Corporate Counsel

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.”

Download: A Blueprint for an Automated Compliance Program

Insight
The ebook from GAN Integrity is a detailed guide to risk management, due diligence, training, policy management, reporting, and more.

Former Hertz General Counsel Rebuffs Demand for Clawback

News
The Hertz suit accused the former executives of pressuring employees to use fraudulent accounting techniques to inflate income and earnings, reports The Global Legal Post.