InsideCounsel Magazine September 2011
Features
The 2011 IC10 winners
This year's winners use confident creativity to initiate innovative solutions within their legal departments.
From The Editor
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New media optimizes business processes
Web technologies can benefit companies willing to adapt to change.
Inside Perspective
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Lawyers are key in closing the unemployment gap
To reduce unemployment, education and immigration reform are essential.
Ethical Insights
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What keeps GCs up at night
Ethical mishaps top an in-house counsel's list of worries.
Litigation
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Supreme Court delivers big win to generic-drug makers
The high court's Pliva v. Mensing decision shields generic-medication companies from failure-to-warn claims.
IP
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Microsoft patent infringement case a blow to large tech companies
The Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. was disappointing to many IT firms, but it could place new limits on clear and convincing standard.
Labor
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NLRB scrutinizes social media policies
The labor board is keeping an eye on corporate policies that might violate employees' Section 7 rights.
Regulatory
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Location-based mobile apps create privacy concerns
Without a clear rules or authority, the wireless industry self-regulates.
Global
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El Salvador mining case could affect business in Central America
A dispute between Pacific Rim Ming Corp. and El Salvador could set the bar for DR-CAFTA arbitration.
Technology
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Data-indexing glitches can accidentally disclose privileged documents
Over-reliance on technology to provide e-discovery data can be risky.
Profile
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Mark Jaeger says gig as Jockey GC is a comfortable fit
Jaeger finds fulfillment in working on international trade aspects and protecting the company brand.
Circuits
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FCC rule relaxing media ownership limits tossed
3rd Circuit Prometheus II decision allays fears about media consolidation.
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Decision raises the bar for defending False Claims Act cases
1st Circuit says non-submitting entities can be liable for false claims filed by others.
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Illinois and Indiana revise workers compensation schemes
Illinois' revisions are expected to save employers more than half a billion dollars per year.
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Roundup: 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th Circuits
Courts can protect companies from unfair taxation; employers' SOX whistleblower defenses strengthened; decisions hinder plaintiffs surviving motions to dismiss; third-party insurers can be sued under ERISA.
Inside Non-Profits
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Governors criticize big paychecks at colleges and universities
State leaders are challenging unreasonable compensation at tax-exempt organizations.
Career Talk
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In-house career changes
GC career moves.
Paying It Forward
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Cargill's law department expands pro bono efforts
The team partners with an outside law firm to help Minneapolis residents with housing needs.
Online Exclusive
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Slideshow: The 2011 IC10 winners
See this year's winners in their element.
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LBS on the Hill
Lawmakers hold hearings on location-based services.
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Indexing issues
How to minimize the dangers of technology glitches during discovery.
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