Alexa Woronowicz

October 07, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Popular views of the patent system often suffer from a lack of understanding. The patent system has for centuries fueled the innovations we rely on, but patent law is complex and includes an unfamiliar lexicon.

By Manny W. Schecter

6 minute read

October 05, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Diversity in hiring is suffering from social distancing, Mike Evers writes. He encourages general counsel and human resources leaders to double down on their commitment to sourcing candidates thoroughly and creatively.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

October 01, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Directors should proactively—and comprehensively—assess their programs with a critical eye, just as they do in other areas of compliance.

By Preston Pugh and Michelle Onibokun

11 minute read

September 29, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Many are realizing that dealing with the new normal may require an adjustment of priorities or retooling of projects already underway.

By Ted Barassi

6 minute read

September 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Shellye Archambeau is an icon in Silicon Valley who represents tenacity and clear thinking, Ryan McConnell writes.

By Ryan McConnell

5 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Here are some best practices for businesses to utilize as a means to ensure positive social media sentiment (the attitude and feelings people have about your brand on social media), which can be critical for a company's survival and ability to thrive.

By Elisa D'Amico

7 minute read

September 24, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

The report serves to support the oft-referenced link between effective governance practices and legal compliance. As a result, it is worthwhile reading for the corporate general counsel.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

September 23, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

This third installment focuses on how to develop an educated and effective—and careful—approach to crisis communication in the international business setting.

By Sneha Desai, Kaitlyn E. Stone and Michael C. Zogby

12 minute read

September 16, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

All public companies must consider the anticipated scrutiny they will receive from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the possible risk they face from SEC Enforcement if they do not proceed with caution.

By Britt Latham and Brian Irving

6 minute read

September 14, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

To fulfill their fiduciary duties, directors of Delaware corporations should ensure that in making decisions in the interests of stakeholders, their focus is on stockholders' long-term interests.

By Teresa Johnson and Nate Klein

6 minute read