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Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/19/2021
Two veteran GCs explain the sales tactics of software vendors to help you find the right technology for your law department.
… of software vendors to help you find the right technology for your law department. Resource Details Interest Area: … that produce and sell enterprise software.  There is often a major disconnect between how technology is … a subpar offering. Essentially, you are buying FUD at the same time your competitors may be …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Polsinelli & America's Promise Alliance
10/21/2021
13 pages

The purpose of this Sample Gift Acceptance Policy is to provide guidelines relating to the acceptance and processing of gifts in a manner that is consistent with the mission and values of America’s Promise Alliance and to provide donors with transparency on the matters described herein. This policy shall be posted to the America's Promise Alliance website and made available for all donors to view.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Nonprofit Organizations
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… 13 pages The purpose of this Sample Gift Acceptance Policy is to provide guidelines relating to the acceptance and … policy shall be posted to the America's Promise Alliance website and made available for all donors to view. Resource Details Interest Area: …
… Events Did You Mean to Buy That? – Leveraging Billing Data for Alignment Across … 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this live program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. "Did we mean to buy
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
09/01/2004

A sample substance abuse policy that includes a list of prohibited activities and manager's responsibilities.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… use of drugs or alcohol; o Prohibited drugs include, but is not limited to: marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP)  Reporting to … equipment, product, or material that is used, or intended for use, in producing, manufacturing, storing, containing, or …
Checklists
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
07/14/2022
1 pages

Use this checklist to make sure you have covered all employee benefits issues in light of the US Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning the right to an abortion.

This checklist was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… was originally published on Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s website. Resource Details Interest Area: Employment and Labor … Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights reserved. ebglaw.com EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS: † How Is Your Group Health Plan Currently Designed? | Is your group …
Articles
Steve Silver (steven.silver@ogletree.com)
03/15/2019

In this quick overview, explore sports betting in the wake of the US Supreme Court's Monumental Ruling.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment
Region: United States
… Ruling Author Steve Silver (steven.silver@ogletree.com) March 15, 2019 In this quick overview, explore sports … Area: Sports and Entertainment Region: United States … For the first time in more than two decades, Nevada no longer … (U.S. 2018), the federal prohibition of sports betting is a thing of the past. The Supreme Court forever changed the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/19/2018
Jill Hoffman, the co-founder, former general counsel, and CEO of Qorkz Wine, didn’t set out to change how consumers buy and sell wine.
… and sell wine. But now that the company has been around for about two years, with positive revenue and sales in five … a beverage, Hoffman sees much more. She explains: “Wine is about agriculture, art, the passion of the winemaker, … that e-commerce was booming, making it easier to sell wine online, a channel of commerce that was not available before. …
Articles
Daniel B. Garrie, Senior Managing Partner, Law & Forensics LLC, Thomson Reuters
04/03/2013

This brief article provides ten tips for in-house counsel to consider when evaluating e-discovery software or services when evaluating opportunities in the United States and globally.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Tips for Managing e-Discovery Vendors (US) Author Daniel B. … large and for some lawyers irrespective of the economy. It is virtually impossible to have litigation without some … purchases. 3. Verify that the e-discovery solution you are buying is being used by the person selling it. You should …
Articles
Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
09/27/2021

This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a broad level, introduce the concept and functionality to non-tech counsel, and provide a practical approach to addressing intellectual-property issues and other legal concerns that may arise in connection with NFTs.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
… - What’s The Big Deal? A Practical Introduction and Guide For In-house Counsel Author Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson – … & Stockton LLP September 27, 2021 This Quick Overview is intended to demystify "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) at a … brand owners can (and do) offer NFTs through their own website, there are an increasing number of third-party …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2018
This article examines this issue through the lens of a recent decision by the Nevada Supreme Court regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the enforceability of employee non-competes to prepare themselves for the possibility of unexpected change to the applicable legal framework, including following closely the appellate courts in relevant jurisdictions, ensuring that covenants are appropriately tailored to the employees they cover, and taking advantage of opportunities to regularly review and recalibrate the covenants applying to their employees.
… Docket Article Addressing Increasing Uncertainty in the Law of Non-Competes Maria Kalogredis Jon L. Cochran … regarding the “blue pencil” doctrine and suggests ways for employers with a significant interest in the … to reform, or “blue pencil,” a non-compete agreement if it is overly broad. Depending on the jurisdiction, that court …
Articles
Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Counsel, Salesforce
01/07/2020

The Fair Work Ombudsman has posted the following information sheet on their website https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/employment-conditions-during-natural-disasters-and-emergencies but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are the minimum requirements and there are opportunities to provide other sorts of assistance as well.

