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Question of the Month I am an in-house attorney whose primary practice is in real estate law, and I am looking for educational tools and materials that focus on this practice. Does ACC have any resources that are specific to, or involving, real estate law?
Answer: Yes, ACC offers a number of resources to members interested in real estate law. The Real Estate Law Committee (REC) holds a monthly teleconference call that includes “Legal Quick Hits” on hot topics; provides a Listserv for committee members; and is sponsoring the session “602: Negotiation of Commercial Real Estate Leases,” at this year’s Annual Meeting in Seattle.
To join the REC, or for more information, visit http://www.acc.com/php/cms/index.php?id=391.
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Register Today for ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting If you haven’t yet registered for ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting, October 19-22 in Seattle, Washington, there is still time. Full program details with program descriptions and faculty are available at http://am.acc.com/conference_program.cfm, and cover such topics as ethics, contract law, and globalization presented by corporate counsel from DuPont, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Microsoft Corp., Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Toyota, and the Xerox Corporation. The meeting includes over 100 CLE sessions with special sessions for new in-house counsel, chief legal officers, small law department practitioners and much more. Register today at http://am.acc.com. Back to top |
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If You Lead, Will They Follow? Make Sure with ACC’s Executive Leadership Institute Body text here.If you manage attorneys, you know that being a good lawyer does not necessarily mean you are able to lead others. ACC’s Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) will provide you with those skills: leadership styles, motivation, strategic planning, providing positive feedback, managing lawyer personality types, and more. ELI covers them all and in an in-house context. Join us in San Francisco September 15-17 and apply today at www.acc.com/leadership. Back to top |
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ACC’s Corporate Compliance & Ethics DVD: Real-Life Scenarios and Practical Applications Illuminated ACC has completed production on its Ethical Issues for Corporate Counsel DVD, which brings to light real-life corporate scenarios and the difficult judgments that in-house counsel must make. From navigating internal investigations and employee interviews, to the ethics of supervising off-shored and outsourced work, to the hiring of professional investigators to collect background facts, and even, the issues involved in “global” counseling --- this DVD provides a great discussion platform for your next chapter meeting or department retreat. Written specifically for in-house counsel, with your needs and interests in mind, the scenarios have been developed to engage discussion about “what happens next” and to help you gauge responses to difficult situations. More information about the DVD will be available on www.acc.com …. and be sure to sign up for the Ethics SuperSession at this year’s Annual Meeting in Seattle and join ACC Senior Vice President & General Counsel Susan Hackett as she leads a discussion in conjunction with the DVD vignettes to help determine how our corporate counsel hero should handle the situations presented. Back to top |
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ACC Webcasts: Online Learning Made Convenient for You Whether you are in the office or the comfort of your home, ACC Webcasts provide you with valuable, up-to-date information relevant to the in-house counsel community. Upcoming webcasts include: • International Patent Prosecution - Best Practices and Updates on the Patent Prosecution Highway Program Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST • Canada-US Tax Treaty: New Developments in the Taxation of the Energy Industry Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST • The New IRS Form 990: What Does It Mean for Your Nonprofit Organization? Monday, September 22, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST • Employee Defection and the Multi-jurisdictional Employer: Practical Advice on Enforcing Noncompetes and Other Restrictive Covenants Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST • Managing an Acquisition or Divestiture Process: An In-House Counsel's Perspective Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST If certain webcast times present a conflict, you can view them any time by visiting the ACC Archived Webcasts to watch any previous webcast, with just one click. Back to top |
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Help Us Increase ACC’s Community of In-house Counsel Members --- and Win a Prize We would like to welcome nearly 350 new members from over 280 companies that joined ACC in August. ACC is steadily increasing its community of in-house counsel and nearing the 25,000 member milestone. Remember, you can help us to reach our goal by letting your colleagues know how much your ACC membership means to you—and why it should matter to them. Recruit a member during ACC’s “Everybody Wins” membership drive and not only will you help us to widen the network of in-house counsel around the world, but you’ll win a prize for EVERY member you recruit. Back to top |
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ACC Top Ten: What You Should Know About States AG Activities Over the past two decades, State Attorneys General (AGs) have significantly increased the number of investigations and litigations targeting business and industry. This increase is due to, among other things, a perceived lack of federal law enforcement requiring AGs to “fill the void,” as well as the increasing tendency of states to join together to coordinate activity through “multi-state” actions. Check out this month's ACC Top Ten to learn the top ten things you should know about State Attorneys General activities. If you are interested in writing an ACC Top Ten tip, contact Nichole Opkins for more information. Back to top |
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ACC Alliance Partners – Working for You ACC members benefit from our partnerships with top-tier legal and business service providers with services specifically designed for the in-house practitioner at special rates. • Rely on Copyright Clearance Center to use and share published content with ease and confidence. Let them help map solutions to your compliance needs. • Thomson-West provides legal and regulatory information through thousands of West's valuable print, CD-ROM, and online products and services. For more on these and the other ACC Alliance Partners, visit www.acc.com/alliance. Back to top |
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ACC in the News Congratulations to ACC Board Chair Laura Stein, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of the The Clorox Company, for The Clorox Company’s recent award from the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence in recognition of their pro bono partnership with the Family Violence Law Center (FVLC). By partnering with the FVLC, the Clorox team has been able to increase access to justice and safety for domestic violence survivors. We salute your efforts, Laura! Back to top |
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ACC Value Challenge –Live Town Hall Meeting @ACC.com
Should you have any questions about the initiative, please contact ACC Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Susan Hackett at hackett@acc.com. Webcast technical support questions should be directed to accvaluechallenge-events@acc.com. Back to top |
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Easy Access To ACC/StreetLaw Diversity Pipeline Program Now Available Street Law, Inc. has unveiled its newly designed Web site, which now features user-friendly, interactive program information, news coverage and events, a corporate sponsors listing, and details how to participate in one of the pipeline programs. The site also allows visitors to sign-up to receive news and updates from StreetLaw and features a news section about the pipeline programs. For more information on the ACC/StreetLaw Diversity Pipeline Program, and other pipeline programs, contact Lee Arbetman, Director of U.S. Programs, at 301.589.1130 or via email, larbetman@streetlaw.org. Back to top |
