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In-House Counsel
No Soup For You: Can A Business Ban An Attorney Who Has Filed A Lawsuit Against It?
Jerry Seinfeld’s sitcom famously portrayed the “Soup Man” as the temperamental owner of a soup stand who would decline to serve customers that did not properly place a soup order. Placing the humor aside, a new lawsuit raises the question as to whether a business can ban a lawyer who has initiated a lawsuit against it. -
In-House Counsel
New Survey Dispels Common Myths About Arbitration
Did you know that 87% of experienced arbitrators report *always* trying to follow applicable law in rendering an award? That will come as a surprise to many critics who like to complain that arbitrators do not adhere to established law. - Sponsored
Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50… -
In-House Counsel, Women's Issues
Becky Halstead – A Quintessential Leader
Becky Halstead, the first woman in West Point history to graduate and achieve a promotion to general officer and the first woman in United States history to serve as a commanding general in combat, thoroughly impressed the audience at the National Association of Women Lawyers’ Tenth Annual General Counsel Institute (“GCI 10’) that was held on November 6th - 7th at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City.
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Lateral Moves, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues
Musical Chairs: Kirkland & Ellis Loses Another Prominent Private-Equity Partner
Who is the partner in question, and where is he going? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Legal Ethics
House Rules: Under the Table
Law firms should follow the model of their institutional clients when it comes to navigating ethical issues. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: What’s a 'Business Issue'?
If you're an in-house lawyer, it's important that you know the difference between legal issues and business issues. Columnist Susan Moon explains how you can tell them apart -- and why it matters. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Getting Business People to Listen to You
In-house columnist Susan Moon discusses why the tone and delivery of lawyers' advice and counsel is important to business clients. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Inside Straight: The Job That Kills The Humor
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann wonders why compliance jobs can kill lawyers' sense of humor. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Billable Hours, In-House Counsel, Legal Ethics, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Conflicted Out
In-house columnist David Mowry on the year-end ethics behind padding billables and closing deals. -
Contracts, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Reinventing the Wheel
Just because boilerplate language has been around since the dawn of time, it doesn't mean it's still viable or relevant to today’s business to business transactions. -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: Who Wouldn’t Want to Go Back to Biglaw?
Columnist Susan Moon explores some of the differences between law firm and in-house life. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Time Out
Wherein in-house columnist David Mowry explains why lawyers should have mentors in their lives. -
Holidays and Seasons, In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: December Drama
You know what the holiday season is like at Biglaw firms, but how does it all go down in-house? Susan Moon spills the beans.
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Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
Six months on since its launch, over 200 firms worldwide are now using Draftable Legal for accurate and reliable document comparison, including UK Top 50…
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business.
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In-House Counsel, Litigators, Practice Pointers
Inside Straight: The Global Perspective That Lawyers Lack
Mark Herrmann has some advice for in-house counsel on thinking globally, instead of locally, when it comes to international litigation. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers, Rudeness
House Rules: 'Say Uncle…'
In-house columnist David Mowry has some advice for how to handle rude business partners when working on deals. -
Holidays and Seasons, In-House Counsel
House Rules: Thanks
In-house columnist reflects on the Thanksgiving holiday, and gives thanks to the friends and family who have made his law practice successful. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Be Prepared
Here's why David Mowry thinks it's important that in-house counsel be involved in a difficult deal as close to its inception as possible... -
In-House Counsel, Politics
House Rules: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Why is in-house columnist David Mowry so optimistic about the close of 2012 and Q4? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Tips for In-House Counsel To Get the Most out of Pitch Meetings
What’s not to like about pitch meetings? In-house counsel get to give law firm partners homework, play know-it-all law school prof, and get free legal advice! -
Biglaw, Document Review, In-House Counsel, Outsourcing, Technology
Inside Straight: Nearly A New York Times Op-Ed On The Future Of Biglaw
Are the reports of Biglaw’s death greatly exaggerated? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares his thoughts on whether times have permanently changed for Biglaw firms.