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Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
10/20/2015

This is a list of materials with links regarding in-house pro bono and the role of the chief legal officer.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Pro Bono Supplemental Material October 20, 2015 This is a list of materials with links regarding in-house pro bono … ways to build an in-house pro bono program. http://www.acc.com/clo/perspectives/randalmilchcloperspective  Association … contact Corporate Pro Bono at (202) 729-6699 or visit our website at www.cpbo.org. Developed by Corporate Pro Bono A …
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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.

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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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Linda J. Zirkelbach, George E. Constantine, and Andrew L. Steinberg (Venable LLP)
05/10/2024
4 pages

This article discusses some of the key issues nonprofit organizations encounter with copyrights.

… Copyright Automatically Exists Upon Creation. A copyright is a type of intellectual property that exists once an … an engagement as counsel to address. https://www.venable.com/professionals/z/linda-j-zirkelbach … to take photos from the internet and use them on your website or social media platforms. Many photographers and …
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Seth D. DuCharme, Partner and Anissa L. Adas, Associate, Bracewell LLP
08/29/2022
2 pages

On May 19, 2022, the US Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced significant clarifications to its policy on charging Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) violations that give some comfort to cyber security consultants who engage in network testing and related operations. Such activity has long been a gray area for “white hat” hackers.

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Region: United States
… The update further clarifies that “such activity is carried out in a manner designed to avoid any harm to … profile contrary to the terms of service of the dating website; creating fictional accounts on hiring, housing, or … and/or correction of a security flaw bracewell.com June 8, 2022 By: Seth D. DuCharme and Anissa L. Adas 1. …
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Tracy A. Warren, Jaclyn A. Simi, Ogletree Deakins
01/25/2016

These are top ten recommendations for universities when engaging a search firm to recruit athletic directors and high level coaches in the United States.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Top Ten Recommendations For Universities When Engaging A Search Firm To Recruit … nightmares. Neither the university nor the executive is served.   In December 2013, Korn Ferry executive search … 2015, after 22 tumultuous months. The university was left buying out his expensive contract. He, too, was vetted by a …
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Simon Zinger -- Head of Legal Affairs, Aegis Media, Aegis Group plc; Jeffrey Twentyman -- Partner, Slaughter & May
07/12/2005

Public market, friendly M&A transactions in the United Kingdom can throw some surprises at non-UK attorneys. Learn about issues that are vital for making the deal go smoothly and for ensuring that you and your company are not caught out.

… You knew this day was coming: In recent years, your com­ pany—large, US-publicly traded, with a high cash … not surprised when your CEO tells you that the Board is considering making an approach to acquire a UK- based … records on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov), you see that the target’s reporting is
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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, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
This article highlights some of the key issues and developments arising in respect of EU environmental product laws, such as RoHS2, Ecodesign, Energy Labelling, and REACH. Perhaps unusually, this article does not discuss the environmental content of these laws. It does, however, discuss the very practical aspects of when and how these laws will impact the supply chain.
… Product Stewardship: Key Trends and Developments for Companies Placing Products on the EU Market Andrew Logan … obligations are initiated when a finished product is commercially used, consumed, or distributed inside the … EU environmental product laws by failing to display on the website any CE mark, label, or other information required by …
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Practical Law Company
07/27/2016
37 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 Hong Kong.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Region: Hong Kong
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
A day in the life of Rafael Garcia, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at CEITEC Semiconductors in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
… love waffles  and maple syrup, an untraditional breakfast for Brazilians. Seasonal fruits and cappuccino are on our … starts rumbling.  Brazilian "feijoada"  (black beans) is superb after simmering for a long time. I find a table, … 3:00 PM Back at my desk I find a  draft proposal for buying chemical products . Semiconductors are a pure chemical …
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Julie S. Maresca
12/01/2011

Corporations often use media to enhance their employees’ environment. Music can soothe or energize the listener, while movies can educate or inspire the viewer. However, no amount of relaxation or inspiration will protect you from being sued for copyright infringement. Learn when to license a performance or be prepared to face the music.

