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Kate Bally
05/29/2014

This article contains issues related to using social media in hiring that in-house counsel should consider.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Practical Law Labor & Employment A promising application for a job opening at your company comes in the door. What is one of the first steps in evaluating the candidate? For … by clicking through a link on the bottom of a social media website's home page. See, for example, Facebook's Terms and …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
04/20/2020
88 pages

A study of the state of maturity among in-house legal departments across 15 legal operations functions.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
Audience: Legal Operations
… Essentials YOUR SMART LEGAL DASHBOARD Legisway Essentials is a simple, affordable, and secure way to store and extract … collaborate with other departments. Designed and priced for the small to mid-sized corporate legal department … communication protocols and methods (e.g., department website, community pages). 10 2020 ACC LEGAL OPERATIONS …
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Marya M. Rose, M. Angella Castille, Virginia Harper Ho
09/01/2007

US companies are constantly expanding, allowing them to stay competitive, but also opening the door to corporate compliance risks. Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and this article discusses the issues that can arise and offers suggestions on how to be effective.

… Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and … an essential part of the competitive strategy of many US com- panies. However, growing globally also raises new … of national security. It is also an essential first step for companies with a broader corpo- rate social …
Articles
Dickerson M. Downing, Rodrigo Azevedo, Mary R. Bram
01/22/2013

This QuickCounsel covers what information you need to familiarize yourself with the concept of 'ambush marketing', when a non-sponsor of an event to try to associate itself with the event without authorization from the event organizer and without paying the sponsorship fee, often to the detriment of the official sponsor and its brand.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil, Global
… Resource Library Region: Brazil, Global … Overview: What is Ambush Marketing? The upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil … draw worldwide attention and can offer a great opportunity for advertising and promotional activities. Official sponsors … may make playful allusions to the event. Paddy Power, an online gambling company, put up billboards during the London …
… Understanding and Mitigating the Risks Associated with Online Behavioral Tracking (On-Demand) Available On-Demand - … data from consumers and using third party analytics tools for product improvement and marketing purposes. The panel … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit . Generously sponsored by …
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Deborah M. House
03/01/2009

In this article you'll find tips, suggestions and insight to implement the cost-saving measures your company needs.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… ACC Docket 38 March 2009 Special FeaTURe Deborah M. house is aCC’s vice president and deputy general counsel for legal … at Fannie Mae. house can be contacted at house@acc.com. Money 75 Tips for Saving In-house ACC Docket 39 March … the statute or regulation. The Federal Department of labor website (www.dol.gov) has a wealth of information on numerous …
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Jane Kelly and Felipe Jaramillo
01/01/2020
6 pages

The road to finalizing a contract can be tricky. Here are seven steps that will help you balance being a guide and strategic advisor as you negotiate the right path for your company.

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Region: United States, Spain
… and Felipe Jaramillo Flashback eight years. Your business is sold on a new widget. The widget is going to revolutionize … (SLAs) to guarantee meeting timelines and budgets; com- pliance matters (data privacy, interna- tional … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
Companies are increasingly moving from paper records to electronic records, and retirement plan records are no exception. Employers transmit data to third-party recordkeepers electronically, and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan accounts. Recent estimates place the dollar value of 401(k) and similar accounts at more than five trillion dollars, and these balances continue to grow as fewer and fewer companies offer traditional defined benefit pension plans.
… and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan … 401(k) and similar plan accounts have become prime targets for two types of cyberattacks: Theft of sensitive participant … retirement plans appears almost inevitable. Even so, there is no comprehensive federal regulatory regime that governs …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/07/2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses, demonstrating the ramifications of a global crisis, companies need to identify new and creative tactics to stay ahead of the next catastrophe. Anticipatory strategies help a business not only foresee a crisis, but to achieve the optimal goal of successful crisis management: avoiding the crisis altogether.
… customized to a particular organization, red teaming is a strategy to expose weaknesses and threats – and reduce … of Japan obtains “personal information” (say, though a website online question form), this acquisition of data may … MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT  WWW.ACC.COM , WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR RESOURCES BY PRACTICE AREA OR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/03/2019
As nonprofit organizations in the United States launch fundraising initiatives for 2019, it’s a good time to remember that charitable fundraising is regulated in all 50 states, and charitable solicitation registration is required in 40 states (including Washington, DC).
in the United States launch fundraising initiatives for 2019, it’s a good time to remember that charitable fundraising is regulated in all 50 states, and charitable solicitation … only in one or a few states and otherwise solicits online. Some organizations use the “ Charleston principles " …
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Martin M Toto, White & Case LLP
01/18/2016

