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Articles
Sonya L. Sigler
07/01/2012

This article offers insight into how a lawyer of a small law department can add value to their job by streamlining processes like sales contract evaluations.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Cogitator | Outsource Resource T his month’s column is a follow up to the May 2012 small law column on providing … and start with them. Find out what works and doesn’t work for them (i.e., people, process and agree- ment-wise) and … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. eliminating the pain points to Show …
Articles
Frank Fletcher
06/01/2011

The author discusses how best to go about developing effective relationships with business partners, especially those abroad.

… Knowing when to lead and when to defer during negotiations is sublime. Of course, we all know the other side of the … ideal, escalating every time they hear “no” or are asked for additional infor- mation? What can you do about it? … on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Developing effective Relationships …
Articles
Whitnie Wiley
01/01/2017

In her Jan/Feb article, Lead the Way columnist Whitnie Wiley pens a letter to her bully of a boss who has changed their ways.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. Whitnie Wiley LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (SACRAMENTO, … was not done lightly; how- ever, we believe it is necessary for your continued growth as a leader to hear …
Advocacy Filings
09/12/2006

Oral testimony By Thomas J. Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Regarding The Thompson Memorandum's Effect on the Right to Counsel in Corporate Investigations Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… The Thompson Memorandum's Effect on the Right to Counsel in Corporate Investigations Tuesday, September 12, 2006 … Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is Tom Donohue. I am president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of … that waiver of attorney-client privilege is necessary for improving compliance and conducting effective and …
Articles
Julia Keenan, Alex Drummond, and Robert Nobile, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
07/06/2022
4 pages

On July 1, 2022, Florida's “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees,” or Stop WOKE Act, went into effect and amends Florida’s employment discrimination laws statewide to bar employers from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) training in the workplace for certain size companies. Several states are considering following Florida's lead. This resource provides guidance to employers in Florida on the employment law issues.

This resource was originally published on June 30, 2022.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… Articles Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Is Set To Go Into Effect On July 1 - What Should Employers … equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) training in the workplace for certain size companies. Several states are considering … race, color, sex, or national origin; https://www.seyfarth.com/people/julia-m-keenan.html …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a Request for Proposal for selected law firms to provide creative, alternative billing arrangement for the handling, on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, of company's employment and labor matters.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… RFP Form: Employment & Labor Matters October 20, 2015 This is a Request for Proposal for selected law firms to provide creative, … encourages you to visit its web site at www.whitsons.com, where you can access our annual report and other Company …
Program Materials
Lisa Damon <br />Partner <br />Seyfarth Shaw LLP <br />Kenneth Grady <br />General Counsel and Secretary <br />Wolverine World Wide, Inc. <br />Joseph Spratt <br />Director of Communications <br />Seyfarth Shaw LLP<br />
10/26/2010

If you’re ready to move to value-based fee structures, you know that you need to collaborate with your outside counsel to drive efficiency. This session will focus on process management – specifically disaggregating processes to determine which pieces can be improved, making sure that legal knowledge is being leveraged (not re-invented), and making better decisions about who should be doing which piece of the work. We’ll examine internal and external staffing options, include out-sourcing and off-shoring, and connect the options to value-based fee structures that you may be considering.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Materials Outside Counsel Management: Staffing the Work for Value-Based Fee Structures Author Lisa Damon <br … pieces can be improved, making sure that legal knowledge is being leveraged (not re-invented), and making better … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com            Tuesday, October 26 9:00am-10:30am 501 - …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/05/2016

This is a confidentiality agreement between a company and its employee.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Company and its Employee April 5, 2016 This is a confidentiality agreement between a company and its … the EMPLOYER with a significant competitive advantage. In addition, the EMPLOYER's relationships with customers is … understanding of total confidentiality, with no tolerance for disclosure to other than strictly intended parties, and …
Articles
ONC Lawyers
01/02/2021
3 pages

This article highlights the importance of protecting one’s FinTech products and innovations. One means of protecting FinTech innovations is through Intellectual Property (IP) laws. In particular, the IP laws of Hong Kong provide a variety of mechanisms to ensure the protection of FinTech products.

