Heather Nevitt

December 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

In recent weeks, Amazon, Meta, and Twitter all announced massive layoffs in a sign that the hiring frenzy we've come to know as status quo is no more. This presents a plethora of challenges for corporate counsel in the weeks and months ahead, but perhaps one of the most complex of these is what to do about international employees holding H-1B visas.

By Mandy Feuerbacher

3 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Volatility roiled the nascent crypto and Web 3.0 market in 2022 after an explosion of mergers and acquisitions the year before. That underscores the need for companies to adjust common M&A agreements in deals involving crypto or digital assets.

By Jeannie Shin, Daniel Forester and Kyle Zhu

5 minute read

December 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Secondments provide flexible options for a company, even those with existing IP expertise. Bringing in a secondee provides a dynamic option to handle start-up challenges, spikes in workload, or other unforeseen circumstances at a low risk to the company, while reducing or eliminating the challenges that may be present with a new hire.

By Dan Ovanezian, Blake L. Holt, Azie Aziz and John Whetzel

9 minute read

December 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Directors and Officers of distressed companies have a unique opportunity to help an enterprise navigate challenges and to facilitate the best available outcome for stakeholders.

By Marshall S. Huebner and Amber Leary  

13 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Business license renewals, annual reports and other pressing compliance requirements should all be included on a company's end-of-the-year checklist.

By Hans Howk

5 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Law.com

There is already significant pressure on legal departments, now add onto that budget season, a looming recession, a continuing challenge around overwhelming workloads and systemic burnout.

By Heather Nevitt

6 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

As you look at how you build out your office going forward, and the manner in which work is performed, remember that your workspace should be an enabler of, not barrier to, employee productivity. In a fast-changing business world, that often means giving yourself the freedom to build workplaces that offer greater freedom and flexibility.

By Scott Steinberg

5 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Global Leaders in Law

To gather more understanding around what legal departments are doing to help their companies mitigate risk, how outside providers can aid in that endeavor and find opportunities within geopolitical disruption, we gathered insight and data from GLL and GLL Adviser members on how they are preparing for uncertainty and thriving amid a time of growing global complexity.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani | Heather Nevitt

17 minute read

October 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Today's workforce is more diverse, well-educated, and multi-generational than ever – and wields more power in a tough hiring market. If you want to design a workplace that appeals to them, it means that you'll have to not only be more flexible, adaptable, and open-minded.

By Scott Steinberg

4 minute read

October 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The way to keep your career from blowing off course is to stay true to your gut and by taking the jobs you know you will enjoy. Don't let what you can't control dictate your next move.

By  Mike Evers

2 minute read