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Monica Baum, Felicity Fisher, Anna Hsia, Angela Lim, Kirsten Mellor, Barbara Walkowski
10/19/2016

This panel will provide an update on conducting business online and in the cloud. We will discuss the enforceability of online agreements, what you have to be careful of when conducting business online, and recent case law relating to online commerce. This panel will not discuss privacy or security issues relating to e-commerce.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Request a trial membership . … The World of the Cloud What Is Cloud Computing? cloud com·put·ing noun the use a network of remote servers hosted … It is about harnessing the power of the Internet for computing capability anytime and anywhere. In practice …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Venable LLP
01/14/2013

This sample form contains three clauses for use in connection with click-wrap and browse-wrap arrangements.

… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Online Contract Introductions Author Venable LLP January 14, 2013 This sample form contains three clauses for use in connection with click-wrap and browse-wrap … CONNECTION WITH BROWSE-WRAP ARRANGEMENTS: IMPORTANT – THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT BETWEEN YOU (WHICH SHALL BE IDENTIFIED …
Articles
Rhys McWhirter, Frankie Tam, Sam Chen, Kenny Tam, Jamie Leung, Philip Chow, Jeff Tian (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/29/2023
6 pages

This article discusses China's new regulation on generative artificial intelligence. The new regulations are coming into light in the midst of new generative AI tools being introduced by several major Chinese technology providers.

This also marks China as one of the first countries globally that has direct government oversight over this nascent area of technology.

… Region: Hong Kong, China File eversheds-sutherland.com-Chinas New Regulations on Generative AI … technology. The definition of “generative AI technology” is broadly defined under the Measures to generally refer to … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Rhys McWhirter Partner +852 2186 4969 +852 2186 4969 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/08/2015

United Kingdom Website Privacy Policy

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts United Kingdom Website Privacy Policy June 8, 2015 United Kingdom Website … [ORGANISATION] ("Organisation", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all the individuals … you access and use our website at [URL] (the "Website"). For information on how we use cookies and other tracking …
Articles
Dora Si, Partner, Intellectual Property, China IP, and Andy Yu, Associate, Intellectual Property, China IP, Deacons
09/21/2022
3 pages

As regulations for cross border data transfer continue to evolve, businesses will need to be proactive to remain compliant with the latest requirements. Learn what conditions need to be satisfied to export personal data from China.

Resource Details
Region: Asia, China
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… IP, Deacons September 21, 2022 3 pages As regulations for cross border data transfer continue to evolve, businesses … | China IP *This article was first published on Deacons website. Complex data security regime At a time when the digital economy is booming, and cross-border data activities are growing, …
Articles
Joseph (Casey) R. Mangan Jr.,
Alex S. Fonoroff and Sabina A. Vayner
11/01/2012

Social media have become a staple in the diet of the average Internet user. Companies have seized on the popularity of such websites as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to develop marketing platforms to promote products and services. However, there are risks that accompany such online branding. Learn about how to avoid potential legal nightmares.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… noveMBer 2012 59 As a practical matter, your company is a much more attractive target for a lawsuit than an … interests is commercial rather than personal and non-com- mercial, creating a stronger argument that use of the … works. Posting copyrighted content to a social media website likely implicates at least one of these exclusive …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Beer Institute
10/17/2016

This sample shows brewers what to use and the guidelines to follow when purchasing or placing advertising in magazines, television, radio, newspapers or digital media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Buying Guidelines for the Implementation of Section 3(c) of … referenced in (A) and (B) above shows that the publication is in compliance with the Code; D. Placement of print …
Articles
Miles Weiss
11/17/2015
2 pages

This article addresses how pharmaceutical companies take precautions against activist firms when using their shares as currency for an acquisition. These bans have gone largely unnoticed by the activist managers, who say shareholders may be harmed when a company limits who can buy its shares.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… against activist firms when using their shares as currency for an acquisition. These bans have gone largely unnoticed by … of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com Shareholder Activism Blacklisting Icahn: How Some Drug … attain a stake of five percent or more. What’s new is the singling out of a class of investors or actually …
Articles
Doug Schoettinger, Daniel T. Lis, John F. Harris, Frank Jaworski, Christine A. Bernhard, Norm Clark, and Mark A. Grobbel
06/01/1997

Discusses corporate law department productivity including responding to the cost-cutting directive, productivity measures and reward systems, outside counsel, the question of make versus buy, and more.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… DflflKPT MAY/li JNF 1997 DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT note This is an edited transcript of the Roundtable on Corporate Law … ques tions are related to cen tral concept of value for the client Todays legal managers many faced with … find ourselves in the unacceptable position of seeing the com panys quality of defense compromised Insuf ficient …
Articles
Ashurst LLP
03/24/2014

