Brian Martin

Brian Martin

October 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

The GC's role in ethics can be lonely

Serving an ethical company and getting support from other lawyers is invaluable

By Brian Martin

6 minute read

August 22, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Ensuring attorney-client privilege in crises

Thinking ahead and forming crisis responses is key

By Brian Martin

7 minute read

August 22, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Quiz: Privileged or not?

What you should do in 10 scenarios involving attorney-client privilege

By Brian Martin

18 minute read

June 30, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

How well do you know attorney-client privilege?

Test your knowledge with these 10 scenarios

By Brian Martin

3 minute read

April 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Gut checking your company's attitude toward ethics

Four questions help assess if middle management is committed to ethical business practices

By Brian Martin

3 minute read

February 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Building relationships with our counterparts may serve our client's interests

Honesty at the negotiation table may serve you well in the long run

By Brian Martin

7 minute read

December 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

The blurry lines of negotiation ethics: when "puffing" becomes misrepresentation

Assume that you are conducting negotiations on a supply contract with a customer. You and your business partner are engaged with your in-house counterpart and her business partner.

By Brian Martin

7 minute read

October 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Getting to know the ABA's Commission on Ethics 20/20

Why you should pay attention to this organization's work

By Brian Martin

6 minute read

August 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

What keeps GCs up at night

Ethical mishaps top an in-house counsel's list of worries.

By Brian Martin

7 minute read

June 30, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Law students learn in-house counsel responsibilities with role-playing

SUNY Buffalo Law School offers a unique class about life as an in-house counsel.

By Brian Martin

4 minute read