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Question of the Month I am in-house counsel for a multinational corporation and I have been tasked with selecting international outside counsel to handle legal issues in several countries. I do not have personal legal connections in these countries and have limited international law experience. Does ACC have any resources to help guide me through both the selection process and also the management of international outside counsel?
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| Education |
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Advanced Tracks and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian at ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting Take advantage of popular sessions and learning lunches about corporate strategy, contracts and project management at ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. Also this year, the ACC Annual Meeting will host a Monday lunch on leadership featuring presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin. Don’t be left out of this phenomenal learning and networking experience – register today! Back to top |
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Excite, Engage and Experience at the Annual Meeting Excited about going to Boston? Check out your ACC page on these social media sites to enhance your experience and engage in an active in-house network at ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting before, during and after your trip:
Get regular updates by following us on Twitter. Our official handle is @ACCEducation and look for hashtag #accboston. Find ACC on Linkedin. Participate in Meeting related discussions, interact directly with attendees, and get your networking started beforehand. Join the ACC Facebook Group and let others know you will be there to attend ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting by clicking the event RSVP. Check for group announcements, photos of past meetings and important links. Back to top |
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ACC Webcasts CLE credits are available for ACC Desktop Learning in July and August:
• Employee Witness Preparation Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009, 1:30 PM ET • Cross-border Restructuring in the Energy Industry: An Overview of Canadian Insolvency Law Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009, 12 PM ET • Data & Information Security: Friend or Foe? Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009, 2 PM ET • The Business of Discovery: Producing Results While Controlling Costs and Mitigating Risk Back to top |
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ACC Value Challenge Corner ACC Value Challenge Resources Generating Interest On-Line
Visit the ACC Value Challenge Resources section to learn why visitors are flocking to the “Leveraging Knowledge” and “Budgeting & Staffing” web pages. ACC Value Challenge Weekly Tip
Looking to tighten up your budget process? Check out the value practice tip of the week, "Circulating monthly legal budget reports to all legal staff and hold quarterly value-add meetings." The tip includes links to the fuller practice resource. Visit www.acc.com for weekly tips. Practical Ideas to Improve Value of Legal Services ACC's resource featuring 40 + ideas law departments and law firms can implement now to improve the value of legal services. Visit www.acc.com/valuechallenge for more information. ACC Value Challenge Index Is Coming Back to top |
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Multijurisdictional Practice Update Illinois Becomes 42nd State to Adopt MJP
On July 1, 2009, the Illinois Supreme Court adopted ABA Model Rules 5.5 and 8.5 governing the multijurisdictional practice of law (MJP) and facilitating the cross-border practices of lawyers admitted in one U.S. jurisdiction, but not in the state that’s adopting this practice authorization. To see the status of every state’s MJP reform “docket.” Including information on pro hac vice standards, admission on motion requirements, local office rules and more, go to www.acc.com/advocacy/keyissues/mjp.cfm. Back to top |
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Top Ten Force Majeure Imposters Broken machinery, the economic downturn, increased fuel costs and unresolved union issues - these circumstances can definitely create challenges for any purchaser or supplier. But do these “soft” excuses really amount to force majeure events that would permit a party to delay or suspend performance or delivery under an agreement, or even to terminate a contract? This month’s Top Ten discusses the ‘faux majeure’ scenarios prevalent in today’s contracts. To learn more, visit www.acc.com/topten. Back to top |
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QuickCounsel Check out ACC’s newest online resource: QuickCounsel. These resource compendiums provide top-level information on important in-house topics that can get your preliminary research started immediately. Each QuickCounsel includes an overview and links to supporting materials for deeper information on the particular legal topic. Check out newly featured QuickCounsels, "How to Market Yourself in a Challenging Economy" and “Establishing an Enterprise in Vietnam.” To access QuickCounsel, visit www.acc.com/quickcounsel. Back to top |
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New ACC Alliance Partner – Mindcrest ACC has added a new partner to the ACC Alliance program - Mindcrest. Mindcrest is an industry leader in outsourced legal services with more than 675 attorneys. Headquartered in Chicago, Mindcrest offers services in compliance and research, litigation and transactional document review and other areas. ACC members receive an exclusive discount of 10% on all Mindcrest Litigations Services projects exceeding $50,000. For more information, click here. Back to top |
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The New Member Knowledge Network is at Your Service Previously known as "MemberToMember," the Member Knowledge Network (MKN) allows you to reach out to ACC members who are willing to share their experiences and legal knowledge. MKN is exclusive to ACC members only. For more information, visit www.acc.com/mkn. Back to top |
| ACC News & Announcements |
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International Law Office Global Counsel Awards 2009 Winners Senior in-house counsel from around the world gathered in New York City on June 25, 2009 for the third annual International Law Office Global Counsel Awards, held in association with ACC. Attendance at this year's awards was the highest yet, as more than 250 senior in-house counsel from over 65 companies across the globe jetted in to celebrate their success with their external counsel. Presenting on behalf of ACC was Rosemary Nelson, president of the ACC's Greater New York Chapter and deputy general counsel, operations, of Colgate-Palmolive. Among the winners were ACC members John Thorne (Verizon Communications), Matthew Biben (The Bank of New York Melton), Simon Cresswell (Goldman Sachs International) and Jukka-Pekka Joensuu (TDC Finland Oy). Visit www.globalcounselawards.com for more information and to view the full list of winners. Back to top |
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Nominate an Outstanding In-house Attorney Today ACC is looking for nominees for the 2009 “Excellence in Corporate Practice” award. The annual award recognizes the career achievements of in-house attorneys who epitomize excellence through representation of their clients, contributions to the legal profession, and public service. It is one of the association’s highest honors. Nominations must be received no later than August 24, 2009 to be considered, and nominees must have achieved success in one or more areas involving service and contributions to the legal profession. Awards will be presented this October at ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. Click here for the 2009 Nomination Form or e-mail grossfeld@acc.com. Back to top |
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ACC in the News Visit ACC in the News for recent announcements and media coverage, including: • The ABA Journal’s profile of ACC Deputy General Counsel & Acting VP of Legal Resources, James Merklinger, as an advocate for lawyers with disabilities. Visit www.abanet.org. • The ACC Value Challenge reference in the Legal Intelligencer’s “Firms, GCs Starting to Talk the Talk” as a driving force bridging the communication gap between law firms and in-house counsel. Visit www.law.com. If you have any questions, or wish to receive additional information about items included in this month's newsletter, please contact ACC Public Relations Manager Marthea Davis at +1.202.293.4103 ext. 363 or via e-mail at davis@acc.com. Back to top |
