Alex Vorro

May 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Reports from the premier conference for the in-house bar

By Julie Beck, Cathleen Flahardy, Ashley Post, Alex Vorro

6 minute read

May 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Takeaway lessons on everything from predictive coding to working with opposing counsel

By Alex Vorro

40 minute read

May 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Education is key in bringing senior lawyers up to speed with new technology and encouraging young lawyers to use it responsibly

By Alex Vorro

6 minute read

May 29, 2012 | Inside Counsel

After nearly five full months of taking blow after blow, apparently it was time to throw in the towel. Reeling New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night in Manhattan federal bankruptcy court.

By Alex Vorro

5 minute read

May 25, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Because New York strips, filet mignons and delmonicos are so last century, and skirt steaks, hanger steaks and tri-tips are so last decade, researchers just had to take our old friend the cow and find a new steak for the here-and-now.

By Alex Vorro

3 minute read

May 24, 2012 | Inside Counsel

In this rapidly changing global regulatory environment, fraught with tempestuous economic conditions, it can be difficult for many companies to persevere and continue to grow while remaining ethically above board and compliant.

By Alex Vorro

7 minute read

May 21, 2012 | Inside Counsel

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma may not be allowed to tackle any National Football League (NFL) players on the gridiron next season, but he will try to take down his employer in a court of law.

By Alex Vorro

5 minute read

May 21, 2012 | Inside Counsel

It appears as though Dewey & LeBoeufs hiring of bankruptcy counsel Albert Togut in April really was foreshadowing for a final filing. Despite many assertions to the contrary by firm leadership, of which all save for one already has jumped ship, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the New...

By Alex Vorro

5 minute read

May 18, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Big things are afoot in Portland, Ore. Athletic merchandise giant Adidas AG filed a lawsuit this week in federal court seeking to stop a skateboarding equipment maker and regional sporting goods retail chain from selling shoes allegedly too similar in design to its own.

By Alex Vorro

5 minute read

May 17, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The way companies handle digital communications will soon change north of the border. Canadas anti-spam legislation, Bill C-28, which was passed Dec. 15, 2010, is expected to be proclaimed in force in late fall 2012 or early 2013. However, while most Canadian companies are aware of the impending changes, a...

By Alex Vorro

6 minute read