Trademark protection regulations can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you aren't aware of the international protocols offering IP protection, plan to attend this informative session. Learn what can be protected internationally, options, and strategies for protecting trademarks, maintaining and enforcing your marks internationally, the value of certain trade conventions that govern protection, and how to establish an internal program to monitor international IP. By the end of this session, you will have gained a greater understanding of the basic strategies required to protect your company's IP in an international marketplace and avenues to follow in case of a dispute.
As you've navigated the course of your professional career, there have undoubtedly been times when you would have liked to have the advice of a woman lawyer who has been there, done that, and was willing to share. We've assembled an outstanding panel of women general counsel who are committed to offering that sounding board you've wanted and identifying ways to approach some of the unique challenges faced by women in-house counsel.
Tips for effective employee management. Includes review of successful fee management schemes, employee retention, and reviewing employee performance.
310 The Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Offensive & Defensive Uses
311 You Have a Code of Conduct - Now What? Running an Effective Compliance Program
An overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
A presentation on the effect of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the boardroom.
A presentation on how to protect yourself if your customer or your supplier is known to be having financial difficulties.
ACC's 2003 Annual Meeting presents a look at Shortcuts Through the Immigration & Expatriate Maze for Employees
This presentation covered evolving internet exposures facing companies, sound risk management practices, the evolution of internet liability insurance and interesting metrics.
An outline describing the process for arbitrations of commercial disputes.
This document includes examples of software licensing audit provisions as well as the benefits of managing your software assets and the potential risks relating to pirated software.
General information re: state ergonomics standards and OSHA.
Addresses legal issues unique to electronic contracting, including case law.
Overview of ERISA & how to implement an effective privacy & security program. Discusses the Eli Lilly enforcement action, fiduciary liability of employers, and prudent investment practices taken from a handbook for investment fiduciaries.
Addresses threats to privacy and online security, computer crime and prevention, as well as emergency response planning. Overview of computer crimes statutes and reporting mechanisms, including Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regulations, state and international legal authority.
ACCA Boot Camp: An Introduction to In-house Practice
Excerpts from Successful Partnering Between Inside & Outside Counsel. Offers practical advice on all aspects of the relationship between inside & outside counsel, including selection of outside counsel, fee arrangements, and dispute avoidance/resolution. Also includes suggestions for improving quality and controlling costs of legal services.
Lists of practice management and litigation support software, as well as future trends such as e-billing.
Power point presentation and includes a sample "Notification of Litigation" letter, retention agreement for litigation letter, outside counsel retention policy, and a sample work plan format for litigated matters.
Budgeting for a private company.
Power point presentation on the emerging duty of good faith
Provides a list of pertinent issues for the new manager.
Class Action suits in Canada
807 - Keeping Up with Social Responsibility -- A Primer on Standards, Surveys, & Investment
703 The Law of Europe: A Grand Tour. Ideal for corporate counsel providing legal advice relating to business activities impacting the European Union, this document draws examples from three key legal areas: Employment and Labor Law, Corporate Responsibility, and Data Privacy. Learn through practical examples as well as from interactive case studies and the in depth knowledge and expertise of the panel.
Effectively Managing Public Relations for High-Profile Litigation. Includes a checklist designed to help in-house counsel consider steps to improve management of media-involved legal matters, talking points, as well as a discussion on public relations management.
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