Heather Nevitt

July 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel's editorial department is pleased to announce the finalists of our 2023 Best Legal Departments awards. We have selected outstanding corporate legal departments and legal leaders that stood out this past year.

By Heather Nevitt

3 minute read

July 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

When corporate misconduct comes to light, corporations often must conduct an internal investigation to effectively assess potential liability, craft remediation, and engage with regulatory scrutiny. Companies rely on investigative findings in advocating for DOJ, SEC, and other regulators to forgo charges or enforcement.

By Eric R. Nitz and Walter H Hawes IV

7 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In a time of exponential change, accelerating technological advancement, and growing digitization, data is fast becoming the lifeblood of modern organizations…

By Scott Steinberg

6 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In a recessionary environment, when budget cuts, RIFs and hiring freezes are the norm, legal leaders usually ask the question: "How can we still get the work done effectively?"

By Ashlin Quirk

7 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The Supreme Court just issued two decisions that will affect the legal landscape for employers for years to come. Although the Court's rulings on affirmative action and religious accommodation will have different short-term impacts, it is highly likely that each decision will give rise to new legal challenges that could significantly alter how employers hire and manage their workers.

By Jason Knott

5 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Law.com

Companies are already facing regulatory requirements related to the environmental and governance aspects of ESG, and more are on the way.

By Heather Nevitt

6 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

It's important going forward for both legal departments and organizations to look to AI solutions built from the ground up to meet organizations' more exacting standards and demands.

By Scott Steinberg

6 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

On June 13, security researchers disclosed their findings that encryption keys for wireless devices are vulnerable to theft. This research found that cameras in cellular phones or commercial surveillance systems can be used to record power light emitting diodes (LEDs) from up to 60 feet away from a device, thus capturing encryption keys.

By Dr. Michael Klipstein

3 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

For companies committed to retaining robust DEI programs, now is the time to review and reanalyze the programs, practices and initiatives in place to ensure they are legally compliant, while still advancing the goal of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within America's workforce.

By Erin Connell, Mike Delikat and Jill Rosenberg

8 minute read

July 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

This will go down as one of those touchy-feely columns. No advice here that will help you land a promotion. But this will prove to be a worthwhile read if I can convince you to turn off the all-consuming phone for real chunks of time this summer.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read