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Question of the Month In response to rising fuel costs and heightened consumer awareness of
global warming, my company (a global manufacturer) has engaged a PR
firm to redesign our product advertisements. The objective is to gain
a competitive edge by emphasizing modifications designed to make our
products “greener.” As in-house counsel, I want to be certain my
company is aware of limitations to green marketing claims.
Does ACC have any resources that can assist me, as I work with our
marketing department, and our advertising firm to make sure my company
does not overpromise or violate any green marketing regulations?
ACC Docket
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Meet. Talk. Act. Three simple steps to a better law firm-client relationship. Let the ACC Value Challenge help you open the lines of communication to reconnect value to the cost of legal services. Get started at www.acc.com/valuechallenge.
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ACC In-house Training Programs Increase the value you bring to your legal department by attending these upcoming educational opportunities at ACC. For more details and registration information, us online at www.acc.com/education • Executive Leadership Institute
• New to In-house Institute (formerly known as CCU)
• ACC Europe's 2009 Annual Conference
• ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting
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Commercial Contracts & ADR Conference Register for the Commercial Contracts & Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference and learn how to review the global perspective in jurisdictional issues, examine breaches and termination clauses and review latest changes in the dispute resolution laws in China. Register as an ACC member, and receive a 20% discount off the normal program fee. For more details, click here. Back to top |
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Increase Your Knowledge with ACC’s Upcoming Webcasts • February 24 – A Practical Guide to FCPA Compliance: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know
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Global Resources This month’s global resources highlight contract sample forms and networking pointers to help you and your legal department get ahead.
• In-house Counsel Networking Tips
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ACC Top Ten: How to Land Your Dream Job In February’s ACC Top Ten, ACC VP and Deputy General Counsel Deborah House offers insights on how you can land a perfect in-house counsel job. Visit ACC Top Ten at www.acc.com/topten. Remember, ACC Top Ten is written by in-house counsel for in-house counsel to addresses hot topics and key in-house issues. If you are interested in sharing your thoughts with us and would like to author a “top ten” list, contact Nichole Opkins at opkins@acc.com. Back to top |
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Even as Economy Lags, Green Initiatives Advance Hurt by the global economic downturn, companies are increasingly seeking brand building and other strategic benefits from their corporate social responsibilities initiatives, such as “going green.” IntelCom and IBM are among the companies that recently announced new programs aimed at providing products and services with energy and environmental benefits. You, too, can make an impact. Get valuable green tips at ACC Green-house Counsel, sponsored by Holland+Knight. www.acc.com/gogreen. Back to top |
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ACC Alliance Partners – Working For You ACC Alliance Partners can help you save time and money.
• WeComply — Receive FREE training credits toward training programs with purchase. • West — Receive FREE “ACC Dollars” with any West product or service purchase. For more on these and the other ACC Alliance Partners, visit www.acc.com/alliance. Back to top |
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Challenges, Opportunities, Rewards. Find Them All on In-house Jobline. That’s right -- ACC’s In-house Jobline is where top talent meets the best opportunities!
• Job seekers: Post your resume for free and search in-house positions from top companies around the world. • Employers: Post your open positions and connect with more than 7,500 of the best and brightest legal minds. Visit www.acc.com/jobline today and find your best match. Back to top |
| ACC News & Announcements |
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ABA Lawyers with Disabilities Conference Topics will focus on best practices for hiring, retaining, and accommodating lawyers with disabilities. For more information, please visit http://www.abanet.org/disability/conferences/09conference.shtml.
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Corporate Pro Bono’s 2009 Forum on In-house Corporate Pro Bono Corporate Pro Bono, a national partnership project of ACC and the Pro Bono Institute, will host its 2009 Forum on In-house Corporate Pro Bono on March 5-6 in conjunction with the Pro Bono Institute Annual Seminar at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. The 2009 Seminar/Forum will place special emphasis on collaborations among in-house counsel, law firms, and public interest organizations. In addition to bringing these three constituencies together, the Forum will include a separate track devoted solely to the issues and challenges that are unique to in-house counsel and legal departments developing or undertaking pro bono projects. For more information, please visit www.cpbo.org or contact Eve Runyon at erunyon@cpbo.org or 202.729.6699. Back to top |
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IAM’s IP Business Congress – Special Discount for ACC Members Building on the extraordinary success of the inaugural program in Amsterdam in 2008, the Intellectual Asset Management’s (IAM) IP Business Congress will be holding their second Congress in Chicago at the Four Seasons Hotel, June 21 – 23. This gathering focuses on managing your IP assets and understanding the regulatory and business challenges facing today’s CIPO’s. Speakers and attendees are from companies around the world, with a majority of attendees being your in-house colleagues. For more information and to register, please visit www.ipbusinesscongress.com. For ACC members, make sure to use the ACC discount code to receive a 10% reduction in the registration fee. Back to top |
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ACC in the News President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Ivan Fong Announced
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