Corporate
Law Firms Face $500M Lawsuit in Fallout of Ponzi Fraudster’s Conviction
News
Nine law firms face civil claims they aided and abetted a multimillion-dollar securities scam run by convicted fraudster Robert Shapiro.
Former Bumble Bee Tuna CEO Found Guilty of Price Fixing
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Prosecutors alleged that he conspired with colleagues and executives at rival companies on a “peace proposal” in order to boost prices.
Survey: Corporate Compliance Benchmark Report
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NAVEX Global is inviting participants to contribute input to its annual Corporate Compliance Benchmark Report.
Download: What NOT to Do As a Board Director
Insight
Bad directors suffer from inattention to detail, a narrow field of focus, entitled behavior, and inadequacy, NACD says.
Download: 2019 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report
Insight
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
Insight
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
Insight
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
Insight
“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
Insight
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
Insight
Corporate governance is not one-size-fits-all, and a board’s assessment process should be appropriately tailored to meet each board’s objectives.
