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Strong internal controls are vital. For closely held companies, which are not mandated to comply with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley and its related financial controls, a lack of internal controls can create an atmosphere for improper financial oversight. It is the job of the head of the finance department and the corporate counsel to make sure that financial controls are in place that will adequately protect the company.

The management responsiblities of a chief legal officer (CLO) sometimes extend into the realm of real estate and property of the company. This responsibility can often involve making crucial decisions into how the property should be maintained. This article explores the different dimensions of the job, and varying methods for management.

This ACC Value Practice piece outlines communications practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across the legal department. In addition, this piece outlines attributes and benefits to a legal department in creating a legal blog.

Statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding DOJ and SEC policies related to attorney-client privilege.

Setting and managing budgets, training, use of quarterly reports, and how the budget performance is measured by CIGNA's law department, is discussed in this value practice.

This short resource outlines potential uses of blockchain in commodities trading.

"Diversity" is often acknowledged as an important goal in building project or case teams, but there's little discussion about why it is desirable. Read this article from Robert Half Legal to learn why diversity creates a more productive project team.

This is a sample letter sent to internal experts to ask for their assistance with investigations and potential litigation.

This article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous June 29, 2023 decision on Groff v. DeJoy, clarifying employers’ obligations to accommodate employees’ religious practices.

We continue to work in a global market. Increasingly the best talent is to be found outside our domestic market and is more mobile. At the same time immigration laws are becoming more stringent and authorities increase scrutiny on who can enter a country and for what particular purpose. Today’s economic climate requires companies to take a smarter approach to their global mobility programmes. This session will provide insights in the complexity of international mobility and will help to address the matter effectively.

The intersection of software, technology and health care and the proliferation of software as a medical device in the health care arena has become common place and has spurred significant innovations. This article discusses legal and regulatory considerations related to Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).

Learn how to expand value to the organization, set clear goals, communicate effectively and behave with integrity while maintaining career strategies in this tough economic time. From Robert Half Legal.

Creating and nurturing a professional environment that meaningfully respects and embraces people's differences is essential. Read this article to find out how to bring that culture to your organization.

This article lends suggestions on how to properly address and motivate different generations of workers.

This panel will explore the emerging issues corporate boards are facing. This innovative program, presented by the National Association of Corporate Directors, will feature independent, non-executive directors of private and Fortune 500 companies. We will discover how the board is grappling with hot issues such as succession planning, board and management dynamics, strategy, performance, risk oversight, shareholder activism, innovation, and competitive disruption. The panelists will provide advice on how the general counsel's office can equip the board to stay ahead of the curve and provide effective oversight with the most cutting-edge governance practices.

This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to Belgium. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.

This brief article discusses employee wellness programs which are aimed at encouraging employees to take preventative measures to control illnesses and unhealthy behavior in an attempt to manage the burgeoning cost of health care, reduce absenteeism, and improve morale.

This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted in the Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses whether a company should make executed agreements viewable to a select group of individuals (e.g., executives, legal department) or all employees, as well as foreseeable issues with an open access policy.

This Quick Overview addresses the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) final persuader rule and its impact on employment and labor law.

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) explores the meaning and implications of a "joint and several" clause in a contract.

This Quick Overview addresses how Bankability, or the ability to obtain banks' funding, can be a life or death sentence for any transaction requiring borrowed funds in Canada and the United States.

Tips on how to increase your employee retention rates.

Election Marketing is the age-old technique of “attack spin.” Unfortunately, some attorneys think Election Marketing works in corporate disputes as well. But long-term, Election Marketing does not work in the business world. And there are two fundamental
reasons why.

This article covers the most important reasons for having a succession plan.

Those who meet with success are more likely to be individuals who are respectful and supportive of their colleagues and clients. As you try to advance your career, whether you’re looking for a promotion or to assume a supervisory role, don’t neglect professional reputation. Here are some ways to exhibit these qualities.

John James Audubon shot and killed birds (which he then ate to avoid waste) so he could better portray avian species in accurate detail. Mimicking Audubon's experience, we can learn a lot about contracts by studying the dead ones, although eating them is out of the question.

What can the brilliant Rocky Horror Picture Show (20th Century Fox, 1975) teach you about ediscovery? Read Phil Strauss’ article to find out.

This article highlights a recent case handled by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for which the decision was made that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) governed. This instance demonstrating that American lawyers should not merely opt out of the CISG but consider it more carefully.

This article describes the important to identify and understand the barriers and obstacles to the development and exploitation regarding the sustainable and organized use of Brazil's genetic resources.

This article deals with significant subjects of tax litigation in Switzerland.