This QuickCounsel reviews some of the issues related to fluid trademarks and how in-house counsel can avoid some of the inherent risk.

This is a sample agreement of sale with attached lease to purchaser.

This is a sample code of business conduct and ethics policy.

A driving reason for our evolution from the American Corporate Counsel Association to the Association of Corporate Counsel was a desire to be more inclusive of our growing membership outside of the United States. This strategic move was designed to benefit all of our members, as more and more companies—regardless of their location—were engaging in cross-border and global operations. And over the past five years, ACC has diversified its resources and services to address these needs.

This is a report on EU e-marketing requirements.

In-house counsel’s increased strategic and business-focused responsibilities frequently result in greater challenges to corporate privilege claims. Attorneys and corporations need to take precautions in all forms of communications to preserve attorney-client privilege.

This program is designed to give in-house counsel advising businesses in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) states a better understanding of the laws and business dynamics of the region. Issues to be covered include opportunities for investment to and from the region; regional variations and Dubai as a hub; contractual issues and joint ventures; disputes and arbitration; Islamic finance; anti-bribery and corruption; diligence and know your customer (KYC); Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and sanctions; and cultural understanding for those from outside the region.

How to get more for less: how to manage a small legal department for maximum efficiency on a modest budget. This session will share best practices and practical tips on: the practical aspects of staffing (range of positions, non-legal positions, outsourcing); budgeting (templates, budgeting for litigation, cost allocation, common budget busters); research options (Lexis Nexis, Practical Law, ACC, other knowledge management systems) and technology tools (systems for small departments, cloud services, video conferencing, e-signature systems, systems that allow you to work from anywhere).

Sound marks, holographic marks, three dimensional marks, scent marks and other non-traditional trademarks have become an important means for marketing departments to build and exploit their company’s brand — in addition to logos, phrases and other more traditional marks. In-house counsel need to stay informed about developments in non-traditional marks in order to keep up with business realities and protect their company’s interests. Many countries have regimes that regulate non-traditional marks, and understanding the procedures required to protect a brand’s unique shapes, sounds and smells can provide an important competitive advantage. This program will address: (1) the types of non-traditional marks that may currently be registered, and what lies ahead; (2) clearance procedures; (3) applications to register; and (4) enforcement proceedings.

There are positive rewards for teambuilding, but with hectic workdays, the concept is often only revisited during retreats or special events. This article discusses new ways of thinking about the concept and offers suggestions for bringing it into your office.

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

This article focuses on the main vulnerabilities and best practices in data protection - a view from the inside.

This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.

How many times have you reviewed outside counsel invoices in shock at just how much two firm lawyers can cost? Do you find yourself wondering, 'Why do things have to be this way, and can I do anything else to lower the bills?' In the first installment of this three-part series, the author examines what it is about law firm organization and culture that truly drives up costs, and lays the foundation for the tools to revamp your relationship with your outside counsel that are discussed in parts two and three.

Being able to juggle the responsibilities of being a busy in-house counsel and an active family member can prove to be especially difficult for a women. In this interview, Colleen Kotyk Vossler, associate group counsel at BearingPoint, Inc., explains how she has been able to reach a harmonious life and work balance and how each individual must do so in their own personalized way.

This annual Look Before You Leap survey looks at how companies are using background/integrity checks to better manage the risks inherent in investments and new business relationships outside the United States. In addition, this year’s survey also addressed how companies are complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) and the challenges they face. Companies with robust due diligence and strong internal controls are usually less likely to encounter unforeseen problems in their overseas business activities. This survey is designed to help your company as it manages these complex issues.

Part of 2009 Annual Meeting Program Materials for Session 407.

This session is designed to benefit every corporate attorney from the entry level associate G.C. to the experienced G.C. as it argues for a radically different perspective of the Legal Department within the modern corporate structure.

This InfoPAKSM provides a roadmap for developing a cost-savings strategy that delivers both immediate and sustainable results. It has three main sections: (1) Identification of Cost Savings Opportunities; (2) Implementing the Strategy; and (3) Sustaining Results.

In this presentation the presenter exposes the factors in-house counsel should consider when deciding to opt for arbitration vs. litigation or vice-versa.

This is a checklist of the ten things you should know about debunking EU data protection reform.

This QuickCounsel reviews some options for structuring multinational software licences and considers key issues that vendors and customers need to address in the licence agreement.

This article explores the use of alternative working patterns in a number of jurisdictions around the globe. In particular, we look at Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US.

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In this article you can find five tips for small legal departments to build an effective international compliance program.

The author discuses the international implications of Dodd-Frank and other multinational investigations on in-house counsel.