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Articles
Goodmans LLP
05/17/2016
4 pages

In this article, learn how the Government of Canada is pursuing a consumer-focused agenda that includes more vigorous enforcement of Canada’s anti-cartel laws.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Investment Author Goodmans LLP May 17, 2016 4 pages In this article, learn how the Government of Canada is pursuing a consumer-focused agenda that includes more … transaction and to not close the proposed transaction for a prescribed period. � An acquisition of assets will be …
Articles
Ashurst, LLP
03/03/2014
4 pages

This article discusses the 17 March 2014 sanctions imposed on certain Russian nationals by the European Union and how these can impact business with corporations related to the affected individuals.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Russia, European Union
… imposed upon them. The sanctions are broadly drafted. It is possible the list of targets will be expanded in the near … Member States. However, each Member State is responsible for the enforcement and administration of EU sanctions and … T: +44 (0)20 7638 1111 F: +44 (0)20 7638 1112 www.ashurst.com. Ashurst LLP is a limited liability partnership …
Program Materials
Aine Lyons, Brian Hupp, Connie Brenton and Liam Brown
06/02/2015

This program material discusses key factors for sequencing legal ops initiatives, along with real-world examples, and provides practical insight for sequencing your own initiatives.

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Source: Meetings
Audience: Legal Operations
… Program Materials The Right Things in the Right Order – Sequencing Legal Ops Initiatives for Maximum Momentum Author Aine Lyons, Brian Hupp, Connie …  repor?ng  and  analy?cs   •  Rate  wizard  for  OC   •  New  contracts  repository  +  e-­‐signature  +  advanced …
Program Materials
Andrew Foose, Stephen King, Grace Fisher Renbarger
04/07/2014

Learn how to conduct a compliance investigation; understand the importance of having a formal investigations protocol in place; discuss the various roles in-house counsel may be called upon to play during a corporate crisis as a result of an investigation; and discuss FAQs and common lessons learned during compliance investigations.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Monday, April 7 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM 300: Compliance … King Stephen C. King serves as legal senior director for Critical Risk Areas and chief compliance investigator for
Program Materials
Jennifer Adamy
Stephen P. Gennett
Karen Kovach
Zachary Zaharek
10/29/2013

You only have 10 minutes to review a contract. What terms should you be sure to review, and what drafting errors should you look for and consider correcting? This program will highlight the critical topics on which lawyers should laser their focus.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
… Program Materials Time Is of the Essence: Essential Terms and Common Errors Author … sure to review, and what drafting errors should you look for and consider correcting? This program will highlight the … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 802: Time Is of the …
Advocacy Filings
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/15/2014
6 pages

Association of Corporate Counsel supports legislation to restore companies’ right to employ qualified lawyers in order to increase economic activity in the United States Virgin Islands

… Advocacy Filings ACC Comments Regarding Consideration of In-House Right to Practice in the US Virgin Islands Author … permit in-house counsel from other jurisdictions to work for their client-employers. The summary of the pending bill … ability of companies to freely move with in-house counsel is a necessity in today’s interconnected and heavily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/10/2016

This is a sample non-disclosure and restrictive covenant agreement between a company and its employee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… & Restrictive Covenant Agreement April 10, 2016 This is a sample non-disclosure and restrictive covenant agreement … may voluntarily leave the employ of Employer at any time, for any reason or no reason (with or without cause), and … is a condition of employment with Employer. Therefore, in consideration of employment with Employer, and Employee's …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/19/2023
5 pages

This is a sample anti-bribery and corruption policy for companies in the UK.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… and Corruption Policy (UK) January 19, 2023 5 pages This is a sample anti-bribery and corruption policy for companies in the UK. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and …
Articles
Alexander H.J. Neumann, Vice President, Corporate Legal Affairs, Sorin Group
12/01/2009
4 pages

This short article offers small law departments five tips to efficiently manage your portfolio of pan-European law firms.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Europe
Audience: Small Law Departments
… of ACC Docket european briefings value to matters for each of the business areas as well as en- sure that … in a timely fashion. eb. Editor’s Note: This article is from the ACC Value Challenge Toolkit Resource Center. This and other resources can be found at www.acc.com/valuechallenge/resources/index.cfm. The direct link for
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/13/1985