… motivate, entertain and very often inspire. media is routinely used in/on: • corporate training, whether … is tantamount to arguing that it is permissible for your com- pany’s product to be stolen, if only a little piece was … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
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Sterling Miller, CEO & Senior Counsel, Hilgers Graben PLLC
11/07/2022
8 pages

In this resource, learn practical tips and tricks about how contracts are structured and a strategy for effective contract reviews.

… share with her. I did and sent it over to her. Now she is teaching a new generation of her sales team how to read … terms and documents https://sterlingmiller2014.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/ten-things-how-to-read-a-contract/ 2/8 … Successful Strategies Volume 2, are on sale now at the ABA website (including as e-books). I have published two other …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2015
Now there are numerous electronic signature tools available that enable your executives to sign from their laptop or mobile device, from anywhere they can connect to the Internet. The challenge for us, as in-house lawyers, is to guide our clients on the best way to take advantage of this technology.
… the Internet. The challenge for us, as in-house lawyers, is to guide our clients on the best way to take advantage of … include: Clicking “I Agree” (or something similar) on a website in order to receive services or access content (these … while others use collaboration tools like Sharepoint, box.com, Dropbox, etc. It is important for you to be able to find …
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the Lex Mundi Life Sciences Practice Group
01/30/2017
64 pages

This guide presents jurisdictional overviews on counterfeit medicine laws in jurisdictions around the globe.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Peru, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States
… an ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … www.lexmundi.com Counterfeit Medicinal Products A Global Practice Guide … Mundi Life Sciences Group Global Practice Guide Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with … for dangerous and/or falsified drugs is published on the website of BDA and often released in public media by the …
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Mark Chandler and Paul Lippe
11/01/2005

Law is the original outsourced function. Yet the question of what gets in-sourced and what gets outsourced has really never been systematically addressed. Rather than focusing on meaningful measures of law firm productivity and efficiency, law departments have emphasized scrutinizing the bill. Five key questions can help your department get service that is more attuned to your company's competitive environment.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Author Mark Chandler and Paul Lippe October 31, 2005 Law is the original outsourced function. Yet the question of what … in India?” From our perspective as a leading networking com- pany GC and a former software company GC and business … by outsourcers like Solectron. If you go to Solectron’s website (www.solectron.com), much of it is devoted to their …
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Julie A. Bell, Timothy J. Mahota, Paula Barrett and Charlotte Hennessey
06/01/2002

This article gives you an overview of EU data protection law, explains why U.S. in-house counsel should be concerned about EU data protection laws, shows you a roadmap to compliance, and gives you a workplan template for achieving and maintaining compliance.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… • GoGlobal's vice president of marketing would like the UK com­ pany's list of clients and subcontractors so that he can … rights resermd. fune 2002 ACCA Docket 1 9 Julie A. Bell is associate general counsel of Wireless Facilities, Inc., a … Commission a la Protection des Donnees Nominatives No website Registratiekamer www.registi-atiekamennl Comissao …
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Peter Bullock, Partner, and Urszula McCormack, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
06/22/2020
4 pages

This article explores how increased opportunities and regulation surrounding data has impacted Hong Kong businesses. This resource was produced in March 2019.

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Region: Hong Kong
… reading them. For younger people aged 18-34 the rate is even higher with 97% agreeing to conditions before … the protection of their data. For anyone clicking through website cookie options (rather than just hitting “okay”), … and is not entitled to practise Singapore law. See www.kwm.com for more information. Asia Pacific | Europe | North …
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Dentons
07/15/2022
4 pages

The Digital Marketers Act published 11 May 2022 will have consequences for the EU on the following: more information on costs and metrics with digital advertising, limitations in targeting, and limitations on targeting minors and profiling based on sensitive data.

