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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 …
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. …
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 …
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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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: 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
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …
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