InsideExclusives: July 2007

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Features

Making the Grade
Law firms earn lukewarm marks in the 18th Annual Survey of General Counsel.

SuperConference 2007
Knowledge, insight and best practices from InsideCounsel's 2007 conference.

Sections

Litigation

Lucky Breaks
SEC and shareholders are taking a hard look at 10b5-1 plans.

IP

A Murky Ruling
High Court's decision on obviousness leaves patent attorneys scratching their heads.

Labor

Health Hazards
Employers challenge legal restrictions on wellness programs.

Regulatory

Small Wonders
The future of the nanotech industry depends on the EPA's regulatory framework.

InsideUpdates

3M Names New GC
St. Paul, Minn.-based 3M Co. named Marschall Smith general counsel and senior vice president of legal affairs.

Supreme Court Raises Threshold for Private Securities Suits
In its June 21 decision in Tellabs Inc. et al. v. Makor Issues & Rights Ltd. et al., the Supreme Court made it harder for investors to sue under federal securities laws.

Jury Slaps Wal-Mart with $2 Million Discrimination Judgment
A jury in the Superior Court of Berkshire County, Mass., awarded nearly $2 million in compensatory and punitive damages to a former female employee who accused Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of gender discrimination and wrongful termination.