The number of law suits companies faced in 2013 remained relatively unchanged compared with prior years, but the potential financial impact of those cases and the cost of defending them have risen, with health care and energy companies appearing particularly vulnerable, according to a new litigation survey.
The 2015 Litigation Trends Annual Survey collects and presents the experiences and opinions of corporate counsel regarding various aspects of litigation and disputes-related matters.
This article examines emotional intelligence as related to aspects of the legal profession, including client service, case management, talent management and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, leadership, and business development.
Unless You Ask: A Guide For Law Departments to Get More From External Relationships
This council has brought together experienced compensation committee chairs from Fortune 500 companies with key shareholder representatives, regulators, and other stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen corporate governance in general—and compensation committee oversight in particular.
This document sets forth the legal support areas that in-house legal counsel should focus on in order to allow the business team to concentrate their efforts on their key business initiatives. Deliverables will include the optimization of the provision of legal services, the conduct of a gap analysis to identify on a timely basis future legal support requirements and to implement legal cost-saving initiatives. Company can maximize its corporate capabilities by having the legal function become an important driver of competitive advantage.
Seven lawyer interview questions to pose to make sure that the interviewee has the skills, experience, and character traits that fit your needs.
If you have been in the legal profession long enough, chances are you’ve heard of instances where professional etiquette has taken a nosedive, including high-profile instances of lawyers losing their tempers with unsuspecting office clerks or acting contemptuously toward one another in court. Although these boorish behaviors may be the exception rather the rule, it could be a good idea for all legal professionals to reflect on whether their professional manners are up to par and take these suggestions for engaging in exemplary conduct into consideration.
Those who meet with success are more likely to be individuals who are respectful and supportive of their colleagues and clients. As you try to advance your career, whether you’re looking for a promotion or to assume a supervisory role, don’t neglect professional reputation. Here are some ways to exhibit these qualities.