Annual Meeting 2006: In addition to results, in-house litigators are regularly asked to show how they add value to the bottom line. Thus, in-house litigators need to put together a carefully developed plan, similar to a winning case strategy, which resonates with upper management. More than basic metrics, this seminar looks at what large and small litigation departments can do to win the adding value battle.
Annual Meeting 2006: The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry faces a unique and daunting set of statutory and regulatory issues, including, but not limited to, the handling and disposal of radioactive materials, employee health & safety procedures involving unique and exotic compounds, NRC licensing, and good laboratory practices. Smaller companies in this industry also face unique challenges such as developing sound EH&S programs in-house as well as negotiating leases with landlords unfamiliar with biotech research operations. Our panelists will explore the legal foundations of these issues, discuss the regulatory framework in which their respective companies operate, and lay down a suggested path for both large and small companies in this industry to follow.
Annual Meeting 2006: Don't know a copyright from a trademark, or just looking for a refresher to help you spot issues? This program will cover the fundamental issues in intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. You will learn how to spot major issues and avoid common mistakes.
Annual Meeting 2006: The scope and reach of the US Patriot Act is daunting and pervasive; it reaches across borders and oceans. Its net casts beyond the realm of counter-terrorism and catches and impacts legitimate commercial activities. Its effects are felt not only by foreign customers of US corporations but also by customers of subsidiaries and affiliates of those companies. Many Canadian companies, for example, are now reviewing their traditional relationships with subsidiaries of US companies. Learn what constraints foreign/Canadian regulators have imposed on entities dealing with US companies, what impact the Patriot Act has had and will have on the awarding of contracts to US companies, and what terms are required in proposals and contracts in order to avoid disqualification or breach.
Annual Meeting 2006: Short on staff, short on funds? How can a small law department leverage technology and manage knowledge to be successful, stay legally compliant, and handle work flow? A panel of your small department peers will share with you the benefits of using intranets and other available technology to its fullest potential and gain efficient and economical results.
Annual Meeting 2006: Increasingly, officers, directors, and employees are being named as individuals in litigation and enforcement proceedings. This session is designed to give you legal knowledge on when and how to indemnify these individuals. Our panel of experts will explain the law and work through the plethora of issues that need to be considered.
Annual Meeting 2006: You may have heard that everything about bankruptcy changed this year. While the reality is a little less drastic, there were major changes to the code. Are you prepared? If you want to keep up with recent legislative changes and the constant barrage of judicial decisions this is the session for you. This session will cover the basics of the new code provisions and significant changes. It is a basic level course for non-bankruptcy lawyers to help you spot issues and know what to look out for.
Annual Meeting 2006: Corporate scandals are not limited to the for-profit world. A crisis could occur in any organization, including one serving your community. Learn the lawyer’s role in putting in motion a plan of action should the need arise, including a public relations effort designed to respond effectively and protect the organization and its constituency.
Annual Meeting 2006: Many US employees have no idea of the exposure they are facing by managing overseas business dealings, or worse, being registered as officers or managers of non-US companies. Not only do numerous US and non- US laws hold an employee personally liable for certain statutes occurring outside the US, but civil law countries do not recognize a business judgment rule defense to personal liability. Think you or others in your organization might be exposed but don’t know how to proceed? This comprehensive discussion will use hypothetical scenarios to teach you how to counsel your staff about personal liability issues, how to set up legal safeguards to avoid those liabilities, and how to deal with ethical issues related to employees’ personal liability issues vs. your duty as counsel to the company.
Annual Meeting 2006: Corporations face a wide variety of labor and employment laws. These vary significantly from state-to-state, often are contradictory, and sometimes are counter-intuitive. The sheer volume of statutes, regulations, and court decisions makes it very difficult for employers to understand the range of legal obligations that exist. The result is that your company may unwittingly be close to violating‚ or may already have violated‚ a law you did not even know about. Our panel of labor experts will guide you through the minefield of lesser-known employment laws that can wreak havoc in the workplace and correct employment law myths many take as truth.
Annual Meeting 2006: This perennial Annual Meeting favorite is sure to deliver in 2006! Our expert panelists will continue the tradition of providing updates on the latest securities law developments. Learn what policies have been adopted and what is under construction. Plus take home practical advice on how you and your organization can comply with changes in the law and regulations.
Annual Meeting 2006: The Fair Labor Standards Act imposes stringent requirements on employers to classify employees properly, and then to treat both exempt and non-exempt employees appropriately. With class action suits under the FLSA on the rise in recent years, you need to review your company’s pay practices to ensure that your company is not in violation of these guidelines. Take this opportunity to receive an overview of the wage and hour laws that result in the most class action suits and learn how to proactively conduct wage and hour audits to uncover errors and correct them before plaintiffs attorneys come knocking.
