Best Jackson Corporate Law Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Say "No" Ask How: Developing a Team in The Legal Department Kate Dugan Energizer 41:27

1d ago41:27

41:27

Struggling with managing or developing a legal team? Unsure how to set effective goals and keep your team motivated? Feeling drained? Fear not! Kate Dugan, General Counsel of Energizer, joins The Legal Department to energize your approach to legal team management. In this episode, Kate shares her strategies for creating impactful Individual Develop…

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Wellness In The Legal Department: Janet Thompson Jackson, CEO Paraplu Wellness And Founder Of The Well-Law App 43:28

8d ago43:28

43:28

Attorney wellness seems like a trend, but until recently, lawyers had few obvious resources to deal with stress and burnout from this challenging career. Law professor and wellness coach Janet Thompson Jackson is working to change that. A pivotal experience with a struggling law student opened her eyes to the urgent need for better wellness support…

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How To Build An Advocacy Practice In The Legal Department: Chad Golder General Counsel, The American Hospital Association 37:11

15d ago37:11

37:11

Think you're too busy managing legal work to get involved in public policy? Think again. In this episode, Chad Golder, General Counsel of the American Hospital Association, shares why it's important for lawyers (especially in-house counsel) to develop relationships with trade associations and share their company's perspectives with policy makers. A…

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Do You Want To Be A GC? Taking The Next Step In The Legal Department: Julie Kinch And Deborah Solmor Ready Set GC 46:26

23d ago46:26

46:26

The General Counsel role is the brass ring in the in-house career. How do you know if you want it? In this episode, veteran GCs Julie Kinch and Deborah Solmor share their insights on the General Counsel role—what makes it unique compared to other in-house positions and how to know if it's right for you. They describe how the GC role is different th…

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C-Suite Series: How to Partner with the CIO and IT Sarah Richardson This Week Health 38:45

1M ago38:45

38:45

Are you tired of the friction between IT and Legal? In this episode of The Legal Department podcast, Sarah Richardson of This Week Health, shares her insights on what the CIO wants in a GC partner. Discover how IT and Legal can become strategic allies, collaborating on everything from cybersecurity to vendor negotiations. Learn about the importance…

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NSFW? Emojis and The Legal Department: Eric Goldman Professor, University of Santa Clara School of Law 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

A "Thumbs Up" might seem like a harmless response to a text message, but it turns out it might not be so safe for work after all. In this episode, Professor Eric Goldman delves into the legal implications of emojis and how they can influence the outcome of a case. He offers valuable tips on handling discovery when emojis are critical evidence and e…

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C-Suite Series: What The CFO Wants In The Legal Department Kevin Rubin, CFO BetterUp 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

The CFO is one of the most important partners for the General Counsel. To maximize this relationship, legal teams must understand the CFO's priorities. In this C-suite conversation with Kevin Rubin, CFO of BetterUp, discover how in-house counsel can deliver tangible value to the finance function. Learn to position legal as a strategic partner, effe…

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The Goldilocks Of Authentic Communication In The Legal Department: Dina Denham Smith, Cognitas Consulting 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

These days, we're expected to bring our "whole selves" to work, right? Well, not always. Leaders often find themselves in an "authenticity paradox" where they are expected to share just the "right" amount with their teams, peers and leadership. Executive Coach Dina Denham Smith says that this emotional labor is taxing on leaders, especially lawyers…

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Level Up And Hold On: Leading The Legal Department Of A Start Up To IPO: Eric Lentell Archer Aviation 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

Hold on tight! The Legal Department is going on a wild ride of acquisitions, IPOs, and spinouts with Eric Lentell, General Counsel of Archer Aviation. At the start of Eric's legal career, the GC informed him that the company had been sold and he no longer had a job. Since that first role, he has ridden the roller coaster at companies like Fitbit, D…

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Level Up Your Negotiation Skills And Ask for More With Alex Carter Professor, Columbia Law School And Author Ask For More 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

Negotiation skills are fundamental for lawyers, but how many of us really know what it takes to get the most out of a mediation? Alex Carter, Professor and Director of the Mediation Center at Columbia Law School, mediator, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "Ask for More," shares her insights on negotiation and how to succeed i…

