ArticleMore States Pass Consumer Data Privacy LawsIn the continuing absence of federal privacy legislation and in response to growing public concern over privacy rights, more states are tackling the void that exists in the area...United StatesPrivacyOutside GC
ArticleOregon Passes Consumer Privacy LawOregon is now the 11th state to pass consumer privacy legislation in the United States. On July 18, 2023, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)...United StatesPrivacyOutside GC
ArticleThe OGC: A New Budgeting Strategy For LegalLearn about a new role in the legal ecosystem – the OGC. When companies consider their legal resourcing options in the era of "do more with less,"...United StatesLaw Department PerformanceOutside GC
Article2 More U.S. States Enact Data Privacy Legislation2024 is shaping up to be another active year in the privacy sector. In Q1, we saw two states enact comprehensive consumer privacy legislation.United StatesPrivacyOutside GC
ArticleAddressing The Frustrations Of General Counsel: The OGC SolutionA recent article in Corporate Counsel highlights a significant issue facing many GCs today: the persistent lack of transparency from law firms, particularly with respect to their billing practices.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawOutside GC
ArticleEmpowering Business Growth: The Impact Of An In-House Lawyering ApproachA recent article in Legal Dive on making the transition from outside to in-house counsel notes a key distinction between the roles – more than just a matter of who the client is — it involves a fundamental...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawOutside GC
ArticleZoom Rx And OGC: An M&A Success StoryZoomRx is a strategic healthcare consulting firm that provides services to its clients at the intersection of data management, healthcare and technology.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawOutside GC
ArticleFinding A Firm That Really Is Easy To Work ForFollowing his recent article on the importance of being an #ETDBW law firm, Chris Sweet, OGC's Director of Client & Attorney Success, examines the other side of the coinUnited StatesEmployment and HROutside GC
ArticleThe True Cost Of Legal ServicesA few days ago, one of my partners passed along an article from Bloomberg Law's Ray Strom titled "Less Work, More Money: Big Law Associates Never Had it Better." United StatesLaw Department PerformanceOutside GC
ArticleNegotiating Key Contract Terms In Sports Sponsorship Deals: What In-House Counsel Need To KnowWith the global sports sponsorship market projected to surpass $190 billion by 2030, in-house legal teams are increasingly involved in structuring, negotiating, and enforcing complex sponsorship agreements.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentOutside GC
ArticleWhat Is A Letter Of Direction?In the Media and Entertainment sector, many artists earn income from various revenue streams, and in some cases, those revenues are the result of a collaboration with another party or parties...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentOutside GC
Article5 More States Pass Consumer Privacy Laws In Q2Between April 1st and July 1st, 5 additional states passed comprehensive data privacy laws.United StatesPrivacyOutside GC
ArticleFractional General Counsel: A Right-Sized Solution For Startups And SMEsThe fractional executive ecosystem is thriving, and for good reason. Companies understand and appreciate the value that experienced legal and business executives can provide...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawOutside GC
ArticleMaking The Case For Health Insurance Contract NegotiationsFor better or for worse, health insurance contracts are a cornerstone of the U.S healthcare system, wielding a significant influence on both patients' lives and the livelihoods of those who care for them.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesOutside GC
ArticleWorking In The Grey: FDA, CMS And Data PrivacyFor biotech companies, navigating legal and business risks has always come with the territory. But the landscape is shifting—driven by shifting enforcement trends, a new presidential administration, and ongoing economic uncertainty.United StatesPrivacyOutside GC
ArticleThe Future Of Legal Services Is Access To Legal JudgmentFor years, companies approached legal support primarily as a staffing decision. When legal needs arose, the options were fairly straightforward: hire an in-house lawyer, engage outside counsel, or some combination...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawOutside GC
ArticleNew HIPAA Rule Enhances Privacy Protections For Reproductive Health InformationOn April 26, 2024, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant update...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesOutside GC
ArticleSaaS Contracts In The Age Of AI (Video)SaaS agreements are evolving rapidly, with embedded AI, shifting business models, and expanding regulatory oversight creating new challenges for in-house counsel.United StatesTechnologyOutside GC
ArticleMeet The OGCs: Brad AuerbachBrad Auerbach has been around the proverbial block, having practiced law for nearly four decades, with 30 of those years spent in-house with media and technology companies, including Walt Disney Home Entertainment.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentOutside GC
ArticleEmployers Take Note: California Employee Notice Updates And New Compliance Requirements Effective February 1, 2026Starting 2026 off with a bang, California is requiring employers with California-based employees to promptly distribute two new notices.United StatesEmployment and HROutside GC