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Gary Hirsch - General Counsel, IntraLinks, Inc.; August Moretti - Chief Financial Officer, Alexza Pharmaceuticals; Ken Siegel - General Counsel, Verigy; Mark A. Stachiw - Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
10/01/2007

You receive a high profile assignment to work closely with the CFO and other senior management to prepare your company for an IPO. If you don't know where to start or what's in store for you, this panel is for you! This program will cover the laws related to the Form S-1, working with underwriters, setting up your company for 34 Act, SOX and stock exchange compliance, pre-IPO publicity and road show mechanics. You will take home a valuable checklist, resource list and forms to use in your own IPO, plus practical compliance tips, a better understanding of the process, and insights to help avoid pitfalls and panic along the way.

… know where to start or what's in store for you, this panel is for you! This program will cover the laws related to the … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 342; legalresources@acc.com 807 - Managing the IPO Process Gary Hirsch General … guidance and issues after closing, IR section of corporate website; disclosure committee PART 3 – Drafting and Comments: …
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Mitch Evander - chief intellectual property counsel, Harris Corporation; Robert P. Latham - partner, Jackson & Walker LLP; and Frank Vecella - associate general counsel, litigation, Ericsson Inc.
12/20/2007

"Patent litigation" - unfamiliar venues, strange procedures, and crippling potential downsides often come to mind with these words, and companies’ patent dockets continue to expand. This panel of patent litigation veterans will draw from their experiences to help you better address your next patent case, from practical tips to new case law that will drive the cutting edge of this important topic.

… ENJOYING THE RIDE ON THE TRACK TO SUCCESS This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2007 various authors … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 342; legalresources@acc.com 804 - Defending a Patent Infringement Case: Guiding Your … of Texas in particular – one of the most popular venues for patent litigation. He has tried numerous cases to juries …
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Ryan Blum - senior counsel, Scottrade, Inc.; Teresa Santos - associate general counsel, TheStreet.com, Inc.; and Johann F. Thaheld - general counsel, Mobilisa
12/20/2007

The web is no longer the exclusive domain of techies and start-up companies and as in-house counsel for your company, it's your responsibility to ensure that as you branch out to do business online, you are compliant with any trademark or copyright regulations. This overview will give you the legal knowledge you need to successfully provide the legal advice your corporation needs to effectively do business on the web. Specific topics to be addressed include Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices, IP implications of purchasing search keywords, copyright violations and third party liability, buying and selling domain names, cybersquatting, UDRP proceedings and much more.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… The web is no longer the exclusive domain of techies and start-up … Inc.; Teresa Santos - associate general counsel, TheStreet.com, Inc.; and Johann F. Thaheld - general counsel, Mobilisa … Common occurrences on web involve cpying articles from one website and “pasting” them into a blog or other Web forum Los …
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Linda Cutler - vice president, deputy general counsel, Cargill Incorporated; Zygmunt Jablonski - senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, Unisource Worldwide, Inc.; Jonathan J. Oviatt - general counsel and corporate secretary, Mayo Clinic; John Page - general counsel, Golden State Foods Corp.; and William A. Van Brunt - executive vice president and general counsel, Carlson Companies, Inc.
12/20/2007

If you’re the CLO of a private company, you know that your job is to balance the increasingly difficult demands of how to be effective in an entrepreneurial or closed/family environment with less public compliance regulation but increasingly high expectations from financiers/investors, banks, insurers, suppliers, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders. This program will help CLOs for private companies become more astute risk managers, discuss strategies for sensitizing the board and senior management to the need for a "public company-type" compliance focus, and offer ideas for improving the relationship between board, management, lawyers and those who regulate the company.

… the CLO of a private company, you know that your job is to balance the increasingly difficult demands of how to be … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 342; legalresources@acc.com 711 - Private Companies and Risk Management: Assessing … materials may be made available on-site and via ACC’s website on or after the session date. 1025 Connecticut …
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Shannon Bagato - General Attorney, TTX Company; Kevin Mencke - Senior Counsel, Employment/Labor, International Paper Company; Pilar Schultz - Associate General Counsel, Biogen Idec, Inc.; Darryl Weiss - General Counsel/Secretary, Telgian
10/01/2007

