The International Legal Affairs Committee helps ACC members working in international legal and business affairs to develop professionally and serve their clients in a cost and time-effective manner. Resources provided include tips for managing global legal departments and hiring foreign nationals.

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Live Webcast

Understanding and Managing the Challenges of Data Privacy Breaches in the E.U. & the U.S.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT

Storing and processing personal data is a central part of modern businesses, but is subject to data protection rules which can differ significantly from one jurisdiction to another.  This presentation will address the current standards as to what constitutes a data breach and the requirements for responding to a breach of data privacy in both the United States and Europe.  It will also provide a preview of anticipated changes to the laws and regulations governing data breaches in these two important jurisdictions.

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Infopak

Managing Global Subsidiaries

Sponsored by: Lex Mundi

This InfoPAK examines the common issues that United States companies face when beginning operations abroad or considering establishing foreign subsidiaries. The InfoPAK begins with a discussion of whether to establish a foreign subsidiary and then discusses the various considerations surrounding how to do so, including staffing issues and the use of local third party experts. Finally, the InfoPAK details a variety of compliance concerns associated with foreign subsidiaries, including how to establish a meaningful compliance program, what areas of compliance to focus on, and how to conduct cross-border internal investigations.

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