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.
Examine the differing antitrust/competition and other legal requirements of the European Union that govern cross-border sales distribution arrangements in multiple jurisdictions and take away practical insights on how various legal systems impact a supplier's approach to resale price maintenance, exclusivity, brand integrity, bundling, payment, terminating and/or replacing agents and distributors and conducting online marketing and sales.
Part 2 of the Contract Drafting Program. Did you know that most attorneys only have a vague idea of what an indemnification provision does and how to determine if it does what you think it does? This program will dissect indemnification provisions in commercial contracts for both goods and services. Learn what indemnification provisions mean and how you can spot problems/risks and draft a good provision. We will also cover intellectual property indemnities and the interaction of indemnity and insurance provisions.
This materials covers the elements and process of drafting and ensuring maximum enforcement of noncompetition, nonsolicitation, nondisclosure and assignment of inventions agreements for US-headquartered multinational organizations, with employees and service providers resident and performing services in multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
Learn techniques to become a more effective negotiator. Gain insights into different approaches to the major legal issues that arise, and discover the cultural “soft skills” you need to navigate successfully across the cultural divide while keeping a firm hold on your ethical compass.
Examine key issues arising from differing legal systems in negotiating and drafting contract terms, particularly choice of law considerations, as well as other substantive provisions such as warranties, indemnities, limits on liability and dispute resolution.
Through a detailed review of the key factors and recommendations, the panelists from this session provided a practical approach to a bullet-proof cross-border merger. Here are the materials from this session.
Will your contract withstand an unexpected change and still provide you with the benefits you have anticipated? Have you anticipated what might happen to your “deal” if the counter-party has a significant change in its business, such as being acquired, becoming insolvent, or losing key personnel? Is your contract designed so anticipated, routine changes can be readily made? Are you protected from a force majeure event? Are you prepared to make quick, non-routine changes to your contract, when this is necessary?
Ever wonder how to start a business in West Africa, specifically Angola, Ghana, and Nigeria? This session provides a general overview of the business climate in these three countries, including types of organization, courts and legal system, local content, immigration considerations, and ease of doing business.
This document discusses the legal structure in India, including the country's Constitutional framework and the judiciary. The document then analyzes the creation and enforcement of contracts in India.
The U.S. Government, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), uses economic sanctions and trade embargoes to protect the country's economy and enhance its security. Your Company must comply with all applicable sanction and embargo regulations or you — and in some cases the individual employees involved — will face substantial penalties. This 30-minute training course provides an overview of OFAC sanctions and their key provisions. It will help you recognize situations presenting a risk of legal violations and deal with them properly.