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Articles
John Swinson, Partner, and Kai Nash, Solicitor, King & Wood Mallesons
11/09/2020
3 pages

In this article, in-house counsel will earn about the new legislation in New Zealand (NZ) that will replace the Privacy Act 1993 (NZ) in which the current one will better align with the ever-evolving consumer sentiment of privacy in the digital age.

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Region: New Zealand, Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… under the new legislation in New Zealand and what it means for Australian organisations who operate their business “across the ditch”. What is changing? The NZ Privacy Act introduces a number of … the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). https://www.kwm.com/en/au/people/john-swinson mailto:kai.nash@au.kwm.com
Articles
Sean Venden
05/01/2007

Read Sean Venden's rules for the new to in-house counselor.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Sean Venden April 30, 2007 Read Sean Venden's rules for the new to in-house counselor. Resource Details Interest … it’s wise to treat others as you wish to be treated. This is no great revelation. However, in the corporate environ- … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. Playing by the Rules (After You Make Them) By Sean …
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
John Adebiyi, Skadden
06/25/2013

This article discusses Hong Kong's new approach to public mergers and acquisitions.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, United States
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Articles
Meg Lee, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
05/03/2021
4 pages

A new era in environmental law in Victoria will be introduced when significant amendments to the Environment Protection Act 2017 come into force on 1 July 2021. It heralds a renewed focus on risk identification and management and new obligations to minimise impacts on human health as well as the environment.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… to minimise those risks, so far as reasonably practicable. For the first four years of operation of the new EP Act there is also a transitional form of the GED in section 28 that … individuals. NEWS ARTICLE 3 May 2021 | THINKING smarterlaw.com.au https://hallandwilcox.com.au/people/meg-lee/ …
Articles
Bill Mordan
01/01/2012

The author discusses new innovations in software-generated text and how current and future attorneys can remain relevant to their clients.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Request a trial membership . … CareerPath BIll moRDAn is senior vice president and general counsel for Reckitt … Practice Award. He can be contacted at bill.mordan@rb.com. It will certainly be a while before we get the desktop … it, unknowingly, when you click on your favorite sports website or read an update on the latest market news. for
Advocacy Filings
01/27/2010

New England Legal Foundation, NELF, amicus brief, Textron v. US, 1/10

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… ____________________________________ On Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals … In New England............. 5 II. The Decision Below Is Inconsistent With The Text Of Rule 26(b)(3)(A) And the … who re- ceive legal advice regularly confront provides a com- pelling reason for the Court to resolve the conflict. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2017
As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.
… to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From … countries perceived to be a threat. The digital border . For businesses, the greatest cross-border danger may lie in … (5) exchanging information with a foreign person; (6) buying a foreign good or service from a foreign person living …
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 …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
2 pages

Learn about three United States cases that have compounded risks to businesses collecting biometric information without consent.

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Region: United States, North America
… held that each biometric scan —as opposed to each person —is a violation, subject to a penalty of either $1,000 or … Information to Exponential New Risks 1 https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/alerts/2023/january/27/the-fda-wont-budge … consent. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Karen L. Boudreau - Chair, ACC's Information Technology Law & eCommerce Committee<br />Daniel J. Schwartz - Partner, Jenner & Block <br />Adam Petravicius - Associate, Jenner & Block
09/01/2005

New technologies mean new legal issues. The authors spotlight five high-profile tech issues, and suggest some practical company policies.

… with substantial risk, not knowing whether a chosen path is the correct one. Even if courts or regulators resolve an … the internet: GNU’s General Public License (GPL) (the most com monly used open source license agreement), … requiring the defendant, Bunner, to remove DeCSS from his website. Bunner had previously argued that the First …
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 …
Articles
John P. Barker, Soo-Mi Rhee, and Trevor G. Schmitt, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
08/29/2022
3 pages

On May 26, 2022, the US Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule, finalizing changes to License Exception Authorized Cybersecurity Exports (ACE) and making related changes to other sections of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These changes include narrowing of exceptions for end use restrictions applicable to certain government end users in Cyprus, Israel, and Taiwan under License Exception ACE and addition of new end use restrictions for License Exception ENC (Encryption Commodities, Software, and Technology).