Resource Details
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Australia
… Articles How Australian Employers Can Help in (and after) the Bushfire Crisis Author Lori Middlehurst, … has posted the following information sheet on their website … but it is important for especially larger employers to understand that these are …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/25/2024
6 pages

Unclaimed property examinations and new types of regulatory inquiries will pose major challenges for US companies in 2024.

This article discusses litigation, enforcement, and regulatory trends related to unclaimed property.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… types of regulatory inquiries will pose major challenges for US companies in 2024. This article discusses litigation, … in a state examination. An unclaimed property examination is extremely burdensome and could lead to large assessments … and blogs ("Materials") on the Eversheds Sutherland website are accurate and complete. However, the Materials are …
Articles
Steven S. Bartels, Kendra K. Tomes
10/01/2002

The following article is a primer for non-lawyers in your company on how to use material adverse change ("MAC") clauses to your company's advantage. Because business people in your company may be more cautious about doing deals since Enron and WorldCom and other recent news-making events, the article explains the importance of the material adverse change ("MAC") clause in a deal document (1) to give your company (if a buyer) a vehicle to get out of a deal after having signed the agreement if the deal becomes unfavorable because of a change in the target company or (2) to give your company (if the seller or target) a way to lock in the buyer. This article will also help business people understand the importance of due diligence. The article is certainly not a substitute for personal advice from in-house counsel geared to the particular deal, but should help lay the groundwork for discussions.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Kendra K. Tomes October 1, 2002 The following article is a primer for non-lawyers in your company on how to use … business terms. They have even picked out the new combined com­ pany name and logo. The new company will be called … public record documents, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov/ edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm: • …
Articles
Rafael Sánchez and Franscela Sapien, Cuesta Campos & Asociados, S.C.
02/13/2019

In this quick overview, in-house counsel will learn about different regulations in the new trade agreement, USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).

… Articles The USMCA-Ten Things to Keep in Mind for Companies in Mexico Author Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … for Companies in Mexico Feb 13, 2019 Top Ten This resource is sponsored by: Authors: Rafael Sánchez and Franscela … The following new rules apply only to goods purchased online and shipped by "express shipments" (e.g. FedEx, UPS, …
Articles
Peter Reeves, Partner, Robert O’Grady, Lawyer, and Emily Shen, Lawyer, Gilbert + Tobin
12/10/2020
4 pages

This article provides an introduction to the Australian FinTech landscape. In particular, the article considers recent significant developments to that landscape, which have increasingly become a defining feature of the Asia-Pacific’s economic and legal standing in the global context.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… pay later; • the growth of digital assets; • use cases for blockchain and distributed ledger technology; and • … and investment and data and analytics. https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 https://chambers.com/content/item/3839 … and other stakeholders and its first interim report is due 30 November 2021. Payments system reviews During the …
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 …
Articles
Jason C. Gavejian and Joseph J. Lazzarotti (Jackson Lewis)
05/28/2024
3 pages

This article discusses data privacy and cybersecurity trends for 2024, including AI regulations, cybersecurity audits, and genetic and health data protection.

… protected health information. Additionally, generative AI is not only used for good, as criminal threat actors have … for minors’ data in 2023. https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/jason-c-gavejian … as cybersecurity threats continue to flourish. 8. Website tracking technologies will continue to be in the hot …
Program Materials
Michelle Hoogendam Cash - managing director and employment counsel, Major, Hagen & Africa - Attorney Search; Jackie L. Gross - senior attorney, NEC USA, Inc.; and Michele Kirk - assistant general counsel, labor and employment, Honeywell International Inc.
04/20/2004

A review of employment law for the previous year.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Inc. April 19, 2004 A review of employment law for the previous year. Resource Details Interest Area: … 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 506:Labor & Employment Law Year in Review Michelle …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
05/25/2017

This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Sample Substance Abuse Policy May 25, 2017 This is a sample policy regarding substance abuse. Resource … drugs, which are legally obtained by the employee and used for the purpose for which they were prescribed and sold. … MDA, MDEA, MDMA), barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana and “synthetic” marijuana, opiates …
Articles
Erich A. Drotleff, Adam Hepworth, Betsy Rosen, and Hannah Zaitlin
10/01/2017

The current opioid epidemic has increased at an alarming rate. From 2000 to 2015, from the United States and Canada, to Europe and South America, about half a million people have died from opioid-related drug overdoses. This article identifies and discusses recently proposed or finalized noteworthy US statutes and regulations applicable to the substance-use-disorder industry, promulgated by both federal agencies and state legislatures in response to the nationwide opioid addiction crises.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
For the United States, what seems a divisive nation, it is unfortunate that it has taken a public-health crisis to … educational organization. erich.drotleff@sutherlandglobal.com Adam Hepworth is an associate and healthcare business … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Marcello Pedroso Pereira, Partner of Social Security department at Demarest Advogados
01/31/2014

