ACC Focus on the San Diego Chapter - July 11, 2011 (Print All Articles)July Brown Bag Program - Attorney-Client Privilege in the US and Abroad: From Internal Counseling to Investigation to TrialTeaser here JULY BROWN BAG PROGRAM: Attorney-Client Privilege in the US and Abroad - From Internal Counseling to Investigation to TrialJuly 14, 201111:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewThis program will address the ever changing domestic and international aspects of the Attorney-Client Privilege including the elements of privilege and work product doctrine within the in-house environment; the impact of various privilege doctrines on daily in-house attorney-client communications, internal audits and surveys, domestic and cross-border investigations and litigation; as well as suggested practices to establish and maintain privilege and work product privileges. SpeakersBrian Arbetter, Baker & McKenzie LLP Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationBaker & McKenzie CostNo Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor July MCLE - Misuse of Trademarks by Distributors, Affiliates or LicenseesTeaser here July MCLE - Misuse of Trademarks by Distributors, Affiliates or Licensees July 21, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Overview A must see program for all companies that sell products or offer services through dealers, distributors or licensees, whether online through affiliate sales programs or through more traditional licensing or distribution channels. Even if your company is just beginning to think of establishing such sales strategies, this program will give you the tools you need to implement them successfully. Blake Bilstad, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Provide Commerce in San Diego and Lisa Martens, a trademark and copyright Principal with Fish & Richardson, P.C. will discuss specific examples of issues local companies such as Provide Commerce face and share practical advice as to how to address them. You will learn how to draft effective agreements to protect your intellectual property and how to enforce them after a breach or termination. Many companies grapple with dealers/distributors/affiliates who exceed the scope of their license during the agreement or who continue to use the IP of an owner after the termination of an agreement (and essentially become infringers). This can result in deception of the public, which mistakenly believes these terminated dealers/distributors/affiliates are authorized by or related to the IP owner. The presentation will provide the important framework for establishing trademark agreements with dealers/distributors/affiliates as well as enforcement actions owners can take after termination of agreements to ensure their valuable IP is not subject to infringement. Speakers Lisa M. Martens, Principal, Fish & Richardson Blake Bilstad, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Provide Commerce Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationFish & Richardson CostMembers: $15 August Brown Bag Program - Patent Ethics: Staying Within The LinesTeaser here AUGUST BROWN BAG PROGRAM: Patent Ethics - Staying Within the LinesAugust 4, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM OverviewThis presentation will look at the state of the law related to inequitable conduct -- which serves as a defense to an infringement claim when a patent is litigated. In addition to the policy and ethics framework, we will provide perspectives of both patent litigators and prosecutors. We will discuss practical tips to avoid accusations of inequitable conduct and examine how patent reform legislation may allow absolution of past mistakes. The recent Federal Circuit decision in the Therasense case will also be covered. Ethics credit available. SpeakersMegan Chung, Patent Litigation Notes11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch Sponsors
CLECredits: 1 Hour ContactExclusively Legal LocationHilton La Jolla Torrey Pines CostNo Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor Temecula Valley Wine TourTeaser here M&A Practice Group - M&A FundamentalsTeaser here M&A PRACTICE GROUP: M&A FundamentalsJuly 19. 2011 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM OverviewPlease join us for an overview of the M&A process and documentation, with a particular emphasis on the distinction between public company and private company transactions. Followed by a social hour. Notes 4:30 - 5:00 Registration and Networking Sponsors
ContactLisa Easterly LocationLatham & Watkins; CostNo Charge Technology Practice Group - Cloud Computing: So Your Information is Going Into the Cloud, What Does That Really Mean and What Should You Be Worried About?Teaser here TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE GROUP: Cloud Computing: So Your Information is Going Into the Cloud, What Does That Really Mean and What Should You Be Worried About?July 26, 2011 4:30 - 6:30 PM OverviewJoin us for a Technology Roundtable Discussion on technology hot topics. Notes4:30 - 5:00 Registration and Networking Sponsors
ContactIveta Niederle LocationPillsbury CostNo Charge An Invitation from CONNECTTeaser here
Meet Your Counterpart - Would You Like "Cumis" With That? Ten Things Every General Counsel Should Know About the "Cumis" DoctrineTeaser here MEET YOUR COUNTERPART: Would You Like "Cumis" With That? Ten Things Every General Counsel Should Know About the "Cumis" DoctrineJuly 12, 2010 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM OverviewAs a general rule, an insurance company who owes its policyholder a “duty to defend” has the right to select the defense counsel who will provide that defense. However, there is an exception to this rule. Pursuant to Civil Code section 2860, if an insurance company reserves its right to deny coverage in such a way that its panel defense counsel could impact coverage in the way he or she defends the case, then the policyholder is entitled to “independent counsel,” sometimes called “Cumis Counsel,” of its own choice, paid for by the insurance company. Cumis Counselcan be extremely valuable to a policyholder, which is probably why insurance companies are loath to agree to them. During this program, insurance coverage experts from Osborne & Nesbitt LLP will explain 10 things that every general counsel should know about the valuable rights afforded to corporate policyholders by the Cumis Doctrine. Those who attend this program will take away answers to the following questions: Notes4:30 - 5:00 Registration & Networking Sponsors
CLECredits: 1.5 Hours ContactExclusively Legal LocationDoubleTree Del Mar CostNo Charge Job List - July 11, 2011
*IN HOUSE TRANSACTIONAL / COMPLIANCE / LITIGATOR Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong corporate transactional, regulatory compliance and litigation management background to serve as Attorney in a technology focused and global reach environment.
