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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.

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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 …
Articles
Maxime Mekki-Kaddache, Lucile Lam and Wanissa Nemsi, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International
10/23/2014

This Quick Overview examines how break-up fee provisions may limit risks associated with business negotiations in the United Kingdom and France.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, United Kingdom
… business negotiations in Europe. Definition A break-up fee is an indemnity that a party agrees to pay in the event that … provision in a contract? A break-up fee provision provides for an incentive to close the deal for the party who has to … "break-up fee," by Olivier Paulhan http://www.journaldunet.com/juridique/juridique020430.shtml Break-up Fees - Picking …
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.

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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
Slaughter and May
07/01/2013

This primer considers some of the key securities laws issues relating to European capital markets. It is a joint product of leading independent law firms in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… Articles Guide to Capital Markets in Europe Author Slaughter and May July 1, 2013 This primer … laws issues relating to European capital markets. It is a joint product of leading independent law firms in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and …
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.

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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.

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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.

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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
By Marion Lagrange, Clara Marco, Alizée Moretti, and Lara Vuillequey, University of Montpellier, Centre du Droit de l'Entreprise, Program of Master 2 "Droit du Commerce International"
01/19/2016

This Quick Overview (formerly QuickCounsel) identifies practical steps for effective contract management for the benefit of a contracting party in France.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… (formerly QuickCounsel) identifies practical steps for effective contract management for the benefit of a contracting party in France. Resource Details Interest Area: Commercial and … In dealing with the form, an interesting aspect is to be noticed. Since there is no legal privilege for
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.

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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 …
Articles
Manal Bensafi, Laura Gomez and Caroline Greco
01/05/2017

This QuickOverview shows how a preliminary distinction must be made between the capacity of a company to enter into a contract and the power of its representatives by surveying the laws of France, Spain, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: France, Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom
Audience: New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Articles Companies Capacity to Contract in European Civil Law and Common Law countries Author Manal … Commerce International" Overview The capacity of companies is often neglected. Experience shows that this negligence may … the efficiency of several legal acts such as guarantees. For instance, the French Cour de cassation ruled in 2014 that …
… 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 …
Articles
Yann Richard & David Al Mari
04/24/2014

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) reviews the regime of compensation of post contractual non-compete clauses in employment contracts, as well as in a number of commercial contracts. It focuses on the rules applicable in France, while highlighting some particularities in other European countries.

… some cases, a compensation of the non-compete obligation is required. This QuickCounsel reviews the regime of … law, post contractual non-compete clauses must provide for a financial compensation. This is also the stance adopted … regularly upheld by the French Court of Cassation ( Cass. com., May, 5th, 2005, 02-19704 ). This warranty is legal by …
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.

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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] …
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.

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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 …
Articles
Allen & Overy
03/01/2013

The Enforcement Committee of the French Financial Markets Authority has held a management company liable for having failed its due diligence process while investing in funds related to Bernard Madoff.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: France
… Markets Authority has held a management company liable for having failed its due diligence process while investing in funds related to Bernard Madoff. Resource Details Interest … diligence report concluding that “my analysis of this fund is positive. I recommend to maintain our investments in this …
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
Articles
Squire Patton Boggs (Squire Sanders)
06/01/2015

This primer provides an overview of various legislative and regulatory measures that individual countries are developing and implementing to address BEPS while at the same time remaining aligned with developing international norms. Specifically, BEPS-related efforts in the following jurisdictions are addressed: the European Union (EU), the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Australia and China.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
… international norms. Specifically, BEPS-related efforts in the following jurisdictions are addressed: the European Union (EU), the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Australia and China. Resource Details Interest … international norms. Specifically, BEPS-related efforts in the following jurisdictions are addressed: the European …
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.

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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 …
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?

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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 …
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 …

Buy Now, Pay Later Financing and its Appeal to Today's Consumer

Buy Now, Pay Later Financing and its Appeal to Today's Consumer a.ouko@acc.com
On-Demand

The precipitous rise of “buy now, pay later” and other point-of-sale financing options has challenged traditional consumer lending. Is it a reaction to traditional installment lending or are the buy now, pay later lenders utilizing deficiencies in regulation to take advantage of consumers? This session will present an in-depth discussion on why deferred payment is such a popular option for consumers and what the rise of financial disruptors like point-of-sale lenders means for the larger financial industry.


Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

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… 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 …
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.

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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 …
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 …
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