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Dentons
04/25/2023
3 pages

Read about the heightened United States scrutiny over government agencies' transfer of imported personal data as reflected in President Biden's October 7, 2022 Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for US Signals Intelligence Activities.

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Region: United States, North America, Global
… to the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework. This Framework is intended to replace the EU-US Privacy Shield, created in … data without their consent, by sending a signal to each website a user visits.2 This recent California enforcement … D +1 202 408 6458 M +1 202 436 1819 todd.daubert@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2023 Dentons. Dentons is a global …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
In days past, companies may have been reluctant to share information about cybersecurity issues with others. But in today’s interconnected society, no single entity can fight the threat of online intrusion alone. It takes a village to protect businesses from cybercrime; joining an information sharing organizations provide the means for businesses to become part of that village.
… an information sharing organizations provide the means for businesses to become part of that village. Resource … or geographic area does the organization focus on? Is my business set up to participate in an … For more information, visit your law school’s website. 2. Joining an industry-specific sharing organization …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2019
Holiday activities that cause the greatest stress include cleaning the house, cooking, and gift shopping — selecting the right gifts and maneuvering through lines and crowds to buy them. Since it is difficult to truly compartmentalize, holiday stress is likely to bleed into the workplace and affect employee morale and performance.
… right gifts and maneuvering through lines and crowds to buy them. Since it is difficult to truly compartmentalize, holiday stress is … Skills and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … For many, the end of year brings joy, celebration, and …
Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
1 pages

Learn about challenges to E-commerce in the United States.

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Region: United States, North America
… the US: A complicated legal landscape Data Privacy There is no omnibus and uniform federal data privacy law in the US. … recent years, more and more organizations that operate a website are being sued on the basis that the website is not … San Diego D +1 619 595 8018 peter.stockburger@dentons.com Your Key Contacts arbitration. If enforceable, these …
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.

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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 …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
6 pages

This article on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reviews the principal U.S. tax considerations influencing M&A transaction structuring. 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.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS II: TAX … DEAL POINTS May 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the second of a series of periodically issued advisories … further information about our services, please visit our website at https://kurtinlaw.com/ and contact …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/09/2024
Be aware of employee rights and limitations in the workplace regarding free speech and Election Day time off as we slide into election season. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com With 2024 being an election year, employers will likely … generally only restricts action by the government — it is not applicable to private employers. However, the National … and non-union, the right to engage in concerted activity for the purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/29/2022
7 pages

This article focuses on one of the three principal types of transactions used in merges and acquisitions (M&A), a Stock Purchase, and discusses specific issues and attributes of Stock Purchase deals, and in section III, reviews the common elements of Stock Purchase Agreements, the main transaction document used to put a Stock Purchase deal together. 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.

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Region: United States
… a trial membership . … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS V: STOCK … DEAL POINTS June 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the fifth in our series of advisories on Mergers & … (“M&A IV”) are available with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on Lexology …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
This article discusses the funding mechanisms, and associated compliance obligations, used in the newer paid leave programs in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. While focused on these three jurisdictions, common issues run through the other states’ paid leave regimes.
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Interest Area: Health Law
Source: ACC Docket
… Article Summer may be over but state mandatory paid leave is heating up Charlie Kearns Katie Sint Laura Taylor … mechanisms, and associated compliance obligations, used in the newer paid leave programs in the District of Columbia, … and local employment taxes, most commonly wage withholding for income taxes and state unemployment insurance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2020
One business that has found a way through the COVID-19 challenges is Whirlpool, which had a strong second quarter despite the economic turmoil. That success is due in part to Whirlpool’s global legal department and Deputy General Counsel Aaron Spira, who used his business acumen to help adapt Whirlpool’s distribution operations and strategy to the unprecedented global crisis.
… Docket Article How Whirlpool is Thriving in an Economic Slump Karmen Fox Publication Date: … did before the lockdown began. Many businesses have filed for bankruptcy or closed entirely. One business that has … (PPE) for medical workers to bolstering Whirlpool’s online presence for consumers ordering KitchenAid stand …
Articles
Dentons
09/20/2023
3 pages

Learn about changes to Iowa privacy law, effective January 1, 2025, to protect consumer data.

