Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Marnie Seif | February 12, 2024
Upon taking office, President Franklin D. Roosevelt got right to work creating and passing legislation to alleviate Americans' suffering caused by the Great Depression. His very productive first months in office—now known as The First 100 Days—set a precedent for leaders who want to make an impact quickly.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Steve Williams | February 12, 2024
Spin-offs are an attractive option for a public company looking to rationalize its portfolio and unlock shareholder value. At the same time, they are monster transactions that play out over a long timeline, all under strict tax rules that impact every step of the process. This article addresses what every GC should know when their Board starts talking about a spin-off.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Michael W. Peregrine | February 9, 2024
Major board take-aways from this year's Survey include (i) indications of a decline in the CLO's leadership - level role and influence, and (ii) increasing pressures on legal departments "to do more with less." Both are particularly relevant to the board's oversight responsibility – and of concern to the CLO.
By Mason Lawlor | February 9, 2024
"Depending on how this case ultimately shakes out, it could set certain standards or guide us towards how future activity may or may not be regulated, and I think that's where it's most interesting," said Benjamin Jaffe, a partner at New York law firm Pryor Cashman.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Dave Curran and Madhuri Pavamani | February 6, 2024
Given ESG's dynamic nature, it is particularly important that general counsel track changes and plan for potential impacts. This piece will cover key trends for companies to consider as they prepare for the year ahead, including developments related to the ESG regulatory space, DEI programs, artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chains.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By John C. Richter, Brandt Leibe and Lauren O. Konczos | February 5, 2024
FEPA will amend the domestic bribery statute (18 U.S.C. § 201) to make it a criminal offense for foreign government officials to solicit or receive bribes from any person in the United States, any issuer, or any domestic concern.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Joshua Stein | February 5, 2024
One of the most difficult aspects of working in-house as litigation counsel is demonstrating value to the company. Put another way, that means making it clear you are more than a cost center.
The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion
By Kathleen Pearson | February 2, 2024
The legal sector, traditionally reliant on apprenticeship models for training and development, faces unique challenges adapting to hybrid work environments.
The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion
By Kathleen Pearson | February 1, 2024
This balance is vital to maintaining a productive, satisfied and cohesive legal workforce in the modern era.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | February 1, 2024
I've been playing with ChatGPT. I asked the AI tool to list its best practices for companies to follow when hiring a General Counsel. It's actually a pretty good starting point. The only thing missing from the list is "Hire a Search Firm."
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