Inn dealing with problems in-house, counsel are often presented with a variety of ethical issues. In this program we will, through the use of a hypothetical problem, examine counsel’s duty to warn employees when interviewed, counsel’s ability to preserve privilege when conducting interviews, counsel’s duty to the corporation or other business entity as opposed to the individuals who manage the business and other questions. These written materials provide some background in analyzing these questions.
The blurred line between legal advice and business decisions has resulted in court decisions that demonstrate a willingness to pierce the once sacred attorney-client privilege. A portion of the
material will review the piercing and preservation of the privilege, in addition to presenting practical guidelines for maintaining it. Sarbanes-Oxley and the newest proposed Model Rule of Professional Conduct have also weakened client confidentiality.
The Association of Corporate Counsel and the Greater New York Chapter of ACC present a series of four vignettes that dramatically depict the ethical issues that face in-house counsel. General Counsel from American Express, New York Times, Bank of the West and Pfizer provide commentary on the ethical scenarios. This program intends to spark group discussion on how to approach similar situations, and offers in-house counsel an opportunity to benchmark their practices against others.
Learn about new reform practices and duties for the board and executives.
704 - Document Retention & e-Discovery in a Post-Enron/Andersen World
604 - Early Case Assessment Online - How Technology Transforms Case Assessment
How to protect your company from cyber-smears and cyber-attacks.
306 Dealing with Employee Lifestyle Issues. Sample guidelines for lifestyle issues such as dresscode, confidentiality, office codes of conduct and office security.
A presentation on developing a corporate code of conduct.
Issues that confront corporate secretaries, including corporate strategy, compliance, business operations, as well as fiduciary duties.
Discusses how companies can leverage outside counsel to support internal business objectives.
If your company outsources or is thinking about outsourcing legal services, this program provided practical guidance about some of the issues that you may need to address. This included analyzing whether it is truly cost-effective to outsource in the first place. The panel discussed some of the areas of the in-house practice of law that have been outsourced the most, as well as some areas which may be future prime candidates for outsourcing, and which industries have experienced the most outsourcing activity and why. The various types of fee structures and negotiation strategies were explored as well.
Wondering how your company’s corporate governance practices and activities stack up against your peers or best-in-class companies? Find out from knowledgeable ACC members. This course discussed the design and collection of data on corporate governance measures and also identified the different sources for securing comparative data.
Who buys your company’s energy? An increasing number of companies have energy managers tasked with purchasing energy and managing the related costs. This program included a review of what in-house counsel need to know about arrangements for purchasing and managing fuel and electric service agreements. Panelists included representatives and in-house counsel from the North American Energy Standards Board, commodity markets, large end users, and energy suppliers. The discussion covered available contract models, market structures, and credit and financing issues common to energy supply agreements.
In view of the extremely high financial cost and drag on a company involved in patent litigation, this panel discussed best practices for dealing with patent litigation in house more efficiently. It also highlighted alternatives to costly litigation, including arbitration, mediation, and International Trade Commission actions, with particular emphasis on how recent court decisions and legislation may have an impact on your strategies dealing with patent.
Each term, the Supreme Court issues decisions of interest to the American business community on issues ranging from arbitration to labor and employment to product liability. How did the court shape the business environment in the cases it decided this year? Which cases are on the docket and will be decided over the coming year? Join a distinguished panel of Supreme Court litigators and court watchers as they discuss these questions and the impact of a new administration on the composition of the court.
This program material discusses organization structures for compliance, different departments for compliance issues, working with the legal department, systems for reporting complaints, and systems for processes and managing an internal
investigation.
This material focuses on the class actions and their impact on Europe and European businesses
This material covers data protection, product recalls, and eDiscovery.
Whether facing the imminent bankruptcy of your own organization or that of a supplier or customer, this program will provide you with the basics you need to navigate the world of insolvency.
During this session, a distinguished panel will discuss the recent developments and emerging trends in liability issues for directors and officers, focusing on different liability issues posed by class action litigation, derivative litigation and regulatory action.
This session will give a detailed presentation on negotiating an IP deal with a German company, covering the initial business model and strategy, a brief summary of US and European/German commercial and IP law, contract examples, and tips for closing the agreement.
This session will give a detailed presentation on negotiating an IP deal with a Chinese (PRC) company, covering the initial business model and strategy, a brief summary of US and Chinese commercial and IP law, contract examples, and tips for closing the agreement.
This Avoiding Insider Trading training course will help you understand the law and avoid the serious civil and criminal penalties that can result if you trade (or help others trade) in stock based on "inside" information.
To access the Avoiding Insider Trading Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35536-insider-trading-regulation-fd>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Canadian Competition Law training course provides an overview of Canadian competition law and helps you recognize and deal with "red flags" — situations that present a risk of competition violations and legal liability.
To access the Canadian Competition Law Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35560-canadian-eu-competition-law>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Conflicts of Interest training course will explain what conflicts of interest are and how to avoid them. It will also help you maintain the highest levels of integrity and fairness in the way you conduct business on behalf of our organization. After reading the material, you'll have a chance to play an online game that presents hypothetical scenarios for you to analyze. As you answer the multiple-choice questions correctly, you'll move through the game and earn a Certificate of Completion.
To access the Conflicts of Interest Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35530-conflicts-of-interest>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
An overview of computer viruses, email phishing scams, and other risks posed by hackers. Includes tips on how general counsel can protect their company.
Find out what executives say about etiquette in the workplace, and learn how to tend to your network in just five minutes a day. You will gain better insight into your social networking style through interaction with panelists, including an engaging quiz.
The genesis of the vast majority of corporate scandals erupting over the last decade has been financial bad behavior. Thus, it behooves in-house counsel to understand the basic how, what, when, where, and why of financial statements, balance sheets, and accounting principles. Otherwise even in the best-case scenario in-house counsel might find himself/herself fiddling while Rome burns, or worse, active or passive participants in financial mismanagement. The good news is that you don't have to become an accountant to understand these concepts, but you do have to educate yourself. Financial Immersion does just that. This knowledge will make you a better partner to your clients and a more informed guardian of the corporation's reputation.
The ability to effectively manage outside counsel is essential to the success of in-house lawyers. Learn how to select, evaluate, compare, and retain the outside counsel that best suits the organizational
needs of your company; develop lists and criteria for preferred legal service providers and specialized firms; understand key terms and provisions of engagement letters and firm guidelines; conduct conflict checks and handle outside counsel waiver requests; implement alternative billing models; and how to optimize the use of technology and knowledge management with your outside counsel.
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