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Question of the Month
“I’ve been tasked with reviewing my company’s document retention policy to ensure that it effectively meets both internal and external requirements. How do I get started?”
Answer: ACC has several resources in its Virtual Library that cover the management and policies of record retention, including:
• Corporate Policies and Procedures (Sample Forms)
• Creating a Strong Foundation for Your Company’s Records Management Practices
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• Records Management and Retention Manual (Sample Forms)
• Records Retention (InfoPAK)
• Record Retention and Disposal Guidelines (Sample Forms)
• Record Retention Schedule (Sample Forms)
• Sample Policy Memorandum (Sample Forms)
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ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting: Informed. In-house. Indispensable.
Mark your calendar now for ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting, “Informed. In-house. Indispensable.” at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington, October 19-22. Look for the program schedule soon at http://am.acc.com.
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Save the Date: ACC Europe’s 2008 Annual Conference
Don’t miss your chance to participate in CPD programs and networking opportunities with the best and brightest within the in-house legal profession in Europe. Mark your calendars for ACC Europe's 2008 Annual Conference, which will take place 1-3 June in Madrid, Spain. For more information, please email a team member at acce@confpeople.co.uk.
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Corporate Counsel University (Amsterdam, 2-4 March 2008)
Winning requires strategy and at ACC Europe’s Corporate Counsel University you will learn first-hand from your successful in-house colleagues who have mastered their games, with a focus on the basics you need to succeed.
The two-day program is open only to in-house counsel and will cover critical issues you are bound to face in your practice, such as: competition, compliance, contracts, data protection, management of trademarks, negotiating commercial agreements, product recall, and working in a small law department. Register today. For additional information please contact The Conference People at acce@confpeople.co.uk.
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Upcoming Programs
ACC Europe is delighted to announce that Baker & McKenzie’s yearly series on European Competition Law Update will take place again in 2008. The half-day seminars, followed by a networking lunch and an interactive workshop are organised in collaboration with ACC Europe and provide an invaluable overview of recent competition law developments and policy initiatives at EU and national level. For more information on dates and cities, please visit the ACC Europe website.
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Watch this month’s “Top Ten”
Now you can read and watch this month's ACC Top Ten: Things to Remember When Preparing Executives for Deposition Testimony. This edition of ACC Top Ten features video vignettes of "what not to do" while being deposed. If you are interested in becoming an author for ACC Top Ten, please contact opkins@acc.com.
• This month’s ACC Top Ten
• Read past ACC Top Tens
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ACC Docket: Looking for Authors
Reap the rewards of authorship; submit an article for the ACC Docket, Canadian Briefings or European Briefings. As a member of the in-house counsel community, you can contribute to the betterment of the profession, and encourage the dialogue. If you are interested in writing for an upcoming issue, please visit www.acc.com/docket for details or contact Kim Howard, editor in chief of the ACC Docket, at howard@acc.com or (202) 293-4103, ext. 320.
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Upcoming ACC Webcasts
• Pre-Employment Screening and Employment Verification – Vital Legal and Practical Considerations to Protect Your Organization
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:00 PM GMT
• The Latest Trends In EEO Law: How Are They Creating Risks For Your Workplace?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 6:00 PM GMT
Missed a previous webcast? Access the archived webcasts available for viewing. If you have any questions or topic suggestions for ACC’s Desktop Learning Webcasts, please contact Sherrese Williams at williams@acc.com.
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ACC Web Site Overhaul Update
As was mentioned in last month’s issue, ACC is in the midst of a Web site overhaul, and we have completed the first stage of this multi-phase project. The second stage, consisting of a brief online survey, is set to begin shortly, so please watch for an email with information and a link to the survey. Your input is an invaluable part of the process, so hopefully you will be able to take a few minutes to complete the brief survey and provide us with your feedback. If you would like more information about this study, please contact Sharon Smith at smith@acc.com.
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ACC News & Announcements
We continually strive to provide our ACC community with useful resources and educational programs, as well as updates on news that is important to you. Visit “ACC in the News” to see the latest media coverage of ACC and your issues. If you have any questions, or wish to receive additional information about items included in this month's newsletter, please contact Susan Jacobsen at (202) 293-4103, ext. 354 or via email at jacobsen@acc.com.
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