Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.

Join ACC

Search Filters
  • Material Types
  • Sources
  • Interest Areas
  • Collections
  • Regions
  • Audiences

Corporate practitioners new to in-house will benefit greatly from this conflicts of interest primer. We'll take an in-depth, corporate setting view of the subject and focus on best practices for resolving conflict issues raised by Sarbanes-Oxley and other relevant governance, legal, and compliance requirements. Our experts address the significance of the conflicts issues in the corporate world and best practices for resolving the matter should it arise.

Many compliance and intellectual property issues faced by corporations require the use of outside private investigation firms. The ethical rules that apply to counsel engaging private investigators need to be considered along with the boundaries of acceptable activity and use of resources. There are also practical aspects to the engagement and management of private investigation firms to ensure compliance with the law and the avoidance of liability and embarrassment to the company and its directors and officers.

In today's business world almost nothing is more important than hiring the right person. Hiring the right person means pre-employment screening and background checks are imperative! Employers are responsible for ensuring: the accuracy of information provided by an applicant, meeting your employer required obligations within the hiring process, preventing turn over, and eliminating employer liability within the hiring process. Failure to conduct appropriate pre-employment screening measures can lead to significant liability and risks.

Prosecutors call it "three hots and a cot." Others call it "Club Fed." No matter what it’s called, today’s prosecutorial zeal often has one common goal: corporate officers leaving the executive suite for an eight by ten cell. The risks of running a business in today’s environment are far greater than the already formidable downside of potential business failure, and even unintentional missteps can result in a costly investigation, an enforcement proceeding, or a criminal indictment.

Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs.

Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs.

Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs.

In recent years, record numbers of companies have faced the challenges of restating financials for past periods. Included among them is addressing the legal and accounting issues directly involved in restating the financials, while managing the involvement of regulators and enforcement officials, as well as the expectations of stakeholders such as shareholders and employees. Join our panel of in-house experts who have been through the process as they share their observations about how the process can be made more manageable.

The Digital Revolution has made copying easier and transmitting copies simpler. As copyright law meets the personal computer and the Internet, join us for a discussion on making sure your company is up to this 21st century legal challenge.

This course is about the legal ramifications of and how to set executive compensation in a non-profit organization. Our panel of nonprofit specialists will examine compensation issues facing nonprofit executives and board members. Learn how to determine appropriate compensation and the consequences of providing compensation to board members for certain executive activities.

Subscribe to Compliance & Ethics
ACC
ACC Global Headquarters
1001 G Street NW
Suite 300W
Washington, D.C. 20001 USA

Contact Directory

Explore ACC
Privacy & Other Policies © 1998-2026, Association of Corporate Counsel. All Rights Reserved.