This issue includes articles on class actions, employment, and tax issues in Canada.
This program will feature interactive discussion with the audience to include such questions as: Does my license cover use on servers? How does virtualization affect everything? What do you do with source code? Are source code escrows helpful? What about escrows for software as a service (SaaS)? What is the effect of the trend limiting liability of vendors for intellectual property infringement? What is the effect of open-source software incorporated into a commercial product? What effect is the American Law Institute's Principles of the Law of Software Contracts having? What else do I need to worry about?
The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community, May 2007
The movers & shakers
A survey polling general counsels as to whom the general counsel the reported. Provides information regarding when the general counsel is more likely to report to the CEO, CFO, or President of the company.
The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community
When a significant data breach happens, first responders face significant challenges under extreme pressure. This panel will provide an overview of the current environment in which data breaches are addressed in litigation and regulatory investigations. The panelists will walk you through what happens behind the scenes when a potential breach is identified, investigated and notified and the ensuing regulatory investigations and class action litigation proceedings. Having provided a real-world perspective, the panel will then discuss effective ways to prepare now, so that your company is ready to handle a breach situation well. Panelists will provide concrete examples of measures taken in advance of a breach that make a difference when it happens, including evaluating exposures, reserving and insurance to protect the bottom line; managing vendors and coordinating with others when sensitive data is shared and effective ways to keep your board informed about cybersecurity.
This top ten shows how companies that design, manufacture, distribute, or sell consumer products are increasingly vulnerable to consumer fraud class action litigation.
This article shows how recent enforcement shows the importance of encrypting mobile devices containing protected health information.
Review these event contract considerations and checklists for: Identifying the Location, Contract Review
Of course you’ve written a resume before, but what about a resume for a general counsel job? For a multinational position? For expert tips on how to fine-tune your resume, read more here.
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 brief article provides an overview of the cultural values that shape interpersonal communications.
A detailed presentation containing graphs, charts, and checklists on developing a global business mindset.
This is a sample employment agreement between the company and is executive.
Congratulations to the first class of lawyers who successfully completed the requirements of the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program.
These are top 10 things life sciences companies need to know about the FCPA.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses obligations to pay for unsolicited products that are sent to offices under US law. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the New to In-house and Law Department Management ACC Networks.*
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