KPIs for the Modern In-House Commercial Legal Department

Todd Hanna| October 16, 2018

There’s an old and oft-cited saying in business: “If you can measure it, you can manage it.” Measurable results, it is widely accepted, enables clearer visibility of performance and provides valuable quantitative data to evaluate what is working and what is not. And as software and systems continue to evolve, the availability and breadth of data and analytics have vastly expanded, empowering organizations to set, track and report more Key Performance Indicators than ever.

Expert Opinion

An Introduction to the Risks of AI for General Counsel

Robert Kantner and Carl Kukkonen| October 11, 2018

This article aims to assist general counsels in evaluating the risks posed by artificial intelligence with respect to their company by providing a working definition of artificial intelligence and means commonly employed to achieve it, by describing particular technical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and by identifying key questions general counsel should be able to answer about their company’s reliance upon artificial intelligence.

The New Sports Compliance Program

Edward Hanover| October 09, 2018

Modern compliance functions are expected to act as trusted advisors closely collaborating with the various business units in an organization so that the compliance function can appropriately identify and minimize the risk for the overall organization.

Expert Opinion

How In-House Lawyers at Tech Companies Stay Proactive, Indispensable and Sane

Jennifer Pileggi, Cynthia J. Cole and Tai Hsia| October 08, 2018

The role of general counsel for companies in the technology sector has evolved over the years, with in-house lawyers expected to serve not only as counsellors on legal matters but also as C-suite executives, board advisers and business partners, integral to the business and growth of the company.

Webcast

How New Client Intake Can Make or Break Your Private Law Practice

Sponsored by: LexisNexis| October 08, 2018

DATE: Thursday, October 25, 2018  Time: 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST Cost: Complimentary Sponsored by:               It’s…

State of the Legal Function: Budgeting and Planning for 2019

Abbott Martin| October 02, 2018

To help guide in-house budgeting decisions, it’s important to take a step back and consider some of the fundamental ways legal departments are—or are not—changing and what that means for investment decisions.

Expert Opinion

Add Rocket Science to Your Risk Assessment With NASA Process

Ryan McConnell and Meagan Baker| October 01, 2018

Programs just don’t work without the right talent. Smart compliance leaders get that. Once companies figure out the people piece (which is not easy), evaluating the risk environment and regulatory requirements helps companies develop programs to address those areas across different subject matters and business units.

Webcast

Next Gen EDRM: Reworking the Ediscovery Model

Sponsored by: Zapproved| September 28, 2018

DATE: Tuesday, November 6, 2018  TIME: 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST COST: Complimentary Sponsored by:       In the 13…

Commentary

Becoming a Trusted Adviser in the Age of Disruption

Joseph Altonji and Kate Sweetman| September 28, 2018

In a world changing rapidly for clients, law firms must find ways to adapt their own practices to keep up.

What Every General Counsel Needs to Know About the Intelligence Cycle

Jarrett Wolf| September 28, 2018

Because general counsel are involved in the megadeals, allegations of wrongdoing, and bet-the-company litigation that carry the greatest exposure for the company, general counsel need to understand intelligence investigations and the use of the intelligence cycle.

Commentary

Too Much Confidence in Your Confidentiality Agreements—Concern Over the Commoditization of NDAs

 Keith F. Noe and Peter Lando| September 28, 2018

In recent years many companies have turned to standard “form” contracts for common business arrangements such as nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements (generically referred to as NDAs).

Expert Opinion

Social Media's Presence in Litigation

Brian Schrader| September 26, 2018

With billions of active accounts across multiple social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and more, user-generated content is being generated at an amazing pace.

Practice What You Preach: Why Ethical Policies Are Good for Business

Alex Herd| September 21, 2018

The failings of the Catholic Church and other similar institutions offer lessons not just for religious organizations, but any organization faced with issues that could result in potential scandal.

Analysis

The Big Idea for Ethics and Compliance

Ryan McConnell and Stephanie Bustamante| September 20, 2018

Compliance programs have to aim to help the business shake the world by helping shape the culture of the business. And to do that, they need both the support of business leadership and compliance professionals to develop the program around the business strategy. If the business sees compliance speaking the language of the business, the program seems less about being a compliance program and more of just a way of the business working.

Expert Opinion

Is Your Website ADA Compliant and Should It Be?

Shepard Davidson| September 18, 2018

When George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination in “any place of public accommodation,” the internet barely existed.