After detailed consultation over the past two years, ASX recently announced its new mFund Settlement Service (mFund), which enables investors to buy (ie apply for) or sell (ie redeem) units in unlisted registered managed investment schemes (funds) through ASX participants.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… applications and redemptions. The mFund Settlement Service is ideally suited for retail investors who invest in managed … participating fund's units will be available at www.mfund.com.au. ASX also expects stockbrokers to make pricing … – this information must be disclosed on the fund issuer's website;  information about redemptions from the fund – the …
Articles
Jianyang (Eugene) Yu, Liu, Shen & Associates
11/04/2014

Patent enforcement proceedings in China

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… & Partners Vossius & Partner www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 CONTENTS Patents 2014 Contributing editor: Frank L Bernstein Kenyon & Kenyon LLP Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the 11th edition of Patents, a volume … international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and …
Articles
Michael J. Kimball, F. Lawrence, Mark P. Grant
09/01/2004

"Put it in writing." Those four words used to be sage advice to parties looking to ensure their legal rights. The advent of technology and the essential reliance on computers to conduct business have made the traditional battle of the forms notion almost obsolete. Today, thanks to shrinkwrap, clickwrap, and other electronic agreements, there are a myriad of ways to form a contract, and even more ways to modify it. In a nutshell, contract management has become much more difficult in the digital age.

… and costly litigation. How Does it Happen? Agreements for services and products required for company operations—such as those for com- puter, internet, and other outsourcing services—are … terms are inevitable as each pro- ject progresses, it is important to include a change of control process in each …
Articles
EIKE WEERDA, WINHELLER ATTORNEYS AT LAW & TAX ADVISORS, (FRANKFURT, GERMANY), A PRIMERUS MEMBER
04/17/2016

This short resource provides an overview of the issues and obstacles that may arise when acquiring, selling, or renting out real estate in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, Germany
… Articles Top Ten Real Estate Issues of Buying and Renting Real Estate in Germany Author EIKE WEERDA, … to be considered within proper rental contracts? This list is intended to provide a short overview of the issues and … the land register is of considerable importance for real estate purchases in Germany. It is strongly …
Articles
China Internet Information Center
11/07/2013

An overview of China's legislative system from China.org.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Government
Source: Resource Library
Region: China
… Articles The Legislative System of China Author China Internet Information Center November 7, 2013 An overview of China's legislative system from China.org. Resource Details …
Articles
05/18/2015

This article explains the process of determining which investments a firm should undertake. Examples of investments include buying a new piece of equipment, increasing advertising expenditure, increasing research and investment expenditures, or acquiring another firm.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: Resource Library
… a firm should undertake. Examples of investments include buying a new piece of equipment, increasing advertising … NOTE ON CAPITAL BUDGETING Capital budgeting is the process of determining which investments a firm should … she will have $105, to which she will add the second $100 for a total of $205. How many dollars does Joe have to invest …
Articles
Selwyn Black, Carroll & O'Dea
05/28/2015

This article addresses the aim of the advisor in a due diligence exercise not to stop the client from taking all risks. Rather, it is to assist the client to make an informed decision on whether to buy and, if so, on what terms.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… not to stop the client from taking all risks. Rather, it is to assist the client to make an informed decision on … wants to know that they will get what they are paying for. The Australian Perspective The importance of warranties … +61 2 9291 7100 Phone +61 2 9221 1117 Fax sblack@codea.com.au codea.com.au Selwyn Black S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 53 the …
Articles
Alice E. Conway
04/01/2013

Check out this 2014 Tabbie and International Crystal Clarion Award-winning article! Hiring managers often look for indicators that signal a person’s character and work ethic. Because people offer much information about themselves in online profiles, websites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter should be the perfect places for employers to turn for usable information. Be warned: When using social media to determine whether an individual should be hired (or fired), privacy and anti-discrimination laws may apply. This article offers a few guidelines on safe and effective ways to use the internet in employment decisions.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… would be illegal to request during the hiring process and is covered by anti- discrimination laws. and even if a hiring … its records management manual. alice.e.conway@monsanto.com 28 ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (UN)FRIENdEd: USINg … rules. Spokeo was (and is) a “data broker” that runs a website that aggregates data (made publicly available on …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/17/2022
3 pages

Learn about the joint statement of Ofcom and the CMA to develop coherent approaches to online safety and competition in the UK.

