Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Mike Evers | March 1, 2024
The toughest part of playing offense is looking in the mirror and being truthful with yourself. Are you "politically in favor" and ascending? Or are you running in place?
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson | February 28, 2024
General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Ronald C. Machen, Christopher E. Babbitt, Carrie M. Montgomery and Nathaniel W. Reisinger | February 13, 2024
The Supreme Court decided a pair of False Claims Act cases last year that collectively expand both the corporate risks of FCA liability and the opportunities to defeat potential FCA litigation.
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.
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.
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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