General Counsel
How AI Contract Management Improves the Value of the Legal Department
Insight
ContractWorks has published a guide to artificial intelligence and its impact on legal departments today and made it available for downloading.
Minnesota Think Tank GC Suspended, Apologizes for Remarks About Somali Refugees
News
The general counsel of a Minnesota think tank has been suspended for comments she made about Somali-Americans in a New York Times article, reports the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
Microsoft Embraced Law Firm Alternative, But Many Still Fearful
News
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.
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.
Nationwide Mutual in-House Lawyer With Amputated Legs Gets Bias Trial
News
A jury must decide whether the insurer fired Kevin Greenwood on the basis of his disability, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said.
In-House Counsel See Increase in Income
News
As in past years, women in-house counsel made less than their male counterparts — collecting just 85 percent as much on average.
The Contract Management Software Implementation Playbook
Insight
The guide is designed to help readers identify and mitigate some of the common obstacles organizations experience when implementing contract management software.
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.
Download: Gartner’s New Analyst Report on E-Discovery
Insight
The report, which discusses six recommendations Gartner has for defining e-discovery process, can be downloaded from Exterro’s website at no charge.
Plane Crash Changed Everything for Oilfield Tech Company’s General Counsel
News
Allegations of fraud against the company’s founder surfaced after he died in a plane crash, leaving the grieving general counsel to deal with the investigation and litigation.
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.
Orano USA appoints Michael Woods as General Counsel
News
Orano USA announced the appointment of Michael Woods as its new general counsel, effective April 15, 2019.
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.
A GC Says She Was Told to Serve the Cake. She Complained, Then She Was Fired.
News
The former general counsel of ExlService Holdings says in a lawsuit that she suffered from gender stereotyping in her job, illustrated by an order from the CEO that she serve cake to the company’s junior male employees at a company anniversary.
Boeing Appoints Legal Czar to Oversee Fallout From Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
News
Statements indicate Boeing plans to take an aggressive stance in responding to civil allegations and any potential criminal accusations.
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.
Download: The 2019 Guide to Contract Management Software
Insight
ContractWorks has published a guide to evaluate current contract management processes and learn best practices for vetting the right software for a company’s needs.
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.
‘Brilliant and Inspirational’ In-House Lawyer Killed in Sri Lanka Blasts
News
Anita Nicholson, in-house counsel at mining company Anglo American in Singapore, was killed along with her two children in a terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
