Michael W Peregrine

September 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Analysis of the DOJ's new enforcement principles, which create significant new leadership education, policy design and culture support tasks for the Chief Legal Officer.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

July 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The occasion of the Act's 20th anniversary offers a teaching moment for corporate counsel, especially those who were not in practice in 2002 and are unfamiliar with its development, its specific provisions, and with its lasting impact on corporate law and governance.

By Michael W. Peregrine

4 minute read

June 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Some chief legal officers may now balk at participating in the minute-taking process for future board and committee meetings—at least those involving major transactions and other "bet the company" decisions.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

May 11, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The Watergate scandal should be remembered for the enormous, lasting damage it caused to public confidence in the ethics of the legal profession—and for the reasons why.

By Michael W. Peregrine

5 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The pendulum always seems to swing back. And with it are indications that the long-prevailing view of the general counsel as a strategic partner to management may be losing support in the C-Suite.

By Michael W. Peregrine

5 minute read

January 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The limited amount of "face time" general counsel appear to be given with their boards represents a significant governance and compliance concern that requires a collaborative board/management solution.

By Michael W. Peregrine

7 minute read

November 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Boards should be motivated by their legal compliance oversight obligations to address CEO bullying allegations that could impact the performance of the general counsel's responsibilities.

By Michael W. Peregrine

5 minute read

August 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

An important new governance survey provides a unique opportunity for leadership to assure that key corporate responsibility-focused officers have appropriate levels of authority and visibility within the organization.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate leadership should recognize the CLO as a strong resource for advice and counsel on political and social challenges and the potential consequences.

By Michael W. Peregrine

5 minute read

April 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The sheer number of issues, the magnitude of their potential impact and the form of a proper corporate response threaten to overwhelm the board's ability to process and prioritize the concerns. The CLO, in her role as both technical legal expert and corporate counselor, is well suited to guide the board in its related efforts.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read