September 2009 »
Features
The 2009 IC-10 create winning solutions....
Profile
Debra Kuper leads AGCO’s international legal team through years of major growth.
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Departments
Litigation
The Chrysler and GM bankruptcies highlight the dominance and evolution of 363 sales....
IP
Social media pose trademark threats for companies....
Labor
ADEA plaintiffs must prove age was the sole reason for an adverse employment decision....
Technology
Hackers take down Web sites and drag unsuspecting companies into their crimes....
Regulatory
Compensation policies that encouraged excessive corporate risk-taking now face reform....
Global
Proposed Canadian anti-spam bill goes beyond its U.S. equivalent....
Corporate Crime
The bailout spigot has increased the risk of corruption in the construction industry. ...
In Review
Omega’s new Constellation makes a strong, yet minimalist, fashion statement....
Also Inside
From The Editor
Managing a legal department requires patience, understanding and the ability to think outside the box....
Inside Perspective
Now more than ever, GCs should serve as advocates for good corporate governance. ...
Circuits
Ninth Circuit deals a blow to cell phone spammers....
E-mailing an attorney from work does not waive privilege....
Ballot language invalidates new city ordinance....
Whistleblowers must believe they are reporting a crime....
Career Talk
"My blend of experience, which is somewhat unusual, is tremendously helpful as an in-house lawyer." ...
Inside Non-Profits
Politicians and others practice corruption in the name of charity....
Ethical Insights
With a solid foundation in place, a durable culture of ethics and compliance will flourish....
Tech Talk
What should a company do?...
Online Exclusive
The end result of an older workforce may well be an escalation in age discrimination complaints....
Change strategies to consider in addressing retention issues...
Cyber-attacks threaten not only businesses, but also critical infrastructure....
In late July, a House Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law held a third hearing on ramifications of the auto industry bankruptcies....
For the ASAP corporate cultures of 2009, don’t look to Emily Post for guidance on thank you notes. Just read this column....