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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/05/2014

This sample policy illustrates an approach to drug and alcohol testing.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… provided as part of this presentation are intended merely for informational purposes. No representation is made as to the enforceability of these forms in any … E. Smith at (303) 764-6816 or austin.smith@ogletreedeakins.com. © Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. … This …
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.

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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: …
Articles
Tywanda Lord and Laura Miller, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP
06/26/2019
79 pages

In this ACC guide (InfoPAK), explore an overview of key legal issues that can arise from modern advertising campaigns and promotions under US law, and learn practical tip to address these challenges.

… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … campaigns and promotions. The goal of the InfoPAK is to explain the US legal framework under which common … 36 5 2. Examining Whether a Website Is Directed to Children under 13 …
… 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
Articles
Global Legal Group
06/06/2024
215 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers issues related to criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement, and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses.

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Region: Global, Angola, Australia, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Greece, India, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
… 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Disclaimer This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … +44 207 367 0720 customer.service@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. Cover image Fraser … to question 4.2 above; this report is available on its website at: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/content/dam/fatf-gafi/ …
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.

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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 …
Maggie Gloeckle and K Royal
10/01/2019
10 pages

We know businesses can’t do it all. But when using vendors to meet your commercial or client needs, make sure you’re aware of the risks at all stages.

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Region: Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, European Union, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Uruguay, United States
… strategy ready to avoid renewals or penalties, and if data is involved, confirm that the vendor does not keep it. By … counsel for A+E Networks. margaret.gloeckel@aenetworks.com K Royal is the privacy director for the Western region of … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
Donald A. Cohn -- Lawyer, EI DuPont de Nemours & Co. Inc.; Jonathan P. Armstrong -- Lawyer, Eversheds LLP; Bruce J. Heiman -- Partner, Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds LLP
05/31/2006

A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided on the computer. The law in this area is fast-developing, with different schemes evolving in California, other states, and throughout Europe. Learn what advice to give your clients in the case of identity theft, what further actions they should take, and whether there is a difference between the practical business actions and the legally required actions when their databases are breached and customer information is stolen.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Norway, Spain, United States
… Meeds LLP May 30, 2006 A stolen company laptop these days is much more than a nuisance, if customer information resided … and the customers’ passwords for your company’s ecommerce website. My 26ACC Docket June 2006 US Legal Standards … of the bills would impose notice requirements only on com- panies that own or license private data. The fourth bill …
Articles
Foley & Lardner
10/17/2016
87 pages

This paper will provide an overview of the U.S. federal and state considerations applicable to any business initiative that relies on Big Data, and provide some practical advice for those seeking to monetize Big Data in health care.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Collection: Artificial Intelligence
Region: United States
… 19 Despite Regulatory Challenges, Big Data Is Worth … many sources, purchase health- related products through a website, or access or send information to a personal health … II Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414.297.5650 fgeilfuss@foley.com M. Leeann Habte Los Angeles, California 213.972.4679 …
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.

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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 …
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.

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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
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
Global Legal Group
04/10/2024
216 pages

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Bermuda, British Virgin Isles, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
… DILIGENCE Door closes on foreign investors www.cdr-news.com April 2024 Commercial Dispute Resolution Contributing … Keith Oliver Peters & Peters Commercial Dispute Resolution is published by:@CDR_Magazine Gain the upper hand in disputes … developments in white-collar crime, please visit the CDR website. Andrew Mizner Editor Commercial Dispute Resolution …
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
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 …
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 …
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.

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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
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.

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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.

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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 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 …
Articles
Global Legal Group
02/28/2024
342 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of M&A, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as practical and strategic considerations.

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Region: Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
… 28, 2024 342 pages This multi-jurisdictional guide is designed to provide insight into the practicalities of … Kingdom +44 207 367 0720 info@glgroup.co.uk www.iclg.com Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … reports. Further information is available on the target’s website; in particular, targets must post their comprehensive …
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 …
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
Lex Mundi Insurance Reinsurance group
01/30/2017
96 pages

This global resource presents overviews on the general regulation of insurers and re-insurers and requirements for foreign insurers and/or re-insurers to operate in different jurisdictions around the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Channel Islands, Curacao, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Iceland, India, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, United States, Chile, Colombia
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Foreign Insurers A Global Practice Guide prepared by the … Reinsurance Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … Does the applicable regulator in your jurisdiction have a website? If so, what is the website? Yes, www.ssn.gob.ar. 9. …
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.

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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
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.

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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 …
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