With information overload and increasing demands for specialization, staying on top of constitutional, statutory and administrative law developments that affect everyone’s practice has become ever more difficult. This panel will review major developments from the just concluded 2006-2007 Supreme Court term of concern to every in-house counsel. The discussion will focus on key recent decisions while also highlighting what to look for on the Court’s 2007-08 docket. Presentations will avoid any discussion of subjects covered by specialist update panels. So, depending on the most recent developments, topics covered may include punitive damages; the Supremacy Clause (federal statutory and regulatory preemption of State law); the Commerce Clause (the reach of federal and state regulation); the Takings Clause, business' First Amendment rights; the Administrative Procedure Act; FOIA and more.
International M&A is not a new subject. However, increasing compliance hurdles and the use of information technology to manage data present greater opportunities for success OR failure in a transaction. Do you know the US and non-US laws well enough to clear these hurdles? As regulators become more assertive in protecting personal information, what specific steps should a selling company take? Can an electronic deal room be accessible from outside Europe? How can a prospective buyer acquire adequate information about key non-US employees? Has the increasing focus on data protection given European Works Councils and other unions another weapon? Our panel of M&A professionals will share practical guidance on the topic using real world examples. Take home a solid understanding of the law and useful suggestions for due diligence and compliance.
This session will focus on the many practical reasons you need to be familiar with your company’s insurance portfolio. Do you know which risks are (or aren’t) covered e.g., breach of contract, non-employee injuries, professional liability, directors and officers issues? How does your insurance coverage affect day-to-day operations, such as claims management and commercial contracts? What does it mean when you are asked to name someone as an additional insured or loss payee on your policies, or to waive subrogation? Does your insurance coverage apply when you agree to indemnify a third party or assume other contractual liability? Will your foreign supplier’s insurance policy really protect you in the U.S.?
Our people are our most valuable asset. The best leaders say it. Many genuinely believe it. But until you actually help people identify their own key drivers, and develop strategies to help connect individual and team motivators with organizational goals, you might be trying to drive them harder, not smarter. Our international panel of legal managers will share ideas on motivational drivers common to many lawyers around the world. Benefit from recent research on what motivates lawyers. Learn practical tips to identify and harness the primary motivators of the entire legal team, both in-house and outside counsel and identify tools to help connect organizational strategy with your team's motivational drivers.
Privacy is a hot and ever-changing field. Keep on top of those changes with up to the minute case law, new laws and FTC enforcement actions. Issue spot the latest state and federal privacy laws and benchmark against what other companies are doing.
The ability to deliver effective and efficient training enhances your value as in-house counsel, provides critical preventive guidance in the face of increasing compliance requirements, and fosters close relationships with employees and management. How can a small law department implement and deliver this training? Learn effective methods to present content, communicate critical legal issues, ensure compliance, and make an impact on your company. Coverage will include use of intranets, web-based training, live meetings, PowerPoint presentations, legal briefs and memos, forms, policies, checklists and partnering with third party providers.
Financial services attorneys: here is your chance to gain a broad understanding of recently passed and pending legislation in the futures and financial services industry. Learn how this legislation could affect your company and how best to advise your in-house client.
Confused business proposals, deal fever, empire-building dreams, and old-fashioned complexity render joint ventures and strategic alliance among the most frustrating, prolonged and expensive deals. Corporate practitioners must often organize the method out of the madness these transactions can present. Learn how to use your role and knowledge as a lawyer to simplify, manage, and unwind these projects through as our panel discusses strategies to untangle the variety of deals embedded in the single joint venture and alliance, ways to combine legal execution with business strategy, benchmarks for joint venture structures among various industries, and much more.
Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs. Every plan sponsor will find this to be a helpful overview on a current concern as employers will no doubt be developing their programs, or tweaking them, in 2007 to come into compliance by 2008.
Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs. Every plan sponsor will find this to be a helpful overview on a current concern as employers will no doubt be developing their programs, or tweaking them, in 2007 to come into compliance by 2008.
Three federal agencies have released final regulations on what is allowable as part of company wellness programs including premium discounts, health risk assessments, and more. The regulations are required reading to avoid ERISA, HIPAA, ADA, and IRS issues. Allow our panel of seasoned counsel to highlight the requirements of the regulations and the interplay between applicable statutes, and identify best practices throughout the country to (legally) help control health costs. Every plan sponsor will find this to be a helpful overview on a current concern as employers will no doubt be developing their programs, or tweaking them, in 2007 to come into compliance by 2008.
As information becomes increasingly electronic, consumers and law enforcement have become concerned about data collection, use, monitoring, and storage of sensitive information, including personal information. There are myriad state and federal laws that deal with sensitive information on a sectorial basis, but these laws may not overlap, or may create conflicting obligations and priorities. Learn the basic concepts of privacy and data security, understand federal and state authority to regulate privacy practices, receive an update on privacy laws governing online activities, and determine what to do if a law enforcement entity starts to investigate your privacy and data security practices.
Mergers, acquisitions, domestic or international growth, downsizing: all roads generally lead to personnel restructuring and/or reductions in force. You need to make sure you know the laws before you handle such a difficult situation. Learn how to successfully implement a plant closing or a reduction in force without being tripped up by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, state laws, or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Receive model releases and waivers and practical suggestions and considerations for RIF procedures, performance appraisals, and RIF early retirement benefits. Plus take home a complete RIF checklist including WARN, adverse impact analysis, releases, and severance so you are sure to avoid any liability should you find yourself in either situation.