Annual Meeting 2006: As quantitative management approaches become more common, we hear that it’s all about the numbers! How do you translate the value and worth of your small law department into something quantifiable? Better yet, how can you use the numbers to your benefit? Come and share your thoughts with our panel of experienced veterans on how to communicate your results in a way that the number crunchers will understand.
Annual Meeting 2006: So you’ve gone in-house. This is an exciting change, but it is only the beginning. Early impressions are important. Your in-house success will be affected by the impression you make with your colleagues, boss, and management during your first year. This program will include practical advice from in-house counsel who have lived through that first year. Learn from their wins and their mistakes how to make a great impression your first year.
Annual Meeting 2006: Have employees who work in California? Then you know the list of employment regulations the state imposes on businesses operating within its borders can be daunting to the uninitiated. Our panel of seasoned CA labor counsel will present their list of the top 10 things an employer should know when doing business in the state including quirky provisions of the CA Labor Code, wage and hour laws, who are protected parties under CA discrimination laws, and much more.
Annual Meeting 2006: New international conventions and an increase in the number of prosecutions, record-breaking fines, ethical investigations, and jail terms all mean that you and your company cannot afford not to understand the laws that operate in this area. Don’t let your company get into a questionable position. Learn the law you need now in order to properly counsel your client. Our international experts versed in corrupt practice dealings will provide an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, OECD Convention on Corrupt Practices, and the UN Convention Against Corruption and guidance on due diligence of contractors and agents, and doing business in high risk countries. There will also be a discussion of the intricate ethical issues lawyers face when operating in the global arena.
Annual Meeting 2006: In-house counsel are charged with assessing and managing legal risks. How do you work with the organization’s sales team to meet your goal and theirs? In other words, how do you avoid becoming the sales prevention department? Issue spotting and good communication up will save you time in the end. Learn methods to manage the sales contract process, teach your clients to use your expertise more efficiently, and maintain contract integrity.
Annual Meeting 2006: Alternative work arrangements are growing in popularity in the business world as a means of addressing quality of life issues, environmental concerns, employee retention, and gaining a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. One the other hand, telecommuting arrangements create a whole new set of legal issues. Our panel of in-house will explore the various issues relating to alternative work arrangements including telecommuting, job sharing, and part-time work. Learn the ins and outs so you can intelligently address the questions should your company wish to offer alternative work arrangements including the pros and cons of such arrangements, both for the employer as well as the employee.
Annual Meeting 2006: Whether you are new to in-house or new to the field of technology law, this program will address the essential legal issues you must be able to spot in order to protect your company. Our panel of experts will discuss the hottest topics including doing business online, consumer privacy, developing and protecting IP, licensing, and implementing complex technology systems. Take home a basic checklist of the do's and don'ts and more importantly, a list of solutions to address these issues.
Annual Meeting 2006: How can you grow and succeed in your own career? How can you help your department and each of your colleagues realize their potential? What leadership opportunities are available to enrich the experience and extend the expertise of members of the legal department? As a legal manager, you deal with these and many other similar issues on a daily basis. Our panel of department leaders will share practical advice on such topics as how to continue to motivate valuable individual contributors who don't wish to take on management responsibilities, identifying human resource skills that are essential for motivating lawyers, ways to deal with the overload of work when no more resources are available, and how to develop leaders - both within yourself and in those who report to you.
Supplement to Program 503 at ACC's 2006 Annual Meeting. Includes information about Insolvency procedures in different countries.
ACC's 2003 Annual Meeting presents a look at Shortcuts Through the Immigration & Expatriate Maze for Employees
Presented at ACCA/GCCA European chapter 2002 Annual Meeting.
This program was presented at the ACCA/GCCA European Chapter 2002 Annual meeting.
Presented at ACCA/GCCA European chapter 2002 Annual Meeting. Presented as part of the program "The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention."
This program was presented at the ACC/GCCA 2002 Annual Meeting.
Presented at the Global Corporate Counsel Association 2002 Annual Meeting in France. The program titled: WHAT EVERY IN-HOUSE LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
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Compliance programmes are a requirement for prudent management of any organisation today. This paper explains why this statement is true by assessing how the non-compliance risk affects companies, and investigates how they can prevent or reduce this kind of business risk. Present at the European Chapter's annual meeting.
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Intellectual Property Year in Review
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Examining the Impact of the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act
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