Heather Nevitt

July 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a conviction in a first-of-its-kind insider trading prosecution based exclusively on a corporate insider's trades pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. This article addresses what you need to know.

By Margot Laporte

6 minute read

July 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In my last article, I talked about why it is important for legal departments to find law firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)--and how to find those firms. But what about the other side of the coin? Finding a law firm that lawyers actually like working for is also important, as this can impact a firm's capacity for being easy to do business with.

By Christopher Sweet

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As a recruiter, I don't question the pedigree credentials or skill sets of accomplished law firm attorneys. Nor do I doubt the willingness of many to switch over to law department compensation structures. But is the match a good idea? Skill set and experience are two different things.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

This article provides five actionable steps for transforming your legal department from being perceived as a cost center into an indispensable business ally.

By Chaka Patterson

5 minute read

June 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Come join us at WIPL to be part of an intimate conversation with Venus Williams as she shares her journey of resilience, determination and the importance of celebrating individuality.

By Heather Nevitt

2 minute read

June 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The DOJ has created new incentives for employee, or anyone, to report criminal misconduct allegedly committed by companies and their agents. Given their often laxer internal reporting structures and higher employee turnover rates, startup companies should pay particularly close attention to this new DOJ development to best mitigate legal risks.

By Jonathan Fahey, Jonathan P. Lienhard and Oliver Roberts

5 minute read

June 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Relocation has become more challenging for companies post-pandemic. Great candidates who became accustomed to hybrid or remote work arrangements are less enthusiastic about uprooting. The degree of difficulty in successfully recruiting non-locals has risen considerably.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

May 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

In defense of our legal system, the law that is developed in courts and legislatures quite regularly reflects the wisdom of the average citizen. When it does not, we should be skeptical.

By Donald J. Kochan

5 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The legal job market remains competitive and one third of in-house legal staff are actively looking for new roles outside of their current organization. Fortunately, general counsel and Heads of Legal Operations have the means to retain lawyers without breaking the department budget.

By Abbott Martin

6 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

You want to be the best leader possible, and reviews are an invaluable learning tool for you, both as a member of CEO staff and as the head of a high-performing team. Mastering the practice of giving and receiving feedback in a straightforward manner, in a setting that allows the listener time to absorb your message, is a key ingredient to stellar leadership.

By Marnie Seif

6 minute read