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Question of the Month
Question: "How do I go about investigating a sexual harassment
complaint at my company? What steps can we take to avoid this
kind of situation in the future?"
Answer:
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Upcoming ACC Events
Last Chance to Register for Corporate Counsel University!
ACC’s 3rd Annual Corporate Counsel University (May 15-17, Los
Angeles) is our signature event especially for new in-house counsel and
new legal managers—where they will acquire the tools you need to
succeed in new positions and excel in the in-house arena. Like all ACC
programs, Corporate Counsel University emphasizes practical tips and
hands-on advice, with numerous opportunities to interact with faculty
and other attendees. Featured speakers include representatives from Fox
Group Legal, The Gap, Inc., Gateway, Inc., Hot Topic, Inc., Oracle
Corporation, Patagonia, Inc., and many more. All attendees will learn
about the full range of products and services ACC provides on all
topics of interest for in-house counsel.
International Resources Available at ACC Europe’s Conference
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. To prepare for that
challenge, attend ACC Europe's 2005 Annual Conference on June 19–21 at the
Conrad Brussels.
ACC Webcasts in May
Records Policy Enforcement: Best Practices Across Corporate and Email Records
Thursday, May 19, 1:00–2:00 PM (EST); 6:00–7:00 PM (GMT)
This webcast will review today’s best practices, national benchmarking
statistics, and practical steps necessary to develop and enforce a
defendable corporate records program.
The Brave New to In-house World of Employee Leave Requests
Wednesday, May 25, 1:00–2:00 PM (EST); 5:00–6:00 PM (GMT)
This program will address topics as “How Much Time Off Is Too Much?”
and “Challenging and Recurring Leave and Accommodation
Issues”, as well as the steps employers can take to more
effectively manage leave and related accommodations. To access any of these webcasts, go to http://www.acca.com/networks/webcast.
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This Month in ACC Docket
Back by popular demand: GC Rules: Over 350 Things I Wish I’d Known My First Year as General Counsel.
It’s been four years since the original version of this article
appeared in the ACC Docket. The revised article has been updated with
more than 150 additional tips. Find out what you should do to get up to
speed, what you need to know about handling contracts and employment
matters, avoiding traps for the unwary, assessing corporate dynamics,
and managing your legal department post Sarbanes-Oxley.
Read the rest of the May ACC Docket.
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Hot Topic: Attorney-Client Privilege
The results of ACC’s recent survey on attorney-client privilege showed
that there are increasing threats to this fundamental right in the
corporate sector. The story has been covered in Legal Times and the National Law Journal,
among others. On April 21, ACC also delivered testimony to the
ABA’s Attorney-Client Privilege Task Force on behalf of our
members.
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Upcoming CLE Programs
ACC and Glasser Legal Works have teamed up to cosponsor two CLE Programs:
7th Annual SEC Disclosure, Accounting and Enforcement Conference
May 23–24, New York; June 14–15, San Francisco
This program will provide comprehensive update all professional advisers need on today’s critical issues.
21st Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Institute
May 25, New York
Legal and banking experts will present a “behind-the-scenes” look at how M&A deals are crafted in today’s market.
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Check out ACC’s Inhouse Jobline
What has nearly 700 corporate counsel positions listed and more than 5,000 searchable resumes? ACC's new and improved Inhouse Jobline!
The career center has become the place to reach experienced in-house
counselors with a broad range of legal experience. With
many new features, employers can easily manage their online recruiting
and job seekers benefit from FREE resume posting and automatic job
notification of positions that match their criteria. Inhouse
Jobline is an excellent opportunity for anyone trying to fill or find
an in-house position!
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Jordan Lawrence Announces CORE:services
Jordan Lawrence, an
ACC Alliance Partner, announces our new CORE:services. This service is
a single, standardized process that enables you to rapidly and
comprehensively establish a corporate records program that covers all
corporate requirements, media, and points of legal vulnerability.
Designed to reduce legal risks and operating costs dramatically, CORE
was developed based on client surveys and ACC member input, leveraging
our comprehensive best-practices, client-accepted standards, and
technology-driven business process. Our “best-practice” campaign
offers ACC members special pricing and service levels to complete and
implement a records program by September 30, 2005. Contact Jordan
Lawrence today at 866.527.3310 or go to http://www.jlacc.com for more information.
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