The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Program Materials: Articles on different state laws in regards to insurer’s staff attorney; sample court orders; opinions; outline of caselaw on staff attorney issues for Utah, Arizona, Texas, and California
Article:"Principles of Third Party Liability Insurance? addresses coverage issues, including types of policies, environmental claims, duties to defend and to indemnify, & rules of policy construction- p. 3-49. Article:"Principles of Business Interruption Coverage? addresses general coverage considerations, mitigation requirements, etc.- p. 50-68.
This powerpoint discusses an integrated approach to compliance and risk management for your company, including how to assess the consequences and severity of different risks.
This detailed powerpoint presentation discusses the risks corporate counsel face in a changing world. Learn how to avoid these risks with solid techniques outlined here.
Most courts have long recognized that the selection of counsel by a client is one that should not be disrupted. When it comes to insurance coverage of a claim, that selection is often limited by the terms of the insurance contract. The best time to negotiate a favorable selection of counsel clause is when the insurance renews or the business is considering changing insurance companies.
Simplified agreements and the elimination of unneeded contracts results in a huge increase in productivity and business partner satisfaction. How can you achieve this same result without increasing risk? The task encompasses a variety of activities from simplifying language and shortening documents, to smarter risk allocation (to avoid unnecessary negotiations), to implementing contracting mechanisms that reduce the number of provisions that must be repeatedly drafted, reviewed, understood, and negotiated. Hear how these panelists did it and take these lessons home with you.