InsideCounsel Magazine May 2011

Features

Increasing diversity has become a well established as a central goal of the legal profession, but there's no question that much work remains.

Keeping Up With Evolving E-Discovery

By Kayleigh Roberts, Ashley Post

Cost-conscious legal departments tackle digital discovery issues in-house.

Allstate GC Paves the Way for Women in Law

By Cathleen Flahardy

Keeping Allstate Corp. in good hands, Michele Coleman Mayes sets an example for future women GCs.

M&A Deal Lawsuits Soar

By Ashley Post

Settlements are typical but can pose challenges.

ITC Granting Fast Injunctions in Infringement Cases

By Steven Seidenberg

Patentees bringing more complaints to Commission for quick resolution.

CFAA Case Reminds Employers to Limit Employee Data Access

By Michael Kozubek

When Hardev Sidhu took a medical leave from his job at consulting giant Accenture in 2009, his employer continued his pay, benefits and access to its secure online network, which contained proprietary information.

FDIC's "Too Big to Fail" Rules Might Not Work

By Melissa Maleske

Analysts say the proposed rules might be too rigid and burdensome.

Luxury Brands Can't Ban Online Sales, Says ECJ Advocate General

By Kayleigh Roberts

Pierre Fabre case could increase litigation for U.S. companies in the EU.

Can Companies Really Recover from C-Suite Scandals?

By Steven Andersen

An indicted executive can jeopardize an organization's future.

The Benefits of a Bottom-Up Approach to Diversity

By Cathleen Flahardy

More than ever, clients are looking to their firms to bring the best solutions to the table.

The Importance of Encouraging Ethics

By Thomas Lalla

As the economy slowly recovers, legal departments should refocus on what's right.

Budget Woes Deal Blow to Public-Employee Unions

By Adele Nicholas

Union rights are threatened in light of the budget defecit in Wisconsin.
Faith-Healing Vacation Not Protected Under FMLA

By Adele Nicholas

The First Circuit found in favor of an employer who terminated a woman who took an extended faith-healing trip with her ailing husband.
Court Says Doctor's Note Requirement Doesn't Violate Disability Law

By Joanne Sammer

Decision in Lee v. City of Columbus broadens the rights of employers.
Roundup: 2nd, 4th, 5th, DC Circuits

By Kayleigh Roberts

Arbitration Clause Can't Waive Class Action Rights; Employer Can Be At Fault for Third-Party Harassment; Employer Can Be At Fault for Third-Party Harassment; Employer Can Be At Fault for Third-Party Harassment

Tax Exemptions for Charities Are Under Scrutiny

By Bruce D. Collins

Bad behavior and the budget crisis have led Congress to scrutinize charitable exemptions.

Ethical Decisions Can Cause Personal Struggles

By Brian Martin

Reporting misconduct is an emotional experience for inside counsel.

Coke Makes a Difference by Refreshing Communities

By Cathleen Flahardy

Coke's law department makes giving back a priority--both through legal and community service.

Expanded Version: Luxury Brands Can't Ban Online Sales, Says ECJ Advocate General

By Kayleigh Roberts

Pierre Fabre case could increase litigation for U.S. companies in the EU.
Q&A: Robin Rone

By Melissa Maleske

Q&A about diversity with Robin Rone, director of the American Bar Association Council for Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Educational Pipeline.
Q&A: Craig Holden

By Melissa Maleske

InsideCounsel talks diversity with Craig Holden, a partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith and chair of the Council on Access and Fairness.
Q&A: Joe Howie and John Martin

By Kayleigh Roberts

E-Discovery experts Joe Howie and John Martin discuss often overlooked aspects of bringing e-discovery in-house.
Internal Assessments

By Ashley Post

Theresa Beaumont, Global eDiscovery Counsel at Google Inc., discusses the benefits and challenges of bringing e-discovery in-house.