This short article summarizes ten key areas where in-house counsel may consider the use of data analytics either as a solely in-house measure or in connection with engagements with outside counsel.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding derivatives across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics discussed include smart contracts in the derivatives space and more.
The article discusses three risk areas associated with investing in China, including a pervasive undermining of the legal system because of direct personal relationships, or “guanxi.”
This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in the Bahamas.
This Top Ten examines ten key issues that should be at the top of directors' minds as we enter 2014 and the upcoming proxy season.
Appendix A to the 2012 Corporate Counsel University, Session 700- Adding Value: Strategic Planning and Demonstrating Success. It contains strategic business planning questions.
This article is a Gotham City street lighting project case study.
Work smarter, not harder. A recent study from the Project for Attorney Retention supports this maxim. Focusing on value and efficiency, as opposed to hours, attorneys are finally achieving the elusive work-life balance they have sought for years. In turn, companies that promote this balance are rewarded with loyal employees and added value.
Building and maintaining a healthy professional network is crucial for advancing your career — even if you're not the best of friends with everyone in it.
This training course will help you recognize situations that raise ADA issues and assist you in dealing with these issues effectively. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)
Banks, brokers and insurance companies are often affiliated, but doing business with affiliates creates some inherent conflicts. Panelists will address how to identify, disclose, mitigate and otherwise manage these types of conflicts as well as address the rules of professional responsibility and ethical considerations.
ACC members answer the following questions: Do we need malpractice coverage to protect ourselves against claims of clients, shareholders and third parties, or is D&O enough? How do the policies work, what do they cost, and how does one justify the cost?
In our everyday lives, we're continually confronted with value decisions - that is, we try to determine why we should choose one product or service over another. Employers do the same thing in screening and interviewing prospective employees; one might think of this as one's professional value. For counsel who are starting to test the waters of an improving job market, an essential first step is to clarify what their "selling points" as candidates are and prepare some plans for self-marketing. Here are some tips to help corporate attorneys identify and convey their unique professional value.
Competition with distributors: when do principals and agents compete? - presentation held in Sydney 9 March 2017.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of the history and current state of Third Party Litigation Funding “TPLF” in Canada in its many forms and to highlight areas of future development.
A Preparation Workbook: a typical checklist to help condition stakeholders to the change while managing expectations and making change happen (and stick!).
While working with outside counsel, the Fannie Mae legal team considered ending its relationship with them, as they were frustrated by their subpar performance and communication. However, by implementing simple quality-control practices, the in-house counsel preserved the client/firm relationship, without compromising efficiency in the process.
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