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What's Next: Career Transitions In The Legal Department - Michelle Banks Barker Gilmore 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

Michelle Banks has "been there, done that" in The Legal Department. The former General Counsel of The Gap led a global legal and compliance team for the largest specialty retailers in the U.S. Now, she's an executive coach, helping other in-house lawyers navigate their roles. In this conversation, Michelle shares advice on how to position yourself …

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C-Suite Series: How to Move from The Legal Department into the Business: Michelle Johnson-Tidjani CAO, CommonSpirit Health 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

Tired of being "just a lawyer"? If you're thinking about moving from the legal department into a business role, this episode is for you. Michelle Johnson-Tidjani served for years as General Counsel of Henry Ford Health and before that at top healthcare companies such as The Cleveland Clinic and Tenet Healthcare. With a true passion for learning the…

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C-Suite Series: How to Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer/CHRO Jim Dunn LD Human Capital Consulting 35:33

3M ago35:33

35:33

Forget the stereotype of lawyers toiling away in isolation. Buckle up, legal eagles, because you're about to become strategic partners with the C-suite! This episode of C-Suite dives deep with Jim Dunn, CEO and President of LD Human Capital Consulting. Jim pulls back the curtain on the Chief Human Resources Officer role, offering a treasure trove o…

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Own Your Own Professional Development: Sapna Pandya Red Bull 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

Sapna Pandya is executive vice president and general counsel of Red Bull North America--one of the most iconic beverage companies. But the company is much more than that, covering media, events, marketing, and distribution. Pandya's team provides legal support for this complex business. In this episode, Sapna shares how to foster a culture of profe…

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Level-Up Contracting In The Legal Department With Laura Fredrick 38:47

4M ago38:47

38:47

Contracting is the "meat and potatoes" of in-house practice, but sometimes it seems to lack sizzle, yet Laura Fredrick disagrees. She's so passionate about contracting that she founded How to Contract, a contract training business focused on helping lawyers and in-house contract teams learn real-world contracting skills. Laura is no stranger to in-…

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Level-Up Ethics And Compliance By Putting People First: Jen Brewer, ActivisionBlizzard 42:41

4M ago42:41

42:41

Activision's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Jen Brewer is in The Legal Department to share her experience leading a global ethics and compliance function. An award-winning corporate governance and compliance professional, Jen led a cultural transformation at Activision Blizzard and engaged 140+ "heroes" in the company to promote a culture of o…

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Leading Teams In The Legal Department: Michele Mollkoy Cottage Health 36:35

4M ago36:35

36:35

From the first day of law school, you were trained to be the one with the answer, with little to no training about working on a team. But in the workforce, you should work with others, and as the saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." In this episode of The Legal Department, change management consultant…

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Prioritize Happiness: Building Effective Outside Counsel Relationships: Tim Reimers Sheppard Mullin 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

Prioritize happiness is not the advice you'd expect from a real estate partner in Big Law. But Tim Reimers isn't In the average bear. In this episode of The Legal Department, we talk about how to build a mutually beneficial relationship with outside counsel and how in-house counsel and GC's can set the tone in deals to keep the team focused on the …

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How Big Law Is Helping Develop The Legal Department: Joe Glynias Husch Blackwell 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

ICYMI, there's a sea change happening at law firms. Progressive firms like Husch Blackwell are recognizing that law practice isn't a one-size-fits-all career. After noticing that colleagues who left the firm for in-house roles were unprepared or maybe didn't find the right fit, Glynias worked with the professional development team led by Sommer Bou…

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Show Me The Money: Understanding Incentive Compensation In The Legal Department: Eric Clark BCWM 36:58

5M ago36:58

36:58

Considering a job with Are you struggling to understand the difference between restricted stock, options and appreciation rights? How should you evaluate a compensation package that includes equity? It all comes down to risk tolerance and timing. Eric Clark, CEO of financial planning firm BCWM is in The Legal Department to demystify these and other…

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Using DEI To Level-Up The Legal Department: Valerie Portillo, Diversity Lab 36:30

