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Companies and employees might apply the “What happens in Vegas...” motto when using social media in the corporate environment; this mindset, however, could cause more than the proverbial hangover. From FLSA and NLRA violations to discrimination and harassment, many legal issues can potentially stem from unchecked social networking. Guide your client with a clear policy.
Over the course of two sessions, learn how to structure and implement an effective compliance program; review hallmark DOJ guidance and discuss the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and their application to corporate compliance programs; learn how to conduct a gap analysis and design a compliance program that fits your organization’s needs; learn about successful program-building strategies and how to avoid compliance program pitfalls; and learn how to measure the effectiveness of your program and conduct a compliance audit.
The data protection issues raised by outsourcing are important to
virtually every medium or large organization. Most have multiple service providers processing personal information on their behalfâ??a customerservice call center, a pensions/benefits administrator, a payroll administrator. And, an increasing number of organizations have at least some of their data processed offshore. The consequences of ignoring the related data protection issues are significant. It's not just reputational risks that are growing,
there are also legal exposures to fines and civil penalties. In this
article, the authors identify the most common data protection issues created by outsourcing and similar service provider arrangements, and suggest practical solutions for addressing them.
When there is credible evidence that senior corporate management has engaged in illegal activity, what is the responsibility of the chief legal officer (CLO)? Congress, through its enactment of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (SOX), has called upon CLOs in particular to be buffers against corporate abuse. This article addresses the limitations and failures of SOX, and suggests what can be done to empower CLOs.
The purpose of this ACC guide (InfoPAK) is to provide an overview of opportunities available as a result of Big Data — the ability to collect, process, and interpret massive amounts of information — in healthcare, and the U.S. regulatory regime that is in part driving such industry change. It provides an overview of the key US federal and state laws pertaining to the collection and secondary use of health data, and suggests strategies and best practices for addressing health privacy and data ownership concerns.
This QuickCounsel intends to clarify the process of creation of a localor foreign legal entity in Brazil.
The human resources ("HR") audit is a valuable tool in the in-house counsels risk management toolbox. It can help you to identify and correct weaknesses in HR practices and processes before someone mishandles or overlooks an employment situation, possibly giving rise to litigation. This article gives you practical pointers on how to launch an HR audit, specifically, how to make the business case to your company decision makers, how to select the people who will perform the audit, how to make the audit thorough and meaningful, and how to make effective use of what the audit reveals.
When it comes to defending a consumer class action suit — for deceptive promotion or false advertising — is expensive settlement the best option? Scores of companies have chosen this course, but another solution that does not involve extensive discovery and lengthy motions exists.
From the Senior Generation to Gen Y— this program will provide tools that not only assess personality characteristics, but also give you the resources that will enable you to work with the other generations more cohesively. What are the traits of the different generations — how do you have to change your management or legal style to better deal with these traits? How do you best communicate with a Baby Boomer versus someone from Gen Y— Facebook, Twitter or on the phone? What are the best ways to retain employees from the different generations?
This article explains whether private-sector employers are required to acknowledge federal holidays and provide premium holiday pay, it highlights Juneteenth National Independence Day and provides ways for companies to celebrate the holiday, and it summarizes federal contractor holiday pay requirements and religious accommodation obligations. Finally, this article underscores the importance of a holiday pay policy, identifies “do’s and don’ts” for holiday parties, and sets forth public-sector employer holiday pay requirements.
The majority of in-house counsel’s time and attention spent on contracts is often focused on the wording of the limitation-of-liability (LoL) clause. In the brave new world of big data, the significance of the LoL clause cannot be overstated. Although they cannot secure protection from all risks, they need not be leaky sieves.
As legal departments cut down on external spending, hiring freshman attorneys has become a popular, cost-saving alternative. Those freshman attorneys, however, may find that rushing into the corporate arena with little “real- world” experience can be quite overwhelming. Before taking that first step, heed the advice of someone who has walked that path.
The tools you need to be an efficient, effective corporate counsel.
This panel will focus on the first ninety days in-house as a model for
setting and achieving goals and measuring success that is applicable to
in-house counsel at any stage. Experts will address increasing
production in the counsel's office, managing outside projects, improving
value and reducing costs, engaging with client business groups to
identify important issues and benchmarking successes for those outside
the counsel's office.
In this article, learn more about the state of the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region during 2016.
You may be an accomplished orator, litigator or debater. In front of a captive audience of children, however, even the savviest speaker can feel pressure. This "Take Our Sons / Daughters to Work Day" veteran has outlined a tested - and - true formula for sure success.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses battle of the form situations between a seller's standard terms and conditions, and terms mentioned on the buyer's purchase order. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the IT, Privacy & eCommerce ACC Network.
Learn about the increasing regulatory pressure in the US, Europe, and Asia and the resulting compliance challenges regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance issues (ESG).
Guidance on transferring management/ownership of a company in Canada. Includes guidance on keeping business in the family or selling to an outsider.
Learn about developments from 2021 in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region (focus on Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam).
The wrap up of ACC's Engaging Your Network program celebrates and profiles the two most successful members.
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