InsideCounsel Magazine August 2010
Features
What's really going on in today's legal departments
20th Annual Survey of General Counsel sheds light on in-house profession.
Features
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GC's role in corporate governance expands
General counsel are challenged with providing ever-broader insight.
From The Editor
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GCs discuss changing relationship dynamics with outside firms
Survey reveals new challenges for the in-house bar.
Inside Perspective
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The Supreme Court tackles business issues
In-house lawyers should keep a close watch on the high court's docket.
Driving Diversity
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Diverse departments start with diverse law schools
In-house counsel must focus on the pipeline to law school for diverse candidates.
Litigation
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Comer v. Murphy Oil leaves future climate change litigation uncertain
Experts say climate-related nuisance claims won't reach the Supreme Court anytime soon.
IP
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TiVo case complicates designing around patents
Ruling could shift the balance of power between patent owners and infringers.
Labor
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3 recent court decisions that matter to employers
Cases could make employment class actions a more attractive target for the plaintiffs bar.
Global
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Canadian Supreme Court shortens time to collect foreign arbitration awards
Ruling makes it tough to enforce awards.
Regulatory
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FDA’s transparency initiative increasing disclosure
Drug and device industry has some reservations about the agency's proposals.
Corporate Crime
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DOJ launches investigation into the gulf oil disaster
Criminal investigation will face public scrutiny.
Technology
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Report analyzing outside counsel spending brews controversy
Study analyzing e-billing data produces startling results.
Profile
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Interview with Chico’s GC “Sandy” Rhodes
Rhodes discusses everyday responsibilities and challenges.
Circuits
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Court quashes subpoena for Facebook messages
9th Circuit decides important social networking case.
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Judges put a hold on SOX whistleblower’s reinstatement
Whistleblower advocates say 6th Circuit case is a serious attack on OSHA’s powers.
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Pilot program attacks e-discovery burdens
District court judge and committee of legal professionals take novel approach to solving e-discovery problems.
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Roundup: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Federal Circuits
Harassment case against the Army sent back to trial; Failure to probe bias complaint is not retaliation; Non-compete may be void after employee is fired; Federal Circuit: Parents failed to prove vaccine link to autism.
Inside Non-Profits
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Problems arise when donors want their money back
How legal scuffles can halt progress on important projects.
Paying It Forward
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Williams Cos. and Hall Estill team up
Partnership provides pro bono support to Legal Aid.
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