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Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
Ben Heineman's model for the modern inside law department is now widely followed in major corporations in the United States and, increasingly, in Europe and Asia.
… Counsel Publication Date: 04/01/2016 Ben Heineman's model for the modern inside law department is now widely followed in major corporations in the United States and, increasingly, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2024
Tenesa Powell, deputy general counsel at The Siegel Group, details her busy workday as she tackles complex legal issues and balances time with her family and dog, Bruno.
… needs an alarm clock when you have a mini-doxie whining for your attention? I’m convinced I will never again sleep … I’ve been getting downstairs by the time everything is done. My husband is amazing. 6:45 am   It is still … differences quickly. 11:30 am Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Review a notice from a government agency and prepare a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/09/2022
Learn about the data-led approach Royal London adopted to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal resourcing decisions — it’s managing costs and improving team engagement and collaboration.
#ACCDocket #ACCBenchmarking #legaloperations
… service providers. Why? How are those decisions made? Is that the best allocation of legal resources? Previously, … we asked the team to capture activity information for a short period of time. We also explained that the data … that improving this would benefit everyone — increasing buy-in for future initiatives. The data included: How long …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/02/2019
My answer to the correct structure, whether law, technology, or any support function always is: “It depends.” So, what does it depend on? Simplistically, the way to organize any corporate department is to follow the formula of company strategy and structure, stakeholder expectations, and then, lastly, populate it with individual team members.
… whether law, technology, or any support function always is: “It depends.” So, what does it depend on? Simplistically, … become general counsel: “What is the correct structure for my in-house law department?” Some GCs have strong preconceived …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/29/2016
The most memorable compliment Mariah Panza Garcia, general counsel of the Conco Companies, has received from her teenage daughter, then elementary school-aged: “You are always the best dressed mom when you drop me off at school and when I grow up I want to wear clothes like you.”
… Docket Article Opt-In to Mindfulness: How Alexandra Ross Champions Privacy Olga … a mother and whether I do enough with my daughter. So, it is very satisfying to hear that she loves me just the way I am.” For Garcia, “just the way I am” means having a lot on her …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/26/2016
With startup culture becoming a pervasive part of society, the question nearly everyone asks is: How do you start a business?
… Docket Article Not Just for Business: Laura Lee Norris Shows How a Business Plan Can … part of society, the question nearly everyone asks is: How do you start a business? Resource Details Interest … They can be used for any great professional undertaking. In fact, prior to joining the faculty at Santa Clara Law, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/20/2017
The key to diversifying the boardroom lies with a personal touch.
… A Personalized Approach: Kim Clancy’s Simple Secret for Bringing Diversity into the Boardroom Olga V. Mack Carly … diversifying the boardroom lies with a personal touch. “It is not that CEOs are against diversity,” Clancy explains. … Clancy has made it her mission to help increase diversity in the boardroom, one seat at a time. She is a believer in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/31/2022
Vietnam's 2019 Labor Code, which took effect on January 1, 2021, paved a critical path to satisfying the requirement for better protection of employees’ rights and interests. This article introduces the birth of the modern union called “employees organizations at the enterprise-level" next to the traditional trade unions governed by the state. #ACCDocket #sponsored
… 2021, paved a critical path to satisfying the requirement for better protection of employees’ rights and interests. … and Labor Source: ACC Docket … metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Vietnam’s active integration into the global supply chain … at work. Therefore, to protect human rights at work, it is essential to have an independent organization that is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/30/2018
Elizabeth A. Colombo describes 4 ways in-house counsel can thrive and adapt in a remote workplace. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket
… Source: ACC Docket … Olesya Kuznetsova / Shutterstock.com The legal profession has been greatly affected by the … sometimes unwillingly, into major transitions. One change is the increase in remote work available to, and increasingly … lawyers' former career model,  setting a new standard  for legal career paths, and ultimately giving them more …
… Laboratories, Inc. and Alcon Research, Ltd.'s petition for writ of mandamus. WASHINGTON (December 14, 2017) — The … attorney-client communications and work product. At issue is a decision in Johns Hopkins Univ. v. Alcon Labs, Inc. by … for litigation. To read the ACC brief, visit http://acc.com/advocacy/upload/InReAlcon-ACCamicus121117.pdf . About …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
Multinational employers entering into and doing business in China must sharpen their employment-related business strategies to leverage opportunities and mitigate risk. We examine six common labor and employment traps and how to avoid them.
… Docket Article Avoiding Employment Traps in China Catherine LaChapelle Joseph Deng Jonathan Isaacs … nation’s economy with its 13th five-year plan. The goal is to achieve a more balanced economy, transitioning from … and other enforcement bodies. Thus, it is critical for multinational employers to monitor developments related …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/11/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement - Company and Executive February 11, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between the company and its … the Company, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. C. During employment with the Company, … Executive will accept such employment and perform services for the Company, upon the terms and conditions set forth in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/30/2015

Patent and Technology License Agreement (Japan)

… PATENT AND TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of the Effective Date (as defined below) by and … C. The Parties agree that this Agreement will supercede in its entirety the License Agreement between [LICENSOR] and … (the "Technology Transfer Agreement"). NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/11/2016

This is a sample employment agreement for an executive in a limited liability company.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - LLC February 11, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement for an executive in a limited liability company. Resource Details Interest …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company Sample Guarantee Agreement December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement. Resource Details Interest … of the Guarantee Trustee 5 SECTION 2.3. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee 7 SECTION 2.4 Events of … from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Issuer, the Issuer is issuing on the …
Articles
Patricia R. Hatler, Roger A. Craig, Michael Gross and Paul Davis Fancher
04/01/2001