This pharmaceutical and medical devices company, named on the 100 Best Corporate Citizen list and as a Top Workplace Among Large Companies in its area, seeks an attorney with at least 6 years experience to advise its medical devices business on developing and executing programs and ensuring its business is operating in accordance with regulatory (including FDA) and health care laws. This attorney will also be the liaison between the business leaders and all of the Company’s in house regulatory attorneys that support that business. In addition to ensuring management is apprised of new matters in these areas, this attorney will have the chance to give legal advice and guidance on all aspects of the business including regulatory; research and development (R&D); medical affairs; sales and marketing and developing, maintaining and distributing promotional and other materials used with sales and the promotion of medical devices. This attorney will also be involved in best practices and managing outside counsel. Qualified candidates will have at least 6 years of legal experience working on FDA matters as well as experience with US drug/device marketing, advertising, and promotion regulations, reviewing and advising on healthcare professional and consumer advertising and promotion strategies and tactics and have an understanding of compliance and its importance in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Familiarity with healthcare compliance, rebates and discounts for medical products and government pricing and/or in medical device industry is a plus. If interested, you may confidentially contact: susan.pye@pyelegalgroup.com Ref. # 872. *IN HOUSE COUNSEL Small commercial real estate firm in Irvine seeking a full-time entry level attorney with real estate experience dealing with shopping center and tenant leases and documents. This individual will be required to work independently overseeing lease administration. Working with Excel a must due to heavy reporting and lease deal tracking. Must be extremely detailed, organized, and resourceful; and must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be proactive in keeping deadlines and deals moving forward. Responsibilities will include preparation and updating of reports, reviewing leases, estoppels, and other legal documents, preparation and administration of amendments or addenda, working closely with client attorney and outside counsel, calendar, meetings, assisting with marketing and business development projects; handling daily and on-going projects, and keeping the company organized and on track. This position needs a flexible, organized, and extremely competent person. Must be comfortable changing direction frequently due to many different projects occurring simultaneously. A proactive approach and positive attitude are requirements for this role. Previous experience and excellent Word and Excel skills are required. To Apply: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/lgl/2293948156.html Job List, July 11, 2011 Listings that are new in this edition are shown with an asterisk * Please remember, if your company has a job opening, please let us know by contacting our new Editor, Rebecca Grossenbacher at rebecca.grossenbacher@carefusion.com so we can include your opening in our biweekly announcement. Exceptional targeted marketing for free!! Do you wish your company could be listed at the top of our list? Contact us directly with your opening. And you can help make this Job List more successful: Put this Job List in the hands of your HR department so that they know how to advertise for in-house attorneys, when the time comes. Take action now! *ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – LITIGATION Inside Edge Legal, an affiliate of Major, Lindsey & Africa, is currently recruiting for an Assistant General Counsel on a contract to permanent basis for our in-house client.The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or corporation, with strong preference for in-house litigation management experience in the areas of product liability involving medical devices, commercial contract disputes and other business litigation matters, including some IP. Primary Responsibilities include: *COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE REGULATORY AFFAIRS (WIRELESS HEALTH) The Senior Counsel, Healthcare Regulatory Affairs provides general legal counsel to all aspects of the Qualcomm Wireless Health (QWH) organization regarding the development and execution of various programs, as well as otherwise conducting business operations in conformance with applicable global healthcare laws, (i.e. HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, Health Reimbursement, Accountable Care Act, etc.) and regulations (i.e. FDA, CE, MHRA, etc.). The position advises and consults with stakeholders and project managers, including providing education regarding proactive measures and approaches for executing strategies and tactics in compliance with global healthcare regulations. The position updates the relevant organizational leaders on regulatory developments and communicates new developments to the affected business units. The ultimate responsibility of this position is to facilitate the business objectives of QWH by providing timely and effective legal support to all QWH functions, as well as minimizing potential legal exposure and risk. This position is responsible for rendering practical, timely, and high quality legal counsel and guidance to all QWH divisions and departments, including Regulatory, Sales and Marketing, R&D, and Medical Affairs. The position works closely with the Corporate Compliance Department to ensure compliance throughout the organization with regard to applicable global healthcare laws and regulations. One of the specific responsibilities is providing counsel on the development, maintenance, and distribution of materials used in connection with the sale and promotion of QWH's products and services. The position is responsible for ensuring that regulating body-approved prescribing information for QWH products, global healthcare regulations, and other regulatory best practices are reflected in QWH's business activities. The position also manages outside