ACC National News
In This Issue . . .
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ACC RESOURCES
- Upcoming Webcasts
- Recent Webcasts
- Updated InfoPAKs
ACC EUROPE'S 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR ACC'S 2005 ANNUAL MEETING!
EXCLUSIVE ACC MEMBER DISCOUNT
CORPORATE PRO BONO NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ACC RESOURCES
Are you taking advantage of all the ACC services available at your fingertips? Did you know you can look at new job listings, find recommendations for outside counsel, or speak to other in-house counsel about their experiences in developing email policies or hiring outside counsel?
These are just some of the services available to you as an ACC Member. If you want to find out how to use these services and save time and money, listen to the replay of the recent audio webcast, Making the Most of Your ACC Resources. In only 30 minutes, you'll learn about the following ACC resources:
• Virtual LibrarySM, ACC's database of sample forms,
policies, articles, and checklists;
• MemberToMemberSM, ACC's volunteer member experts
database;
• InfoPAKsSM, ACC's comprehensive information packages
that focus on particular topics;
• Leading Practices Profiles, ACC's profiles of best practices
at work in legal departments of all sizes around the world;
• Committees, ACC's 12 Committees organize CLE
programs, host webcasts, and offer members a myriad of
opportunities to get involved; and
• Inhouse JoblineSM, ACC's database of job positions and
resumes.
ACC Committees and staff continually work to provide timely and informative materials for member use. Links to the latest resource offerings are listed below. While most of these materials can be found in ACC's Virtual Library, ACC staff is always available to assist with your search for resources to fit your needs.
Upcoming Webcasts
The following webcasts have been developed to bring you valuable information on timely topics.
June 14, 2005: Employment Best Practices for the Nonprofit Organization
Click on the Nonprofit Organizations link on the left for more information.
June 16, 2005: International Employment Contracts - When It Comes to the Employer and Employee Divorce, Will Your "Prenup" Stand the Test?
Click on the International Legal Affairs link on the left for more information.
June 28, 2005: Directors and Officers Coverage - Potentials and Pitfalls Click on the Corporate & Securities Law or Litigation link on the left for more information.
June 30, 2005: Practical Career Progression Tips for the In-house Attorney
Click on the Law Department Management link on the left for more information.
Recent Webcasts
All ACC webcasts are recorded and archived for replay. Check out the replay of recent programs.
March 2005
The New (Old) Rules of Class Action Employment Litigation: Defending Discrimination Class Claims Under Rule 23, presented by ACC's Employment & Labor Committee and Jackson Lewis LLP, the committee sponsor for 2004-2005
Listen to a panel of employment litigation specialists as they discuss the potential changes to defending class action cases that may arise as a result of Rule 23, along with other issues in the big stakes game of employment class actions.
Electronic Billing - It's Not Just for Large Law Departments, presented by Serengeti Law
Should your law department process legal bills online? From the world's largest legal departments to those with a single attorney, companies are using electronic billing to save time and control their spending. A panel of in-house counsel and administrators from small, medium, and large law departments share their insights on using electronic billing systems.
April 2005
New Opportunities in Retail and Wholesale Distribution in China, presented by ACC's International Legal Affairs Committee and Eversheds LLP, the committee sponsor for 2004-2005
Despite substantial liberalization of market access across a number of key sectors, China remains a market where nothing is as simple as it may appear. One still encounters a number of ways in which the conduct of such business is still difficult and requires creative problem solving. Information presented during this webcast reviews the changes that have taken place during the past few years and how these changes affect business opportunities in this market.
May 2005
The Brave New-to-In-House World of Employee Leave Requests, presented by ACC's Employment & Labor Law Committee and Jackson Lewis LLP, the committee sponsor for 2004-2005
The one-hour presentation was developed for the new to inhouse practitioners, however the panelists for this program provided insight and information that would be useful anyone who deals with challenging issues related to leave request. The panelists' responses to questions from attendees are included in the replay.
Contaminated Sites Recent Developments, presented by ACC's Environmental, Health and Safety Committee and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, the committee sponsor for 2004-2005
Listen to a discussion of Superfund topics such as Life After Aviall; Superfund Politics & EPA's Budget; Vapor Intrusion - Just When You Thought it Was Safe to Leave That Contaminated Soil Alone; and Institutional Controls - Where Are We Now?
