Last month, the international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski published the fifth edition of its annual litigation trends survey. It is the largest survey of its kind – providing valuable insights from 358 in-house counselors in the U.S. and UK on what are likely to be the most significant sources of corporate litigation in the coming year. The survey results confirm the old adage that the more things change, the more they stay the same. For ... Read More

In all of my dealings with corporate general counsels over the years, I’ve learned that the most effective and talented of the bunch share one common quality – the ability to anticipate legal and business issues lurking around the corner and thus limit exposure. These counselors have their fingers on the pulse. And as such, they offer their bosses in the boardroom and C-Suite what they often need most – a glimpse at what’s next. Ten ... Read More

Yesterday, the September issue of Levick’s monthly e-newsletter, High Stakes, was published and I’d like to invite all the readers of Bulletproof to check it out. This month’s focus is on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the communications strategies that can diminish the impact of an investigation or keep an international company out of hot water all together. With the number of FCPA prosecutions carried out by the U.S. government doubling between 2006 and 2007 – ... Read More