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Region: United States
… License Exception ACE, restricting its use when the item is destined to a country in Country Group E:1 or E:2, or to a … Kaye Scholer LLP 2022 All Rights Reserved. arnoldporter.com 5 “The term “favorable treatment cybersecurity end user” … Scholer LLP This article was originally published on the website of  Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP on June 3, 2022. …
Articles
Andre Alarcon, Demarest Advogados
01/06/2014

A review of new rules by the Brazilian National Council of Private Insurance related to the adjusted new worth of companies for insurance purposes.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… Articles The New Brazilian Rules for Calculation of the Adjusted Net Worth required from … and capitalization companies. The concept of the PLA is used for (i) assessing the sufficiency of the company's … the risk retention limits according to the specific rules in force. In this regard, it is worth mentioning that a new
Articles
Rebecca Ford, Partner, Sara Khoja, Partner, Emma Higham, Partner, Sarit Thomas, Professional Support Lawyer, Clyde & Co LLP
03/17/2022
9 pages

A new Labour Law went into effect on February 2, 2022, overhauling labour relations in the UAE. In this article, learn key changes that affect companies and what they need to consider, including changes made to gratuity, employment contracts, employer policies and flexible work patterns.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Middle East, United Arab Emirates
… Clyde & Co LLP Lawyers & Legal Consultants Clyde & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and … Regulation Authority. © Clyde & Co LLP 2021 www.clydeco.com 50+ Offices worldwide* 2,500 Legal professionals 4,000 … & Co LLP This article was originally published on the website of Clyde & Co LLP on November 30, 2021. … Rebecca …
Checklists
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
10/08/2024
4 pages

This article discusses factors for a business to consider when it wants to engage workers in a new country where the business currently has no employees.

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Region: United States
… Checklists Considerations When Employing Workers in a New Country Author Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, … October 8, 2024 4 pages This article discusses factors for a business to consider when it wants to engage workers in
Articles
Gerard G. Pecht, Peter Stokes, Mark Oakes, Tara Tune, and John Byron
10/29/2014

A thoughtful article regarding the best ways to manage shareholder activism.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… investing.” Activist investors, by definition, agitate for corporate change through their status as shareholders. … the Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard University, is well known for his commentary in support of shareholder … disclosure and accuses the bidders of engaging in a “rapid buying spree, in order to exploit the Williams Act’s archaic …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2016
There is now an exciting and mutually beneficial opportunity to forge new connections and partnerships in the law department/law firm relationship.
… Firms Daniel Desjardins Publication Date: 05/01/2016 There is now an exciting and mutually beneficial opportunity to forge new connections and partnerships in the law department/law firm relationship. Resource Details … firms are also increasingly focused on creating “value” for their clients as well. While both say “value” is their …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
02/16/2016

This is a sample employment agreement between a company and its executive specific to the state of New York.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Employment Agreement - New York February 16, 2016 This is a sample employment agreement between a company and its … and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants … agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company for any liability the Company may incur as the result of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
Armed with new tools to police environmental regulation, officials from around the world are beginning to exercise new strategies to ensure company compliance with climate risk disclosure. How can in-house counsel combat this trend and avoid the possibility of becoming a target?
… company compliance with climate risk disclosure. How can in-house counsel combat this trend and avoid the possibility … damage . The best defense against disclosure complaints is to ensure consistency between all environmental, social, … investors. Meanwhile in France, the Energy Transition for Green Growth Law recently enhanced its mandatory climate …
Articles
Jennifer C. Archie, Tony Kim, Serrin Turner, Alexander L. Stout, Ryan J. Malo, James A. Smith, Latham & Watkins
06/01/2022
5 pages

This article, developed by Latham & Watkins, covers the new regulatory requirements the US government has been implementing around notifications and disclosures of major cyberattacks and incidents.

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Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements on the Horizon in the US Author Jennifer C. Archie, Tony Kim, Serrin Turner, … in Security Companies should take steps now to prepare for the new rules and expectations. By Jennifer C. Archie, … private sector, especially where critical infrastructure is involved Operational collaboration between the public and …
Articles
Helen Rowland (Eversheds Sutherland)
08/15/2024
6 pages

This article provides an overview of the Procurement Act 2023, a significant legislative reform that introduces a new public procurement regime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Region: United Kingdom
… Articles Bytesize: The New Procurement Act 2023 (UK) Author Helen Rowland (Eversheds … reform that introduces a new public procurement regime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Resource Details … reform that introduces a new public procurement regime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. … Helen Rowland …
Articles
Allen & Overy
09/11/2013

