When a company first learns that there may be a problem, either by way of internal reporting or externally through contact by government agents, grand jury subpoena, or execution of a search warrant, the initial internal response is critical.
The resource provides tips on how to develop a plan that includes fact-gathering, assessment of potential violations, identification of corrective actions (if any), and narrative development.
Failure to timely report releases of hazardous substances and oil can result in significant legal exposure under US federal and state laws. This article discusses strategies to manage risk in environmental release reporting.
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are emerging as key leaders in understanding and improving performance across their organizations — including the legal department.
This resource provides a set of suggested tactics to help legal drive engagement and alignment with finance – and procurement too.
Learn how to leverage your legal expertise into a broader leadership role. This checklist offers invaluable insights to legal professionals aiming to transcend traditional legal roles and thrive in the C-suite.
This quick reference resource provides tips on how to diagnose and respond to a litigation threat.
Learn tips on how legal departments can prepare for leadership transitions. This resource provides best practices on succession planning.
Learn tips on how to prepare for retirement. This checklist includes steps to take whether you are just beginning your career or a month away from retirement.
A selection of samples and other practical resources on demand letters.
In-house lawyers are constantly thrown curveballs from internal and external sources during their practice.
This resource provides ten key takeaways to help in-house counsel navigate difficult conversations and issues with stakeholders.
This checklist provides a high-level summary of best practices and issues to look for in assessing risk associated with data processing and sharing through websites and apps.