Heather Nevitt

August 21, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Often OCGs contain privacy and data security obligations that do not match the reality of practicing law and servicing a client. These obligations often come from an IT department or compliance professional who goes to extreme lengths to ensure they cannot be blamed if there is a data incident. This attitude and approach have created an OCG problem for law firms.

By Mark G. McCreary

9 minute read

August 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

How can in-house counsel and technology transfer professionals work together to increase innovations and revenues?

By Julie Savarino

8 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Companies starting to incorporate generative AI into their business operations – or whose employees may be using it – should evaluate those exposures and their existing insurance programs to identify and address any gaps in coverage.

By Peter M. Gillon and Tamara D. Bruno

6 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Legal departments and companies in every geography and industry sector aren't just working to become more data literate, but also derive more value from the information that they're collecting and find more potential applications for it.

By Scott Steinberg

6 minute read

August 14, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The Mallory decision could have far-reaching implications for businesses throughout the country, creating a real possibility that companies could soon be hauled into state courts where they never would have been expected to be sued.

By Andrew Pieper, John Katuska and Karen Duffy

5 minute read

August 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

If you are considering a job opportunity outside of Big Law, you may be questioning whether the new salary can support your current lifestyle. There are practical steps that you can take to ensure that (1) you will feel confident enough to step away from your current position and (2) you won't need to come back because you cannot afford your lifestyle. In other words, how can you remove the infamous "golden handcuffs"?

By Joel Chouinard

7 minute read

August 02, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate risk and compliance teams play an instrumental role in helping their organizations navigate crises and disruptions. Here's what to keep top of mind in the next six months.

By Jim Wetekamp

5 minute read

August 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Transparency and trust go hand in hand. You cannot have one without the other, especially if you are trying to win the hearts and minds of consumers online. Compliance serves as the foundational element for transparency in business, providing the necessary framework to ensure openness, accountability, and ethical conduct.

By Sona Bedrossian

6 minute read

August 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In this article, I share my guidance for legal departments considering candidates with a lot of movement.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

July 31, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The Proposed Guidelines reflect the larger trend of increased antitrust scrutiny under the Biden Administration. As a result of this increased merger enforcement environment, companies considering mergers and acquisitions should consult with experienced antitrust counsel to understand their risks and formulate a strategy.

By Katherine I. Funk, Alex S. Lewis and Natalia Liashenko

8 minute read