Hear the latest news and views from current and former ACC leaders about life in the legal industry from the corporate and government perspective. First off, learn firsthand what it’s like to move from being the general counsel of a large corporation to general counsel of one of the largest US government agencies, the Department of Homeland Security. What leadership lessons are transferable from the private sector to the public sector, and how does one successfully navigate the maze "inside the Beltway"? What are the daily challenges, trials and tribulations involved in overseeing over 1,700 attorneys? Next up, participate in an interactive town hall discussion on current events affecting your work today. Key discussion points will touch on cyber-security, disaster preparedness and crisis management, immigration reform, and financial reform. What’s the hot topic of the moment? Who knows, anything could happen.
It's been on the implementation fast track for the past three years. Now, e-billing is almost as standard to law department technology as the computer itself. With all of the buzz surrounding it, what can users expect from this technological goldmine?
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to aviation laws and regulations around the world.
Issued covered in this guide include aircraft trading, finance and leasing, litigation, and dispute resolution.
In-house counsel are being seen as responsible for the legal spend on external firms for their companies. This means demonstrating that external legal spend is considered, appropriate and measurable. By organising and implementing innovative key performance indicators (KPIs) for your department, in-house counsel can show their value and demonstrate why their legal spend is important.
The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?
With more and more employees filing discrimination allegations - and following the passing of significant employment laws and regulations - in-house counsel need to be proactive. Learn 10 tried and true strategies for avoiding employment-related litigation.
Remember when associating with some kids at school was enough to be labeled guilty by association? Today, transnational corporations that do business with corrupt foreign partners are faced with a similar, yet much more severe, situation. The DOJ and SEC are aggressively pursuing the slightest indication of FCPA violations. Regardless of whether your company is aware of its partner’s corrupt activity, it can still be held liable. Understand what might put your company at risk and how to prevent it.
In-house counsel are often viewed as the “gatekeepers” of corporate misconduct — meaning they can be subjected to civil or criminal liability if disclosure provisions aren’t met. These provisions have become increasingly widespread, encouraging attorneys to report unethical business practices and prioritize the public interest over the interests of the client.
2015 was a record year for M&A, both in volume and the total value of corporate megadeals. Governments around the world have noticed, scrutinizing such deals for anticompetitive practices and reviewing pending and even sometimes completed mergers. This changing regulatory environment has raised the uncertainties and risks of M&A, particularly on the selling side. Mitigate these risks by assessing and evaluating the relevant regulatory landscape and including conditions — such as reverse termination fees, or hell-or-high- water provisions — in purchase agreements.
For mid-level attorneys, cultivating strong working relationships with colleagues and focusing on an area of expertise will benefit you on your way up.
Foley & Lardner’s Top Trends for 2024 publication unpacks key developments in an uncertain regulatory landscape.
Insider data breaches have been steadily increasing over the years, and company executives have been devoting resources to addressing these threats. But how should the board of directors champion this effort? And how can in-house counsel best educate them on this issue?
How can you determine the value of outside legal counsel, in the United States, before paying the bill? Under the right circumstances, a request for proposal (RFP) allows a company to preview what solutions outside counsel may offer, and on what basis. Read this article for some basic guidelines regarding RFPs and determine which firm meets your needs.
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This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on the Intellectual Property and Small Law Department eGroups, addresses issues arising from contract clauses granting Buyer a license to use products he/she bought.
There are many misconceptions or ‘myths’ about patents that have found their way into popular discourse, ranging from what type of innovations are patentable, to how important it is to own and protect your intellectual property (IP) using patents. This resource addresses five common myths about patents to globally help business leaders and technology managers better separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions to protect investments made in innovation.
In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can brush up on some tips for public speaking at live events and how to prepare yourself (and you team) for event presentations.
This article discusses issues to consider when evaluating hybrid workplace policies and procedures.
There are many actions that the other party may take during a negotiation that, whether inadvertent or intentional, can serve to delay or derail the process if you don't respond properly. This article contains ten such scenarios, followed by some brief summary comments regarding how you may wish to respond in each instance.
Considering the distinctive aspects of a typical IT outsourcing deal, this article presents a top ten list of tips that you should consider when negotiating IT outsourcing deals, whether as legal counsel for the client or for the IT vendor.
This article outlines ten alternatives to the sometimes lengthy (and costly) litigation process.
This resource contains ten tips for dealing with recruitment-related challenges under Canadian law, and highlights key differences with the US legal system.
Savings is not a strategy. Imagine a CEO opening an earnings call by celebrating the money the company “saved” on deal counsel and due diligence by not moving forward with an otherwise strategically vital acquisition. The stock would crater because leadership would rightly be judged as majoring in the minors.
As a line item, legal spend is a minor consideration. Rather, legal spend is better characterized as a relatively small investment that enables the business to execute on what matters.
Legal spend should be dictated by business needs. Those business needs are only escalating with the explosion in legal complexity. The increasingly law-thick environment in which businesses operate is having a profound impact on corporate top lines, bottom lines, valuations, and strategic opportunities. Trying to save money on legal is myopic—and excruciatingly common.
This Top Ten sets forth ten questions that a company purchasing cloud services should ask the service provider when negotiating fees for a cloud services agreement.
This short article explains what types of licensing and procedures are required under Brazilian law in order to exploit natural resources, and the competence of each of Brazil's federative entities to issue licenses.
In this short article, find top ten tips to consider before you receive a notice from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding an examination.
(Editor Note: On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)
Do you know how crucial business skills are to your career as in-house counsel? Consider the key issues below in planning your career. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), prepared this checklist utilizing information presented in the webcast titled “The Necessity of Business Skills for Advancing In-Housel Legal Professionals” (October 6, 2021). The webcast, presented by King’s Business School in partnership with ACC, highlights how the skills and language of business can elevate your skillset and position you for future success.
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