Consider this session Labor Law 101 as your employment specialist peers provide an update on what is happening in the labor scene throughout the country and how this affects your business. Learn about the absolute essentials to maintain a union free workplace and how best to manage your work place when you are partially or fully unionized. Take this opportunity to really focus in on your business needs based on the make up of your work force.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… your employment specialist peers provide an update on what is happening in the labor scene throughout the country and … at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 342; legalresources@acc.com 708 - What Every In-house Counsel Needs to Know About … Shannon Bagato Shannon K. Bagato is a general attorney for TTX Company in Chicago. TTX owns one of the nation’s …
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Richard A. Bailey - senior vice president and deputy general counsel, North America, Kraft Foods Global, Inc.; A. Jan Eijsbouts - general counsel and director of legal affairs, Akzo Nobel NV; Patti Phelan - legal counsel, NDI (Northern Digital); Thomas E. Spahn - partner, McGuire Woods LLC; and W. Joseph Thesing, Jr. - general counsel, USA and international, Merial Limited
10/01/2006

Privilege is one of the hottest topics on the minds of corporate practitioners these days. With the internet used as a primary means of communication in today’s fast-paced business environment, in-house lawyers may find themselves in ethical and legal trouble as they do deals all over the world without knowledge of the laws relating to privilege. This comparison of solicitor client privilege in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia will provide in-house counsel with a solid overview of the laws they should consider when doing deals outside of their jurisdiction and send you home with a checklist to use in future activities.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Privilege is one of the hottest topics on the minds of corporate … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 005 A Comparison of Solicitor Client Privilege in the US, … of each summary is set forth in the appendix. Link on our website for more info: …
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Justin H. McCarthy II - Senior Counsel, DENTSPLY International Inc.; Albert C. Peters II - Assistant Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Michael Reilly - Vice President and General Counsel, Spang & Company
10/01/2006

Annual Meeting 2006: As quantitative management approaches become more common, we hear that it’s all about the numbers! How do you translate the value and worth of your small law department into something quantifiable? Better yet, how can you use the numbers to your benefit? Come and share your thoughts with our panel of experienced veterans on how to communicate your results in a way that the number crunchers will understand.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE ROAD TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 911 Small Law Department Metrics Justin H. McCarthy II … Justin H. McCarthy II Justin McCarthy is senior counsel for Dentsply International Inc., the world's largest …
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Sean Carter - humorist at law, Lawpsided Press, Inc.
02/14/2006

Annual Meeting 2006: Let's face it. Being corporate counsel is probably the toughest job in the legal profession. The demands of dealing with executives, staff, and outside attorneys can make even the most balanced person want to go ‘legal.’ In this light-hearted approach to a very serious topic, we’ll teach you about the harmful effects of stress on your physical and emotional well-being and share the three steps to a more stress-free career including how to get a clue, get a grip, and get a life!

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Annual Meeting 2006: Let's face it. Being corporate counsel is probably the toughest job in the legal profession. The … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 907 Substance Abuse for Lawyers Sean Carter Humorist at … – Read the funnies, a humor column or your favorite humor website 2. Tell a joke – Share the funnies. Tell or send a …
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ACC; Steve Euller - CLO, Cargill, Incorporated.
12/30/2005

The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues at the heart of this discussion topic. There may be other issues we’ve not identified or perspectives on the identified issues that are not adequately represented in the outline: you should feel free to raise these additional thoughts, as you like.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues … … Copyright © Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) For more information about ACC, go to http://www.acc.com ACC’S CLO ThinkTank Series 2005 “CORPORATE LIABILITY IN
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ACC; Bill Lytton - CLO, Tyco International Ltd.
09/30/2005

The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues at the heart of this discussion topic. There may be other issues we’ve not identified or perspectives on the identified issues that are not adequately represented in the outline: you should feel free to raise these additional thoughts, as you like.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues … … Copyright © 2005, Association of Corporate Counsel For more information, visit www.acc.com ACC’S CLO THINKTANK SERIES 2005 “CORPORATE LIABILITY: …
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Dick Lodge, Brant Phillips
08/21/2006

Presented by Bass, Berry & Sims, a Lex Mundi member firm for the ACC Tennessee Chapter.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Presented by Bass, Berry & Sims, a Lex Mundi member firm for the ACC Tennessee Chapter. Author Dick Lodge, Brant … Words To Remember “Trying to take money out of politics is like trying totake jumping out of basketball.”- Bill … law: Registry now to issueadvisory opinions and post on website• Administers lobbyist disclosure statutes (e.g. …
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Bénédicte M. Bayi - vice president, legal department, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; Richard Norman - vp legal & corporate affairs EMEA & India, Dell Inc.
02/12/2006

Our outstanding panel of in-house counsel will share their list of things they were glad they knew-or wished they'd known-when starting out. Gain guidance in such key areas as employment law, intellectual property issues, corporate governance, securities law, and litigation. Plus here’s your chance to ask questions about issues not covered during the meeting’s other sessions.

