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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample daily fantasy sports website.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Daily Fantasy Sports: From Boom to Nearly Bust to Back in the Game October 18, 2016 This is a sample daily fantasy sports website. Resource Details Interest Area: Government , Sports …
Articles
Peter M. Phillipes
06/01/2001

Small legal departments can recruit and retain diverse counsel through simple outreach steps, programs, and websites detailed in this article. Not only can you enrich your department with diversity, but also you can improve your client’s bottom line by bringing new perspectives to the table.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Can Achieve Sustainable Diversity pon leaving my office for the day recently, I stopped to see the CEO, just down the … To me, that scene indicated that our diversity program is producing positive results. And fortunately, it is not … company must be based, at least in part, on the personal com­ mitment of your CEO and on the buy-in of key mem­ bers …
Program Materials
Ziv Glickman
Dean Harts
David Joyal
10/29/2013

Case laws in Korea, Japan, Germany, England and Israel have shown that the employers’ enormous investment in research and development doesn’t necessarily negate the employees’ right for additional compensation. The legal obligation for financial compensation to employed inventors could be of substantial importance also in investment transactions and mergers and acquisitions.

… Program Materials Employees' Right for Invention Remuneration Outside the U.S. - The Global … 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 Tuesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 505: Employees' …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This sample outlines the rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information, and/or any of its affiliated companies, or any of their respective clients, beneficiaries, guests, suppliers, employees, officers, directors, and/or owners, in any blog, on a website, or otherwise on the internet via social networking forums whether used in or outside the workplace.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… 22, 2015 This sample outlines the rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information, and/or any of … officers, directors, and/or owners, in any blog, on a website, or otherwise on the internet via social networking … a comment on social networking sites. However, the Company is also committed to ensuring that the use of such …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/22/2015

This sample is divided into three sections: (1) the formal company requirements related to company data, the internet and email, (2) the company portal site (intranet), and (3) social media guidelines when posting or reacting to comments or pictures about the company on collaborative websites (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, My Space, Flickr, etc.)

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Information Systems December 22, 2015 This sample is divided into three sections: (1) the formal company … reliant on electronic communications and electronic data for routine business, [COMPANY] is vulnerable to litigation … belong to [COMPANY], which reserves the right to monitor online communications. Just as [COMPANY] cannot assure …
Articles
Kerry Childe, CIPP/US, CIPM; Senior Consultant, Contoural, Inc.
12/04/2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is intended to give consumers greater control on how their personal information is collected, managed and shared. Proposed regulations within this guideline are complex and have far-reaching impact on businesses and consumers alike. In this Quick Overview, draft regulations are explained so in-house counsel can educate and prepare their business and IT departments.

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Interest Area: Information Governance
Region: United States
… 4, 2019 The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is intended to give consumers greater control on how their … Xavier Becerra released proposed implementing regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).  CCPA is … a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" button on its website  •    The business does not have to provide a Notice …
Program Materials
Sara G. Armstrong - vice president and assistant general counsel, SunGard Data Systems Inc.; Kathy T. Barlow - vice president, Marsh USA Inc.; Barbara K. Eisenberg - senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Ann Taylor Stores Corporation; and Karen Litsinger - vice president and associate general counsel, America Online, Inc.
04/25/2004

Would you like to move up, either within your current company or at another company? Maybe become a senior lawyer at a large organization or a general counsel of an any-size corporation? You work hard and charting your advancement is always on your to-do list, but somehow it always stays at the bottom, thanks to company meetings and more. This panel of career specialists will discuss meaningful ways for you to approach advancement in the in-house profession and show you ways to build your skill set so that when the next big position comes along, your resume and you will get in the door.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… corporation? You work hard and charting your advancement is always on your to-do list, but somehow it always stays at … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 909:Moving Up the Ladder: How to Advance within the … Law Departments, © MCCA, 2003, is available from the MCCA website at …
Kristen Chittenden and Alex Malyshev
12/01/2019
8 pages

Companies selling CBD products face unique challenges as industrial hemp legislation continues to evolve. Get the answers needed to manage risks.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Canada, United States, Uruguay
… trial membership . … CHEAT SHEET ■■ Hemp. Industrial hemp is a non-intoxicating variety of cannabis that can be used in … ACC Small Law Department Network. kristen.chittenden@lykes.com Alex Malyshev is counsel at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Herb Hotchkiss -- Corporate Counsel, Blair Corporation; Ned Pejic -- Attorney, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
10/24/2007

No matter what type of business you are in, you probably have a website. Did you know that even if you sell purple widgets to pre-teens you could be sued for patent infringement? Read on to find out the steps you can take to access the risk and minimize the liability of an infringement that you may not even know you're involved in.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… what type of business you are in, you probably have a website. Did you know that even if you sell purple widgets to … your office one day demanding to know why the company is being sued for software patent infringe- ment. she presses … to guard against this potentially harsh result, it is com- mon practice for patent counsel to recommend that a …
Articles
Krzysztof Markiewicz, Associate, PETERKA & PARTNERS
10/23/2014

