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Bill Mordan
12/01/2009

Read this 2010 Clarion Award-winning column!
Bill Mordan describes the intangible benefits that come with work in this informative article.

… the very foundation of the company. Then start looking for a new job. Federal judges enjoy lifetime tenure. You do … compared to parliamentarians around the world. But there is no shortage of candidates and, after Duncan’s comments, no … with the assurance that we have the best interests of the com- pany at heart. I have seen a few external lawyers who …
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Bob Feldman
05/01/2009

This article describes the facts of the case, the arguments and the ruling in the Washington state-based case of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland v. Dally, evaluating the indemnification claims involved, and more.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… attorney General’s office. Chess was a very casual pursuit for me. I understood the basic rules, but not much more. I have often thought how much more complex is the game of contract law. The movements that can be made … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. BoB Feldman is deputy general counsel for Computer …
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Bob Feldman
06/01/2010

This column discusses the Dow-Westbrook, Inc. v. Candlewood Equine Practice Case, exploring hold harmless provisions, opportunities for recovery of attorneys fees, and a holistic approach to risk allocation regarding potential future injury to living beings.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Case, exploring hold harmless provisions, opportunities for recovery of attorneys fees, and a holistic approach to … horses. One residual effect of the horse farm heritage is that I pursue with in- terest, cases coupling contracts … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. BOB FELDMAN is deputy general counsel for Computer …
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Bill Mordan
05/01/2010

Columnist Bill Mordan provides tips for how not to choke under pressure.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Mordan May 1, 2010 Columnist Bill Mordan provides tips for how not to choke under pressure. Resource Details … crash? We are told that the best way to survive a disaster is not to panic. But until we face a sudden catastrophe it’s … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is senior vice president and general counsel …
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Sabine Chalmers
10/01/2016

Sabine Chalmers reflects on the importance of leadership in her career and at the ACC board as her term as board chair comes to an end.

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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, … studying, and practicing leader- ship principles. It is enlightening to talk with young people about their life …
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Bill Mordan
09/01/2012

Using the book "Why Nations Fail" as a model, this column applies economic theory to the corporate world.

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… . … Career Path ACC Docket 132 September 2012 BILL MORDAN is senior vice president and general counsel for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, a global consumer products … Practice Award. He can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. E very great CEO can tell you why her company succeeds. …
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Maryrose Delahunty
09/01/2012

This article reflects on the importance of enjoying one’s work. It asks important questions of the reader, like, what is it that motivates you? The resounding theme of this piece is simple: love what you do.

… It asks important questions of the reader, like, what is it that motivates you? The resounding theme of this piece … having written.” I venture to guess the same is true for many of you. Negotiating a contract, drafting a policy or … work. Delahunty can be contacted at mdelahunty@invocon.com. When was the last time you really thought about whether …
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Whitnie Wiley
07/01/2016

ACC Docket's Lead the Way columnist reveals the importance of having a strong team to clinching a victory in the July/August 2016 issue.

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… 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, … to blow things off as “That’s just a game!” And while it is true that the winning and losing part of the game needn’t …
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Todd Silberman - vice president and general counsel, Express Carriers
04/01/2008

To learn more about social responsibility, advocacy, and ethics, try spending some time with a five-year-old. As lawyers, many of us are required to spend a certain minimum number of hours at ethics classes, which tend to be dreary and doldrum. The author of this article suggests int he future that lawyers spend their time learning ethics from young children. Doing some will not only be informative, but will be anything but dreary.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… tual Cog it ator | Outsource Resource Todd H. Silberman is vice president and general counsel for Express Carriers, an international trucking company, … Texas Chapter of ACC. He can be reached at attyxpress@aol.com. T o learn more about social responsibility, advocacy, …
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Bill Mordan -- area vice president and general counsel, Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
03/01/2008

The value of an in-house attorney is not easily measured. We can count a reduction in fees or litigation expenses, but anyone who works in-house knows these figures do not reflect the true contribution of having an attorney in the business. We bring an intangible value that is difficult to calculate.

