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Question of the Month
An employee has asked HR for leave to care for his mother undergoing chemotherapy. Do we have to give this employee time off under the FMLA? How do we calculate this type of leave?
Answer: Visit ACC's Virtual Library for in-depth resources on the Family and Medical Leave Act:
• Do My Employees Have to Come to Work?
• FMLA Checklist
• NEW: Managing Family and Medical Leaves of Absence: Statutory Entitlements, Employer Commitments, and Reasonable Accommodations InfoPAK
• Executive Legal Summary on the Family and Medical Leave Act
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ACC Urges Congress to Increase Judicial Pay
ACC filed letters with Judiciary Committee leadership in both the House and Senate on June 11, urging them to support a significant increase in federal judicial pay. The letters note that "reasonable compensation is an integral part of the country's fair bargain with the federal judiciary and is necessary to furthering the constitutional design expressed in Article III of judges who service for life. Only appropriate pay levels will enable the federal bench to continue to attract and retain the very best of the legal profession from all backgrounds and economic situations."
• See the letter to the Congressmen John Conyers, Jr. and Lamar S. Smith
• See the letter to Congressmen Patrick J. Leahy and Arlen Specter
Find out about other ACC advocacy initiatives.
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Upcoming ACC Webcasts
• Handling Harassment Complaints and Managing the New Retaliation Standards: Tips on Avoiding Employment Lawsuits
Thursday, July 12, 11:00 AM (ET); 3:00 PM (GMT)
• The FMLA
after 14 years—Managing Family and Medical Leaves of Absence:
Statutory Entitlements, Employer Commitments, and Reasonable
Accommodations
Wednesday, July 25, 12:00 PM (ET); 4:00 PM (GMT)
• Electronic Data Discovery Technology & Terminology—A Primer for In-house Counsel
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 4:00 PM (ET)
Please contact Sherrese Williams at williams@acc.com with any questions
or topic suggestions for ACC's Desktop Learning Webcasts. Visit our online archive of recent programs.
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Corporate Counsel Recognized at Global Counsel Awards
Thursday, June 28, was an exciting night for corporate counsel as hundreds of people gathered for the first time from around the world for the 2007 Global Counsel Awards. The gala was hosted by ACC and the International Law Office to recognize lawyers for demonstrable achievements across the full spectrum of in-house responsibility, not simply those who have acted on high-profile transactions. More than 2,300 individual nominations were submitted from senior corporate counsel and law firm partners, and reviewed by the International Law Office research team for selection.
• See ACC’s press release
• See the full list of nominees and winners
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What’s Hot in ACC’s Virtual Library
• 2007 Compliance Program and Risk Assessment Benchmarking Survey: Find out how your corporate compliance efforts (staffing, spending, training) compare to those of your peers.
• Best Practices in Compliance Programs for Privately Held Companies: Learn more about the components of an effective compliance program and what obligations apply to your company.
• Oil and Gas Industry Legal Risk Comparative Analysis: This report illustrates legal risks energy companies need to be aware of when working in China.
• Strategic Planning for Law Departments: Top Ten Nuggets from the Knowledgeable: Get answers to your questions about the strategic planning process.
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Take Part in New Compensation Surveys
ACC has negotiated an arrangement with Empsight International, LLC to offer two in-house counsel compensation surveys to members at a discount. Both surveys will contain data broken down by job titles and factors such as company revenue, geography, size of department, and industry. We need your help in making these as robust as possible.
• For large law departments, take part in the Corporate Law Compensation and Management Survey. You should register at the Empsight/ACC survey page and use the promotional code: 2007accempsight. The deadline for participation is July 16.
• For small law departments (less than 10 attorneys, revenues less than $1.5 billion) please participate in a brief online survey to help us in the development of this new research tool.
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This Month in ACC Docket
The July/August issue of the ACC Docket will be in your mailbox soon and will feature stories to help you advance your career. In the meantime, check out some recent popular articles:
• Constructing Standard Metrics of Your Law Department's Value
• Edata and Discovery: Protecting Your Company from Avoidable Risk
• Monitoring Litigation Holds in a Corporate World
• The Worst Privilege and Ethics Nightmares in Employment Law
Become an Author for ACC Docket
ACC offers a number of writing opportunities for interested authors, including ACC Docket, Canadian Briefings, and European Briefings. For more information on writing for ACC Docket or European Briefings, contact Kim Howard, editor in chief, at howard@acc.com or 202.293. 4103 x320; for Canadian Briefings, contact Diane Rusignola, assistant editor, at rusignola@acc.com or 202.293.4103 x348.
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What Are Your “Two Cents” on the Monthly eNewsletter?
How can we improve the Monthly Member Update for you?
We
know that your time is valueable and you need resources and information
to help you do your job more effectively. So let us know what we can do
to help in this month’s “Two Cents Survey”.
Last month, we asked you if associate pay raises would make it more
difficult to attract and retain top candidates for in-house legal
positions and there was an overwhelming response (77%) of “yes.” When
asked if you thought $160,000 was an ‘appropriate’ salary for a
first-year law firm associate, here’s what you had to say:
• Roughly 68 percent thought the salary was much too high
• 30 percent said it was somewhat too high
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Don’t Miss ACC's Annual Meeting & Canadian CCU
• ACC’s 2007 Annual Meeting (October 29-31, Chicago): Visit the website to see the full program details with program descriptions and faculty. The meeting includes over 100 CLE sessions with special sessions for new in-house counsel, legal managers, chief legal officers, small law department practitioners, and much more. Get a year’s worth of CLE in one shot. Register today to receive the regular $1300 member registration rate.
• Canadian CCU (November 18-20, Toronto): Whether you practice in Canada, the United States, or are involved in work that crosses the border, Canadian CCU provides you with the skills you need to succeed. Learn first-hand from in-house colleagues and network with the best and brightest in the in-house community. Visit the website for more information and to register.
Questions? Contact ACC’s education department at education@acc.com or 202.293.4103, ext. 451.
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Recruit a Member By July 31 and Win A Prize—Guaranteed!
Each time you use the ACC network, you gain valuable skills and experience. More members mean improved educational opportunities, enhanced networking, increased online resources, and advancement of the profession worldwide. You can help expand your ACC network by taking part in the “Share the Wealth” Membership Drive. When you recruit new members to ACC, you win prizes ranging from complimentary $5.00 Starbucks Card and cutting edge electronics including portable DVD players, digital cameras and new computers, to free ACC Annual Meeting or ACC Europe Annual Conference registration and a $750 travel stipend. ACC’s “Share the Wealth” Membership Drive ends on July 31—so don’t delay, recruit today! Visit the website for more information.
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Find Your Dream Job or Model Employee
Did you know that ACC's In-house Jobline has nearly 1,200 job postings and more than 3,000 registered employers searching for in-house counsel. Right now there are 288 corporate generalist positions, 153 compliance jobs, and 172 jobs with a focus on intellectual property. As the premier online recruitment resource for the in-house counsel industry, In-house Jobline is a must for employers and recruiters looking for the next perfect hire. Post available positions or search the resume database of top in-house counsel for the person you need. Visit In-house Jobline today.
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