Cartel Regulation in the United States is mostly handled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they enforce the Sherman Act and FTC Act. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about the rules, regulations, processes and sanctions that are sometimes involved in these cases.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… January 18, 2016 Cartel Regulation in the United States is mostly handled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and … LLP Publisher Gideon Roberton gideon.roberton@lbresearch.com Subscriptions Sophie Pallier … the price of posters sold through Amazon Marketplace, a website where buyers can purchase products from third-party …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/22/2021
Mun Lai, legal counsel - Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand, furthered his career by earning ACC's In-house Counsel Certification.
… went. It was exciting to be part of a global program that is known worldwide. Additionally, the online delivery offered me the flexibility I needed to be … in a virtual format as it would have been difficult for me to attend a face-to-face session given I am based in
Articles
United Nations Publications
01/01/2004

An in-depth look at the life cycle approach and it's development and practice in the recent past.

… copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP would appreciate receiving a copy of any … Managing Director, Five Winds International www.fivewinds.com “Consumers are increasingly interested in the world … Bangkok Thailand iii) For full details visit the Washright website or the website of the International Association for
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
Now more than ever, in the wake of COVID-19, technology and service delivery resources play a key role in a lawyer’s ability to close a transaction and also meet client expectations for increased efficiency, improved communication, and, when possible, meaningful reductions of overall legal costs.
… unfold exactly as planned and the deal-making landscape is constantly evolving. Transactional lawyers — and mergers … legal tech and cloud computing updates at  ACC Docket’s  website:  accdocket.com/articles/cloud-computing-advantages.cfm ACC EXTRAS ON… …
Articles
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 …
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CMS
08/21/2023
227 pages

This guide provides an overview of cryptoasset regulation (prior to the introduction of MiCA), focussing at this point on European jurisdictions, both inside and outside the EU. It summarizes the regulations applying to the main activities performed by cryptoasset service providers and the requirements of the licensing regimes, including time and cost.

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Region: Global, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Netherlands
… of the licensing regimes, including time and cost. Our aim is to provide information which is both legally accurate and … in the cryptocurrency exchange market in Chile are Buda.com, CryptoMKT and OrionX. Within the brokerage market, … a number of steps, which are set out on the Central Bank’s website. General Apart from the anti-money laundering …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/26/2023
30 pages

This is a sample professional consulting services agreement.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Services Agreement (US) January 26, 2023 30 pages This is a sample professional consulting services agreement. … with an ORDER. 3. FEES, INVOICES, AND PAYMENTS 3.1 Fees for the SERVICES and/or DELIVERABLES will be specified in an … Amphetamines, Barbital, Barbiturates, chloral hydrate, cocaine, Codeine, Ecgonine, Heroin, L.S.D., Marijuana …
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CMS
08/21/2023
52 pages

CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech Expert Guide intends to sheds light on the outstanding opportunities that stem from the current rules on insurance distribution and digitalization technologies. The publication has also been designed to help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations.

Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions, along with the innovative use of web platforms and mobile technology have brought distinct advantages to the insurance sector. However, to fully take advantage of these advances in technology market participants must adapt to the shifting regulatory environment.

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Region: Global, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain
… help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations. Big Data, artificial intelligence, … insurance distribution and digitalisation technologies. It is designed to better position traditional insurers and … environment. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS . … CMS … CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech …
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Dentons
04/24/2023
2 pages

Learn about Nigeria's 2022 data protection landscape and privacy trends for 2023.

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Region: Nigeria, Africa
… of the 2023 International Data Protection Day, it is pertinent to reflect on the developments which occurred in … which will be published on the Data Protection Bureau website, in major newspapers and shared with local and … 1 279 7030 M +234 802 334 3736 uzoamaka.emerole@dentons.com Dara (Subuola Oludara) Lanlehin Senior Associate, Lagos D …
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CMS
10/07/2022
96 pages

A review of mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2021, with insights on key trends.

… are not recorded in the Study and to which no reference is made. As a result, the conclusions presented in the Study … Peter Huber T +43 1 40443 1650 E peter.huber@cms-rrh.com CMS Belgium Vincent Dirckx T +32 2 74369 85 E … key trends. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in March 2022. … CMS … A review of mergers …
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Eversheds Sutherland
02/22/2023
2 pages

Procurement of green energy and associated certificates is at the top of the agenda for many industrials, who are particularly impacted by soaring energy costs and required to meet ambitious ESG and decarbonization goals. As a result, industrial organizations are seeking to obtain all or most of their power from renewable sources.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility
Region: Global
… Procurement of green energy and associated certificates is at the top of the agenda for many industrials, who are … procuring a partner for a green PPA. eversheds-sutherland.com © Eversheds Sutherland 2023. All rights reserved. … sources. This resource was originally published on the website of Eversheds Sutherland on February 8, 2023. … …
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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 …
Gregory Stern
09/01/2019
4 pages

The rise of technological innovation brings a surge of patents - and worse - patent trolls.

