As corporations continue to focus on cost reduction and increased efficiency, a second wave of strategic initiatives has brought value back into the limelight. Legal departments and firms should work together to implement new practices that are mutually beneficial. You have two choices: Ride the wave or wait for it to crash down on top of you.
This material focuses on globalization, meaning that clients expect us to deal with the complexities of employment law on transnational projects, providing integrated advice and a high level of responsiveness. Local knowledge is crucial to developing coherent HR strategies that work within a global framework.
The columnist discusses the growing trend of outsourcing legal services, especially in India.
An excerpt from the ACC Leading Practice Profile, "Leading Practices in Knowledge Sharing and Management: How Companies and Law Firms Manage Knowledge."
A sample RFP for legal services.
Important points to consider when dealing with LPO and how to avoid making costly and unethical mistakes.
As the East continues to seduce business, more in-house counsel will be asked to manage legal services in China. Your new legal team will adhere to and be motivated by different cultural norms, which you as their leader should know. Learn basic cultural concepts relevant to all facets of life — including business — in China.
Columnist Phil Strauss takes valuable lessons from the world of screenwriting and applies them to the role of general counsel.
This publication has been prepared to provide an overview to foreign investors and business people who have an interest in doing business in Asia.
This material provides an overview of the various factors that a foreign investor should consider when establishing a business in Nicaragua.