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.
Presented at the Global Corporate Counsel Association 2002 Annual Meeting in France. The program titled: WHAT EVERY IN-HOUSE LAWYER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS:
PROTECTING COMPANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
AND STRATEGIC NON-PUBLIC BUSINESS INFORMATION
Provides sample language for use in M&A contracts. Includes examples of buyer-friendly language and seller-friendly language. Examines conditions of merger, termination, and closing conditions.
Discussion of confidentiality privileges and recommendations for asserting and waiving them. Also discusses dual representation and challenges it presents.