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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 …
Articles
Meritas Law Firms
05/21/2020
59 pages

In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about investing in businesses based in Australia and developing commercial relationships. This resource was published by Meritas in May 2019.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Australia
… Business Investment and Expansion in Australia. Australia is a land of opportunity for foreign investors and those … also one of the eligibility requirements for obtaining a .com.au domain name. AUSTRALIA: A Legal Guide for Business … It is generally accepted that publishing the policy on its website would comply with this requirement. AUSTRALIA: A
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
Articles
Dentons
11/09/2022
3 pages

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

Resource Details
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 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample external communications and social media policy.

Resource Details
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 …
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 …
Program Materials
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.

Resource Details
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
Program Materials
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.

Resource Details
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: 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2020
A day in the life of Thomas Chow, general counsel and secretary at PubMatic.
… that I don’t need to get the kids ready because they have  online classes  for at least a month while their school is closed. 8:15 am After snoozing for longer than I ought, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2022
When it comes to designing on-brand legal contracts, in-house counsel should keep these tips in mind. #ACCDocket #legaldesign #contracts
… stay true to their brand identity when their look and feel is consistent with the company’s website, advertising, and social media presence. Yet, … comprehension and reading efficiency. There's demand for greater transparency in contracts Companies that design …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/08/2024
Training is a cornerstone to an effective ABAC program. Alejandro Cestero, general counsel of Virtuoso, and Patrick E. Hays, global compliance director of Dresser Utility Solutions, offer a roadmap to proactive risk management through a comprehensive training framework. #ABAC #AntiBribery #Compliance #AntiCorruption #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 6 Key Principles for Delivering Effective Anti-bribery Compliance Training … E. Hays Alex Cestero Publication Date: 01/08/2024 Training is a cornerstone to an effective ABAC program. Alejandro … Docket … Banner artwork by Unitone Vector / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Serious consequences. Non-compliance can lead …
Articles
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.

Resource Details
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/09/2024
Be aware of employee rights and limitations in the workplace regarding free speech and Election Day time off as we slide into election season. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com With 2024 being an election year, employers will likely … generally only restricts action by the government — it is not applicable to private employers. However, the National … and non-union, the right to engage in concerted activity for the purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid …
Articles
Jason C. Gavejian and Joseph J. Lazzarotti (Jackson Lewis)
05/28/2024
3 pages

This article discusses data privacy and cybersecurity trends for 2024, including AI regulations, cybersecurity audits, and genetic and health data protection.

… protected health information. Additionally, generative AI is not only used for good, as criminal threat actors have … for minors’ data in 2023. https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/jason-c-gavejian … as cybersecurity threats continue to flourish. 8. Website tracking technologies will continue to be in the hot …
Articles
Latham & Watkins LLP
10/20/2023
41 pages

This global initial public offering guide will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO – in other words, an IPO in which you sell locally listed ordinary shares to investors outside the United States.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States
… Offer price per share: stated in local currency This is our global initial public offering guide. It will help you … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
Articles
Latham & Watkins
03/21/2023
41 pages

This resource from Latham & Watkins will help you navigate the US portion of a global IPO.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Offer price per share: stated in local currency This is our global initial public offering guide. It will help you … doubt you have a problem we have not tackled before. Our website address is www.lw.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed …
Articles
Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
29 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in China.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: China
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … http://uk.practicallaw.com/about/7-501-3536. This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to doing business … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/.           For more …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
06/05/2014

Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation, known as CASL, is one of the strictest in the world. In general, CASL requires consent before sending “commercial electronic messages” and requires that all such messages meet certain form and content requirements. This seems simple, but as always, implementation can be complicated. This article explains the legislation and walks through some real-world scenarios to demonstrate compliance.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Canada
… 5, 2014 Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation, known as CASL, is one of the strictest in the world. In general, CASL … real-world scenarios to demonstrate compliance. www.blakes.com Each CEM must also provide an “unsubscribe” mechanism, … “conspicuously published” their email addresses on their website, and there is no notice that they do not want to …
Program Materials
Arturo Gonzalez, JC Miller, Kimberly Rhodes, Elizabeth Robertson, Evan Stolove
10/30/2014

This panel will discuss what goes into planning and managing significant litigation that has the potential to be successful or ruinous to your company, with no middle ground. Topics will include informing your board of directors, setting strategy, managing the public relations aspects of such a case and how the amounts at stake impact settlement strategies (e.g., whether to hire jury consultants).

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… & Company Evan Stolove, Fannie Mae October 30, 2014 2What is “Bet the Company” Litigation? • Damages exposure could … • Follow trends – What are others in industry being sued for – Review trade publications – Set up automated news … Predictability – May not be personally invested • Are you buying complete peace? • How will the market react? • What …
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
Klara Burianova and Alice Turinas
06/01/2003

Read this article to gain insight into EU privacy restrictions and to evaluate how you can best avoid a situation of noncompliance with these data protection requirements.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: European Union
… restrictions will come into effect in mid-fall 2003, there is a brief window of opportunity for companies to take steps … ously submitted, (2) visitors to the www.PecuniaPro.co.uk website who have previously sent email to Pecunia Pro using … in London. She is available at klara.burianova@accenture.com. Alice Turinas, formerly of AT&T, is a senior associate …
Checklists
Jackson Lewis P.C.
06/10/2021
4 pages

How can businesses ensure they are in compliance with the new and expansive California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? Find out more about how to get your business compliant with CCPA.

Resource Details
Region: United States
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… Context: The CCPA took effect on January 1, 2020. The law is aimed at strengthening the requirements to secure personal … regarding a consumer’s interaction with an internet website, application or advertisement; • Geolocation data; • … information on this topic can be found at www.jacksonlewis.com. ©2020 Jackson Lewis P.C. This material is provided for
Articles
Aaron T. Maguregui and Jennifer J. Hennessy, Foley & Lardner LLP
03/27/2024
4 pages

Pixels, cookies, and trackers continue to be front of mind for HIPAA regulated entities seeking clarity on their ability to advertise, market, and engage with existing and prospective patients. On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued updated guidance on the topic.

… Articles HHS Updates Pixels and Trackers Guidance for HIPAA Regulated Entities Author Aaron T. Maguregui and … health information) collected on a regulated entity’s website or mobile app generally is PHI, even if the individual does not have an existing …
Articles
Dentons
04/25/2023
3 pages

Read about the heightened United States scrutiny over government agencies' transfer of imported personal data as reflected in President Biden's October 7, 2022 Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for US Signals Intelligence Activities.

Resource Details
Region: United States, North America, Global
… to the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework. This Framework is intended to replace the EU-US Privacy Shield, created in … data without their consent, by sending a signal to each website a user visits.2 This recent California enforcement … D +1 202 408 6458 M +1 202 436 1819 todd.daubert@dentons.com Your Key Contacts © 2023 Dentons. Dentons is a global …
Articles
Dentons
11/03/2022
7 pages

Learn about Quebec's strengthening of the French language with the May 2022 adoption if Bill 96 and its effects on business.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: Canada, North America
… will come into force on a staggered basis. The following is an overview of certain key amendments and their impacts on your business. We also invite you to read our insights for Québec employers and trademark owners. Commercial … the Office only intervened when a company operating a website was established in Québec. • From now on, where a
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