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The Data Protection Directive requires anyone who handles personal information to comply with a number of important principles. Among them: ensure that the personal information is lawfully processed, accurate and up to date, processed in line with the individual’s rights, secure and not transferred to other countries without adequate protection.

This session will give you an introduction into the complexities of electronic discovery. It will provide you with some suggested practical tips and watch-outs. It will put E-discovery in the total context of document and data management in general within a global corporation. Following this session you should be able to identify most pitfalls if faced with E-discovery and know what to do and how to (proactively) minimize risk and efforts in dealing with it.

This ACC CLO ThinkTank Executive Report highlights key takeaways and discussion highlights from a recent ACC CLO ThinkTank session on "Taking Charge of Escalating Law Firm Costs-Connecting Costs with Value."

Learn the what, when, who and how of records retention in litigation and non-litigation settings. The discussion centers on when a records hold order should be issued; what the hold order contain, how it should be implemented, and processes to make sure that the hold order is being complied with throughout an organization. The panel discusses real-life scenarios and provides insight into the dangers of not having a records retention program.

A quick Internet search reveals that there are several paralegal organizations and places where you can earn a certificate or degree. If you want to be one, you can. But, where do you acquire good writing skills? How do you edit something a lawyer has written without straining the relationship? Who teaches those "soft skills" or tips on
improving "emotional intelligence"? Lawyers live by lists, so consequently, do you? Find out 20 ways to improve your communication skills with your boss
and your organization.

The employment relationship is a complex and knotty area of the law with a rapidly changing backdrop. With such a dizzying array of employee rights and workplace laws applicable to employers, do you have the necessary tools to protect your company from liability? Learn effective methods to manage employee leave, wage and hour compliance, practical considerations for pre-employment screening and employment verification, useful strategies in drafting employment manuals and non-competition
agreements, and the legal implications of employee benefits and other human resources matters.

As intellectual property becomes increasingly important to a company's overall business strategy and performance, it is essential to understand the legal approaches to establishing a sophisticated IP regime through the efficient use of limited resources. This session discusses a variety of IP legal issues that your company is likely to face. It includes topics such as on-line IP asset management, practical approaches

Just as the role of the in-house general counsel has evolved to keep pace with the changing legal and business landscape, the role of in-house paralegals has evolved as well. In-house paralegals are frequently called upon to perform diverse and multi-faceted tasks that reflect the dynamic responsibilities of in-house lawyers. This requires a deeper understanding of in-house responsibilities such as the conflict between giving legal advice and business advice. This program specifically tailored for paralegals presents new and emerging trends within the profession.

Whether you are an in-house counsel in a large legal department or a solo practitioner in a small corporation, chances are that at some point your company will get sued. What steps can you take to prepare for the potentiality of a lawsuit and how should you respond if the litigation process is triggered?

Program Materials: Outline with sample model. Articles on business relationship

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