Expert Opinion

The Overlooked Story of Accounting Firms and ALSPs

Brian Houk| September 17, 2018

Some things receive more attention than they probably should. The Kardashians' latest antics, Elon Musk’s Twitter feed, and whether the thing making us uncomfortable this summer is the heat or the humidity—they are topics we return to again and again, at times out of habit more than anything else. Now, we can add another overly popular subject to the list: the Big Four’s encroachment onto the territory of global law firms.

Webcast

The State of Litigation Finance: Key 2018 Research & Insights

Sponsored by: Burford Capital| September 17, 2018

Join this discussion on Oct 17 to hear David Perla of Burford Capital, review its 2018 Litigation Finance Survey.

News

Seven Creative Solutions for Legal Resourcing Needs

Monica Zent| September 14, 2018

These days, there are a range of options in the marketplace for how a legal department can resource its various needs. Here are a few to consider.

Commentary

Fourth-Quarter 2018 Workplace Privacy Update

Kwabena A. Appenteng| September 13, 2018

This article focuses on three more developments that privacy lawyers and employment counsel should be aware of heading into the final months of 2018.

Commentary

Insight Into Cybersecurity Regulations Is Critical for Today’s Board Members

Drew Bagley| September 12, 2018

Recent regulatory developments make it clear that cybersecurity is a board-level issue, intimately tied to the stewardship and overall risk profile of an organization.

Expert Opinion

The General Counsel and the Corporate Code of Conduct

Michael W. Peregrine| September 10, 2018

Codes are not, in most cases, a legal requirement but they are intended as an extension of the corporation’s good faith commitment to principles of corporate responsibility and to an appropriate and welcoming workforce environment.

Commentary

Law Department Talent Pipeline: Evolving?

Mike Evers| September 10, 2018

This generation of law students is more keenly aware of practice options other than law firms, and some of the better students are reluctant to follow the traditional path even when it’s available to them.

Commentary

Global In-House: 7 Areas to Study and Act on This Fall

E. Leigh Dance| September 07, 2018

These seven study areas, from Brexit prep to strengthening your peer network, are geared for legal leaders in global companies. But most also apply to all corporate counsel. Pick a few to learn about and address before year-end.

Commentary

Why Would Big Tech Companies Give Away Free Patents?

Ken Seddon| September 04, 2018

Though we live in a world where we’re trained to suspect anything that’s given away for free, there are valid and self-preserving reasons for tech companies to give away patents for free.

Commentary

Money Talks: Using Severance Agreements to Seal the Deal

Brandy Russell| August 30, 2018

Severance agreements are a powerful bargaining tool for both sides, and it’s critical for companies and candidates alike to understand how and when to deploy it.

Expert Opinion

Five Ways That Companies Botch Workplace Investigations

Ryan M. Bates| August 29, 2018

Here are the five most common mistakes made by companies when responding to allegations of workplace misconduct.

Expert Opinion

5 Things a Company Wants From Its Lawyers

Daniel S. Sanders Jr.| August 28, 2018

Effective lawyers need to find the root cause of the problem and not simply treat the symptom.

Commentary

Looking Back—And Ahead: Advice From a Global Company Leader

Alex Dimitrief| August 28, 2018

Here are a few pieces of advice, based on 20 years as a trial lawyer and 13 years as an in-house lawyer, that Alex Dimitrief wished he had received when he started as a lawyer.

Webcast

Why Mediations Fail & How to Achieve Better Results

Sponsored by: NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)| August 28, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Join this discussion to learn how investing a modest amount of time in advance of a mediation session can reduce the potential for an impasse, and ultimately save time and money.

Commentary

5 Things Every GC Should Know About Their IT Environment

Megan Scheiderer| August 23, 2018

Understanding why you need to know about your IT environment should escalate this education toward the top of your to-do list.

Commentary

Our CEO Is an Accused Harasser. Now What?

Jen Rubin| August 21, 2018

An accused CEO should stand in the same shoes as any other employee in this regard—the difference is the involvement of the board, perhaps a heightened degree of confidentiality, and the organization’s choice of investigator to represent the organization or conduct the investigation, or both.

Commentary

Lessons From Recent Developments on US-China Trade

Priya R. Aiyar| August 20, 2018

With the threat of a veto for any restriction on presidential power, it appears unlikely that the trade war will be resolved legislatively. Nor is a judicial stop to the escalation likely.

Expert Opinion

Creating a Digital-Ready Legal Department

Abbott Martin| August 14, 2018

Legal departments must support traditional industry concerns and understand the changes that technology brings to markets, value, risk and processes.

