As a law student, you probably never realized that there were legal issues behind running a sweepstakes or lottery. But as an in-house practitioner, you may be expected to not only know them, but also be an expert on promotional contest processes. Never fear, ACC is here to help. Our small department pros will bring you up to speed on the legal issues involved in running a sweepstakes, lottery, or other promotional contest, examine the laws and regulations surrounding trade show drawings and website promotional giveaways, alternative means of entry, and how and when collecting marketing data to avoid triggering state registration requirements.
Does your nonprofit engage in fundraising practices such as vehicle donations, charitable giving and trusts, raffles, or casino nights? If so, were you aware that they are subject to federal, state, and local government regulation and that civil and even criminal penalties could be applied for failure to comply? In this session, we will address the various legal registration and approval processes in place at various government levels and provide useful advice on how best to handle this regulatory minefield.
Workplace harassment can occur at any level resulting in a significant negative impact on your entire work force and subjecting your company to new levels of exposure for harassment claims. What are the appropriate mechanisms a company must have in place to prevent harassment from happening, thwart litigation from ever materializing, and/or successfully assert an affirmative defense should a case be filed? Our panel of seasoned labor and employment counsel will provide a step-by-step review of the legal processes your company should have to prevent harassment and to protect your company from legal exposure should such a situation occur. We'll send you home with sample forms, policies, handbooks, training materials, investigation materials, discipline letters, and other resources to fully and completely support your ability to effectively prevent and handle workplace harassment.
Handout for ACC Chicago and Charles River Associates May 9th MCLE program, Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance as the “new FCPA”
Although most of the recent federal and state regulations and exchange requirements apply only to publicly traded companies, all companies can benefit from good corporate governance practices. Family owned companies often face special challenges when it comes to corporate governance. Learn the best practices for corporate governance applicable to all companies, and how to handle some of these special challenges.
Privacy and the collection of personal information is a hot topic around the globe. Whether you are in the U.S., Europe, or elsewhere in the world, various laws and regulations apply to how you can gather, maintain, or disseminate this information. Get a brief update on the rules and then delve deeper into how to handle this information legally, including how to establish a compliance program to do so, use of internal monitoring systems, and best practices for communicating policies to your workforce.
The most often-cited advantages of in-house practice include the opportunity to be involved in business decisions early in the process, to assist clients in risk management, and to answer to only one client. In short, we value being a member of the business team and as the saying goes, "membership has its privileges." But membership has a decidedly dark side: the potential to destroy the privileges we rely on to be effective advocates. Our panel will explore the peculiar challenges that in-house counsel face in asserting or preserving the attorney-client privilege. We'll cover the criteria for asserting the privilege, who holds the privilege, what actions have been found to uphold or destroy the privilege, how to manage client expectations, and more. When you leave, you'll be better able to identify trouble spots, counsel your client regarding privilege, and make informed decisions about when to draw the line between business and legal advice.
Given the increasing prominence given to international cartels and multi-jurisdictional enforcement cooperation, Fasken Martineau has strengthened its capacity to meet this new challenge with the recent addition of Mark Warner. The firm’s commitment to be at the forefront of the international competition law practice is reflected in Mark’s experience in the OECD advising Members and emerging market Non-Members on trade and competition law issues for WTO negotiations and on international aspects of merger review, cartel enforcement and distribution issues. In particular, Mark was involved in the OECD's pivotal work on international enforcement cooperation. He has also advised governments in South America, Asia and Africa on designing and implementing competition laws.
Description of ACC Member Resources
905 - Managing an International Law Department
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Electric and Gas Utility Deregulation
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Cutting Edge Legal Issues in Pricing
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Current Securities Regulation in the E-Commerce World
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Current Issues Faced by Nonprofit Organization Counsel
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Students at the Bargaining Table - Unionization in the Nonprofit Sector
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Selected Topics in Labor/Employment Law
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Recent SEC Developments in Public Company Disclosure
Sample stock purchase agreement and explanations of the provisions.
Outline of legal compliance issues. Includes guide to compliance with specific fields of law such as labor and employment, anti-bribery, and international trade.
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Knowledge Management (Part II) Benefits of IT Partnering with Outside Counsel
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Knowledge Management (Part II) Benefits of IT Partnering with Outside Counsel
Presented at ACCA’s Annual Meeting 2000; Program - Knowledge Management (Part II) Benefits of IT Partnering with Outside Counsel
904 - Litigation Aspects of Bankruptcy: Protecting Your Client's Assets & Preserving Their Rights
903 - In-house Counsel Export Control Survival: Protecting Your Company
607 It's Not Easy Being Green, If You Were Once Brown(fields)
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