Heather Nevitt

November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Earlier 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

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

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

The 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

Given 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

While 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

November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

What follows is observational, based on 20+ years recruiting for corporate law departments. In my opinion, here are the top 5 traits needed to become a great General Counsel.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Given the increasing significance of documents in merger investigations, companies that frequently engage in M&A should assume the antitrust agencies will obtain and review all company documents. In this article, we discuss practical considerations for in-house counsel.

By Lisa Rumin and Ryan Tisch

6 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Recent events involving fitness device company Polar and comedian Joe Rogan provide valuable lessons for companies relative to new privacy requirements.  

By Tyler J. Thompson 

5 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

As legal services grow more complex, now is the time for legal and procurement to foster open, ongoing dialogues as true partners. Through collaboration, communication, and willingness to educate each other, they can navigate change successfully while delivering greater value organization-wide.

By Brian Meegan

5 minute read