2008 CLO Survey
Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) invited Chief Legal Officers (CLO) and General Counsel (GC) to participate in the 9th Annual Chief Legal Officer Survey. The information contained in this Executive Summary and the Key Findings, along with the survey’s full report, can prove useful to corporate legal departments, auditors, law firms, and industry partners such as recruiters and litigation support providers. This year’s survey addressed a number of issues including staffing, departmental organization, hiring plans, cost accounting, expectations for the coming year, changes to the role of the CLO, outside auditors and counsel, and firm demographics. Additionally, the survey focused on focused on the relationship of the CLOs and GCs with outside counsel through questions that explored alternative fee arrangements and challenges brought with the economic downturn.
To view the results of the survey, click here.
Green-House Counsel
Pay Attention to Environmental Issues in Emerging Markets
The United States is not alone in developing new environmental laws and regulations. For instance, China has been diligently working over recent years to develop, implement, and enforce an environmental law framework. The United States Environmental Protection Agency even launched a China Environmental Law Initiative in 2007 to encourage a continuing dialogue between the countries.
As many industries wish to expand into China, it is vital to understand its environmental regulations, and goals for future environmentally-friendly changes.
Infopak
Employee Wellness Programs: A Federal and State Analysis of the Legal and Practical Implications
March 2009 - Produced by Meritas and the Small Law Department Committee, this InfoPAK explores corporate employee wellness programs, highlighting the benefits and challenges employers face when developing such programs. It examines both mandatory and voluntary employee wellness programs, and discusses how to successfully design each type. In addition, this InfoPAK provides an overview of the laws for every U.S. state, as they pertain to an employee wellness program.
Click here to view the InfoPAK.
Sample Form & Policy
Provides a management rights clause to indicate the type of rights which belong to and are inherent to management. Any rights, power, or authority the employer had before signing this agreement are retained, except those specifically abridged, granted, deleted, or modified by this agreement.
Top Ten
Attorneys in small law departments of closely-held corporations must forever stay vigilant as they attempt to balance their role as counsel - proficient advisor, skilled negotiator or zealous advocate – and corporate employee – officer, board member or director. Read these ten tips and learn how to strike the right balance.
