Law department leadership in this century involves maintaining a global perspective. Leaders must comprehend the market, work environment and needs of the client, all while anticipating change. Effective leaders promote creativity and innovation within their departments by placing employees in positions that enable them to use their knowledge and build relationships. Learn more about how to become a strategic leader and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
You may have never cared about (or truly understood) commercial mortgage-backed securities. But in the steadily lengthening to-do lists of in-house counsel, you may find yourself navigating the industry at the request of your company’s leadership. What does it mean for your employer’s present and future growth? Or, what does it mean period? Find answers to your burning CMBS inquiries in this article.
Intellectual property has always been an important issue; however, recent court cases may affect patent rights. Here are several ways of reducing the risk.
Today's mobile workforce mandates that succession management plans be in place at all times. A laissez-faire approach yields leaders, but in an inefficient and haphazard way. Successful transitions must take into account the needs of the client, long-term departmental goals, and industry context.
As in-house counsel, your company is about to expand to regions of the world where corruption is deeply ingrained. Are you up for the challenge? To avoid waking up in a cold sweat, consider creating a robust anti-bribery/ anticorruption auditing program to detect potential violations. You’ll be happy you did.
Having a mentor at work can be crucial to your understanding of the company, general guidance, and overall performance. And choosing a mentor outside the legal department can help you gain invaluable perspective as you navigate your career.
As corporate budgets tighten, you may feel pressure to drive down hourly billing rates. However, legal services are not a commodity, and the traditional billing model doesn't necessarily reward efficiency. Smart selection of outside counsel, thoughtful budgeting and open communication allow you to tailor staffing and billing approaches.
This issue includes articles about defensive tactics, border and travel problems, navigating international tax authority and risk management in Canada.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a central repository to track and manage all contracts and related documents. This checklist will help prioritize CLM features and functionality when choosing a platform.
The task based billing buzz has substantially quieted during the several years since introduction of the standard codes based on that concept. For some, it has gone the way of Total Quality Management and other sweeping reforms. A fresh look may be warranted, however, at the use of task based billing as a powerful cost management tool.
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Representing a company outside the familiarity of the States can be a three-fold lesson in corporate etiquette, culture and law. In the Arab Middle East, these findings hold especially true. Follow this author’s firsthand experience and take away some tips on negotiating transactions abroad.
This multi-jurisdictional resource addresses several real estate topics including fee simple ownership; the most common forms of investment vehicles available; and what state or local transfer, stamp, or similar taxes are levied on sellers or buyers.
Letter from ACC to Supreme Court of Iowa concerning Iowa's proposed changes to Iowa's rule for registration of in-house counsel.
GCs from large and small companies share their views and experiences on compliance matters.
On July 1, 2024 a federal court ordered that the Biden Administration’s ban on the export of liquified natural gas (“LNG”) be stayed in its entirety, effective immediately. This article provides an overview of the court's ruling, and some of its top takeaways.
No matter your role or your rank within the company, your client will always need good employment law advice.
In this article key questions are answered by leading practitioners regarding Cartel regulation in the United Kingdom.
This article focuses on the challenges involved in the discovery phase of litigation when dealing with foreign companies. Understand what obstacles can impede the discovery process and what legal measures, if any, may be taken to avoid these complications.
Trade secret violations pose very real dangers for companies. Here are eight steps to help in-house legal teams effectively manage risk by conducting trade secret audits on a regular basis.
One expert estimates total downloads of mobile apps will exceed 268 billion by 2017. As apps proliferate, how do you find the high-tech gems in all the clutter and noise? Join our panel for a discussion of the best apps for in-house lawyers, and hear their nominations for the best in-house app of the year: the Best App Standing.
The European Union Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data was adopted on October 24, 1995 and entered into force on October 25, 1998. The Directive provides a regulatory framework for the use and disclosure of personal data in the EU. This lists the terms used in the Directive.
Diversity drives growth. So, how does<br />the diversity mandate translate for<br />lawyers looking to position their legal departments as a value-add? It’s all about finding, hiring and retaining the best and brightest lawyers so your legal department<br />can reflect the diverse communities where your company operates.
Pursuing business opportunities often involves opening new offices. Building from the ground up can be a taxing endeavor. Sound legal advice applied to human resources, real estate, information technology and finance issues can unburden a company and optimize its time, money and attention. This article offers tips for in-house counsel managing the growth of offices.
A Bring Your Own Device M2M policy is almost indispensable for employers who recognize that their employees constantly rely on personal devices. Establishing a BYOD policy is nevertheless a risky proposition if improperly managed.
January/February's cover story discusses the efforts of the US Justice Department to establish individual criminal accountability for corporate wrongdoing, and how to build a commensurate compliance program.
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