… Privacy, and eCommerce File eversheds-sutherland.com-CMA and Ofcom publish a joint statement on online safety … digital markets. Introduction The aim of Ofcom and the CMA is to develop a coherent approach to online services, which … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
28 pages

This ACC guide provides a Q&A that gives a high level overview of board composition, the comply or explain approach, management rules and authority, directors' duties and liabilities, transactions with directors and conflicts, company meetings, internal controls, accounts and audit, institutional investors and reform proposals in China.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … at http://crossborder.practicallaw.com/4-501-7404. The Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate governance law. For … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/. The information in
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

These guidelines will help you talk about your involvement with the corporation in an open and transparent way.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Guidelines 1. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS If your unit is planning to utilize social media tools to convey a message … Please review the Online Communications Guidelines for personal communications and contact [CONTACT NAME]: For … to the overall missionand gather links in a page at [WEBSITE].org. If you have a blog and you intend to discuss …
Articles
Ron Peppe, David G. Briscoe
10/01/2004

Cutting legal costs is still a high priority with many a CEO, and there's a new tool to do so: procurement analyst, or strategic sourcing professional. With novel ideas about the best vehicle(s) for buying professional services, their ideas that can either make CLOs uneasy or excited. Learn what strategic sourcing can do for your department's budget, before the CEO comes knocking with a sourcing consultant in tow.

… David G. Briscoe September 30, 2004 Cutting legal costs is still a high priority with many a CEO, and there's a new … and construction company. He can be reached at peppe@acca.com. David G. Briscoe is senior consultant at Altman Weil, … worth of ebilling data to begin perform- VENDOR PRODUCT WEBSITE Bottomline Technologies Legal Exchange …
Articles
Dennis Haist, Weining Zou and Caroline Lee
06/01/2014

China, like many countries, has launched efforts to stop bribery and corruption. At
the same time, deeply ingrained cultural practices (e.g., gift giving) attract the attention of regulators. With more anti-bribery laws on the books than ever before, and with China’s robust economy guaranteeing more business transactions, multinationals need to carefully vet third-party contractors by exercising thorough due diligence.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… Relationships play a crucial role in business. “Guanxi” is the general term for personal connections that facilitate … grow at 7.5 percent in 2014 and 7.3 percent in 2015.1 In com- parison, the IMF predicts that the US economy will grow … brib_sep11 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Linklaters
01/01/2014

China is at a turning point. Propelled to 
be the world’s second largest economy 
by thirty years of exponential GDP
 growth, China now faces a slowdown and significant macro-economic questions. Compounding this is the constant, and dramatic, evolution of the global economic landscape. China’s response will determine its own role on the world stage for at least the next thirty years and significantly impact the rest of the world.

… on the World Stage Author Linklaters January 1, 2014 China is at a turning point. Propelled to 
be the world’s second … response will determine its own role on the world stage for at least the next thirty years and significantly impact … opportunity. China’s growth on the world stage linklaters.com/chinareport Mahjong is a game of strategy and …
Program Materials
Munesh R Mahtani
05/20/2014

Anti-cartel enforcement has evolved substantially in Europe in recent years and the EU Commission has consistently reaffirmed its position by punishing hard-core cartels and imposing record-level fines. Companies can manage cartel investigations by setting preventive internal checks and establishing an effective antitrust compliance policy and specific guidelines for employees. Are you ready for an unannounced dawn-raid inspection visit?

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… Program Materials Vertical Restraints in Online Retailing Author Munesh R Mahtani May 20, 2014 … antitrust compliance policy and specific guidelines for employees. Are you ready for an unannounced dawn-raid …
Articles
Lester Ross, Partner, Tingting Liu, Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
05/10/2024
2 pages

Learn about 2024 revisions to China's Law on Guarding State Secrets, which may create new compliance challenges for businesses operating in China.

… after only two readings. The timing of the approval is somewhat curious as it happened within two weeks of the … expression. Attorney Advertising https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/ New Article 9 would create a statutory basis forin China.  This article was originally published on the website of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP on March …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
12 pages

Learn about top 2021 developments and 2022 predictions in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in China.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Health Law
Region: Asia, China
… M +86 186 1842 8030/+852 9756 5043 E nick.beckett@cms-cmno.com Roxie Meng Associate, Beijing T +86 10 8590 0769 M +86 … in 2020, came into effect on 15 April 2021. This is the first national biosecurity law in China, adding … and more. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 19 May 2022. … CMS … Learn about top 2021 …
Articles
Practical Law
05/18/2017
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in China.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … appeals, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … a Publicity Form for AMB to publish on its official website during the publicity period (see Section IV.A.3). …
Articles
CMS
11/18/2022
8 pages

Learn about top developments and predictions in the TMT sector (Technology, Media, and Telecom) in China.

… M +86 186 1842 8030/+852 9756 5043 E nick.beckett@cms-cmno.com Kelly Chen Associate T +86 10 8527 0259 M +86 185 1825 … According to the DSL, the processor of important data is subject to heavier regulation compared to other … and more. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  on 23 May 2022. … CMS … Learn about top …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This sample provides ground rules for participating in online communications.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… December 22, 2015 This sample provides ground rules for participating in online communications. Resource Details … all the time, its basic aspect remains constant and is similar to traditional ways of communication: to engage in … products or initiatives in a public forum or on a website or personal blog, make sure to fully disclose your …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in China.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: China
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
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