Event

Corporate Counsel Announces Its 2018 National Women In Law Honorees

Heather Nevitt | August 13, 2018

Corporate Counsel and InsideCounsel are pleased to announce our honorees for our 2018 National Women in Law Awards.

Expert Opinion

How to Be a Board Whisperer: Q&A With Shellye Archambeau, Board Member at MetricStream, Nordstrom, Verizon

Ryan McConnell| August 13, 2018

Corporate Counsel caught up with Shellye Archambeau and asked for some insight on working with boards.

Commentary

The SAFETY Act: As Important a Tool As Ever

Dismas N. Locaria| August 09, 2018

The SAFETY Act, garnering significant attention as a result of MGM’s legal maneuver, is as important today as when it was enacted and serves as a critical tool in our nation’s defense against terrorism.

Commentary

EU Court Rules Christian Louboutin’s Red Soles Can Have Trademark Protection

Danielle N. Garno and Jacqueline Brousseau| August 09, 2018

Fashion brands may be able to obtain trademark protection for color marks applied to a specific position on a product in the European Union thanks to a June 12 decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

Commentary

A Need for Lawyers With Empathy

Alexander C. Gavis and Mark E. Young| August 07, 2018

There is an opportunity—and a need—for lawyers to be better listeners, a skill not typically honed in law school and developed during the course of one’s career.

Agile Compliance Enabling Innovation at Walmart.com

Lance Lanciault| August 07, 2018

Your compliance program should look ahead for potential issues, writes Lance Lanciault, SVP and chief ethics and compliance officer for Walmart eCommerce.

Commentary

Patent Portfolio Management: Finding the Right Balance of Quantity vs. Quality

Martin Bijman| August 06, 2018

In order to address both quantity and quality, IP teams undertake a range of activities, which can be done simultaneously.

Commentary

Find a Truth Teller

Mike Evers| August 06, 2018

The most honest and helpful constructive criticism often comes from mentors, friends and outside resources (including recruiters!), people who only want success and happiness for you.

See the Amazing Speaker Lineup for the 2018 WIPL Conference!

Heather Nevitt | August 02, 2018

Take a look at who is on the list. You won't want to miss the opportunity to network with all these exceptional women.

What to Know When Building Artificial Intelligence in the Law Firm

Erin Hichman | August 02, 2018

An excerpt of ALM Intelligence’s recent report on why law firms need artificial intelligence to remain competitive and relevant.

Expert Opinion

California Consumer Privacy Act Elevates Austin as Prime Tech Destination

Ryan McConnell and Meagan Baker| July 30, 2018

Companies doing business in California turn their nose at the CCPA at their own peril.

Expert Opinion

Global In-House: Wise Ideas to Advance Diversity, Inclusion in Legal

E. Leigh Dance and Vanessa Scott| July 27, 2018

Legal professionals from 10 countries gathered in Atlanta this spring for Working Wiser, a workshop which took a new approach to speeding diversity and inclusion in the legal industry. It was not your normal diversity event.

Expert Opinion

Data Governance for Legal Ops: Adding Value Through Contract Intelligence and IG

Stephen Allen and Deana Uhl| July 25, 2018

Legal departments are beginning to address the growing pressure to measure and boost value in numerous strategic and innovative ways.

Commentary

More Women Than Ever Before in General Counsel Role at Fortune 500 Cos.

Cynthia Dow, Russell Reynolds Associates| July 25, 2018

Alongside improvements to the candidate pool, the increased focus on diversity and inclusion means we are set to see a continuation of the trend of women being hired into the top legal job.

Come Hear Valerie Jarrett and Sally Yates Speak at Our 2018 WIPL Conference!

Heather Nevitt | July 25, 2018

I am excited to announce that we have two amazing keynote speakers for you at this year's Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Conference.

Commentary

What’s Next for Employers, Post 'Epic Systems'?

Noah J. Hanft| July 24, 2018

In the absence of legislative certainty, and facing suspicion from the #MeToo movement and the “court of public opinion,” this is a unique opportunity for companies to consider utilizing flexible and creative approaches to address these issues in a way that favorably resonates with their stakeholders.

Commentary

Attention Legal Industry Decision-Makers: Before You Spend on Legal Tech, Read This

Monica Zent, CEO of Foxwordy, founder of ZentLaw| July 23, 2018

Monica Zent lists six steps that can limit the odds of overspending or buying the wrong technology for legal departments and law firms.