… Europe’s 2006 Corporate Counsel University This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors, … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 108 250 Things You Should Know as In-house Counsel/Best … ���2EVIEW�YOUR�COMPANY�S�PUBLIC�WEBSITE��INCLUD …
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Stephen Faciszewski - vice president and managing director, Tyco International Holding AG; Axel Viaene - EMEA legal director and corporate counsel, Starbucks Coffee EMEA B.V.; and David Williams - legal counsel, Astellas Pharma Europe
07/19/2006

It's all a numbers game. The business people often complain that the lawyers do not understand the numbers, so come learn how to prove them wrong. Using real-world examples, this session will provide a review of legal accounting requirements, an overview of the basic financial principles of running a corporation and a checklist to become more proficient when dealing with financial matters.

… Europe’s 2006 Corporate Counsel University This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors, … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 104 Financial Analysis for In-house Practitioners Stephen Faciszewski Vice President …
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Alan B. Hoffman, Ros Kellaway
01/01/2006

Corporate attorneys practicing within the EU need to be intimately familiar with competition laws and how they could affect a company's business. This overview of the trends EU competition is following will provide you with a clear understanding of the laws and guidance on how best to counsel your corporate client.

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Source: Meetings
Region: European Union
… business. This overview of the trends EU competition is following will provide you with a clear understanding of … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 102 Trends in EU Competition Alan B. Hoffman Senior Group … ‘ENLARGEMENT DAY’ BUT ALSO, DARE I SAY, ‘COMPETITION DAY’, FOR IT WILL SEE A REVOLUTION IN THEWAY COMPETITION RULES ARE …
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Healther R. Badami - partner, Bryan Cave LLP; Lori J. Shapiro - general counsel, Employment Learning Innovations, Inc. (ELI); and Philip I. Weis - senior corporate counsel, employment law, Pfizer Inc.
05/23/2006

You've taken the plunge and are determined to build a dedicated compliance function. Explore key strategies and tactics for structuring and maintaining a compliance program that fosters ethical, legal, and productive operations while also minimizing business risk. Review the impact of recent legal and business developments on compliance strategy. Learn how to maintain leadership buy-in and commitment, and avoid common pitfalls that make a compliance program difficult to maintain.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… University New Challenges /New Solutions This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramseco@acca.com Tuesday, May 23 11:00 am–12:30 pm 702 Structuring a … jobs? Likewise, the United States Department of Labor’s website lists these provisions which prohibit retaliation …
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Patrick Oot - Director of Electronic Discovery & Senior Counsel, Verizon Legal Department; Miriam M. Smolen - Associate General Counsel, Fannie Mae.
07/19/2006

Recent cases have made the news, even gone all the way to the Supreme Court, about what must be kept, what can be shredded, and when. Discovery orders during litigation and government investigations complicate the issue. We all know some of the theory, but hear from our experts some practical tips about how to develop, implement and maintain an effective recordkeeping policy and how to comply with the growing burden of record retention.

… University New Challenges /New Solutions This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramseco@acca.com Monday, May 22 4:30–6:00 pm 502 Taming the Records … Litigation Data Case Study (10 min.) Verizon’s solution for Document Retention and Litigation Preparedness (5 min.) …
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H. Ward Classen - associate deputy general counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation; Maureen M. Dry - deputy general counsel, corporate, Vertis, Inc.; and Blane Erwin - vice president strategic initiatives, Bridgeway Software
05/22/2006

Everyone likes to talk about "partnerships" with outside counsel, but often we do not focus on building effective and mutually beneficial relationships. Learn how to work effectively with your outside counsel. Topics will include ethical issues and requirements for engagements, billing, and legal work product.

… University New Challenges /New Solutions This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramseco@acca.com Monday, May 22 4:30–6:00 pm 501 Working Effectively with … ERISA Legal Work Company Name Introduction: Company [website address] is [brief description of Company]. Company …
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Benedicte M. Bayi - vice president, legal department, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; and Dirk P. Tirez - general counsel, The Belgian Post
06/21/2006

How can you get the best out of your IT? Where should you invest for the future? What technological advances can provide real working efficiencies? What are the risks when you rely on computer systems for legal work? Some legal departments have put IT at the center of their world, but others are more wary. Can machines do a lawyer’s job? Join us for a discussion on the best in class use of technology to drive savings and free up time.

… you get the best out of your IT? Where should you invest for the future? What technological advances can provide real … … ACC Europe’s 2006 Annual Conference This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors, … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com Using Information Technology in the Law Department …
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Peter John Connor, Christopher R. Groves, Steve William Mertz
06/21/2006

What does it mean to be a business leader? What are the necessary skills and competencies? Are lawyers well suited to this role or should these functions be kept separate? What makes a good lawyer become an exceptional leader? How can you make the transition? Our panel of distinguished speakers will share their invaluable experiences and observations on the role and potential of the in-house lawyer.

