Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Margot Laporte | July 2, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Christopher Sweet | July 2, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | July 1, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Chaka Patterson | June 28, 2024
This article provides five actionable steps for transforming your legal department from being perceived as a cost center into an indispensable business ally.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Jonathan Fahey, Jonathan P. Lienhard and Oliver Roberts | June 11, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | June 3, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Abbott Martin | May 30, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Marnie Seif | May 30, 2024
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Christopher Sweet | May 29, 2024
There are law firms that go beyond the usual platitudes and truly focus on the needs of your department and company – but how do you find and retain these firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)?
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By JoHannah Harrington | May 28, 2024
In an era of globalized business operations, managing labor and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions presents a unique set of challenges for companies. The article can discuss intricacies of the global labor and employment landscape and provide insights for in-house legal teams that are navigating these complexities.
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