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 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.
There is much that in-house employment lawyers, their HR clients and their managers can do before and when an employment dispute arises that can help litigators successfully defend the company if the employee files an administrative agency charge or court complaint. This round table session will cover best practices in conducting terminations and other personnel actions, investigating complaints, drafting policies, preparing for and responding to ediscovery requests, maintaining records and other actions that can create legal risk.
Responding to an expansive eDiscovery request is a daunting task on its own, but for in-house counsel (especially those with little to no experience dealing in the litigation arena) it can quickly devolve into a living nightmare. This program is for those in-house counsel looking for knowledge on how to successfully manage a discovery request or tips for possibly bringing the process in house. E-discovery rules and concepts will be presented in plain English with the goal of demystifying all the “tech” speak around this subject matter. The panel discussion also will focus on making the decision whether to bring all or part of the eDiscovery process in house - including what to consider, who to talk to inside and outside as part of the process, and how to evaluate vendors.
Cash in the freezer is not a new idea. This CSI-style analysis of a bribery schemes will show you how the subject of bribes is first raised, how the details are negotiated, how the money is moved and where it is hidden so that you can take the legal steps necessary to protect your company. Gain insights into the challenges companies face in international markets. Plus take home practical investigative, accounting and due diligence tools and tips for responding to these very serious challenges.
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