This article provides guidance for managing outside counsel fees based on the hourly rate structure.
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, measurable process improvements, and cost-saving tactics that improve return-on-investment.
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.
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 in the October issue).
This article discusses whether in-house counsel or outside counsel have the edge when it comes to the independent "gatekeeping" function required of lawyers.
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 article provides a basic comparative overview of patent litigation in the United States and China, highlighting their most significant differences.
In this article you can find five tips for small legal departments to build an effective international compliance program.
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.
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 risks, while ensuring that everyone is working together to protect against it.