Discussion of various types of fraud, red flags that may indicate fraud, and factors that can contribute to or deter fraud.
Addresses legal issues unique to electronic contracting, including case law.
General information regarding the impact of the Markman case on the interpretation and construction of patent claims. Also discusses other relevant cases.
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.
A presentation that discusses how juries determine damage awards and provides bullet points for dispute management.
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
Provides a list of pertinent issues for the new manager.
Class Action suits in Canada
807 - Keeping Up with Social Responsibility -- A Primer on Standards, Surveys, & Investment
703 The Law of Europe: A Grand Tour. Ideal for corporate counsel providing legal advice relating to business activities impacting the European Union, this document draws examples from three key legal areas: Employment and Labor Law, Corporate Responsibility, and Data Privacy. Learn through practical examples as well as from interactive case studies and the in depth knowledge and expertise of the panel.
Effectively Managing Public Relations for High-Profile Litigation. Includes a checklist designed to help in-house counsel consider steps to improve management of media-involved legal matters, talking points, as well as a discussion on public relations management.
710 - Is Open OK? Managing New Open Sources, Resources, Risks, & Rules
707 Environmental Incidents: Preparation, Response, & Investigation. A discussion of how to deal with an environmental incident based off a detailed hypothetical.
A discussion on risks faced by not-for-profits and how to analyze and insure the risks of your not-for-profit.
606 How to Build a Successful In-House Dispute Resolution Program for Companies of All Sizes
603 - Sarbanes-Oxley One Year Later: The Impact on Foreign Issuers
506 Establishing & Maintaining an Effect Best Employment Practices Audit Program
Annual Meeting 2006: The scope and reach of the US Patriot Act is daunting and pervasive; it reaches across borders and oceans. Its net casts beyond the realm of counter-terrorism and catches and impacts legitimate commercial activities. Its effects are felt not only by foreign customers of US corporations but also by customers of subsidiaries and affiliates of those companies. Many Canadian companies, for example, are now reviewing their traditional relationships with subsidiaries of US companies. Learn what constraints foreign/Canadian regulators have imposed on entities dealing with US companies, what impact the Patriot Act has had and will have on the awarding of contracts to US companies, and what terms are required in proposals and contracts in order to avoid disqualification or breach.
Annual Meeting 2006: Short on staff, short on funds? How can a small law department leverage technology and manage knowledge to be successful, stay legally compliant, and handle work flow? A panel of your small department peers will share with you the benefits of using intranets and other available technology to its fullest potential and gain efficient and economical results.
Annual Meeting 2006: You may have heard that everything about bankruptcy changed this year. While the reality is a little less drastic, there were major changes to the code. Are you prepared? If you want to keep up with recent legislative changes and the constant barrage of judicial decisions this is the session for you. This session will cover the basics of the new code provisions and significant changes. It is a basic level course for non-bankruptcy lawyers to help you spot issues and know what to look out for.
Annual Meeting 2006: Corporate scandals are not limited to the for-profit world. A crisis could occur in any organization, including one serving your community. Learn the lawyer’s role in putting in motion a plan of action should the need arise, including a public relations effort designed to respond effectively and protect the organization and its constituency.
Annual Meeting 2006: Many US employees have no idea of the exposure they are facing by managing overseas business dealings, or worse, being registered as officers or managers of non-US companies. Not only do numerous US and non- US laws hold an employee personally liable for certain statutes occurring outside the US, but civil law countries do not recognize a business judgment rule defense to personal liability. Think you or others in your organization might be exposed but don’t know how to proceed? This comprehensive discussion will use hypothetical scenarios to teach you how to counsel your staff about personal liability issues, how to set up legal safeguards to avoid those liabilities, and how to deal with ethical issues related to employees’ personal liability issues vs. your duty as counsel to the company.
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