Much has been said of the expanded role that in-house counsel is now expected to carry out in public companies. Modern law departments must go beyond providing legal advice as needed, and are expected to collaborate directly and offer leadership to their board of directors. Learn how board governance has changed in the last 15 years and how in-house counsel must adapt.
In the not-so-distant past, a plaintiff could sue a multinational company in any jurisdiction where it conducted significant business. However, recently, the US Supreme Court has sought to narrow the scope of permissible jurisdictions in an attempt to curtail the onslaught of litigation. In preparation for this new view, law departments both big and small can benefit from understanding how future disputes may be impacted.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board recently issued its long-anticipated rules on auditor independence issues and the relationship with the company's independent auditor. The authors give tips on how you can keep your audit committee up-to-date and on the straight and narrow.
Prepare for a new wave of privacy legislation that will significantly impact the global management of consumer privacy information.
Tax Executives Institute, TEI, amicus brief, Textron v. US, 1/10
Social media have become a staple in the diet of the average Internet user. Companies have seized on the popularity of such websites as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to develop marketing platforms to promote products and services. However, there are risks that accompany such online branding. Learn about how to avoid potential legal nightmares.
This case law is concerning a female employee under federal, state, and city law for gender discrimination, failure to promote, and retaliation, employee moved for sanctions against employer for its failure to preserve backup tapes containing potentially relevant e-mail correspondence of key employees.
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This article shows how you, as a member of the in-house legal department, can determine and implement the best records/information retention and litigation hold policy for your company, so that it can efficiently and properly respond to any inevitable e-discovery request?
As shareholders continue to demand more financial transparency, Say on Pay votes against executive compensation plans are increasing in popularity. Although these votes are non-binding, dissent among a majority of shareholders could prove problematic. Learn how to prepare effectively for a Say on Pay vote, while reinforcing a positive, open relationship with shareholders.