InsideCounsel Magazine September 2008

Features

This fourth annual IC-10 issue showcases a variety of solutions from legal departments of all sizes in many types of companies.

Bright Futures

By Yesenia Salcedo

Kimberly Lynch trades up to the general counsel's seat at R.J. O'Brien.

Pro-Business Myth

By Melissa Maleske

Much has been made about a business-friendly Supreme Court. But is the depiction accurate?

Patent Predicament

By Steven Seidenberg

Supreme Court's ruling in Quanta narrows patent-holders' rights.

Abortion Protection

By Mary Swanton

PDA prohibits discrimination against women who terminate pregnancies, court says.

Data Disasters

By Keith Ecker

In-house counsel rely on technology to maintain business continuity during catastrophes.

In Bad Faith

By Julius Melnitzer

Circuit court's Stringer decision leaves defendants in the dark on Fifth Amendment rights.

Troubling Transaction

By Julius Melnitzer

Telecommunications company buyout may help clarify fiduciary duty in Canada.

Uncommon Solutions

By Cathleen Flahardy

Last week, I spent a good portion of my spare time working on my family's budget. Our budget spreadsheet allows us to track our receivables ...

Taking New Steps

By Brad Smith

Microsoft's legal department launches new diversity initiative.

Ruling Sends a Message About Electronic Privacy

By staff writer

Employees have reasonable expectation of privacy.
Court Places Accommodation Responsibility on Employer

By Yesenia Salcedo

After working two years at a local pharmacy receiving and dispensing prescription drugs, Patrick Brady, a 19-year-old who has cerebral palsy, took a job as ...
District Judge Rebuffs SEC and Appeals Court Recommendations

By Amy I. Stickel

Just because a business fails does not mean fraud was committed, a U.S. District Court judge ruled recently--even though the SEC and the 11th Circuit ...
ERISA Ruling Disappoints Plaintiffs and Defense Bars

By Cristin Schmitz

Critics say Supreme Court opinion is too vague.

Political Pull

By Bruce D. Collins

Dental association director uses his clout to oust a dissident chapter.

More From GC Kimberly Lynch

By staff writer

To read the full profile with Kimberly Lynch, click here.R.J. O'Brien General Counsel Kimberly Lynch discusses alternative billing and her history at ABN AMRO.Q: What's ...
A Fine Business

By staff writer

To read to full story about the future of corporate prosecution, click here.News of corporate fines always carries an air of finality: A company did ...
On the Docket

By staff writer

To read about the Supreme Court's stance toward business, click here.To find out what business cases the Supreme Court will hear in the coming term ...
IC-10 Honorable Mentions

By staff writer

To read about the 2008 IC-10 winners and their ingenious solutions, click here.The legal departments of the following organizations made deciding on our 2008 IC-10 ...