January 2010 »
Features
General counsel are getting involved in compensation issues like never before. ...
To compete in the new economy, in-house counsel need to understand business and finance....
Profile
David Hayes pilots Trans States Airlines’ legal department—
as well as its planes....
Departments
Litigation
Ongoing investigations into Bank of America’s takeover of Merrill Lynch raise issues of attorney-client privilege....
IP
Some companies are violating software license agreements and don’t even know it....
Labor
New GINA regulations pose challenges to employer wellness programs....
Technology
Web sites and social media present new challenges when companies release material information....
Regulatory
As antitrust allegations fly, the DOJ and USDA launch a joint examination of competition in agriculture....
Global
Ontario’s new discovery rules are no relief to U.S. litigants....
Also Inside
From The Editor
I would like to extend my gratitude for all the hard work the entire InsideCounsel family has put forth....
Inside Perspective
With the demise of the billable hour, legal departments focus on efficiency. ...
Circuits
Decision bucks anti-monitoring trend
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Court sends message about turning bad news into a viable lawsuit....
Case raises questions about defining a “medical” exam....
Career Talk
"Part of the fun for me is to figure out those ways where legal can really contribute to the success of the various functional groups."...
GC Appointments, In-House Moves, Awards and Law Firm News...
Inside Non-Profits
Excesses in business and non-profits persist in the face of public attention....
Ethical Insights
Training is key to clarifying attorney-client privilege in the workplace....
Paying It Forward
Elder law project quadruples its impact with the help of ExxonMobil attorneys....
Online Exclusive
Good old-fashioned email can be the vehicle for a Securities and Exchange Commission violation....
Though farmer-run co-ops have some antitrust immunity, various partnerships open them up for investigation....
Corporations and courts continue to struggle with the issue of when the presence of third-party consultants waives privilege.
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A once per decade peek into the crystal ball....
New advances in technology have now made the e-discovery process non-linear and more flexible, faster and more cost efficient. ...