… … ACC Europe’s 2006 Annual Conference This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2006 various authors, … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 100 Opening Plenary: In-house Counsel as Business Leader … mation can be gleaned from your com- pany’s internal website and specialists in the company. The state of the …
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Nicole Cambre - senior counsel Europe, International Paper (Europe) S.A.; Michel P. Cloes - European counsel, Dana Law Department Europe; and Martin H. Warren - partner, Eversheds LLP
05/16/2005

The dynamics of today's global economy affect virtually every employer. The issues a company must face are similar from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the solutions often are quite different. Our in-house experts will examine such labor topics as integrating the workforce after a merger or acquisition, hiring and firing, obtaining work authorizations, and understanding foreign jurisdiction workplace laws and regulations. Explore these and other matters a global workforce presents and take home real world solutions to apply to your own employment challenges.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United States
… … ACC Europe’s 2005 Annual Conference This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2005 various authors, … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 503 Navigating the Cross Border Labor Quagmire Nicole … Nicole Cambre Nicole Cambre is senior counsel Europe for International Paper located in Brussels, Belgium. She has …
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James T. Bellerjeau - general counsel and secretary, Mettler-Toledo International Inc.; Catherine Fox - senior vice president and general counsel, Alcatel Space; John A. Grey - legal counsel, ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
06/20/2005

What does a sensible company do about document retention? This question is on the minds of corporate practitioners around the world as recent legal developments have put these corporate policies in the spotlight. Join your peers to learn what you should keep, what you can happily destroy, policies on saving emails and other strategic retention procedures.

… company do about document retention? This question is on the minds of corporate practitioners around the world … Bramesco at ACC: +1202.293.4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 203 Global Records Retention Policies & Procedures James … largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing …
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A. F. Baldanza - Partner, Fasken Martineau; Huy Do - Partner, Fasken Martineau; Judith E. McKay - Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, E.I. du Pont Canada Compony; M ark A.A. Warner - Counsel, Fasken Martineau.
02/28/2006

A PowerPoint of the February 28, 2006 program on Key Competition/Antitrust Issues in Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Merger Notification and Review.

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Source: Meetings
Region: Canada, United States
… of OCNI Corp (“OCNI”) calls you. She tells you that OCNI is going to make an unsolicited cash takeover bid for Hawk Tunnel Corp. (“HTC”). Both OCNI and HTC are … 416 865 4352 Facsimile: 416 364 7813 abaldanza@tor.fasken.com www.fasken.com Anthony F. Baldanza Tony Baldanza is a …
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Gregg M. Formella - attorney, American Airlines, Inc.; Gregory Watchman - assistant general counsel, Freddie Mac; Xan Raskin - senior counsel, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
10/17/2005

A must-attend for any in-house employment and labor practitioner. Leaders in the employment and labor legal arena will update you on the most important federal and state court decisions as well as legislative initiatives impacting in-house practitioners and their companies.

… A must-attend for any in-house employment and labor practitioner. Leaders … USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2005 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 410 What You Need to Know to License Your Technology …
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Jack O'Neil - general counsel, Western Construction Group, Inc.; Todd Silberman - vice president and general counsel, Express Carriers; and Susan Zoch - associate general counsel, Vertis, Inc.
03/07/2005

Every in-house practitioner has negotiated between one and a million contracts in his career. But do you excel in this element of your job or cringe when the occasion presents itself? Here is your chance to refresh everything you learned in contract law and forgot. Unlike law school though, in addition to the law, we'll send you home with a set of practical tools to manage the contract process including those that are difficult to negotiate. Topics will include tips on managing the battle of the forms, responding to overreaching and inapplicable terms and conditions, and setting up internal contract management processes and controls.

