Corporate
Webinar: The Role of In-House and External Counsel in Managing Open Source
Webinar, April 18, 2019
Flexera will present a complimentary webinar discussing the role of in-house and external counsel in managing open source software in the business environment.
‘Man, That is a Lot of Money’: Why PG&E Spent at Least $84 Million on Lawyers
News
The vast majority of the total legal payments — $75.7 million — went to Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
After Years of Apologies for Customer Abuses, Wells Fargo CEO Suddenly Quits; GC Takes Over
News
Wells Fargo general counsel C. Allen Parker will take over as interim president and chief executive of the company after the abrupt departure of chief executive Tim Sloan on Thursday.
Biglaw Firm Sued for Role in $1.36B Grocery Chain Buyout
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The complaint alleges Cravath drafted the SEC filing “to procure stockholder approval and cover up prior wrongdoing,” and in doing so, pocketed $5.5 million in fees in what amounted to “a sham sale process.”
Webinar: Is Your Whistleblower Program Effective?
Webinar, April 4, 2019
Studies show that effective internal whistleblower programs contribute to business success, including lower levels of litigation.
Michael Best Adds Transactional Attorney Drew Whiting in Chicago
News
Drew Whiting has joined Michael Best in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Chicago.
Foley Adds Transactions Partner Clyde Tinnen in Milwaukee
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Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Clyde Tinnen has joined the firm’s Business Law Department and Transactions Practice Group as a partner in the Milwaukee office.
Economic Value Added: The Good, the Bad, and the Complex
Webinar, March 21, 2019
While EVA (or Economic Value Added) is not new, it has been one of the more obscure financial performance metrics for incentive compensation, according to the NACD.
Tesla’s General Counsel Lasts Only Two Months
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CNN reports that Tesla’s general counsel is leaving the company after just two months on the job — the latest in a series of executive departures at Elon Musk’s electric car company.
Download: Top 10 Compliance Trends eBook
Insight
The NAVEX publication shows how shifts in the workplace and regulatory environment bring to light the importance of authenticity and ethical practices.
Download: How the GC Helps Build a Better Board
Insight
The NACD publication explains how a more participatory approach with the general counsel not only strengthens company leadership, but also reduces overall enterprise risk.
Case Study: TIAA – A Legal Transformation With Technology, Process and People
Insight
Brad Rogers was tasked with transforming the entire legal operations function for TIAA, a company managing more than $1 trillion in assets and serving more than 5 million active and retired employees by providing financial services to over 15,000 institutions in more than 50 countries.
How One Legal Department Saw Success from an Internal Client Feedback Program
Insight
A case study describes one legal department’s increased win-win with its internal clients through a client feedback program.
Complimentary Webinar: Best Practices for Vendor Risk Profiling
Webinar, Feb. 6, 2019
A new NAVEX Global webinar will discuss how to find the right approach to third-party risk management by applying appropriate risk factors.
Survey: Half of Legal Departments Work Without a Strategic Plan
Insight
The largest legal departments were about three times more likely to admit planning challenges; 33 percent said they plan, but not very well, compared to 12 percent of the smallest teams and 7 percent of teams of 11 to 50.
John Duke Named Hogan Lovells Office Managing Partner in Philadelphia
News
John Duke has been named office managing partner for Hogan Lovells’ Philadelphia office effective January 1.
Goldman’s $500 Million Lawyer Has Called It Quits
News
Greg Palm pulled in about $500 million, including about $180 million worth of Goldman shares, as well as dividends, distributions from firm-managed funds and proceeds from stock sales.
Download: Expert Analysis on Emerging Board Issues for 2019
Insight
The report from the NACD offers comprehensive guidance that will inform governance decisions and strategic planning in 2019.
Webinar: 2019 Top Ten Predictions for Legal Compliance
Webinar, Jan. 17, 2019
NAVEX Global will present a complimentary webinar titled “Top 10 Compliance Trends for 2019” on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time (1 p.m. Eastern).
‘Retaliatory Amendment’ of an LLC Operating Agreement
Insight
Author Kevin Brodehl discusses a recent opinion from the Supreme Court of New York that illustrates how the process of amending an LLC’s operating agreement can sometimes be used to gain the upper hand in a dispute between members.