counsel regarding appropriate marketing and promotion of QWH's products in around the world. Skills/Experience: Includes working closely with QWH business teams and regulatory affairs teams to develop creative legal strategies, plans, templates and processes for new business and commercial models, working with the business to translate new Healthcare legislation and regulations into market leading business models, and structuring, negotiating and closing of highly structured commercial alliances with key strategic partners and customers to achieve key business objectives. Additional responsibilities will include: developing a framework for the business to meet evolving global regulatory requirements, the structuring of complex distribution and sourcing agreements, advising on cutting edge legal issues being raised by the use and adoption of QWH products and services, advising the business on regulatory, privacy, antitrust and advertising/promotional matters, supply chain matters, assisting the business in structuring partner programs and defining legal strategies and policy for novel legal issues being raised by the use of QWH products and services. Candidates should have significant in-house counsel, and global healthcare regulatory experience with excellent academic credentials. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in global healthcare regulatory law and also should have familiarity with health care compliance, rebates and discounts for medical products, and government pricing. This position requires a J.D. degree from a nationally accredited law school and admission to practice law as well as 10+ years experience as counsel on US drug/device marketing and promotion. Other Skills and Qualifications: - Experience in developing global, medical device and service strategy based on the relevant legal regulatory environment. - Expertise in global healthcare advertising and promotional regulations. - Experience in reviewing and counseling on health care professional and consumer advertising and promotion strategies and tactics. - Ability to analyze and interpret efficacy and safety data. - Strong negotiation and decision-making skills. - Comfortable providing guidance to senior management with the ability to evaluate and articulate risk. - Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). - Demonstrated counseling skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. - Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach. - Understanding of compliance and its importance in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. - Experience in telemedicine, ehealth, mhealth, wireless health preferred. To Apply: https://jobs.qualcomm.com/public/jobDetails.xhtml?requisitionId=1889275&page=jobSearch *ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL We are currently seeking a full time Assistant Corporate Counsel to join our team. This is a role will report to Corporate Counsel and is responsible for managing company product liability litigation and related matters. *SENIOR COUNSEL – WEST REGION AND SOLAR Reporting to the West Region General Counsel, the Sr. Counsel will handle an array of legal matters for renewable and conventional power plants in NRG’s fleet in the Western Region as well as for utility scale and distributed solar projects in California and the Southwest. Negotiation of power purchase agreements, EPC Agreements, and real property lease/purchase agreements. Provision of advice regarding land use and environmental matters as they arise in connection with the operation of existing assets. Counsel on acquisition, repowering, and/or development of additional generating assets. Counsel on structuring transactions as well as project financing. General commercial and corporate legal support including, among other things, review of contracts, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and confidentiality agreements. General support to the regulatory and governmental affairs teams, as well as for matters involving litigation, labor/employment, and commercial operations. Position Requirements: *SENIOR COUNSEL – RENEWABLE ENERGY BarkerGilmore has been engaged on an exclusive basis to identify a lawyer with a strong transactional background in the electric power industry to work as the lead lawyer for its booming renewable energy business located in Carlsbad, CA. This is a highly visible opportunity within a large law department. We are looking for a lawyer who has an impeccable background. Stellar academics are required and experience in renewable power is preferred. The GC is looking for a lawyer who can call their own shots. Ideally, the lawyer we are looking for will have five or more years of experience. Duties and Responsibilities: *SENIOR COUNSEL San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated lawyer with experience in commercial transactions in the energy industry. The senior counsel will be responsible for providing legal support on a wide variety of SDG&E transactional matters including the drafting and negotiating of power and gas commodity purchase agreements, renewable resource contracts (solar, wind, biomass), agreements relating to procurement and energy efficiency programs and other general commercial contracts. External Qualifications: Five or more years of experience in commercial transactional law. Experience and understanding of the energy and regulated utility environment is a definite positive. The preferred candidate will have matriculated from an accredited, national law school and have experience at a well-established law firm and/or a corporate legal department. