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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
Walker House
02/04/2004

This article discusses the Cayman Islands' own unique form of non-charitable purpose trust legislation, the Special Trusts (Alternative Regime) Law of 1997 (or STAR Law).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com CAYMAN ISLANDS THE SPECIAL TRUSTS (ALTERNATIVE REGIME) … Trusts (Alternative Regime) Law, 1997 (or STAR Law) is a significant departure from the original Bermuda model, … by the courts and the requirement that trusts for persons and trusts for purposes should be mutually …
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 …
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
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.

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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
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 …
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 …
Program Materials
Yves Heijmans, Lead European Counsel, Chevron Phillips Chemicals Int NV

Alessandro Macri, Legal Counsel, GMAC Financial Services

Mathias Schulze Steinen, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
06/27/2013

An overview of asset valuation, including asset based valuation, income based valuation, and market based valuation.

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Source: Meetings
… Market Based Valuation Case Study Value & Valuation Value is • an economic concept, • an estimate of likely prices to … to the data available on the valuation date. Purposes for Valuation Strategic Planning Dispute Resolution … • Does not include assets that are not used for the com- pany’s operations, e.g. unused land, holdings in other …
Articles
Nadia Aram, Ted Claypoole
05/29/2014

Use of social media and online marketing is becoming a mainstay in corporate communications. This resource outlines questions to consider when dealing with the ever-present world of social media marketing.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… to Tweet: Critical Social Media and Data Privacy Issues for Companies in Today's Global Economy Author Nadia Aram, Ted Claypoole May 29, 2014 Use of social media and online marketing is becoming a mainstay in corporate communications. This …
Articles
Walker House
02/04/2004

This Memorandum provides a summary of the duties and liabilities of the general partner (“General Partner”) of an Exempted Limited Partnership (referred to in this Memorandum as a “Partnership) registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com G:\Precedent Library\GENERAL OFFICE\Walkers … registered under the laws of the Cayman Islands. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of the law in … the Cayman Islands other than as far as may be necessary for the carrying on of the business of the Partnership …
Articles
Nicholas Rodriguez
07/16/2014

With over 2.55 billion people using websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, social media websites have become popular venues for many online marketing campaigns. With this QuickCounsel, learn more about the appropriate laws to consider when dealing with social media.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… social media websites have become popular venues for many online marketing campaigns. With this QuickCounsel, … their brands with knowledge that this type of marketing is both effective and cheap. Additionally, many companies … Marketing , INFORMIT (Dec. 11, 2000), http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=19996. 2 Katie Van Syckle, …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
01/06/2023
4 pages

Learn about the Digital Markets Act that came into force on 1 November 2022 in the European Union, targeting unfair practices in the online platform economy.

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Region: Europe, European Union
… Introduction The European Commission (the “Commission”) is leading the way on big tech regulation with the Digital … an annual turnover within the EU of at least €7.5 billion for each of the past three financial years or the fair market … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Data protection and privacy statement Your …
Multimedia and Infographics
ACC
01/16/2015

Ward Sykes, vice president legal/corporate, Dart Enterprises, explains the challenges of working on the island nation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… ACC Docket International Perspectives: Doing Business in the Cayman Islands Author ACC January 16, 2015 Ward Sykes, … Enterprises, explains the challenges of working on the island nation. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … … ACC Docket International Perspectives: Doing Business in the Cayman Islands …
Articles
S. Todd Neal, Partner, Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP, a Meritas firm
06/22/2018

This Top Ten outlines ten steps to fight against online defamation and restore your or your company's reputation after you or your company have been the victim of online anonymous defamation (US focus).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… also has a dark side, because it provides a platform for Internet users to anonymously publish false information … be professionally and personally devastating. Whether it is a calculated attack by a competitor or former employee or … the IP addresses that viewed particular postings on their website. Woopra is a leading company providing this service. …
Articles
Laurie Adamson
01/01/2015

Camana Bay in the Cayman Islands is a meticulously groomed town, where native vegetation flanks walkways and bike trails that lead to office buildings, courtyards, restaurants and school grounds. The aesthetics are both beautiful and functional. Because every destination that spans this development is walkable, Camana Bay promotes social interaction and a low environmental impact. Dart Enterprises, where Ward Sykes is vice president of corporate and legal, is the parent company of Dart Realty, the developer of Camana Bay and the company responsible for the beautifully engineered community.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Cayman Islands
… Adamson January 1, 2015 Camana Bay in the Cayman Islands is a meticulously groomed town, where native vegetation … a Dynamic International Legal Team (June 2011). www.acc.com/search/ index.cfm?term=top+ten+caribbean … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Advocacy Filings
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/15/2014
6 pages

Association of Corporate Counsel supports legislation to restore companies’ right to employ qualified lawyers in order to increase economic activity in the United States Virgin Islands

… Advocacy Filings ACC Comments Regarding Consideration of In-House Right to Practice in the US Virgin Islands Author … permit in-house counsel from other jurisdictions to work for their client-employers. The summary of the pending bill … ability of companies to freely move with in-house counsel is a necessity in today’s interconnected and heavily …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/09/2007
1 pages

Sample abbreviated rules for advertisements on online banners, tv and radio, and print.

