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New York Law Journal

Reputation and the Nonprofit Director: Fiduciary Challenge in the 24-Hour News Era

In the current moment of high-publicity "tainted" donations, it is increasingly difficult for directors to balance attracting the financial support required to operate, on the one hand, with safeguarding the nonprofit's valuable reputation, on the other.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

2020, The Year Legal Operations Finally Flourish

Now, thanks to technological advancement and consistent incubation, we are hitting that critical mass where legal ops is recognized as an important part of the legal department across industries, company size and geography.
6 minute read

Law.com

My Weekday Workout: Dechert's Nazim Zilkha

"[There's] an important mental health benefit that comes with regular exercise, and this balance is critical for thriving in a fast-paced, challenging field, such as corporate law."
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

MLB's Unauthorized (and Ridiculous) Crisis Guide for Owners

The news coverage following this scandal has been distressing for Houstonians. But Jim Crane, the Astros' owner, seems to be persevering. None of the Astros players were penalized. We still have the trophy. And eventually, people will talk about something else (hurry up election 2020).
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Former DLA Litigation Chair and In-House Counsel Create Corporate Compliance Boutique

Former DLA Piper Miami litigation chair Angela Crawford and Rolls Royce in-house counsel Lila Acharya, both women of color, say their experience as in-house and outside counsel makes them a strong choice for corporate clients.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

False Claims Act Enforcement in 2020: Four Areas to Watch

The recent announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it obtained more than $3 billion in judgments and settlements under the False Claims Act (FCA) in FY 2019 underscores the ongoing enforcement risks companies face in the health care, defense and other industries.
6 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery: Control and the Doctrine of Inherent Coercion Preclude Summary Judgment Based on Disinterested Stockholder Approval

The standard of review and who has the burden of proof are important issues in any trial of stockholder litigation. One instance where entire fairness is the standard of review is a merger where a controlling stockholder is on both sides of the transaction.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

NY Federal Court Allows Foreign Litigants to Obtain Documents Located Outside US

Because foreign tribunals typically permit less discovery than U.S. courts, Section 1782 is an important tool for foreign litigants in gathering evidence.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Google Sets Great Example of How Not to Handle a Corporate Crisis

In my experience managing all types of crises for corporate giants in a spectrum of industries including technology, law, financial services and health care, I have been consistently amazed how well-pedigreed professionals can lack a fundamental ingredient in crisis management: common sense.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lessons Learned: 8 Predictions for Regulatory Enforcement in 2020

As we enter a new decade and the fourth year of the Trump administration, many of the questions about what to expect in the post-Obama era in regulatory enforcement have been answered and there is greater clarity about what to expect going forward.
12 minute read

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