In-house counsel face a constant struggle of demonstrating value to their employers. In response, this column argues that corporate attorneys deserve more than the question: What have you done for me lately?

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While these findings specifically relate to the private sector, our experience suggests that they are also relevant to the public sector and non-governmental organizations, both of which encounter many of the same fraud and corruption issues.

Stock v Schnader Harrison Segal et al amicus

An agreement providing for the delivery of services between Japanese and American corporations. Provides for term of agreement, service fees, relationship of the parties, breach or default, risk and liability, confidentiality, prohibition of assignments, and other general considerations.

In October's Small Law column, Maryrose Delahunty offers uplifting words to in-house counsel facing the standard difficulties of the profession.

In-house counsel charged with implementing the whisleblowing mandates of Sarbanes-Oxley usually bemoan their fate. Yet, the whistleblower provisions of SOX also represent an opportunity to use whistleblowers as a valuable internal early warning system for illegal conduct and other wrongdoing. Read this article to find out how.

This case law is an order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' motion for spoliation and discovery abuse sanctions.

This program will focus on a series of case studies involving in-house lawyers who got into trouble for (allegedly or actually) violating legal ethics rules, acting improperly in response to government investigations, and assisting their employers in perpetrating fraudulent or criminal acts. We will review the case studies, discuss what the lawyers involved could have done to avoid trouble, and tease out steps that you and your law department can take to protect yourselves from the potential pitfalls highlighted by the case studies.

An overview of 'fiscal integrity' in Canada.

You have been the very picture of prudence. You run every important decision by your primo outside counsel so that, if anything goes wrong, you have a chip shot "advice of counsel" defense. Well, something has gone wrong. Your tax shelter goes awry. Your securities filings are attacked. Your internal investigation is challenged. Your interpretation of a contract is held in bad faith. Your lawyers send in the A-team litigators for your defense. So far, so good. But wait! The plaintiff has subpoenaed your trial lawyers' firm? What's this business about implied waiver?

Learn tips for in-house counsel on preserving attorney-client privilege in "dual purpose" communications that involve business and legal advice.

A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts. In this Client Alert, Latham & Watkins attorneys review the major enforcer and congressional statements over the past year that have raised antitrust and competition concerns with ESG initiatives; analyze how the AG Letter reflects a refinement of theories of harm under state and federal competition laws; and provide guidance to entities implementing ESG policies on how to minimize legal risks.

An important way for lawyers to add value is to help develop systems and processes for the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Read Ron Pol's column to find out more.

ACC Letter Swiss Civil Code 6.11.18 English

An employee stock purchase plan policy that includes New Zealand Securities Laws.

Business Ethics Columnist James A. Nortz discusses the social dynamics of organizations that are teeming with corruption.

Columnist James A. Nortz compares the forces of nature and the forces of corporate governance and business ethics.

Evaluate various career paths for GCs endeavoring to climb higher or take a different route.

Frederikson v. Holland Opinion

ACC Amicus - JJ Holland v Frederikson & Byron

One of the most important skills a corporate generalist can develop is that gut instinct that tells you that you are way out of your league on a particular topic or issue. Learn how to use your greatest tool - the mental Rolodex buried within.