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In-house counsel discuss best practices in managing international business

By Cathleen Flahardy | April 23, 2012

The globalization of corporate America is nothing new. Over the years, more and more companies have begun to extend their businesses outside of the U.S., and it’s no surprise that the expansion has led to unique challenges for legal departments.
In-house legal increasingly shifting to alternative fee arrangements

By Alex Vorro | April 10, 2012

The writing has been on the wall for years, so it will come as no shock that corporate legal departments have increasingly been moving toward alternative fee arrangements with their outside counsel. In fact, according to a recent report by the Association of Corporate Counsel, in-house legal teams are getting...
More in-house lawyers are exercising power over law firms

By Ashley Post | March 29, 2012

According to the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in-house legal teams are toughening up.
5 steps to protect against whistleblowers

By Mary Swanton | March 27, 2012

GCs must improve internal policies and processes to encourage internal reports
2012 in-house compensation report

By Ashley Post | February 1, 2012

Experts note a moderate increase in salaries and bonuses, offer advice on how to earn more
NLRB releases second social media report

By Cathleen Flahardy | January 31, 2012

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a second social media report Jan. 25 that underscored some of the points made in the board’s first report, which it released in August 2011.
ACC contests Illinois court’s decision regarding attorney-client privilege

By Julie Beck | January 27, 2012

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced Jan. 26 that it filed an amicus curiae brief, in conjunction with the Illinois State Bar Association, on the Illinois appellate court decision in Center Partners Ltd. et al v. Growth Head GP LLC et al.
7 most significant career stories of 2011

By Ashley Post | December 29, 2011

The top job-related news of the year
20 top news stories of 2011

By Danielle Feinstein, Cathleen Flahardy, Shirley Li, Ashley Post, Mary Swanton, Alex Vorro | December 1, 2011

A slideshow of the events, people and stories that affected the in-house bar this year.
Getting to know the ABA's Commission on Ethics 20/20

By Brian Martin | November 1, 2011

Why you should pay attention to this organization's work