Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Richard Salgado and Ashley Hoff | April 8, 2024
Whether a particular law provides for a private cause of action can have huge consequences for potential corporate defendants. Such a right opens the floodgates to plaintiffs, often represented on a contingency fee basis, asserting claims that may be meritless. The crushing wave of privacy class actions in recent years—made possible by the private causes of action in the underlying state privacy laws—shows what can happen.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | April 1, 2024
In last month's column, I played with ChatGPT to offer a glimpse of how AI will disrupt most aspects of Law World. This month I'm doing the opposite. I asked myself: What is the most human professional niche in Law World? What expertise cannot be replicated by technology and what is the unique value proposition of that expertise?
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Catherine J. Moynihan | March 28, 2024
GCs operating in today's competitive and challenged business environment must keep on top of AI developments and be able to report to their boards on whether and how GenAI and other cutting-edge technologies can help the legal department improve its contribution to the business.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Cole Callihan | March 22, 2024
Companies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and corruption. This is especially true where companies have foreign subsidiaries or engage third parties in foreign countries for sales, consulting and other activities.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Charles Corbin | March 13, 2024
Having recently completed two major acquisitions valued at over $5 billion, the legal team at Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has a unique perspective on the complex landscape of mergers that goes beyond the financial metrics—including potential impacts on brand reputation, stakeholders, and overall business strategy.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Kelly McNulty | March 6, 2024
MaxVal recently released its annual report on global patent publication trends which revealed several interesting currents. The resulting data, which spans the past five years, helps unravel the complex tapestry of innovation, technological shifts and the driving forces shaping the intellectual property landscape.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Matt Rasmussen | March 6, 2024
In January 2024 the DOJ updated its 2023 guidelines that cracked down on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging apps in business to address companies' increased use of collaboration and information sharing tools and ephemeral messaging platforms. Companies are struggling to adhere to the new compliance code without forfeiting critical communication channels that drive valuable client interactions.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Harry Valetk | March 1, 2024
A greater public awareness is needed about the harmful and inflammatory impact deep fake audio and video imagery can have on our society, and the risks associated with reputational attacks on our public and private institutions.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | March 1, 2024
The toughest part of playing offense is looking in the mirror and being truthful with yourself. Are you "politically in favor" and ascending? Or are you running in place?
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson | February 28, 2024
General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
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