Corporate
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.
Federal Judge Orders Top Carnival Execs to Appear in Court
News
The world’s largest cruise company was put on probation for its 2016 conviction for environmental crimes on its Princess Cruises ships.
Walmart Hires Former Prosecutor for Ethics Job
News
The former assistant U.S. attorney prosecuted cases involving fraud, money laundering, extortion, export violations, worksite violations and human trafficking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pat Cornelius Joins Barnes & Thornburg’s Corporate and Healthcare Departments
News
Barnes & Thornburg has added Pat Cornelius as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and Healthcare Departments in Columbus.
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.
Join Sally Yates at NACD’s 2019 General Counsel Event
Event, June 11, New York
The event will feature an expert panel that will include former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates.
Halliburton’s Top Lawyer Helps Fend Off Billions in Lawsuits
News
The biggest challenge for Robb Voyles on day one was the mountain of lawsuits pending against Halliburton as part of the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion.
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
News
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.
