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Practice basics Steven L. Lovett.
Series Corporate counsel guidesEditor: Chicago, Illinois American Bar Association, Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division [2013]Edición: First editionDescripción: xvi, 393 pages illustrations 23 cmTipo de contenido:- 9781614388289 (print : alk. paper)
- 1614388288 (print : alk. paper)
- KF 1425 .L69 2013
Contenidos:
An introduction : "so you're a what?" -- Core underpinnings : your id, ego, and superego at work -- Starting your job : "what did I just jump into?" -- The legal department : "where is my office?" -- areas of practice : "it's a wonderful life!" -- Risk management : pin the tail on the right donkey -- Resources : "would you like to use a lifeline?"
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A lawyer must understand the basics which underpin the role of practicing as a corporate lawyer. This essential resource will illuminate those underpinnings to identify, develop, and discuss strategies for acclimating to this unique area of law, including: Defining Your Role Starting Your Job The Legal Department Areas of Practice Risk Management and much, much more This concise and rigorous primer provides a framework for a long-lasting career and client relationship. It's perfect for anyone practicing law as general counsel."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction : "so you're a what?" -- Core underpinnings : your id, ego, and superego at work -- Starting your job : "what did I just jump into?" -- The legal department : "where is my office?" -- areas of practice : "it's a wonderful life!" -- Risk management : pin the tail on the right donkey -- Resources : "would you like to use a lifeline?"
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- Acknowledgments(p. ix)
- Preface(p. xi)
- Chapter 1 An Introduction-"So You're A What?"(p. 1)
- §1.1 Defining Your Role(p. 2)
- §1.1.1 Defining General Counsel(p. 5)
- §1.1.2 Defining In-House Counsel(p. 20)
- §1.1.3 Defining Outside Corporate Counsel(p. 33)
- §1.1.4 Your Employment Contract(p. 39)
- §1.2 A Few Words Before You Roll Up Your Sleeves(p. 49)
- Chapter 2 Core Underpinnings-Your ID, Ego, and Superego At Work(p. 59)
- §2.1 Laying a Foundation of Value(p. 62)
- §2.1.1 Corporate Structure and Corporate Counsel(p. 63)
- §2.1.2 Who Is Your Client?(p. 69)
- §2.1.3 Perplexing Privilege Problems(p. 78)
- §2.1.4 Understanding Your Company's Culture(p. 88)
- §2.2 Educating The Client-Revising and Improving Expectations(p. 95)
- Chapter 3 Starting Your Job-"What Did I Just Jump Into?"(p. 109)
- §3.1 New Ventures(p. 113)
- §3.1.1 Basic Formation Issues(p. 114)
- §3.1.2 Funding Issues-Let the Gaines Begin!(p. 117)
- §3.1.3 Initial Intellectual-Property Issues(p. 119)
- §3.1.4 Regulatory, Certification, Licensing, and Insurance Concerns(p. 122)
- §3.1.5 Employment Issues(p. 127)
- §3.2 Ongoing Business Concerns(p. 130)
- §3.2.1 Identifying Issues, Goals, and Competitors(p. 131)
- §3.2.2 The Industry-Taking the Temperature(p. 134)
- §3.2.3 Introductions-After the Party Has Already Started(p. 136)
- §3.2.4 Incremental Adjustments-Forming a Plan(p. 139)
- §3.3 Transitions and Things That Go Bump In The Night(p. 143)
- §3.3.1 The Five Ws of Initial Assessment(p. 146)
- §3.3.2 Adapt and Overcome(p. 147)
- §3.3.3 Know the Players, Know the Game(p. 149)
- §3.3.4 Transition Plans(p. 151)
- §3.3 J Exit Strategies(p. 164)
- Chapter 4 The Legal Department-"Where Is My Office?"(p. 171)
- §4.1 What Is a Legal Department?(p. 175)
