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Discusses FTC enforcement of COPPA (Children?s Online Privacy Protection Act) and safe harbour programs.

Discusses circumstances that create business liability, dealing with liability, and the importance of observing legal formalities.

Article explaining how to successfully structure and execute a management buy-out.

Legal considerations, tools, security, choosing suppliers, and other issues regarding the creation of a web-based ordering system. Also, bullet points addressing supply chain optimization opportunities, internal & external networks, and cautions.

Center for Legal Policy Civil Justice Report:"Class Action Magnet Courts: The Allure Intensifies?: p.4-19 (discusses problems with the judicial system leading to the creation of magnet courts like those in Madison County). Chicago Tribune editorial discussing proliferation of"venue shopping? by civil plaintiffs: p.20-21Center for Legal Policy Civil Justice Report:"Class Action Magnet Courts: The Allure Intensifies?: p.4-19 (discusses problems with the judicial system leading to the creation of magnet courts like those in Madison County). Chicago Tribune editorial discussing proliferation of"venue shopping? by civil plaintiffs: p.20-21

Do's and Don'ts of preparing effective development plans and recruiting/retaining in-house staff. Also, tips for creating developmental assignments & a performance evaluation system.

Tips to prevent employee litigation, sample arbitration agreement, and tips on forming an effective partnership between inside and outside counsel.

This presentation discusses the environmental justice movement, the work of the NEPC (National Environmental Policy Commission) and several statutes, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Marine Protection, Research & Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) & the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Contains information on how boards should fulfill their responsibilities, including selecting a director. Also discusses recent changes and proposed changes to corporate governance.

Describes how to evaluate a company's vulnerability to security threats and how to formulate a security plan. Lists factors affecting corporate security strategy and provides recommendations for security enhancement, including securing underground parking facilities and mail handling procedures.

Explores the benefits and pitfalls of collaborating with other attorneys/firms during litigation.

Discussion of alternative ways to price and deliver legal services. Includes the ABA Commission on Billable Hours Report.

General tax information & tax law interpretation for exempt organizations to promote voluntary compliance.

Sample documents and checklists providing tips for buying & selling abroad.

This program was presented at the ACCA/GCCA European Chapter 2002 Annual meeting.

Presented at ACCA/GCCA European chapter 2002 Annual Meeting. Presented as part of the program "The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention."

This program was presented at the ACC/GCCA 2002 Annual Meeting.

Presented at the Global Corporate Counsel Association 2002 Annual Meeting in France. The program titled: WHAT EVERY IN-HOUSE LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS:
PROTECTING COMPANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
AND STRATEGIC NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS INFORMATION

Articles on global comparison chart and federal acts.

Article, outlines, checklist and speeches on crisis management in response to September 11, 2001.

Articles and caselaw

Program Materials: Articles with caselaw, SEC rules, model site access and confidentiality agreements, sample web page and web enhanced due diligence chart.

Articles

The aim of this paper is to assist those who maintain a foothold in each of the legal and business worlds. This paper explores the boundary between legal and business advice provided by in-house counsel, analyzes the potential liability and insurance ramifications associated with these two kinds of advice and examines how the rules of ethics and changes in procedures may help the In-House counsel in maintaining a balance.

Supplement to Program 503 at ACC's 2006 Annual Meeting. Includes information about Insolvency procedures in different countries.

Management hates surprise expenses, and litigation can be difficult to budget. This session will review best practices employed by successful companies to manage litigation. Topics will include methods to avoid litigation in the first place, how to set and manage reserves, techniques to control costs, and tips to manage the paperwork.

Privilege, data protection and data retention are probably THE most important issues on the minds of corporate practitioners. In this fast paced exchange of information and ideas, we’ll share with you these hot topics and bring you up to speed to better counsel your client.

In-house counsel from several leading companies will share their experiences and thoughts that led them down the path to a gratifying in-house career. Learn how their insights can help you prosper in the in-house community.

Welcome to your new position. Did you know what you were getting into? Thrive in your new in-house position by learning how to provide the legal support your client needs, including how to set priorities, communicate legal concepts with management, and understand the legal issues relevant to all businesses.