More than just a catchphrase we remember from law school, this is an everyday problem for every business, made even trickier now by the prevalence of electronic ordering and web-posted agreements. Our panel will review the law and offer drafting tips for your company's standard forms, and practice/procedure benchmarks to help your sales/procurement team act (and react) appropriately in the contracting process without being perceived as the deal-killer.
The goods have your logo, but they aren't your company's products. Learn the best practices that corporate counsel should follow to most effectively protect against the growing problem of counterfeit and gray market goods. We begin with a discussion of the current state of the law including the most relevant cases, key statutory provisions and current governmental policies. Then, we look ahead to discuss current plans and proposals to improve the present protection available to companies. We conclude with the speakers discussing their relevant experiences both in the U.S. and abroad in addressing these problems and the real world solutions they used to achieve success. The course materials included will provide resource materials such as checklists, recommended policies and resource lists, including relevant URLs, bibliographies, essential governmental bodies and articles to help attendees combat these two growing problems.
CLOs are increasingly asked to carry a new portfolio of responsibilities for their companies, including shared or sole responsibility for government relations, acting as media spokesperson, serving as guardian of the corporate ethical culture, managing shareholder relations, and counseling board advisors. Lawyers who were trained in legal theory and to serve back office ""no comment"" positions are now ""setting the tone and delivering the message,"" both externally and internally for their corporate client. If you are a CLO who is increasingly relied on to act as the public face of the company, what skills and strategies should you consider in order to be most effective? Our panelists will help the audience think more carefully about navigating these important and complex roles, and help them create a stronger personal tool kit in order to respond/take control of these responsibilities.
Does your department have technology envy? Let our in-house experts help you find more time in your day by updating you on the latest software and other technology available to help you manage claims, corporate filings, and project development, all to assist you with running your legal department more efficiently.
Here is your chance to enhance your ability to be an effective executive in today's corporate environment. Our panel of your peers who have been there, done that, will share with you tips for executive leadership and being an effective manager, how to deal with (and stand up to) a board of directors/advisors, what does risk assessment and management mean in today's world, how does ethical leadership drive profit and employee satisfaction/retention and that compliance is more than just meeting the minimum standards.
Are you still having problems getting your outside counsel to understand what you really mean by cost management, responsiveness and understanding your business? Get an update on the latest practical techniques and suggestions to help improve your in-house relationship with outside counsel from this panel of both outside and in-house counsel as they share their innovative approaches to managing legal relationships.
Contains census information regarding law dept. budgets, ratings of in-house counsel by CEOs, and a list of essential law dept. tools.
Addresses legal issues surrounding government investigations, including legal representation, confidentiality privileges, what to do upon presentation of a search warrant or request to interview, and how companies can prepare for execution of a search warrant.
General information for conducting & managing international legal work from the U.S., including negotiating deals, conducting due diligence, and maintaining foreign offices.
Discusses FTC enforcement of COPPA (Children?s Online Privacy Protection Act) and safe harbour programs.
Discusses circumstances that create business liability, dealing with liability, and the importance of observing legal formalities.
Compilation of articles with checklists addressing compliance, ethics, crisis communication planning, employment law, disaster planning and financial/ business transactions in the aftermath of 9/11.
Key points to consider regarding negotiations. Articles regarding "take it or leave it - contract terms and negotiating a good deal."
Article explaining how to successfully structure and execute a management buy-out.
Legal considerations, tools, security, choosing suppliers, and other issues regarding the creation of a web-based ordering system. Also, bullet points addressing supply chain optimization opportunities, internal & external networks, and cautions.
Center for Legal Policy Civil Justice Report:"Class Action Magnet Courts: The Allure Intensifies?: p.4-19 (discusses problems with the judicial system leading to the creation of magnet courts like those in Madison County). Chicago Tribune editorial discussing proliferation of"venue shopping? by civil plaintiffs: p.20-21Center for Legal Policy Civil Justice Report:"Class Action Magnet Courts: The Allure Intensifies?: p.4-19 (discusses problems with the judicial system leading to the creation of magnet courts like those in Madison County). Chicago Tribune editorial discussing proliferation of"venue shopping? by civil plaintiffs: p.20-21
Do's and Don'ts of preparing effective development plans and recruiting/retaining in-house staff. Also, tips for creating developmental assignments & a performance evaluation system.
Tips to prevent employee litigation, sample arbitration agreement, and tips on forming an effective partnership between inside and outside counsel.
This presentation discusses the environmental justice movement, the work of the NEPC (National Environmental Policy Commission) and several statutes, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Marine Protection, Research & Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) & the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Contains information on how boards should fulfill their responsibilities, including selecting a director. Also discusses recent changes and proposed changes to corporate governance.
Describes how to evaluate a company's vulnerability to security threats and how to formulate a security plan. Lists factors affecting corporate security strategy and provides recommendations for security enhancement, including securing underground parking facilities and mail handling procedures.
Explores the benefits and pitfalls of collaborating with other attorneys/firms during litigation.
General information on patents and patentable subject matter.
Discussion of confidentiality privileges and recommendations for asserting and waiving them. Also discusses dual representation and challenges it presents.
Discussion of alternative ways to price and deliver legal services. Includes the ABA Commission on Billable Hours Report.
General tax information & tax law interpretation for exempt organizations to promote voluntary compliance.
Provides sample language for use in M&A contracts. Includes examples of buyer-friendly language and seller-friendly language. Examines conditions of merger, termination, and closing conditions.
Sample documents and checklists providing tips for buying & selling abroad.
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