More and more CLOs are being asked to take an active role in their corporation's strategic planning process. The goals of the business in general, and the internal goals to provide good and affordable legal services are the drivers in this process. ACC President, Fred Krebs, and Deborah House, vice president and deputy general counsel, asked current and former CLOs their takes on the law department strategic planning process. Read on to gain a few nuggets of wisdom and benefit from their experiences.
Discusses six practical examples for lawyers to more directly understand their own clients' experiences.
China is experiencing a tremendous pace of change. The infrastructure and economy continue to grow rapidly -- as does the demand for legal services by companies. This article gives instructions on how to keep up.
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Corporations are facing new challenges in litigation due to the changes in case law, and the recently passed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). This is changing corporate infrastructures and expanding SERVICES and technologies offered by electronic discovery providers. Read on to find out how this new landscape in litigation affects your job as in-house counsel.
The Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 becoming law will substantially change the laws of trademark dilutions. Companies with well-known brands––and the in-house attorneys who work for them––should be aware of this new statue and the protections that it provides. Read on to find out how this law affects you.
Read Phil Strauss' wisdom on calling on the past chapter presidents for help in running an ACC Chapter.
Read Sean Venden's rules for the new to in-house counselor.
There is a good reason to consider a lawyer as CEO, but it has nothing to do with litigation or regulation. Boards may be looking beyond an MBA because the real world presents them with a challenge that classic business training has yet to fully comprehend: emotional uncertainty.
The Movers & Shakers in the In-house community, May 2007