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.
Learn about defending corporate designee depositions when there are no available witnesses personally familiar with the deposition topics; as well as strategies to attack or limit such depositions and practical advice on how to select and prepare a witness if one is required.
Learn how to structure joint venture agreements and negotiate of shareholder and partnership agreements, with a special focus on agreements between industry competitors. Explore post-agreement management of overnance procedures and joint venture exit mechanics.
Your client just finalized a deal to sponsor a team, venue, league or personality. Now it is time to begin activating. What does your client need to know to get all the benefits of their agreement? What could go wrong? How can you help make the sponsorship a success for everyone? Our panel of experts walk you through the process of managing sponsorships from sponsorship agreement execution to expiration!
How does an in-house attorney focus on risk analysis in contract negotiations? Look at metrics and quantitative methods of analyzing deal points to determine if best practices are truly the best solution for a given situation.
Acquire insight into the most significant legal issues encountered by companies in industries with the most experience in Africa -- oil, gas and mining -- in various regions; and learn how to address the challenges presented by these unique and vital environments.
Attend this session to learn about the risks in acquiring international real estate and managing a foreign acquisition or disposition; compare and contrast US practices with those presented in foreign jurisdictions.
This program covers how to select and work well with a corporate monitor. Learn about federal agency trends in requiring monitors and how to make the engagement successful according to the organization, the monitor and the government.
The employment relationship is a<br />complex, rapidly changing area of the law. This survey program will cover the basics such as investigating internal complaints, responding to government investigations, addressing ADA and accommodation issues, managing overtime pay and FLSA classification compliance, handling leave issues, and avoiding retaliation claims. The course will also cover emerging issues such as social media, diversity programs, genetic<br />information discrimination, and class action waivers.
This session’s panel will provide practical approaches on how to respond to compliance problems and effectively communicate compliance threats to management.
Anyone who has come in contact with cross-regional data privacy issues understands the complex challenges faced by in-house counsel and the relevant stakeholders when addressing these concerns on behalf of companies, both for internally and externally- produced information. In no area is the reality of compliance as a process - including policy, law, IT and training-enhanced practice – truer than in data management and ensuring the integrity and application of the data privacy rules.