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Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Gripe About Outside Counsel but Rarely Talk to Them

“It’s dangerous for law departments to manage their firms solely through invoices or compliance guidelines. You need a more holistic view," said Brad Blickstein, CEO of the Blickstein Group consultancy.
4 minute read

International Edition

Broadcom Hires From Nuclear Giant to Appoint French Legal Head

Stephanie Smatt was recently head of dispute resolution and vigilance at Orano.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

‘Badge of Honor’: SEC Targets CyberKongz in Token Registration Dispute

“A criminal statute of limitations on regulations cannot be retroactive, but on the civil side, if it is clarifying existing law subject to SEC jurisdiction and authority, it would be something that could be enforced going forward,” said Neama Rahmani, the president of West Coast Trial Lawyers.
3 minute read

International Edition

GCs Say They are Getting 'Edged Out' of UK Boardrooms

Many in-house lawyers believe the role of general counsel is being diminished in U.K. companies, with lawyers having to fight harder than ever to get their voice heard.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Embracing Gen AI, Many Legal Departments Don't See Their Firms as Innovative

The Blickstein Group and FTI Consulting's 17th annual Law Department Operation Survey found that more legal departments are encouraging their firms to adopt gen AI to elicit cost savings and efficiencies.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FTC, DOJ Withdrawal of Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Infuriates Republicans

"The Majority had four years to address its concerns with the Collaboration Guidelines—now is not the time," wrote Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak.
5 minute read

The Recorder

What We Learned From In-House Lawyers in 2024

This year we gained insights from Steve Mahieu of The Kraft Heinz Co., Nikki Stitt Sokol of Meta Platforms Inc. and Pete Welch of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. We want to hear from more of your clients.
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

What We Learned From In-House Litigators in 2024

This year we gained insights from Steve Mahieu of The Kraft Heinz Co., Nikki Stitt Sokol of Meta Platforms Inc. and Pete Welch of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. We want to hear from more of your clients.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Three Reasons CLOs Are Critical to the Successful Adoption of Generative AI

CLOs have emerged as critical stakeholders who help drive GenAI decisions. Their ability to counsel the business to move GenAI projects forward and comply with laws and regulations are complementary skills to other executive-level leaders when it comes to executing on important decisions about the procurement, development, and implementation of GenAI-powered solutions.
5 minute read

International Edition

Slip Sliding Away: Why GCs are Losing the Boardroom

There are limited seats at the boardroom table and unless there is unequivocal clarity on the role and purpose someone has at the table it’s profoundly difficult to justify their place, writes career GC Terra Potter.
5 minute read

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