January 12, 2023

U.S. Steps Up Enforcement of Russia Sanctions in 2023: Tips for a Corporate Compliance Response Plan

By Ben Knuth | LexisNexis Subject Matter Advisor, Securities and M&A The wave of sanctions that were applied against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 created a sudden new mandate for compliance departments last year: Keep track of fast-changing requirements and implement the necessary controls to ensure your organizations are abiding by the various sanctions issued by multiple jurisdictions around...

December 22, 2022

In-House Counsel Lessons from a Netflix Docuseries: 4 Steps for Proving Your Advertising is Truthful

Netflix rolled out an original docuseries recently that is leaving binge viewers talking and in-house counsel groaning. Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? is a four-part documentary, directed by Andrew Renzi, which tells the story of the Leonard v. PepsiCo., Inc. court case. We won’t provide any spoilers in this blog post, but it revolves around a television commercial that PepsiCo aired in the mid-1990s that was designed...

December 09, 2022

How In-House Counsel Can Defend Against Cybersecurity Threats

Corporate executives must deal with a long list of risks to their organizations, but there is one specific threat that tops them all: Cybersecurity. Cyber threats are the top overall concern for business decision makers, according to the 2022 Travelers Risk Index , with 59% of executives surveyed saying they worry some or a great deal about cybersecurity attacks, and 57% saying that future cyber attacks on their organizations...

October 05, 2022

Top 10 Media Sources for Legal Information Professionals to Monitor Industry and Product News

By Lindsey Watson, LexisNexis® Knowledge & Research Consultant The renewed visibility of law firm library departments and their strategic importance in a competitive legal services marketplace has led to an increased scope of responsibilities for these valuable information professionals. This makes it even more important—and all the more challenging—for library staff members to stay on top of the...

September 27, 2022

The Future of Law: What Next-Gen Lawyers Expect From Law Firm Technology

The next generation of lawyers is reshaping the future of law, including the way law firms think about technology as a strategy for the recruitment of top talent and the professional development of their new associates. This is because incoming associates have digital-first mindsets that allow them to quickly master previously unimaginable technologies. The next generation’s commitment to legal technology will drive...

September 26, 2022

What’s Been Keeping GCs Up at Night This Year?

In-house legal professionals entered 2022 with the optimistic hope they could turn the page on the disruptions caused by the pandemic and refocus on strategic plans unencumbered by the worry of COVID-19 test results. And while COVID-19 variants have forced us to remain nimble as the virus continues to affect the workforce, the declining hospitalization threat has at least allowed most corporate teams to go back to worrying...

August 11, 2022

Will Depp, Kardashian Defamation Dramas Spur A Wave of New Lawsuits?

Millions of Americans this spring were eagerly awaiting daily TV news updates and refreshing social media feeds to stay on top of the latest developments in two high-drama lawsuits. The star litigants? In one case, it was a plaintiff who played a swashbuckling pirate in Disney movies; in the other case, it was four defendants who are part of America’s most famous reality TV family. The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard...

August 09, 2022

Law Firm Efficiency: 5 Ways to Boost Your Practice

Efficiency is important to law firm success You can improve your law firm’s efficiency by: Knowing when to grow Hiring a marketing specialist Prioritizing rest Preparing for the future of law Embracing legal technology Discover legal technology that can help you win For law firms, especially small law firms tasked with managing administrative duties in addition to practicing law, efficiency...

August 09, 2022

Defending Against Cybersecurity Risks to Financial Services Companies

Every business is a potential target of cyberattacks, but banks and financial services companies are squarely in the crosshairs of cybercriminals because the industry presents bad actors with huge possible revenue prizes. Research by BCG found that financial services firms are 300 times more likely to be a victim of a cyberattack than other organizations and an Accenture report found that the average cost of cybercrime...

August 01, 2022

7 Tips for Reducing Your Company’s Workers’ Compensation Exposure

By Elias Kahn An employee reports he severely injured his back after lifting a heavy box at work. He files a workers’ compensation claim and receives benefits . . . but is spotted playing basketball soon after filing his claim. The injury never happened. Workers’ compensation insurance is an important financial benefit for employees who incur workplace injuries, but it is unfortunately a ripe target for...

July 21, 2022

9 Steps to Take After Union Activity Surfaces in Your Organization

Organized labor is riding a wave in successful union organizing in 2022, after years of declining influence. Between October 2021 and March 2022, union representation petitions filed at the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) increased 57% from the same period a year earlier. Workers at major American companies such as Apple, Amazon and Starbucks have all prevailed in unionization efforts in recent months. Employees...

July 19, 2022

PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf: The Fate of Professional Golf Heading for Legal Showdown

By Lindsey Lambert The Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice is investigating the PGA Tour over potential antitrust violations. All of the sudden, the PGA Tour’s monopoly is under attack, and the future of professional golf is up in the air. Fueled by the mass appeal of superstars such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, the PGA Tour has long been the dominant global showcase...

