Guide for In-House Counsel: Practical Resource to Cutting-Edge Issues - Leslie Ann Berkoff

Guide for In-House Counsel: Practical Resource to Cutting-Edge Issues Leslie Ann Berkoff ISBN 9781641053945

In-house counsel are frequently tasked with analyzing complex legal issues, providing guidance, and making decisions—often simultaneously—across multiple areas of a corporation’s operations. As the legal landscape continues to evolve alongside technological advancements and shifting workplace challenges, staying current on emerging issues is essential. Guide for In-House Counsel: Practical Resource to Cutting-Edge Issues offers practical guidance to help in-house counsel navigate these daily challenges effectively. Each chapter addresses key topics within a specific area of the law and highlights actionable practice pointers throughout.

This Guide covers the most pressing and contemporary issues facing in-house counsel today, including:

• Understanding attorney-client privilege in the corporate context—who holds the privilege and how it applies to in-house counsel

• Conducting corporate internal investigations, including matters related to employment, cybersecurity, corruption, and more

• Performing thorough and compliant sexual harassment investigations

• Preparing both the company and yourself for mediation and arbitration

• Addressing cybersecurity and data privacy challenges

• Understanding the impact of an automatic stay in corporate proceedings

• Managing class actions and practical considerations for handling such cases

• Navigating intellectual property issues, including trademarks, service marks, and patents

• And much more

Additionally, the Guide identifies critical considerations for selecting appropriate outside counsel or experts, equipping in-house attorneys to collaborate effectively and strategically. By providing both insight and practical tools, this resource enables counsel to address legal challenges confidently and optimize outcomes for their organizations.

Guide for In-House Counsel: Practical Resource to Cutting-Edge Issues Leslie Ann Berkoff ISBN 9781641053945, 978-1641053945 & 9781641053952

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Leslie Ann Berkoff