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Attend part one of this two-part session and learn practical strategies for reducing insurance and litigation costs with the right insurance policies, including 10 strategies you can implement now. This panel discussion will include basic strategies for in-house counsel to employ to reduce insurance costs based on the company's litigation risk profile.

There are now four generations of lawyers at work on your corporate matters. This presentation and panel discussion on generational differences in the legal profession will be an informative and interactive opportunity to learn exactly what the different generations are, how they differ in work styles and perspectives, the interesting challenges that arise when they interact and ways in which organizations can leverage the creativity that arises from generational diversity.

Strategic alliances in various forms have long been a useful tool for entities looking to leverage the expertise, reputation, market position, capital or other resources of potential alliance partners. In the current economic climate, strategic alliances represent a potentially attractive alternative to acquisitions or capital-intensive initiatives or projects undertaken by a single entity. For those currently engaged in strategic alliances, however, the current economic circumstances may exacerbate issues with a failing alliance partner or a failing strategic alliance.

With control over the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives, Democratic leaders have promised an aggressive agenda of employment law reforms in 2009. This program will provide an in-depth analysis of new employment laws and regulations (enacted, proposed or under development) to which your companies will need to respond. Topics will include pay discrimination reforms, card check legislation, civil rights reforms, FMLA expansion and paid sick leave bills, OSHA proposals, immigration reforms, and limitations on arbitration agreements.

A principal goal in contract drafting should be avoiding the ambiguity that leads to conflict and litigation. In this session, you will consider real-life examples of disputes over ambiguous agreements, and get practical tips and solutions to avoid complications and litigation. Topics that will be addressed include settlement agreements, arbitration and dispute resolution clauses, intellectual property licenses, bankruptcy and ipso facto and insolvency clauses, and independent contractor and commission and bonus agreements.

This panel will address the hottest tax and legal issues affecting attorneys serving nonprofit organizations. It will provide a practical update of the case law, and new statutory and regulatory developments. Bring your latest issues and discuss practical solutions you can take back to the office.

With the steady increase of cross-national relationships in virtually every industry, it is inevitable that a domestic company, irrespective of size, will at some point face a cross-border bankruptcy matter. Consideration of this international component is critical for the in-house practitioner to effectively protect the client when structuring transactions. When the inevitable cross-border insolvency arises, a basic knowledge of the applicable rules will be equally critical to minimize the interruption to operations and potential loss of revenue.

We probably remember grandma's rotary phone that’s now considered an antique. Moving into the 21st century, your company is most likely using or planning to use voice over IP, or VOIP technology. This cost-saving version of the telephone presents exciting technological possibilities, yet poses serious global regulatory pitfalls for the unwary. This panel is directed at the essential strategies, tips and traps that in-house counsel –– at both current and future VOIP-enabled customers, service providers and technology licensors should know.

Over the last 10 years companies have struggled with the structure of their ethics and compliance programs, including where they should be placed within the corporate structure (in the legal department or elsewhere?), to whom they should report (GC? Internal Auditor? CEO?), and the relationship of compliance staff to in-house counsel (including whether they should even be the in-house counsel). The struggle continues.

When public companies get into trouble, very frequently it is for a violation of the securities laws. Its not a topic to be messed with. The liability is significant. The issues are complicated. The impact can be mind boggling. Don't be uninformed. Must know information for lawyers who are new to in-house or to the securities arena.

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