Inside Counsel

Using Web 2.0 to Advance Your Career

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Mike Evers) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Going beyond directory listings to the brave new world of thought leadership, Mike explores the career-development possibilities of Web 2.0.

Positive Perspective

cflahardy@insidecounsel.com (Cathleen Flahardy) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Focusing on the good things that have happened in your life will go a long way toward keeping your spirits up as the season of cheer approaches.

Legal Reconstruction

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Thomas Lalla) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Keeping counsel engaged and the legal department running efficiently is key in the current climate.

Guarding the Gatekeepers

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Brian Martin) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

A practical approach to attorney-client privilege supports in-house counsel who pursue SOX whistleblower claims.

In-House Attorneys Get SOX Whistleblower Protection

lwilliamson@insidecounsel.com (Lauren Williamson) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Attorney-client privilege doesn’t bar SOX claims.

Open Secrets

mmaleske@insidecounsel.com (Melissa Maleske) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Ruling on IRS summons for sensitive tax documents could have broader implications for privilege.

Pleading Precedent

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Steven Seidenberg) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Inequitable conduct ruling may alter the patent infringement litigation landscape.

Contingent Concerns

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Dave Wieczorek) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Compliance laws can cloud the benefit of hiring temporary workers.

Powering Down

lwilliamson@insidecounsel.com (Lauren Williamson) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Data center power consumption has doubled since 2000— and environmentalists are taking notice.

Conspiracy Theory

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Julius Melnitzer) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

ECJ lowers the bar to finding a concerted practice is anti-competitive, putting risk in information-sharing.

Big Money

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Steven Andersen) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

DOJ sends a message on health care fraud with record $2.3 billion Pfizer settlement.

Preserving Privilege

mmaleske@insidecounsel.com (Melissa Maleske) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

In light of Textron, some companies might want to reevaluate their tax accrual workpaper policies.

Inside Job

cdanzig@gmail.com (Christopher Danzig) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Insourcing can save money on e-discovery—as long as it’s done right.

Symptoms and the Cause

cdanzig@gmail.com (Christopher Danzig) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

In-house counsel have another long-term option to reduce e-discovery-related costs: adopting stronger corporate data retention policies.

Out of Balance

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Steven Andersen) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Five big beasts in the patent jungle.

Private Practices

mswanton@insidecounsel.com (Mary Swanton) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Employers struggle to draw the line between snooping and protecting their business.

Perfect Brew

lwilliamson@insidecounsel.com (Lauren Williamson) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Dan Lee blends business and law at the top of Caribou Coffee’s legal team.

Gay People Can Bring Title VII Gender Stereotyping Claims

mmaleske@insidecounsel.com (Melissa Maleske) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Gay man's stereotyping claims go forward.

“Obsolete Skills” Beat Discrimination Claims in ADEA Case

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Dick Dahl) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Outdated skills grounds for termination, regardless of age.

Court Dismisses ID Theft Claim That Does Not Allege Injury

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Russ Banham) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Potential future injury not a sufficient claim.

Hidden Agenda

CustomerService@sbmedia.com (Bruce D. Collins) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Proposals in health care bill send non-profits scrambling.

Leo Burnett GC Wins Advertising Industry Award

cdanzig@gmail.com (Christopher Danzig) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

"It’s a huge honor for any attorney to be recognized by a business community."

In-house Career Changes

cdanzig@gmail.com (Christopher Danzig) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

GC Appointments

Magic Touch

mmaleske@insidecounsel.com (Melissa Maleske) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

Convert to Touch Duo is an affordable stand-in for a tablet PC—but won't replace the real thing.

Swine Flu Raises Employee Privacy Concerns

mswanton@insidecounsel.com (Mary Swanton) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 PDT

While employers may want to find out whether sick employees have swine flu symptoms, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws limit the medical information employers can seek from employees.