There are two interesting items for corporate counsel who are sometimes pressed into service as PR advisor (or worse, spokesperson). The first is from the Center for Media and Democracy, which details a short history (with a definite slant) of … [Continue reading]
Chiquita and Columbia
Chiquita Brands announced last week an agreement with the US Department of Justice regarding "protection payments" made in Columbia by a former subsidiary: In 2003, Chiquita voluntarily disclosed to the Department of Justice that its former … [Continue reading]
The Wired GC: Naming Names
It's time to leave the days of an anonymous Wired GC behind. The new venture I've been working on for the past few months is emerging from stealth mode. It's Lexvista Partners, an advisory firm focused on improving corporate legal perfomance. … [Continue reading]
SarbOx, Buffett-Style
At yesterday's Capital Markets Competitiveness conference hosted by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, there was a chance for many to speak, including the Oracle from Omaha. The Toronto Star summarized some of the proceedings, including these … [Continue reading]
33 and a Third
The Wall Street Journal (via the Baltimore Sun) has an interesting look at contingency fees at large corporate law firms. The featured firm is Faegre & Benson, who represented fishermen in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case. Last year, a federal … [Continue reading]
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