LEGAL
Armed with numbers, GCs can make their case
Sales departments have revenue numbers or units sold. Marketing departments have number of ad views or click-throughs. But what metrics or key performance indicators would be meaningful to a legal department? Thomson Reuters' own Bernadette Bulacan spoke to corporate counsel in Denver at an Association of Corporate Counsel event about metrics GCs should consider to demonstrate value and highlight the department's performance.
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In-house pro bono opportunities
Although barriers exist when it comes to corporate legal departments doing pro bono work, there are ways to overcome the challenges. Guest Contributor Andrea Fitanides of VLSP shares a few best practices for building a successful program in-house.
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Important trends in information privacy
Are your existing information management policies and practices consistent with emerging trends in information privacy requirements? This article from our guest contributors at the Alliance Law Group provides a great overview of what changes to be aware of when it comes to managing personal information.
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Maintaining the corporation's credibility in a crisis
What steps can you take to minimize risk during a company crisis? Review these tips and be prepared to maintain your organization's credibility.
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Does your company need a workplace violence policy?
Adding a workplace violence policy to your company handbook requires little effort and cost, with immeasurable benefits in the face of an unfortunate crisis. Read more for common provisions to consider.
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A practical guide to the bank examiner privilege
Take a closer look at the practical considerations surrounding the potential application of the Bank Examiner Privilege during litigation and document discovery.
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Riding the "solar coaster": A profile on business and law in a solar energy start-up
We sit down with David Streier of Newport Partners for an interesting look at the challenging business environment within a solar energy start-up, with a legal perspective at heart.
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New ruling demonstrates finality of arbitration decisions
Arbitration has many benefits, but you will likely be bound by the results so be aware of the rights forfeited in the process.
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Corporate counsel lessons from the Apple Samsung case
Patent litigation can come at a steep price – even for the victor. Consider these points before you vigorously defend your patents.
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Franchisors learn to run their legal department like a business
Corporate legal departments within franchise organizations face a number of complex statutes and regulations. Many of the lessons they've learned for running their CLD like a business can apply to departments in any industry.
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Do your employees have the keys to the kingdom?
Your employees can become individual targets of document discovery. In most situations, though, they do not have possession, custody, or control over corporate documents merely because they have access by virtue of their duties as an employee.
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