ACC’s In-house Jobline is the premier source for in-house counsel career options and development resources. With hundreds of in-house positions posted by top companies, you can find the new position that best suits you. There are also valuable resources available including Career FAQs and Ask The Career Expert to help you grow in your current position. Whether you’re looking for upward or onward mobility, take the next step at ACC’s In-house Jobline.

May 23-25 | Hyatt Regency | Indianapolis, IN

New to in-house? ACC’s Corporate Counsel University^® (May 23-25, Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis, IN) is designed specifically to help attorneys with less than five years of in-house experience get up to speed on topics pertaining to the corporate attorney role.  Important aspects of business, including negotiations, contracts, finance, ethics and more, are addressed during this two-day program. In addition, you can earn up to 12 CLE/CPD credit hours, including hours in ethics. Register by February 17 to take advantage of the early bird rate of just $650. View the complete program schedule and register at http://ccu.acc.com.

October 24-27, 2010 |  Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio, TX

Join ACC and your peers for the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel at ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting, October 24-27, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.  This is the one event where you can choose from over 100 CLE/CPD programs, network with your peers and learn about the latest tools and services specifically for corporate attorneys. Be more than an in-house counsel. Be the solution. 

The Early Bird rate of $1,200 is available through March 24.  Register today at http://am.acc.com.

ACC Members are using the ACC Value Index (AVI) to find law firms that peer in-house counsel hold in high esteem; to benchmark firms they already engage; and to contact reviewers to go deeper.  The AVI has over 1,850 reviews of more than 600 firms around the world.  The more firm reviews, the more robust this member resource becomes – a benefit you will appreciate next time you are searching for new outside counsel.  Contribute evaluations of the firms you engage at www.acc.com/valueindex.  And, here’s how you can benefit even more - reviews contributed by March 31 will be added as entries in a drawing to receive a complimentary ACC membership ($260 value) or a $260 Amazon gift certificate. 

NEW Resources and Tools: Find over 30 new online resources featuring value practices that firms and law departments are implementing and practical ‘how-to’ ideas at ACC Value Challenge Resources.  Recent additions include include General Electric Company: Successfully Using Alternative Fee Arrangements for Complex Intellectual Property Litigation and How to Migrate from Traditional Billing to Alternative Fees.  To see all resources, visit ACC Value Challenge Resources.

• ACC Brief for amicus curiae in Support of Petitioner, Textron v. US, 1/27/10
• ACC Press Release re: amicus filing in Textron, 1/27/10
• U.S. v Textron Decision, 8/13/09

This InfoPAK^SM addresses U.S. laws imposing export controls and economic and trade sanctions. These laws and their implementing regulations can present unique challenges to businesses, as they are complex and can often be counter-intuitive to the business person. Nevertheless, U.S. government enforcement agencies expect companies to know rules governing cross-border commerce. Further, an increasing number of companies are being held accountable for violations of these laws and regulations and are receiving ever-increasing penalties.

Terminating an employee—either for poor performance or RIF—is a difficult task often accompanied by concerns about potential liability. This month’s ACC Top Ten highlights best practices that span the course of an employment relationship, including steps an employer can take to reduce these risks even before hiring a new employee.  If you are interested in writing a Top Ten, please e-mail us at legalresources@acc.com.

ACC has released three new internationally-focused QuickCounsel just for you.

Each ACC QuickCounsel gives an overview of the legal topic, helpful links to the law, government agencies, and additional ACC resources. ACC has done the research for you – saving you time and money – so you can address the issues immediately. View all QuickCounsel.

Green-house Counsel, sponsored by Manko, Gold, Katcher, Fox LLP, features monthly resources, tips, and facts that can help your company adopt policies that are environmentally friendly and cost-effective.  This month, learn about LEED and ‘greening’ your lease for big reductions in operating costs. Read more Green-house Counsel tips here.

• Chubb: You may be vulnerable to allegations of legal malpractice when performing legal services that are relied upon by employees and third parties. While corporate liability insurance policies may afford some protection, coverage gaps often exist. ACC members are eligible for enhancements to their Chubb Employed Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance policy. Learn more.  

Fios: For over a decade, Fios has helped corporations and their outside counsel reduce risk, control costs and gain management control over the entire spectrum of e-discovery. ACC members are eligible for an exclusive discount with Fios On Request^TM – waiver of the one-time $2,500 set-up fee. Find out more.