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Conducting Internal Investigations
If an issue comes up in a company, management has a duty to conduct an internal investigation. Often this is related to behavior such as discrimination or harassment. Many management teams make the mistake of jumping straight into interviewing the … Continue reading
Staying on Top of Compliance
The Human Resources department’s role in a company has vastly changed over the years from providing operational support and personnel tasks. The HR department now handles many different facets including hiring, payroll, training, employee relations and more. While handling all … Continue reading
Company Culture
Just like countries, companies have their own culture. When they hire a new employee, this employee must learn the culture quickly so they don’t make a mistake that could cost them their job. Company culture can include the dress code, … Continue reading
In-House Advantages
Every business legal advice at some point and have to decide whether to consult outside counsel or hire in-house counsel. Deciding to hire in-house counsel comes with many advantages. By being integrated into the workplace, in-house counsel becomes part of … Continue reading
Terminating an Employee
Firing or laying off an employee can sometimes cause issues in the workplace. It can bring down productivity and morale or even cost the employer a lawsuit if it is handled improperly. In-house attorneys can help make this process go … Continue reading
Intellectual Property Protection
When companies come up with a new idea, they need to protect it. Intellectually property and patents can get messy if the right steps aren’t taken when the idea is first formed. Even Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the television, … Continue reading
Commercial Lease Consulting
Negotiating a commercial business lease is a complex process requiring knowledge and research of the area, the building, its past occupants, the owner and more. For a new business owner, this can be intimidating. Prior to finalizing a lease, it’s … Continue reading
TGC Lawyers Hit the Ground Running
One of the unique features of our services at The General Counsel is our ability to step in quickly, understand the business of the client and make an immediate contribution that goes beyond simply being the person from “legal.” We can … Continue reading
In-House Counsel – The Risk Increases
The Legal Affairs column in the August 6, 2007 issue of BusinessWeek contains a chilling message for in-house counsel. It discusses the fact that a former in-house attorney at Hollinger International, Inc. was convicted by the same jury that convicted … Continue reading