ACC Update - March 26, 2007 (Plain Text Version)

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Research Resources Available through ACC

Did you know….

…that ACC has an online repository of sample forms, policies, clauses, checklists and charts, the majority of which are donated by your fellow in-house counsel? Additionally, the collection includes surveys, white papers, webcast recordings and transcripts, ACC Docket Articles, Practice Profiles and InfoPAKs? All these resources can be accessed at the ACC Virtual Library at: www.acc.com/vl

To find resources, type in your search term or phrase, or choose one or more of the keywords, then to narrow your search, select the material types (sample form, quick reference or article, etc.) then click on search.

…that the one of the most valuable and underused ACC resource is the Committee Listservs?  The listservs are useful for communicating within practice areas, to seek sample documents, obtain referrals to outside vendors or solicit feedback and advice from fellow in-house practitioners. The listservs are voluntary and only open to ACC members. Please visit your My Membership Page  to sign-up for one or more of ACC 14 committee listservs.

…that you can tap into the thousands of ACC member experts willing to share their experience and knowledge in various practice areas at the Member to Member site at http://www.acc.com/php/find.php?

…that if you are unable to locate a resource in the virtual library or for assistance with joining a listserv, or to lean more about other ACC resources, you can contact a member of the Legal Resources team at legalresources@acc.com.

New and Updated Resources

Doing Business In… There are over 60 white papers provided by Practical Law Company (formerly Global Counsel) on doing business in various countries from the Czech Republic to South Korea. To access these resources, please visit the ACC Virtual Library at www.acc.com/vl. Type in the search term “doing business” then click on search.

New InfoPAK

Law Department Glossary of Job Descriptions in Canada 2007
The Glossary includes an overview of typical skills, educational backgrounds and duties for numerous corporate legal department positions.
Also available is the Law Department Glossary of Job Descriptions in the United States at http://www.acc.com/resource/v7261

Updated InfoPAKs:

Internal Investigations 2007

New to In-house Practice 2007

General Counsel Executive Summary of Employment Law 2007

New Practice Profile

The Use of External Investigators to Aid in Corporate Investigations 2007
This Profile explores the practices of six selected companies in their investigations using outside investigators, and examines one multinational law-firm, in its role as an outside investigator for a company. Predominantly, the companies profiled will engage an outside investigator to conduct an investigation in one of two scenarios: (1) where the outside investigator provides added value that the company cannot achieve on its own; or (2) to comply with specific policies within the company, which require the investigation to be conducted externally.

Other Recent Profiles

The Use of Mediation in the United States and Western Europe to Add Value to Transactions and Effectively Resolve Commercial Disputes 2006

Business Continuity and Disaster Response Planning: What Companies Are Doing 2006

Upcoming InfoPAKs from ACC available in March 2007

Role of the General Counsel
Small Law Department Human Resources Manual - Canada
Small Law Department Human Resources Manual - Mexico

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New Top Ten List: Keeping Up Without Burning Out

ACC's Top Ten lists provide quick overviews on hot topics for in-house counsel.
This month's list, Top Ten Tips for Keeping Up Without Burning Out, provides you with advice about how to stay on top of your client's legal issues.

 

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2007 Annual Meeting: Enjoying the Ride on the Track to Success - Schedule Now Available!

Don’t miss the educational and networking event of the year for corporate practitioners. With over 100 programs providing practical advice on a broad range of legal specialties, the 2007 Annual Meeting (October 29-31, Hyatt Regency Chicago) has something for every in-house practitioner. No matter how well we map out our plans, each workday can present new and sometimes unexpected challenges.  No one rides a roller coaster alone, and, as always, ACC's Annual Meeting offers a variety of opportunities to meet, interact with, and learn from fellow in-house counsel along for the ride. Check out the March Docket and am.acc.com for the newly released program schedule! Don’t delay; register now as rates increase after April 6th. Register today at am.acc.com. Questions? The education team can help. Contact: education@acc.com or 202.293.4103, x.451.



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Corporate Counsel University: New Challenges/New Solutions

Corporate Counsel University: New Challenges/New Solutions
April 29 - May 1, 2007, Hyatt Regency St. Louis, MO
Have you recently become new to the in-house practice or have you taken on management responsibilities? Now in its 5th year, CCU has become the gold standard for best practices for attorneys who are new to in-house, or who would like to sharpen their management and in-house practice skills. New for 2007! By popular demand, we have expanded to offer programming for in-house paralegals. You will have the chance to learn from other experts from the Center for Creative Leadership and The George Washington University. Sessions include: Building Better Negotiation Skills, Metrics to Creating & Fostering a Successful Law Department, Time Management for Busy In-house Paralegals, and many more. Improve your game by joining us in St. Louis. Visit ccu.acc.com to view the program schedule and register today- attendance is a bargain at $700 for in-house counsel and $650 for paralegals!

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