5M ago36:30

36:30

Valerie Portillo leads the legal department and law firm integration at Diversity Lab, the organization that pioneered DEI for the legal profession. The Diversity Lab convened a hackathon of legal leaders at Stanford Law School, where the Mansfield Certification was developed. This framework has become "the" standard to measure diversity and inclus…

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How To Land A Seat On A Corporate Board: Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire 50/50 Women On Boards 36:35

6M ago36:35

36:35

In this jam-packed episode, Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, President of 50/50 Women on Boards, pulls back the curtain on what it takes to land a seat on a corporate board. In a conversation tailored specifically for lawyers, Betsy discusses why lawyers need more than governance experience to serve on corporate boards. She shares why building a network o…

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What It Takes To Be A Good Lawyer In The Legal Department: Dana Lira Warner Brothers Discovery 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

The client's definition of “a good lawyer” is different than yours." "Harry Potter's Lawyer" in-house veteran Dana Lira SVP Legal at Warner Brothers Discovery shares tactics for being a good business partner and building relationships with clients. We talk about why communication is one of the hardest "soft skills" to master in-house and how you ca…

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Leadership, Team Building, And Career Pivots In The Legal Department: Scott Becker Becker's Healthcare 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

Scott Becker created a massive media company while working as a lawyer. Over several decades, he and his CEO, Jessica Cole, built Becker's Healthcare, the largest media company focused solely on the healthcare industry. Today, with several daily newsletters, podcasts, conferences, and other events, Scott and Jessica develop an essential community f…

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Network Building Is Essential In The Legal Department: Michael Melcher, Author, Your Invisible Network 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

In this "how to" episode, Michael Melcher, executive coach and author of Your Invisible Network, is in The Legal Department to share strategies for building your network. Relationships are essential to career success and can be a source of joy and fulfillment in life. In Your Invisible Network, Michael says that "relationships are a form of wealth …

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How To Use Legal Operations To Level-Up The Legal Department: Mary O'Carroll Chief Community Officer Ironclad 37:44

6M ago37:44

37:44

If you’re a busy GC and you think you don’t have the time to think about legal operations, then you’re probably the very person who needs it the most. It’s a force multiplier that many GCs don’t know existed. On today's episode of The Legal Department Mary O'Carroll, former director of legal operations for Google, offers the "why" for GCs consideri…

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6 Steps To Make Your Organization Cyber Safe And Future Proof With Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Mayer Brown 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

Are you overwhelmed with worry about looming cyber threats and feel like your organization is a sitting duck? Dominique Shelton Leipzig, a privacy and cybersecurity partner at Mayer Brown, and also one of the world's leading thought leaders in digital privacy and data governance is here to give you a plan of action. On today's episode, Dominique sh…

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Intentional Professional Development In The Legal Department: Scott Westfahl, Director Harvard Law School Executive Education 37:02

7M ago37:02

37:02

Lawyers focus on developing technical skills and learning the law, but few of us spend much time on developing ourselves as leaders or cultivating a network. Scott Westfahl, Professor of Practice and Director of Executive Education at Harvard Law School, is here to tell you that technical skills are only one leg of the stool – to succeed in The Leg…

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What The Legal Department Needs To Know About Appeals: M.C. Sungaila Appellate Specialist 33:13

7M ago33:13

33:13

Litigation management is meat and potatoes for most in-house legal departments, but it's a rare case that goes up on appeal. The stakes are higher in those cases, and you need expert counsel to help navigate the process. Appellate specialist M.C. Sungaila is in The Legal Department to tell you what you need to know. She has appeared before many sta…

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Governance And Executive Comp Under The Golden Arches: Why Relationships Matter In The Legal Department With Chris Weber Of McDonald's 33:34

7M ago33:34

33:34

On this episode of The Legal Department, Chris Weber, Managing General Counsel of the iconic McDonald's corporation underscores again why building strong relationships is crucial to success in-house. Whether he is navigating tough governance issues, working with board members, or advising on executive comp under the Golden Arches, Chris shows why f…

