CAUTION: While these materials were believed by the authors to be accurate at the time they were prepared, none of the authors has undertaken any obligation to update them. Nothing in these materials should be considered legal advice. Sponsor contacts listed below will be delighted to generally discuss the subject matter with any Baltimore Chapter member, but please be aware that no attorney-client relationship will be created without an express written agreement. Whew.
2011
February 17
Drafting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements and Other Hot Employment Law Topics -- Sponsored by Saul Ewing
For more information, contact Harriet Cooperman -- 410-332-8974
Drafting and Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements (.pdf)
2010
November 10
Current and Future Outook for the In-House Counsel -- Presented by Major Lindsey & Africa
For more information, contact Jeff Lowe -- (202) 628-0661
Add Headcount Now (.pdf)
Seven Secrets to Getting An In-House Job (.pdf)
May 11
The Legal Risks and Potential Rewards Implicated by Company, Employee and Third Party Use of Social Media -- Sponsored by Miles & Stockbridge
For more information, contact Kirsten Eriksson -- 410-385-3583
The Social Media Revolution (.pdf)
April 15
Trademarks 101 -- Everything You Wanted to Know About Trademarks, but Were Afraid to Ask -- Sponsored by CSC
For more information, contact Neal Smith -- (800) 927-9801 x3490
Trademarks 101 (.pdf)
February 24
Invalidity Challenges After KSR and Bilski -- Sponsored by Whiteford Taylor
For more information, contact Steve Tiller -- 410-347-9425
Invalidity Challenges After KSR and Bilski (.pdf)
January 27
Supply Chain Issues in the Global Era -- Sponsored by DLA Piper
For more information, contact Peter Ellis -- 312-368-2197
Supply Chain Issues -- Prevention, Protection & Compliance (.pdf)
2009
November 10
Doing Business with Troubled Companies -- Sponsored by Tydings/Meritas
For more information, contact Alan Grochal -- 410-752-9715
Doing Business with Troubled Companies (.pdf)
October 13
Top Compliance Issues for General Counsel in 2010 -- Sponsored by DLA Piper
For more information, contact Megan Kraai -- 410-580-4186
Top Compliance Issues in 2010 (.pdf)
Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (US Sentencing Commission website)
September 16
Construction & Lease Buildouts -- Sponsored by Saul Ewing
For more information, contact James E. Goodrich -- 410-332-8759
Buildouts of Leased Spaces (.pdf)
July 15
ACC Value Challenge Initiative -- Hosted by Womble Carlyle
Check out the Womble website's report on the event!
May 5
Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Brand in a Down Economy -- Sponsored by CSC
For more information, contact Neal Smith -- 800-927-9000 x3490
Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Brand Presentation (.pdf)
Domain Registry Scams (.pdf)
April 8
Recent Trends in Negotiating Purchasing and Sales Contracts -- Sponsored by Miles & Stockbridge
For more information, contact Tim Hodge -- 410-385-3509
Negotiating Purchasing and Sales Contracts Presentation (.pdf)
March 17
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act -- Sponsored by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
For more information, contact David Hamilton -- (410) 545-5850
FCPA Presentation (.pdf)
Recent FCPA Cases (.pdf)
February 17
Labor and Employment Legislative Initiatives Under the Obama Administration -- Sponsored by Littler Mendelson
For more information, contact Tom Bender - 267-402-3000
Workplace Change in the Obama Era (.pdf)
Analysis of the pending Employee Free Choice Act (.pdf)
Program Presentation (.pdf)
January 28
What Maryland Corporate Counsel Should Know About Defending Against Employment Discrimination Charges -- Sponsored by Ober Kaler
For more information,contact Jerald J.Oppel - 410.347.7738
Handling Employment Discrimination Charges (.pdf)
EEOC's Universal Agreement to Mediate (link to EEOC website)
EEOC Q&A regarding the Universal Agreement (link to EEOC website)
2008
December 10
Winning in the 21st Century Court of Public Opinion -- Sponsored by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
For more information, contact David Hamilton -- (410) 545-5850
Ten Rules for Communicating in a Crisis (.pdf)
Guide to the Changing Rules of Communications (.pdf)
Womble Strategic Communications Blog (external link)
November 12
Corporate Finance in Tumultuous Times -- Sponsored by Venable, LLP
For more information, contact Charles J. Morton -- (410) 244-7716
Corporate Finance and M&A in Tumultuous Times (.pdf)
Article -- 33 Flavors of Money (.pdf)
September 18
Indemnification in M&A Deals: Beyond the Boilerplate - Sponsored by Saul Ewing
For more information, contact Eric Orlinsky -- (410) 332-8687
Sample Indemnification Language in M&A Transactions (.pdf)
Usage of Terms in M&A Transactions (.pdf)
May 20
Noncompete Agreements and Top 10 Employment Myths - Sponsored by Littler Mendelson
For more information, contact Tom Dowd - 202.842.0011
Noncompete Agreements and Top 10 Employment Myths
April 16
Maryland Employment Law Update - Sponsored by Ober Kaler
For more information,contact Jerald J.Oppel - 410.347.7738
Union Organizing & Company Computer Use
Article 49B - Maryland Discrimination Law
Ober Newsletter re: "Catapult" Legislation
MSBA Labor & Employment Newsletter
March 25
Export Controls, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery - Sponsored by Whiteford Taylor & Preston
For more information, contact Alexander Koff - 410.347.8745
Export Basics - Export Controls, Sanctions & Anti-Bribery
February 26
Strategies and Tactics for Domain Disputes - Sponsored by CSC
For more information, contact Neal Smith - 866.484.2382
Strategies and Tactics for Domain Disputes
January 16
International Dispute Resolution - Sponsored by DLA Piper
For more information, contact Mark Nadeau - 480.606.5110
Managing International Disputes
2007
November 15
Best Practicesfor Protecting Your Online Brand - Sponsored by CSC
For more information, contact Neal Smith - 866-484-2382
Best Practices for Protecting Your Online Brands
October 9
The Role of theBoard of Directors in the Age of Corporate Investigations - Sponsored by Whiteford, Taylor & Preston
For more information, contactFrank Jones- 410-347-8707
Board of Directors & Corporate Investigations
September 19
When there is an "I" and a "P" in M&A - Sponsored by Tydings & Rosenberg
For more information,contact Lee Lundy- 410-752-9705.
IP in M&A
June 27
The Life of In-House Counsel in the Era of "Best Practices." - Sponsored by DLA Piper
For more information,contact Thomas F. O'Neil, III - 202.861.6685
Best Practices Presentation
The "McNulty Memo," Dec. 12, 2006, "Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations" Statement of ACC Board Chair Richard White Concerning McNulty Memo
May 15
Are We Really Through With This Employee: Waivers and Releases in Severance Agreements - Sponsored by Saul Ewing
For more information,contact: Harriet E. Cooperman - 410.332.8974
Waivers and Releases in Settlement Agreements
Waivers and Releases in Settlement Agreements
March 20
Strategies For Insulating Your Board Members from Liability - Sponsored by Venable, LLP
For more information,contact: Barbara E. Schlaff - 410.244.7494
Indemnification Agreements Under Maryland Law
Fiduciary Duties Under ERISA
What To Do When the Lawsuit Comes