Former senior prosecutors, judges, and enforcement officials are increasingly sought out by top companies with open CLO positions. What do these folks bring to their jobs and what are their perspectives now that they sit on the other side of the desk? Moderated by Bill Lytton, immediate past CLO of Tyco, this all-star line-up will discuss what their perspectives on corporate crime and responsibility are, how they’re rising to meet the challenges of law department leadership, whether they’re shaking up (or not) their legal department functions and outreach, and - of course! - insider tips for surviving investigatory encounters with their former employers!
Attention energy counsel or in-house counsel who deal with energy issues: Here is your chance to receive a review of the latest federal and state energy laws and regulations likely affecting you now. Your regulatory peers will provide you with a comprehensive legislative update to include an overview of recently passed legislation, including an update on the Energy Policy Act and renewable energy legislative efforts.
With intellectual property, especially patents, becoming increasingly important to a company’s overall business strategy, it is critical to understand the legal approaches to maintaining a sophisticated IP strategy through the efficient use of limited resources. This open discussion of legal issues will include upon such topics as on-line IP asset management tools, time/money saving techniques, and working with management to manage their expectations as to what it takes to have an effective IP strategy.
Join this frank discussion regarding the importance and impact of diversity within the legal profession. Gain invaluable insight on how your fellow corporate practitioners are experiencing the benefits of successful diversity-related initiatives in the legal field. Our distinguished and notable panel of in-house counsel executives will share their perspectives and experiences with respect to fostering and promoting diversity within their legal departments and the firms that represent their companies.
Canadian CCU 2007: Regardless of your industry, your company has employees and with employees comes potential liability. This session will highlight the employment hot spots that every in-house counsel needs to know about and teach you how to uncover potential risks in your organization, how to fix them, and how to prevent them from becoming serious legal problems.
Every business, small or large, local or multi-national, must consider the implications of IP protection and the laws surrounding it. Are you up to date on the most recent developments? If not, here is your chance to receive an overview of the latest issues affecting patent, trademark, and copyright rules in Europe.
Every business, small or large, local or multi-national, must consider the implications of IP protection and the laws surrounding it. Are you up to date on the most recent developments? If not, here is your chance to receive an overview of the latest issues affecting patent, trademark, and copyright rules in Europe.
2007 ACCE Annual Conference: Is your company tempted by the prospect of saving big money by outsourcing technology service, customer call centers, and human resource functions to India or Eastern Europe? You may want to think before you jump. Our panel of outsourcing experts shared practical advice on conducting due diligence, structuring outsourcing agreements, drafting contracts, and minimizing risks.
As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defence or corporate "spokesmodel" in a crisis situation. When press or regulators come knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session focused on BP's largest and most complex refinery and the incident that occurred on March 23, 2005.
CCU 2007: Here is your chance to share your experiences or ask the questions you've always been afraid to ask. This open forum will provide a dialogue of group participation and discussion for you and your peers to candidly raise issues, receive solutions, and hear lessons learned on a variety of topics impacting today's in-house paralegal. No question will be turned away. This is benchmarking like you've never had it before. No right or wrong here just an open exchange of ideas, comments, and feedback from your peers. Plus you'll have the opportunity to grow your network of contacts, as these are the folks you'll want to be in touch with long after the meeting.
CCU 2007: As an in-house paralegal, you are likely keenly aware of management functions now being incorporated into your core set of responsibilities and duties. In this presentation learn about the role of management and important considerations and expectations you need to be aware of when adding this function to your duties. Hear about and learn simple but effective skills for supervising staff, and tools to use to foster confidence and improve your management skills that will benefit you and your team.
CCU 2007: Smart companies measure results. In an era increasingly driven by metrics, it is essential for law departments to find or develop tools that provide some measure of the value of the work being accomplished. Our law management explain key performance indicators and benchmarking data for in-house counsel that can be used to measure and track the performance of a law department and how you can apply these tools to foster success within your department.
A resource list with a sampling of supplemental materials pertaining to the topics raised during this CLO ThinkTank on Global law Department Management
In its infancy, your new company needs lots of TLC to see it through until the next phase of its corporate life. As legal counsel, you should be able to offer assistance to the executive team, but where do you learn such guidance? Look no further. This session will provide you with a wealth of knowledge including the ten most common tasks of an in-house lawyer, how to manage entrepreneurial clients' expectations, how to distinguish between work you must do versus work that can be sent to an outside firm, how to deal with ethical issues, how to "sell" yourself to senior management, and much more.
When the Senate Finance Committee issued its outline for nonprofit reform in the summer of 2004, it became clear that the nonprofit sector would not escape the post-SOX era without significant legislative reform. There is no hotter topic in the nonprofit arena right now than the legislation introduced and proposed as a result of the Senate Finance Committee's report and its hearings in 2005. It is also becoming apparent that the next emerging trend for nonprofits, following close on the heels of governance reforms, is the expectation and requirement of additional non profit transparency in some cases as a substitute for and in others in addition to more direct government regulation of nonprofit activities. In this session, a panel of key experts from Congressional staff and the Internal Revenue Service will respond to questions on the current and proposed federal legislation as such legislation exists at the time of the conference with a focus on transparency issues.
Government regulators can and will visit a facility at any given time and make spot inspections that could have severe financial and legal consequences for your company. Are you prepared? If not, you'll want to join with this panel of your in-house peers as they share what you need to know about the law of government investigations. You'll learn what training procedures to have in place when you've been advised an investigation is underway, what your legal options and rights are, and how to set an appropriate tone from the outset.
Do you feel confident that your company is properly identifying and managing its IP assets? Join your in-house IP peers as they share with you their best practices to legally protecting IP assets including developing and implementing an IP audit system and management strategies. Considerations for small to medium law departments will be specifically addressed.
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