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Program Materials
Danielle Lobo, Partner, Afridi & Angell (UAE), Fatima Al Ali, Partner, Hassan Radhi (Bahrain), and Rakan Alyusuf, Associate, Law Office of Mohanned S. Al-Rasheed in Association with Baker Botts L.L.P. (KSA)
06/28/2020
23 pages

This presentation outlines and explains key highlights and practical issues pertaining to commercial agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Middle East
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… Alyusuf, Associate, Law Office of Mohanned S. Al-Rasheed in Association with Baker Botts L.L.P. (KSA) June 28, 2020 23 … trial membership . … Commercial Agency Agreements Webinar for the CPG Group 28 June 2020 Danielle Lobo Partner, Afridi … agencies • UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2012. • What is a restrictive agreement? • Is my registered commercial …
Advocacy Filings
09/17/2014
4 pages

ACC Comments to Wisconsin re: pro bono

Resource Details
Region: United States
… of Corporate Counsel and Wisconsin Chief Legal Officers for strengthening Wisconsin’s commitment to allow registered … who need legal services but cannot afford to pay. ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common … Strategist Association of Corporate Counsel sarwal@acc.com Athenee Lucas Immediate Past Chair & Advocacy Liaison ACC …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/25/2016

This is a sample services agreement involving a company and independent contractor.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company and Independent Contractor October 25, 2016 This is a sample services agreement involving a company and … NAME] ("the Contractor"). RECITALS A. Company is engaged in the business of [DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS] (the … set forth herein below. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration for the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and …
Advocacy Filings
09/14/2009

Description of the Boeing Corporation's Law Department Compensation and Promotion Process

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… makes salary recommendations to the General Counsel for all Law Department employees. The recommendations are determined by consensus. There is no formula or averaging of proposed increases; rather, … the principles of "salary management." The emphasis in salary management is to have employees appropriately paid …
Articles
Walker House
02/04/2004

This article discusses the types of trusts, provisions of the trust deed, special features of the trust, trustees and fees and disbursements in the Cayman Islands.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com CAYMAN ISLANDS TRUSTS INTRODUCTION Trusts in the Cayman … in any part of the world and in any currency. There is no limit on accumulating the income from the corpus of the trust for up to the length of the period of the trust. This firm …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
10/28/2021
4 pages

In this Checklist, in-house counsel can plot out steps and guidelines if they need to discipline or discharge an employee.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. October 28, 2021 4 pages In this Checklist, in-house counsel can plot out steps and … provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any …
Peer Practice Examples
04/01/2009

Allstate's two-way performance assessment process for in-house lawyers and outside law firms is described, with links to performance surveys used by both groups.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
… 1, 2009 Allstate's two-way performance assessment process for in-house lawyers and outside law firms is described, with links to performance surveys used by both … Information Bruce Goldberg (bruce.goldberg@allstate.com) … Allstate's two-way performance assessment process for
Articles
James W. Matthews, Katy E. Koski, Graham D. Welch, Gregory N. Heinen (Foley & Lardner LLP)
08/15/2023
3 pages

The recent trial in a case now settled highlights the potential expansion of public nuisance claims under California law, and in large-scale public nuisance actions more broadly.

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Region: United States
… as advocated by SFUSD would create new liability risks for manufacturers of products in many industries. Expansion … nuisance claims: (1) by private persons whose “property is injuriously affected” or whose “personal enjoyment is … Care Practice Group with any questions. https://www.foley.com/en/services/practice-areas/corporate/health-care … The …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
SEC Edgar Filings
03/10/2004

Contract establishing a long-term, joint development of products between two companies. Agreement provides for definitions, scope agreement, R&D Committee, joint projects, engineering support, cost sharing, rights to developed technology, confidential information, and other standard provisions.

… of products between two companies. Agreement provides for definitions, scope agreement, R&D Committee, joint … DEVELOPMENT AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of March 10, 2003 (the "Effective Date") by and … and individually as a "Party." RECITALS A FDTC is in the business of, among other things, designing, …
Advocacy Filings
01/01/2004

A brief dealing with whether Alabama would honor the attorney client privilege for a lawyer giving advice as in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief and Amicus Curiae Brief … modern American corporations obtain the legal advice that is essential to their functioning and that furthers the … Washington, DC 20036-5425. 202/293-4103. webmistress@acca.com. © Copyright 2001 American Corporate Counsel Association. …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/26/2016

