General Counsel Resources

Resources - In House Legal Counsel

August 31, 2009

Legal Outsourcing - A Non-Traditional Approach for Fast-Growing & Mid-Sized Companies


These days just about any business function can be outsourced.  When it comes to legal services, most companies have historically outsourced their legal work to law firms well before outsourcing became popular. But as hourly rates have skyrocketed ($400 - $800 in some market... Click here.

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August 17, 2009

Strategies for Reducing Legal Expenses


In the current financial crisis, most companies are focused on cost cutting in order to survive. Those that do it successfully will emerge stronger and in a better competitive position.  ... Click here.

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August 14, 2009

Prudent Governance Practices in Troubled Times


The directors, as well as the senior officers of every corporation have specific duties with respect to identifying and managing the risks associated with the business activities of the corpora... Click here.

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August 14, 2009

Responsibilities of Corporate Directors


The overall responsibilities of the board of directors have been succinctly described in various editions of the Corporate Director's Guidebook prepared and revised from time-to-time by the Committee on Corporate Laws of the ABA Section of Business Law.... Click here.

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August 10, 2009

Legal Strategies Every CEO Should Know


http://www.sideroad.com/Management/business-planning-legal.html   ... Click here.


July 10, 2009

Tips for Dealing with Union Organizing Activity


No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, there is no denying that the Obama administration is decidedly pro-union. Most visibly, the administration forced Chrysler into deal granting a UAW trust fund 55% control of the auto company.... Click here.

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