These rules of dispute resolution in toxic tort cases set guidelines that cover the initiation of procedure, settlement counsel, preliminary conference, science adviser, further conferences, mini-trial proceedings, confidentiality, costs, consent of parties, and conflicts of interest.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Rules For Loss Allocation In "Toxic Tort" Cases Through An Adr … a procedure. culminating in a mini-trial, unless agreement Is reached at an earlier juncture. The procedure is … be held at a place and time specified in such notice, to com- mence not less than sixty days, and not more than ninety …
Articles
10/30/2014

This case law deals with a male employee who was passed over for promotion in favor of a female employee.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… case law deals with a male employee who was passed over for promotion in favor of a female employee. Resource Details … Cited Cases (Formerly 78k377.1, 78k377, 78k43) Where issue is properly raised, public employ- ers must justify adoption … and the long-term goal is to attain a work force whose com- position reflects the proportion of minorities and women …
Articles
Odd Swarting and Ellinor Rettig, Setterwalls
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Sweden
… Rettig, Setterwalls November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/16/2016

This is a sample employment agreement where the company is promoting the employee to Chief Executive Officer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Promotion Agreement February 15, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement where the company is … to [COMPANY]; WHEREAS, the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement are similar to the terms and conditions set … NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the Company and …
Checklists
Bufete Suárez de Vivero
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 Spain. 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: Spain
…  INFORMATION    1.1     Brief  Introduction    As   is   the   case   in   other   European   countries,   …  quotes  and  establishes  a  one  year  trial  period  for  the  employee.       www.leglobal.org  2    b.   This …  295  60  00  F.  (+34)  93  295  60  01  www.bufetesuarez.com       This publication may not deal with every topic …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample parent guarantee agreement between a parent guarantor and a trustee guarantee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Parent Guarantee Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample parent guarantee agreement between a parent … TRUSTEE], a national banking association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Trust (as defined herein), the Holders …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2019
Purchasing a commercial property involves managing several risks related to the market, from financing and tenants to even the physical property itself. Due diligence can be especially daunting to navigate as report types, services, and standards vary greatly between consulting firms. Understanding the differences between available due diligence options can help you determine the level of investigation that best fits your business goals.
… Assessments (PCAs) are most often required by lenders for approval of commercial real estate loans, but they are not intended to provide in-depth analysis. APCA. Acquisition Property Condition … quality due diligence reporting up front. One such service is an Acquisition Property Condition Assessment (APCA), which …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
Developing and enacting a global acquisition strategy will require thoughtful planning and proactively partnering with counsel and other advisors early on.
… Docket Article Preparing for Your Cross-Border Deal: Practice Tips for In-house Counsel James Williams Stephanie Evans Alyce Chen … First and foremost. The first step in a global acquisition is to assemble a strong cross-disciplinary team staffed with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2023
Discover your true purpose as an in-house attorney and unlock your full potential. A fulfilling career awaits, shares Stephanie Lambert, AVP and chief compliance officer at Netscout Systems. #ACC #ACCDocket #Inhouse #meaningfulwork
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Zenzen / Shutterstock.com At a recent leadership conference I attended, … described early life experiences, including taking a stand for fairness, overcoming health issues, or rising above … others. jorgen mcleman / Shutterstock.com And, yes, there is a formula for determining exactly this very thing. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/05/2023
Joel O. Christensen, senior assistant GC at ARCO Construction, and Trial Attorney Gregory S. Seador provide advice on how to reach a well-informed decision on when to litigate a dispute. #ACCDocket #litigation
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mono_Abe / Shutterstock.com All companies, at some point, are faced with the question … perform elements of the work. After the apartment building is completed and is in use, the concrete foundation begins … forum and applicable state law. If the circumstances allow for a choice of forum, consideration should be given to the …
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 …
Articles
05/19/2015

This article is a case law regarding attorney-client privilege.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… Articles OBEC In re KBR May 19, 2015 This article is a case law regarding … a trial membership . … United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Argued May 7, 2014 …
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