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Leaders in 50 Metropolitan Areas
More than 2,000 directors of public corporations ranked law firms in 50 metropolitan areas around the U.S. as part of Corporate Board Member 's fourth annual survey. Plus: Picks of the Hire Powers |
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Lessons of the Scandal Trials
As criminal prosecutions mount, board members must tighten controls to protect themselves and others. These eight tips can help you avoid trouble. Plus: When is Bad Behavior Criminal? What Directors are Doing Differently |
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The SEC's Top Cop is Watching You
Enforcement chief Stephen Cutler says directors should show healthy skepticism and continually challenge and question management in high-risk areas. Or else... |
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What We Need from Our Lawyers. What We Don't
Watch your language, counselor, and get to the point. Board members say they’re tired of waffling, rambling, and gobbledygook legalese. |
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Moves to Make if Your Lose Your Lawyer
When your company’s law firm merges or folds—or the attorney everyone depends on moves to a new home—you’ll encounter dozens of problems. But there’s opportunity too. Plus: Cleaning Up the Brobeck Mess |
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The 10 Trickiest Legal Challenges for Directors Today
Board members must navigate an ever more dangerous legal minefield, from dealing with stiffer standards of compliance to getting tough with CEOs. Some of the sharpest legal minds in the business rank and analyze the potential pitfalls. |