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Crisis Communication And The Legal Department: Anne Marie Malecha CEO Dezenhall Resources 39:14

8M ago39:14

39:14

What do you do when a crisis hits your organization? Anne Marie Malecha, CEO of crisis communications firm Dezenhall Resources, shares tips on how to survive. Starting from aligning internally on the key objectives and using those as a north star to align legal and comms to weather the storm. Anne Marie provides concrete advice on establishing cris…

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You're In The Legal Department, Now What? Building Your Confidence As A GC Deborah Solmor Founder Of Ready Set GC 38:01

8M ago38:01

38:01

Deborah Solmor worked as a litigator at Skadden Arps and later as deputy general counsel and chief compliance officer of a public company. Despite these 20+ years of legal experience, the General Counsel role was "like nothing I had done in my career." Finding few resources for women lawyers new in their GC role, Deborah took the unlikely step of b…

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The Legal Department Fundamentals: Handling #metoo Matters with Allison West Employment Practices 35:50

8M ago35:50

35:50

Employment law matters, especially #metoo complaints and investigations are meat and potatoes for an in-house attorney. In this episode, veteran employment lawyer Allison West shares the fundamentals of workplace investigations. She provides best practices for engaging investigators including how to avoid legal traps, ensuring independence and main…

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What The Legal Department Needs To Know About Antitrust: Leigh Oliver Of Clifford Chance 37:30

8M ago37:30

37:30

Antitrust is a highly technical area, but with increasing scrutiny from state and federal agencies, it’s an area that in-house counsel needs to know. In this in-depth episode, Antitrust expert Leigh Oliver of Clifford Chance breaks down four key areas for in-house counsel. Tune in and find out what should be on the "worry wall” in The Legal Departm…

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Bonus Episode: Optimal Health In The Legal Department With Jenn Zerling Of JZ Fitness 40:12

9M ago40:12

40:12

Optimal performance in The Legal Department requires optimal health and wellness. In this bonus episode, health and wellness expert Jenn Zerling shares the five anchors for optimal health. Known as the "JZ High Five," these five steps will help you level up at work and in life. You should have a strong foundation of optimal health and avoid gamblin…

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From The Legal Department To The Conference Stage: How To Land And Deliver As A Speaker: Nas Panwar Chief Production Officer IPMI 32:38

9M ago32:38

32:38

Do you want to level up your profile as a legal thought leader? Gain exposure and showcase your knowledge and experience by getting a speaking gig at a conference. If this sounds like a stretch goal, Nas Panwar, Chief Production Officer of the International Performance Management Institute, offers concrete tips to get you there. Nas has produced th…

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What The Legal Department Needs To Know About Insurance: Jacque Burke Of Cooley LLP 38:00

9M ago38:00

38:00

It can seem like a sleepy topic, until it isn't. Insurance is an asset that all organizations need, so it is incumbent on in-house attorneys to understand insurance fundamentals. In today's episode of The Legal Department, insurance specialist Jacque Burke from Cooley LLP breaks down the basics of insurance with Stacy Bratcher, as well as what in-h…

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What Recruiters Are Looking For In The Legal Department: Edina Beasley And Heather Fine Of Major Lindsey & Africa 42:11

9M ago42:11

42:11

Building relationships extends outside of The Legal Department. In this episode, legal recruiters Edina Beasley and Heather Fine of Major Lindsey & Africa take us behind the curtain to learn what companies are looking for in their next general counsel or chief legal officer. Heather and Edina share how to build a relationship with recruiters, how t…

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Leadership Development In The Legal Department With Jeannine Taylor, Deputy General Counsel Of Keck Medicine Of USC 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Jeannine Taylor of Keck Medicine of USC shares her journey into a senior leadership position at a top 20 academic medical center in this episode of The Legal Department podcast. While leading the legal team at a $3 billion health system, Jeannine also serves as president of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, California's largest women's …

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Executive Coach Glenn Llopis On Why Trusting Yourself Is Essential To Success In The Legal Department 33:15

