InsideCounsel: June 2008

Under Scrutiny
Aggressive federal probes put GCs in jeopardy.

Proper Proposals
Companies maximize the value of the RFP process in hiring outside counsel.

Profile

The Natural
Whole Foods’ general counsel delivers top-of-the-line legal talent at the rapidly growing company.

Sections

Litigation

Auction-Rate Insecurities
The failed market for auction-rate securities has left many investors angry enough to sue.

IP

Marked Out
TTAB takes a tougher stand against trademark owners’ claims.

Workers’ Rights
Employee inventions may lead to patent battles with employers.

Labor

Tipping the Balance
Service employees file multimillion-dollar lawsuits over tip sharing.

Regulatory

Pre-Tax Facts
After decades without change, cafeteria plans experience a makeover.

Global

Deceitful Deals
Trends converge to turn up the heat on international bribery.

Technology

Front-Running Fiends
A recent court case raises awareness of a new threat to domain names.

Also Inside

Circuits

County Can’t Sue Employers of Illegal Aliens

Judge Puts a Literary Twist on Copyright Infringement Case

Court Upholds “Perceived Disability” Decision

Court Cites Discovery Costs in Dismissing RICO Case

Inside Perspective

Asset Management
Companies focused on employee satisfaction experience increased morale and retention.

Inside Non-Profits

“Medium” Effort
Television drama falls short of accurately representing charitable organizations.

Sections

In Review

Wheels of Misfortune
“World’s Lightest Carry-on” stalls on its test flight.

Also Inside

From The Editor

Still Standing

Online Exclusive

In-House Counsel Under Scrutiny

Outside Perspective

ARS Guidance

Stop The Unscrupulous

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