Heather Nevitt

June 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Relocation has become more challenging for companies post-pandemic. Great candidates who became accustomed to hybrid or remote work arrangements are less enthusiastic about uprooting. The degree of difficulty in successfully recruiting non-locals has risen considerably.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

In defense of our legal system, the law that is developed in courts and legislatures quite regularly reflects the wisdom of the average citizen. When it does not, we should be skeptical.

By Donald J. Kochan

5 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The legal job market remains competitive and one third of in-house legal staff are actively looking for new roles outside of their current organization. Fortunately, general counsel and Heads of Legal Operations have the means to retain lawyers without breaking the department budget.

By Abbott Martin

6 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

You want to be the best leader possible, and reviews are an invaluable learning tool for you, both as a member of CEO staff and as the head of a high-performing team. Mastering the practice of giving and receiving feedback in a straightforward manner, in a setting that allows the listener time to absorb your message, is a key ingredient to stellar leadership.

By Marnie Seif

6 minute read

May 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

There are law firms that go beyond the usual platitudes and truly focus on the needs of your department and company – but how do you find and retain these firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)?

By Christopher Sweet

6 minute read

May 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In an era of globalized business operations, managing labor and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions presents a unique set of challenges for companies. The article can discuss intricacies of the global labor and employment landscape and provide insights for in-house legal teams that are navigating these complexities.

By JoHannah Harrington

5 minute read

May 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

For most companies, IP is their most valuable asset. When IP is created, the employee or consultant who created it freely (usually) assigns it to their employer or client. But sometimes, something goes wrong. Relationships can sour. The employee or consultant can leave. Or, the person might even pass away. If any of these things happen when there is no written assignment of the IP to the company, things can get messy.

By Jason Balich & Brandon Blackwell

7 minute read

May 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift are not the only ones leveraging their influence to promote and sell products and services. Streamers, vloggers, and other creatives are using their platforms to influence today's consumer trends. However, a steep rise in the use of GenAI and computer-generated influencers brings with it new marketing risks and considerations for celebrities, influencers, and businesses alike.

By Cynthia Cole, Alysha Preston and Inez Asante

9 minute read

May 16, 2024 | Law.com

The FTC's rule prohibiting government and business impersonations went into effect last month.

By Heather Nevitt

6 minute read

May 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

How can in-house counsel swiftly and competently assess legal risk for newly minted AI-driven campaigns? The answer lies in striking a balance of acceptable levels of legal risk, as defined within your organization, that conform with applicable industry standards, and guided by broader ethical considerations specific to your use case. With this in mind, we have provided a scorecard to weigh the likelihood and severity associated with any deep fake marketing campaign.

By Harry A. Valetk and Tal Dickstein

9 minute read