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Visit ACC's COVID-19 Resource Center for In-house Counsel (Global and Regional Resources regarding the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic)

Explore ACC's selection of global, regional, and country-focused resources to help in-house counsel navigate legal, business and career issues arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus / 2019-nCov) crisis.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Nonprofit Organizations, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Compliance and Ethics, Health Law, Government, Financial Services, Environmental, Energy and Public Utility, Employment and Labor, Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: Global, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia

This CLE program breaks down the core principles every corporate counsel and risk manager should master, with a particular focus on contract drafting, claims handling, and negotiation. The presenters will explore some frequent mistakes that trip up even seasoned practitioners. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies, insights, and tools to keep their internal clients covered.

AGENDA
2:30 – 3:00pm:  Registration/Networking
3:00 – 3:45pm:  Background on Insurance in Corporate Asset Protection
3:45 – 4:15pm:  Role of insurance in contracting and corporate transactions
4:15 – 5:00pm:  Common mistakes and how to avoid them 
5:00 - 6:00pm:  Networking reception

LOCATION
Creekside Restaurant
8803 Brecksville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141

PARKING
Free onsite parking is available.

CREDITS
2.0 CLE (This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 total general CLE hours)

SPEAKERS
Shumaker
P. Wesley Lambert, Partner
Amanda M. Leffler, Akron Managing Partner

In-house Counsel
Jennifer L. Stueber, Senior Legal Counsel, Swagelok

Note: At the Northeast Ohio (ACC NEO) chapter level, event sponsors/hosts are provided the name, title, and company of all attendees. ACC NEO never provides or sells member emails, phone numbers, or addresses to sponsors or any other external audiences.

Attendees must abide by ACC NEO's Event Code of Conduct.

QUESTIONS
Contact neoh@accglobal.com

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE - The Woodlands Location
Navigating the Minefield - Indemnity and Insurance in Commercial Contracts
October 28, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Churrasco's - The Woodlands

Companies frequently rely on contractual indemnity and additional insured clauses to manage and allocate risk, but aligning the two can be challenging. We will discuss real-world scenarios and cases illustrating common failures of indemnity and additional insured clauses and tips for negotiating and drafting them to ensure they perform as intended when a loss occurs. Because October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we will also address cyber risks and the growing importance of cyber insurance.

Replacement Cost Insurance Coverage in Turbulent Times
Charles P. Edwards (Barnes & Thornburg)
6 pages

The concept of replacement cost — sometimes referred to as “new for old”— seems simple, but issues often arise over the calculation and various policy terms and conditions. This article provides an overview of replacement cost insurance coverage.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Region: United States
Navigating the Choppy Waters of Indemnification
Charles P. Edwards, (Barnes & Thornburg)
6 pages

Many types of contracts require one party to indemnify another for first-party losses or against claims made by third parties.

The indemnity obligation also may be imposed by law in the absence of a contractual obligation. This article discusses some of the most important considerations related to indemnification.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Insurance
Region: Global
International Comparative Legal Guide to Insurance & Reinsurance 2025
Global Legal Group
207 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations around the world.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Insurance
Region: Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macau, Norway, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

CLINIC-IN-A-BOX® PROGRAM – INSURANCE AND MANAGING RISK FOR NONPROFITS


Use your business skills to provide pro bono while earning CLE credit!

AGENDA:

  • 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Introductions
  • 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Receive training on insurance policy and risk considerations for nonprofits. Obtain CLE credit for the training portion of the clinic.
  • 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Break
  • 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Meet with representatives of a nonprofit organization to review their insurance policies.  Receive support from the attorney trainers, as needed, who will remain on hand throughout the clinic.

Professional liability coverage is provided for all participating attorneys.

To volunteer, please provide your contact information and practice specialty by Friday, February 28, 2025. Questions?  Call ACC Northeast Executive Director, Julie Duffy at (617) 480-8413.

Abuse and discrimination claims, climate change, and forever chemicals are only a few examples of how corporate America is under attack from new liabilities. More and more, companies must count on insurance companies for assistance, all while insurance companies are under pressure to deny coverage. This session will examine the insurance trends in 2024 regarding these new liabilities and provide meaningful insights and analyses for any company seeking to recover insurance proceeds or deciding what coverage it should buy.

Presented in cooperation with Anderson Kill P.C.

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
Ten Things Every In-House Lawyer Should Know About Texas Insurance Law
August 12, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

This presentation will cover key issues in Texas insurance law to help in-house counsel maximize insurance coverage, avoid common pitfalls, and manage their company’s exposure. For example, we will discuss the duty of loyalty owed by insurer-appointed defense counsel and how to effectively manage that relationship. We will also address best practices for managing claims under liability and first-party insurance policies, and your company’s rights under the Texas Insurance Code. 

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