General Counsel
Former GC Sues for $300K in Canceled Bonuses; Agency Countersues, Alleging Fraud
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The former general counsel claims he negotiated for the bonuses in exchange for keeping his base salary lower.
Curated Tech Innovation Tour for Directors
Event, January 2020
Members of the National Association of Corporate Directors members can access an exclusive tour, custom designed for directors, of the latest technology trends at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
Legal Department Operations: A Guide for General Counsel
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This paper explores how certain solutions help streamline legal ops to solve common problems and the role of general counsel in the expanding legal department.
WeWork Lays Off at Least a Dozen In-House Lawyers as Part of Broader Cuts
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WeWork lawyers in New York and San Francisco, along with some in outlying offices, were let go, one of the in-house lawyers told Bloomberg.
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
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Bad directors suffer from inattention to detail, a narrow field of focus, entitled behavior, and inadequacy, NACD says.
Download: Nine Best Practices for Early Case Assessment
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Zapproved has published a new guide discussing nine best practices that will refine early case assessment process.
Bradley Partner Appointed SVP and General Counsel of Vulcan Materials Co.
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Denson N. Franklin III, a partner in the Birmingham, Ala., office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Co.
Suit Accuses Former Casino Company General Counsel of Approving ‘Secret Undercover Operation’
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Plaintiffs claim that former Wynn general counsel Kim Sinatra was part of a civil conspiracy.
Download: 2019 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report
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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
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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.
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.
CLE Event: In-House Attorneys Pro Bono Summit
Event, Nov. 5, 2019
At this CLE event for in-house lawyers, attendees will hear from Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile, and Starbucks panelists on how to develop a strong and impactful pro bono program.
White House Fires Homeland Security Dept.’s General Counsel
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John Mitnick, the general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security, lost his job after the department went through months of shake-up.
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.
Microsoft Chief Legal Officer Says Trump Is Treating Huawei Unfairly
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Trump has said Huawei, run by a former Chinese army technologist, is a national security threat.
Download: The Definitive Guide to Legal Hold Best Practices
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A new guide from Zapproved explains how an ounce of preservation is worth a pound of motions practice, spoliation sanctions, and lost litigation issues.