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Region: Hong Kong
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… your FinTech be Protected by Intellectual Property Laws in Hong Kong? Author ONC Lawyers January 2, 2021 3 pages This … innovations. One means of protecting FinTech innovations is through Intellectual Property (IP) laws. In particular, … patent protection, followed by protection by copyright for those not patentable parts. After which, protection for
Articles
Raj Shah, Senior Associate, Collyer Bristow
12/10/2021
2 pages

Investors and the wider public are increasingly gravitating towards businesses that prioritize ESG credentials. This article is about the importance of data protection in this context and why it should not be overlooked.

… businesses that prioritize ESG credentials. This article is about the importance of data protection in this context and why it should not be overlooked. Resource … protection in the context of ESG initiatives.  Facebook, for example, has learnt this the hard way: in the wake of the …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
12/01/2013
2 pages

This article highlights the importance of conducting security risk assessments in “hot” regions where kidnappings, abductions and suicide bombings are on the rise. The resource also discusses the importance of training employees regarding risks of security incidents.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: Africa, Algeria, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia
… global economy, Schafer believes that safety and security is the responsibility of every leader, and that all managers … more than 20 years of experience in security con- sulting for NGOs and corporations in high- risk areas. Over the last … in African Markets By Maggy Baccinelli (baccinelli@gmail.com), ACC a special supplement of ACC Docket 7 SAFETY AND …
Peer Practice Examples
Bruce Futterer, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, General Electric Canada
08/28/2009

GE Canada implemented a process to select strategic partner firms to provide services with added value. This Value Practice lists the key steps GE Canada took and end results.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… a ‘birds eye view’ of all of the legal services performed for GE Canada, the General Counsel for GE Canada went to all … year of this new strategic provider program Following is a summary of the approach used to design the law … Contact Information Bruce Futterer (bruce.futterer@ge.com) … GE Canada implemented a process to select strategic …
Checklists
Nicole B. Weinstein and John H. Kazanjian of Beveridge & Diamond, PC
02/01/2023
3 pages

Learn ten key issues and tips on seeking to recover insurance proceeds following a crisis.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Region: United States
… types of policies, and the insured may forfeit coverage for failing to satisfy conditions. o Tips: □ Give notice as … John Kazanjian Principal +1.212.702.5420 jkazanjian@bdlaw.com Nicole Weinstein Principal +1.212.702.5416 … property policies contain language stating that insurance is not available if both a covered loss and a non-covered …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/30/2022
ACC Deputy GC Veronica Pastor talks with Cercle Montesquieu President and Broadcom Senior Associate GC Laure Lavorel about the fallout for French business. #ACCDocket, #legalprivilege, #attorneyclientprivilege, #ACCEurope
Veronica Pastor s'entretient avec Laure Lavorel, Présidente du Cercle Montesquieu et associée principale de Broadcom, GC, sur les retombées de ce manque pour les entreprises françaises.
… Docket Article Privileged Conversations: Lack of In-house Privilege Hurts Business Competition in France / Le … Senior Associate GC Laure Lavorel about the fallout for French business. #ACCDocket, #legalprivilege, … Docket … The ACC Docket series "Privileged Conversations” is a collection of interviews and discussions on in-house …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Bank and Company December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement. Resource Details Interest … State of New York, as trustee (the "Guarantee Trustee"), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … and unconditionally to agree, to the extent set forth in this Guarantee, to pay to the Holders of the Securities …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/28/2015