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations which meet the company’s legal and business needs. The person must also have the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to management, possess strong document drafting and negotiating skills and experience, and exercise independent judgment. We are seeking a team player. To Apply: http://www.goinhouse.com/job/senior-counsel-san-diego-ca-san-diego-gas-electric-company-2df3b0a5ca/?d=1&source=site_search *SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY This new position, which reports to our SVP General Counsel, will be responsible for providing and managing legal services relating to Santarus’ intellectual property matters and other general legal matters. Specific responsibilities include: providing intellectual property related legal services to a number of in-house clients on a wide variety of matters, including: (a) patent prosecution; (b) trademark applications and maintenance; (c) research and diligence, including infringement, validity and enforceability analyses; (d) strategic partnering and license transactions; and (e) litigation. Providing other general legal support for a variety of other Company matters. Exercising independent judgment over complex matters, completing tasks with only limited supervision and demonstrating ability to take leadership role on key legal projects. Managing legal matters handled by outside counsel in accordance with budgetary and timing expectations. Qualifications: Law degree and minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience at a law firm and/or company, preferably with exposure to life sciences/pharmaceutical/biotechnology matters. Life sciences related undergraduate or advanced technical degree. Registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experience in a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution, Hatch-Waxman and general patent litigation, trademarks and licensing arrangements. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with various functional departments. Ability to appropriately manage and prioritize diverse workload. Santarus is a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego with three commercialized products and a diverse pipeline of products in development. Our core values of teamwork, integrity, ownership, productivity and quality guide our people and culture. Please apply through the Santarus website: www.Santarus.com ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Associate GC in San Diego for an investment advisor company which serves as a full-service independent broker/dealer with branches throughout the United States. The person's primary function will be intake, processing and responding to customer complaints and regulatory inquires through investigating, researching and evaluating claims and inquiries. They will be reporting on disclosable events to regulatory agencies. This candidate will be expected to investigate, research and evaluate claims and inquiries; gather relevant documentation and information; prepare profit and loss reviews of accounts; analyze compliance issues; prepare written responses; report disclosable events to regulatory agencies; produce various communications to both internal and external audiences; performing a variety of administrative work in the due diligence department. Please send all resumes and salary requirements to amber.stover@roberthalflegal.com. ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL / CHIEF CORPORATE COUNSEL This position is Sempra’s primary securities lawyer. This is a very visible and highly regarded position. It reports directly to the General Counsel, is one of the GC’s main deputies, and interacts with him and senior management on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will be an expert in securities law, corporate governance, and the legal issues affecting a public NYSE-listed company. This candidate will work in close coordination with the Controller and his financial team to prepare the periodic and quarterly filings for all of Sempra’s business units. The Chief Corporate Counsel also reviews press releases and handles general disclosure issues. In addition, the candidate will work closely with Human Resources and the Corporate Secretary on a range of issues, including the annual report, proxy and shareholder proposals. If qualified, the candidate will also assist in equity and bond offerings, and some M&A and executive compensation issues. Required experience includes: graduation from an excellent law school; top academic credentials; at least 12+ years of public company securities experience and current hands-on securities experience; experience in a top tier law firm and also in-house in Corporate Finance or in the General Counsel’s office; licensed and admitted to practice law in California or able to register as in-house counsel in California. Please submit resumes (Word format preferred) to the attention of Deb Ben-Canaan via email to: semprasec@mlaglobal.com. *PER DIEM CORPORATE COUNSEL Law firm seeking diligent and responsible California licensed attorney for corporate counsel (per diem) placement within the offices of a potential client's office in South Orange County. Work will primarily include client-interface and litigation assessment. Ability to work well with all levels of staff. Must be motivated to "jump-in" and quickly learn corporation's business and receive direction from corporate client. Attorney must maintain and demonstrate proof of malpractice policy. To Apply: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/lgl/2457091288.html
Are you are interested in doing short-term work as an independent contractor, usually for litigation and due diligence projects, usually through an agency, and most often for law firms? We do not include these sorts of positions in this Job List, but if you are interested, there seems to be a constant demand and turn-over. So we would encourage you to contact directly our long-standing sponsor, who has extensive experience handling these sorts of placements: Exclusively Legal And as a matter of full disclosure, another local company that advertises these sorts of positions is: Copyright © 2011 by ACC Value Index IncentivesTeaser here ACC is currently offering an additional incentive to members who submit law firm reviews in the ACC Value Index (AVI). For every two law firm reviews submitted between now and September 30th, members will receive a $5 Starbucks Card as a token of gratitude. On top of that, every law firm review is an entry to win a $200 Amazon.com Gift Card. Prize drawings will be held monthly until September 30th. For additional incentive details, please visit: http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/valueindex/chapters.cfm. Project Attorneys – NOW!Teaser here
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