Heather Nevitt

March 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Having recently completed two major acquisitions valued at over $5 billion, the legal team at Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has a unique perspective on the complex landscape of mergers that goes beyond the financial metrics—including potential impacts on brand reputation, stakeholders, and overall business strategy.

By Charles Corbin

5 minute read

March 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

MaxVal recently released its annual report on global patent publication trends which revealed several interesting currents. The resulting data, which spans the past five years, helps unravel the complex tapestry of innovation, technological shifts and the driving forces shaping the intellectual property landscape.

By Kelly McNulty

9 minute read

March 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In January 2024 the DOJ updated its 2023 guidelines that cracked down on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging apps in business to address companies' increased use of collaboration and information sharing tools and ephemeral messaging platforms. Companies are struggling to adhere to the new compliance code without forfeiting critical communication channels that drive valuable client interactions.

By Matt Rasmussen

9 minute read

March 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

A greater public awareness is needed about the harmful and inflammatory impact deep fake audio and video imagery can have on our society, and the risks associated with reputational attacks on our public and private institutions.

By Harry Valetk

6 minute read

March 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The toughest part of playing offense is looking in the mirror and being truthful with yourself. Are you "politically in favor" and ascending? Or are you running in place?

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.

By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson

8 minute read

February 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The Supreme Court decided a pair of False Claims Act cases last year that collectively expand both the corporate risks of FCA liability and the opportunities to defeat potential FCA litigation.

By Ronald C. Machen, Christopher E. Babbitt, Carrie M. Montgomery and Nathaniel W. Reisinger

9 minute read

February 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Upon taking office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt got right to work creating and passing legislation to alleviate Americans' suffering caused by the Great Depression. His very productive first months in office—now known as The First 100 Days—set a precedent for leaders who want to make an impact quickly.

By Marnie Seif

5 minute read

February 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Spin-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

Major 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