This brief overview outlines the general legal framework regarding cookies used on the websites in Poland. It focuses mainly on the aspects concerning the requirements of providing sufficient information to the user in a manner described in the legal provisions, as well as obtaining the user's consent to the use of cookies on the websites they enter.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Poland
… OVERVIEW   As Internet-based services are spreading, it is virtually impossible to imagine a modern economic entity not having a comprehensive website. However the more contact with potential user, the … Cookies The Telecommunication Act does not provide for legal definition of cookies, it mentions a wider and more …
Articles
Mark Kaminky - vice president and general counsel, MVP Media Group
01/17/1997

If your client’s marketing department is hot to sell advertising spots on your corporation’s brand new website, you need this 12-step program, covering issues from the tax consequences of merchandise sold on the Internet to privacy concerns.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… January 17, 1997 If your client’s marketing department is hot to sell advertising spots on your corporation’s brand new website, you need this 12-step program, covering issues from … Advertisement on the Internet service consisting of online com munications and applications file copy services and other …
Articles
Bill Mordan -- area vice president and general counsel, Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
07/01/2007

In a simpler time, defending your company typically meant slogging
through litigation. Your adversary is now a self-appointed cyberspace vigilante. On the internet, the juiciest material doesn’t come from the networks or newspapers, it comes from one of over 70 million internet blogs and user-created websites. It comes from individuals who post whatever they
want.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… meant slogging through litigation. Your adversary is now a self-appointed cyberspace vigilante. On the … you don’t know about this new phenomenon, go to www.digg.com and look over the most popular individual web postings … online search. But to break into this exclusive list, a website needs ei- ther “links” or “clicks.” Google ranks …
… COVID-19 Flash Poll Series: Online Communication ACC members share their experiences on … percent of surveyed ACC members reported that this is a debate that is taking place in their organization: 31 … not anticipating any changes in their office space needs for now, and 37 percent of in-house counsel admitted that …
Program Materials
Jeffrey Firestone -- vice president, corporate legal department, United Parcel Service of America, Inc.; Michael J. Kline -- senior litigation counsel - intellectual property, The Coca-Cola Company; Regine N. Zuber -- vice president & associate general counsel, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
05/19/2009

A list of resources and a brief description of materials and websites with information on relationships with outside counsel.

… Institute & In-house Paralegal Program This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2009 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; legalresources@acc.com � � � � � Tuesday, May 19 11:45am-1:15pm 108 … practice group. This practice group has responsibility for securities, corporate governance, and finance, mergers …
Articles
10/20/2015

This paper will outline some of the major areas where employee off-duty conduct intersects with the workplace, and the current “rules of the road” employers must be aware of when considering discipline or termination in such circumstances.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… i. Definitions of “For Cause” Vary … D: Sample Conflict of Interest Policy Note: This document is intended for general information purposes only. It is not … Trading Policy. • Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a [Employer] …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/08/2020
If your company uses or is contemplating using an ARP, it should comply with the Restore Online Shopper’s Confidence Act (ROSCA), follow applicable state laws, and develop best practices for ensuring compliance.
… Docket Article Cancel Anytime? Best Practices for Your Auto Renewal Program Policy Martin Sims Publication Date: 09/08/2020 If your company uses or is contemplating using an ARP, it should comply with the … Companies have taken note of the seismic shift in consumer buying habits and have bolstered online offerings. In
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
ACC
01/30/2004

A template letter notifying an eCommerce platform that protected IP is being sold on their website without the permission of the IP owner.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… letter notifying an eCommerce platform that protected IP is being sold on their website without the permission of the IP owner. Resource … I may be contacted at: Name and Title email address (for eBay) email address (for sellers) Fax ACCA’s 2003 ANNUAL …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
07/14/2023
1 pages

This is a sample response letter in reply to a claim that a photo on a company's website infringes a copyright, such as a claim from a copyright troll.

… Copyright Response Letter July 14, 2023 1 pages This is a sample response letter in reply to a claim that a photo on a company's website infringes a copyright, such as a claim from a … I was forwarded the message you sent to [legal@company.com] concerning the use by [your company name] of an image …
… Events Buy Now, Pay Later Financing and its Appeal to Today's … options has challenged traditional consumer lending. Is it a reaction to traditional installment lending or are … on why deferred payment is such a popular option for consumers and what the rise of financial disruptors like …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
When good is not good enough, how do you establish a consistent, measurable, and defensible global document retention program with high accountability from senior leadership down the chain of command, without adding legal staff, hiring an army of consultants, or buying expensive technologies?
… Spiwe L. Jefferson Publication Date: 06/01/2016 When good is not good enough, how do you establish a consistent, … retention practices commonly found in many companies. For example: While Prudential’s senior leaders (chief … eReadiness intranet site at www.xcompanyereadiness.com or obtain them from your manager. WHAT SHOULD YOU CLEAN …
Articles
10/20/2015
12 pages