The EU has just edged closer towards finalising its new market abuse regime with the European Parliament giving its backing to the political agreement reached on a new Market Abuse Regulation. This is set to replace existing UK civil rules in this area and will not depend on separate implementation by member states.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… Articles Gearing Up for a New Market Abuse Regime (UK) Author Allen & Overy … agreement reached on a new Market Abuse Regulation. This is set to replace existing UK civil rules in this area and will not depend on separate implementation …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
David Roby, Partner, Wes Sheumaker, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
06/03/2016

This checklist includes key considerations regarding the U.S. New Partnership Audit Rules and their implications for the energy sector.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… U.S. New Partnership Audit Rules and their implications for the energy sector. Resource Details Interest Area: Energy … level. Liability arising from partnership item adjustments is assessed on the partners for the year under review (not on … contact: David Roby 202.383.0137 david.roby@sutherland.com Wes Sheumaker 404.853.8023 wes.sheumaker@sutherland.com
Articles
Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director, Dovetail Legal Solutions
05/01/2020
2 pages

In this article, in-house counsel speak about their experiences during the current crisis, and many lay out a range of useful steps they can take if they are currently looking for work or anticipating that they may soon need to be looking for new opportunities.

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Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
… Articles Practical Tips when Looking for your Next Role Author Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director, … (Figure 1). Unlike previous ‘commercial’ recessions, this is a ‘government engineered’ recession and people are losing … Role VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 – WINTER 2020 | 27 acla.acc.com As Managing Director at Dovetail Legal Solutions, Andrew …
Articles
Barbara Rosenberg, Jose Carlos da Matta Berardo and Camilla Paoletti
04/01/2013
4 pages

The new Brazilian Competition Law entered into force in May 2012, and, among the several changes introduced by the new law, the most significant is the adoption of a pre-merger review system. By adopting a pre-merger review system, Brazil aligned itself with jurisdictions in the United States and Europe. This article considers the impact and timing of the review system, and it also provides an overview of the other changes; in particular, those concerning administrative proceedings related to anticompetitive conducts.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil
… changes introduced by the new law, the most significant is the adoption of a pre-merger review system. By adopting a … sensitive informa- tion that is to be exchanged for purposes of planning the business integration, including … Law: An Important Shift By Barbara Rosenberg (brr@bmalaw.com.br), Jose Carlos da Matta Berardo (jcm@bmalaw.com.br) and …
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Grant Esposito and Jessica Kaufman
06/21/2016
3 pages

New York’s highest court has rejected an attempt to expand the state’s common-interest doctrine, and reinstated the New York rule that the doctrine only applies in the context of actual or threatened litigation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… membership . … 1 © 2016 Morrison & Foerster LLP | mofo.com Attorney Advertising Client Alert June 21, 2016 New York … “substantial loss of relevant evidence” and the “potential for abuse” it felt would accompany the expansion, on June 9, … federal courts, where reasonably anticipated litigation is not a required element of the common-interest privilege.1 …
Articles
Dentons
04/24/2023
3 pages

Learn about key trends to watch in privacy and data protection in New Zealand in 2023.

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Region: New Zealand, Australia / Pacific
… action: The new privacy commissioner, Michael Webster, is likely to have his work cut out for him. After taking up … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35FY4SS7q5Y … in 2023. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in February 2023. … Dentons … Learn about …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/08/2021
New rules for federal contractors signal future changes for your cyber defense.
… Docket Article A New Flightpath for Cybersecurity Sean P. Bamford Evan D. Wolff Kate M. … federal contractors are tougher than ever and will usher in a new era of best practices. Reporting. Organizations will … Supply chain risk. A key focus of the executive order is neutralizing supply chain risk. Anticipate and adapt. A …
Articles
Nadine Mather, Partner, Bowmans (South Africa)
04/11/2022
2 pages

The Minister of Employment and Labour (South Africa) published the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (the Code) in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA). In this resource, learn eight key takeaways from the Code for employers and employees on the elimination and prevention of harassment as a form of unfair discrimination in the workplace.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: South Africa, Africa
In this resource, learn eight key takeaways from the Code for employers and employees on the elimination and prevention … not just sexual harassment) that pervade the workplace and is guided by the Convention. Key take-aways for employers The … Africa) This article was originally published on the website of Bowmans Law on March 24, 2022.  … Nadine Mather, …
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