March 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
GCs and GenAI: Gearing Up for ChangeGCs operating in today's competitive and challenged business environment must keep on top of AI developments and be able to report to their boards on whether and how GenAI and other cutting-edge technologies can help the legal department improve its contribution to the business.
By Catherine J. Moynihan
8 minute read
March 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Beyond Borders: Navigating Global Business Compliance With the FCPACompanies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and corruption. This is especially true where companies have foreign subsidiaries or engage third parties in foreign countries for sales, consulting and other activities.
By Cole Callihan
8 minute read
March 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Three Key Legal Strategies for a Successful Merger and Acquisition: A Case Study From a CLOHaving recently completed two major acquisitions valued at over $5 billion, the legal team at Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has a unique perspective on the complex landscape of mergers that goes beyond the financial metrics—including potential impacts on brand reputation, stakeholders, and overall business strategy.
By Charles Corbin
5 minute read
March 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Global Patent Trends Report: Asia Leading the World in Patent PublicationMaxVal recently released its annual report on global patent publication trends which revealed several interesting currents. The resulting data, which spans the past five years, helps unravel the complex tapestry of innovation, technological shifts and the driving forces shaping the intellectual property landscape.
By Kelly McNulty
9 minute read
March 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Navigating Mobile Communications Compliance Under the DOJ's New GuidelinesIn January 2024 the DOJ updated its 2023 guidelines that cracked down on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging apps in business to address companies' increased use of collaboration and information sharing tools and ephemeral messaging platforms. Companies are struggling to adhere to the new compliance code without forfeiting critical communication channels that drive valuable client interactions.
By Matt Rasmussen
9 minute read
March 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Deep Fakes Causing Real Harms: Time to Take ActionA greater public awareness is needed about the harmful and inflammatory impact deep fake audio and video imagery can have on our society, and the risks associated with reputational attacks on our public and private institutions.
By Harry Valetk
6 minute read
March 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Play Offense with Your CareerThe toughest part of playing offense is looking in the mirror and being truthful with yourself. Are you "politically in favor" and ascending? Or are you running in place?
By Mike Evers
3 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health CrisisGeneral counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson
8 minute read
February 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Practical Guidance for Minimizing FCA Exposure After 'SuperValu' and 'Polansky'The Supreme Court decided a pair of False Claims Act cases last year that collectively expand both the corporate risks of FCA liability and the opportunities to defeat potential FCA litigation.
By Ronald C. Machen, Christopher E. Babbitt, Carrie M. Montgomery and Nathaniel W. Reisinger
9 minute read
February 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Your First 100 Days as GC: How to Expand Your Impact in a New OrganizationUpon taking office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt got right to work creating and passing legislation to alleviate Americans' suffering caused by the Great Depression. His very productive first months in office—now known as The First 100 Days—set a precedent for leaders who want to make an impact quickly.
By Marnie Seif
5 minute read
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