Come and find out what's new as Supreme Court watchers brief us on significant cases decided since our last meeting, and the key business and procedural-related issues likely to be before the court in the upcoming term.
Everywhere we turn, we hear about climate change issues. You need to know about the changes that are coming and how they will affect your job as corporate counsel. This program will separate myths from realities and explain the practical implications of climate change on your company, including the effects of current and proposed legislation and regulation around the world on your operations and products, as well as new litigation risks. Specific topics will include recent greenhouse gas regulation and proposed regulations, financial disclosure standards, compliance mechanisms such as cap and trade proposals, insurance aspects and risk allocation.
This session, featuring current or recent SEC staff, will update you on SEC developments that affect corporate counsel. Attend this program and learn about the changes you need to know.
Despite the global economic crisis of 2008, China still represents a major market and resource for many businesses along with its plan of four trillion RMB stimulus packages. After over 20 years cash inflow, China has been lifted out of poverty and has decided it is time to take a different approach to foreign investment. Recent developments in various industries and areas from both legal and governmental approval aspects for PRC foreign investment and M&A will be addressed. A panel of experts will discuss as to how to educate and protect your business team, manage the relationship with the local partners and governmental authorities, provide the guidelines, and stay up-to-date with the changes happening in China.
A media expert and counsel who've had experience in media interaction will discuss when "no comment" might be the best answer to a press inquiry and what to do when it isn't. Discussion also will cover how to make that decision, what kind of messages are effective and how to send effective messages.
This Careful Communication training course will help you take a closer look at your written and spoken communications on behalf of our organization to be sure that you're communicating as effectively — and compliantly — as possible.
To access the Careful Communication Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35528-careful-communication>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Fraud Awareness and Detection training course will help you recognize situations that raise issues of fraud and to help you deal with them appropriately and effectively. 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 Fraud Awareness and Detection Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35538-fraud-awareness-and-detection>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Information Security training course will explain our Information Security Policy and will help you (1) recognize what information should be protected, (2) handle that information appropriately, and (3) recognize security breaches and know how to report them.
To access the Information Security Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35547-information-security>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training course will help you understand and recognize discrimination and harassment and deal with it appropriately. It will address the following issues: (1) Why do you need to be concerned about discrimination, harassment and retaliation? (2) What are the key laws and policies that you need to be aware of? (3) What must you do to comply with these laws and policies?
To access the Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35533-preventing-workplace-harassment>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Record Management training course will help you understand (1) the significance of our records; (2) how to create accurate records that won't be easily misconstrued; and (3) when records are to be retained and when they are to be disposed of or recycled.
To access the Record Management Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35550-record-management>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
Identity theft is a huge problem for consumers and the organizations that serve them. In the U.S. alone, five percent of adults – about 10 million – are victimized each year, with total losses of about $50 billion. U.S. companies spend another $50 billion a year on identity-theft-prevention measures. Organizations that handle personal and business account information are a common target of identity thieves. If you aren't careful with this information, you can be used as instruments of identity theft by clever criminals. This 40-minute training course will help you recognize the "red flags" of identity theft and respond appropriately.
To access the FACTA Red Flags Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35545-facta-red-flags>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) training course will help you recognize "red flags" — situations presenting a risk of FCPA violations — and deal with them appropriately.
To access the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Training Course, visit <a href=http://www.ethicsxchange.com/topic/35562-fcpa-anti-corruption>www.acc.com/compliance</a>.
This document analyzes Canada's Competition Act and includes helpful tips regarding competitor agreements, advertising, mergers, and pricing and distribution.
This document explains what the EEOC wants from you, the proper way to respond to a discrimination charge, and how to obtain information from the EEOC.
This resource provides tips for buyers and sellers looking to merge with or acquire businesses.
This resource discusses how to avoid common pitfalls of pre-suit document preservation and compliance in the electronic age.
This article from the June 8th, 2010 ACC Ontario Chapter program discusses 15 practical and straightforward things that your organization can do to avoid procurement trouble. This document also cites key procurement cases.
This resource discusses how to best protect confidential information, such as trade secrets, personally identifiable information and company proprietary information. The resource further discusses the relevant laws, such as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA.
The recent economic crisis effectively shut down the North American capital markets during the latter half of 2008. However, markets came roaring back in 2009, providing access to debt and equity capital for corporates of all sizes. This document explains the current market situation.
Discover cloud computing and its relevance to your company. What is cloud computing? How can you effectively address data privacy and security concerns if your company and personal data are located in a cloud? How do you get access to your data if needed in a pending or actual law suit? Don't be left out in the rain when the scenery is sublime.
A list of ACC Value Challenge resources including links and titles.
Provides an overview of the key ethical considerations for in-house counsel doing pro bono work. Includes analysisc of unauthorized representation, conflicts, engagement and limited scope agreements, duty of confidentiality, and duty to competently represent your client.
Provides an overview of recent National Labor Relations Board developments. Includes an overview of NLRB structure, powers, developments making union organization easier, and employee rights notice posting requirements.
An overview of the Audit Committee process. Includes review of authority and composition of committee, committee responsibilities, timely topics, feedback from auditors, questions for audit committees to ask, and the role of counsel in the year-end review.
An overview of recent developments at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the organization responsible for maintaining the Domain Name System for the Internet.
An overview of the new law and the approach to its enforcement likely to be taken by the U.K. Serious Fraud Office. The program will also consider whether the Bribery Act may be expected to raise the bar for corporate compliance programs in general.
The team presenting this program will discuss recent developments on critical issues for international mergers and acquisitions, including issues in the following areas: anti-trust/competition law; foreign investment restrictions; developments in securities and corporate law in major jurisdictions; labor and employment; intellectual property; compliance with import/export laws; privacy; tax; environmental liability and information technology.
Driven by large product recalls and the perceived need for action by regulators, the United States, Canada, South Africa, China and numerous other countries have enacted, or are on the brink of enacting or amending, strict laws and regulations governing the manufacture, supply, sale, distribution, importation and advertising of consumer goods and services. This session will focus on: international supply arrangements and regulations; incident reporting requirements and the need for coordinated action at an international level; limitations in product disclaimers and increased options for consumer redress and remedies; and increased likelihood of product liability claims and the growth of class action litigation. The focus of the session will be on understanding the international impact, reach and interplay of national laws and regulations for consumer products and services.
This presentation will focus on the internal theft of information or money. Attendees will walk through important decision points regarding hiring practices, electronic investigations, and prosecutorial and insurance considerations. By the end of the program, attendees will be able to a) identify key hiring background issues; b) understand the differing goals and pitfalls arising from internal theft investigations; c) appreciate the advantages and ramifications of electronic monitoring of employees; and d) describe issues that impact insurance coverage for losses and expenses.
Whether it’s plaintiff’s attorneys or the federal or state government, the healthcare industry is under constant scrutiny and attack. Join experienced in-house and outside healthcare counsel explain the current trends, what might be looming on the horizon, and what you should do if an investigator knocks on your door.
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