- §4.1.1 Resources-"What's in the Pantry?"(p. 177)
- §4.1.2 Personnel-Diplomacy at Work(p. 180)
- §4.1.3 Tasks-"Get 'Er Done"(p. 186)
- §4.1.4 Access-How Far Open Is Your Door?(p. 189)
- §4.2 Planning and Budgets(p. 193)
- §4.2.1 Assess, Acclimate, and Aspire(p. 194)
- §4.2.2 The Balance Sheet-Pens, Pencils, and Legal Pads(p. 197)
- §4.2.3 Reporting(p. 199)
- §4.3 Managing Others: The World's _?_ Boss(p. 202)
- §4.3.1 Lawyers(p. 205)
- §4.3.2 Paralegals and Support Personnel(p. 207)
- §4.3.3 Consultants(p. 209)
- §4.3.4 Outside Counsel-The Other Lawyers(p. 211)
- §4.4 Multiple Divisions(p. 213)
- Chapter 5 Areas of Practice-"It's a Wonderful Life!"(p. 219)
- §5.1 Employment and Labor Law(p. 222)
- §5.1.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 223)
- §5.1.2 Hire 'Em, Fire 'Em, and Everything in Between(p. 224)
- §5.1.3 The Manual(p. 226)
- §5.1.4 Employment Contracts(p. 228)
- §5.2 Contract and Transactional Law(p. 229)
- §5.2.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 231)
- §5.2.2 The Four Corners of the Document(p. 232)
- §5.2.3 Support, Support, Support(p. 234)
- §5.3 Regulations, Compliance, and Investigations(p. 236)
- §5.3.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 240)
- §5.3.2 Know the Law(p. 242)
- §5.3.3 Policies and Procedures(p. 244)
- §5.3.4 Working with the Internal (or External) Auditor(p. 247)
- §5.3.5 Conducting the Internal Investigation *(p. 248)
- §5.4 Governance and Corporate Ethics(p. 253)
- §5.4.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 254)
- §5.4.2 Know the Law(p. 255)
- §5.4.3 Beyond Compliance-Conducting Business(p. 257)
- §5.4.4 What Is the Ethical Culture?-Defining Risks(p. 258)
- §5.5 Intellectual Property(p. 259)
- §5.5.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 260)
- §5.5.2 A Commodity or a Tool?(p. 262)
- §5.5.3 Who Owns What?-The Basics(p. 263)
- §5.5.4 State, Federal, and International TP(p. 264)
- §5.6 Litigation(p. 265)
- §5.6.1 Who Are Your Internal Connections?(p. 267)
- §5.6.2 Evaluating the Case-The Linchpin(p. 269)
- §5.6.3 In-House Capabilities(p. 271)
- §5.6.4 Outside Specialists-The "Henhouse"(p. 273)
- §5.7 Other Support Services-"In Case You Are Not Busy Enough ..."(p. 276)
- §5.7.1 Insurance(p. 276)
- §5.7.2 Subsidiary and Franchise Issues(p. 277)
- §5.7.3 Legislation and Lobbying(p. 278)
- §5.7.4 Public Relations and the Media(p. 279)
- §5.7.5 Valuations and Securities (More Regulations)(p. 280)
- §5.7.6 Tax(p. 280)
- §5.7.7 Multinational Companies(p. 281)
- Chapter 6 Risk Management-Pin the Tail on the Right Donkey(p. 295)
- §6.1 Risk and Crisis Management-Combat Triage(p. 300)
- §6.2 Proactive Procedures and Allocation-Prepared for Disaster(p. 304)
- §6.3 Minimizing Error Rates-The Six Sigma Attorney(p. 309)
- §6.4 Potential Liabilities-The Usual Suspects(p. 311)
- §6.4.1 Government Regulators and Industry Oversight(p. 312)
- §6.4.2 Consumers
- §6.4.3 Employees and Contractors(p. 326)
- §6.4.4 Officers, Directors, and Shareholders(p. 337)
- §6.4.5 You-"Thou wretched, rash, intruding fool."(p. 345)
- Chapter 7 Resources-"Would You Like To Use A Lifeline?"(p. 355)
- §7.1 Networking with Peers(p. 358)
- §7.2 Nightstand Reading(p. 360)
- §7.2.1 Chapter 1: An Introduction(p. 361)
- §7.2.2 Chapter 2: Core Underpinnings(p. 362)
- §7.2.3 Chapter 3: Starting Your Job(p. 363)
- §1.2.4 Chapter 4: The Legal Department(p. 365)
- §1.2.5 Chapter 5: Areas of Practice(p. 365)
- §1.2.6 Chapter 6: Risk Management(p. 370)
- Index(p. 373)
- About the Author(p. 393)