9M ago33:15

33:15

Success isn't just about winning cases; it's finding fulfillment, breaking free from the legal box, and having the courage to trust yourself. Today's guest is Glenn Llopis, executive coach, Forbes contributor, best-selling author and former talent scout for Love Connection. He discusses breaking free from professional constraints and unleashing you…

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7 Things I Did To Become A General Counsel: Joe Schohl On His Path To The Legal Department 34:13

10M ago34:13

34:13

Joe Schohl set out to become a public company GC before turning 40. He wrote this goal on a piece of paper and carried it in his pocket until he landed a General Counsel role at the nation's largest dialysis provider, Davita, at age 34. He later became Chief Legal Officer of Radiology Partners and also founded the health law firm General Counsel We…

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Run The Board: Governance Essentials For The Legal Department With Lisa Hatton Harrington 35:32

10M ago35:32

35:32

It is quite the leap to go from in-house counsel to the board of directors. The transferable skills are definitely there, but there are governance essentials you have to practically learn on the job. We talk about this fascinating topic with today’s guest. Lisa Hatton Harrington has been Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer to global, public…

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Detroit Lions GC Maggy Carlyle On Getting A Job In Sports, Being A Strategic Partner And What To Do When Taylor Swift Comes To Your Stadium 33:39

10M ago33:39

33:39

Detroit Lions Senior Vice President and General Counsel Maggy Carlyle shares how she started her career in sports and landed an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs during the financial crisis and roles at the San Jose Sharks, PAC 12 Conference, and the San Francisco 49ers. She shares what it means to be a sports lawyer, her day-to-day as a senio…

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Running Into The Fire: Brandon Neal Of Walgreens Boots Alliance On How To Make A Career Pivot In The Legal Department 32:58

11M ago32:58

32:58

Brandon Neal, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Walgreens Boots Alliance, shares his experience moving between industries, ultimately into an executive role in one of the largest global companies. After working on Wall Street, Brandon transitioned into an in-house position at Wells Fargo where he led a team of 100 lawyers to devel…

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Finding Identity Outside The Legal Department: Executive Coach Carol Fabrizio On Finding The Life You Want 38:38

11M ago38:38

38:38

It’s too easy in our profession to be a little too stuck in our identity as lawyers. But once we get outside the four walls of the legal department, who are we, really? Who are you going to be if you suddenly woke up tomorrow and you’re no longer a lawyer? In this episode from the Professional Development series, executive coach and leadership deve…

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Crumbs, Silver Bullets & Google Docs: How To Protect The Attorney-Client Privilege In The Legal Department With Diana Feinstein Of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 36:01

11M ago36:01

36:01

As digital communications become more advanced and complicated, protecting confidential information and documents also becomes a more complex process to accomplish. In this in-house fundamentals episode, litigation partner Diana Feinstein of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher breaks down what you need to know to protect the attorney-client privilege in your in…

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AI Fundamentals: What The Legal Department Needs To Know About Artificial Intelligence With Alya Sulaiman Of McDermott Will & Emery 38:26

11M ago38:26

38:26

Artificial Intelligence has undeniably transformed so much of how we do things that we can only conclude it is here to stay. For the legal profession, this means it is only a matter of time, if you haven’t already, for us to confront and accept this added dimension to our work. Our guest in this episode already foresees that every lawyer will somed…

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Human Connection And Business Acumen: Aarash Darroodi Of Fender Instruments On What Matters In The Legal Department 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

A lot has changed in the general counsel role in the past few decades. In today’s day and age, in-house lawyers have to learn how to establish human connection with the people they’re dealing with. Unfortunately, there is a serious lack of training in people skills in both law school and even in legal practice. That needs to change. In this episode…

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Inadvertent Contract Modifications 9:03

5+ y ago9:03

9:03

Contracts are not set in stone. Although you may have initially negotiated and agreed on terms of a business relationship, those terms can be inadvertently, and unintentionally, modified based on the parties' course of dealings and/or subsequent oral representations. #DoneDeal

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Employee Termination & Severance Agreements 11:17

5+ y ago11:17

11:17

When firing an employee, there are certain steps that should be taken to protect the business from an post-termination claims, the most important of which is wrongful termination. #DoneDeal

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