This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the New to In-House Forum, addresses the systematic steps that an in-house counsel should take when a company is served with a new lawsuit.
For in-house legal departments, relationships with Outside Counsel are integral to overall management of matters and outcomes. A solid relationship creates synergy and partnership; a dysfunctional one creates frustration and typically increases costs. One of the most common tools to enhance client/firm relationships is setting effective Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs). Read this article written by Brenda Hansen, Sr. Legal Operations Consultant, Epiq Legal Business Advisory, for tips on drafting effective and impactful Outside Counsel Guidelines.
Standard provisions are considered as time and money savers. However, they are not always free of risks and may raise several questions about contract law, consumer law and competition law.
This guide presents a global overview of the availability of protection from disclosure of communications between in-house counsel and the officers, directors or employees of the companies they serve.
As more businesses begin to operate on a global scale, European companies may find themselves facing US litigation more frequently. If you are not familiar with US litigation, assessing the potential risks of a situation could prove quite difficult. Consider these 10 factors — know where you stand and which questions to ask.
As hiring outside contractors becomes a more popular alternative to onsite employment, worksite losses because of contractor incompetence have risen substantially. Does your company carry its contractor’s liability? Before disaster strikes, learn which contractual provisions and preventative measures serve to better protect your client’s interests.
The prospect of managing litigation can be daunting for the new in-house attorney. Whether assessing risk, understanding insurance or engaging outside counsel, this article provides a play-by-play strategy for all aspects of litigation management. Because even though the situation may seem dark, it is, after all, the best time to shine.
When it comes to the professional sports industry, the business case for the general counsel position is clear. From providing business-oriented advice to detouring clients around risk, the general counsel is an indispensible role that can save the company money.
Recent global regulatory changes have resulted in sanctions and litigation arising from violations of individuals’ data privacy rights due to mishandlings of data requests. Apart from the standard data privacy control of one’s organizational data, similar data privacy processes and considerations should be applied when responding to data requests.
Meet our 2012 Value Champions, an inaugural group that has not only sought value but demonstrated it, in ways that other in-house
counsel and their external law firm partners can emulate.
A selection of resources regarding the new standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, regarding the transfer of personal data under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The affect of U.S. border security and immigration law on international trade.
As career professionals, the question isn’t “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is “What do you want to be when you grow?”
These guidelines outline the legal implications of blogging about the company and also include recommended best practices to consider when posting about the company.
This sample is a ten-point checklist for avoiding and resolving workplace conflict.
This is a sample software use policy and code of ethics.
Being an effective leader isn't about posters, slogans, memos, PowerPoints, or speeches. Your actions must be consistent with what you believe.
This article reviews the case, In re Delta Mills, Inc., Bankruptcy No. 06-11144 (CSS), Adversary No. 07-51707 (CSS), 2009 WL. 723271 (Bkrtcy.D.Del., March 17, 2009), a suit between GMAC and a textile manufacturer in Chapter 11.
In this installment of Business Ethics, learn about the IFF teaching model and how it can be more effective at helping employees understand the relevance of company conduct standards.
It’s an opportunity for reflection on how our perceptions of our various internal and external constituencies color our interactions with them.
With the high rates of depression and anxiety in the legal community, ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson underscores the importance of self-care for lawyers.
In the corporate setting, individual actions aren’t limited to individual consequences. The unscrupulous decisions of a few can lead to hefty fines for the whole organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an even hotter topic since the introduction of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI, as well as tools like Copilot and OpenAI Codex, which use generative AI to write computer code. This resource from Womble Bond Dickinson discusses the best practices in using Artificial Intelligence to generate code.
This is a due diligence request list, in order to obtain IP-related information from a seller, in the context of an acquisition.
Everyone in the legal profession at one time or another experiences setbacks and frustrations, but how can attorneys know when it is time to seriously consider alternative roles or interests? Is it possible to make changes without seeking new employment, or has the time come to move on? Read this article to find out more.
This is a non-disclosure agreement between two companies, one based in Delaware.
As more companies go global, in-house counsel must manage litigation where a foreign entity is sued in the United States or litigate a matter in Europe. Not only must in-house counsel educate overseas managers about the reality of litigation in the United States and learn various rules abroad, but they also face the difficult task of determining what is discoverable and how to conduct investigations to comply with the demands of US courts and stringent EU data and privacy regulations. This panel will focus on highlighting the differences between the key stages of litigation in the European Union and the United States, using real-world examples to help in-house counsel better prepare to deal with the practical implications of litigation involving multiple jurisdictions.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
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