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Lex Mundi Insurance Reinsurance group
01/30/2017
96 pages

This global resource presents overviews on the general regulation of insurers and re-insurers and requirements for foreign insurers and/or re-insurers to operate in different jurisdictions around the world.

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Interest Area: Insurance
Source: Resource Library
Region: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Channel Islands, Curacao, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Iceland, India, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, United States, Chile, Colombia
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Foreign Insurers A Global Practice Guide prepared by the … Reinsurance Practice Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … Does the applicable regulator in your jurisdiction have a website? If so, what is the website? Yes, www.ssn.gob.ar. 9. …
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William Barth, Vice President, Thomson Reuters U.S. Legal, Corporate Segment, Fraud & Investigative Solutions
06/20/2013

If you're a bank and considering implementing a new Customer Identification Program or an organization looking to shore-up your current vendor due diligence process, remember to keep these ten things in mind.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global, United States
… Segment, Fraud & Investigative Solutions How important is it to know with whom you're doing business? You don't have … fact, a recent Deloitte Development LLC survey published online in a Corporate Counsel, Catherine Dunn article … facing businesses as well as the consequences for mistakes. Most of the time, the costs of securing a …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample information technology policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Information Technology Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample information technology policy. Resource Details … and services; To ensure that our IT Systems are used for their intended business purposes; and To establish … Trading Policy. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a _________ Group …
Program Materials
Nancy Kirschner Bowen -- attorney, Co-Chair, Information Technology Law and eCommerce Committee; L. Rachel Gervin -- senior corporate counsel, Best Software SB, Inc.; Kenneth Hirschman -- vice president & general counsel, Digital Impact, Inc.
10/25/2004

A presentation on complying with CAN-SPAM laws.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 110:Antispam Laws after One Year Nancy Kirschner Bowen … customer opt-out preferences whether obtained via the website, in response to a direct mail piece sent from a third …
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Manik K. Rath and Timothy J. Feldhausen
05/01/2003

Following the collapse of Enron and other high-profile employee-owned companies, you need to revisit the issues surrounding employee buyouts before your company implements such a plan. This article will outline new regulatory proposals and help you avoid potential pitfalls.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… an under-performing unit. Or you may have a facility that is still viable but no longer a good strategic fit. Perhaps, … in its entirety, to raise capi­ tal, or to permit an exit for the owners. In any of these circumstances, an employee … of an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP"). Examples of com­ panies that are majority-owned by an ESOP include many …
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Veta T. Richardson - Executive Director, Minority Corporate Counsel Association ("MCCA")
02/01/2004

It is an exciting and challenging time for in-house counsel. These days, the pipeline to general counsel is full of high-potential women and minorities. Read this article for insights and tips on how to achieve your fullest potential by shedding light on what it takes to advance in today's competitive corporate law department and how to use this knowledge to define your unique career path.

… Corporate Counsel Association ("MCCA") January 31, 2004 It is an exciting and challenging time for in-house counsel. … known as ACC). She is available at vetarichardson@mcca.com. MCCA Based in Washington, DC, the Minority Corporate … Law Departments, © MCCA, 2003, is available from the MCCA website at …
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Kevin J. Mack, Olga Mack, Trevor Katende, and Joseph R. Casey
11/01/2015

A well-crafted, company-facilitated secondary offering of private company shares (a private secondary offering) enables pre-IPO companies to satisfy the liquidity needs of early investors and employees without becoming exposed to the burdens and risks associated with going public.

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Source: ACC Docket
… disclosure can create a competitive disadvan- tage, which is perhaps why roughly 76 percent of CFOs at US-based private … is 11 years, ver- sus five years at the peak of the dot-com bubble in 1999–2000, and the median time to IPO exit for … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2015
Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.
… , Environmental Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Keen for green . Multinationals like Walmart, AT&T and HSBC are … and Walmart. Some examples include: Walmart, which is the largest on-site renewables user in the United States … largest corporate renewable energy purchaser in the world (buying the equivalent of over 1.5 percent of the installed …
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Patricia Bood
11/01/2015
10 pages

Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.

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Source: ACC Docket
Collection: Sustainability
Region: Global
… two dozen have set public, voluntary renewable energy com- mitments. These include well-known global companies such … and Walmart.2 Some examples include: ■■ Walmart, which is the largest on-site renewables user in the United States … cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Patricia Bood
11/01/2015

Large corporations such as Google, Walmart and Ikea are increasingly turning to renewable energy to power their operations. Companies are investing in renewable energy because it enables them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and demonstrate leadership on broader corporate sustainability and climate commitments.

