June 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
The Firmest Pillar: The Argument for an Independent Investigation Into the Supreme Court LeakThe leak has shaken that pillar, but the thoughtful and careful handling of this issue, perhaps through an independent investigation, could help settle the trembling and restore confidence in our courts.
By Joe D. Whitley
5 minute read
April 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Department of Justice, States, SEC Pursue COVID-19 Enforcement ActionsA Baker Donelson government enforcement group looks at the building effort targeting COVID-19 scams and virus-related crimes.
By Mark P. Schnapp, Matthew S. Chester, Michael E. Clark, Aldo M. Leiva and Joe D. Whitley
7 minute read
December 19, 2018 | Daily Report Online
George H.W. Bush Appeared on a 1976 Sunday Talk Show. It Changed a Georgia Lawyer's LifeMy wife and I were impressed by Bush's resume and were inspired by his direct and concise answers during the show. We both remarked how he would make a great president, if he ever chose to run for office.
By Joe D. Whitley
6 minute read
July 05, 2016 | Daily Report Online
How to Value Compliance Programs, Internal InvestigationsDespite the best efforts of skilled and efficient in-house counsel, the legal department is often seen first by corporate management as a "cost center." In some situations, in-house counsel can truly create tangible value for a business.
By Joe D. Whitley and David Stewart
11 minute read
August 04, 2015 | Daily Report Online
Lessons for General Counsel from Recent Cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementWhile most consumers seem to find the various media reports of public and private sector cyberattacks relatively unremarkable, an April cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other recent high-profile breaches should remind general counsel that "no sector, network or system is immune to infiltration by those seeking to steal commercial or government secrets and property to perpetrate malicious and disruptive activity."
By Joe D. Whitley
8 minute read
August 04, 2015 | Daily Report Online
Lessons for General Counsel from Recent Cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementWhile most consumers seem to find the various media reports of public and private sector cyberattacks relatively unremarkable, an April cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other recent high-profile breaches should remind general counsel that "no sector, network or system is immune to infiltration by those seeking to steal commercial or government secrets and property to perpetrate malicious and disruptive activity."
By Joe D. Whitley
8 minute read
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