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In-house legal teams 'breathe sigh of relief'
Law Society welcomes dual regulation decision from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
In-house set for growth in Australia
Australian companies predicted to reduce outsourcing legal work and demand more relevant industry experience, according to new report.
Dyson legal chief to move to new head office in Singapore
General counsel one of two top positions moving as British appliance maker relocates hq to Asia, citing product demand rather than Brexit.
Around the house
In a busy week of moves around the house, general counsel takes the La-Z-Boy legal seat as retiree puts his feet up.
Huawei founder says company would refuse sharing user secrets
Silent to date on government scrutiny, Huawei chief clarifies the firm's legal response to speculation about confidential data.
'Flying blind' legal departments lack strategic plan, says survey
Nealry half of legal departments don't have a formal operations strategy and need better metrics and review steps, says Xakia global survey.
Forecast highlights issues for counsel in the year ahead
Crowell & Moring 2019 Litigation Forecast aims to equip counsel to build litigation war room and leverage technology to develop case strategy.
Around the house
Internal succession planning seems to be in the air the start of this year, as a number of internal promotions are highlighted around the house.
In-house leader jumps over the desk in IBM Red Hat deal
In-house counsel will continue to work on the IBM-Red Hat deal, but now from the other side of the desk as Hogan Lovells hires their client.
In-house lawyers braced for new gender legislation
Legislators introduce harassment training requirements in 2019 for companies with California employees, push for more women on boards.
And the award for 'corrupt actor of the year' goes to….
Not Hollywood but to Danske Bank's leaders and lawyers, first company to be named 'corrupt actor of the year' by crime reporting group.
Patchwork laws and constant requests frustrate companies, says cio
Goldman Sachs' top cybersecurity official argues too many regulators are taking resources away from cybersecurity teams.
81 percent of legal departments unprepared for digitalisation
Eight in 10 corporate legal departments are unprepared to support their organizations' digital initiatives, according to Gartner Inc.
Principles aim to improve corporate governance standards
New code for private companies launched to provide framework to help meet legal requirements and promote long term success.
Around the house
The boss's daughter takes a top legal slot, but all above board.
In-house counsel need better insurance law knowledge
Lack of knowledge is leaving in-house counsel and their companies dangerously exposed and risking negligence, warns insurance chief.
In-house counsel face increasing pressure on resources
Legal departments recognise increasing need for collaboration and integration within the organisation, says report.
Ex-Ford executives on torture and kidnapping charges
Argentina court sentences two executives to prison, but victims' lawyer suggests Ford company had direct control and criminal culpability.
Around the house
Among the new appointments this week, a law practice chairman takes an unexpected journey with Tesla.
NLRB general counsel comments may spark arbitration changes
Companies may have to look out for significant changes to employee arbitration agreements after general counsel comments, says attorney.
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