Apr 2009
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vol. 26no.10p.94
What can in-house counsel do to help mitigate liability in the wake of a crisis and to help maintain the company's public reputation? James Nortz addresses this question in this must-read article. ...
Apr 2009
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vol. 26no.10p.112
Through evaluation of psychological forces of loss aversion, Bill Mordan stresses the importance of making a conscious effort to avoid forces that may prompt one from not making the best decisions ...
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.10p.128-133
In this interview with Michelle H. Gluck, EVP and CLO at LandAmerica, learn how she and her company took advantage of the housing crisis to better their business processes and practices.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.16
In this article you can find five tips for small legal departments to build an effective international compliance program.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.18-19
If you are faced with the daunting task of building and leading a new small law department, this column offers advice on how to get the job done easier and smoother (part one of this column appeared ...
Aug 2009
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vol. 26no.9p.22-24
This article discusses whether in-house counsel or outside counsel have the edge when it comes to the independent "gatekeeping" function required of lawyers.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.26
Working with outside counsel can be a frustrating and tiresome process. In this article, learn seven methods in-house counsel can implement to lessen the tension.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.28
Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) has been steadily increasing ever since the Y2K scare. Learn about the origins of this trend and how it's impacting international legal affairs pertinent to your practice.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.30-37
Read this 2009 Apex Award-winning article!
One in-house attorney shares his company’s litigation strategy based on what should be a cornerstone of legal practice and law department leadership––integrity.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.38-45
Imagine that you are a newly appointed GC tasked with improving the legal function at the company––with the help of a team and leadership development coach. This article uses one such story to demonstrate ...
Aug 2009
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vol. 26no.9p.46-54
This article offers expert insights on finding, training, and managing in-house attorneys all over the globe.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.56-65
Who is the lead risk manager at your company? Should it be you? Companies today are demanding that senior staff develop and implement strategic risk management methodology that identifies and addresses ...
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.66
Whether you believe that the legal profession has changed little or drastically, one thing that has evolved over the years is the role of general counsel. The GC role that once consisted of oversight ...
Aug 2009
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vol. 26no.9p.78
China has seen dramatic economic growth and accompanying legal reforms in recent years, and many companies are now seeking patent protection for their products and technologies in the country. This ...
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.90
How do you show your law department’s value and justify that it is spending efficiently? As businesses come under increasing pressure, in-house counsel must develop optimal procurement practices, ...
Aug 2009
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vol. 26no.9p.106-116
This article provides guidance for managing outside counsel fees based on the hourly rate structure.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.118-124
Discusses ACC's response to and position on the FAS 5 Exposure Draft, and what proposed amendments to the FAS 5 ACC has put forth.
Aug 2009
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vol. 26no.9p.126
Discusses how to have a code that has some relevance in your organization and beings to serve its purpose as your company's constitution.
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.134
Tools & Solutions for Doing Your Job Better
Nov 2008
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vol. 26no.9p.136
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