Resist the charm of the Old Continent? That’s a mission impossible for American in-house lawyers. After 25 years of activity in Europe, conducted through the valuable help of volunteers spread across the area, at the end of February the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)—a global legal association representing more than 45,000 in-house counsel employed by […]
The long-running saga concerning control of the bankrupt (but operating) Italian airline Alitalia could be nearing an end soon. The flag carrier may soon have new owners, the Italian train operator Ferrovie dello Stato (FS),
It’s no secret that the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has ambitions beyond U.S. borders. And now it’s given its intentions concrete form: The in-house lawyers group has opened an office in
Sustainability, disruptive technologies, privacy laws, data security and protection of a brand’s reputation are among the elements that expand the influence and prestige of the chief legal officer (CLO) in companies around the world.
Legalcommunity Week, a four-day whirlwind of substantive sessions, athletic events, and outings, concluded with sessions dedicated to tech innovation and challenges and a gala award dinner. The day started with a session on the new
It’s an annual ritual: the ACC value challenge. The Association of Corporate Counsel announces its list of “Value Champions” of the year. What are they (in case you’ve been on another planet the
Are data breaches the new normal for law departments? Yes, according to a recent report by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). The in-house lawyer group says that according to the Identity Theft Resource Center,
