November 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
How Much Do You Value Your GC?If you truly value your GC, this article addressees the top factors you need to consider in order to demonstrate that value.
By Deborah Ben-Canaan
6 minute read
November 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Bridging the Gap Between In-House and Private PracticeI recently joined my firm after spending over a decade in-house at two major corporations. Two months in, the adjustment back to private practice has been exhilarating but also eye opening as the two legal worlds could not be more different. Consider this article my small contribution to bridge that gap.
By David Emanuelson
6 minute read
November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Beating the Startup Odds: How Your Legal Team Contributes to SuccessCEOs who neglect legal do so at their peril. To reset expectations, retrench, survive, and put yourself in a position to capitalize when there's a rebound, legal is an ally that shouldn't be overlooked.
By Tim Parilla
8 minute read
November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
The Crucial Role of Women Leaders in Driving InnovationMy 30 years of experience have shown me that any robust business strategy should include investing in female leadership. As the Head of Intellectual Property at a rapidly growing MedTech startup, I recognize the value of mentoring other women in the workplace.
By Rosie Stramandinoli
4 minute read
November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Department of Justice's Latest GuidelinesEarlier this year the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published the latest update of its internal guidance for evaluating corporate compliance programs. In this article, we lay out what is new and what you should do.
By Richard Schroeder
6 minute read
November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
AI Is Here to Stay. What Will It Take to Use it Wisely?We regularly hear concerns about the ability of Generative AI to provide the kind of quality that clients expect from their lawyers, and about whether lawyers will be "replaced" by technology. We think both of these concerns are frequently overstated, and distract lawyers from the very timely opportunity to shape AI and the powerful adaptations and applications it will inspire.
By Michael Gerstenzang and David Stiepleman
5 minute read
November 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
What Drives Board Effectiveness?In view of the increased importance of effective governance, and the opportunities boards have to improve, it is time for General Counsel to spearhead an effort to enhance board effectiveness. This study revealed that director quality and social dynamics and board information access and quality have the biggest impact on board effectiveness.
By James Crocker
6 minute read
November 09, 2023 | Law.com
Antitrust Anxiety AboundsThe M&A and ESG space seem to be creating the most headaches for legal departments.
By Heather Nevitt
5 minute read
November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Aggressive Labor Market Enforcement Continues: Takeaways for In-House CounselGiven the aggressive and novel efforts to upend the law surrounding employee non-competition agreements, this article addresses practical suggestions and key takeaways for parties to navigate this evolving landscape.
By Justin P. Murphy
7 minute read
November 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunity and Antitrust RiskWhile artificial intelligence is an evolving technology with promising use cases, it is also attracting regulatory scrutiny.
By Gretchen L. Jankowski and Abigail L. Cessna
6 minute read
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