The role of audit committees in corporate governance is continuing to evolve. We'll examine audit committee responsibilities and requirements, including independence and financial literacy requirements, oversight of the auditor, receipt of complaints, and development of audit committee charters. We will also consider the role of audit committees in crisis situations and issues related to audit committee member liability. During the program you'll also gain a broader understanding of the SEC's expectations of audit committees in corporate governance.
Smart companies measure results. In an era increasingly driven by metrics, it is essential for law departments to find or develop tools that provide some measure of the value of the work being accomplished. Our law management authorities will explain key performance indicators and benchmarking data for in-house counsel that can be used to measure and track the performance of a law department and how you can apply these tools to the performance of your own department.
Department of Commerce, Department of Treasury, Department of State. Where do you go to make sure your company complies with U.S. export control law? Answer, all three! Country sanctions, anti-boycott compliance, denied persons list, specially designated nationals list, debarred list: are these (and similar) terms familiar? If you are exporting, they had better be or your company could easily stumble and be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Think you do not export but you share technology with foreign companies or foreign nationals? Guess again-you may be an exporter. Do you need a license? Is your export "dual use?" Join your colleagues and government representatives as they teach you the law of export compliance.
Why do you need a dedicated compliance function? How do you convince the business people? How do you start from scratch? What compliance model fits your company? Creating a dedicated compliance program from scratch is a challenge. Benefit from those who have gone before you. In this session, experts who have been there will address why you need a compliance function, and the common legal and organizational questions, issues, and challenges that arise when creating a corporate compliance program that fits your organization.
Are you prepared for the legal issues presented by the launch of your company's next hot product? If not, you'll want to listen in as we detail the steps you will need to take to ensure that your next product launch goes off without a hitch. Our product specialists will cover such legal topics as licensing, mining hidden IP rights, protecting new products including trademarks, patents, and trade dress, advertising rules, and FTC guidelines.
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
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