ABA business law handbook identifies 1 topics commonly encountered in the boardroom
The American Bar Association Business Law Section has published a new guide for corporate directors to help them grapple with ever-expanding agendas and complex issues in the boardroom. "Director's Handbook: The Field Guide to 101 Situations Commonly Encountered in the Boardroom" provides a valuable, practical resource that identifies 101 topics commonly encountered by public company directors.
The first portion of each chapter sets forth a general discussion intended to provide basic context. The second section of each chapter suggests a list of questions or issues that a director might consider in connection with the topic at hand, including information to be sought from the company's management or advisors to inform the board's deliberations. The final portion of each chapter identifies additional resources to which the director might turn for a more in-depth analysis of the particular topic.
Designed as an excellent training tool for both new directors and younger lawyers entering the governance field, the "Director's Handbook" discusses:
-Duties, roles and structure of the board
-Governance policies
-Protecting the board
-Oversight of management including selecting a CEO, governing the multinational corporation and dealing with the general counsel
-The corporate director's role in ethics and compliance programs
-Takeover preparedness
-The board's duties in an insolvent company
This collaborative work has been written by a group of leading professionals in the field of corporate governance. The book's editor is Frank M. Placenti, who chairs the U.S. corporate governance practice at Squire Patton Boggs LLP. He also serves as the founding president and trustee of the American College of Governance Counsel.
New ABA book helps law firms prevent and respond to cyber attacks
Every day there are new threats facing law firms beyond the practice of law, namely data breaches and cyber attacks. It is crucial that law firms devote sufficient resources to ensuring the security of client data. If a breach occurs, client files may inadvertently end up for sale on the dark web, in the hands of investigative journalists or with detrimental groups.
"Law Firm Cybersecurity," a new release from the American Bar Association, is a resource that provides law firms with the tools needed to defend against data breaches. From giving an overview of cybersecurity vulnerability and the law firm, to types of cyber threats, to making organizations "hacker proof," this guide is a valuable resource that highlights the risks faced, addresses prevention and what to do if a breach occurs.
"Law Firm Cybersecurity" is written by Daniel Garrie, a seasoned e-discovery special master, forensic neutral and mediator who is retained for complex, high-stakes cases around the country. Garrie is the senior partner and co-founder of Seattle-based Law & Forensics LLC, a technology consulting firm that specializes in e-discovery, software, computer forensics and cybersecurity.
Co-author Bill Spernow is a director with Law & Forensics in the Atlanta area, specializing in forensic analysis, defense in depth enterprise level security projects, incident response events, zero-day exploits and hacking activity. Spernow has extensive experience in information security at both the strategic and tactical levels gained from his practice in both the public and private sectors.
The book also benefits from direct contributions from an additional eleven experts and leaders in data protection, information technology and cybersecurity. Their backgrounds and experience bring a wealth of knowledge that will help law firms protect their assets.
Published: Thu, May 11, 2017
