FROM THE DECEMBER ISSUE
Road Map for Insurance Coverage
In today's regulatory world, what is the safest course?
Litigants and courts explore copyright and trade dress theories.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Arbitrating Outsourcing and Technology Disputes
Setting out the process when drafting clauses allows parties to take control.
FROM THE NOVEMBER ISSUE
Government Oversight
Confusion on Corporate Criminal Liability
If a visitor were to ask how stands the current state of corporate criminal liability in the U.S., an opaque "fine" might be an appropriate response. But what does that mean?
A Partnership Born of Necessity
As court matters loom, outside and in-house litigation counsel need to create the right working relationship.
Law Department Management
Most-Favored Nation: Least-Favored Arrangement
Requesting the best rates has its problems.
FROM THE OCTOBER ISSUE
Employment Matters
Religious Expression and Gay Rights
Employers face a dilemma in accommodating all beliefs when they include views against homosexuality.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Targeting GCs In Stock Options Backdating Actions
Government continues to focus on 'gatekeeper' role.
Contract Drafting
A fresh look at an overused word.
FROM THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE
Transferring Personal Data From Europe: Corporations Take Charge
Securities Class Action Settlements
How corporate governance reform has been inserted into the process.
Law Department Management
Law firm retention letters versus law department guidelines.
Post-Transaction Review of Newly Acquired Entity
Companies should look behind the policies and documents to find potential for fraud and abuse.
FROM THE AUGUST ISSUE
Government Oversight
The Policies and Politics of Antitrust
Challenges have not always hit the mark, but courts are taking a step in the right direction.
Thoughtful planning helps take the sting out of the process - and reduces the risk of lawsuits.
Contract Drafting
The ambiguity at the heart of a fundamental contract concept.
FROM THE JULY ISSUE
Employment Matters
Assessing prospects for gender-based claims after 'Ledbetter.'
True Tales From the Law Department
Typical claims in-house counsel face don't make the front pages.
Law Department Management
Dedicating the same outside lawyers to most matters has more advantages than drawbacks.
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE
Privacy and Data Protection
Collecting Employee Data in Europe
Companies must grapple with multiple layers of consent.
Getting Ahead of Fraud and Abuse
Methods used to investigate organized crime shed light on how to prevent corporate wrongdoing.
Contract Drafting
Why contract language shouldn't be an afterthought.
FROM THE MAY ISSUE
Government Oversight
The SEC's Setbacks in Litigation
Civil cases have turned into relatively fair fights.
Facing Down Computer Security Threats
Being knowledgeable about technology is now part of the job.
Law Department Management
Ten ways to analyze spending data on outside counsel beyond the usual trio of annual reports.
FROM THE APRIL ISSUE
Employment Matters: When the Empire Strikes Back
In light of 'Burlington Northern,' could employer suits or counterclaims constitute retaliation?<
Compliance Officers Take Their Own Path
Position has beome visible and independent of GC's office.
Contract Drafting: Sending Contracts Offshore
Certain tasks suit a long-distance relationship better than others.
FROM THE MARCH ISSUE
Sharing Business Information In a High-Risk World
Contemporary business practices require a corporation to provide access to its data and computer systems to a range of third parties. Which is, you know, scary.
Law Department Management: Practical Tips on E-Billing
Over time, more and more invoices of law firms both large and small will flow electronically.
Self-Disclosure of Export Violation Laws
Revealing errors often works to companies' benefit.
FROM THE FEBRUARY ISSUE
Do you have one of those Magic Eightballs in your office? You really, really should.
Technology has spawned yet another vehicle that can be used in crafting agreements - the wiki.
The Metamorphosis of In-House Counsel
The transformation from confidante to gatekeeper continues.
