InsideCounsel Magazine December 2011
Features
20 top news stories of 2011
A slideshow of the events, people and stories that affected the in-house bar this year.
From The Editor
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A look back at 2011
2011 was an eventful year for the business world.
Inside Perspective
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Tackling customer service challenges
How in-house lawyers can curtail the rise of customer complaints.
Driving Diversity
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An in-house lawyer goes to prison
John Lewis Lr., senior managing compliance counsel for The Coca-Cola Co., urges pipeline changes after visiting a local prison.
Litigation
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Woman sues birth control pill maker for unintended pregnancy
Qualitest Products is slapped with a lawsuit after a manufacturing error and recall.
IP
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Is your company considering a domain name change?
Experts weigh the pros and cons of custom domains.
Labor
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"Black Swan" unpaid interns file class action wage and hour lawsuit
Suit claims film company violated labor laws by not paying interns for their work during the movie's production.
Corporate Crime
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Data shows that companies lose a week's earnings to fraud every year
According to Kroll Inc.'s Global Fraud Report, losses are tied to poor anti-fraud efforts.
Regulatory
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Dodd-Frank's conflict minerals provisions present challenge to companies
Complying with the rule can be a complicated, costly undertaking.
Global
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Recent ECJ ruling is a blow to stem cell research
Researchers worry the court's decision in Oliver Brüstle v. Greenpeace e.V. may impact the advancement of science and investment in the field.
Technology
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The perks and pitfalls of tablet computers
While easy-to-use tablets boast legal-specific apps, in-house lawyers have security concerns.
Profile
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GC Sandra Leung forms connections within the Bristol-Myers Squibb legal department
Leung is proudest of working with management to guide the company through past crises.
Circuits
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Court protects benefits for state workers' partners
9th Circuit sends strong message about equality to employers in Arizona.
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Company can't invoke noncontractual indemnity for breach of warranty
Recent environmental case in the 7th Circuit underscores need to carefully word contracts.
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Model order casts a net over patent e-discovery fishing expeditions
Federal Circuit's model order recommends significant new e-discovery limits in patent cases.
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Roundup: 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Circuits
Companies must remain vigilant in registering copyrights; Torture victims can't sue chemical manufacturer; Plaintiff can pursue age-based hostile work environment claim; Case reversed due to lack of substantial cause.
Inside Non-Profits
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Stephen Colbert uses PACs to highlight abuses of non-profit law
The comedian pokes fun at groups that circumvent political contribution disclosure requirements.
Career Talk
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In-house career changes
GC career moves.
Paying It Forward
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3M teams up with law firm and legal aid group to help immigrants
Lawyers help immigrants complete the naturalization process.
Online Exclusive
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Managing tablet computers in the workplace
The rise of tablets has prompted interesting questions about how companies should handle device distribution and legislate usage.
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Extended interview: Sandra Leung, GC of Bristol-Myers Squibb
Leung talks in-depth about her position at the biopharmaceutical company.
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Daimler Trucks GC discusses his new role as head of the legal department
Brian Burton stepped into the position in June.
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