Webcast

Critical Marketing Skill: How to Manage, Generate & Improve Law Firm Online Reviews

Sponsored By: LexisNexis| July 18, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Join Matt Starosciak - attorney, consultant and author of The Lawyer Marketing Book - as he outlines the importance, process, and specific challenges associated with managing a law firm's online reputation.

Expert Opinion

A Letter to the C-Suite: What to Do When You Need to Fill a Gap on Your Legal Team

Deb Ben-Canaan and Casey Feldman| July 12, 2018

Decision-makers have traditionally relied on short-term options that are less than ideal to keep things moving while the hiring process runs its course. But you might have more options than you think.

Video

Litigation Financing: Separating Fact From Fiction

Craig Mills| July 12, 2018

Legal Innovators Interview Series features David Kerstein from Bentham IMF.

Expert Opinion

Understanding Calif.’s Game-Changing Data Protection Law: The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018

Emily Tabatabai, Antony Kim and Jennifer Martin| July 10, 2018

For any company that has assets in California or handles Californians’ personal information, California’s new Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 will likely have a significant impact on core business operations.

Expert Opinion

A New Kind of General Counsel Innovator

E. Leigh Dance| July 09, 2018

General counsel are advocating on important issues for their organization’s stakeholders, with a far broader scope than legal.

Expert Opinion

2018 Consumer Protection Priorities of State Attorneys General

Joe Jacquot and Ed Burbach| July 06, 2018

Attorneys general (AGs) are not only lawyers for their states; they are enforcers, regulators, and even public policy advocates. With a broad consumer protection mandate, a state AG is able to reach a wide range of industries that have a consumer touch.

Expert Opinion

Should an In-House Attorney Get an MBA?

Mike Evers| July 05, 2018

This column addresses a very specific question, which I have been asked repeatedly over the years: Should an in-house attorney get an MBA?

Expert Opinion

How Regulation A Updates Could Benefit Smaller Reporting Companies

Alexander Dinur, Alan Wovsaniker and John Hogoboom| July 02, 2018

On May 24, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (act) was signed into law.

Expert Opinion

So You Missed the GDPR Compliance Deadline. Now What?

Karl Hochkammer and Elizabeth Jacobs| June 28, 2018

To make the greatest progress at the fastest speed, companies not yet in compliance with the GDPR should assess the risk of compliance activities and prioritize the largest risk areas.

Expert Opinion

Reducing the Legal Challenges of Employing Independent Contractors

John A. Pearce II| June 26, 2018

Since businesses first classify workers and are then second-guessed by government agencies as to their accuracy, executives should consider adopting the most frequently used government system as their own basis for classification. This system is known as the ABC Test.

2018 State of Corporate Ediscovery Survey Report

Sponsored by: Zapproved| June 25, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Join our webinar as our expert panel breaks down and analyzes the findings to showcase where ediscovery practice is heading and what challenges remain to match goals with outcomes.

How a Savvy IP Strategy Helps Startups Focus on Growth

Michael A. Nicolas| June 25, 2018

Cutting-edge inventions require robust patent protection and, when those patents are infringed, aggressive defense. But for growth-stage companies, setting aside millions for legal costs is all but impossible.

Expert Opinion

Litigating 'Best Efforts' Considerations for Defining or Not Defining What Effort to Expect

Jeremy J. Gray| June 22, 2018

Unforeseen or uncontrollable events make the full extent of risk associated with development and commercialization unknowable.

Expert Opinion

Losing the Ability to Conduct Business, Period: The Potential Impact of Multilateral Development Bank Sanctions

William Jacobson and Lauren Muldoon| June 21, 2018

Every company participating in multilateral development bank-financed projects must be cognizant of their compliance guidelines and the impact of their investigative and disciplinary functions.

Commentary

National Variations Further Fragment GDPR

Jan Dhont and Lauren Cuyvers| June 20, 2018

As long as the legal landscape is unfolding, supervisory authorities will hold off from the kinds of “true” enforcement action possible only under settled legal frameworks.

Expert Opinion

Does Compliance Really Have Different Interests Than Legal?

Michael W. Peregrine| June 20, 2018

Recent public comments by well-known compliance consultant Hui Chen provide an important, if not also provocative, perspective on the role lawyers should play as part of a compliance team.

How US Companies Can Prepare for New Foreign Investment Rules

Priya R. Aiyar| June 18, 2018

Companies should be prepared for restrictions on Chinese investment and export of technology to Chinese persons to come into force prior to or alongside the passage of any legislation as part of the administration’s response to China on trade issues.