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Region: United States
… Inc. February 29, 2008 The value of an in-house attorney is not easily measured. We can count a reduction in fees or … titled Where is the Wealth of Nations? Measuring Capital for the 21st Century (2006). The World Bank report is not … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com Bill Mordan is area vice president and general counsel …
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Bob Feldman -- Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
03/01/2006

Our transactional odyssey this month touches on a travel business case of interest to all who face the term best efforts in their contracting practice. What is best efforts, anyway? Read more to find out!

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… the term best efforts in their contracting practice. What is best efforts, anyway? Read more to find out! Resource … willed. History says that after an initial stand he ran for his life, all the way to Egypt, where his head was … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Best Efforts Need Not Be Heroic in Kansas By BoB Feldman …
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Bob Feldman
04/01/2007

Read Bob Feldman's article discussing the recent decision in Outdoor Life Network, LLC v. EMTA Corporation (2006) and the illustration of the classic condition in the context of contemporaneous contracting.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… things. God be with you.” Churchill had been trying for some time to get the United states actively involved in … to occur, which must occur, unless its nonoccurrence is excused, before performance under a contract becomes due.” … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. A Federal Court Gives A Short Discourse on Contractual …
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Nanci Tucker
09/01/2009

Job hunting can be difficult even for the most qualified candidate. Here are some insightful tips on how to turn an interview into a job offer.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Tucker September 1, 2009 Job hunting can be difficult even for the most qualified candidate. Here are some insightful … interest in their needs. Ken reminded me that interviewing is like dating — the person who shows the most inter- est in … interview, after all, is to get the offer. Once I had the com- pany hooked on me, I was in the best position to …
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Bill Mordan
09/01/2009

Find out why overconfidence can be a weakness that prevents you from improving as an attorney.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… are asked to rate their skill and are then tested for that skill — bring this bias into focus. One of the psychologists who analyzes our flawed self-image is Dr. David Dunning of Cornell University. His research … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Bill Mordan is senior vice president and general counsel …
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Bill Mordan
04/01/2009

Bill Mordan alludes to the "rubber hand" illusion as a means of discussing the importance of representing the interests of your clients while simultaneously remaining impartial and objective.

… illusion provides hours of fun among friends. All you need is a realistic-looking rubber hand (widely available around … hand on the surface. Using the fake hand, create a new arm for the volunteer on the table, replacing the one by her … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. NOTES 1 Valeria I Petkova & H. Henrik Ehrsson, “If I …
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David Markatos
09/01/2009
1 pages

In this month's Going Global column, learn how to improve your department's accountability and response time.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… reducing headcount based on short-term objectives, it is important to map out your business’ long-term strategy … The goal is to design a more efficient operat- ing model for the legal function that caters to both current and future … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Business-Focus Approach Regenerates Legal Function By …
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Gregory Stern
12/01/2016

Save time with these Windows OS shortcuts.

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Source: ACC Docket
… CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES greg.stern@chubb.com I thought it was about time that I made an- other tips and tricks column, but writing one is often harder than you’d think. You can’t assume that your … risk los- ing their attention. As such, I will try to aim for a sweet spot, where many of you will know at least some …
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Duygy Kirca Limnili
11/01/2014

Discovering similarities and building personal relationships are important for Turkish people. Therefore, you need to wine and dine — or in certain cases, tea and dine — before you get down to real business.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Turkey
… and building personal relationships are important for Turkish people. Therefore, you need to wine and dine — or … secularists at the early stages of your relationship. It is best if you can figure this out on your own, as religion … turkstat.gov.tr Turkey Official Tourism Page www.goturkey.com To support your global practice, ACC Docket offers …
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D. Casey Flaherty
04/01/2014

The author eagerly awaits the death of the billable hour. In the meantime, he suggests using real-time matter tracking.

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… a trial membership . … D. Casey Flaherty CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA cflaherty@kiausa.com Real-time? Real talk The billable hour will die. Someday, … tyranny of perverse incentives. Or not. Regardless, today is not that day. This column will treat the billable hour as …
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Bill Mordan
05/01/2011
1 pages

Bill Mordan discusses "inattentional blindness" and how it affects all levels of corporate interactions.

