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Regardless of what caused the tragedy, this article aims to shed light on the importance of having proper governance systems and guidelines for safe storage of chemicals at port facilities.

As more ELI graduates move into chief legal officer roles, ACC Docket talked to three graduates who view the ELI experience as a steppingstone for their careers.

EI is all about understanding what makes you and those around you tick. It’s about understanding and being able to control your emotional response and the impact you have on those around you.

The inclination to rationalize or overlook corrupt acts is not limited to senior corporate executives. We are all vulnerable to this affliction.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we’ve compiled the top eight pieces of advice in-house counsel can use to manage their mental health during and after the pandemic. Keep in mind that these tips are not meant to replace therapy, but they can help make the obstacles you may be facing more surmountable.

Opening up again is critical — when done safely. Our economies were never built for this. The pandemic kills people to be sure, but so do hunger and the crushing weight of collapsing finances. There is a balance to be found between opening up and avoiding the spread of the virus.

Force majeure contracts are often not a big focus when nonprofit organizations negotiate contracts, except when they involve conferences, fundraisers, and other events. In the time of COVID-19, the importance of force majeure clauses has come to the forefront of contract negotiations and considerations.

Shannon Klinger, the group general counsel of Novartis International AG, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, has opened nearly every virtual meeting since Novartis took the decision to ask its associates to work from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic — including this interview — with an earnest question: how are you doing?

Tech teams have developed a methodology to provide quality results that are a better fit with evolving customer needs and delivered at a much faster clip. If you work in tech, you’ve probably heard of it: agile development. Your law department should consider an agile approach as well.

Now is a good time for those professionals to ask pointed questions about resourcing, tracking, and the evolution of their companies’ programs, particularly with FCPA compliance.