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Articles
Dieter Gericke, Felix Dasser, Marcel Dietrich, Gregor Bühler, Reto Heuberger and Martin Grod; Homburger
10/07/2015
16 pages

This article explores investing practices and regulations in Switzerland from the perspective of Chinese companies.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: China, Switzerland
… ouTbound InveSTmenT GuIde 2015 www.chinalawandpractice .com 1. Why should Chinese businesses be interested in … has partly been based on German and Swiss law. • Swiss law is often used as a neutral, predictable and flexible law for international contracts with or without a Swiss angle. It …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/27/2024

This is a sample master purchase agreement between a customer and buyer.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Customer and Supplier September 27, 2024 This is a sample master purchase agreement between a customer and … STATE OF FORMATION] [CUSTOMER ENTITY TYPE] with offices for the transaction of business located at [CUSTOMER ADDRESS] … provide Supplier with a non-binding (except as provided in [SECTION 3.1.3] below), rolling twelve-month Product …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/31/2014

This sample checklist may be helpful in engaging with your company’s business team during initial discussions of a proposed licensing arrangement where your company (Licensee) desires to license software from another company (Licensor).

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample License Checklist for Company as Licensee October 31, 2014 This sample checklist may be helpful in engaging with your company’s business team during initial … issues are relevant or not. Note: This sample checklist is neither meant to be exhaustive nor address all relevant …
Articles
Contoural, Inc.
12/15/2018

This is an article providing a brief overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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Region: United States
… at a Glance Author Contoural, Inc. December 15, 2018 This is an article providing a brief overview of the California … business, compliance and litigation trends and issues for educational and planning purposes. However, legal … CCPA compliance. Email Contoural at info@contoural.com for a copy of these white papers Webinars · Creating a …
Program Materials
Nick Holland, Kimberley Overs, Troy Sauro, Ruby Zefo
10/19/2015

We live in a world where a wearable fitness tracker can tell you how many steps you’ve walked; your thermostat magically knows how to adjust the temperature in your house when you come home; you can control devices in your home with your phone; medical devices connect to insulin pumps wirelessly and your car logs everything from where you’re going to how many miles you’ve driven on public roads. While the possibilities are endless, they come with myriad legal concerns. This panel will delve into the key legal issues associated with the Internet of Things: privacy, data security and the regulatory perspectives from the Federal Trade Commission, the Food & Drug Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.

… individual speakers and not their employers. Agenda • What is the Internet of Things ? –Wearables – Healthcare, Home & … of Wearable Devices Vandrico Inc. 2015 http://vandrico.com/database But Wait, There’s More! List of Wearable Devices … – Ownership/ Sharing – Retention • Liability – For a Breach – For a Malfunction/ Loss of Connectivity – For
Program Materials
Steven Chitwood -- faculty director, Executive Leadership Institute; Susanna McDonald -- associate general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel
10/19/2009

What does it take to land a commercial airliner on the Hudson River? According to Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, it took 42 years of making small deposits of education and training in his bank of experience. This way, when called upon in a crisis he could make a "very large withdrawal." We submit it also took nerves of steel and incredible judgment. While we can't give you 42 years of experience and training, we can introduce you to what you need to know, do and be to become a law department leader.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … sponsors, and/or the ACC. This ACC Annual Meeting material is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject … the founder and former director of the university's center for law practice strategy and management. He currently …
Articles
Matthew Sullivan
11/01/2016

The Asia Pacific region has experienced a rapid technological revolution over the last two decades. Gerard Chan, vice president of EMEA and Asia Pacific for Symantec, has played a crucial role in fostering Asia’s in-house com- munity amid the expansion. If you ask Chan about his legal career, he will tell you that his journey from firm to global in-house counsel was a result of “jumping at the opportunity.”

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Malaysia, United Kingdom
… Gerard Chan, vice president of EMEA and Asia Pacific for Symantec, has played a crucial role in fostering Asia’s in-house com- munity amid the expansion. If you ask Chan about his … try law. I stuck with it, enjoyed it, and everything else is history,” he says. After completing law school at the …
Articles
Daniel Jepson, Senior Associate – Business, Corporate and Commercial, Holman Webb Lawyers
04/06/2021
4 pages

The article highlights the importance of trademarks in the franchise agreement and process in Australia. Franchising is very popular in Australian business, and as a result, has very detailed requirements for trademarks.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Articles The Crucial Nature of Trade Marks in Franchising Author Daniel Jepson, Senior Associate – … franchise agreement and process in Australia. Franchising is very popular in Australian business, and as a result, has very detailed requirements for trademarks. Resource Details Interest Area: Intellectual …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/14/2017