Expert Opinion

Stay or Go: Reading the Tea Leaves of a CEO Transition as General Counsel

Lee Udelsman and Ryan Whitacre| June 18, 2018

Leadership transitions put employees on edge, and for good reason: a new chief executive officer means that everyone in the company is once again auditioning for their job.

Expert Opinion

Mastering Legal Holds: What Is the Scope of Preservation and Best Practices to Comply? Part III

John Tredennick| June 14, 2018

When a legal hold duty arises, an organization must decide what to preserve and how to do it.

Commentary

Better Information Governance Means Better E-Discovery Outcomes—Part III: Practical Approaches to IG

Yodi S. Hailemariam and Amy Ramsey Marcos| June 13, 2018

In Part III, we explore practical approaches to establishing an information governance framework, including an overview of three IG projects that benefit e-discovery.

Commentary

What You Need to Know About the European Trade Secrets Directive

Peter Lando and Thomas McNulty| June 12, 2018

Companies doing business in Europe or with European entities should understand the new protections afforded trade secrets in Europe, as well as which countries are in compliance and which have not yet made the necessary changes.

Corporate Dating Policies: Thoughts on Balancing Employee Bliss With Employer Interests

Daniel K. Wiig| June 12, 2018

Corporate counsel, in conjunction with human resources management (HRM), should consider drafting and implementing a balanced dating policy that both respects the employee’s personal lives yet protects the employer’s interests in avoiding touchy personnel matters.

Expert Opinion

Largest, Most Pedigreed Firms Underperform on Service Quality Compared to Other Firms

Firoz Dattu and Aaron Kotok| June 12, 2018

AdvanceLaw offers its second major finding out of its GC Thought Leaders Experiment.

Avoiding the Next Wireless Patent War

Joseph Siino| June 08, 2018

Joseph Siino presents a three-pronged plan for ending the wireless patent wars and creating a more productive and less litigious patent licensing sector.

Analysis

The Rise of the 'Crypto Czar,' the Fall of a 'Blockchain Evangelist'

DEBORAH MESHULAM, BENJAMIN KLEIN AND RICHARD KELLEY| June 07, 2018

The cryptocurrency enforcement landscape continues to evolve with several important developments this past week, including the appointment of a “Crypto…

How to Improve In-House Effectiveness

Abbott Martin| June 07, 2018

Boosting department effectiveness doesn’t require huge investments in new systems, but instead a leadership and management focus that weighs the creation of system capacity as much as it does the priority matter sitting on your desk.

Expert Opinion

Safeguarding Your Company: Obtaining Recovery for Antitrust Violations

Cindy Caranella Kelly and Sarah Gibbs Leivick| June 06, 2018

There are circumstances where litigation may not necessarily be the optimal strategy for obtaining appropriate redress and recovering damages caused by collusion.

Join Hundreds of the Most Prominent Women in Law at WIPL

Heather Nevitt | June 06, 2018

Come join us at our annual Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference taking place on Oct. 4-5, 2018 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown hotel.

News

LinkedIn's Caroline Goulding Will Be Company's Data Protection Officer Under GDPR

Caroline Spiezio | June 05, 2018

Goulding will return to her home country of Ireland, where she will help ensure that LinkedIn stays complaint with the General Data Protection Regulation.

News

Beyond CLO: Nokia's Maria Varsellona Adds Role as President of Company's Tech, Licensing Business

Caroline Spiezio | June 05, 2018

The Finnish company has bumped its CLO up, giving Varsellona new executive responsibilities.

Taking Company Documents to Support Whistleblowing— When Is 'Self Help' Unlawful?

Kevin Griffith and Ed Ellis| June 05, 2018

Even as federal protections for whistleblowers have expanded, employers can still take strategic actions to address employees taking confidential and proprietary business information to provide to a governmental agency or for use in a whistleblower action.

News

In-House Counsel's Gender Discrimination Suit Claims Company Fired Her Over 'Family Status'

Robert Storace | June 05, 2018

Attorney Erin Ryan filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against MDC, alleging the agency fired her after she returned from maternity leave.

Expert Opinion

GCs: How to Manage New Hire Expectations

Mike Evers| June 05, 2018

The results from the 2018 Career Satisfaction survey for in-house counsel make it abundantly clear that most of you crave upward mobility.

Crafting Arbitration Clauses: How Specificity Reduces Dispute Time & Costs

Sponsored by: NAM| June 05, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] When drafting arbitration clauses, specificity matters. The last thing you want is a disagreement over the provision itself. That would defeat the purpose of the arbitration, and result in litigating the meaning of the clause.

