On The Job
Taking the Reins of Legal Department Operations
The recently established Institute for Law Department Excellence is on a mission to enable in-house attorneys to practice law, and to help those in key operations roles to learn from each other.
Managing Relationships With Legal Project Management
Effective legal project management is very much on the minds of law departments, outside counsel, and the business units that partner with both sets of lawyers.
3 Strategies for Reducing Class Action Costs
In-house counsel tackled an increased number of class-action lawsuits last year, but managed to tamp down legal spend by an average of $100,000 per matter, according to the 2013 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey.
A Checklist for the Early Stages of an M&A Transaction
When a merger-and-acquisition deal commences, in-house counsel of private and public companies face daunting tasks.
6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery
Gabriela Baron, vice president for business development at Xerox Litigation Services, discusses big-picture e-discovery trends, including what clients are putting on their wish lists.
Could Social Media Ruin Your Company?
The question is no longer whether your company should be involved with social media—it already is, whether you're leading or following. The skyrocketing popularity of these services is undeniable and the potential reward—for engaging, expanding and strengthening relationships with your key communities—is enormous.
5 JOBS Act Options for GCs to Ponder in IPOs
General counsel at emerging-growth companies where executives are considering an initial public offering need to be aware of five offering-related trends that have emerged in the last year.
The Fox-y Science of Risk-Based Compliance Forecasting
Thinking like a fox is a key ingredient to a risk-based compliance program and efficient allocation of resources to mitigate compliance risk.
Our Fine Print Problem and How Lawyers Can Help Fix It
Two recently published books examine all the "fine print" lawyers create and interpret, as well as the opportunity they have to limit its insidious effects on society.
Critical Issues in Entertainment M&A Due Diligence
A strategic due diligence plan is particularly crucial for M&A deals in the entertainment, sports, and media space, as the bidder's in-house counsel must navigate a complex industry in which the key business and legal issues are not always apparent.
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