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Sidley Austin Hires Shareholder Activism Practice Co-Leader in Silicon Valley

Derek Zaba, the head of contested situations at PJT Camberview, has moved back to the law firm side at Sidley Austin.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Why Collaboration Is the Key to Contract Management Success

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools have provided some relief to the cumbersome and resource-intensive contract management process.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Family Feud: Clarifying the Existence of a Confidential or Fiduciary Relationship Among Family Members

Breach of fiduciary duty and constructive trust claims are being asserted in the context of familial business relationships with greater frequency. In that context, the requirement of the existence of a confidential or fiduciary relationship becomes the key element and the primary focus for analysis with respect to the ultimate merits of the constructive trust and breach of fiduciary causes of action.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Now More Than Ever, Cybersecurity Is a Board-Level Concern

To avoid litigation, government intervention and public relations fiascos, a board must address cybersecurity on an ongoing basis.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Achieving Real In-House Legal Change: Is Your Aim High Enough?

Since January I've seen striking consistency in my conversations with in-house leaders in larger enterprises across North America and Europe. Everyone is trying to re-think and advance their legal function.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Why Societal Influences, Increased Regulations Lead to More CEO Departures

Facing increased pressure from consumers, employees and regulators, corporate boards did something remarkable this past year: They dismissed more CEOs for ethical lapses than for financial performance or conflicts with directors.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Don't Be a Maverick: Chancery Reinforces Limits on Attorney-Client Privilege

The attorney-client privilege is fundamental to the adversarial system of law. Indeed, the Delaware Court of Chancery recently observed that "without the privilege, candid communication between client and counsel for purposes of representation would be impossible."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What Keeps GCs Up at Night? Three Things Come to Mind

A few things every general counsel should remain concerned about as we enter the second half of the year.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Transforming Corporate Legal Departments for Success in the 'Market of the Future'

Many corporations are facing unpredictable events or drivers happening outside an organization that can be either negative or positive, but present greater volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), which makes it more difficult for leadership to make decisions.
11 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Venezuela Sanctions: What They Mean and Why You Should be Aware

On Aug. 5, the president of the United States issued Executive Order 13884, blocking all property of the government of Venezuela in the United States. Banks, companies and individuals, in the United States and worldwide, especially those engaged in international business, should understand what the executive order means, why it’s important to be aware, and what to do.
5 minute read

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