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Question of the Month |
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I am new to in-house and have been asked by my company to ensure
that our whistleblower compliance program is current and complies with
Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Does ACC have any resources that can
assist me in monitoring our compliance program and offer guidance on
best defense and investigative practices?
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Register Today - ACC Europe’s 2008 Annual Conference
“In-house Lawyers as Leaders in a Global World”
Among the speakers, representatives from AOL International, Philip Morris International, John Deere, Tyco, Turner Broadcasting, Starbucks, Pfizer, McDonald’s, Shell International, Borealis, Warner Brothers Digital Distribution, and Bearing Point will address topics of great interest to the in-house profession. The theme of the 2008 conference aptly defines the content: “In-house Lawyers as Leaders in a Global World,” and each session will showcase the role of the In-house counsel as Global Legal Manager, addressing such topics as:
Please view the complete program and registration information on ACC Europe’s 2008 Annual Conference page. |
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Register Today for ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting, “Informed. In-house. Indispensable.”
Network. Learn. Explore. Don't miss your chance to register for ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting, “Informed. In-house. Indispensable.” at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington, October 19-22. Year after year, ACC draws the largest annual gathering of in-house counsel in the world. This year, you will find: • More than 100 interactive CLE programs led by top in-house counsel experts for every level of experience;
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ACC Blog Now Available
If you have something to say or want to learn about what’s new, visit the ACC Blog. Read the musings of the ACC Bloggers as they discuss everything in-house and more. Do you have a blog and think your fellow ACC members would enjoy reading? If so, send your link to Nichole Opkins. Back to top |
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ACC Top Ten: Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets
Learning how to protect trade secrets is important to every company, even if there are copyrights. Read this month's ACC Top Ten tips on how to protect your company's trade secrets: Top Ten Questions (and Answers) for Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets. Click here to view previous ACC Top Ten lists. If you are you interested in writing for the ACC Top Ten, contact Nichole Opkins for additional information. Back to top |
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Learn at Your Convinience with ACC’s Desktop Learning Webcasts
Learn more about legal topics relevant to you and your peers at your
convenience with ACC’s Desktop Learning Webcasts, which can be accessed
anywhere. If you miss one of these live chats, simply visit our archives to view any past webscasts.
Upcoming webcasts include:
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ACC’s Green-house Counsel: Practice What You Preach
ACC's Green-house Counsel, sponsored by Holland + Knight, provides weekly resources, tips and facts to help you persuade your company to adopt environmentally friendly (and cost-effective) policies. This week, learn tips that will make recycling and taking public transportation simpler. Visit ACC’s Green-house Counsel for more at www.acc.com/gogreen. Back to top |
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Tap into ACC’s Global Network through MemberToMember
You’re invited to join the nearly 3,000 ACC members who have volunteered to share their knowledge on more than 100 substantive law issues with other members in ACC’s MemberToMember network. Participate as a volunteer expert or use MemberToMember the next time you run into an issue where advice and real-world applications from another in-house attorney might prove to be beneficial. Tap into ACC’s global network today for practical solutions and ideas to better serve your company. Questions or recommendations can be sent to ACC Membership. 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 to ensure the accessibility of high-quality, useful litigation management and comprehensive resources specifically designed for the in-house practitioner at special rates. This month, be sure to check out:
Alliance Partner Webcast: Are You "Discovery Ready?" In today’s highly litigious and regulated world, many organizations are compelled to produce electronically stored information (ESI) as part of litigation and governmental investigation. Are you prepared? In a webcast on June 19, ACC Alliance Partner Fios, Inc., will provide an overview of the affirmative steps organizations can take to become discovery ready” and mitigate the risks related to spoliation of evidence, missed court-ordered production deadlines, and the inability to effectively control the scope of discovery. Register today or find out more. IntraLinks – Secure Online Workspaces IntraLinks offers corporate legal departments a better way to manage the exchange and storage of their company’s most confidential and sensitive information. An IntraLinks On-Demand Workspace™ is a flexible virtual environment where you control and monitor access to your confidential information. Find out how IntraLinks can help you and learn about the exclusive discount you receive as an ACC member. WeComply – Ethics and Compliance Training WeComply is ACC’s Alliance Partner for ethics and compliance training. WeComply’s ever-expanding library of online compliance training programs includes new programs on “Fraud Awareness and Detection,” “Information Security,” “Healthcare Fraud and Abuse,” and “Whistleblowing.” ACC members receive either (a) 100 free training credits to apply to any WeComply training program, or (b) $1,500 in content-customization services on any purchase of 500 or more credits. Visit the ACC Alliance Partners page for more information. Back to top |
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Seeking Nominations: “Excellence in Corporate Practice” Award
Nominate your colleague or employee for the 2008 “Excellence in Corporate Practice” award for exemplary achievement within the in-house legal profession. All nominees must have achieved success in one or more areas involving service and contributions to the legal profession, and nomination forms must be received no later than July 1. Awards will be presented this October at ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Visit the ACC Award Winners page for the 2008 Nomination Form and list of past recipients. Back to top |
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It’s Official: There is a New ACC Committee, Real Estate Law
In case you didn’t hear the news, the ACC Real Estate Committee is officially up and running, and is welcoming new members. For more information on meeting dates and joining one of the seven subcommittees, visit the ACC Real Estate Law Committee web page. Back to top |
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"ACC in the News"
Visit “ACC in the News” to see the latest media coverage of ACC and your issues. Our goal is to provide the ACC community with useful resources and educational programs, as well as updates on news that is important to you. 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. Back to top |
