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Corporate Counsel

'Experiment' to Give In-House Counsel New Trove of Data About Outside Firm Relationships

In-house counsel are welcoming a new initiative that measures the interactions between legal departments and their outside attorneys.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The First Year of the Defend Trade Secrets Act

On May 11, 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1836, et. seq., was signed into law. At the time, the DTSA was hailed for ­providing federal protection against the growing problem of corporate espionage. For the most part, the first year of the DTSA unfolded as expected. Federal trade secret filings increased and many litigants attempted to utilize the unique remedies offered by the DTSA. However, the relative infancy of the DTSA leaves many issues open to interpretation. Below, we briefly review some of the major developments during the first year of the DTSA.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

AdvanceLaw Joins About 30 GCs to Measure Law Firm Relationships

AdvanceLaw is working with general counsel from major companies to track what's working and what's not in outside counsel relationships.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

AdvanceLaw Joins About 30 GCs to Measure Law Firm Relationships

The data experiment looks to find what management methods and what behaviors on both sides of the table produce the best results for clients and outside counsel.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

NYLJ Announces GC Impact Award, In-House Legal Dept. Winners

The New York Law Journal announces the 2017 honorees for In-House Legal Departments of the Year and the winner of the GC Impact Award, as part of its Professional Excellence Awards recognition event.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

McKesson Hires Robin Jacobsohn as Head of Litigation

San Francisco-based McKesson has tapped former government lawyer Jacobsohn for the litigation role.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Trademark Symbols: Powerful Tools for In-House Counsel?

Though companies often place a high value on protecting their trademarks, some may be missing out on the opportunity to put others on notice of their rights by way of trademark symbols.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

3 Key Lessons for Legal Departments From Hobby Lobby's $3 Million Antiquities Settlement

While most companies are probably not looking to import biblical antiquities, Hobby Lobby's $3 million payment to settle allegations that it bought smuggled Iraqi relics offers important guidance for legal departments dealing with supply-chain issues.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Your Company Has Been Hacked; Should You Call the Government?

In the rush to respond to a hack, the victim needs to assess whether the involvement of law enforcement is appropriate.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Cybersecurity Vendor Management Has Role in Risk Reduction

Here are some basics to consider when evaluating your vendors and their commitments to your cybersecurity, as well as some specific measures to employ with those suppliers whose work might present a risk to your company data.
14 minute read

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