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ACCA 2003 Northeast Chapter Annual Conference Recap

On Nov. 6, 2003, the Boston office of Foley Hoag hosted the Association of Corporate Counsel America (ACCA) Northeast Chapter Annual Conference. With more than 150 people in attendance, including members from both the Northeast and Connecticut Chapters and several ...

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Pro Bono Award Presented To Mediator At ACCA Annual Event

(Editor’s note: The following are remarks by William A. Wise Jr., corporate counsel at Analog Devices, Inc., at the November 2003 annual event for the Northeast Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel America in presenting the Pro Bono Award ...

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Member Opportunities Continue In 2004

It is my privilege to serve as the new president for ACCA’s Northeast Chapter, and to thank my predecessor, Scott Squillace, for his outstanding contributions. Scott has served ACCA in a number of important ways over the years, consistently contributing ...

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Effective Delegating Requires Planning and Follow Through

Ask the Coach appears regularly in New England In-House. Two expert executive coaches share their thoughts and ideas in answering your questions on complex management and leadership issues and difficult work situations. We are excited to be able to bring ...

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Cooperating With Federal Prosecutors A Dilemma

When federal prosecutors target a company for fraud, in-house counsel are increasingly facing a tough choice: voluntarily disclose sensitive internal information - at the risk of waiving the attorney-client and work product privileges - or stand firm against charges that can threaten the very survival of the company.

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A 'Holistic' Approach to Making (and Closing) Deals Enhances The Bottom Line

Given the right set of key assumptions, lots of transactions can look good on paper. Recent history, however, is littered with failed and under-performing transactions once built on optimism and the best of intentions. Taking the time to think through ...

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Tips On Finding The Right 'Fit' For The Legal Department

Who is the best person for the job? Making this decision plagues hiring managers daily. Some people say it’s the candidate with the most experience, while others say it’s the candidate with the best education. However, there are other important ...

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Case Law For In-House Counsel

Below are summaries of important opinions affecting in-house attorneys issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, 1st and 2nd Circuits and Delaware Court of Chancery from late October 2003 through early January 2004. U.S. Supreme Court Antitrust Local Phone Company Customers ...

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