Records Policy Enforcement - Best Practices Across Corporate and E-mail Records, presented by Jordan Lawrence Group, an ACC Alliance Partner
Companies continue to struggle to meet the challenges of everyday management and control of corporate records. Regulations like SOX, GLB, and FACTA, along with highly publicized cases, have increased the need for internal controls and the immediate production and protection of records across all media types, including email. Listen to this replay for a review today's best practices, national benchmarking statistics and practical steps necessary to develop and enforce a defendable corporate records program. The insights and information covered in this program can help any company reduce risks, costs, and internal control weaknesses.
Updated InfoPAKs
The following InfoPAKs have been revised to provide updated information and material, and new titles are in progress. Contact Karen Palmer for more information on
these and other ACC Virtual Library resources.
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets: An Introduction To Intellectual Property For In-House Counsel
New to In-house Practice
Alternative Billing
Role of the General Counsel
Data Protection - A Practical Guide to Personal Data Transfer Laws in Europe, Canada and the U.S.
ACC EUROPE'S 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
How are you at managing your global legal department? How familiar are you with competition law, risk management issues, or governance practices? Managing the broad range of legal and business issues that confront companies in today's competitive global economy can be a challenge for even the most experienced in-house attorney.
Looking for the answers to these and other questions? Want to hear from your in-house peers at AOL, Nokia, General Electric, Tyco, Hewlett-Packard, BP, Cable & Wireless, Carlsberg Breweries, BAT-the list goes on! If so, you should plan to attend ACC Europe's 2005 Annual Conference in Brussels, June 19-21 where you will benchmark best practices on such issues as Managing a Multinational Legal Department, Global Harmonization of Codes of Conduct, Global Records Retention Policies & Procedures, the Role, Function, & Culture of International In-house Counsel, and much more. To register, or for full details, visit us online at www.acca.com/acce/05.
DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR ACC'S 2005 ANNUAL MEETING!
With the help of ACC's committees, the 2005 Annual Meeting, held October 17-19, in Washington, DC, promises to be the best one yet! Full program details for the Annual Meeting, including program descriptions and faculty are now available. You can also find this information in the June issue of the ACC Docket arriving in your mailboxes soon! You don't want to miss the best annual education and networking event for in-house counsel! For details on programs presented by a particular committee, click on the appropriate committee link on the left. Be sure to register for the meeting by September 2nd to qualify for the $1195 regular rate. REGISTER TODAY!
COMMITTEE LEADER AM05 REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 10 @$995
EXCLUSIVE ACC MEMBER DISCOUNT
Jordan Lawrence is pleased to announce a special program specifically for ACC Members. As an Alliance Partner, we are offering members interested in rapidly developing and implementing a comprehensive, best-practices corporate records program, a further discount and guaranteed implementation before the ACC National Conference in October. With a limited number of opportunities available for this program, contact Jordan Lawrence today at 1.866.527.3310 and ask for Marty Provin, or go to www.jlacc.com for more information.
ACC JOBLINE GOES GLOBAL
What has almost 700 corporate counsel positions listed and over 5,000 searchable resumes? ACC's new and improved Inhouse Jobline! Launched just nine months ago, the online career center has quickly become the place to reach experienced in-house counselors with a broad range of legal experience. With many new international features, employers around the world can easily manage their online recruiting. Indeed nine international jobs have recently been advertised. Job seekers benefit from FREE resume posting and automatic job notification of positions that match their criteria. Inhouse Jobline is an excellent opportunity for any anyone, anywhere, trying to fill or find an in-house positionLog on to jobline.acca.com.
CORPORATE PRO BONO NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!
CorporateProBono.Org has changed its name to Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO). Even with the new name, CPBO remains the premier resource for in-house corporate counsel seeking to do pro bono work. Through online services, technical assistance to the in-house community, and educational outreach, CPBO encourages and supports the participation of in-house counsel in pro bono legal services. CPBO offers pro bono clinics, training, and consultations to ACC Chapters, individual in-house attorneys, and law departments nationwide. For more information about Corporate Pro Bono, visit www.cpbo.org, or contact the CPBO Project Director at cpbo@acca.com or at 202.662.9669.