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Source: ACC Docket
… two dozen have set public, voluntary renewable energy com- mitments. These include well-known global companies such … and Walmart.2 Some examples include: ■■ Walmart, which is the largest on-site renewables user in the United States … cfm ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Program Materials
Jeff Brown, Bernadette Bulacan, Jeffrey Miller
06/03/2014

Learn tips on selecting, evaluating, comparing and retaining the outside counsel that best suit the organizational needs of your company.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Jeff Brown currently serves as associate general counsel for TELUS (NYSE: TU; TSX: T), an $11.4 billion publicly … traded Canadian telecommunications company. Mr. Brown is based in Denver, CO, and serves as lead counsel for TELUS … of Corporate Counsel 2010 All Rights Reserved www.acc.com ACC 2014 Corporate Counsel University® June 1-3, …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
4 pages

The practical consequences of a new regulation, adopted by the European Union on December 14, 2022, on M&A transactions of a certain size will be considerable as of 2023 and may, above certain thresholds, concern all companies, European or non-European, benefiting from financial contributions from any country outside the European Union when the subject of the M&A transaction includes a business located in the European Union.

… and Governance Region: France File eversheds-sutherland.com-MampA transactions far-reaching consequences of the EU … In essence, for the purposes of the FSR, a foreign subsidy is a "financial contribution" provided, directly or … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
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Tywanda Lord and Laura Miller, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP
06/26/2019
79 pages

In this ACC guide (InfoPAK), explore an overview of key legal issues that can arise from modern advertising campaigns and promotions under US law, and learn practical tip to address these challenges.

… DC 200�� tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701� www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … campaigns and promotions. The goal of the InfoPAK is to explain the US legal framework under which common … 36 5 2. Examining Whether a Website Is Directed to Children under 13 …
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Kristina Launey
12/02/2016

These are the top ten "new frontier" questions and misconceptions about Title III of the US American with Disabilities Act.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Faster than regulatory authorities can keep up. This is all too true in the ADA Title III area, where enterprising … is key to ensuring employees know the business' procedures for complying with ADA obligations, so that they can …   A very good question. The ADA does not address website accessibility, nor will it anytime soon. The US …
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Richard Mannella and Julie A. Hopkins
12/01/2014

During oral arguments in the 2006 Supreme Court case eBay Inc. v. MercExchange, LLC, Justice Anthony Kennedy asked, “Is the [patent] troll the scary thing under the bridge?” For many, the answer is yes. Fear no more: This article discusses legislation designed to rein in troll behavior.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Inc. v. MercExchange, LLC, Justice Anthony Kennedy asked, “Is the [patent] troll the scary thing under the bridge?” For … and retail stores, a shopping cart on an online retail website, and bank ATM technology. If the receiver of a demand … Operations Group at Citigroup. richard.mannella@citi.com Julie A. Hopkins is partner and chair of the intellectual …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This Money Laundering training course will (1) help you to detect money laundering, (2) examine the laws that make money laundering a crime, and (3) inform you of reporting requirements and prevention measures designed to thwart this crime. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… measures designed to thwart this crime. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … membership . … Money Laundering Money Laundering What Is Money Laundering? Money laundering: Process criminals use … or to set up the online version, visit www.wecomply.com/diy. * Memorandum: Thank you for participating in our …
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Sara Church Dinkler - in-house counsel, E&J Winery, and Morgan Smock - attorney, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
07/17/1998

Of all the drafting problems in-house counsel face, preparing a right of first refusal (ROFR) clause may seem low risk. Behind its seeming straightforwardness, however, lurk key questions that -- if not conscientiously addressed in the drafting process -- could lead you and your client to costly and time-consuming litigation.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… refusal ROFR clause may seem low risk Typically the clause is tangen tial to the main features of the transaction which … in Islorthera Cahiorais where sho is respousihie hoth for transaciioa CourtOrdered Sales at sad iitigatioa maitors … Los ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90013 213 896-6000 WWW SIDLEY COM CHICAGO DALLAS LOS ANGELES NEW YORK WASHINGTON D.C LoNDoN …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2018
All too often, companies find themselves unprepared to respond to the complexities of a breach. Follow these guidelines to protect your organization.
… Docket Article Tips for Responding to a Breach Stephanie Fiereck Brookes Taney … of the largest issues impacting the business world today is information security. In recent years, the number of data … When providing notice to consumers, consider using an online web enrollment in addition to a call center. Consumer …
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Maggy Baccinelli
07/01/2011

Jeffery Hewitt shares his experience as general counsel of Rama First Nation where he advocates for their Aboriginal community in Canada on the First Nation reserve.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
… advo- cate for an Aboriginal community in Canada. Hewitt is Cree, but because his father was put into foster care as … Find counsel. Drive change. Improve value. www.acc.com/valueindex ACC Value Index Connecting Law Firm Value to … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Dentons
11/09/2022
3 pages

Learn about where Hong Kong stands on privacy protections on digital content.

