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Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
When attending a meeting hosted by a Korean company, the guests are escorted to a conference room, and the seating arranged for the guests is, generally, one that faces the windows.
… escorted to a conference room, and the seating arranged for the guests is, generally, one that faces the windows. Resource Details … there — literally. Economy GDP (Purchasing Power Parity in USD) $1.85 trillion. Population 50,617,000 Corruption …
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HHG Legal Group
10/14/2015

This article explains what happens when employers fail to maintain worker’s compensation insurance.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus Failure to … pe nsat io n insuranc e . Adm inist rat iv e ov ersight is mo re often than no t the reaso n – but that reaso n is no …
Articles
02/09/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses how a company can balance between promoting its magazine online via virtual sharing while still protecting the IP (copyright) protection of the medium. This resource, which has a US-law focus, was compiled from questions and responses posted on the eForum of the Intellectual Property ACC Network

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… how a company can balance between promoting its magazine online via virtual sharing while still protecting the IP …   Question:   My company produces a magazine that is distributed in hard copy and electronic copy. We encourage … of the publication via Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. I'm looking for suggestions on how to strike the right balance in the …
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Dentons
04/12/2023
3 pages

Learn about the effects of class action suits pursuant to the California Invasion of Privacy Act on website operators.

… pursuant to the California Invasion of Privacy Act on website operators. Resource Details Interest Area: Litigation … of any message, report, or communication while the same is in transit or passing over any wire, line, or cable, or is … Partner, Los Angeles D +1 213 892 5050 joel.siegel@dentons.com Kelly R. Graf Partner, Los Angeles D +1 213 892 2811 …
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Barry Nagler -- 2006 Chair, ACC's Board of Directors
11/01/2006

2006 has been a very good year for ACC, and I want to highlight some of ACC's major accomplishments: (1) 20,000 Members, (2) New Website, (3) New Educational and Networking Programs, (4) Expanded Resources, (5) Privilege Protection, and (6) Global Network of In-house Peers.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC's major accomplishments: (1) 20,000 Members, (2) New Website, (3) New Educational and Networking Programs, (4) … current- ly transitioning into a new website URL: www.acc.com. Also new online this year are ACC’s blog page, featuring … in Europe and Canada. And it’s this network of peers that is one of ACC’s most valuable resources. You can take …
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HHG Legal Group
10/14/2015

This article inclludes tips for employers when cutting down on their workforce.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus Razor Gang … Australia Cutting do w n the size of your wo rk fo rc e is no t usually a happy tim e - but it can be painle s s . An …
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Ashurst LLP
05/13/2014

An adjudicator’s obligation to comply with the rules of natural justice is affected by the nature of the process to which the rules apply. Read this article to learn more.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Construction Alert - Security of Payment: When is a Denial of Natural Justice Material? (Australia) Author … natural justice, the failure must be “material” in order for the court to grant relief.  In Anderson Street … Melbourne T: +61 3 9679 3512 E: jos.mulcahy@ashurst.com Abu Dhabi Suite 101, Tower C2 Al Bateen Towers Bainunah …
Benchmarking and Research Data
01/01/2017
21 pages

The newest installment of the Benchmarks and Leading Practices Report will provide a range of essential data and case studies to improve the performance of small and large in-house legal teams.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… survey or by being profiled in a case study, we thank you for your time and willingness to share your insights for the … at Tromans Consulting | Editor at ArtificialLawyer.com Sarah Thornton, General Counsel & Company Secretary at … 2017 ACC Australia Benchmarks and Leading Practices Report is owned by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) …
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Kane Barnett and Bernard Sia, K&L Gates LLP
09/29/2022
1 pages

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) published Information Sheet 272 (INFO 272) and Report 728 (REP 728) on the eve of the corporate collective investment vehicle’s (CCIV) commencement. With the commencement of the CCIVs on 1 July 2022, ASIC released 7 regulatory guides on 23 June 2022, relating to the registration and licensing requirements for CCIVs. INFO 272 provides much needed clarity on how both the CCIV itself and its initial sub-funds are to be registered.

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Region: Australia / Pacific
… directors of wholesale CCIVs; • an AFS licensee that is both a responsible entity and a corporate director: • must … its locations, practices, and registrations, visit klgates.com. This publication is for informational purposes only and … K&L Gates LLP This article was originally published on the website of  K&L Gates LLP on June 23, 2022. … Kane Barnett …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a sample daily fantasy sports website.

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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 …
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Sar Katdare, Competition/Antitrust Partner, Johnson, Winter & Slattery, and Jaime Campbell
04/01/2021
3 pages

This article provides an overview of a new law issued by NSW Fair Trading (of New South Wales) requiring businesses to make disclosures regarding terms that substantially prejudice the interests of consumers. Because of its similarity to requirements in the Australian Consumer Law, the article explains how the two regimes interact and how they should be approached.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
… ACL Unfair Contract Terms vs NSW Disclosure Obligations for Substantially Prejudicial Terms Author Sar … of consumers. Because of its similarity to requirements in the Australian Consumer Law, the article explains how the … grant of an interest in land.   A ‘standard form contract’ is one which is effectively not negotiated by the parties but …
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Robyn Chamberlain, Partner – Property, Finance, Holman Webb Lawyers
07/28/2020
2 pages

This article highlights issues in Australia pertaining to short-term rental accommodations (such as Airbnb). The short-term rental industry has obviously taken hits during the pandemic. However, the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 No 41 was enacted on 10 April 2020 in order to address the short-term rental concerns.

