Heather Nevitt

September 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Part I of this two-part series laid out the competing visions of former President Trump and Vice President Harris for the administrative state and suggested how each might govern based on past performance and statements. We also overviewed shifts in the legal landscape that will frame executive action and judicial oversight in the next presidential administration. Here in Part II we look forward to that new administration and propose some top-level guidance for corporations and their counsel to start planning or implementing now, and then after the election, in preparation for January 20, 2025.

By Phillip M. Gordon and Caleb Acker

6 minute read

September 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The EU wants to bring a harmonious, standards-based approach to regulating how financial businesses monitor resilience and avoid ICT-related risks. Up until now, cloudy guidance on how this can be achieved creates further risk. Enter DORA with its intentions to provide clarity to financial entities. This includes expanded requirements that must be incorporated into contracts between financial entities and ICT third-party providers.

By Tom Dunlop

7 minute read

September 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Trusting your gut" is a litmus test that matters. You should feel good about a new hire. But don't be seduced into simply picking the most charismatic interviewee. Great interviewee does not always translate into great employee.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

August 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The administration has pursued a whole-of-government approach, with numerous government agencies and interagency task forces taking action across a range of issues. The list below reflects some of the most visible initiatives on a thematic level, but reflects only a fraction of the steps that the administration has taken since Biden's January 2021 inauguration.

By Jonathan Drimmer

10 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel's editorial department is pleased to announce the finalists of our 2024 Best Legal Departments awards. We have selected outstanding corporate legal departments and legal leaders that stood out this past year.

By Heather Nevitt

2 minute read

August 15, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As legal podcasters we have interviewed dozens of in-house attorneys and other experts about in-house careers. Here are the top ten insights from guests on our respective podcasts, The Legal Department and The Portia Project Podcast®, on how to succeed in-house:

By Stacy Bratcher and M.C. Sungaila

7 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Amid increased M&A activity in 2024, a growing number of middle-market dealmakers and corporate founders are considering their options for a successful exit. One strategy that has attracted attention this year, largely due to its social and economic benefits, is the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

By Rebecca G. DiStefano

5 minute read

August 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Legal leaders must identify and implement risk management strategies that mitigate risk without creating drag on their business value. In this article, we take a look at eight principles that balance risk and reward.

By Chris Audet

7 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

To shield against—or outright avoid—liability for ads featuring endorsements, shrewd in-house counsel should follow these five compliance best practices below, gleaned from the Endorsement Guides, the proposed reviews rule and the recent enforcement efforts.

By Alex Brown, Kathleen Benway, and Andrew Mueller

6 minute read

August 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

There's little question that today's harsh and divisive public discourse can often extend itself to the corporate boardroom. There's also little question that such divisiveness can impede effective governance. And there should be very little question that the general counsel is well positioned to provide advice on respectful and productive boardroom discourse.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read