Indispensable counsel [[electronic resource] ] : the chief legal officer in the new reality / / E. Norman Veasey, Christine T. Di Guglielmo |
Autore | Veasey E. Norman |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
Disciplina | 346.73/06642 |
Altri autori (Persone) | Di GuglielmoChristine T |
Soggetto topico |
Corporate lawyers - United States
Lawyers - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-59527-2
9786613625106 0-19-987529-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Who Is "The" Chief Legal Officer?; Who Is the Intended Audience?; 1. The General Counsel's Challenges in the New Reality; A. The Landscape; B. Key Characteristics of the General Counsel Position; 1. The "Interesting" Aspect; 2. The "Multifaceted" Aspect; 3. The "Lonely" Aspect; 4. The "Perilous" Aspect; C. Dealing with the New Reality; 1. New Laws and Prescriptive Regulatory Attitudes; 2. The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 and Its Impact on Corporate Governance; 3. Whistleblower Incentives and Protection
4. New Challenges Beyond the Horizon D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel's Challenges in the New Reality; 2. Evolution of the Role of General Counsel; A. Historical Perspective; B. Modern Reality; C. Key Takeaways on the Evolution of the Role of General Counsel; 3. The General Counsel on the Balance Beam; A. The Many Hats Worn by the Modern General Counsel; B. The Lonely Middle: Relationships with Senior Management and the Board; 1. Independence and Courage; 2. Hiring, Firing, and Reporting Lines; 3. Financial Dependence on a Single Client; 4. Partnering with the Management Team 5. Bridging the Gap: The General Counsel and the Board C. Other Relationships; 1. Relationships with Investors; 2. Government Relations; 3. Media Relations; D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel on the Balance Beam; 4. The General Counsel Leading the Charge; A. Establishing and Maintaining a Legal and Ethical Culture; B. Ethics and Professional Conduct Rules Governing In-House Counsel; 1. State Rules of Professional Conduct; 2. SEC Rules for Lawyers Involved in Public Company Filings; C. Demonstrating Openness and Community Involvement; 1. Corporate Citizenship; 2. Diversity; 3. Pro Bono D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Leading the Ethical Charge 5. Advising the Board on Corporate Law and Other Laws; A. Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Under State Law; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of Fiduciary Duty; 3. Standards of Conduct and Standards of Liability; 4. The Business Judgment Rule; 5. Enhanced Scrutiny; B. The CLO's Advice on Other Laws and Issues; 1. Other Laws; 2. Other Issues; C. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Advising on Corporate Law and Other Issues; 6. Managing the Legal Department; A. Need for Adequate Resources B. Compartmentalization and Decentralization C. Global Challenges; D. Working Within the Law Department Budget; 1. Keeping Work In-House; 2. Managing Outside Costs; 3. Increasing Recoveries; 4. Litigation Financing; E. Choosing Outside Counsel; F. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Managing the Legal Department; 7. The General Counsel in the Crosshairs: Exposure to Sanctions, Prosecution, and Liability; A. Conceptualizing the Role: The General Counsel as Advocate, Gatekeeper, or Persuasive Counselor; B. Reporting up and Reporting out C. Understanding the Risks: Types of Liability Exposure Confronting In-House Counsel |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461672503321 |
Veasey E. Norman | ||
Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Indispensable counsel [[electronic resource] ] : the chief legal officer in the new reality / / E. Norman Veasey, Christine T. Di Guglielmo |
Autore | Veasey E. Norman |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
Disciplina | 346.73/06642 |
Altri autori (Persone) | Di GuglielmoChristine T |
Soggetto topico |
Corporate lawyers - United States
Lawyers - United States |
ISBN |
1-280-59527-2
9786613625106 0-19-987529-4 |
Classificazione | LAW000000LAW022000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Who Is "The" Chief Legal Officer?; Who Is the Intended Audience?; 1. The General Counsel's Challenges in the New Reality; A. The Landscape; B. Key Characteristics of the General Counsel Position; 1. The "Interesting" Aspect; 2. The "Multifaceted" Aspect; 3. The "Lonely" Aspect; 4. The "Perilous" Aspect; C. Dealing with the New Reality; 1. New Laws and Prescriptive Regulatory Attitudes; 2. The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 and Its Impact on Corporate Governance; 3. Whistleblower Incentives and Protection
4. New Challenges Beyond the Horizon D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel's Challenges in the New Reality; 2. Evolution of the Role of General Counsel; A. Historical Perspective; B. Modern Reality; C. Key Takeaways on the Evolution of the Role of General Counsel; 3. The General Counsel on the Balance Beam; A. The Many Hats Worn by the Modern General Counsel; B. The Lonely Middle: Relationships with Senior Management and the Board; 1. Independence and Courage; 2. Hiring, Firing, and Reporting Lines; 3. Financial Dependence on a Single Client; 4. Partnering with the Management Team 5. Bridging the Gap: The General Counsel and the Board C. Other Relationships; 1. Relationships with Investors; 2. Government Relations; 3. Media Relations; D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel on the Balance Beam; 4. The General Counsel Leading the Charge; A. Establishing and Maintaining a Legal and Ethical Culture; B. Ethics and Professional Conduct Rules Governing In-House Counsel; 1. State Rules of Professional Conduct; 2. SEC Rules for Lawyers Involved in Public Company Filings; C. Demonstrating Openness and Community Involvement; 1. Corporate Citizenship; 2. Diversity; 3. Pro Bono D. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Leading the Ethical Charge 5. Advising the Board on Corporate Law and Other Laws; A. Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Under State Law; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of Fiduciary Duty; 3. Standards of Conduct and Standards of Liability; 4. The Business Judgment Rule; 5. Enhanced Scrutiny; B. The CLO's Advice on Other Laws and Issues; 1. Other Laws; 2. Other Issues; C. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Advising on Corporate Law and Other Issues; 6. Managing the Legal Department; A. Need for Adequate Resources B. Compartmentalization and Decentralization C. Global Challenges; D. Working Within the Law Department Budget; 1. Keeping Work In-House; 2. Managing Outside Costs; 3. Increasing Recoveries; 4. Litigation Financing; E. Choosing Outside Counsel; F. Key Takeaways for the General Counsel in Managing the Legal Department; 7. The General Counsel in the Crosshairs: Exposure to Sanctions, Prosecution, and Liability; A. Conceptualizing the Role: The General Counsel as Advocate, Gatekeeper, or Persuasive Counselor; B. Reporting up and Reporting out C. Understanding the Risks: Types of Liability Exposure Confronting In-House Counsel |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789936503321 |
Veasey E. Norman | ||
Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, c2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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