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Question of the Month More than a year ago, my multinational company started a relationship with a company in Asia that produces copyrighted DVDs for us to distribute internationally. Lately, we have suspected that goods are coming out of that factory bearing our company’s name, but are not accounted for by the manufacturer. In addition, we believe that these goods are being sold outside of our distribution channels. How can we ensure that our copyrighted materials are protected in the global marketplace? Does ACC have any resources on protecting a company’s copyrights and how to halt counterfeit activity? Answer: Yes. ACC has many resources on copyright enforcement issues in the global marketplace and developing real world strategies for protecting your company’s brand in developing economies. • Top Ten Tips to Protect and Enforce Your Company’s Copyrights in the Global Marketplace • Protecting the Brand, Real World Strategies for Developing Economies • International Copyright Overview, U.S. Copyright Office • Trademark Protection in International Commerce • ACC Listserves allow you to reach members with just one e-mail. Communicate about specific issues, comment on new regulations or post questions - it’s up to you! Visit www.acc.com/community/listserves.
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| Education |
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Save Time and Money: Register for ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting Register by September 10, 2009 for ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting and save money. Hundreds of in-house counsel will be in Boston October 18-21 to attend sessions on ethics, leadership, globalization, legal spending and career development, such as:
• 1208 - ACC University: Mini MBA - Why In-house Counsel Need to Care About Corporate Strategy • 1106 - Contracting: Considerations Avoiding Ambiguity (and Litigation) in Contract Drafting: Lessons from a Litigator • 510 - Career Development: The In-house Attorney as Project Manager • 107 - Ethics: Hey Counselor, Do You Have a Minute? Ethical Conflicts for In-house Counsel • 106 - Ethics: The Counsel's Role in the Ethics & Compliance Program Visit http://am.acc.com and register today. |
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Upcoming Webcasts: Available for CLE • Cross-Border Restructuring in the Energy Industry: An Overview of Canadian Insolvency Law CLE Credit Pending* |
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Expand Your Global Reach From paying suppliers in Shanghai, to training service reps in Mumbai, an understanding cross-border legal implications is key to in-house counsel who work for global companies. This is why ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting has prepared an entire track, “Global Reaches”, to help you stay informed with the latest developments in international legal affairs. Visit the ACC Annual Meeting program schedule for additional information on the “Global Reaches” tracks at www.multisoftevents.com/accam09/programlisting.aspx. |
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| Advocacy |
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ACC Value Challenge Weekly Tip This week’s tip encourages law firm movement to value for clients, “Ask if your firm has a Value Task Force or some other way to confirm that they are focused on value for clients.” The weekly tips always include links to the fuller practice resource. Visit www.acc.com for weekly tips. |
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Get Ready. ACC Value Challenge Index Is Coming Scheduled for release at ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting, the ACC Value Challenge Index will allow all ACC members to rate and check ratings of the level of value law firms provide. |
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| Resources |
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QuickCounsel QuickCounsel is the best place to start when researching a new legal topic. It provides top-level information, saves you time and gets you on the right track. Check out the newest editions : ACC gets you on the right track with QuickCounsel. To access QuickCounsel, visit www.acc.com/quickcounsel.
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Get More Value for Your Job Postings Get more exposure for your recruiting efforts at In-house Jobline. Now, when you post a position, it will appear on related ACC Chapter and Committee web pages at no extra cost. Purchase a “Featured Job” add-on and your posting will also be highlighted on ACC home page. ACC’s In-house Jobline – the only career site dedicated to the in-house profession. Get started today. |
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In-House Global Resources • Survey: Real Estate Survey IV: Issues Relating To Commercial Leasing • InfoPAKSM: The In-House Counsel Survival Guide for an Office or Company Move |
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Managing Outside Counsel Survey - IN PROGRESS Would you like to know how the hourly rates that you are paying your outside counsel compare with those paid by other companies? Each year, Serengeti and ACC conduct a survey regarding the latest hourly rates for specific types of legal work in the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. We encourage you to participate in this important survey and you will receive a free summary of the hourly rates results, as well as discounts on the complete, comprehensive results of the ACC/Serengeti Managing Outside Counsel Survey due to be released in October 2009. This includes these rates, as well as benchmarking data on how you retain and monitor outside firms, and alternative fee arrangements.
To participate in this year's survey, visit www.serengetilaw.com/Survey/default.htm. Responses are needed on or before Friday, August 21, 2009. |
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ACC Blog: In-House ACCess Read our bloggers’ postings, express your own opinions or merely peruse the dialogue. The ACC blog, In-House ACCess, is the place for you to jump in and truly make it by in-house counsel, for in-house counsel. Recent postings include discussion on the costs and evolution of traditional litigation and long-term implications for budgets and practice. Check it out at www.inhouseaccess.com. |
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Green-house Counsel Weekly Tip • Learning How To Apply For Green Jobs Training Grants Peruse our Green-house Counsel feature at www.acc.com/legalresources/publications/ghc. |
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ACC Alliance Partners – Saves Time and Money You can save time and money with ACC Alliance Partners. ACC has formed partnerships with leading legal and business service providers to help address your most important business needs. This month’s featured ACC Alliance Partners are:
• Chubb – Perform probono work? Employed Lawyers Liability Insurance can protect your assets. ACC Members are eligible for coverage enhancements and loss prevention resources. • Bridgeway – Want stress-free productivity for your small law department? GLD - Getting Legal Done - might just be what you're looking for. Coming this fall from Bridgeway and ACC. For more on these and the other ACC Alliance partners, visit www.acc.com/alliance. |
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| ACC News & Announcements |
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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. 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. |
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ACC Docket Recognized for Publication Excellence The award-winning publication, ACC Docket, received 12 awards this year for excellence in publication, including the 2009 Clarion Award for “Best Overall Internal Magazine.” To see a complete listing of awards, visit ACC in the News. 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. |