July 01, 2022

Understanding the Changing World of Telemedicine

The COVID-19 pandemic created tremendous stresses on the American healthcare delivery system and surfaced some major gaps that need to be addressed. But one of the more intriguing impacts was the sharp rise in the use of telemedicine, which enabled patients to consult with their healthcare providers from remote locations. More than two years after the start of the pandemic, an American Medical Association survey in...

June 27, 2022

4 Key Questions for Employers to Determine Paid Vacation and PTO Legal Obligations

The summer months have arrived and so has the annual vacation season for many Americans. Companies across the nation and in every industry will see most of their employees take some time off work between now and Labor Day. Of course, some employers have migrated to a model of “Unlimited PTO” in which employees can ask for time off whenever they need it throughout the year. This approach has delivered mixed...

June 20, 2022

The Price of Putin’s War: How Sanctions Exemptions Are Issued to Avoid Collateral Damage

On June 2 nd , the Biden Administration announced a fresh new round of sanctions on Russia in the latest attempt to punish the Russian government for its invasion of Ukraine. “The United States and our allies and partners are committed to supporting Ukraine and ensuring the Russian government feels the compounding effects of our actions,” said the White House statement . Severe economic sanctions were...

June 06, 2022

State Legislators Step Up Efforts To Deal With Rising Healthcare Staffing Shortages

On May 23, 2022, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded a national alarm about the urgent need to address a systemic healthcare problem in America. We must come to grips with a surge in health worker burnout and resignations, he warned, or the consequences will be dramatic for all Americans in the next decade. “The nation’s health depends on the well-being of our health workforce,” he said....

June 02, 2022

8 Keys for Health Plans to Satisfy Data Privacy Rules

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights made headlines last month when it issued a Request for Information (RFI) , seeking input from the public on how the HIPAA Rules — specifically the HIPAA Privacy Rule — could be modified. The announcement noted that the original HIPAA Rules were developed to protect individuals’ health information privacy and security, while...

May 16, 2022

How to Build a Mature Corporate Compliance Program

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) relies on the Justice Manual to guide prosecutors through specific factors they should consider in conducting an investigation of a company, determining whether to bring charges, and negotiating pleas or other agreements. Among the key factors they are told to evaluate is “the adequacy and effectiveness of the corporation’s compliance program at the time of the offense...

April 29, 2022

Tips for Corporate Legal Departments Working Without Big Budgets

Corporate legal departments of all sizes are restructuring their costs and rethinking their budget priorities to respond to anticipated changes in demand this year. According to the Association of Corporate Counsel’s annual survey , 45% of chief legal officers expect to hire more personnel in 2022 compared to last year in order to improve internal client satisfaction with the department’s delivery of legal...

April 12, 2022

How Corporate Legal Departments Can Improve Staff Retention

The Great Resignation, that labor market phenomenon in which workers began leaving their jobs in record numbers over the past two years, continues in full swing. Nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in February 2022, CNBC.com reported , as favorable employment conditions offer ample opportunities for workers to take their careers to new employers. This social trend is playing out with even greater frequency...

March 31, 2022

Closing the Gender Pay Gap: State and Local Legislative Efforts Underway to Increase Wage Equity

By Rich Ehisen A January 2022 report from the National Partnership for Women & Families found that women in the United States are paid 83 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to an annual gender wage gap of $10,435 on the median pay for full-time workers. The gap is even more pronounced for women of color, with Black women earning 64 cents on the dollar, Latinas just 57 cents, and Asian American and Pacific...

March 21, 2022

5 Key Events for GCs to Attend in the Year Ahead

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of nearly all in-person professional events in 2020 and 2021, but early data suggests that we’re seeing a gradual rebound in 2022. The B2B Events Industry Outlook survey found that 50% of professional service providers expect to increase their participation at in-person events in 2022 and 53% project an increase in attendance at their industry’s key events this...

March 15, 2022

Preparing for a Storm: Crisis Management Checklist for In-House Counsel

A common refrain cited by public relations veterans is that there are only two types of companies: those that are in a storm right now and those that are heading for one. But you can have more confidence in your organization’s ability to weather a storm if you have done the right advance planning and have the right navigation tools in your hands to help steer the ship. Of course, there are a wide variety of potential...

March 04, 2022

6 Anti-Bribery Considerations for ESG Investors

The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues continues to accelerate. One of the primary drivers that is fueling this sustained attention to ESG tracking and reporting is the fact that both institutional and retail investors are increasingly seeking to make socially responsible investments. For example, a recent survey of general counsel by the Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University...

February 28, 2022

The Evolving Role of Law Firm Library Support and Services in the Digital Era

By Carolyn Bach | Sr. Manager, Knowledge & Research Program The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a great opportunity for law firm library support and services teams. With firms suddenly thrust into an entirely remote working environment, the visibility of the law firm library department was raised, and the importance of properly resourcing this mission-critical function was rediscovered. In response to this evolving...