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CLE: Vendor, Customer and Competitor Bankruptcies, What GCs Need to Know
Webinar, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 9 a.m. PT / 12 ET
A Select Counsel webinar will discuss a range of issues commonly presented to healthy companies when vendors, customers or competitors file bankruptcy cases.
New Research: 22 Techniques to Reduce Legal Costs Analyzed
Insight
The Exterro report discusses how legal departments are allocating spend over the past year and what techniques are most effective in reducing legal spend.
Download: 2018 E&C Hotline & Incident Management Benchmark Report
Insight
The new NAVEX report shows the number of employee complaints and misconduct reports are rising — and a surprising 44 percent of all reports are substantiated.
Best Practices: Uncover the Full Potential of CLM Implementation
Insight
It’s critical to start working with general counsel and other key stakeholders early when developing a business case. Having a holistic plan that ties benefits to stage and to stakeholder will keep the implementation on track.
Webinar: Automating with a Legal Ops Platform vs Siloed Product Solutions
Webinar, May 3, 2018, 1 p.m. EDT
Kim Technologies will present a complimentary webinar, “Automating with a Legal Ops Platform vs Siloed Product Solutions,” on May 3, 2018.
May 3 Live Event: Explore the Value of ESOPs By Studying a Proven Implementation
Event, May 3, 2018, 2:30-6 p.m., NYC
ESOPs, when properly done, can position a company for financing, allow for acquisitions, help attract and retain top talent in a competitive environment and create wealth for owners and employees.
Making the Business Case for Upgrading Your Legal Hold System
Insight
Research results demonstrate a real rate of return on investment generated by automated cloud-based legal hold software, Zapproved says on its website.
Linking Nonfinancial Metrics to Strategy and Culture
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NACD recently convened a meeting of Fortune 500 audit and compensation committee chairs to discuss the key issues and challenges the board faces in the selection and use of nonfinancial metrics.
Webinar: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Open Source Software
Webinar, April 18, 2018, 12 p.m. CDT
Data shows that most companies are significantly under-counting their use of open source software (OSS), leading to potential legal and security concerns that need to be respected, monitored, and — if needed — resolved.
ACC Conducting 2018 Global Compensation Survey
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The Association of Corporate Counsel is conducting the new 2018 Global Compensation Survey — the largest self-reported compensation survey within the in-house counsel profession in the world.
Webinar: How Solid is Your Whistleblower Program?
Webinar, April 10, 2018, 1 p.m. EDT
Webinar participants will hear new insights from the 2018 Ethics & Compliance Hotline & Incident Management Benchmark Report.
What AI Is-and Isn’t-In E-Discovery
Insight
A new Exterro guide discusses how e-discovery professionals can understand the differences between competing e-discovery technologies and how to best use them in their day-to-day professional lives.
Patent Lawyer Honored by Federal Court
News
Trial lawyer Clyde M. Siebman of Siebman, Burg, Phillips & Smith, LLP, recently was honored by Chief Judge Ron Clark of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas based on his years of work benefitting the district.
Houston Trial Lawyer Courtney Ervin Joins Hicks Thomas as a Partner
News
Trial lawyer Courtney Ervin has joined commercial litigation boutique Hicks Thomas LLP, the firm announced.
5 Steps to Creating the Most Defensible Legal Hold Audit Process
Insight
Sometimes companies may not have a clear record of when a legal hold was issued or who received it &emdash; meaning they have to scramble to put notices together when litigation arises.
E-Discovery Software: A How-To Guide for In-House Legal Departments
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In the guide, three in-house e-discovery experts share their experiences leading e-discovery procurement and implementation projects.
Five Steps for Directors, Execs to Stay Abreast of Technological Innovation
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The article, from NACD Directorship magazine, suggests five steps for boards and executives to become better versed in cutting-edge technologies.
ACC Sets 2018 mid-Year Meeting in Denver April 22-24
Event, Denver, April 22-24, 2018
The Association of Corporate Counsel has set the agenda for the 2018 ACC Mid-Year Meeting, which will be in Denver April 22-24.
How Solid Are Your Harassment Training Programs?
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Employers are finding that generic harassment policies with one-size-fits-all instructional videos are not addressing key issues, says Audrey Mross, employment partner at Munck Wilson Mandala.
NACD Governance Outlook: Projections on Emerging Board Matters
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The NACD has published its 2018 Governance Outlook, providing perspective on the trends, issues, and risks that will command the board’s attention this year.
