General information on global issues, including IP, selecting a court and forum shopping in Europe, the Brussels Convention and European patent & trademark law.
This article includes information regarding investing in Latin America (focus on Mexico), including cross-border distribution, joint venture agreements, NAFTA and the Inter-American Investment Corporation.
Articles and Outlines
Articles with federal caselaw and regulations
Program Materials: Articles and outlines with caselaw & federal law. Sample contract clauses.
Caselaw, rules of conduct, and outlines on audits; sample recommendations on federal regulations and proposed rules.
Quiz on wages. Articles on California Law and comparison chart
Program Material from ACCA’s 2001 Annual Meeting - The employee manual: No policy is not good policy. Provides guidelines for drafting employee handbooks; includes model disclaimer language that seeks to preserve the "at-will" employee status.
Overview of environmental information and considerations to be examined in an M&A Transaction
Overview of environmental enforcement issues. Includes review of compliance assistance and audit developments.
Overview of potential conflicts of interest arising out of corporate immigration issues. Includes review of visa types, document fraud, treatment of family members, and trade embargoes.
Virtually every article about the business and legal world of the final years of this century focuses on globalization. Companies around the world are looking beyond their domestic markets for opportunities across borders and across oceans to improve their returns on investment or simply to remain competitive.
The challenges that greet the attorney who is starting a new corporate law department can be overwhelming. It thus is important to have a plan of action. The following checklist contains key points that should be considered.
Addresses rights of employers to proctect trade secrets. From ACCA’s European Chapter Annual meeting 2000. This article is in PDF Format, you will need the <A HREF="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html">Adobe Reader</A> to view it.
Negotiating a distribution agreement is like a courtship. Everything is easy at first. But good distribution agreements, like good marriages, must stand the test of time and you need to include a pre-nuptial to avoid a bitter divorce. This panel covered the key elements of a good distribution agreement as well as potential traps. Topics included exclusivity, effect of competition laws, trademarks, indemnification, insurance, marketing, responsibilities for quality and compliance with laws, pricing issues,the impact of State law on distribution agreements, the long reach of US law to distribution relationships outside the US, and what to consider if there is a break-up.
A PowerPoint presentation on the basics of contract law. Great reference for presenting contract issues to salespeople and other non-legally trained employees.
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - ERISA Basics and Hot Topics
Examines trends in the legal field resulting in increased demand for technological advances in areas such as security, software applications, and knowledge management systems.
Checklist on federal regulations, Rule 10B5-1, guidance on crafting email policies, e-commerce contracts, web site policies.
Presented at ACC’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Construction Law
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - A Fresh Look at ADR
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - A Fresh Look at ADR
As more companies are having to writedown and restate because of high exposure to collateralized debt obligations and other investments tied to subprime mortgages, it is critical that in-house counsel understand the effects of the subprime mess on business, and how to explain these consequences to investors. Panelists representing mortgage companies, investment banks, and regulators provided a concise but comprehensive “sub-primer” on the origins and potential long-term effects of one of the most expensive financial events in modern times.
Companies faced with creating and implementing an effective global ethics and compliance program have a gargantuan task. While simplicity may be a worthy goal, it may also be stymied by the numerous requirements that need to be met. A global program must address not only multiple laws and regulations of the countries in which the company has employees and/or operations, but must also give consideration to language, cultural, and ethical differences and issues. Our panel of experts have “been there, done that.”
Attorneys who provide EH&S compliance advice may be lucky enough to avoid serious enforcement and litigation. However, much of the practice is shaped by lawsuits and the advice of those who have had to face the judge or jury. We all want to avoid lawsuits, but we can sure learn from the preparation and outcome. EH&S litigators in key and risky regulatory areas will discuss and share their insight with those tasked with providing day-to-day EH&S advice. After attending this session, you will have the tools to better counsel on EH&S matters.
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