This is a sample lease agreement involving an office/industrial park.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Involving Office/Industrial Park April 14, 2017 This is a sample lease agreement involving an office/industrial … to mutually define their rights, duties and obligations in connection with the Lease; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration … all improvements to be constructed thereon by the Landlord for the use of the Tenant, and all easements, tenements, …
Checklists
Palthe Oberman
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 the Netherlands. 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: Netherlands
… Checklists Overview of Employment and Labor Law in Netherlands Author Palthe Oberman January 16, 2013 This …  Introduction    The  Dutch  employment  and  labour  law  is  elaborate  and  relatively  complex.  The  Dutch …  the  compulsory  statutory  regulations  laid  down  in  (for  example)  the  Dutch  Civil  Code.  The   relationship   …
Articles
Kwang-Wook Lee, Yoon & Yang LLC
12/11/2014
8 pages

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the legislative framework and best practices on handling personally identifiable information (PII) in the Republic of Korea.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: North Korea
… with: Adams & Adams Arzinger Coelho Ribeiro e Associados Com advokatbyrå Drew & Napier LLC ELIG, Attorneys-at-Law … 2051-1280 The information provided in this publication is general and may not apply in a specific situation. Legal … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
Articles
08/18/2014

This resource outlines six fee structures used in value billing and the incentives created by each structure. Sample engagement terms are included.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Audience: Legal Operations
… Articles Handbook for Value-Based Billing Engagements August 18, 2014 This resource outlines six fee structures used in value billing and the incentives created by each … of legal work, instead of hourly billing. ■ The fixed fee is established based on a mutually agreed upon scope of work, …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Teresa Holderer
10/29/2014

A sample checklist to help as you move through a joint venture.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… membership . … Holderer – ACC Annual Meeting JV Checklist for ABC Parties Names (contracting entities) - ABC Company or … (e.g. Corporation, Limited liability) Proposed name – is it available in jurisdiction? Should ABC allow JV to use a … either party allowed distribution of assets on termination Buy-out by either party - when, price? Shoot outs? Valuation …
Articles
10/18/2016
5 pages

This article lists 10 practice tips for creating a defensible process for executing legal holds.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 18, 2016 5 pages This article lists 10 practice tips for creating a defensible process for executing legal holds. … an overly complicated or intimidating process (but often is). However, it does require thoughtful planning and preparation in order to protect the business. Any dispute with an …
Articles
Michele Mayes
10/29/2014

Lawyers are often viewed as great thinkers but not great managers—and legal successes can be significantly minimized or obliterated by leaving carnage along that road to case resolution or project completion.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ‘softer side’ of managing people can be a defining skill for how successful a lawyer can be as she or he progresses … top legal talent and maintaining a motivated legal team is the leadership and tone set by the department’s chief … providing feedback on the competencies: • http://www.acca.com/protected/reference/performance/client_assessment.xls • …
Articles
Michele Mayes
10/30/2014

Insights of Michele Mayes, CLO Pitney Bowes, Inc.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ‘softer side’ of managing people can be a defining skill for how successful a lawyer can be as she or he progresses … top legal talent and maintaining a motivated legal team is the leadership and tone set by the department’s chief … providing feedback on the competencies: • http://www.acca.com/protected/reference/performance/client_assessment.xls • …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
08/26/2013
3 pages

A recent trio of hotly contested proxy fights in Canada involving Norton Rose Fulbright’s Special Situations team helped further clarify and define the rights of a board of directors to determine the timing of a shareholders' meeting.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… Articles Strategies for Protecting Companies in Proxy Contests (Canada) Author … Justice Mesbur stated that the role of the court “is to determine whether the board applied the appropriate … +1 416.216.4815 orestes.pasparakis@nortonrosefulbright.com > Walied Soliman Toronto +1 416.216.4820 …
Articles
Luciana M. Cossermelli Tornovsky, partner in the Corporate / M&A practice at Demarest Advogados
05/12/2015

This article contains a summary of the main aspects of the withdrawal right in Brazil.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles Dissenting Shareholders' Withdrawal Right in Brazil Author Luciana M. Cossermelli Tornovsky, partner in … Shareholders' Meeting. The purpose of the withdrawal right is to protect the minority shareholders against certain … in the minority shareholders' rights. 2. Triggering Events for the Exercise of the Withdrawal Right The right to …
Articles
Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC
08/10/2020
4 pages

Non-profits as well as most businesses in the United States are formulating plans to reopen. In this article, in-house counsel will learn how to consider potential liability risks as their employees return to work. This article was originally published in July 2020.

