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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: 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 " …
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: 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
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/18/2016

This is a list of resources related to the session.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Social Responsibility - Resources October 18, 2016 This is a list of resources related to the session. Resource … for in-house pro bono. http:// legalexecutiveinstitute.com/the-rise-of-in-house-pro-bono/ • Corporate Pro Bono, “The … CPBO offers a number of resources on its website (www.cpbo.org), including the following: o The …
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
Program Materials
Sherry L. Hesselbein, Edmond C. Haase, III, Thomas Kashickey, Gordon C. Duus
10/19/2015

Like the tools you keep in your house for small repairs, this panel will provide practical tips for the in-house generalist who must identifyand respond to environmental challenges and advise business leaders cogently while maximizing limited resources. The session will equip you to deal with environmental issues in three principal contexts: transactions – what situations can give rise to environmental liabilities and major environmental issues to consider in contracts, purchases and sales; litigation – causes of action for environmental matters and how to respond to notices of intent to sue, demand letters for compensation for environmental contamination and other situations; and regulation – understanding major US and international regulatory trends and non-governmental organization activity, particularly relating to product stewardship, customer and supply chain issues.

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Source: Meetings
… Program Materials Environmental Toolkit for the Corporate Generalist/Small Law Department: Red Flags … TN, and a contract manufacturing partnership in Brazil. BI is actively looking to expand its domestic and international … Fulfill, Douglas J. Hileman, available at www.DFCMAudit.com. 59 QUESTIONS Rich Sedory – rsedory@wastequip.com Melissa …
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 …
Articles
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 …
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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 …
Articles
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 …
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 …
Articles
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 …
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
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. … …
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
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
37 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in the United States.

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Region: United States
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Molly M. Frankel and Robert M. O’Connell, Jr.
09/01/2014

In-house counsel at brand-owning companies are already well aware of the importance and value of any major company trademark but often lack a consistent policy for handling less critical marks. Third-party infringement of a lesser mark can still cause significant headaches. Prevent the nightmare situation of infringing on someone’s prior trademark, which can result in litigation, lost inventory and more.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
… staff, and learn from them that the product at issue is not a big seller — definitely a second-tier offering — and … or flagship product name). Due diligence involves a com- prehensive clearance search followed by registration in … to monitoring the unauthorized use of these marks in website content. If a misuse is discovered, a company must be …
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 …
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
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/23/2016

This sample three-party escrow agreement where the company provides flexible, comprehensive escrow services that generate the type of agreement that gives our customers the right level of protection in each unique situation.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… level of protection in each unique situation. [COMPANY] is different from other providers in the industry because of … is focused on defining his or her own unique needs for a comprehensive service-not on studying and struggling to … written instruction or the online portal maintained at the website located at [COMPANY WEBSITE] or other websites owned …
Articles
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 …
Program Materials
Mark Donald -- associate general counsel, Vertis Communications; Joel Green -- general counsel, Altova, Inc.
10/21/2009

If you are wondering which inexpensive or free technology-related solutions are available for your legal department, this session is for you. The panel will cover solutions ranging from workflow efficiencies to professional/social collaboration and networking. This session will also include multi-media demonstrations and tips on how to customize these solutions to meet your individual and department needs.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… are available for your legal department, this session is for you. The panel will cover solutions ranging from … requests should be directed to legalresources@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103, ext. 342. The information in this ACC … Features •� In addition to DMS features, can drive website content with managed workflows. •� Broad developer …
Articles
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 …
Articles
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 …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
18 pages

Learn about China's amended provisions on Foreign-invested Telecom Enterprises (FITE), effective May 2022, and resulting new opportunities.

Resource Details
Region: China, Asia, Global
… years to reduce the areas where foreign investment is restricted or prohibited. Following a number of major … enterprise’s (or its first-tier parent Dentons.com • 3 or subsidiary’s) previously obtained permit, record- … resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Frank Fletcher and Keith E. Gottfried
11/01/2011

Planning the integration of an acquired company’s legal department into an acquiring company’s legal department can be a grueling process. Based on past M&A experiences, here are 200 practical issues that ensure a smooth transition when considered and addressed prior to the closing of the acquisition.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… that merges smallerCo with, and into, BiggerCo. smallerCo is relatively comparable in size to BiggerCo, having about … services group. He can be contacted at ffletcher@nero.com. KEITH E. GOTTFRIED is a partner in the Washington, DC … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
While the state of immigration policy and enforcement is in continual flux, there are a few important trends and changes to keep in mind to mitigate the risk presented by this new era of immigration law, especially regarding H-1B visas and L1 visas.
… While the state of immigration policy and enforcement is in continual flux, there are a few important trends and …   Recent changes to US Immigration policy like the Buy American Hire American (BAHA) Executive Order mean large increases in Requests for Evidence and visa dentals and limitations. H-1B program. …
Articles
Christopher R. Ryan and John J. McDonald
12/01/2011

Do you know where to start when seeking venture capital financing? There are a lot of key investment terms to consider, and some approaches to these terms favor the VC, while others favor the company. Before signing the dotted line, be sure to understand the expected timeline and your approach to the process.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… contact, attorney, accountant or investment banker who is trusted by the Vc. If the Vc is interested, the mutual … which may surface differences of opinion between the com- pany and the Vc on key deal terms that cannot be … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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