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Litigation Readiness: An Answer to Escalating Discovery Costs
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vol. 27no.4p.68
Does your company have a plan of action for maintaining electronically stored information? Without policies to control its storage and usage, things can get hairy. Like every other part of your department, ...
And You May Find Yourself in a Large Document Review
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vol. 27no.4p.82
More than ever, 'budget' is the word among in-house counsel, particularly during litigation. Document review can be a pricey part of the process, but it's also a necessary component of ...
Flying Blind Through the Storm of the Century: Recommendations for Forecasting and Managing Litigation Expenses
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vol. 27no.4p.98
A bumpy economy has turned litigation and government investigations into even hotter hot button issues. Increasing expenses are placing added pressure on counsel saddled with keeping costs down. ...
What Can You Ethically Do When You Don't Know What Ethically to Do?
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vol. 27no.4p.106
Just how can the inside attorney seek ethical advice? Columnist John K. Villa assesses how in-house counsel can effectively go about seeking ethical counsel in an ethical manner in this must-read ...
Please Stop Saying "Just Do the Right Thing"
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vol. 27no.4p.108
It may seem ironic for a business ethicist to dislike the phrase, "Just do the right thing." However, in this column, James A. Nortz describes the early steps of solving an ethical dilemma ...
Conform or Be Punished
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vol. 27no.4p.128
Through comparison with Stanley Milgram's famous psychological shock experiment at Yale University in the 1960s, Bill Mordan stresses the importance of going against the crowd and sticking to ...
Going Global - Becoming a Trusted Advisor
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vol. 27no.3p.24-25
Building and repairing relationships are guaranteed aspects of almost all careers. This article weighs in on how to be regarded as more of a trusted advisor than a service provider, underscoring ...
New to In-house - Four Pearls of Wisdom That Will Help You Shine
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vol. 27no.3p.26-27
Columnist Craig S. Long provides firsthand advice as to how to cope with the transition to working as an in-house attorney in the must-read article.
Small Law - Poignant Perspective
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vol. 27no.3p.28
In light of the economic woes currently plaguing the United States, read this article to gain insight into an optimistic perspective that may very well change the way that you and your coworkers ...
Minimizing Exposure When Cuts Become Necessary: Smoother Sailing Through a RIF
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vol. 27no.3p.30-41
If the weather outside mimicked the economic outlook for corporate America, it would be overcast with periods of heavy rain. With a tough financial forecast, even tougher leadership decisions have ...
Take Our Sons / Daughters to Work Day: Tips for Presenting and a Sample Outline
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vol. 27no.3p.42-51
You may be an accomplished orator, litigator or debater. In front of a captive audience of children, however, even the savviest speaker can feel pressure. This "Take Our Sons / Daughters to ...
Wellness Programs in the Workplace Made Simple
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vol. 27no.3p.52-61
It pays to be in shape - just ask an administrator in charge of health care benefits. As costs continue to rise for insurance coverage, companies are implementing 'wellness programs' to improve ...
How Will the New ADA Amendments Affect Your Reasonable Accomodations?
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vol. 27no.3p.62-77
When President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, his approval ushered in a plethora of changes that redefined how the law responds to persons with disabilities. In-house counsel need to ...
The Millennial Generation's Wireless Work Styles: Cutting Edge or Slippery Slope?
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vol. 27no.3p.78-90
The revolution has not only been televised - it's been beamed, emailed and scanned. Technological advancements aren't without their risks, however. The newest generation of tech-savvy workers, ...
Business Ethics - Seven Fundamental Principles of Business Ethics
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vol. 27no.3p.92-93
What are the fundamental principles that are essential to creating conditions in human relations that promote the pursuit of self-interest via cooperation for mutual benefit? This article strives ...
Tips and Insights - David Benck Inspires the Next Generation of In-house Counsel
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vol. 27no.3p.94-96
This inspirational article provides advice and insight brought about by the firsthand experiences of David Benck, the vice president and general counsel for Hibbett Sports, an athletic goods retail ...
Career Path - Body Swapping
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vol. 27no.3p.112
Bill Mordan alludes to the "rubber hand" illusion as a means of discussing the importance of representing the interests of your clients while simultaneously remaining impartial and objective. ...
75 Tips for Saving Money In-house
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vol. 27no.2p.38-48
In this article you'll find tips, suggestions and insight to implement the cost-saving measures your company needs.
Taking on IP
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vol. 26no.10p.30
This must-read article provides an outline as to how to best handle IP assets.
Lawyers as Gatekeepers: Part Two
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vol. 26no.10p.32
This article challenges the view that outside counsel are more effective gatekeepers than their in-house colleagues, addressing Professor Kim's analysis and applying it to firsthand experiences. ...