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Simpson Grierson
01/01/2009

This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in New Zealand.

… and regulatory matters. The information in this guide is in summary form, and is intended as an introductory guide … 5057 Mobile: +64 21 987 430 kevin.jaffe@simpsongrierson.com Stephen Ward, Corporate & Commercial DDI: +64 4 924 3418 … Bar Association and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. Our website is at www.simpsongrierson.com. We welcome any queries …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/30/2014

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

Resource Details
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 …
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This Leading Practices Profile, which updates 2010’s … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practice Profiles …
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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
Anthony O’Dwyer Esq.& James Deegan, Esq., Mullins Lawyers, a member of Primerus
08/30/2016

Difficulties often arise for applicants and assessment managers where an applicant is seeking to make changes to a development application or approval

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
for applicants and assessment managers where an applicant is seeking to make changes to a development application or … 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 …
Articles
Professor Adrian Evans, Monash University
12/01/2017
4 pages

The impacts of climate change are upon us and corporations now face the ramifications. In this article, in-house counsel will learn about emerging duties that are impacted and affected by this climate crisis.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… and legal consequences if they do not prepare. Is there an emerging duty on lawyers to protect shareholder … and conflicted global legal profession.' acla.acc.com 35VOLUME 27, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2017 shareholders’, and … This submission can be viewed via the ACC Australia website. Footnotes 1 Anita Foerster, Hari Osofsky and …
Articles
03/01/2015

This article is a summary of major copyright developments between December 2014 and March 2015.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
… Copyright Developments February 28, 2015 This article is a summary of major copyright developments between December … database right under the EU Database Directive, the website owners may nonetheless restrict its use on the … to rights holders against the webmaster of www.bajatetodo.com for providing clickable links to protected copyright …
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Meritas Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED KINGDOM robert.lands@hkfsi.com; Allison Williams, Mahons Attorneys, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, allisong@mahons.co.za; Steven Lipowski, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., Wausau, WI, slipowski@ruderware.com
07/03/2013

A short overview of the top ten Intellectual Property (IP) issues related to 3D Printing. Provides a brief introduction to 3D printing and its capabilities.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Matthew Hall, Swaab Attorneys, Sydney, AUSTRALIA mdh@swaab.com.au; Robert Lands, Howard Kennedy Fsi, London, UNITED … will increase. This poses a number of challenges for everybody in the manufacturing and distribution chain, … prepare for the changes 3D printing will bring. 1. What is 3D printing? 3D printing is a process of making a …
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Global Legal Group
08/12/2024
407 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide covers rules and developments regarding data protection across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… Protection 11th Edition 2024 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 Strategic Partners Printed by Ashford Colour Press Ltd. … handling personal data had continuously posted on its website the personal data of a large number of bankrupts and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
HHG Legal Group
08/29/2018

An Australian man's case against Google for defamation is moving forward in Melbourne. The case deals with Google's search algorithm and results associate with the man's name.

… An Australian man's case against Google for defamation is moving forward in Melbourne. The case deals with Google's … Firms 171 Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Website: www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Sr. Vice President of …
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 …
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 …
Articles
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 …
CMS
10/07/2022
48 pages

A perspective on mergers and acquisitions in Europe in 2022 and 2023.

… price pressures. Succumbing to inflation and the drag it is creating on demand, growth is expected to halve this year, … Peter Huber T +43 1 40443 1650 E peter.huber@cms-rrh.com Alexander Rakosi T +43 1 40443 4350 E … and ESG. This resource was originally published on the website of  CMS  in September 2022. … CMS … A perspective on …
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.

Resource Details
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.

Resource Details
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
Kate Sherburn, Legal "Beagle" at Who Gives A Crap?
08/15/2020
2 pages

Good business and good lawyering is more than just about making money. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about a peculiar start-up and how they made their mission a success.

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Region: Australia
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Articles Sitting Down for What you Believe In Author Kate Sherburn, Legal "Beagle" … August 15, 2020 2 pages Good business and good lawyering is more than just about making money. In this article, … “ “ “ VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3 – SPRING 2020 | 19 acla.acc.com Share the love The good news A big roadblock for many …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Lorne O'Reilly and Sanjeev Dhawan discuss their careers and their involvement with ACC.
In reality, the product or service our organization offers is electricity, which is really part of a mature industry. … did you come to your positions and what advice do you have for in-house counsel looking for new opportunities? O’Reilly: … is very individual for each member: Some members find the online resource is to be of tremendous benefit, while others …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/24/2023
You can almost always make more money in a new job or title, but to excel, you need to grow where you are and learn that money doesn’t buy happiness. #ACCDocket #CareerPath #ACC
… Banner artwork by everything bagel / Shutterstock.com I've noted before that bad advice is plentiful. See Career Path: Develop Principles . Still, I … "Even if you're happy at your job, getting a new job for more pay is a good strategy as inflation eats into …
Articles
Affie Ambrose, Brett Coffee and Steven Bell
07/01/2011
8 pages

