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10/18/2016
This is a sample consulting agreement where the company is a GSA contractor.
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Employment and Labor,
Commercial and Contracts,
Intellectual Property
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United States
… Team Arrangement Agreement October 18, 2016 This is a sample consulting agreement where the company is a GSA … [COMPANY]'s GSA Schedule Contract GS [COMPANY GSA NUMBER], for [ENGAGEMENT] (the "Engagement"); and WHEREAS, [COMPANY] … incorporated herein and Member will furnish its services in connection with the Engagement as a GSA Contractor Team …
Articles
05/01/2013
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses issues related to nonprofit board members paying to serve and potential conflicts with their employers. The issues discussed include paying to serve on the board, the effect of a Director's outside salary on the nonprofit's status, and obligations to the Board v. Director's employer. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Nonprofit Organizations ACC Network.
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Corporate, Securities, and Governance,
Nonprofit Organizations
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United States
… members quoted below prior to publishing their comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) I. Paying to Serve on … Any thoughts on a nonprofit board or advisory board for an industry nonprofit having members who pay for a seat at the board table? Is that a big no-no? What are concerns to be aware of? …
Articles
10/08/2014
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Employment & Labor Law eGroup, addresses an issue regarding automatic termination after a certain period of leave.
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Employment and Labor
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… quoted below prior to publishing their eGroup comments in this Wisdom of the Crowd resource.) Question: We are in … of employment after a certain time period of leave for a medical condition or what may be considered a … off can be provide[d] as a reasonable accommodation. There is much more to say on this topic, but this gets to the point …
Articles
10/22/2015
46 pages
This article provides a summary overview of information-related legal requirements, identifies specific legal requirements that expressly compel organizations to establish crucial building blocks for an effective information governance program and is a discussion of how information compliance requirements provide compelling synergies for the information governance approach.
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Compliance and Ethics,
Corporate, Securities, and Governance
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Resource Library
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United States
… Articles The Compliance Case for Information Governance Author Peter Sloan October 21, … blocks for an effective information governance program and is a discussion of how information compliance requirements … (June 4, 2009, 2:16 PM), http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2009/06/04/mcnulty- keynote-on-a-tale-of-two-sectors/ …
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Event
Start Date: 01/10/2025 | 12:59 AM
… Events PRO BONO & IN HOUSE COUNSEL: SUPPORTING HONG KONG’S UNDERPRIVILEGED … Details Details & Registration … Doing pro bono work is an important part of being a lawyer, and during these … This unique seminar covers the current opportunities for in-house counsel and the issues faced before engaging in …
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… Events Insurance Basics for In-House Counsel Start Date: 01/15/2025 | 12:45 PM Resource … Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com All registration links are located in our weekly email. … …
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Event
Start Date: 02/05/2025 | 12:45 PM
… Events Cross-Border Legal Issues: Developments in Doing Business in Brazil, France, Switzerland and The United Kingdom. Start … Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com All registration links are located in our weekly email. … …
Leveraging a Dual-Track IPO/M&A Strategy in an Uncertain Environment (Oct. 10, 2023)
Leveraging a Dual-Track IPO/M&A Strategy in an Uncertain Environment (Oct. 10, 2023) a.ouko@acc.comOn-Demand
Co-sponsored by the Financial Services, Women in the House, and Real Estate Networks.
This panel, which includes Latham's M&A and capital markets lawyers, Jenifer Smith and Sam Rettew, and industry professionals from Jefferies, Larry Portman and Michael Bauer, will discuss market trends and advice in connection with pursuing an initial public offering and a sell-side M&A exit simultaneously, including a discussion of process management, an indicative timeline and general market trends. Learn how this strategy can increase a company's ability to respond quickly to market fluctuations and potentially increase value for existing stockholders.
| Jenifer Smith Partner, Latham & Watkins | |
| Sam Rettew Partner, Latham & Watkins |
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… Events Leveraging a Dual-Track IPO/M&A Strategy in an Uncertain Environment (Oct. 10, 2023) Available … Real Estate Networks. This panel, which includes Latham's M&A and capital markets lawyers, Jenifer Smith and Sam … to market fluctuations and potentially increase value for existing stockholders. Jenifer Smith Partner, Latham & …
The SEC Clawback Rules: Considerations in Advance of the Adoption Date (Nov. 15, 2023)
The SEC Clawback Rules: Considerations in Advance of the Adoption Date (Nov. 15, 2023) a.ouko@acc.comOn-Demand
This program is being co-sponsored with the Real Estate Network.
