Washington

7 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

By Alanna Byrne | April 18, 2012

The following lawsuits exemplify the lighter, and sometimes bizarre, side of the legal world.
No deal in Johnson & Johnson Risperdal case

By Cathleen Flahardy | March 12, 2012

Federal prosecutors have rejected a proposed settlement with Johnson & Johnson over the marketing of its drug Risperdal.
Labor: DOL initiatives to crackdown on employee misclassifications

By Kathleen Furey McDonough | March 5, 2012

In one of the most noteworthy collaborations of 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that they would join forces to combat worker misclassification.
4 tips for working with regional law firms

By Ashley Post | March 1, 2012

Experts discuss how to form and maintain strong relationships
5 tips for navigating the e-discovery challenges of cloud data storage

By Daniel Lim | February 27, 2012

Many organizations are considering moving their data storage to the cloud. However, confusion about the cloud persists, along with uncertainty about the nature of legal risks associated with cloud data storage and its impact on a defensible e-discovery process.
5 notable GCs in the news

By Julie Beck | February 3, 2012

Tracking some of the most-significant quotes from general counsel in the mainstream media
9th Circuit sends Whopper spit burger case to state court

By Alex Vorro | January 12, 2012

Apparently Sheriff’s Deputy Edward Bylsma doesn’t enjoy the same type of quality service at his local Burger King that Police Chief Clancy Wiggum does at the Springfield Krusty Burger.
Labor: Independent contractors and your business model

By Alfred Robinson Jr. | November 7, 2011

Joining forces, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate efforts to resolve employer practices of misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Hot topics in pre-employment screening: Part II

By Carrie B. Rosen | October 21, 2011

As discussed in part I, an increasing number of employers are conducting some form of pre-employment screening on job applicants. Employers are researching not only a candidate’s educational qualifications and prior job history, but also a candidate’s criminal history, credit history and online presence. At the same time, the Equal...
Boeing’s battle over 787 Dreamliner plant continues to boil

By Ashley Post | September 26, 2011

Union says subpoenaed documents prove company illegally transferred work