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New TRACE Study Says Europe Is Least Risky Continent for Bribe Demands

Sue Reisinger | December 06, 2018

The 2018 study evaluates the level of bribe risk for 200 countries.
Corporate Counsel |News

New TRACE Study: Europe Is Least Risky Continent for Bribe Demands

Sue Reisinger | December 06, 2018

The 2018 TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix, released Thursday, names the least and most risky of 200 countries evaluated as well as the least and most risky continents. The study's methodology changed this year.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

False Profits: Venerating Both the Art and Science of Law Firm Profitability

Timothy B. Corcoran and Marcie Borgal Shunk | November 26, 2018

The manner in which law firm leaders measure profitability has the potential to have a profound impact on behavior and motivation, particularly as more firms integrate this metric into their operational management and compensation systems.
Corporate Counsel |Q&A

FCPA Expert Explores What's New in Strategies, Enforcement

Sue Reisinger | October 30, 2018

Mike Koehler, author of the FCPA Professor law blog, thinks some things need to change in the FCPA arena.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Advice on How to Have a Great Bio at Every Stage of Your Career

Meg Charendoff | October 29, 2018

Pop quiz. What's the number one, most important marketing action you should take? Anyone who's read more than a couple of my columns (or read the headline of this one) should know the answer.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Opioid Legislation Takes Steps to Create Treatment Capacity, ID At-Risk Patients

Stephanie Kennan | October 25, 2018

When Congress passed HR 6, the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” (also known as SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act) as its response to the opioid epidemic, it included provisions to expand capacity in Medicare and includes preventative measures for a population that is vulnerable to opioid-use disorder.
Legaltech News |News

Neota Partners With Legal Consultants for AI-Based Billing Tool

Victoria Hudgins | October 18, 2018

Neota Logic and legal pricing consultants Burcher Jennings and Validatum teamed up to launch Virtual Pricing Director, a collaboration years in the making.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Building Your Brand 101: Is It Time for a Reboot?

Julie Talenfeld | October 17, 2018

Every company, including law firms, has a brand. It is who you are, your image to the public. In this fast-paced world, sometimes we need to take a step back and revisit the message we are sending.
Corporate Counsel |News

Google, Disney and LEGO Top List in Corporate Responsibility Survey

Sue Reisinger | October 12, 2018

The survey, Global CR RepTrak, calls itself the largest annual study of its kind and is based on more than 230,000 ratings by individuals in 15 countries. It was conducted by the Reputation Institute, a Cambridge, Massachusetts, consultant that works with companies on enhancing their brand image.
The Legal Intelligencer |Conversation

Recalibrating Junior Level Hiring: Look for Intangibles, Not Ivy

By Frank Michael D'Amore | October 12, 2018

I recall, fairly early in my career, being in a firm on the day that most of its summer associate class started. The partner I was with, who was on his firm's hiring committee, was understandably proud of these aspiring lawyers and spouted off all the key statistics as to how many were on law review, the percentage who were in top-20 schools.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Why Leadership Efforts to Drive Data-Driven Change Fail

Marcie Borgal Shunk | October 01, 2018

From the obvious (poor data) to the unforeseen (a purely analytical approach to motivating change), the data frontier is fraught with perils—dangers that, to the untrained, can have unintended and undesirable consequences.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

A Natural Fit—Why Lawyers Need Design Thinking for Success

Elizabeth A. Larsson and David J. Larsson | October 01, 2018

Design thinking is a concept that can be tempting to ignore when you work in law. While the "thinking" part likely speaks to you, "design" could sound like the domain of creative professionals.
Corporate Counsel |

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.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Why Leadership Efforts to Drive Data-Driven Change Fail

Marcie Borgal Shunk | September 27, 2018

From the obvious (poor data) to the unforeseen (a purely analytical approach to motivating change), the data frontier is fraught with perils—dangers that, to the untrained, can have unintended and undesirable consequences.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

10 Tips for Conducting Effective Lawyer-Editorial Board Meetings

Gina Rubel | September 24, 2018

Meeting with a publication's editorial board is an excellent way to establish relationships with its editorial leaders. Building this type of relationship enables lawyers to advocate for your law firm or client's cause, to share newsworthy story ideas, to provide insight and information, and to gain the interest of a group of influential journalists.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

Associate Development in 2018 and Beyond

Mark Wechsler | September 18, 2018

How does a law firm go about developing its associates in a mutually beneficial way, in 2018? There may not be a hard and fast game plan that will succeed in every situation.
Corporate Counsel |News

Award-Winning In-House Counsel Starts Legal Tech Compliance Firm

Sue Reisinger | September 17, 2018

Martim Della Valle left his job this month as global head of compliance, antitrust and litigation at Anheuser-Busch InBev in Brussels to start a new legal technology company.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

How to Work Successfully With Your Head Hunter to Hire Laterals

Dan Scott | September 03, 2018

This article focuses predominately on working with a head hunter on the client side. Conversations about working with a head hunter as a prospective lateral is a topic for another article.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

What Is My Law Firm Worth?

