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.
The energy industry is fraught with high-stakes contractual agreements with various levels of risk, protections, and responsibilities. Knowing the specific circumstances of a contract, identifying concerns, and establishing priorities and risk levels play a fundamental role when drafting and negotiating indemnity provisions in contracts. This program will provide an overview of different types of indemnity, practical consideration for stakeholders, best practices for drafting and negotiating indemnity clauses, and enforcement challenges. Real world examples will be woven throughout the program to demonstrate the importance and potential outcomes of indemnity provisions in energy industry contracts.
All sectors of the energy industry face countless potential crises and emergencies ranging from minor to catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and criminal investigations. Forward planning, swift responses, and reliable interventions can significantly reduce risk, damage, and liability. This program will cover emergency response assessment, mitigation, preparedness, response, compliance, and recovery for various scenarios and provide relatable case studies and practical lessons learned. The presenters will also address emerging litigation trends, including recent rulings that curtailed excessive injury awards.
All sectors of the energy industry face countless potential crises and emergencies ranging from minor to catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and criminal investigations. Forward planning, swift responses, and reliable interventions can significantly reduce risk, damage, and liability. This program will cover emergency response assessment, mitigation, preparedness, response, compliance, and recovery for various scenarios and provide relatable case studies and practical lessons learned. The presenters will also address emerging litigation trends, including recent rulings that curtailed excessive injury awards.
This program is being co-sponsored with the Litigation Network.
While trial practice has been in decline for decades, used correctly trials remain a valuable tool to reduce exposure, better define damages, and reset the paradigm of settlement negotiations. Knowing when a trial path is in the best interest of a company is key to effectively utilizing and capitalizing on this strategy. Properly evaluating a case for trial can expand the available options and help to reduce future risks. This program will cover how trials can be effectively utilized, even in some of the riskiest settings, and discuss best practices for communicating the need for considering a trial as the best available option.
This program is being co-sponsored with the Litigation Network.
While trial practice has been in decline for decades, used correctly trials remain a valuable tool to reduce exposure, better define damages, and reset the paradigm of settlement negotiations. Knowing when a trial path is in the best interest of a company is key to effectively utilizing and capitalizing on this strategy. Properly evaluating a case for trial can expand the available options and help to reduce future risks. This program will cover how trials can be effectively utilized, even in some of the riskiest settings, and discuss best practices for communicating the need for considering a trial as the best available option.
*This program is being co-sponsored by the Health Law Network
This presentation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s Association services. Topics include the impact of Alzheimer’s, risk factors, and warning signs.
*This program is being co-sponsored by the Health Law Network
This presentation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s Association services. Topics include the impact of Alzheimer’s, risk factors, and warning signs.