This is a sample master services agreement between a corporation and contractor.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Between Corporation and Contractor October 26, 2016 This is a sample master services agreement between a corporation … its principal place of business at [COMPANY ADDRESS], for itself and on behalf of its Affiliates (the "Company"), … Agreement will be defined on a numbered statement of work in the form or substantially similar to the form attached …
Program Materials
Hector Calatayud, Carlos Moran, and Rodolfo Rivera
10/28/2013

This program will review lessons learned in international litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with a focus on Mexico. Most multinational corporations now have significant operations located in Mexico and, despite the business’s best efforts, may unfortunately find themselves embroiled in a legal dispute there. We will review the applicable legal recommendations for arbitration, mediation and litigation, including issues such as law firm selection, supervision of Mexican litigation, expected time frames for resolution, discovery, substantive and procedural concerns, institutional arbitration options, enforcement issues, etc. In-house counsel with experience in Mexican disputes will offer their insights and recommendations based on their experiences in-country.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: Mexico
… there. We will review the applicable legal recommendations for arbitration, mediation and litigation, including issues … 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 Monday, October 28 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 305: Litigation and …
Articles
Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira and Joel Luis Thomaz Bastos, Dias Carneiro Advogados
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: Brazil
… Dias Carneiro Advogados 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 …
Advocacy Filings
11/06/2018

Federal Circuit Amicus Brief - Regents v. Affymetrix

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… … No. 2019-104 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT ─────────────♦───────────── IN RE … 300W Washington, DC 20001 Tel: (202) 293-4103 m.blatch@acc.com Leland P. Frost National Association of Manufacturers 733 … The full name of every party or amicus represented by me is: the Association of Corporate Counsel, the National …
Advocacy Filings
12/11/2017

ACC Amicus - In Re Alcon

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Source: Resource Library
… … No. 18-115 In the United States Court of Appeals For the Federal Circuit In re: ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.; … CA 92626 Telephone: (949) 202-3000 mc.sungaila@haynesboone.com marco.pulido@haynesboone.com Attorneys for Amicus Curiae … 1. The full name of every party represented by me is: Association of Corporate Counsel 2. The name of the real …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a sample anti-corruption, bribery and compliance policy statement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
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… Bribery and Compliance Policy October 30, 2014 This is a sample anti-corruption, bribery and compliance policy … to: (a) set out our responsibilities, and of those working for us, in observing and upholding our position on bribery … through EthicsPoint at [Number], or at www.ethicspoint.com. 13. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF BRIBERY OR …
Articles
Jake P. DeBoever, Ethan A. Berghoff, and John A. Walker
01/25/2007

A lack of understanding about your company's data management system can land you in hot water. There are ways to improve communication between in-house lawyers and the information technology group before and after receipt of document requests. Prepare your organization so when you respond to an electronic data request, you can avoid potential pitfalls.

… DeBoever, Ethan A. Berghoff, and John A. Walker There it is, sitting on your desk: The discovery request for your company’s documents—in- cluding its electronic data. … on the topic. He can be reached at jake. deboever@bnsf.com. etHaN a. BergHoFF is a partner in Baker & Mckenzie LLP’s …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/16/2017
15 pages

This is a sample exclusive international sales representative agreement between a manufacturing company and a sales representative, for the solicitation of orders for the manufacturer's products from customers located within a territory.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States, Global
… Representative Agreement (US) March 16, 2017 15 pages This is a sample exclusive international sales representative … a manufacturing company and a sales representative, for the solicitation of orders for the manufacturer's … provides as follows: Recitals Whereas, the Manufacturer is in the business of manufacturing and selling [PRODUCT NAME] …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLC
04/13/2015

This is a sample physician employment agreement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement Author Foley & Lardner LLC April 13, 2015 This is a sample physician employment agreement. Resource Details … (“Hospital”) [ or “Provider”-this form can also be used for a clinic or other provider entity ], a [State] … acute care general hospital [ or other type of provider ] in [City/Town], [State]; WHEREAS, the Hospital also operates …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
01/01/2013
4 pages

A ten point list of important issues to consider when dealing with insurance regulation in Singapore.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Singapore
… 1 The regulator The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is the central bank of Singapore. It administers the … reinsurer shall maintain a minimum deposit of S$2 million for each class of reinsurance business for which it is … and the MAS to audit the service provider. nortonrose.com Norton Rose is the business name for the international …
Articles
Mark Smolik
10/18/2016

This article addresses how a General Counsel should evaluate which performance standards or metrics will help communicate the company's value.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … 18 19ETHISPHERE.COM ETHISPHERE.COM Legally Speaking greater business savvy … fees. (See figure 1 below) Complementing insourcing is the evolv- ing in-house attitude towards outside counsel. … the intelligence; law departments need to be change agents for the businesses they serve, ultimately functioning as the …
Articles
Norton Rose Fulbright
06/03/2013

