Creating and implementing a compliance program can seem like a looming prospect for any small legal department. However, don’t get intimidated by the process. By following the “10 Hallmarks for a Successful Compliance Program,” in-house counsel can implement a system that effectively safeguards against compliance risk, without breaking the budget in the process.
Contract boilerplate - choice-of-law, forum selection, integration, severability and survival clauses - are standard and necessary provisions in employment agreements. These clauses are so common that they're often recycled from one agreement to the next - sometimes with just a few keyboard clicks. But beware: Dangers may be lurking in these commonly used provisions.
This is a sample master services agreement between a company and supplier.
Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Everyday operations for the past few years have been continually disrupted, keeping legal and compliance teams running after fires â often moving from one crisis to the next with legal being seen as responsible for managing these crises. How do the cumulative effects of living in a VUCA world impact the legal team and how do you build long-term endurance within the team so that turnover is ameliorated? How can we better prepare for the unpredictable? This session will address the subtle art of resolving conflict with the business by providing practical ideas, such as, using diplomacy and bringing your allies to the table.
Generously brought to you by ACC Europe
This program originally aired on May 9, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
What are the potential ethical issues raised in the use of ChatGPT and other AI programs, and how do these intersect with companies' legal, privacy, data security, and code of conduct practices and concerns?
Exits from Indian companies can be intricate transactions that require careful planning, preparation, and execution. In this Webcast, we will explore best practices and strategies for navigating the complexities of exits through public markets and M&A. We will discuss key considerations and challenges, lessons learned from successful deals, common mistakes to avoid, valuation techniques and current trends in the market, and tips and techniques for negotiating optimal results. This Webcast will provide valuable insights to help you optimize your exit strategy from direct and indirect Indian investments.
This program originally aired on August 10, 2023 Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co.
The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse within the legal profession is well known. South Carolina attorney Will Jordan personalizes the statistics by sharing his experience with anxiety and depression. Using a storytelling format, Will describes how he came to recognize his mental health struggles, how he tried (unsuccessfully) to cure them, and how, over the years, he has learned to cope with them. Will seeks to decrease the stigma around mental health issues in the legal profession and to provide encouragement and resources for lawyers suffering from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.
This panel will feature the following speaker:
Will JordanChief, Civil DivisionUnited States Attorney's Office District of South Carolina (Bio) |
The panel will discuss the top trending topics and things to know in IP law. The topics will cover a wide range of areas of interest for in-house counsel related to IP matters: from the latest developments in the law, to how to think about AI and the metaverse as, to dealing with the UPC and China, to how court transitions might affect your approach to IP protection.
This program originally aired on September 20, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Generously brought to you by ACC Intellectual Property Network
This program originally aired on January 24, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Presented by:
Helena Ledic
Associate General Counsel and Senior Director
CSC Global
Gemma Dreher
VP and Managing Counsel
TD Bank
Kent Schoen
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Fynn Credit
Brian Campbell
CLO (former)
DHI Group
This program originally aired on January 24, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Presented by:
Paven Malhotra
Partner
Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Matan Shacham
Partner
Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Julia Greenberg
Associate
Keker, Van Nest & Peters
This program originally aired on July 17, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Presented by:
Amit Rahane
Partner
EY Forensic & Integrity Service Practice
Nick Jones,
Director
EY Forensic & Integrity Services Practice
Russell Hunter
Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Clear Channel
Kyrill Farbmann
European Compliance Director
McDonalds
This program originally aired on Sept. 9, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
In the companion cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, the US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unconstitutional. Although the decision primarily deals with higher education, it also has potential implications for employers across all industries. Join us for a discussion on what those implications are, what we see for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and our recommendations for what employers should do to stay on top of this constantly shifting landscape.
Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis
This program originally aired on September 26, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
After a six-year journey, India's digital personal data protection law has arrived. Corporate houses need to brace themselves to adapt to this brand new regime which seeks to balance individual privacy, with the growing data-driven needs of a digital business world. This session with Khaitan & Co will decode and discuss the various facets and the practical implications of the new regulation and shed light on some critical deviations from the GDPR standards.
Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co.
Net zero and ESG commitments are on the rise as they are key for companies who wish to credibly display their sustainability ambitions. By doing so, companies come under the scrutiny of regulators, NGOs and citizens and greenwashing concerns are easily raised. In this session, we will talk about the impact of sustainability commitments from a disclosure and reporting standpoint but also how you, as an in-house counsel can act to drive net zero commitments.
This panel features the following speakers:
Tony Zelle General Counsel Earth Law Center (Bio) |
Anca Plovie Lead ESG Counsel Global, Nokia (Bio) |
Munir Hassan Partner, Head of Energy & Climate Change CMS UK (Bio) |
Generously brought to you by ACC Europe
This program originally aired on May 3, 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Presented in partnership with Law Department Management Network and the Northeast Chapter:
Change is hard and as in-house counsel, you are pulled in many directions. Buy-in on anything from new technologies to new or improved processes often feels impossible. This course will remind you that sometimes you need to slow down to speed up. Adopting these process improvement disciplines will enable you and your team to efficiently move through the steps of identifying, analyzing, and improving existing processes. Then, change management techniques can help with communicating the impacts of those improvements to all those who are directly impacted in a way that that creates collective ownership of a new or improved process. When the right projects are identified and optimized, the right change management approach can be executed to influence the right people, lead to meaningful outcomes for the business and free up more time of your to engage on strategic matters.
In this program, attendees will:
Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Of the number of legal issues companies and their in-house counsel face in their day-to-day, environmental considerations may not be a primary focus. However, with the recent uptick in enforcement and renewed focus on environmental policy and regulation at the local, state, and federal level, businesses who don't act to protect themselves could face potential legal ramifications: fines, lawsuits, and negative public perception as well as a possible risk to bottom line profitability.
Join ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond for an informative webinar focusing on three major environmental issues affecting businesses in New England today, including:
Generously sponsored by ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond PC
Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Join us for honest sharing of stories of three special ACCNJ members and their retirement plan successes and difficulties in our open discussion around topics pertaining to retirement. It is never too early to start planning, even if in thought! ACCNJ wants its retired members to stay engaged and wants to help you plant the seed to grow at any stage in your career.
Brought to you in collaboration with ACC New Jersey
Transform the way you interact with the business, from firefighter to oracle, by understanding how to support the direction the company is heading in while balancing its day-to-day business needs through customer support.
Generously brought to you by ACC Europe
This program originally aired on 27 April 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Come experience a virtual fireside chat between Caroline Cox, Chief Legal, Governance & External Affairs Officer, BHP, and Prabir Chakrabarty, the Association of Corporate Counsel's Director of Corporate and CLO Engagement.
Get inspired and learn firsthand the journey of a CLO who leads a team of more than 450 professionals across Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia and oversees BHP's Legal, Governance, Ethics and Compliance, Sustainability and Public Policy, Audit, Social Value, and Corporate Affairs Functions.
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