Alanna Byrne

January 23, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Corporate Americas reputation took a hit during the financial crisis, but, in a potentially encouraging sign for business, the number of federal securities fraud lawsuits seeking class-action status fell to its lowest number in six years in 2012

By Alanna Byrne

6 minute read

January 23, 2013 | Inside Counsel

A teacher afraid of children, an airborne ballpark frank and five more strange lawsuits in the news

By Alanna Byrne

7 minute read

January 22, 2013 | Inside Counsel

McDonalds Corp. is in hot water over its food, but the problem this time isnt calorie countsits the restaurants alleged failure to comply with Muslim dietary law, despite its advertising to the contrary.

By Alanna Byrne

4 minute read

January 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday announced sweeping updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which are designed to strengthen patient privacy protections.

By Alanna Byrne

2 minute read

January 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

From mammoth mergers to profitable practice areas, an inside look at the numbers that count

By Alanna Byrne

5 minute read

January 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

On Thursday, cyclist Lance Armstrong finally admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs, confirming allegations that have been swirling for years.

By Alanna Byrne

6 minute read

January 17, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Navigating the legal jobs market can be daunting, but attorneys with business law experience may be in luck, according to a new survey from Robert Half Legal.

By Alanna Byrne

10 minute read

January 17, 2013 | Inside Counsel

The food we eat, the clothes we wear and the toys we give to children are such integral parts of our lives that we often dont give them a second thought.

By Alanna Byrne, Melissa Maleske

5 minute read

January 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Charting some of the most recent GC and in-house appointments

By Alanna Byrne

28 minute read

January 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Businesses dreading New York Citys impending sugary drink ban won a brief reprieve today, as city officials announced that they will not impose fines for the first three months after the measure takes effect.

By Alanna Byrne

4 minute read