Commentary

The Power of an Idea

Frank Ramos| June 04, 2018

If you can create an environment in your legal department where ideas are born, germinate, grow and flourish, you will create a legal department that solves not only legal problems, but business problems, sales problems, customer problems and every company problem imaginable.

Commentary

Prepared for the Hack: Demystifying Cybersecurity for Corporate Executives

Lynn Haaland and Paul Rosen| May 31, 2018

Many executives are less comfortable confronting cybersecurity risks than they might be with other corporate issues.

Commentary

Tips for Running a Successful Foreign Language Document Review: It’s Not All Greek

Maureen Murchie| May 30, 2018

The ability to manage a successful FLDR in an increasingly global social system can be tricky.

Commentary

Cloud Technologies in Legal: Do More, Spend Less

Andy Wilson| May 29, 2018

New technologies are helping corporate legal teams meet the challenge of doing more with less, and cloud-based software is one of the leading tools.

News

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals Announces New GC

Dan Clark | May 29, 2018

The Houston-based pharmaceutical company announced that Shane Ward will become the company’s general counsel and corporate secretary.

Expert Opinion

Better Information Governance Means Better E-Discovery Outcomes—Part II: Components of Information Governance That Support Consistency in E-Discovery

Yodi S. Hailemariam and Amy Ramsey Marcos| May 29, 2018

In Part II, we explore how several core components of an information governance program can foster consistent e-discovery practices, with an explanation of how the changes to FRCP 37(e) make sanctions less likely in the face of demonstrated IG efforts.

Commentary

The One Thing Missing From Most CLM Platforms 

Monica Zent| May 29, 2018

CLMs should be more than just a repository for contracts; they should also provide a means for attorneys and business teams to collaboratively negotiate contracts.

Expert Opinion

General Counsel Need to Seek Flat Fees More, Research Finds

Aaron Kotok and Michael Williams| May 24, 2018

In the first key finding of its GC Thought Leaders Experiment, AdvanceLaw assesses whether flat fees generate better or worse law firm performance on legal matters than do hourly fees.

Expert Opinion

ADA Lawsuits and Businesses: Take Steps to Avoid Litigation Now

Patrick P. Dinardo and Erika Todd| May 18, 2018

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, but it is newly urgent for businesses. Lawsuits filed under Title III, which requires businesses that are open to the public to be accessible to people with disabilities, have increased exponentially in recent years.

Mastering Legal Holds: When Does the Hold Obligation Arise? Part II

John Tredennick| May 16, 2018

In the first of this three-part series on mastering legal holds, I introduced the concept of a legal hold and offered seven steps for implementing a hold.

Expert Opinion

Unexpected Successor Liability Arising From an Asset Purchase

Gary S. Matsko| May 15, 2018

It is an article of faith that a company seeking to acquire a business without being saddled with its liabilities does so by acquiring assets: “Most jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, follow the traditional corporate law principle that the liabilities of a selling predecessor corporation are not imposed upon the successor corporation which purchases its assets ...,” as in Milliken & Co. v. Duro Textiles, 451 Mass. 547, 556, 887 N.E.2d 244, 254 (2008).

Expert Opinion

India: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse and the Need for In-House Counsel

Pooja Mahbubani| May 14, 2018

With sustained economic growth above 7 percent and an exploding start-up culture, the Indian economy is booming. And thanks to the ongoing economic liberalization brought about by the Modi government, it’s never been more accessible for foreign companies.

Expert Opinion

Outside Liability in the #MeToo Era: The Viability of Aiding and Abetting Claims

Lynne Hermle and Annie Prasad| May 10, 2018

Executive heads continue to roll in the wake of the #MeToo movement, which now has boards of directors and shareholders in its crosshairs.

Slideshow

16 Legal Tech Movers We've Watched in 2018

Ian Lopez | May 10, 2018

A look at some of the biggest legal tech career moves in 2018.

You Need to Network Like Your Life Depends on It—and Other Reflections on Founding a Start Up as a Lawyer

Ben White| May 09, 2018

As the traditional legal career path evolves into more of a career “zig zag,” an increasing number of lawyers, like me, are finding themselves pursuing…

Expert Opinion

Matter Management Can’t Do It All

James Beckett| May 07, 2018

Innovative legal leaders are measuring beyond the level of just matter management. They are measuring subjective performance data and sharing the results with their law firms.