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Why should the general counsel spend time, effort, and money to determine whether blockchain and/ or smart contracts could be right for the company? Let’s see what answers we can give.

So, how should a board respond to climate change — arguably the greatest and most immediate threat to the world and human existence? How can boards gain an understanding of how risks occasioned by changes in the climate and natural environment will impact operations and provide the appropriate level of support and guidance to management?

Lane Blumenfeld calls for a reexamination of nondisclosure agreements that could ease the cost of doing business.

As more government authorities are issuing health guidance that includes monitoring people in order to operate, such as temperature checks, required quarantines, contact tracing, or all of the above, in-house counsel must also consider the implications for our businesses.

Every company procures goods and services as part of its business, though there are some significant issues with procuring clean energy for your company. This article provides in-house counsel with an overview of the procurement process at larger companies, specific clauses in vendor agreements that are important to review before entering into a contract with a vendor, and a guide to procuring clean energy for your company.

The speed and scale of change that we have experienced over the last few months have caused a shift in the nature of work. But surely this cannot be the best of what the future of work has to offer?

As in-house counsel, if you develop a reputation as a skilled negotiator, business people will seek your input on their issues. It is worth the effort to enhance your negotiation style and ensure mastery of the basic techniques.

An onslaught of bewildering questions will arise based on business needs, applicable laws, relationships involved, and technology available. It is a struggle for companies to simply keep up, much less anticipate how to guard against future changes.

Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.

Research shows that highly engaged teams significantly outperformed those in the bottom quartile. Here’s how to increase collaboration and find the leaders who will drive the cause.