InsideCounsel Magazine October 2010
Features
The Brazil Report
Foreign investors find challenges and opportunities in a blossoming economy.
Features
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What You Can Do to Protect Your Company Before a Crisis Strikes
Veterans of corporate image battles share proactive steps to mitigate damage in advance of a crisis.
Profile
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Southwest GC Madeleine Johnson on Her Unique Path to Success
Madeleine Johnson landed the job of her dreams as GC of Southwest Airlines.
Litigation
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Barnes & Noble Fights Takeover Attempts with Poison Pill
Delaware court's approval of Barnes & Noble's shareholder rights plan provides guidance to boards.
IP
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Copyright Owners Upset Over Two Recent Court Rulings that Cap Statutory Damages
Federal court rulings may hinder copyright owners' ability to sue infringers.
Labor
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Whistleblower Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act Pressure Employers to Improve Compliance
New law ups the rewards for whistleblowing.
Technology
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CLM Helps Companies Track Contracts
The use of contract lifestyle management software is growing.
Regulatory
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Google/Verizon Net Neutrality Pact Makes Waves
A joint proposal from two major players pushes the net neutrality discussion further into the spotlight.
Global
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Canada's Federal Court of Appeal Offers Some Guidance on Transfer Pricing Issues
GlaxoSmithKline decision establishes that courts determining appropriate transfer prices must consider business realities.
Corporate Crime
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Big Pharma Has a Unique Vulnerability to FCPA Violations
Big Pharma's FCPA troubles may continue for years to come.
From The Editor
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The Importance of Planning
Having a plan is important, even if things go differently than expected.
Inside Perspective
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In-House Counsel Balance Many Duties
In-house counsel must balance responsibility to many parties.
Circuits
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Muffin Man Enjoined from Working at Hostess
3rd Circuit applies the "substantial threat" test to trade secret case.
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Cleveland Can't Sue Banks that Financed Subprime Loans
Faced with overwhelming foreclosures, the city of Cleveland took on lenders in court, but the 6th Circuit panel rejected the city's claims.
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CAFA Jurisdiction Ruling Shakes Class Action Bar
The 11th Circuit ruled that it lacked jurisdiction in Cappuccitti v. DirecTV, Inc.
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Roundup: 4th, 7th, 9th and DC Circuits
Georgia Pacific Paper Towel Litigation Remanded; Patient-Preference Law Creates Hostile Environment; Court Rules on Contingency Fees for Public Claims; Interference Enough for FMLA Claim to Proceed
Career Moves
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In-House Career Changes
GC career moves.
Inside Non-Profits
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The Importance of Indemnifying Directors and Officers
Blame today's bad economy for the importance placed on protecting your board of directors.
Driving Diversity
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Creating Opportunities for Young Students Can Drive Diversity
In-house counsel should build a pipeline for diversity by creating opportunites for young students.
Paying It Forward
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GE Plays a Key Role in the Pro Bono Partnership
GE works closely with the organization, which is focused on in-house pro bono.
Online Exclusive
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Laying a Foundation with China
Brazil's relationship with fellow BRIC country China is blossoming.
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Strategic Alliances in Brazil
Brazil does not allow foreign firms to acquire Brazilian firms, instead opting for "strategic alliances."
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Stasia Kelly Offers Crisis Management Advice to In-House Counsel
Former AIG and MCI/WorldCom general counsel says advance preparation is key to mitigating the damage.
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Full interview with Southwest GC Madeleine Johnson
Online exclusive: extended version of the interview with Madeleine Johnson from the October 2010 issue of InsideCounsel.
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