… has exploded in sophis- tication and complexity. This is especially true in the realm of software. In the United … known as ArrivalStar) solely to assert this patent. For a while, he focused on demanding license fees from bus … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Gregory Stern FORMERLY GLOBAL INTEGRATION COUNSEL, CHUBB …
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Ellen M. Zavian and Dawn Crowell Murphy
03/01/2015

50/50 raffles conducted at sporting events are an easy way for organizations to raise funds for charity. Participants purchase tickets at a low, predetermined amount and the holder of the winning ticket is awarded half of the proceeds from ticket sales. The other half of the pot is awarded to a charitable organization.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… predetermined amount and the holder of the winning ticket is awarded half of the proceeds from ticket sales. The other … and negotiation tactics. ellen@ellenzavian.com Dawn Crowell Murphy is an associate in Pillsbury Winthrop … oct10 ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/31/2017
Olga Mack and Troy Foster, a partner in the emerging growth practice group at Perkins Coie, recently taught Financial Statement Analysis for Lawyers at the University of Berkeley School of Law. Their teaching experience was tremendously rewarding and a source of both personal and professional growth. They share several factors that practicing attorneys should consider before embarking on this journey.
… Docket Article Teaching 101 for Lawyers: Basic Preparation for Attorneys-Turned-Teachers … you may be invited to teach. Another great strategy is to show your potential value as a member of the university … difficult concepts to students, check out the free online educational resources at the  Khan Academy . Online or …
Articles
Allen & Overy
03/19/2014
24 pages

The authors of the following article are from the Global Law Intelligence Unit – a faculty of expert Allen & Overy lawyers dedicated to cross-border law and to helping solve the puzzles of multi-jurisdictional law.

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Source: Resource Library
… bondholders and other creditors should know www.allenovery.com GLOBAL LAW INTELLIGENcE uNIT © Allen & Overy LLP 2010 Are … there any rules? Practically every aspect of financial law is regulated and controlled to the highest degree. Not so … sovereign states have been de facto bankrupt, even if only for a few months, during this period. If we took the map back …
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Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
3 pages

Learn about the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 in Ireland.

… Area: Employment and Labor File eversheds-sutherland.com-Gender Pay Gap Reporting in Ireland_0.pdf (278.5 KB) … At present, the estimated gender pay gap in Ireland is 14.4 per cent. The Act makes it a mandatory requirement … the snapshot date. It must be published on the employer’s website, or alternatively, hard copies should be made …
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Travis N. Turner
07/01/2013
6 pages

General counsel are expected to not only be lawyers but also leaders of a team. Legal acumen is honed through years of law firm and in-house practice, but a high-profile leadership position demands additional skills. From setting the strategic vision to building relationships and developing talent, learn what it takes to lead a law department.

… only be lawyers but also leaders of a team. Legal acumen is honed through years of law firm and in-house practice, but … by the day-to-day efforts of managing litigation, com- pliance and contracts. The purpose of setting the … ACC hAS mORE mATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Lauren Bruzzone, Shiveh Roe and Joe Petersen
09/01/2015

Open source software is being incorporated into commercial software products at increasing rates. Despite the association of open source software with a sense of public-domain freedom, open source software is in fact licensed with a variety of restrictions. Although open source software also carries risks of patent liability, this article focuses on the unique interplay between open source software and copyright law, and suggests best practices to limit your company’s potential copyright liability.

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Source: ACC Docket
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… and Joe Petersen September 1, 2015 Open source software is being incorporated into commercial software products at … sales and distributionation, IBM. bruzzone@us.ibm.com Shiveh Roe is an associate at Kilpatrick Townsend who … notices directed downstream users to the plaintiff ’s website and the license’s required modifica- tion tracking …
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Jennifer J. Salopek
01/01/2010

The ACC Docket interviews James Williams about his work at the Liquidity Services and risk management.

… downturn, they turn to such lSI sites as Liquidation.com and GoWholesale.com to manage or dispose of the goods. … to focus on legal risks and to believe that their job is to point out those risks,” he says. “But that’s not really … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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