This article covers information regarding a regulatory change in food safety in China.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Articles Change of Regulators for Food Safety in China Author Norton Rose Fulbright June 3, … The most significant feature of the Reorganisation Plan is to convert the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) … in China | Norton Rose F... http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/sg/knowledge/publications... 1 of 4 5/6/14 4:03 PM In the …
Articles
Ashurst
02/01/2013

What happens when there is a conflict between different protected rights? Recently, a high-profile UK case gave employers some guidance.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Author Ashurst February 1, 2013 What happens when there is a conflict between different protected rights? Recently, a … of rights: UK employers caught ... http://www.ashurst.com/publication-item.aspx?id_Content=8808 1 of 5 5/16/14 9:24 … against when she was found guilty of gross misconduct for refusing to carry out civil partnership duties (contrary …
Articles
Daniel Prince, Thomas P. O'Brien, Margaret N. Buckles, John P. Nowak & Phara A. Guberman
05/01/2016
3 pages

This article addresses the United States Supreme Court's proposed amendments to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.

… Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against Foreign Corporations is About to Get Easier Author Daniel Prince, Thomas P. … Rule 4 In addition to the above-referenced text (providing for service of a summons within the U.S. or where a federal … Daniel Prince 1.213.683.6169 danielprince@paulhastings.com Thomas P. O’Brien 1.213.683.6146 …
Program Materials
Thomas Barnett, Linda K. Clark, Greg McPolin, Kimarie Stratos
10/03/2012

Learn how human review and advanced technology can be harnessed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of document review; how the marriage of people and processes can reduce the total cost of discovery; and how the combination of all of these components—human reviewers, advanced analytical technology, and robust review processes and protocols—can strengthen rather than sacrifice defensibility.

… Meeting September 30-October 3, Orlando, FL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2012 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com          Wednesday, October 3, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM … matters. Linda K. Clark Linda Clark is senior counsel for Data Security and Compliance at Reed Elsevier Group, a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
04/08/2016

This is a confidentiality agreement between two companies.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Agreement - Two Company Sample April 8, 2016 This is a confidentiality agreement between two companies. … information. The Parties are entering into this Agreement in order to assure the confidentiality of the Confidential … Confidential Information shall not be used or exploited for any other purpose without the prior written consent of …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/08/2017

This is a sample hotel group sales agreement addendum.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Hotel Group Sales Agreement Addendum February 8, 2017 This is a sample hotel group sales agreement addendum. Resource … on [DATE] between [HOTEL NAME] and [ORGANIZATION NAME] for [EVENT NAME] taking place [DATES]. The terms of this … the parties. Should a conflict exist between a term(s) in this Addendum and any other term(s) of the Contract, the …
Program Materials
Samuel Gasowski, David Mowry
05/21/2012

This session offers strategies to best obtain value and profitability in your negotiations, identify and neutralize difficult negotiators and their tactics, tailor your negotiation style to suit different settings, examine practical ethical issues lawyers face in negotiation, and recognize and address common pitfalls and problems typically encountered in negotiations.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… offers strategies to best obtain value and profitability in your negotiations, identify and neutralize difficult … Request a trial membership . … By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel. ® CONTRACT NEGOTIATION • Remember “The … them up. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel. ® What is a Contract and Why do We Care? • K = legally enforceable …
Articles
Tom Sabatino - executive vice president and general counsel, Schering-Plough Corp.
07/01/2009

For most corporations, the role of general counsel has expanded far beyond the traditional chief legal officer role. It is an increasingly important and demanding role, not suited for the timid or meek.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… and general counsel, Schering-Plough Corp. July 1, 2009 For most corporations, the role of general counsel has … far beyond the traditional chief legal officer role. It is an increasingly important and demanding role, not suited … City Press, it can be ordered at www.brightideasgloballaw.com. book sale proceeds go to the international pro bono …
Articles
James A. Nortz
11/01/2013

This author tackles the question: Are corporations taking on excessive enterprise risks by failing to make prudent investments in their compliance and ethics functions?

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Source: ACC Docket
… on this article? Visit ACC’s blog at www.inhouseaccess.com/ acc-docket. James A. Nortz EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS SOLUTIONS OF INSTITUTE FOR PRIORITY THINKING james.a.nortz@bausch.com At 5:12 am on … businesses, they only manifest themselves episodically. It is this charac- teristic of risk that often leads business …
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