Association of Corporate Counsel
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Technology
No One Knows What It Is, But In-House Counsel Desperately Need It
In-house counsel don't need to understand AI to know it's importance. -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Job Searches
From Doghouse To In-House
Being corporate counsel is a more coveted position than in dinosaur days -- and with good reason. - Sponsored
Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success. -
In-House Counsel, Job Searches
4 Red Flags At In-House Interviews
Think about these things as you apply for an in-house job; they may spare you a couple of years of misery.
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General Counsel, In-House Counsel
In-House Legal Budgets And Compensation: Survey Says....
In-house lawyers are responding to today's challenges in interesting ways -- and earning more money, too. -
Federal Judges, Richard Posner, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Judge Richard Posner Corrects The Record Regarding His Supreme Court Comments
Two important clarifications from Judge Posner about his controversial remarks. -
Conferences / Symposia, General Counsel, In-House Counsel
5 Tips For Running Your In-House Legal Department Like A Business
Wise advice from a panel of top general counsel. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
5 Tips For In-House Lawyers To Make Discovery Less Painful
Discovery doesn't have to suck (well, at least as much as it so often does). -
In-House Counsel, Labor / Employment
From Bathrooms To Body Art: Emerging Issues In Employment Law
It's hard out here for an employment lawyer. - Sponsored
Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™. -
Conferences / Symposia, In-House Counsel
How In-House Lawyers Can Expand The Role Of Non-Lawyers Allied Professionals To Improve Delivery Of Legal Services
The gains from working more closely with these colleagues should not be ignored out of inertia or fear. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
A Crash Course On Indemnification And Insurance In Big-Ticket Litigation
It's all about OPM: "Other People's Money." -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Quote of the Day
The Challenging Value Proposition Of Junior Associates
This is why in-house lawyers balk at paying for first- and second-year associates. -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel
10 Tips For A New General Counsel
Advice for lawyers who are new to the top in-house job. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, Money
Litigation Finance: What Lawyers Need To Know
Litigation finance is on the rise, so now's a good time to educate yourself.
Sponsored
Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
How The New Lexis+ AI App Empowers Lawyers On The Go
AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?
Sponsored
Happy Lawyers, Better Results The Key To Thriving In Tough Times
Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
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In-House Counsel, Privacy, Technology
Explaining Privacy And Cybersecurity To A Corporate Board
How should in-house lawyers and corporate boards approach these critical concerns? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions
5 Tips For Executing Major M&A Transactions
Advice for in-house counsel on how to handle some of the most important events in a company's existence. -
Conferences / Symposia, In-House Counsel, Quote of the Day
What Will (And Won't) Get Your M&A Deal Killed
When dealing with government regulators, it's all about the facts. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 10.13.15
* Zimbabwe officials won’t charge Dr. Walter Palmer in the slaying of Cecil the lion since he had proper paperwork, but he likely won’t be allowed to hunt if he ever returns. This will not stand. It’s now time for the American vigilante animal-lover justice team to assemble. [Reuters]
* Per the results of two new surveys, Biglaw firms can stop worrying about their work drying up thanks to in-house law departments keeping matters in-house. Outside spending on legal counsel is flat as opposed to in the negative, and that’s apparently something to celebrate. [WSJ Law Blog]
* This school puts the “duh” in Flori-duh: As we mentioned previously, Ave Maria School of Law was the caboose on the trainwreck that was the July 2015 administration of the Florida bar exam, and now people can’t stop staring at the wreckage. [Naples Daily News]
* The Cannabis Law and Policy Project, a new group at the University of Washington School of Law, will spend the next year researching existing and emerging markets for marijuana. We can’t wait for them to puff, puff, pass on their knowledge. [UW Today]
* If you’re planning to take the LSAT with testing accommodations, there are a few things that you need to know. Find out what types of accommodations are available, and be sure to file your — OMG, SQUIRREL! [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News & World Report]