  promotes  the  proper …
Articles
06/01/2015
32 pages

This is a sample U.S. Distribution Agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Counsel’s Essential Toolkit June 1, 2015 32 pages This is a sample U.S. Distribution Agreement. Resource Details … Permission | Copyright 2015 The Daily Transcript® | sddt.com Kandace Patton Watson Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Law … Professional Affiliations Watson is an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and was selected as …
Advocacy Filings
Daniel J. Popeo and Paul D. Kamenar - Washington Legal Foundation; Carter G. Phillips, Virginia A. Seitz and Eamon P. Joyce - Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP
02/22/2005

This brief filed by Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) and the US Chamber focuses on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the zealous representation, level of communication and overall relationship of in-house counsel and their clients; and Document retention policies and the resulting liabilities for those who administer them.

… on issues that create additional personal liabilities for in-house counsel and defense counsel in general; the … 5 A. The Rule Of Lenity Is A Vital Tool for Construction of Ambiguous Criminal … Function of the Maxim Ignorantia Juris Neminem Excusa – A Com? parative Study, 52 Iowa L. Rev. 626 (1967)........ 18 …
Articles
Richard C. Smith, Marsha Z. Gerber, Paul E. Sumilas, Patricia C. Fratto, Cristina K. Lunders, Katherine A. Hunter, and Ilana B. Sinkin
10/30/2014

The attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine can act as powerful shields in protecting from disclosure documents generated in internal investigations, both in later litigation and in enforcement actions.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… and work-product doctrine can act as powerful shields in protecting from disclosure documents generated in internal … Attorney-Client Privilege The attorney-client privilege is the oldest of the privileges for confidential communications at common law.1 Generally, …
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