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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.

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.

It’s no secret that technology has encroached upon the legal realm and how lawyers do business. But did you know that keeping up with new technology has become an ethical issue? Attorneys are ethically obligated to competently represent their clients, and “keeping up” with technology is an integral part of that duty. In this interactive discussion, our panelists will discuss: client communications and technology; competent representation & technology; ethical issues raised in negotiating search protocols; information security – including a discussion on cloud-computing; how to learn the technology basics; social media and ethics; and new technology – what’s on the horizon and how will it impact your ethical obligations.

Social networking sites have exploded in recent years and with a global audience of almost 575 million, chances are corporations and lawyers will have to address these sites in both corporate policies and litigation. However, limited case law in the civil arena exists regarding these potential evidence gold mines. Can corporations govern these sites in a similar manner to e-mail and other technology? Can the information be accessed in order to gain information for litigation? What ethical challenges should lawyers worry about with regard to social networking sites? These topics and more will be covered in this exciting and innovative session addressing this rapidly growing phenomenon.

This presentation covers a brief history of US privacy law, the legislative and regulatory framework, and new and social media and how it is affected by privacy laws.

This program will teach you how to manage and overcome surprise negative vote recommendations from proxy advisory firms (ISS and Glass Lewis).

Given all the regulatory and legislative turmoil, it is more critical than ever that in-house legal personnel be able to clearly communicate the changes to their corporate stakeholder and convincingly present strategies for dealing with the changes. This panel will present some strategies on these fronts.

In response to the developments at the SEC and their potential impact on listed companies or those considering listing on Canadian exchanges, this session will discuss changes you can expect to securities regulations across Canada. The faculty will examine the developments by Canadian securities regulators on issues such as corporate governance and say on pay, majority and individual director voting, and the proxy voting system. The status of the proposed national securities regulator and its potential impact on securities regulation and enforcement will wrap up the session.