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A media expert and counsel who've had experience in media interaction will discuss when "no comment" might be the best answer to a press inquiry and what to do when it isn't. Discussion also will cover how to make that decision, what kind of messages are effective and how to send effective messages.

Natural and man-made disasters are now foreseeable events. The events of September 11, 2001 and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have made it clear that disasters can have a debilitating effect upon a corporation. Having a business continuity plan which is updated regularly can help any company struck by disaster steady itself and return to normal business in a reduced period of time. Learn what you as a lawyer can do to develop an effective plan for your organization so that the company is prepared for and can survive a disaster.

As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defence or corporate "spokesmodel" in a crisis situation. When press or regulators come knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session focused on what to do in a crisis, how to handle a media call, what you should or should not provide a regulator in a dawn raid, and much more.

Crisis Management and dealing with regulators and the media is discussed further in this program material

This material contains the pertinent points to handling a corporate crisis properly.

This material discusses the tips for handling the legislative landscape, managing employee personal information, dealing with customer information, and breach response strategy.

Presented at ACC’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Selected Topics in Labor/Employment Law

Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Internal Marketing of Legal Services for Insurance Staff Counsel

A brief survey of advertising law. Includes analysis of the role of the FTC, relevant legislation, legal limits of certain advertising, and other helpful information.

Whether you have a multi-million dollar advertising campaign or a basic website, your company is engaging in commercial speech. Regardless of industry or company size, bodies of law govern all of your business communications: defamation, commercial disparagement and false advertising. From the sales person in a one-on-one encounter with a prospective customer, to the billboard showcasing your latest product line, statements about your products and those of your competitors could create tremendous risks for your organization.

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