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This month's issue covers a new way to research one legal question across more than 100 countries in CoCounsel Legal, a Thomson Reuters Institute video on why general counsel and the C-suite see legal's contribution so differently, and a guide to aligning your legal advice with the company's appetite for risk.

Cross-border legal research in CoCounsel Legal

A new multinational profile in CoCounsel Legal lets you ask one question and get a researched answer across more than 100 countries, with citations to the sources behind it. It draws on Westlaw content for the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, plus Practical Law Global and validated official sources such as legislation and regulator websites. The post also sets expectations: coverage varies by country, and citations make checking easier but don't replace it. It's available now in the U.S. and U.K.

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Cross-border legal research in CoCounsel Legal

Closing the gap: What legal departments do next

A Thomson Reuters Institute video returns to the 86/17 split: 86% of general counsel say legal contributes significantly to the business, but only 17% of the C-suite agrees. It looks at why the two groups see legal's contribution so differently and what a department has to do to close that visibility gap, building on earlier videos in the series on the research behind the numbers, leadership in the AI era, and practical steps for alignment.

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Risky business: Aligning the legal department with the company’s risk tolerance levels

Sterling Miller of Hilgers Graben PLLC argues that in-house lawyers should advise on risk, not decide it: a company's risk tolerance comes from its board and C-suite, and the business owns the decision. The post offers a list of questions for assessing a risk, five points to cover when discussing it with business leaders, and a case for documenting your advice. It closes by recommending a cross-company group to evaluate and decide on risks.

Align legal with risk tolerance >

Risky business: Aligning the legal department with the company’s risk tolerance levels

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