Corporate
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.
Venture Firm Says It Has Been Under Assault By Its Former General Counsel
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The former general counsel of Mithril Capital Management has staged a multi-pronged campaign to disparage the company, according to a new legal petition.
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.
Never Too Late to Arbitrate? Tips on Getting Your Agreement On
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Three recent court decisions raise a few issues to keep in mind for employers to keep in mind when drafting arbitration agreements for employees.
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.
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.
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.
Thompson & Knight Assists Stabilis with Share Exchange Transaction
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Thompson & Knight LLP advised Stabilis Energy, LLC in connection with a share exchange transaction with American Electric Technologies, Inc.
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.
Uber GC Reveals How the CEO Persuaded Him to Join the Company He’d Said He Would Avoid
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“Man, I’m glad I’m not the GC of that company, they’ve got some real problems,” Tony West once said of Uber.
Whistleblower Alleges General Electric Shielding Losses: ‘Bigger Fraud Than Enron’
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GE chief executive Lawrence Culp responded that the allegation is “market manipulation — pure and simple.”
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.
2019 Law Department Benchmarking Survey
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Consilio is conducting its 2019 Law Department Benchmarking Survey to measure and benchmark to identify best practices.
Fox Promotes Claudia Teran to General Counsel, Adding to Existing Sports Duties
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Claudia Teran has played a key part in rights negotiations over the years, including major deals for NFL Thursday Night Football and Major League Baseball.
How AI Contract Management Improves the Value of the Legal Department
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ContractWorks has published a guide to artificial intelligence and its impact on legal departments today and made it available for downloading.
Former Equifax Exec Who Sold Stock After Inside Knowledge of Data Breach Gets 4 Months in Prison
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The SEC has said that at the time of the breach, Jun Ying was often entrusted with nonpublic company information.
Microsoft Embraced Law Firm Alternative, But Many Still Fearful
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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.
PG&E Ordered to Prove New Board is Fit to Serve
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PG&E has seen a cascade of management-level changes following the deadly November 2018 Camp Fire that burned more than 18,000 buildings and ruined the town of Paradise, according to Courthouse News Service.
