InsideCounsel Magazine February 2009
Features
Paying it Forward
In recent years, corporate pro bono has gone from an ideal espoused at conferences for general counsel to a reality in legal departments across the country.
Features
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Moving Up
In a gloomy job market, taking control of your career can make all the difference. InsideCounsel asked in-house lawyers and career experts to share their most valued tips.
Profile
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Playing Games
Despite corporate fiscal difficulties, Midway Games' GC takes charge of her team.
Litigation
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Brand-Name Burdens
California decision on generic drug liability upends 14 years of precedent.
IP
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Bilski's Blues
Federal Circuit decision limits patents on business methods.
Labor
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Labor Days
Employers step up information campaigns fearing EFCA will become law.
Technology
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Protecting Privilege
New Rule 502 mitigates the risk of inadvertent e-discovery disclosures.
Regulatory
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FINSA's Force
Treasury Department issues final regulations--with some unexpected changes.
Global
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Canada in Crisis
Statute allows courts to restructure Canadian economy after the ABCP market collapse.
Corporate Crime
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Nightmare Scenario
Regardless of guilt, an indicted GC is likely out of a job.
In Review
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Digital Depiction
The Sony HDR-SR12 high-def Handycam gives recording home video a whole new meaning.
From The Editor
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Practicing Productivity
Whether it's focusing on building a stronger legal department or making a move to advance your career, now may be a good time to put into action some of the things you want to accomplish going forward. And InsideCounsel can help.
Inside Perspective
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Recession Realities
In-house counsel should be prepared to manage their legal departments through an economic downturn.
Circuits
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Employers Face RICO Claims For Workers Comp Denials
Employers alleged to have schemed with their insurance carriers and/or physicians to deny workers compensation can now be sued under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
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Court Upholds Drug Data Law, Dismissing Free Speech Concerns
Until recently, trying to sell a new drug did not also require expertise in First Amendment free-speech law.
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California Labor Law Applicable to Visiting Out-of-State Employees
A 9th Circuit panel ruled that California employers must treat out-of-state employees temporarily working in California according to California's labor law.
Career Moves
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HBO Inc. Names New GC
HBO Inc. Names New GC
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Tessera Technologies Names New GC
Tessera Technologies Names New GC
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VSE Corp. Names New GC
VSE Corp. Names New GC
Inside Non-Profits
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Defining Non-Profit
Vision Service Plan v. U.S. may answer the question: What is charity?
Driving Diversity
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Follow the Lead
The 2008 election sets an example for diversity in corporate America.
Tech Talk
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Meaning in Metadata
Ensuring your documents don't reveal more than you intend.
Online Exclusive
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Doing More with More: How to End Run Hiring Freezes
Most inside counsel are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Our career advice columnist offers alternatives.
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Beyond Debate
In-house attorney supports program to help urban teens build skills through debate.
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Case-by-Case
Even a brief review of CFIUS-related cases in the past few years demonstrates the broad ambit of transactions that can invoke national security in the agency's eyes.
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Varying Views
More about Rule 502 in different jurisdictions.
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Playing Games
More from Midway Games GC Debbie Fulton.
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More Career Advice from the In-house Experts
More Career Advice from the In-house Experts
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