Check out the resources on the website of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding background checks on potential employees.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… October 20, 2015 12 pages Check out the resources on the website of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … a trial membership . … … Check out the resources on the website of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … on their employees. … Check out the resources on the website of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
Program Materials
Roger Bickerstaff, Michelle Chan, Martin Felli, David Kennedy
10/18/2016

This interactive session will take participants through a case study involving a traditional business trying to compete with a disruptive online competitor. Faculty will guide attendees to identify ways in which the traditional business could use disruptive technology in its own operations and will focus on the legal issues that the traditional business must resolve to migrate to more innovative service offerings. Key issues discussed will include: How can the traditional business learn from its disruptive competitors to become more flexible? What regulatory issues could impact the transformed business? Is the new business proposition lawful? What is the applicable legal framework for the business? How will the traditional business implement the new arrangements (i.e., can the transformation be carried out in-house or will external resources be required)? What will be the key legal challenges in the operation of the transformed business?

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Them, Join Them! How to Make Disruptive Technology Work For You Author Roger Bickerstaff, Michelle Chan, Martin … a traditional business trying to compete with a disruptive online competitor. Faculty will guide attendees to identify … regulatory issues could impact the transformed business? Is the new business proposition lawful? What is the …
Program Materials
Robert Aaron Berger -- associate general counsel - litigation, BearingPoint, Inc.; Joseph J. Catalano -- senior vice president & general counsel, Bay View Capital Corporation; Jeff Novak -- associate general counsel, America Online, Inc.; Christine Zebrowski -- vice president, associate general counsel for law, business & governmental affairs, National Geographic Society
10/01/2004

904 - End It Before It Begins: Litigation Prevention in Today’s Business Environment

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Zebrowski -- vice president, associate general counsel for law, business & governmental affairs, National Geographic … MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 904:End It Before It Begins: Litigation Prevention in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
Kerry Childe is senior corporate counsel, privacy and information policy, for Best Buy.
… Counsel Publication Date: 06/01/2015 Kerry Childe is senior corporate counsel, privacy and information policy, for Best Buy. Resource Details Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and …
Articles
Jen Wolfe, Founder, Wolfe Board Advisory Group
04/23/2019

In this quick overview for in-house counsel, learn about the basics of blockchain and what key legal and practical aspects in-house counsel should consider: What blockchain is, why it is important, what industries will be impacted, which companies are leaders, what role the legal department can play, and what questions in-house counsel can ask to mitigate risks and help guide business decisions regarding blockchain with a global perspective.

Resource Details
Collection: Blockchain
Region: Global
… Articles Quick Overview: Blockchain Basics for In-house Counsel Author Jen Wolfe, Founder, Wolfe Board … aspects in-house counsel should consider: What blockchain is, why it is important, what industries will be impacted, … improve profitability for all the parties:  https://vimeo.com/279679573 Some of the companies on the forefront of …
Articles
CMS
06/07/2023
109 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about key laws regarding insurance and insurers in a wide range of jurisdictions. This resource was originally published on the website of CMS on January 31, 2023, and last updated May 19, 2023.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Region: Global, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… This resource was originally published on the website of CMS on January 31, 2023, and last updated May 19, … every insurer should know Foreword The insurance industry is a major component of the global economy, operating … Sector Group T +44 20 7367 3050 E alex.denslow@cms-cmno.com Bas Baks Partner, Co-Head Head of CMS Insurance Sector …
Articles
Eversheds
11/01/2016
7 pages

In this short article, explore an overview of regulations and issues relating to the use of e-Signatures, with a focus on the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United Kingdom, United States
… 2015. 3 www.docusign.co.uk/company 4 https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/documents/esignatures.html What is an e-signature? The “eIDAS” Regulation5 cryptically … (simple and qualified)  electronic documents (simple)  website authentication (qualified) 13 Electronic Signature …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/14/2020
Every week there is an announcement about a new AI tool, which you are welcome to purchase, install, interconnect with your other systems, train, and validate. It’s a lot like buying ready-to-assemble furniture: The pictures often do not match the results.
… Neil Peretz Publication Date: 12/14/2020 Every week there is an announcement about a new AI tool, which you are welcome … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com The setting is decidedly modern and functional. The … of frustration later, you give up on the assembly and call for help. Maybe an expert can decipher those unlabeled …
01/17/2024

Visit ACC's curated collection of resources regarding global sanctions. A selection of resources from the ACC library and third-party websites, providing insight regarding sanctions and implications of the conflict for global businesses.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Global, Russia, Europe
… regarding sanctions and implications of the conflict for global businesses. Resource Details Interest Area: … regarding sanctions and implications of the conflict for global businesses. Visit the ACC Collection   … Sanctions … regarding sanctions and implications of the conflict for global businesses. … Ukraine Conflict: Sanctions and …
Articles
01/01/2013

International trademark classification, and the headings of the international trademark classes, are established by the Committee of Experts of the Nice Union and set forth in the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks(Nice Classification) published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) on its website.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
in the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks(Nice … World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) on its website. Resource Details Interest Area: Intellectual … forth the criteria to be applied:  (a) A finished product is in principle classified according to its function or …
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