… Request a trial membership . … CaREERPath Bill Mordan is senior vice president and general counsel for reckitt Benckiser Group plc, a global consumer products … with ACC Docket. he can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. The Gorilla in the room By Bill Mordan are you ignored? …
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Kenneth A. Cutshaw
10/01/2010

A CLO discusses how outsourcing decisions are critical to the company.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… process. A component of that decision-making process chain is the delivery of the service supporting the decision. … that outsourcing is part of the decision-making process. For example, many companies have limited legal staffs and … for these matters and keep the decision process within the com- pany’s legal department. However, if your company has …
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Kenneth A. Cutshaw
10/01/2011

The author discusses the many benefits of attending industry trade shows.

… departments take on a huge responsi- bility. Much money is spent from the corporate budget to support them. After … in franchising, law firms and electronic support for the busi- ness model,to suppliers and vendors of … sales and promotion of the company. If you are a cLO of a com- pany that is selling the product that would be …
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Bill Mordan, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
11/01/2011
1 pages

The "power paradox" and the importance of managing your inner Machiavelli.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Bill Mordan, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc November 1, 2011 1 pages The … Request a trial membership . … CAreerPath biLL mordan is senior vice president and general counsel for reckitt … Practice award. He can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. A s you ascend the career ladder, scaling ever high- er …
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Bill Mordan
01/01/2011

Read this 2012 Communicator Award-winning column!
Who invented the airplane? Depending on your location, the answer might not be the one you expected. This column focuses on the evolution of ideas, and what lawyers stand to benefit from this process.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC Docket 104 January/February 2011 BIll Mordan is senior vice president and general counsel for reckitt Benckiser Group plc, a global consumer products … with ACC Docket. he can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. Here’s a quick way to start a public brawl: ask an …
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D. Casey Flaherty
09/01/2014

A kludge is a crude workaround, an assortment of poorly matching parts that form a sub-optimal but serviceable whole. According the author, generating legal documents by copy-and-pasting prior work is a classic kludge and a poor substitute for proper templates, document automation and knowledge management.

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… More Author D. Casey Flaherty September 1, 2014 A kludge is a crude workaround, an assortment of poorly matching parts … prior work is a classic kludge and a poor substitute for proper templates, document automation and knowledge … CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR KIA MOTORS AMERICA cflaherty@kiausa.com Copy-and-paste reigns supreme in generating legal …
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Whitnie Wiley
10/01/2016

In ACC Docket's September issue, Lead the Way columnist Whitney Wiley interviews an emerging young leader, her nephew.

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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, … studying, and practicing leader- ship principles. It is enlightening to talk with young people about their life …
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Jeffrey W. Wheeler
09/01/2016

Small Law columnist Jeffrey W. Wheeler relates how it's a blessing and a curse to being proficient at tasks that don't pay the bills.

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Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ articles/acc-docket. Jeffrey W. Wheeler VICE PRESIDENT … people know you’re good at things you’re not getting paid for, or they’ll lean on you to get for free what they should … to my nature. Outside the office, one of the hats I wear is “family tech support.” Over the holidays, I helped the …
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Robert A. Feldman -- Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation
09/29/2006

Bob Feldman discusses the types of solidly constructed contracts in-house lawyers would like to see.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
in the prestigious Chancery Court of Delaware. The case is un- usual for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. Bullet-proofing a Contractual Nest by RobeRt A. FeldmAn …
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John B. Ross - general counsel, Williams Scotsman, Inc.
03/01/2006

Many of the shortcomings of hourly billing appear right on the invoices themselves! Rather than despair, however, the author has derived a certain entertainment from the review process, roughly akin to playing the game Whack-a-Mole.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… I reviewed a legal bill in the $5,000–$6,000 range for a mat- ter that I had given to a partner, who was working … law firm. My reaction: Isn’t that a hallway conversation? Is this firm out to extract every dime imaginable out of its … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acca.com. The Whack-a-Mole Solution By John B. Ross John B. Ross …
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Jim Nortz
04/01/2007

Discusses the advantages of a compliance/ethics office and compliance/ethics officer.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… tively are these risks being managed?; What opportunities for improving the effectiveness of legal and ethical risk management should be pursued?; What is the status of work undertaken to improve the effec- … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. NoteS 1. www.theecoa.org. 2. Id. 3. www.bizstats.com. 4. …
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