Counsel to Counsel MagazineBased upon the successful forum series, Counsel to Counsel magazine focuses on current issues and practical approaches in corporate legal services, offering cutting-edge benchmarking information and timely insights from in-house counsel and their trusted legal advisers worldwide. If you are interested in contributing editorial content to Counsel to Counsel magazine, or would like to receive issues by email, send an email to counseltocounselmag@martindale.com. From the Current IssueMoving Beyond the Billable Hour: NEC Corporation of America and Duane Morris LLP
In-house counsel are constantly beating the drum about their desire to build long-term relationships with outside counsel that are based on trust, good communication and mutually beneficial economics. And sometimes, law firms listen. That has been the case with NEC Corporation of America and the attorneys at Duane Morris LLP. Read more... Best Practices: On-Boarding the Board
Situation: In the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era, many companies are increasing the independence and efficacy of their boards by bringing in "fresh blood". While new directors add needed expertise and perspective, they may have little or no experience in how to function effectively as a board member. Training is critical to helping these board members understand the company's business and hastening their ability to add value on a long- and short-term basis. Read more... From Past IssuesResponding Rapidly as Inspections and Recalls Rise
From spinach and fresh ginger to meat and dairy products, highly publicized food product recalls have created a public perception of an unsafe food supply and inadequate regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have responded. Read more... Best Practices: Bankruptcy Preference Defense - Analyzing Your Options
Situation: In an effort to treat all creditors equally, the Bankruptcy Code permits the debtor-in-possession, trustee or other party acting on behalf of the bankruptcy estate to recover from creditors certain payments made on or within 90 days before the bankruptcy filing. In a large case, there are typically hundreds of potentially preferential payments, and opposing counsel rarely can examine all of them closely. Read more...
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