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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.

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE
Spring Cleaning...Up Your Contracts
May 21, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Brennan's

“Spring Cleaning…Up Your Contracts” will explore best practices for drafting and negotiating agreements with litigation in mind.  We’ll consider recent updates to Texas law and the potential impacts of routine provisions, including liquidated damages provisions, arbitration agreements, venue selection provisions, and more. Focusing on the ever-evolving legal landscape in Texas and the upcoming implementation of the Texas business courts, attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to tackle agreements to best meet their business goals and position themselves when/if litigation ensues.

Event Agenda:
11:30 am - 12:00 - Check In and Networking
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Program
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - "Office Hours" for Q&A

Global Legal Group
250 pages

This guide provides in-house counsel, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a practical insight into cartel enforcement policy and procedure, including leniency/amnesty regimes, administrative settlement, sanctions and appeals.

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Region: Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, European Union, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

This 1-hour session focuses on the essential issues that in-house counsel needs to know to advise on these issues, and to manage litigation together with external counsel.  

Drafting and litigating employment agreements represent ever-present and challenging issues for any employer and, consequently, for in-house counsel. The law is constantly evolving and less-than-cutting-edge drafting and terms can lead to problems in enforceability and litigation.   

You will hear about the latest learnings and insights from the courts and practice on the most pressing issues relating to your employment contracts, including:  

Termination clauses  

Restrictive covenants 

Independent contractor vs. employment relationships, and, 

Fixed term vs. indefinite term contracts. 

ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE
International Arbitration: Key Issues to Take into Account When Considering International Arbitration & Negotiating the Arbitration Clause
April 23, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Willie G's

Join us for a panel focusing on key considerations when using an international arbitration clause.  We will discuss what are the key considerations taken into account when deciding to use an international arbitration clause and key issues to address when negotiating international arbitration previsions, things to watch out for and how to strategically review arbitration clauses in contracts, and the process of picking an arbitrator.

Join ACC Western PA at PNC Park for a day of learning and networking. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this event is perfect for in-house counsel. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network. Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Morning Session: 8:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Lunch: 12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. Afternoon Session: 1:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This program has been pre-approved for five hours of PA substantive CLE credit and one hour of PA ethics credit.
Global Legal Group
278 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide provides insight into the realities of international arbitration, highlighting market trends and legal developments as well as policy and strategic issues.

Topics covered include arbitration agreements, interim relief, arbitration awards, investment arbitration and decisions in 24 jurisdictions.

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Region: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
Global Legal Group
216 pages

This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.

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Region: Bermuda, British Virgin Isles, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

THIS PROGRAM IS FULLY HOSTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL!

 

ACC Colorado welcomes the Association of Corporate Counsel and this valuable program to the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado! 

 

Registration rates: https://www.acc.com/ccu/rates

 

Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

  • Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
  • Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
  • Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
  • Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.

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Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills.   

Complete Program Here

Why send your team?

Shorten your new in-house attorneys' learning curve and ensure they hit the ground running, contributing effectively from the start. Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. 

 

CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

  • Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
  • Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
  • Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
  • Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.
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