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Region: United States
… face from their employees in the face of a dangerous virus for which a vaccine or cure has yet to be found and may not … do not take steps to protect their workplace and ensure it is not exposed to individuals who may have contracted the … contact the author at jtenenbaum@TenenbaumLegal.com. … Non-profits as well as most businesses in the United …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/17/2016

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and its employee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Corporation and its Employee March 17, 2016 This is a sample non-compete agreement between a corporation and … its subsidiaries and affiliates, is the world leader in the manufacture, development and distribution of [EMPLOYER … Employee recognizes and acknowledges that it is essential for the proper protection of Employer s legitimate business …
Articles
James A. Nortz
04/01/2014

The author discusses a time when his company failed to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in this article he reflects on the role he played.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and Safety Agency’s Process Safety Management standards. For years, he blamed the leadership of others; however, in … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, … re- flecting on this very painful episode in my career, it is clear to me that this outcome was the result of a failure …
Articles
01/01/2017
2 pages

Deng Thiak Adut needs little in the way of introduction – child soldier, man of hope, Dinka-Bor survivor, advocate, 2016 NSW Australian of the Year, brother, son, and now, soon to be father. And despite all that has been written about this remarkable young man who has overcome unthinkable adversity, he doesn’t feel his story is an exceptional one.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… overcome unthinkable adversity, he doesn’t feel his story is an exceptional one. Resource Details Interest Area: Skills … Claire E. Bibby As Senior Vice President & General Counsel for Brookfield Property Partners, Claire’s strengths rest in … acc_journal_spring17.indd 8 19/08/2017 10:15 AM acla.acc.com 9VOLUME 27, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2017 when he himself has …
06/22/2017

Good Faith for In-house Lawyers - presentation held in Melbourne 22 June 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Good Faith for In-house Lawyers June 22, 2017 Good Faith for In-house … of Corporate Counsel in partnership with: acla.acc.com Share your comments and photos using #byinhouse Good … Introduction The current position in Australia • What is good faith? • When does good faith arise? • Good faith at …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/22/2014

There is a beast on the loose. It is an ever-changing, constantly expanding monster of unimaginable size and complexity that spans the globe. It can’t be bargained with and it takes no prisoners. The beast is fierce. It is pitiless. It is unrelenting. It is ... the law.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Business Ethics—Keeping the Beast at Bay: Strategies for More Effective Corporate Governance Author James A. Nortz October 22, 2014 There is a beast on the loose. It is an ever-changing, constantly … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS …
Articles
James A. Nortz
10/01/2014

The author provides a systems view analysis of workplace misconduct that goes beyond the traditional “blame and change” approach to handling complaints.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz COMPLIANCE & ETHICS … in a very large space filled with similar work stations for hundreds of other employees. Unfortunately for her, the … the company. Sadly, the scenario Barbara related to us is not unlike hundreds of similar reports managers, as well …
Peer Practice Examples
Patrick D. Cornelius and Susan M. DiMickele, co-chairs of Squire Sanders Value Partner Team
02/01/2010
4 pages

This Value Practice Resource describes how Squire Sanders challenges its attorneys to remedy disconnects between costs for outside legal services and value the client receives.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Peer Practice Examples Partnering for Worldwide Value at Squire Sanders Author Patrick D. … aspect of the firm around client value. The initiative is described as being actively championed by the firm’s … the Squire Sanders document repository through the lexis.com interface. The firm shares that this tool allows it to …
Advocacy Filings
04/05/2002

Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes CLE requirements, professional responsibility exam and character and fitness application.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 4, 2002 Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes … its report to the Council of the Virginia State Bar for comment and approval of its proposal— the mandatory … dealing with their licensure. The result of these efforts is a Task Force report recommending that in-house counsel …
Peer Practice Examples
Royal Bank of Canada
06/10/2009

Guidelines developed by Royal Bank of Canada for their Demand Management practices used to engage outside counsel.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… June 10, 2009 Guidelines developed by Royal Bank of Canada for their Demand Management practices used to engage outside … of Demand Management (DM)  The purpose of practicing DM is to introduce a greater responsibility and awareness of … group targets of cost containment while also helping RBC in its ultimate goal of increasing RBC’s operating leverage. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Corpedia, Inc.
01/01/2010

Sample position description for chief compliance description.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Corpedia, Inc. January 1, 2010 Sample position description for chief compliance description. Resource Details Interest … . … !For more ACC InfoPAKs, please visit http://www.acc.com/infopaks! 37 B. Tool Two: Sample Chief Compliance Officer … of the compliance function. This position description is purposefully detailed to identify for consideration those …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/19/2015

Swiss Executive Employment Agreement

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Switzerland
… Page 1 Swiss Executive Employment Contract THIS AGREEMENT is made [DATE 1] BETWEEN [COMPANY] ("the Company") whose … and the Employee hereby agrees to serve the Company in the capacity of a Chief Executive Officer subject to the … similar nature to or which might compete with the business for the time being carried on by the Company or the Group. 3. …
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