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.
An overview of computer viruses, email phishing scams, and other risks posed by hackers. Includes tips on how general counsel can protect their company.
Recent European Court of Justice rulings reflect a view of the in-house legal practice that may be antiquated when compared to the realities of the modern in-house practice. How can in-house counsel continue to provide multinational businesses in Europe their critical counsel on competition law matters? This Round Table discussion provided the ideal forum for in-house counsel to exchange thoughts on the serious ramifications created by the ECJ rulings.
The perception that competition law is something that only large companies deal with is no longer applicable in today's environment. This program material will focus on competition law issues relevant also to smaller companies.
This document presents lessons from the litigation battlefield on commercial contract clauses, including the risks posed by boilerplate language and ways to limit liability.
This Conflicts of Interest training course will explain what conflicts of interest are and how to avoid them. It will also help you maintain the highest levels of integrity and fairness in the way you conduct business on behalf of our organization. After reading the material, you'll have a chance to play an online game that presents hypothetical scenarios for you to analyze. As you answer the multiple-choice questions correctly, you'll move through the game and earn a Certificate of Completion.
This Canadian Competition Law training course provides an overview of Canadian competition law and helps you recognize and deal with "red flags" — situations that present a risk of competition violations and legal liability.
This Avoiding Insider Trading training course will help you understand the law and avoid the serious civil and criminal penalties that can result if you trade (or help others trade) in stock based on "inside" information.
This session will give a detailed presentation on negotiating an IP deal with a Chinese (PRC) company, covering the initial business model and strategy, a brief summary of US and Chinese commercial and IP law, contract examples, and tips for closing the agreement.