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.
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.
2007 ACCE Annual Conference: With the multitude of technological options available to you to improve your work flow in the legal department, deciding which ones are right for your team can become a full-time job of its own. This powerpoint presentation created by your peers will show you what has worked to simplify their workload and allow them to work faster and more effectively, what were the most cost-efficient options, and where such tools could be used for improved communication, implementing a knowledge management system, legal intranet, contracting, online training and more.
2007 ACCE Annual Conference: With the multitude of technological options available to you to improve your work flow in the legal department, deciding which ones are right for your team can become a full-time job of its own. This session focused on what has worked to simplify workload and allow faster and more effective work, what were the most cost-efficient options, and where such tools could be used for improved communication, implementing a knowledge management system, legal intranet, contracting, online training and more.
Presented to the Northeast Ohio Chapter of ACC America, April 19, 2007. Attorneys are often faced with litigation strategy issues. This presentation provides the practitioner with strategies, tactics and techniques aimed at producing efficient litigation. Topics include jurisdiction, filing, removal, depositions and electronic discovery.
CCU 2007: Intellectual property is for the lawyers, you say. Not so. As a corporate paralegal, you likely encounter IP issues on a regular basis. This basic review will provide a primer on the IP issues every corporate paralegal needs to be aware of and the steps required to ensure IP best practices are implemented as part of your daily environment in the work place.
More and more the in-house corporate legal department is being viewed as a valued member of the business team. That means you too! But what role does the paralegal play and, equally as important, what role COULD you play? Hear from a panel of your peers who have acquired the esteemed moniker of business partner, learn how they achieved this status and what steps you can take within your organization to establish yourself as a productive, vital member of the business team.
Getting the necessary information you need to complete your assignments can sometimes be easier said than done. Whether it is conducting an investigation or simply gathering data for a project, gaining access to the right information when you need it is an important key aspect of any paralegal's job. Learn about specific tools and methods you can use to improve your fact gathering skills and take home to share with your attorneys and/or business clients.
CCU 2007: This interactive workshop provides busy in-house paralegals with the skills to balance professional and personal demands, gain clarity to set goals and priorities, make choices to use time efficiently, and most importantly, draft a personal time management action plan.
CCU 2007: This interactive workshop will provide busy in-house paralegals with the skills to balance professional and personal demands, gain clarity to set goals and priorities, make choices to use time efficiently, and most importantly, draft a personal time management action plan. During the session, you will receive focused information interspersed with hands-on exercises to allow for immediate feedback, so you can return home with a clear understanding of the concepts and use these skills to your benefit.
CCU 2007: Our panel of seasoned labor and employment specialists highlight serious mistakes that could cost your company money, but could have otherwise been avoided with prior warning. Learn how to uncover these prevalent employment law mistakes in your organization, how to fix them, and how to prevent them from becoming serious legal problems.
CEO's and lawyers have lost their jobs over improper revenue recognition. As corporate counsel, you are expected to help make sure your company is doing it right. Using a number of typical contracts that most in-house lawyers will negotiate and draft during their careers, this panel discussed the kinds of accounting issues that may come up, particularly in the context of earnings and revenue recognition.
The following outline is intended to highlight 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 represented in the outline.
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.
A resource list with a sampling of supplemental materials pertaining to the topics raised during this CLO ThinkTank on Corporate Governance and Compliance.
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 not identified or perspectives on the identified issues that are not adequately represented in the outline. The outline is merely intended as a starting point to help you identify discussion topics and tee up your conversation. This material is from the ACC CLO ThinkTank Series.
A detailed list of ACC Resources on CLOs and Corporate Governance.
This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by General Counsel during a session in Atlanta on 'Managing the Global Law Department.'
Annual Meeting 2006: As in-house counsel for your company, one of your many roles may be to provide support and guidance to the board. But you need to stay on top of the trends in order to provide the best legal advice possible. Here is your chance to get up to speed as this course will teach you about current best practices in board process, director communication, and on-boarding new directors. You’ll also take home practical tips on the hottest legal issues affecting directors today, including duties and liability, D&O insurance, and corporate governance.
Annual Meeting 2006: Managing risk is an important part of every in-house lawyer’s portfolio. How do you balance the negotiations of limitations of liability and indemnification provisions without risking the deal? What can your company live with, and what can you recommend and still sleep at night? What leverage can you exert against a party that is a Goliath when you are David? Learn about legal strategies, and take home best practice methods to apply in your own company.
Annual Meeting 2006: Litigation, regardless of what type, can be expensive. Make that very expensive. Your legal knowledge can help you manage lawsuits in such a way that you can reduce your expenses. Take this opportunity to learn some tried and true methods for managing these costs in an IP lawsuit including outside counsel fees, costs of using experts and consultants, and more. We’ll send you home with the knowledge you need to manage these and other costs along with an understanding about why some costs will always be out of your control.
Learn how leading departments deal with the complexity of managing intellectual property in today's global marketplace. What management approaches work? What technology tools and business processes lead to success or to failure? How can communications be best focused to draw from the strengths of the in-house and outside lawyers, subject matter experts, and business team? Our panel of corporate IP specialists will share with you successful models for managing a global patent portfolio, including successful techniques and pitfalls to avoid.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and a variety of state anti-discrimination laws prohibit bias based on sex, color, race, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability and sexual orientation, among others. Image discrimination can be linked to any of these characteristics, and whether a characteristic is ‘mutable’ and ‘immutable’ becomes important in determining whether an individual has suffered from such bias. In this session, participants will explore the concepts, legal underpinnings, and recent developments involved in recognizing and eliminating image discrimination in the counsel’s office and in the wider corporate environment.
Annual Meeting 2006: In addition to results, in-house litigators are regularly asked to show how they add value to the bottom line. Thus, in-house litigators need to put together a carefully developed plan, similar to a winning case strategy, which resonates with upper management. More than basic metrics, this seminar looks at what large and small litigation departments can do to win the adding value battle.
In our heavily regulated business climate, every company should have a basic set of policies that its employees can turn to for guidance on a regular basis. Well drafted policies inform everyone of the rules, and protect your clients from liability-poorly drafted ones can create more litigation and regulatory problems than they fix. Learn how to advise your clients on the appropriate topics for policies, and the legal ramifications of publishing and communicating these policies. In-house practitioners will share their sample policies and provide valuable insights for getting these adopted and used by the businesses.
Confidentiality and non-compete agreements are some of the most common agreements faced by in-house law departments. Learn the law involved in these types of agreements and how the size of your organization and the type of business determines how and when it’s best to use these instruments. Learn about the different types of confidentiality and non-compete agreements and when should they be used, how to choose the right format and key clauses for the job, what barriers there are to enforcement, what other companies have done to manage the never ending flow of requests to review non-disclosure agreements, and how to ensure compliance.
Annual Meeting 2006: The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry faces a unique and daunting set of statutory and regulatory issues, including, but not limited to, the handling and disposal of radioactive materials, employee health & safety procedures involving unique and exotic compounds, NRC licensing, and good laboratory practices. Smaller companies in this industry also face unique challenges such as developing sound EH&S programs in-house as well as negotiating leases with landlords unfamiliar with biotech research operations. Our panelists will explore the legal foundations of these issues, discuss the regulatory framework in which their respective companies operate, and lay down a suggested path for both large and small companies in this industry to follow.
Annual Meeting 2006: Don't know a copyright from a trademark, or just looking for a refresher to help you spot issues? This program will cover the fundamental issues in intellectual property law, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. You will learn how to spot major issues and avoid common mistakes.
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