William F. Brennan | August 13, 2018

I am often asked this question by the owner of a law firm who is contemplating his or her exit strategy. The amount invested in the law firm may comprise a significant portion of the individual's estate.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

New Act 27 Changes the Pa. Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act

Robert R. Watson Jr. | August 03, 2018

The changes signed into law will go into effect on Oct. 10—120 days after it was signed—and further clarify certain aspects of CASPA which were left unanswered in the original legislation, often leading to disputes between parties as they negotiated contracts for a project or proceeded with work once it was underway.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

The 'Vision Thing' and How It Can Improve a Midsize Firm's Future

Jeff Coburn | July 30, 2018

Law firms have come a long way over the 40-plus years since Brad Hildebrandt, Steven Brill, David Maister and The American Lawyer introduced modern management and planning to the U.S. legal industry.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Gets a Week to Respond to Lawsuit Challenging David Beckham Soccer Stadium Plan

Lidia Dinkova | July 24, 2018

The development team that wants to build a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium voluntarily joined the lawsuit as a defendant.
Corporate Counsel |News

New Study Offers Deeper Look Into Growing Trade Secret Litigation

Sue Reisinger | July 19, 2018

The new data from Lex Machina can help general counsel make wiser decisions about legal representation and strategy.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Hacking the Future of the Legal Industry Through Innovative Ideas

Ioana Good, Amy Norris and Erin Ryan | July 19, 2018

Facebook. Google. Microsoft. These are a few of the tech-savvy giants that regularly host hackathons—intense brainstorming sessions designed to solve pain points and enhance the client experience.
The Legal Intelligencer |Best Practices Commentary

Learning to Let Go for a Successful and Rewarding Legal Career

Frank Michael D'Amore | July 13, 2018

The stakes tend to rise as one's career progresses, and it is disappointing to learn that the equation no longer automatically yields winning results. For instance, despite being very smart, doing terrific work, and logging mega hours, someone is edged out for partnership by another lawyer who may be just a step behind in one or more of those categories, but has built a nice book of business.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

8 Tips From GCs for Outside Legal Counsel to Win and Retain Business

Gina Rubel | July 11, 2018

Outside counsel, business development professionals, and legal marketers want to know the secret to increasing client retention and new business acquisition rates.
Corporate Counsel |News

Michigan State University's Fight to Restore Its Honor

Sue Reisinger | July 02, 2018

A look into how the university's legal department has handled the Larry Nassar nightmare
Legaltech News |News

eDPM Advisory Wants to Help You Get Serious About Project Management

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | June 14, 2018

The newly launched company, headed by former Stroock director of litigation services Michael Quartararo, aims to help organizations navigate litigation project management
Corporate Counsel |News

Focusing the Board on the Heart of Ethics and Compliance Issues

Sue Reisinger | June 11, 2018

"CECOs and general counsels need to push their boards for more time and priority," said David Greenberg, a senior adviser at LRN, which recently released a report on how board members handle E&C.
The Legal Intelligencer |

2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track Judging Panelists

The Legal Intelligencer | June 10, 2018

The Legal Intelligencer presents the 2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track Judging Panelists.
Corporate Counsel |News Research

New Data on Trade Secrets Cases Can Point the Way for General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 31, 2018

Claimants, primarily companies, won about 71 percent of trade secret cases, and a majority of the defendants are former employees, according to new research from legal analytics research company Lex Machina.
Corporate Counsel |Q&A

Consider the Past, Present and Future: A Q&A With David Cambria

Dan Clark | May 25, 2018

Cambria spoke with Corporate Counsel about a number of topics, such as starting a legal operations function and why running ops reminds him of the classic book "A Christmas Carol."
Corporate Counsel |News

Global Trade Sanctions Picture Growing Tenser and Murkier for General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 24, 2018

Recent action by the U.S. on the sanctions front has given American companies reason to be leery. Sometimes, with cross-border transactions, it's tough to even know which country's legal regime to follow.
Corporate Counsel |

From Frying Pan to Fire: MSU Names Robert Young as New General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 22, 2018

Still reeling from the Larry Nassar scandal, MSU has hired a former Michigan Supreme Court chief justice to head its legal department. Robert Young, who was once on President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court shortlist, is an experienced attorney, but has also been criticized.
Corporate Counsel |News

Most US and EU Companies Not Ready for New Data Privacy Law, Survey Says

Sue Reisinger | May 21, 2018

With the Friday GDPR deadline approaching, the report said 63 percent of U.S. respondents stated they will be largely or completely compliant. The report said there is “a mixed picture across Europe,” however.
Corporate Counsel |News

Who Has Been Hired to Lead Legal at Fortune 500 Companies in 2018?

Stephanie Forshee | May 18, 2018

New data from consultancy Russell Reynolds Associates shows significant turnover in the first quarter of this year. It also indicates that more women than usual have been hired to lead legal departments in the early months of 2018
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Should Law Firms Embrace Artificial Intelligence and R&D Labs?

Ioana Good and Kathryn B. Whitaker | May 18, 2018

There is a puzzle in the legal business. Our economic landscape is filling up with innovative organizations who have embraced the convergence of technology and business to meet new market demands, yet the legal market remains conservative.
Corporate Counsel |News

DXC Technology's GC Risked Everything for His Vision

Sue Reisinger | May 18, 2018

DXC Technology teamed up with UnitedLex to carry out what's been called the largest ever managed services transaction in the industry. It was a gutsy call by DXC GC William Deckelman.
Corporate Counsel |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.
Corporate Counsel |News

5 of the Biggest Compliance Questions About Renewed Iran Trade Sanctions, Answered

MP McQueen | May 11, 2018

Greta Lichtenbaum, a partner at O'Melveny & Myers whose practice includes international trade and regulatory compliance, answered Corporate Counsel's questions about the impact on multinational companies of the Trump administration's renewed sanctions against Iran.

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