InsideCounsel Magazine September 2010
Features
2010 IC 10 Winners Exemplify Innovation
InsideCounsel honors innovators in corporate legal departments.
Profile
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IATA GC Gary Doernhoefer on Successfully Mixing Work with Pleasure
IATA's new general counsel mixes a passion for flying with a love of the law.
Litigation
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Court Rules on Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements
Question raised about whether an arbitrator can enforce an arbitration agreement.
IP
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Supreme Court Finally Rules in Bilski v. Kappos
In a long-awaited decision, the Supreme Court says business methods can be patented.
Labor
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High Court Upholds an Employer's Right to Review
In Quon v. City of Ontario, Supreme Court rules that employer may conduct "reasonable" searches.
Technology
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Security Concerns Spark a Controversy Over a Bar Association's Endorsement of Cloud Computing.
North Carolina Bar's attempts to establish an ethical roadmap for attorneys interested in cloud computing services.
Regulatory
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Provision in Financial Reform Bill Calls for Greater Transparency in Extractive Industries
Extractive industries must disclose government payments.
Global
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Federal Court of Canada Holds Foreign Investors to Their Promises
U.S. Steel sued for failing to comply with the Investment Canada Act.
Corporate Crime
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Supreme Court Decision Curtails Prosecuters' Use of Honest Services Fraud Charges
White collar crime catchall limited by High Court's decision.
From The Editor
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Creating Best Practices for Efficiency
Efficiency is important in all areas of business and this year's IC 10 winners excel at creating it.
Inside Perspective
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Economic Growth in Asia Deserves Attention
As the global economy changes, U.S. lawyers need to give Asia's growth due attention.
Circuits
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Solo Cup Decision Makes It Easier to Defend False Patent Marking Cases
The Federal Circuit court rules that, to be liable under the false patent marketing statute, a company must consciously intend to decieve.
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No ERISA Whistleblower Protection for Unsolicited Internal Complaints
Complaints must be part of an "inquiry or proceeding" for whistleblower protection to apply.
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Court Rejects Blanket Ban on In-House Lawyers' Whistleblower Claims
Ruling sets a high threshold for employees responsible for investigating and reporting wrongdoings.
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Round Up: 4th, 6th, 8th and DC Circuit
Equal Opportunity Harasser Defense is Limited;Insurers Win Credit Rating Battle; FMLA Invalidated if Leave Rejected; EPA Orders Don't Violate Due Process
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Barring Flagrant Misconduct, Courts Should Let Arbitration Decisions Stand
Disagreeing with the outcome of arbitration is not grounds for courts to overturn an arbitrator's decision.
Career Talk
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BASF GC Wins Competition Award
BASF's David Stryker was honored at the Global Counsel Awards of 2010.
Career Moves
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In House Career Changes
GC career moves.
Inside Non-Profits
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Public Charities May Face Scrutiny If Too Frugal
Public charities aren't required to spend a certain amount of money on charitable activities.
Ethical Insights
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Attorneys Have Greater Freedom to Disclose Serious Misconduct
When financial fraud looms, it's time for in-house lawyers to speak up.
Paying It Forward
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NBC Universal GC Rick Cotton Makes Pro-Bono Work A Priority
NBC Universal's pro bono efforts--reaching from coast-to-coast--garner recognition for a dedicated GC.
Online Exclusive
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Supreme Court Decision Narrows Courts' Ability to Overturn Arbitration Agreements
On June 21, the Supreme Court reached a 5-4 decision in Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson.
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Proposed Ethics Opinion Finds Use of Web-Based Document Management Permissible
North Carolina State Bar follows its 2008 Ethics Committee finding.
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Dodd-Frank's Conflict Minerals Provision Exposes Congo Connections
Companies must disclose any products or processes that use minerals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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