Joe D Whitley

Joe D Whitley

June 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

The Firmest Pillar: The Argument for an Independent Investigation Into the Supreme Court Leak

The 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 Actions

A 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 Life

My 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 Investigations

Despite 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 Management

While 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 Management

While 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