InsideCounsel Magazine December 2009
Profile
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On a Mission
NPR's general counsel finds her reward in upholding the First Amendment.
Litigation
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Hedging Bets: Third-Party Litigation Funding Gains Steam in the U.S.
As litigation activity rises, some U.S. hedge funds are investing in corporate lawsuits.
IP
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Into the Fray: Lucent Ruling Makes It Harder to Prove Patent Damages
Reversing the award in Lucent v. Gateway, the Federal Circuit raises the standard for patent damages.
Labor
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Weighty Issues: Courts Say Workers Comp Covers Weight Reduction Surgery
Obesity epidemic raises both workers comp and ADA litigation risks for employers.
Technology
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Discovery Discipline: Courts Impose Sanctions for Failure to Disclose Discoverable Data
Courts impose sanctions for failure to disclose discoverable data.
Regulatory
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Space Oddities: International Agencies Zero in on the Dangers of Man-Made Orbital Debris
After a February satellite collision, international agencies zero in on the dangers of man-made orbital debris.
Global
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Prisoners of Akavan: Decision Sheds Light on EU Requirement for Pre-Layoff Union Consultation
Decision sheds light on EU requirement for pre-layoff union consultation.
Corporate Crime
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Full Disclosure: 9th Circuit Restores Conventional Wisdom on Privilege
U.S. v. Ruehle underscores the inherent tension of internal investigations.
In Review
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Chill Chaser
Columbia Sportswear's Clinton Street jacket is perfect for changing climes.
From The Editor
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Holiday Cheers
Try to celebrate even the challenges of the past year for having made our lives and work more interesting.
Inside Perspective
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E-Mail Efficacy
With electronic communication such a regular part of our lives, it can be easy to forget the basics.
Circuits
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Court Rejects Arbitration Clause in Gang-Rape Case
Decision boosts movement against mandatory arbitration.
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Simply Requesting FMLA Leave Can Prompt a Retaliation Claim
Court says protection starts before employee takes leave.
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Circuits Split Over Application of Computer Fraud Law
9th Circuit says employee had company authorization to e-mail information to himself.
Career Talk
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In-House Career Changes
GC Appointments
Inside Non-Profits
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Public Interest
Non-profits' mission-driven approach is no panacea for corporate greed.
Driving Diversity
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Making the Connection
Diversity extends far beyond issues of black and white.
Online Exclusive
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Watching Over Space Debris
Tiny pieces of hard-to-track debris create a risk-filled space environment.
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Burned by BlackBerrys
Smart phones make it tough for employers to keep track of data.
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Champerty Meets Wall Street
New York case raises issues of champerty in the context of the assignment of claims in connection with the distressed debt and secondary loan market.
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Rethinking Assumptions: Why Law Departments Should Hire New Grads
Access to budget friendly top-of-class talent is one of several reasons for reconsidering old school thinking on hiring straight out of law school.
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Produce the Metadata: The Juggernaut Rolls On
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in late October that a governmental authority receiving a request for public records must produce the metadata as well as the native electronic files.
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