Finalists

Conducting business overseas has always been a complicated and challenging endeavor, but new laws and regulations -- combined with the current economic climate -- have introduced a host of new obstacles, according to a panel of industry experts.

As the government shines more light on corporate boardrooms and executive offices these days, the pressure on in-house counsel to ensure regulatory compliance mounts.

They are frequently asked to handle everything from litigation to intellectual property matters, and their responsibilities are constantly expanding.

With the economy still struggling, companies are asking their in-house legal departments to help with trimming costs.

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