This article discusses how and when to use special committees in corporate governance matters and offers practical tips for dealing with the issues facing special committees, especially in interested fiduciary transactions.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
in corporate governance matters and offers practical tips for dealing with the issues facing special committees, … Davis Fancher. All rights reserved. Patricia R. Hatler is senior vice president and general counsel of Nationwide … and other transactions in the insurance industry. www.llgm.com. Paul Oavis Fancher is an associate in the New York …
Program Materials
Devin Doolan
Dani Gleason
William Davis Harn
10/29/2013

This program will provide a general overview of employment law for in-house counsel, including areas in-house counsel need to be aware of, such as benefits, accommodation, employee investigations/labor relations, severance and discharge, employee handbooks and other topics.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… program will provide a general overview of employment law for in-house counsel, including areas in-house counsel need … Meeting October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2013 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 506: Employment …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a Delaware company and a banking corporation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company and a Banking Corporation December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement between a Delaware company … banking corporation, as trustee (the “Guarantee Trustee”), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … dated as of the date hereof among [TRUST COMPANY], not in its individual capacity but solely as institutional …
… a global mining company, acquired a majority share in DeBeers in 2014, the legal department became an … a level of trust, which was paramount to setting us up for success,” says Nicola Stott, Global Managing Director at … one another.” One key metric that speaks to that claim is the sevenfold reduction in contract turnaround times. To …
… value-based fees.     Recognizing that a common obstacle in implementing value-based fees is a lack of reliable data on the cost of legal work, TL1 … Group.   “The key is to make this exercise powerful for outside counsel too. It must be viable for them, and they …
… ACC co-founder, longtime stalwart, and in-house pioneer passed away January 17, 2021 It is with great sadness that we inform announce the passing of … on the mend. Unfortunately, on Saturday he took a turn for the worse, and in true Carl fashion, refused to be …
… Case could significantly degrade the protections in place for attorney-client representation and communication. … in violation of professional conduct rules. The case is currently in the U.S. District Court for the District of … market leadership. For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook .   …
Articles
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C., a Meritas member firm
09/28/2010

This brief article discusses employee wellness programs which are aimed at encouraging employees to take preventative measures to control illnesses and unhealthy behavior in an attempt to manage the burgeoning cost of health care, reduce absenteeism, and improve morale.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… measures to control illnesses and unhealthy behavior in an attempt to manage the burgeoning cost of health care, … programs take many forms including: Educational programs for managing health; Health Risk Assessments; Health … American companies over $100 Billion each year; Job stress is estimated to cost American industries $200-$300 billion …
Articles
Paisley Simonnet, Nadine Nassef, Sabridass Ponnou, Charlotte Robin, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"
12/01/2016

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) explores the meaning and implications of a "joint and several" clause in a contract.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Spain, United Kingdom, Global
… meaning and implications of a "joint and several" clause in a contract. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial and …   The definition of joint and several obligations is somehow confusing. On the one hand, this confusion can … from the other co-debtors? It is not clear and it calls for contractual clarification.   1.2 - "Severally" bound …
Articles
Victoria Lafite and Alexandre Lamarre, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"
02/06/2018

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn how to increase the efficiency of their agreement clauses, within both Civil and Common law countries, with three provisions: delineate the parties' obligations, structure the interpretation of the contract, and regulate trade and special usages.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… 2 "Droit du Commerce International" February 6, 2018 In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn how to … Pub Company v East Crown Ltd ), their efficiency is not absolute. This efficiency can be improved in regard to … as implied warranties may still create obligations. It has for instance been decided that additional terms of a contract …
Articles
Renata Neeser, Shareholder, Littler New York
01/26/2015

Health and Safety is generally regulated under the Brazilian Labor Code and more specifically by the Ministry of Labor through its Regulations ("NR"). The regulations vary according to industry, type of work, premises and number of employees. The rules involve minimum standards of sanitation, safety, comfort, medical control programs (as described below) and risk prevention.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Littler New York January 26, 2015 Health and Safety is generally regulated under the Brazilian Labor Code and … a regular relationship with the Internal Commission for the Prevention of Accidents ( CIPA ) (a company … 3 See article from Julia Carvalho published at Exame.com on July 23, 2014, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Join Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson, corporate attorney at Asset Marketing Services, LLC, as she kickstarts a productive day, navigates her busy work schedule, and balances family time with her husband Jordan.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson Sawyer Lyn … off. We get out of bed and I pack lunch and make coffee for Jordan, my husband. Once everything is ready, I usher him out the door for work.   5:30 am  I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
In the first part of this two-part series, we’ll explore the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) guidance on impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose. In the second part of this two-part series, we’ll explore the anatomy and effect of force majeure clauses.
… Marc Bonora Jordan Lipp Publication Date: 12/14/2020 In the first part of this two-part series, we’ll explore the … services, and customers who seemingly vanish. Who is responsible when business fails due to a pandemic? What … circumstances ,” courts provide some leniency for the parties. This leniency for extraordinary …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
There are many articles on how to find a job and how to succeed once you’re there. But what is the best way to leave your current position? Your exit can be as important as finding your new job.
… find a job and how to succeed once you’re there. But what is the best way to leave your current position? Your exit can … finding your new job. Throughout your career, always look for new job opportunities. It keeps your interviewing skills … may sound like a lot, but only if you planned to retire in that timeframe. Otherwise, you’ve got a problem! An …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/06/2019
It’s time to ask: As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues--particularly climate change-- enter corporate consciousness as both risks and opportunities, how does the chief legal officer fit in?
… and opportunities, how does the chief legal officer fit in? Resource Details Interest Area: Environmental , …   Survey  provide important insights into this question. For example, the survey shows that CLOs are actively involved … for irrigation or animal consumption, and $198 billion is at risk from changing precipitation patterns affecting …
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