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Region: United States, North America
… Not an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … There is no question that online security and the theft of data is … privacy practices and basic policy requirements on their website as well as post such policies. Information production … +1 515 246 7993 M + 1 515 480 4557 joellen.whitney@dentons.com © 2023 Dentons. Dentons is a global legal practice …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
The staff at ACC have just launched their new online whistleblower hotline.
… are introduced, I have a strong desire to test them out for myself. First, an important disclosure to ACC staff: … 911 Carrera as a gift from an anonymous law firm. She is not currently on a private jet to Barbados. And she … Policy and new compliance hotline at acc.ethicspoint.com. Questions or comments can be directed to Susanna …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
Gladys Chun, who serves as general counsel for the online retailer Lazada in South East Asia, vividly remembers when her father inspired her to become a lawyer.
… 12/01/2016 Gladys Chun, who serves as general counsel for the online retailer Lazada in South East Asia, vividly … OFFICER, LAZADA SOUTH EAST ASIA, SINGAPORE In Asia, there is a strong cultural desire to follow in the footsteps or … proud of her. Lazada is often being viewed as the Amazon.com of Southeast Asia. The Singapore-headquartered company …
Articles
Holwell, Shuster & Goldberg
07/24/2018

This QuickCounsel discusses how companies faced with subpoenas for documents in discovery disputes under US law may position themselves to invoke the Foreign Sovereign Compulsion Doctrine, in light of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Source: Resource Library
Region: European Union, United States
… QuickCounsel discusses how companies faced with subpoenas for documents in discovery disputes under US law may position themselves to … Protection Regulation ("GDPR") went into effect. The GDPR is a new data privacy regulation designed to create binding, …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
36 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview on private acquisitions law and practice in Luxembourg.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/5-540-1660. This Q&A is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to private … and German of the main business laws are available on our website. These translations are not official. C. …
Checklists
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
09/20/2022
14 pages

This checklist is a tool and guide to necessary and optional elements to negotiate and document the principal agreement or deal document in an international or cross-border joint venture (“JV”) between a U.S. party or parties and one or more non-U.S. parties.

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Region: United States
… Kurtin PLLC September 20, 2022 14 pages This checklist is a tool and guide to necessary and optional elements to … Save to My Resources … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: www.kurtinlaw.com 1 AN INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE … every year and are listed on the Federal Trade Commission website, ftc.gov B. Foreign Ownership Restrictions? [ ] Yes [ …
Articles
Kenneth Tung -- assistant general counsel for Transportation Systems and Specialty Materials--Asia Pacific, Honeywell; Edwards L. Williams -- partner, Baker & Daniels; Virginia E. Ho -- associate, Baker & Daniels
06/01/2005

In the wake of changes to Chinese law, mergers and acquisitions have soared, increasing 300 percent from 2003 to 2004. M&A transactions in China are fraught with risks and complexities to be carefully evaluated and anticipated. This article explores the issues and strategies you need to help your company evaluate and structure M&A deals in China.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: China
… June 2005 If your company has a presence in China or is considering making China a greater part of its global … in New York. He can be reached at kenneth.tung@honeywell.com. Edward L. Williams is a partner of Baker & Daniels, Lex … (www.novexcn.com/china_law_ contents.html.) This website provides unofficial full- text English translations …
Articles
Owen D. Kurtin, Kurtin PLLC
03/07/2023
12 pages

This article focuses on how to treat intellectual property (“IP”) and rights to IP in U.S. M&A transactions, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors, in which IP often accounts for a substantial amount of Target’s value in the deal.

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Region: United States
… Save to My Resources … T: 212.554.3373 | E: info@kurtinlaw.com | W: https://kurtinlaw.com 1 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS IX: … DEAL POINTS November 2022 I. Executive Summary This is the ninth in our series of advisories on Mergers & … the preceding links, along with other M&A resources on our website at Kurtin PLLC Mergers & Acquisitions and on …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

This is a sample drug and alcohol policy for FMCSA-covered employees

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Policies, and Contracts Sample Drug and Alcohol Policy for FMCSA-Covered Employees October 30, 2014 This is a sample drug and alcohol policy for FMCSA-covered … the presence of the following substances: a. Marijuana b. Cocaine c. Opiates d. Amphetamines e. Phencyclidine (PCP) …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/03/2017

This is a sample temporary employment services agreement where Company 2 is in the business of providing temporary personnel, skilled, unskilled, and professional, as required.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Services Agreement February 3, 2017 This is a sample temporary employment services agreement where … Member? Request a trial membership . … MASTER AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES This Master Agreement for … test for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite, opiates, phencyclidine, marijuana …
Articles
Dóra Petrányi, Partner, CEE Managing Director, Global Co-Head of the Technology, Media and Communications Group, CMS; Katalin Horváth, Senior Counsel, CMS; Márton Domokos, Co-ordinator of the CEE Data Protection Practice, CMNO, CMS
11/09/2022
15 pages

Learn about the metaverse and related legal issues.

… ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … Part 1 | What is the metaverse? Part 1 | What is the metaverse? The … slogan, melody (sound trademark), https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2022/07/legal-issues-in-the-metaverse Part 2 | … issues. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS . … Dóra Petrányi, Partner, CEE Managing …
Articles
WeComply, Inc.
09/27/2013
27 pages

Providing law-related training for non-legal clients (i.e., for managers and, to a lesser degree, non-managerial personnel) is an important function of every in-house legal department.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… September 27, 2013 27 pages Providing law-related training for non-legal clients (i.e., for managers and, to a lesser degree, non-managerial personnel) is an important function of every in-house legal department. … 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association …
Articles
Tara Cho, Ted Claypoole
05/06/2023
4 pages

2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for data privacy, as comprehensive consumer privacy laws take effect in four states and a fifth state expands its already robust privacy compliance requirements. Womble Bond Dickinson assembled a panel of privacy, technology and data security attorneys to discuss these upcoming changes and the regulatory compliance steps companies need to take. This article is taken from that conversation. 

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Author Tara Cho, Ted Claypoole May 5, 2023 4 pages 2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for data privacy, as … Member? Request a trial membership . … womblebonddickinson.com 2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for data … versus employee data. “If you don’t have a link on your website that says, ‘Do Not Sell My Personal Information,’ you …
Articles
Practical Law
06/15/2017
26 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of restraints of trade, monopolies and abuses of market power in India.

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Region: India
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … EU law, joint ventures and proposals for reform. This Q&A is part of the global guide to competition and cartel … This format can be accessed and downloaded from the CCI's website (see http://www.cci.gov.in/). f. Filing Fee The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
It’s an understatement to say companies still have trouble effectively implementing privacy by design. But it is possible to transform an otherwise mediocre privacy program into one that is best-in-class.
… trouble effectively implementing privacy by design. But it is possible to transform an otherwise mediocre privacy … TETs like the Tos;Dr  and TOSBack  tools support website users by evaluating and tracking the evolution of … MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Program Materials
Shaka Johnson, Jonathan Jung, Simon Seidler
10/18/2016

Imagine you are in house at a digital/eCommerce company and your business team approaches you with plans to start selling internationally. They regale you with grand promises from global payment providers: "They'll take care of everything—local website, language translation, exchange rate, payment facilitation, etc. It's plug and play!" Not so fast. Before you get moving, there are a myriad of other essential pieces to consider: Will you be shipping physical products - if so, how and from where? Have we thought about customs duties, local product regulations, corporate tax implications, terms and conditions, and IP rights? Are there marketing and advertising restrictions in local countries? What data protection and security issues will we face? Join this session to delve into the many issues consumer-facing companies should address when seeking to expand globally.

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Source: Meetings
… payment providers: "They'll take care of everything—local website, language translation, exchange rate, payment … manual, more like a quick-start guide Local counsel is important, this approach increases effectiveness Overview … near the users Where are you selling to? The “free for all” countries Countries with consumers and money …
Articles
Uli Holubec, Attorney Editor, Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology
08/18/2014

In this Quick Overview, in-house counsel can learn about important Intellectual Property terms that are often used when working with outside counsel in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… both more meaningful and cost-effective. 1. USPTO This is center stage, where patents and trademarks are concerned. … status of a trademark or patent application on the USPTO's website ( http://www.uspto.gov/ ). For more on office … gTLDs - extensions other than the traditional ones like .com and .net. This means greater marketing options for you, …
Articles
Richard D. Lutkus, Andrew Lucano and Tushar P. Vaidya
06/01/2018

This QuickCounsel (Quick Overview) outlines what companies could have done and should be doing to protect their data against cybersecurity threats.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… those with sensitive data are often more lucrative targets for malicious hackers. What often does not get discussed in the news, however, is what companies could have done and should be doing to … could lead to not only over-valuing a target but also "buying a problem" that is not simply solved by collecting …
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/28/2016
29 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 Germany.

… 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
Articles
Practical Law Company
01/26/2016
24 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 the United Arab Emirates.

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Region: United Arab Emirates
… 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
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