According to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and illnesses that have generated payment of social security benefits. The FAP calculation is mainly based on the frequency, level of importance and cost of the labor illnesses and labor accidents of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. Read on to learn more about FAP regulation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… to Brazilian law, the Accident Prevention Factor (FAP) for each company is determined according to the number of labor accidents and … of each company. In recent years, the social security website has provided the specific FAP for each legal entity. …
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
6 pages

This article gives a general overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS I: … TYPES: DEAL POINTS April 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the first of a series of advisories on Mergers and … further information about our services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as well as the key strategies both for heading off problems and for dealing with threats most effectively when they arise. This article examines these issues and recommends specific strategies.
… 12/01/2018 In a world where reaching generalized audiences is easier than ever, even counsel at non-media companies need to recognize the most common legal risks for publishing liability, particularly on social media, as … like defamation or misappropriation of publicity rights. Online content. The majority of online content is protected …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
07/11/2022
10 pages

Learn about top developments from 2021 regarding criminal investigations and enforcement actions relating to fraud, bribery and corruption offences in the UK.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: United Kingdom
… 7 Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and … a list of offices, please visit www.eversheds-sutherland.com. 1 Welcome to Eversheds Sutherland’s Fraud and Corruption … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. Contacts eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds …
Articles
Kristalyn J. Loson and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum,
11/05/2014

Approximately 40 US states require charitable solicitation registration, and navigating the maze of laws and registration/renewal regulations can be laborious. While many nonprofits outsource registration management to law firms or specialized companies, others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some pointers that help guide counsel through the nuances and pitfalls of charitable solicitation registration.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… others elect to complete registrations on their own. For nonprofits seeking to do this work in-house, learn some … following close behind. And don't forget about website-based solicitation, social media campaigns, … a bazaar or performance for which a contribution is requested; soliciting grants from foundations; or stating …
Articles
Angelique Carson, CIPP/US
06/03/2013

<a href="https://www.privacyassociation.org/publications/2013_06_03_consent_is_king_in_latin_america_navigating_the_eight_existing">Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs with a Look to the Future</a><br><br>


A discussion of the various data protection laws in Latin America and the problems they may present for companies doing business in the region.

Please note that the following resources are made available by the website of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. The materials are free of cost.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
… Articles Consent Is King in Latin America: Navigating the Eight Existing DPAs … laws in Latin America and the problems they may present for companies doing business in the region. Please note that the following resources are made available by the website of the International Association of Privacy …
Articles
09/28/2023

A list of resources on warranties in commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and consumer contracts.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States, United Kingdom, South America
… Kathleen E. Wegrzyn, of Foley & Lardner LLP (2019) Fit for What Purpose? Understanding the Warranty of Fitness for … Warranties for Software Design , by Jones Day (2018) What is a Warranty? , by Patrick Ivy, Newburn Law, P.C. (2021) … H. Thiem, Savannah G. Darnall, of K&L Gates (2021) Buying a Business: The Role of Warranties and Indemnities in
Program Materials
Melanie Brown
Richard Carlton
Sherie Edwards
Kevin Plante
10/30/2013

"I am now the most miserable man living," Abraham Lincoln declared on January 1, 1841. Great minds are most at risk for anxiety and burnout. New research shows that prolonged stress can actually change brain chemistry. In addition, out of 100 professions surveyed, lawyers have the highest rate of depression, divorce, addiction and suicide. Not only can this session help with your ethics or substance-abuse CLE hours, it will also help you: (1) recognize potential "career killers," such as substance abuse, depression and stress; (2) identify resources when help is needed; (3) survive emotional storms; (4) calm the mind; (5) effectively face anxiety, both at home and in the workplace; and (6) develop resiliency skills. (Eligible for Prevention of Substance Abuse CLE credit in some states.)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
… declared on January 1, 1841. Great minds are most at risk for anxiety and burnout. New research shows that prolonged … depression and stress; (2) identify resources when help is needed; (3) survive emotional storms; (4) calm the mind; … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com Wednesday, October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1010: Substance …
Articles
Lydia Flocchini, Thomson Reuters
08/10/2011

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and how technological advancements are saving law departments money.

… Articles Legal Research Technology for Corporate Counsel Author Lydia Flocchini, Thomson Reuters … (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and … decades, legal research has evolved from print research to online research. With both types, the goal is the same: to …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
10/05/2022
7 pages

This article focuses on how to pay the “Acquisition Consideration,” the purchase price for the business being acquired, with cash, stock, assumption of debt, a combination, or some other form of payment. Following the discussion are “Deal Points” on important considerations in the purchase or sale of a business: what to do, and what at all costs not to do.

Resource Details
Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS III: … DEAL POINTS May 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the third of a series of periodically issued advisories on … (“M&A II”), are available with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
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