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Region: European Union
… so-called gatekeepers. A gatekeeper, according to the DMA, is an undertaking providing core platform services (such as … 02 726 268 00 M + 39 347 28 61 698 fabia.cairoli@dentons.com Paulina Węgrzynowicz Associate, Warsaw D +48 22 242 52 52 … This resource was originally published May 18, 2022 on the website of Dentons . … Dentons … The Digital Marketers Act …
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Dr. Lance Secretan
11/01/2001

Are you an old-story leader or a new-story leader? Find out where you stand in the spiritual awakening that is stirring in the workplace and why you should care.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Mexico, United States
… Find out where you stand in the spiritual awakening that is stirring in the workplace and why you should care. … Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.secretan.com. The last 200 years have been the cetituries of the … to eliminate them. Seattle-based Onvia.com has created a website for small business, linking tens of thousands of …
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Mayer Brown LLP
03/08/2022
3 pages

Learn cybersecurity measures businesses can consider taking in order to better safeguard their systems and data against potential cyber threats, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Region: Global, Russia, Ukraine, United States
… Security Agency (CISA) adv “every organization in the US is at risk from cyber threats that can disrupt essential … this year, ed a joint nsored https://10hundred.mayerbrown.com/new-us-uk-and-eu-sanctions-against-russia/ … can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website. “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the …
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Dentons
04/21/2023
5 pages

Learn about international soft law frameworks - standards, laws, and proposed laws regarding digitization and digital tools.

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Region: European Union, China, Global
… Articles What is corporate digital responsibility (CDR) (Dentons) Author … https://www.christchurchcall.com/ CDR in the EU The EU is at the forefront of a … and one for 5G networks with more coming; • ENISA’s website ( link) includes good practice and self-assessment …
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Practical Law Company
12/03/2014
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of the lending mark, forms of security over assets, special purpose vehicles in secured lending, quasi-security, negative pledge, guarantees and loan agreements in the Netherlands.

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Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: Netherlands
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … for security interests; problem assets over which security is difficult to grant; risk areas for lenders; structuring … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
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Dickerson M. Downing, Rodrigo Azevedo, Mary R. Bram
01/22/2013

This QuickCounsel covers what information you need to familiarize yourself with the concept of 'ambush marketing', when a non-sponsor of an event to try to associate itself with the event without authorization from the event organizer and without paying the sponsorship fee, often to the detriment of the official sponsor and its brand.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil, Global
… Resource Library Region: Brazil, Global … Overview: What is Ambush Marketing? The upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil … draw worldwide attention and can offer a great opportunity for advertising and promotional activities. Official sponsors … may make playful allusions to the event. Paddy Power, an online gambling company, put up billboards during the London …
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 …
… Understanding and Mitigating the Risks Associated with Online Behavioral Tracking (On-Demand) Available On-Demand - … data from consumers and using third party analytics tools for product improvement and marketing purposes. The panel … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit . Generously sponsored by …
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 …
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Jane Kelly and Felipe Jaramillo
01/01/2020
6 pages

The road to finalizing a contract can be tricky. Here are seven steps that will help you balance being a guide and strategic advisor as you negotiate the right path for your company.

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Region: United States, Spain
… and Felipe Jaramillo Flashback eight years. Your business is sold on a new widget. The widget is going to revolutionize … (SLAs) to guarantee meeting timelines and budgets; com- pliance matters (data privacy, interna- tional … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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Global Legal Group
10/21/2021
522 pages

In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Global, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, South Korea, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
… ISBN 978-1-83918-151-1 ISSN 2631-2999 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … Regulation 2022, 4th Edition 1 www.globallegalinsights.com This 2022 edition of the “GLI – Blockchain & … sought to issue free shares of common stock to registered website users, as part of a broader promotion to attract …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2019
Companies are increasingly moving from paper records to electronic records, and retirement plan records are no exception. Employers transmit data to third-party recordkeepers electronically, and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan accounts. Recent estimates place the dollar value of 401(k) and similar accounts at more than five trillion dollars, and these balances continue to grow as fewer and fewer companies offer traditional defined benefit pension plans.
… and 401(k) plan participants typically rely on online platforms to access, monitor, and direct their plan … 401(k) and similar plan accounts have become prime targets for two types of cyberattacks: Theft of sensitive participant … retirement plans appears almost inevitable. Even so, there is no comprehensive federal regulatory regime that governs …
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 …
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