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Part II of the interview with ACC's 2007 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker, Ben Heineman, continues with more nuggets on how to ethically do your job, say no to your boss, and still have a job at the end of the day. He may know a thing or two considering he has worked with famous CEOs like Jack Welch.

Discuss what key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of; Learn to take the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others; Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly; and Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and receive a few samples to take back to the office.

Sample Workplace Alert Initial Report for unfair employment practices. Part of ACC's 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program.

This interim report from the unit compliance officer concerns a global compliance program. This resource was part of the ACC's 2012 Compliance and Ethics Training Program

Now that Covid-19 vaccines are in abundance, infection rates are dropping, and state and local governments are relaxing or removing the restrictions on the ability of employees to gather in groups, what should employers consider as they encourage their employees to become vaccinated and address employees who choose to not become vaccinated?

A sample law clerk employment description for usage in a law department.

This sample invention disclosure form can be completed by scientists/inventors/creators to explain the item or technology they have developed. This form can be used to help determine whether an invention is sufficiently unique to be patented.

A form engagement letter for an expert's advice.

This article describes a decision by the Singapore High Court (Towa Corporation v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd & Anor [2014] SGHCR 16.

This is a sample contract administration policy.

This is a sample guarantee of payment contract where the Guarantor authorizes the guest to use his/her credit card to pay for all charges authorized.

ACC Board Chair Iohann Le Frapper underscores the importance of the legal and HR departments working together to maintain a successful company.

As outsourcing resources becomes standard practice, change in corporate counsel practice is inevitable.

ACC Board Chair, Patricia R. Hatler, forecasts what in-house counsel can expect in the coming year as the economy rights itself.

This article argues that India is the best destination for providing quality legal process outsourcing services.

If you’re an executive on your first-ever visit to the region, these are among the questions you inevitably ask: What am I supposed to wear? Can I shake hands with a Middle Easterner of the opposite sex?

This is an outline for the session with questions for facilitated discussion.

Guide to disciplining and terminating employees.

This is a technology helpdesk for lawyers regarding Excel.

This is a sample guarantee of payment agreement where the Guarantor authorizes the use of his/her credit to guarantee payment to the Hotel.

This is a sample invention record.

Negotiation skills and techniques are essential tools for any in-house counsel professional. Whether discussing vendor contracts or settling lawsuits, knowing the intricacies of the craft of negotiation is vital. Yet our intentions and focus in negotiation are often interrupted by subconscious, psychological or cognitive biases. These normal, yet irrational, reactions to negotiation counterparts and their narratives can significantly disrupt both parties’ objectives. This session will use a panel of negotiation, psychology, and academic experts who will identify typical, predictable cognitive biases, present how these biases affect negotiations, and provide suggestions on how to manage their effect. From the “Lake Wobegon effect,” to attribution error, to diagnosis bias, fun videos and real-life examples will be used as we engage in the Brain Game.

In answering this FAQ, we provide guidance on what parties need to do (or avoid doing) in order to ensure that any pre-arbitral ADR procedure is enforceable.

This sample matrix shows levels of decision-making authority per type of decision, agreement or act involved. The matrix distinguishes between decision makers, alternate decision makers, or persons who must be consulted or must be informed.

This resource will examine the concept of interim measures, including what they are and when and how they can be used.

"Metrics Framework” is a tool that can be leveraged by those moving from the early to intermediate stage.

This sample agreement memorializes understandings reached among the Defense Group and Clients regarding joint defense, common interest, and confidentiality.

Legal Risks and Issues in Tendering and Procurement - session held in Sydney 29 November 2016.

Innovations in Procurement - presentation held in Sydney 27 June 2017.