Personal brand equity is a vital component of successful business — even for busy in-house attorneys. Luckily, social media tools such as LinkedIn and Twitter are invaluable assets when it comes to efficiently enhancing your brand. Make sure your brand isn’t in the bargain bin.

… and Steven Bell July 1, 2011 8 pages Personal brand equity is a vital component of successful business — even for busy … Foerster with its saucy MoFo nomenclature and spare website; and Womble Carlyle with its bulldog, Winston, all … sense.” She can be contacted at aambrose@acumensolutions.com. BRETT COFFEE is the general counsel and VP of Business …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
06/01/2011

Michael Wu, general counsel of Rosetta Stone Inc., discusses anti-bribery law, IP and enforcement issues, and the office as a global meeting place.

… | Practice Resources As general counsel, Michael Wu is responsible for all legal, corporate governance, … Alumni Association.He can be contacted at mwu@rosettastone.com. Rosetta Stone’s Global Reach: An Interview with General … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
03/30/2017

Drone Laws - presentation held in Sydney 30 March 2017.

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Region: Australia
… Drones change the way we think http://www.aerialbydrone.com.au/niba-2016/ … 101.025 - Meaning of populous area For this Part, an area is a populous area in relation to the …
Articles
Lex Mundi
05/02/2014

This resource is a global practice guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Agribusiness Practice Group covering the restrictions and incentives on the acquisition and ownership of interests in farmland.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, United States
… Farmland Guide Author Lex Mundi May 2, 2014 This resource is a global practice guide prepared by the Lex Mundi … an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Restrictions and Incentives on Ownership of Farmland … results of the guide will be published on the Lex Mundi website. 1. How is farmland typically defined? Please include …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
This article looks at five trends emerging from the “big data” industry.
… Docket Article Too Much Information: How Big Data is Changing Legal and Commercial Risk Management Sylvain … from many websites. Scraping can lead to IP claims by website owners for misappropriation of their web content. … Case C-30/14. The draft General Data Protection Regulation COM (2012) 11/4. see FCA Business Plan 2015/2016. See for
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Peer Practice Examples
06/18/2015
47 pages

This Leading Practices Profile, which updates 2010’s Leading Practices in Privacy and Data Protection: What Companies Are Doing, examines the data security and privacy practices of six companies with operations spanning the globe.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103 fax +1 202.293.4107 www.acc.com This Leading Practices Profile, which updates 2010’s … of the views of ACC, unless so stated. Further, this LPP is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject; … Counsel. For more information about ACC please visit our website at www.acc.com. For more Leading Practice Profiles …
Articles
CMS
05/09/2014

This CMS e-Guide contains an overview of international arbitration practice and chapters on the law and practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS Guide to Arbitration.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
… practice of arbitration in the jurisdictions covered. It is equivalent to Volume I of the printed version of the CMS … Editors: Torsten Loercher | Mail: torsten.loercher@cms-hs.com Guy Pendell | Mail: guy.pendell@cms-cmck.com Jeremy … member firm in any manner whatsoever. CMS Legal Services website The information held on the CMS Legal Services …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
This article addresses some frequently asked questions about the current state of industrial hemp. It seeks to provide practical answers to questions about an area of law that is both fascinating and in a state of flux.
… practical answers to questions about an area of law that is both fascinating and in a state of flux. Resource Details … are among the handful of countries to legalize cannabis for nonmedical use. Both Canada and the United States … — no different than heroin, LSD, GHB, or MDMA (but not cocaine, which has an accepted medical use, and is therefore …
Articles
04/07/2023

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) discusses how to address an elderly employee's request to be provided with a scooter, and related questions pertaining to reasonable accommodation under the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and potential claims of unequal treatment. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Source: Resource Library
Collection: ADA
Region: United States
… Articles How to Address an Employee's Request for a Scooter as an Accommodation (United States) April 7, … to work, but has decided he needs a scooter. There is no question that under the Americans with Disabilities Act … time someone needs one. I would not get in the habit of buying personal devices that the employees keep and use at …
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