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Region: Hong Kong, China, Asia
… principles (DPPs) in connection with the following: There is no extraterritoriality in the application of the PDPO … has been co-authored by Alex Kwong (alex.kwong@dentons.com) and Tracy Lei (tracy.lei@dentons.com). Julianne Doe … content. This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in July 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Program Materials
Katrina Burchell - General Trade Mark Counsel, Home & Personal Care, Unilever PLC; Alexandre A. Montagu - General Counsel, Lipper, Inc.; Bret I. Parker - Chief Trademark & Assistant General Counsel, Wyeth
10/25/2004

501 Managing a Domestic & Global IP Portfolio-Strategies Beyond the Basics

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 501:Managing a Domestic & Global IP Portfolio-Strategies … etc Regional management benefits from specialist lawyers for a territory/region less relevant in today’s harmonised …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2018
This article will examine key provisions of the AC-21 rule and will then review the principal policy memoranda that have altered the playing field for US employers seeking to supplement their domestic workforces with key foreign talent.
… policy memoranda that have altered the playing field for US employers seeking to supplement their domestic … employers are exempt from the annual H-1B quota. BAHA. The Buy American Hire American Executive Order (BAHA), released … and re-entry. The applicability of the 60-day grace period is not always straightforward. It's unclear if a foreign …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample external communications and social media policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Communications and Social Media Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample external communications and social media policy. … case studies before publication on www.activepower.com or in print or online media publications. The review is … direct them to the Company’s investor site at [WEBSITE]. ANALYST INFORMATION No Insider may comment on …
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Stephen Epstein, John Sardar
04/28/2015

Learn about cutting-edge developments in compliance training (apps, multimedia, etc.) that can elevate your compliance program to the next level. Discover how your organization can leverage social media to bolster its compliance program. Squarely address “tone at the middle” and learn best practices for ensuring that middle managers – your first line of defense – are especially prepared to serve as good compliance stewards. Worried about whistleblowers? Examine techniques that foster communications within your organization, to help ensure that employee concerns are raised internally.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… address “tone at the middle” and learn best practices for ensuring that middle managers – your first line of …  ques?ons  any  prosecutor  should  ask  are:  Is  the   corpora?on’s  compliance  program  well  designed? …  on  both  the  Company’s  intranet  and  external   website.   In  addi?on,  we  organized  the  Code  with  a …
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C. Donald Brown, Jane Chung, Madeleine L.S. Loewenberg, Geoffrey Macdonald
06/19/2014

Review recent developments in social media and learn to identify the risks social media poses to your organization.

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Source: Meetings
… Social Media Realm C. Donald Brown C. Donald Brown is the first appointed general counsel of Huawei Technologies … grievances online. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a company website … Beaulieu Montréal +1 514.847.4428 luc.beaulieu@nortonrose.com > Cornelia Marquardt Munich +49 (0)89.212148.496 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2017
A day in the the life of Axel Viaene, group general counsel and company secretary at GrandVision in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . 6:00 am Wake up to the sound of the buzzer. I used … a blinking light and bird sounds, but that did not work for me. Get dressed while  browsing the news online  and … car pulls up to the house. I programmed it so that it is  connected to my calendar and knows when to pick me up  on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/18/2022
Let’s be frank – out of all aspects of diversity and inclusion preoccupying our minds, generational or age diversity is likely last on the priority list. That is, if it is even on the list. Learn why that’s a mistake and how to counter it to the benefit of your staff and business. #ACCDocket, #DEI
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ.: Age Is Not Just a Number — Embrace Generational Diversity Jane … Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … NStafeeva / Shutterstock.com Let’s be frank – out of all aspects of diversity and … Review your organization’s recruiting materials on the website and in job postings. Do you use language that only …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
One option for strategic in-house lawyering is to spearhead an Executive Recession Plan (ERP). An ERP is a high-level multi-disciplinary plan designed to prepare the organization for an economic recession.
… 12/09/2020 One option for strategic in-house lawyering is to spearhead an Executive Recession Plan (ERP). An ERP is … issues before the actual downturn. Visit ACC Docket’s website for an exclusive interview on how Whirlpool’s … prepared for and responded to the pandemic:  accdocket.com/articles/how-whirlpool-adapted-to-covid.cfm ACC EXTRAS …
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ACCA
10/01/2002

Hear from founders and current leaders on why ACCA was founded, what we've accomplished, and the new challenges yet to tackle.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… October 2002 iCCA'S MISSION To providfe an organization for tlie promotion and improvement of the common business … membership numbered 2,400 in-house counsel. THE KEY IS NETWORKING ACCA/GCCA's structure was inspired, the model … to share infor­ mation, and its most powerful tool is ACCA Online^". Members can tap into a wealth of data: Krebs forms, …
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Eversheds Sutherland
03/25/2024
6 pages

Unclaimed property examinations and new types of regulatory inquiries will pose major challenges for US companies in 2024.

This article discusses litigation, enforcement, and regulatory trends related to unclaimed property.

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Region: United States
… types of regulatory inquiries will pose major challenges for US companies in 2024. This article discusses litigation, … in a state examination. An unclaimed property examination is extremely burdensome and could lead to large assessments … and blogs ("Materials") on the Eversheds Sutherland website are accurate and complete. However, the Materials are …
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