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.
General information regarding trends in an increasingly global marketplace and the migration of a global workforce. Discusses issues such as global human resources policies, employment contract issues relating to international assignments, and conflicts of law
An overview of the NAFTA trade activity in the past 10 years. Includes review of NAFTA dispute settlements, trade levels between member nations, and history of the agreement.
Learn how US companies can mitigate FCPA and other risks -- including the safety of your employees -- in frontier markets, and what unique challenges you will face in conducting investigations there. Focus on issues of employment, privacy and other laws in countries with immature legal systems, security considerations and political interference. This part of the presentation focused on Asia.
Deep within the Dodd-Frank Act lies a surprise for companies that use tin, gold, tungsten or tantalum in their products: a requirement to disclose whether you use these minerals and, if so, whether they come from conflict mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo or surrounding countries. An unrelated but similar requirement is found in California's Transparency in Supply Chain Act: a requirement to disclose efforts to
This seminar will cover: getting the company ready for an IPO; the key items necessary for an efficient, risk-minimized offering, including tips, traps and lessons learned from GCs; and the IPO process.
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.