Governance Trends Every Board Should Track This Quarter
Director oversight duties, AI risk and shareholder engagement top the agenda for boards heading into proxy season.
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Daniel Okafor
Building a Legal Operations Function on a Lean Budget
You do not need a large team to run legal like a business. Where small in-house departments should start.
Mid-Market M&A Picks Up as Private Equity Returns to the Table
Dry powder, steadier financing and patient sellers are reviving deal flow below the billion-dollar mark.
The General Counsel’s Seat at the Strategy Table
Boards increasingly expect their GC to shape strategy, not just manage risk. What that shift demands of legal leaders.
Forensic Accountants in Divorce and Fraud Cases
Following the money through shell companies and cash businesses, and presenting the findings so a judge can follow them.
Beneficial Ownership Rules: A Practical Guide for Small Companies
Who counts as a beneficial owner, what needs reporting and how to keep records current as ownership changes.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Choosing the Right Bankruptcy Path
Liquidation or repayment plan? Income, assets and long-term goals decide which route makes sense for an individual filer.
Regional Law Firm Mergers Accelerate as Mid-Size Practices Seek Scale
Technology costs and succession planning are pushing independent firms toward combinations that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.
Earn-Out Disputes: Drafting Lessons From Deals Gone Wrong
Vague accounting definitions and buyer discretion are the usual culprits. Clauses that keep earn-outs out of court.
ESG Disclosures Face Legal Crossfire From Both Directions
Companies are being sued for saying too much and for saying too little. How legal teams are rewriting sustainability statements.
Antitrust Review Timelines Are Stretching. How Dealmakers Adapt
Longer outside dates, reverse termination fees and early engagement with regulators are now standard planning tools.