As we approach December 1, 2023, the date to adopt compliant clawback policies, join Latham & Watkins attorneys, Jenna Cooper, Keith Halverstam, and Maj Vaseghi for an update on key considerations, tips for assessing financial reporting functions, and consequences of noncompliance. Tune in to hear what other companies are doing to remain compliant, and identify strategies to replicate within your own company.
Jenna B. Cooper Partner, Latham & Watkins | |
Keith L. Halverstam Partner, Latham & Watkins | |
Maj Vaseghi Partner, Latham & Watkins |
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… Events The SEC Clawback Rules: Considerations in Advance of the Adoption Date (Nov. 15, 2023) Available … and Governance Details & Registration … This program is being co-sponsored with the Real Estate Network. As we … attorneys, Jenna Cooper, Keith Halverstam, and Maj Vaseghi for an update on key considerations, tips for assessing …
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Start Date: 01/10/2025 | 12:59 AM
… from nearly 900 legal leaders spanning 20 industries in 35 countries. Generously brought to you in collaboration … Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. … The Future of Corporate Counsel - …
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Start Date: 01/10/2025 | 12:59 AM
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ChatGPT (On-Demand)
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… Privacy, and eCommerce Details & Registration … What is it, what's the hype, and why does this matter? If you are … innovation and use of technology, or just want to be in the know, join the Law Department Management Network for a bite-sized, high-level orientation "snackable" on AI …
… demands of the business, legal departments face challenges in terms of re-organising support and adapting to the changing requirements of the business. In this session, we are going to analyse current processes … how to find a balance between outsourcing versus keeping in-house. We will also go through the changing needs of the …
Articles
11/03/2014
Corporations with operations in Puerto Rico are well advised to be familiar with several pieces of local legislation which can become a veritable maelstrom to the unfamiliar or uninformed employer.
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Employment and Labor
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… Littler November 3, 2014 Corporations with operations in Puerto Rico are well advised to be familiar with several … Departments … Introduction Puerto Rico's political status is complicated. Officially known as the Commonwealth of … OSHA, ERISA, COBRA, among others, apply to Puerto Rico. For stateside employers, that is the easy part. In order to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
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Skills and Professional Development
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ACC Docket
… to a space that would offer more opportunities for collaboration, staff engagement, and natural light. We … four walls and a door. While the concept of open workspace is not new (it was invented in Germany in the 1950s), its prominence in the United States …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
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Skills and Professional Development
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ACC Docket
… Date: 10/01/2018 How does one prevent a downward spiral in the midst of a pressure cooker with no apparent means of … has become so all-consuming that keeping track of the days is only incidental to meeting the next deadline, each one … selling, or licensing an invention. People turn to you for a legal opinion, but when that opinion appears as a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
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Skills and Professional Development,
Employment and Labor
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ACC Docket
… Date: 12/21/2020 When I talk about how important attitude is to the team, this is really what I have in mind. Of course I want smart and talented employees. But … and direct instructions before they act. This is a problem for the overall health of a complex organization. Have you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
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Compliance and Ethics
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ACC Docket
… 06/01/2016 However, there was a fundamental weakness [in our financial controls] that we had failed to account for — the tendency of even the best financial professionals … suffer from the same weakness. The fact of the matter is that checks and balances built into your firm’s compliance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
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Compliance and Ethics
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ACC Docket
… your company’s compliance and ethics risk tolerance in terms that would provide actionable intelligence to your … I noted a significant difference between his appetite for physical risk and mine. I enjoy a wide variety of sports … massive wave on a surfboard. Simply put, my risk appetite is considerably less than that of the professional surfer who …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/08/2022
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Skills and Professional Development
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ACC Docket
… Development Source: ACC Docket … I can think of many times in my own life where I firmly believed I would benefit from … or the power of thoughts alone . The sports world is filled with elite athletes who practice visualization or … activity as you would like to do it in the real world. For example, if you have an important race coming up, you can …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
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Compliance and Ethics
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ACC Docket
… Docket Article Compliance with the Law is Not Always the Highest Ethical Priority Jim Nortz Publication Date: 03/01/2017 There may be occasions in which compliance with the law is not the highest ethical … serving as the safety, health, and environmental counsel for a chemical company that had three plants in the area. One …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
… recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … to handle high contract volume effectively. “My takeaway is that you can’t get sloppy about leaving notes in the … and has a few new pieces in the works. https://vimeo.com/839143582/fcca192dca?share=copy Jessica Lehman's …
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