February 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
What Every General Counsel Should Know Before Doing a Spin-OffSpin-offs are an attractive option for a public company looking to rationalize its portfolio and unlock shareholder value. At the same time, they are monster transactions that play out over a long timeline, all under strict tax rules that impact every step of the process. This article addresses what every GC should know when their Board starts talking about a spin-off.
By Steve Williams
6 minute read
February 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
New ACC CLO Survey Offers Important Board GuidanceMajor board take-aways from this year's Survey include (i) indications of a decline in the CLO's leadership - level role and influence, and (ii) increasing pressures on legal departments "to do more with less." Both are particularly relevant to the board's oversight responsibility – and of concern to the CLO.
By Michael W. Peregrine
6 minute read
February 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
2024 ESG Outlook: Key Trends to FollowGiven ESG's dynamic nature, it is particularly important that general counsel track changes and plan for potential impacts. This piece will cover key trends for companies to consider as they prepare for the year ahead, including developments related to the ESG regulatory space, DEI programs, artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chains.
By Dave Curran and Madhuri Pavamani
7 minute read
February 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA): How the New Law Creates Legal Risks and Opportunities for International BusinessesFEPA will amend the domestic bribery statute (18 U.S.C. § 201) to make it a criminal offense for foreign government officials to solicit or receive bribes from any person in the United States, any issuer, or any domestic concern.
By John C. Richter, Brandt Leibe and Lauren O. Konczos
9 minute read
February 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
How to Show the Real Value of Your Litigation TeamOne of the most difficult aspects of working in-house as litigation counsel is demonstrating value to the company. Put another way, that means making it clear you are more than a cost center.
By Joshua Stein
7 minute read
February 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
AI's Blueprint for Hiring Your Next General CounselI've been playing with ChatGPT. I asked the AI tool to list its best practices for companies to follow when hiring a General Counsel. It's actually a pretty good starting point. The only thing missing from the list is "Hire a Search Firm."
By Mike Evers
3 minute read
January 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Biden's AI Executive Order: 6 Actions for Legal LeadersWhile embedding the principles of this recent executive order into AI governance and risk management should be an enterprise-wide effort, legal has a significant role to play. In this article, we discuss six actions legal leaders should take to help their organization generate value from AI and adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape.
By Laura Cohn
7 minute read
January 18, 2024 | Law.com
Don't Be an Ostrich: Understand (and Embrace) the Benefits and Risks of AIIf your head is still in the sand, now is the time to pull it out and learn what role Gen AI can play in your business strategy.
By Heather Nevitt
6 minute read
January 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Did California Defeat the Non-Compete?What employers may not realize is that if the Courts uphold the recent California laws, then California has the ability to invalidate any non-compete agreement that an employer signs with an employee.
By Angelique Strong Marks
6 minute read
January 17, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
The Compensation Puzzle: An Added Piece Is 'Compensation Culture'There's one piece that may be the most critical to ensuring you are walking into a compensation negotiation from a position of strength: Have a grasp of a company's compensation philosophy, otherwise known as their "compensation culture." Compensation culture will dictate salary ranges, the negotiation and everything in between.
By Heather Fine
6 minute read
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