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Interest Area: Real Estate
Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Short-Term Accommodation: Striking the Right Balance for Strata Apartments Author Robyn Chamberlain, Partner – … an air- mattress in their apartment on Rausch Street. It is unlikely that the person hosted by Brian and Joe that … host's principal place of residence. https://www.airbnb.com.au/ …
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Austin Bell, Partner, and Jared McLachlan, Law Graduate, Johnson, Winter & Slattery
05/01/2021
4 pages

This article focuses on changes issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), pertaining to the requirements to report any breaches that should be reported to ASIC. The article also provides an overview of the changes, as well as comments for key takeaways.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
… provides an overview of the changes, as well as comments for key takeaways. Resource Details Interest Area: Financial … reporting framework and consider what changes are required in order to comply with the breach reporting obligations that will come into effect on 1 October 2021. It is unlikely that the �nal regulatory requirements will differ …
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Murry Thornhill and Lauren Copley, HHG Legal Group, member of Primerus
02/05/2017
3 pages

This article addresses how companies doing business in Australia either directly or via subsidiaries, it is important to stay abreast of the law and to ask whether your business has become an Australian resident for taxation purposes.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
in Australia either directly or via subsidiaries, it is important to stay abreast of the law and to ask whether … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Australia 6005 Tel: +61 8 9322 1966 Fax: +61 8 9322 2727 Website: www.hhg.com.au *Member of Primerus 1 Wider Tax …
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 …
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Curt Schatz, Esq.& Ruth Sainsbury, Esq., Mullins Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/30/2016
4 pages

This article addresses a number of safety issues which licensees need to be aware of and various measures they can implement in order to attempt to avoid health/safety issues in Australia.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus Mullins … to ensure their patrons and staff are safe and that there is adequate security in place. Under the Work Health and …
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Patrick Fair, Partner and Sanil Khatri, Associate at Baker & McKenzie
09/22/2015

Proper management of personal information is key to customer confidence, trust and business reputation. This Top Ten presents key tips regarding data privacy in Australia.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… 22, 2015 Proper management of personal information is key to customer confidence, trust and business reputation. … to provide access and correction, and to maintain a system for handling of complaints. 2. You must have a privacy policy … free of charge and in an appropriate form (usually on its website), and take reasonable steps to provide it in the …
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.)

Resource Details
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 …
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Ashurst LLP
02/03/2014
2 pages

A social media policy is highly desirable for setting clear standards in the workplace, but employer regulation of employees' out of work activities must be reasonable. Read this article to learn how you can use a social media policy for your employees.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Employment Alert - "Using the Internet for Good: How Far Can Your Social Media Policy Go?" … Ashurst LLP February 3, 2014 2 pages A social media policy is highly desirable for setting clear standards in the … Perth T: +61 8 9366 8153 E: dominique.mcconnell @ashurst.com Marie-Claire Foley Partner Perth T: +61 8 9366 8734 E: …
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CMS
09/26/2022
400 pages

Learn about key data protection and cybersecurity laws in this multi-jurisdictional guide.

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Region: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Kenya, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
… to check out our other tools. The CMS Enforcement Tracker is a go-to resource providing you with valuable insights into … http://www.enforcementtracker.com http://www.breachassistant.com Data protection and … Useful links 32 | CMS Expert Guide: Data Law Navigator APD website INACOM website Cybersecurity 1. Local cybersecurity …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/14/2021
ACC South Florida hosted its 11th Annual CLE Conference on April 30.
… Docket Article ACC South Florida Hosts 11th Annual CLE Conference Association of … hosted its 11 th Annual CLE Conference on April 30 both in person at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL and virtually. It was a full day of …
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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 …
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Curt Schatz, Esq., Mullins Lawyers
10/14/2015

This article discusses the requirement for licensed premises to lodge a Risk Assessed Management Plan (RAMP) with the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Hospitality: Is it time to review your RAMP? - Australia Author Curt … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2017
Recently, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has stepped up its enforcement of the Privacy Act. This article reviews OAIC’s recent privacy determinations and discusses practical data security related takeaways that can help companies ensure compliance.
… includes the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), is Australia’s federal law regulating the collection, use, … around the world, there is an exemption in the Privacy Act for small business operators that have an annual revenue of … Amendment Bill of 2012 states that entities who have an online presence (but no physical presence in Australia), and …
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 …
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ONC Lawyers
07/01/2020
12 pages

This article summarizes the new Hong Kong National Security Law, so corporations may understand it better and comply with the provisions of the legislation. It also compares the provisions of this law with equivalent legislation in the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Singapore, and also provides additional recommendations and considerations for corporate compliance.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: Hong Kong, China, United States, Australia, Singapore
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC
… provides additional recommendations and considerations for corporate compliance. Resource Details Interest Area: … of life imprisonment. Secession Under Article 20, it is an offence to (i) separate the Hong Kong Special … confidence in the government (Section 7, Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019) It appears that …
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 …
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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 …
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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
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] …
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