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.
Globalization has resulted in greatly increased business activity across borders. Many companies that have never practiced international trade are now planning or have already begun to import and export products and materials. The US government is hardening its enforcement stance on trade laws. Fines and penalties are increasing, as are companies' obligations under the law. Every company engaged in international trade should have internal controls in place sufficient to manage the risks inherent in trade.
Annual Meeting 2006: No company wishes to be the target of an EEOC charge. Don’t take your chances that it won’t happen to you – provide a proactive solution. Take this opportunity to learn effective grievance and complaint programs to help prevent a charge, successful tactics in securing a no cause finding by the Commission, and tips on when and why to select EEOC mediation.
Natural and man-made disasters are now foreseeable events. The events of September 11, 2001 and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have made it clear that disasters can have a debilitating effect upon a corporation. Having a business continuity plan which is updated regularly can help any company struck by disaster steady itself and return to normal business in a reduced period of time. Learn what you as a lawyer can do to develop an effective plan for your organization so that the company is prepared for and can survive a disaster.
In spite of a Republication administration, it is ironic that many companies are facing increased regulatory activity from regulators who seem to be expanding their reach, whether by aggressively interpreting laws or adopting new regulations that are subject to challenge. In either case, it is often in-house counsel who need to decide what to do next. Do you file a lawsuit? Try to negotiate a resolution? Work through lobbyists to try and persuade the agency or Congress?
Annual Meeting 2006: Should the legal department manage the company's risk insurance program? If your department does, you’ll find this program will provide you with the legal knowledge and strategies for handling the risk insurance program, from negotiating policy renewals, developing relationships with underwriters, and incorporating brokers into your risk management team.
This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by Canadian General Counsel during a session in Montreal on the CLO's Role in Government Relations and External Affairs.
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.
Meeting today's regulatory and client demands requires close up the full power and productivity of all members of the legal department. In-house practitioners must develop the management and relationship skills that aren't taught in law firms or in law school. How can you be more than just a lawyer and become also an effective leader? Join us for this open dialogue on how specific general management and leadership techniques can be applied with success to law departments.
It's all a number game. New legal reporting requirements and increased exposure for accounting mistakes mean that you need to know how to read and understand the numbers in a real- world context. The business people often complain that the lawyers do not understand the numbers, so come learn how to prove them wrong. Using real-world examples, this session provided a review of current accounting requirements and a checklist to become more proficient when dealing with financial matters.