This article outlines how the "Reptile Theory" can be conceptualized as a planning strategy that gets plaintiff attorneys to focus early in the case on crafting the themes that will be honed through deposition, voir dire, and eventually the opening.
Discover what is legal risk and how to evaluate it within your organization. Learn how it can be managed by creating role clarity for the current law department while also considering potential future expansion; developing a categorization system to determine the highest value work to drive prioritization of resource/time allocation; and develop workflow processes to direct work to the most appropriate resources to ensure timely and accurate response by the level of personnel required.
This is a sample contract for audit services.
“Good economics” in administrative proceedings: Three challenges
Sometimes the best career advice can come from an overlooked source. This feature article points out how in-house counsel can use musicians as models for improving their careers and subsequently their companies.
A brief article on employee and workforce issues to consider when doing business in Australia.
This is a sample hotel guest room accommodation agreement.
804 How to Respond to a Government Investigation/Inquiry: The First 30 Days. This discussion covers important topics such as protecting applicable privileges, dealing with letters of investigation, and more.
Even if you don’t know why your job hunting efforts have yet to yield results, you may be able to breathe new life into your search by taking the actions outlined in this article.
Last year, the Information Security Technology – Guideline for Personal Information Protection Within Information Systems for Public and Commercial Services (the "Guideline") went into effect in China. The newly effective Guideline provides a detailed performance standard in a more systematic manner, even though the Guideline serves only as a voluntary national standard and is not mandatory by law. <br />
Examines the invisible social hand that we live by and how in-house counsel can use it to their advantage in a company's compliance and ethics program.
The job market is usually talked about as though it’s a single, uniform entity. What’s often overlooked is the fact that there are really two markets: one in which the general hiring outlook remains relatively weak, and another in which demand for educated, highly skilled professionals is strong.
If you’re contemplating a career transition or in the midst of one, read this article and learn some valuable tips.
This is a sample internet usage policy.
There are many different types of mentoring relationships, but all provide benefits to both the advisor and the protégé. See if a mentor program is right for your organization.
In his first message as ACC board chair, Simon Fish tells ACC members how the organization is becoming more global and earth-conscious.
This is an outline for the session CLOLL2
This is a short course on written advocacy in mediation.
These are ten steps a Board can take when determining cybersecurity.
This checklist helps businesses ensure that they're meeting (American Disabilities Act) ADA-related expectations for their venues.
This policy sets out the acceptable and unacceptable uses of company credit cards.
Lead the Way Columnist Whitnie Wiley stresses the importance of being self-aware and intentional about the pursuit of your goals.
The key is to give yourself sufficient time between receiving the stimulus and choosing the response.
Small Law Columnist Maryrose Delahunty expands on taking a break to enjoy the little things in life, like baking bread.
Columnist Jeffrey W. Wheeler opens about how finding a job can't happen without the care and support of family and friends.
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