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Corporate Counsel
For Some In-House Counsel, It's a Public Affair
Michele Satterlund, partner with McGuireWoods and lobbyist with McGuireWoods Consulting, discusses the intersection between corporate counsel work and public affairs, including a recent initiative highlighting the success of women in these areas.
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Price Volatility Turns Up the Heat on Energy Industry Counsel
According to Ryan Purpura and AJ Carna of McGuireWoods, private equity now drives the deal flow in energy. That means helping funds unlock value in a challenging commodity price environment.
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Being an Independent Sponsor Doesn't Mean Going It Alone
Jon Finger, partner at McGuireWoods, discusses the crucial role he and his private equity team play in a variety of corporate transactional matters, including connecting independent sponsors with capital partners that they might not have access to otherwise. CCBJ: You and the McGuireWoods...
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How Plaintiffs Use Commercial Vehicle Regulations to Turn Simple Negligence Into Driver Malpractice
Ashley Winsky of McGuireWoods discusses how to fend off claims by plaintiffs using federal safety regulations to up the ante on plain-vanilla negligence cases. CCBJ: What are the FMCSRs, and what requirements do they impose on commercial drivers? Ashley Winsky: FMCSR stands for Federal Motor...
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Driverless Cars Crash Into the Trolley Problem
Greg Walden of McGuireWoods looks to the 19th century to explain the 21st-century issues confronting the standards and risks surrounding autonomous vehicles. CCBJ: As driverless cars become a reality, what top legal concerns are keeping corporate counsel up at night? Greg Walden: They may...
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As Clients Do More with Less, Firms Face Rising Expectations
J. Tracy Walker, managing partner of McGuireWoods, discusses giving up a hot trial practice for broader client horizons. CCBJ: You earned your bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. What led you to pursue a career in law? J. Tracy Walker IV: My dad wanted me to be an engineer, but my...
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Fast Take: Application of Privilege to Consultants to Corporations Raises Questions (Part II)
In a previous article on p. 17 of the May/June 2018 issue, I summarized two recent cases in which courts held that communications between corporations and their consultants were not subject to attorney-client privilege. However, some cases take a more favorable view. For example, in...
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