It was the talk of the legal world: Siemens' agreement to a $1.6 billion settlement with the US and German authorities. Investigate what went wrong and what lessons can be gleaned.
It’s a connection almost as sacred as any biological bond: the rapport between in-house counsel and clients with global business networks. In the face of litigation, internal documents could be called into evidence and upholding the international sanctity of attorney-client privilege can become knotty. Explore ways to make the law work for you anywhere in the world.
Top ten tips on the needs of the small law department attorney in a closely-held corporation.
It may seem ironic for a business ethicist to dislike the phrase, "Just do the right thing." However, in this column, James A. Nortz describes the early steps of solving an ethical dilemma and evaluates what to do when an issue is not between "right and wrong" but between "right and right."
Just how can the inside attorney seek ethical advice? Columnist John K. Villa assesses how in-house counsel can effectively go about seeking ethical counsel in an ethical manner in this must-read article.
Does your company have a plan of action for maintaining electronically stored information? Without policies to control its storage and usage, things can get hairy. Like every other part of your department, discovery needs strategy. This article provides the know-how to get one started.
Ten tips for attorneys in small law departments of closely-held corporations to balance their role as counsel, proficient advisor, skilled negotiator or zealous advocate and corporate employee officer, board member or director, and comply with their ethical obligations (with a US focus).
What are the fundamental principles that are essential to creating conditions in human relations that promote the pursuit of self-interest via cooperation for mutual benefit? This article strives to answer this age-old question.
When President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, his approval ushered in a plethora of changes that redefined how the law responds to persons with disabilities. In-house counsel need to be in the know in order to comply. Learn about the law's revisions and get a better understanding of its applications for your human resources policies.
Discusses how to maintain a company's financial integrity in a time of crisis by developing a strong FCPA compliance system, and analyzes the case of Monsanto Company that demonstrates how a company can use its financial predicament to ultimately build a best practices compliance program centered around meeting, and at times even exceeding, their legal obligations.