Corporate Counsel

Download: What NOT to Do As a Board Director

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Bad directors suffer from inattention to detail, a narrow field of focus, entitled behavior, and inadequacy, NACD says.

Download: Nine Best Practices for Early Case Assessment

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Zapproved has published a new guide discussing nine best practices that will refine early case assessment process.

Download: 2019 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report

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Compared to last year’s results, legal teams are choosing to coordinate services with fewer outside partners and are moving more operations in-house.

Address Holistic Risk & Compliance at ECVC2019

Event, Oct. 24, 2019
The NAVEX Global event, scheduled for Oct. 24, 2019, is designed to help participants understand global complexities, budget restrictions and the future of integrated risk management.

Download: Invaluable Resource for Boards

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The National Association of Corporate Directors has published the 2019 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report―Fit for the Future: An Urgent Imperative for Board Leadership.

2020 Guide: Resolving Legal’s (Internal) PR Problem

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With 2020 on the horizon, the legal department needs to refresh its reputation—and understand its unique position to enable innovation—and it starts with better interdepartmental relationships.

ACC Annual Meeting: Oct. 27-30 in Phoenix

Event, Oct. 27-30, 2019
Topics at the sessions will include such subjects as contract drafting, data security, corporate sustainability, records management, and business education for in-house counsel.

CLE Event: In-House Attorneys Pro Bono Summit

Event, Nov. 5, 2019
At this CLE event for in-house lawyers, attendees will hear from Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile, and Starbucks panelists on how to develop a strong and impactful pro bono program.

Download: How You Can Harness Digital Disruption

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The NACD, in partnership with Marsh & McClennan Companies, has published a report outlining a practical approach to advancing board oversight of digital transformation and emerging technologies.

Download: The Definitive Guide to Legal Hold Best Practices

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A new guide from Zapproved explains how an ounce of preservation is worth a pound of motions practice, spoliation sanctions, and lost litigation issues.

Dowload: The Contracts Checklist for M&A Due Diligence

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The guide serves as a non-exhaustive checklist of important contract types to consider during the M&A due diligence process.

White Paper: Driving Disruption in the Law Department

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The white paper includes seven predictions for the future of legal operations by Onit CEO and founder Eric M. Elfman and SimpleLegal CEO and co-founder Nathan Wenzel.

NRA Shakes Up Legal Team Amid Intensifying Civil War

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The National Rifle Association shook up its legal team Thursday and severed ties with its longtime outside counsel.

Using KPIs to Measure Contract Management Performance

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“Using KPIs to Measure Contract Management Performance” is available for downloading from ContractWorks’ website.

Ethics Beyond Compliance: Diversity & Inclusion Master Class

Webinar, Sept. 10, 2019
Diversity and inclusion are common buzzwords when discussing corporate priorities with your board, executives and employees.

Expert Tips for Communicating During a Crisis

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The information contained in the NACD brief was captured from an in-depth discussion of Fortune 500 board leaders.

Invitation: SCCE’s 18th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute

Event, Sept. 15-18, 2019
Participants will learn about current hot topics such as global antitrust compliance, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, artificial intelligence, and preventing harassment and discrimination.

Download: Guide to Board Assessments

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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

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In the age of information overload, in-house counsel and C-suite executives are resolute in valuing utility above other content attributes.