This is a sample guarantee agreement between a guarantor and a bank as trustee.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between a Bank and a Guarantor December 28, 2015 This is a sample guarantee agreement between a guarantor and a … State of New York, as trustee (the "Guarantee Trustee"), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time … and unconditionally to agree, to the extent set forth in this Guarantee, to pay to the Holders of the Securities …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2016
Albert Schweitzer, a French-German theologian, organist, philosopher, and physician, once said, “The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.”
… From Nurse to General Counsel: How Mary Rotunno's Passion for Service Led Her to Healthcare Law Olga V. Mack Katia … and physician, once said, “The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help … Mary Rotunno, general counsel of El Camino Hospital in Silicon Valley, has made this her lifelong mantra …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/21/2017
Like us, we’re sure that many in-house counsel are fully engrossed in the subject matter of data security, cybersecurity, and incidence response.
… Publication Date: 09/21/2017 Like us, we’re sure that many in-house counsel are fully engrossed in the subject matter of … firms did not have an organized plan in place to prepare for or respond to a data breach. Only 50 percent of law firms … vulnerabilities every law firm faces. Ransomware is malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2020
Control Risks, a global specialist risk consultancy, has released RiskMap 2020, a forecast of the top five political and security risks that it expects will affect business in the year ahead. Businesses will need foresight, agility, and determination to overcome tactical obstacles in 2020.
… Article Asian Briefings: The Top 5 Global Risks of 2020 for Business in Asia Control Risks Publication Date: … the international cyber conflict. The Asia-Pacific region is the proud owner of some of the most “wired” societies and … times.” For more analysis, visit www.controlrisks.com/riskmap … Control Risks, a global specialist risk …
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/28/2020
This article discusses Advaithi’s guiding principles for Flex’s department changes, and how combining these departments benefited Flex’s business units and allowed Flex to implement a coordinated, effective, and efficient response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
… This article discusses Advaithi’s guiding principles for Flex’s department changes, and how combining these … Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … Flex Ltd. is a multinational electronics contract manufacturer with operations in over 40 countries and approximately 170,000 employees. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
Trevor Faure’s Smarter Law: Transforming Busy Lawyers into Business Leaders is a welcome addition to the literature of the legal field. A combination of methodology, case studies, and practical guidance, Smarter Law is a helpful how-to of legal service improvement.
… Law: Transforming Busy Lawyers into Business Leaders is a welcome addition to the literature of the legal field. A … levels. Building on the innovative techniques introduced in Faure’s first publication on the Smarter Law Model, … services. This chapter illustrates the analysis Faure led for Avis Budget Group — a 2017 ACC Value Champion — and many …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/08/2021
Remember these 10 tips before negotiating with an independent contractor.
… contractor resources. There are many situations where it is appropriate to use an independent contractor or 1099 resource. For example, the following situations may be appropriate for … year . There are ways to work with independent contractors in a manner that limits potential accusations that the worker …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
Amenda Makhetha is the group data privacy and compliance manager of MiX Telematics, a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions.
… Docket Article Standing Up for Data Protection and Personal Security Joshua H. Shields Publication Date: 06/01/2017 Amenda Makhetha is the group data privacy and compliance manager of MiX … which will come into effect next year. She is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, which has a similar data …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2021
Across the economy, there is strong market demand for people with the skills, awareness, and passion to make systems work better for humans, and I personally believe the legal profession will not be an exception.
… Docket Article The Role of Lawyers in the Face of Increasingly Capable Technology David Field … Publication Date: 07/12/2021 Across the economy, there is strong market demand for people with the skills, awareness, and passion to make …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2021
To have it all, we need support within the familial, social, economic, and employment structures in which we exist. Without this, we will surely fail in our quest for the perfect balance.
… we exist. Without this, we will surely fail in our quest for the perfect balance. Resource Details Interest Area: … kids while continuing to pursue their career? Surely it is every parent’s right to indulge in the sometimes-mundane … stereotypes, embed different social structures and get the buy-in of our employer and our partner’s employer, as well as …
Articles
Sandeep Mehta, J Sagar Associates
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?

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: India
… J Sagar Associates 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
12/24/2015

This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the departing executive, including the benefits that the employer will provide to the executive.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Executive Severance Agreement X December 24, 2015 This is a sample severance agreement setting out the rights and … certain circumstances, including but not limited to change in control situations. B. The Company wishes to encourage the … employment by the Company on an at-will basis, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/13/2017

This is a sample landlord lease for the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Lease - Pennsylvania and Delaware April 13, 2017 This is a sample landlord lease for the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Resource Details … of business at [TENANT ADDRESS] ( Tenant ). WITNESSETH In consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth, …
Articles
07/15/2015

This is an Ohio State Bar Association article on at-will employment.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles At-Will Employment Is the Rule in Ohio July 15, 2015 This is an Ohio State Bar … offer from an Ohio employer. A friend told me I should ask for an employment agreement that specifies I will not be an … of The Gittes Law Group. 2 2 Create PDF via PDFmyURL.com 75 75 Articles appearing in this column are intended to …
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