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.
Discusses the latest DOL guidance on Form 5500 Annual Return/Reports of Employee Benefit Plans regarding service provider fee disclosures, the status of proposed amendments to DOL regulation regarding statutory services exemption, disclosure of fees to participants and DOL’s position on gifts, gratuities and entertainment directed to plan fiduciaries.
This webcast addresses the range of issues arising from the subprime/credit crisis, including the emerging wave of private securities litigation and enforcement actions, as well as lessons learned by boards and management and the attorneys advising them.
Provides the fundamentals of technology escrow. Covers key issues to address in minimizing client risk when licensing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, the challenges or risks surrounding off-shore development and licensing, challenges or risks surrounding exclusive supply agreements, verification of the content of escrow deposits, and escrow and verification service case studies.
Analyzes issues with managing workforce reductions in certain key jurisdictions in Europe and seeks to identify some practical tips for the management of multi-jurisdictional workforce reduction programs where problems around timing and consistency arise.
Addresses the Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower provision and the case law that has developed under that provision, and provides best practices for companies to handle whistleblower complaints internally so that they don't become an external nightmare involving the media or agencies.
This webcast transcript examines changes to the Canada-US Tax Treaty that will affect withholding tax rates on certain cross border payments. The presenters provide insight on possible restructuring solutions and discuss changes to Canada's Income Tax Act as they pertain to the energy industry.
This webcast transcript addresses creative strategies, including the wider use of technology, the use of metrics, the development of sophisticated budgeting tools and true value-based billing models, being deployed by in-house and external teams to meet challenges head on and to redefine the quality and depth of their relationship as a consequence.
Focuses on how compliance officers and others view risk management, how they proactively manage compliance and associated risks, specific principles and guidelines as a framework for analyzing risk, and case studies on improving business while lowering risk.