Corporate
Invitation: 2017 Ethics and Compliance Virtual Conference
Event, Nov. 9, 2017
More than 4,000 legal, audit and compliance professionals are expected for the 2017 Ethics & Compliance Virtual Conference, a free, virtual conference that can be access online.
Sidley to Add Energy Capital Markets, M&A Team in Houston, Washington, D.C.
News
Sidley Austin LLP announced that it will add a team of five partners to its Capital Markets and M&A practices, four in the Houston office and the other dividing his time between Houston and Washington, D.C.
Download: Complimentary Copy of NACD’s New Culture Report
Insight
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has published report titled “Culture as a Corporate Asset: Translate Values into Value,” the topic of this year’s NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report.
Webinar: Step-Up Your Third-Party Risk Management Program
Event, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. EDT
Participants will learn how companies with advanced programs manage their third-party risk and due diligence processes and will get industry benchmarks to size up your program.
Introducing Yerra Clearly 2.0: Get a Grip on Legal Spend
Insight
Yerra Solutions has introduced Clearly 2.0, a legal spend management system that works by combining technology and human intelligence to simplify invoice handling and derive greater savings from the eBilling and spend management process.
General Counsel Salary is at a 1:3 Ratio to Their CEOs
News
A new report by Equilar finds that companies with revenue between $1 billion and $15 billion pay their CEOs 3.7 times what they pay their general counsel.
Onit to Unveil Contract Lifecycle Management at ACC
Event, Oct. 16-18
Onit will unveil its Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution at the 2017 ACC Annual Meeting in Washington, DC,, Oct. 16-18.
Company Organizational Charts: Quick Tips for Lawyers
Insight
Mark Little of Berkman Solutions has written a new article on the best use of legal entity organizational charts to communicate effectively with senior management and clients.
Equifax Breach Caused by Lone Employee’s Error, Former CEO Says
News
The Equifax data breach happened because a single employee failed to implement software fixes, the company’s former chief executive told members of Congress.
Tax Reform Plan Makes C Corporations More Appealing
News
The reduction of the top corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent could certainly lead to a renewed interest in C corporations, said Dallas tax lawyer Nathan Smithson of Jackson Walker LLP.
Yerra Conference Europe for In-House Legal & Compliance
Event, Oct. 11, 2017, London
The 5th Annual Yerra Conference Europe will be an exclusive event for legal, IP, eDiscovery and compliance professionals.
Trump’s Impact Felt in Supreme Court Labor Rights Cases
News
When the Supreme Court opens its 2017 term on the first Monday in October, its very first cases will serve as a stark reminder of why elections matter, predicts USA Today.
The Evolving Role of the GC in Risk and Crisis – Complimentary Article
Insight
With social media as an accelerant, a smoldering corporate crisis or failure can almost instantly flare into the firestorm of a viral headline event, according to the NACD.
White Paper: Electronic Signature Security & Trust
Insight
eSignLive by Vasco has published a white paper discussing the importance of making sure electronic signature providers meet the highest security standards.
Announcing LawGeex 4.0 – Contract Review Automation
News
LawGeex combines machine learning algorithms and text analytics to quickly review and approve everyday contracts, helping businesses answer the question “Can I sign this?”
Register for the Innoxcell Annual Symposium – USA Series
Event, Oct. 12, San Francisco
The Innoxcell Annual Symposium 2017 USA Series (IAS) scheduled for Oct. 12 in San Francisco focuses on USA – Asia Cross Border Litigation and Investigation matters.
Texas AG Files Suit Against 3 Businesses for High Prices in Storm’s Aftermath
News
Robstown Enterprises, Inc., which operated the Best Western Plus Tropic Inn in Robstown, charged three times its normal room rate during the weekend Hurricane Harvey hit, authorities said.
Exclusive Download: Chief Legal Officers 2017 Survey
Insight
Based on responses from nearly 1,100 in-house counsel in 42 countries, the ACC survey offers an opportunity for CLOs to compare their practices to CLOs around the globe.
Lawyer Admonished for Helping Client Leak GE Docs to Media
News
A prominent attorney to whistle-blowers was admonished by a Washington disciplinary panel for helping a fired General Electric in-house attorney leak damaging information about GE to law enforcement officials and journalists, according to a Bloomberg Law report.
Phones for VW Lawyer, Emissions Tester Were Lost or Wiped Clean
News
The GC of VW Group of America at the time reported he lost his phone while en route to Los Angeles International Airport on Dec. 1, 2015, according to the records.
