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.
It’s no secret that technology has encroached upon the legal realm and how lawyers do business. But did you know that keeping up with new technology has become an ethical issue? Attorneys are ethically obligated to competently represent their clients, and “keeping up” with technology is an integral part of that duty.
Whether it’s plaintiff’s attorneys or the federal or state government, the healthcare industry is under constant scrutiny and attack. Join experienced in-house and outside healthcare counsel explain the current trends, what might be looming on the horizon, and what you should do if an investigator knocks on your door.
A panel of experienced in-house Legal and HR professionals will lead an interactive, roundtable session covering advanced topics such as: implications of Ricci on affirmative action and efforts to mitigate/resolve disparate impact issues; linkages between general Diversity programs and OFCCP/AAP programs; labor law implications of employee networks; and, legal implications of metric targets and other common methods of inspiring/holding management accountable to lead diversity.
This presentation will focus on the internal theft of information or money. Attendees will walk through important decision points regarding hiring practices, electronic investigations, and prosecutorial and insurance considerations. By the end of the program, attendees will be able to a) identify key hiring background issues; b) understand the differing goals and pitfalls arising from internal theft investigations; c) appreciate the advantages and ramifications of electronic monitoring of employees; and d) describe issues that impact insurance coverage for losses and expenses.
Provides an overview of recent National Labor Relations Board developments. Includes an overview of NLRB structure, powers, developments making union organization easier, and employee rights notice posting requirements.
This document explains what the EEOC wants from you, the proper way to respond to a discrimination charge, and how to obtain information from the EEOC.
This Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training course will help you understand and recognize discrimination and harassment and deal with it appropriately. It will address the following issues: (1) Why do you need to be concerned about discrimination, harassment and retaliation? (2) What are the key laws and policies that you need to be aware of? (3) What must you do to comply with these laws and policies?
Join the panelists as they act out different leave and accommodation situations (taken from case law and real life examples) to demonstrate how employers should and should not respond to such requests.
A multitude of issues can arise during the term of a real estate lease and/or at the expiration of a lease term that require in-house counsel to get involved. Many of these issues can be more complex than one would imagine, can cost your company unnecessary money and are often not fully addressed in the lease agreement.