… your job or cringe when the occasion presents itself? Here is your chance to refresh everything you learned in contract … Meetings … ACC’S 2005 ANNUAL MEETING USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 812 Practical Tools for Managing & Negotiating Today's …
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Harold F. Degenhardt - district director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Byron F. Egan - attorney, partner, Jackson Walker L.L.P.; and James D. Goldsmith - associate general counsel, KPMG LLP
03/06/2005

The lawyers and accountants made a treaty in 1976 that forms the basis on which attorneys can respond to audit letters inquiring about loss contingencies (particularly pending or threatened litigation) in a way that provides the accountants information needed for financial statements while protecting the attorney-client privilege. Recent corporate disclosure scandals have resulted in increasing pressure for additional disclosures. This session will examine the current legal and accounting requirements in this area, including management and lawyer responses to auditor requests for information, Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 303, and other touchy issues.

in a way that provides the accountants information needed for financial statements while protecting the attorney-client … USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2005 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 608 Dealing with Accountants & Auditors Harold F. …
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James F. Bullock - senior vice president, litigation, Halliburton; Gregory P. Leahy - executive director, legal department, WestLB AG; Christopher M. Paparella - partner, Nixon Peabody LLP; Robert C. Senter - partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
03/06/2005

No domestic company doing business internationally wants to be subjected to the risk of litigating in a foreign court, yet many are. Arbitration can be a useful and more predictable mechanism to resolve international disputes. Do you want to learn how to influence procedure and obtain a decision that is enforceable around the world? If so, go to this program. This interactive panel of your peers will focus on the material aspects of drafting a legally enforceable international arbitration agreement including clause selection, and choice of forum, and will cover actual handling of the arbitration once it begins.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… how to influence procedure and obtain a decision that is enforceable around the world? If so, go to this program. … Meetings … ACC’S 2005 ANNUAL MEETING USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 603 Doing Business Abroad but Resolving Disputes on …
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Peter Herbel - Directeur Juridique Groupe and General Counsel, Total
10/18/2005

Even if you can fly, dealing with business units around the world is tough for a compliance superhero. Learn how to help your company use compliance as a competitive advantage internationally. This program will examine leading multinational compliance programs, including a discussion about the tensions between compliance and decentralized international management structures, types of international risks, and tools that are available to assist you.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… you can fly, dealing with business units around the world is tough for a compliance superhero. Learn how to help your … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 509 A Comparative Review of Multinational Compliance … h e NYSE listing standar d s are availab l e on the NYSE’s website at http:// w w w. n y s e . c o m . ACC's 2005 ANNUAL …
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Bruce W. Brown - national vice president, Australian Corporate Lawyers Association; Bruno Cova - former chief counsel to the commissioner, Parmalat SpA; and Daren Gardner - managing partner, Minter Ellison
03/06/2005

This session will provide unique solutions both at home and abroad. Successfully doing business in other countries requires knowledge of the differences among various regulatory schemes, understanding the worldwide web of MOU's, mutual assistance and cooperation agreements amongst international regulators, and working constructively with them. This session will examine regulatory aspects of doing business in various jurisdictions, with an emphasis on practical advice about dealing with the local regulators, information swapping amongst regulators, and lessons from other jurisdictions that may be applicable in yours. Learn from these international representatives the legal do's and don'ts of working with regulators to achieve success for your company on a global scale.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… and don'ts of working with regulators to achieve success for your company on a global scale. Author Bruce W. Brown - … USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2005 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 503 Dealing with the Regulators-An International …
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N. Thane Bauz - Counsel, IP Business, The Boeing Company; Keith Chanroo - Director of Intellectual Property, Xilinx, Inc.; Siegmund Y. Gutman - Senior Counsel and Patent Attorney, Amgen Inc.; Taraneh Maghame - Vice President, Emerging Technologies Counsel, Tessera, Inc.
10/01/2005

More often than not, litigation is the least desirable (not to mention the most unpredictable) vehicle for resolution of patent disputes, whether you are asserting or defending against a patent infringement claim. So what kind of pre-litigation activity can reduce the risk of having to engage in litigation? Our IP litigation specialists will discuss strategies they believe can assist in resolving patent disputes without resorting to litigation.

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… More often than not, litigation is the least desirable (not to mention the most unpredictable) vehicle for resolution of patent disputes, whether you are asserting … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 501 Avoiding Patent Litigation N. Thane Bauz Counsel, IP …
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Douglas K. Chia - senior counsel and assistant corporate secretary, Johnson & Johnson; Pamela Hughes - partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; and Leslie O'Donoghue - vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Agrium Inc.
03/06/2005

Public company communications are complex and fraught with risk. Recent regulation FD and similar legislation in Canada and the EU precludes selective disclosure of material information. What guidance should you give your CEO and CFO in their dealings with the press, analysts, rating agencies, and investors while protecting your corporate officers and directors? Experienced general counsel will share how to ethically, legally, and proactively manage public company communications by identifying and resolving disclosure issues before they cost the company time and money.

… USING COMPLIANCE FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2005 various authors … Bramesco at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 338; bramesco@acca.com 409 What Can You Say & When-Guidance to Give to Your CEO … we provide that an issuer's posting of information on its website should also be considered sufficient Regulation FD …
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