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Interest Area: Media and Publishing
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Forms, Policies, and Contracts Sample Abbreviated Rules for Advertisements January 8, 2007 1 pages Sample abbreviated … odds, and prize descriptions visit http://www.___________com. Void where prohibited. Abbreviated Rules for TV and … – Include this sentence when the print advertisement is a direct mail piece] LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED …
Articles
Walker House
01/30/2004

Explanatory Memorandum on the legal requirements of a scheme of arrangement under the companies law in the Cayman Islands. Includes overview of required procedures, classes of members and creditors, summons for directions, meetings of various classes, petitions, and effects of courts sanctions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands
… procedures, classes of members and creditors, summons for directions, meetings of various classes, petitions, and … Association of Independent Law Firms. http://www.lexmundi.com CAYMAN ISLANDS EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM ON THE LEGAL … of Arrangement will not be sanctioned by the Court if it is beyond the powers of the company as stated in the …
Articles
Jason M. Crowder and Tamara K. Hackmann
04/01/2011

At the Plainfield Healthcare Center in Plainfield, Ind., a nursing assistant was subject to unfair practice because her employer honored its patients’ racial preferences. Ensure your employees’ protection from third- party harassment; a judge won’t buy that the customer is always right.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… party harassment; a judge won’t buy that the customer is always right. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance … disputes. She can be contacted at thackmann@ heylroyster.com. Preemptory actions to prevent a claim of hostile … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

The principles and guidelines contained in this policy should be applied to all online activities.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… contained in this policy should be applied to all online activities. Resource Details Interest Area: … of open exchange and learning. Interactive or social media is a new and rapidly growing business medium for collaboration, discussion and networking. We support the …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
11 pages

Learn about the Age Appropriate Design Code issued by the UK Information Commissioner's Office, which includes a set of standards for designing and providing online services to ensure that they safeguard the personal data of children.

… 8 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 The Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) ‘Age … should be noted that this definition is extremely broad. A website or service does not need to be a paid for service to …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Fieldfisher
03/31/2014

In the UK and across all member states of the European Union, the use of cookies and other technologies for storing and accessing information on a user's device is regulated. The UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (the Regulations) require user/subscriber consent to the use of these technologies. That consent must be freely given, specific and informed. A cookie policy enables website operators and online businesses to give clear and transparent information to users/subscribers about the use of cookies. A cookie policy is therefore one of a number of tools that might be used when obtaining user/subscriber consent to ensure that consent is specific and informed.<br /><br />

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… European Union, the use of cookies and other technologies for storing and accessing information on a user's device is regulated. The UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications … given, specific and informed. A cookie policy enables website operators and online businesses to give clear and …
Benchmarking and Research Data
ACC
12/13/2011

ACC homepage poll results for the week of 11/28/2011 - 12/4/2011.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… Benchmarking and Research Data When buying real estate, who do you feel is responsible for verifying that certificates of occupancy have been …
Articles
Rob Falk and Chad Bowman
12/01/2018

Companies are increasingly engaging with audiences through social media and online platforms. However, greater public engagement comes with increased publication risk —general counsel need to know key strategies for preventing and responding to potential liabilities.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … Communicating with the public is nothing new for most organizations — and not just those … audit is to identify what kind of information is being com- municated. Are statements strictly confined to those … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/23/2023
21 pages

This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier a fixed fee for development of the website, and that payments will be staged. Resource published in 2015 and republished in 2023.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Website Development Agreement (Pro-Supplier) (UK) March 23, 2023 21 pages This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement …
Articles
Bjorn J. Hall
08/19/2016
18 pages

This article provides an overview of direct online investments, commonly known as "crowdfunding", and the alternative exemptions from registration that issuers may avail themselves to without registering those transactions with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Overview of Exemptions Used for Investment "Crowdfunding" (United States) Author Bjorn J. … that every offer and sale of securities in the U.S. is either registered with the Securities and Exchange … 8 Basic (incomplete) summary of IPONet – using a website to conduct a private placement will not necessarily …
Checklists
Robert Half International
10/03/2012

This quiz will help you identify your dominant online networking style and provide ideas for maximizing your efforts.

… 3, 2012 This quiz will help you identify your dominant online networking style and provide ideas for maximizing your efforts. Resource Details Interest Area: …  professional  contacts.  B. Have  a  profile  that  is  professional  but  shows  a  little  personality,  and  a …
Articles
By Donald Ainscow and Harva Dockery of Norton Rose Fulbright
12/23/2014

For companies thinking about making the move to a virtual shareholder meeting, the benefits of taking the shareholder meeting online must be balanced with potential concerns of shareholders.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Harva Dockery of Norton Rose Fulbright December 23, 2014 For companies thinking about making the move to a virtual … balanced with potential concerns of shareholders. 1. What is meant by a "virtual shareholder meeting"? Virtual … be able to dial in to a conference call or login to a website to attend and vote at the virtual shareholder …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
03/23/2023
24 pages

This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier a fixed fee for development of the website, and that the fee will be paid in stages. The agreement is drafted in favour of the Customer. The agreement is governed by English law. Resource published in 2015 and republished in 2023.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Website Development Agreement (Pro-Customer) (UK) March 23, 2023 24 pages This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/13/2015

This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier (i) a fixed fee for development of the website, with payments staged across the development phase, and (i) a monthly fee for hosting services.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts Website Development and Hosting Agreement (Pro-Supplier) (UK) September 13, 2015 This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement …
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