Corporate Counsel
Download: Guide to Board Assessments
Insight
Corporate governance is not one-size-fits-all, and a board’s assessment process should be appropriately tailored to meet each board’s objectives.
Decision-Makers Speak Out: Content Works Best When It’s Actionable
Insight
In the age of information overload, in-house counsel and C-suite executives are resolute in valuing utility above other content attributes.
2019 Law Department Benchmarking Survey
Survey
Consilio is conducting its 2019 Law Department Benchmarking Survey to measure and benchmark to identify best practices.
Clickthrough Litigation Trends 2002-2018: White Paper
Insight
While the content of online legal terms may be bulletproof, the way that companies currently track acceptance may leave them at risk.
Download: Cyber-Risk Oversight: Current and Emerging Practices
Insight
Cyber events have become so prevalent in today’s business world that it’s not a matter of if a company is affected, it’s a matter of when.
Survey: Business Practioners See Challenges From Increasing Demand, Tight Budgets, Compliance
Insight
The EY global survey finds that legal functions must change their operating models to maximize value from digital transformation.
How AI Contract Management Improves the Value of the Legal Department
Insight
ContractWorks has published a guide to artificial intelligence and its impact on legal departments today and made it available for downloading.
Microsoft Embraced Law Firm Alternative, But Many Still Fearful
News
It’s still an open question whether enough corporate clients will push the envelope far enough to dramatically alter law firms’ business outlook, reports Bloomberg Law.
Onboarding Guide for New Directors—Complimentary Executive Summary
Insight
The NACD has published a guide titled “Navigating the First Year: An Onboarding Guide for New Directors” that can provide new directors with essential information.
The Contract Management Software Implementation Playbook
Insight
The guide is designed to help readers identify and mitigate some of the common obstacles organizations experience when implementing contract management software.
SCCE Sets 18th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute
Event, Sept. 15-18, 2019
The event is the primary educational and networking event for compliance professionals across all industries around the world.
What to Glean From Fluor’s Promoting Its General Counsel to CEO
Commentary
A Forbes commentary by contributor George Bradt discusses the implications of Fluor’s recent confirmation of its general counsel as CEO of the troubled company.
Download: Gartner’s New Analyst Report on E-Discovery
Insight
The report, which discusses six recommendations Gartner has for defining e-discovery process, can be downloaded from Exterro’s website at no charge.
When Icahn Comes Knocking: Best Practices and Recent Developments in Shareholder Activism
Webinar, May 29, 2019
The Berkeley Boosts webinar, “When Icahn Comes Knocking,” will explore best practices and recent developments in shareholder activism.
Download: 5 Ways to Manage Expanding Board and Committee Agendas
Insight
A new briefing from the NACD explains how audit and nominating and governance committee chairs can improve their risk-oversight strategy.
Boeing Appoints Legal Czar to Oversee Fallout From Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
News
Statements indicate Boeing plans to take an aggressive stance in responding to civil allegations and any potential criminal accusations.
Webinar: Former DOJ Compliance Expert on Decoding Regulations
Webinar, May 15, 2019
NAVEX Global will present a complimentary webinar, “Decoding Regulations: An Insider’s Guide,” on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 10 a.m. Pacific/ 1 p.m. Eastern time.
Download: The 2019 Guide to Contract Management Software
Insight
ContractWorks has published a guide to evaluate current contract management processes and learn best practices for vetting the right software for a company’s needs.
Freelance Attorneys or Firms – What’s the Difference?
Insight
Online freelance attorney marketplaces have opened up a world of opportunity for in-house legal departments. In-house counsel Greg Hoover discusses when and how to use freelance attorneys.
Luxury Goods In-House Lawyer Sues Employer for Alleged Harassment
News
The plaintiff says executives shrugged off her complaints of sexual harassment as “a byproduct of being an attractive woman who works at a company with a French culture.”
