Author: Sterling Miller
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One goal set out in my sample legal department goals for 2015 was to increase efficiency (and reduce costs) in the legal department. One of…
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Whether you run a small team of seven or you are in charge of a sprawling international-based 200+ legal department, you will need to have…
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Continuing with the theme of goal setting for the in-house legal department and my sample goals (see January 8 post), this week I will focus…
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As I mentioned in my last post (January 8), over the next few weeks I will dive deeper into some of the sample department “goals”…
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The beginning of any calendar year is always busy with key administrative tasks for an in-house legal department. My next several posts will deal with such…
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A common complaint you will hear as in-house counsel is “Why does it take so long for you guys to review my contract?” (Second only…
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It’s hard to recall a more disconcerting feeling than getting a copy of a lawsuit filed against your company. If you have no experience with…
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As in-house counsel, you already know that poorly drafted documents, especially emails, can hurt your company, e.g., M&A deals can get derailed or litigation extended. You can…
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As we head into the holiday season, this is the perfect time to give your anti-bribery program a health check. For those in the U.S.,…
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Whether you are new to the in-house department or a long-term veteran, the General Counsel or just a basic contract lawyer, there are a number…