September 18, 2009 | Texas Lawyer
Ex-GC Alleges McAfee Used Him as 'Shield' to Protect Its CEO, DirectorsThe stock option backdating saga at McAfee Inc., isn't over. On Sept. 16, former general counsel Kent Roberts sued the software maker for defamation. He claims McAfee made him the scapegoat for a federal probe into backdating at the company. Roberts says that as a result, he hasn't been able to find another full-time job.
By Amy Miller
3 minute read
June 01, 2009 | Corporate Counsel
Carrot and StickFinalist: Advancing minorities and helping the poor are top priorities at Exelon.
By Amy Miller
10 minute read
March 16, 2010 | Corporate Counsel
Quiver With Fear ... and Behold JPMorgan's Two-Headed (Legal) MonsterThey say that two heads are better than one. JPMorgan's new legal one-two punch dodged a whopper now that Washington Mutual has announced a $6 billion settlement — but the dynamic litigation duo is sure to have their work cut out for them.
By Amy Miller
5 minute read
March 31, 2011 | The Recorder
Wilson Team Helps ServiceSource Launch IPOBy Amy Miller
1 minute read
March 04, 2011 | The Recorder
Finding Litigation Misconduct in Patent Suit, Judge Awards Costs and FeesBy Amy Miller
3 minute read
November 17, 2010 | The Recorder
Sullivan & Cromwell, DLA Piper Rep VeriFone, Hypercom in AcquisitionBy Amy Miller
2 minute read
February 03, 2010 | Corporate Counsel
'Itching for That Fight': Facebook Won't Just Hand Over User InfoFacebook's deputy general counsel says 'I don't care if you snivel,' the social networking site won't fork over information from a user's account to law enforcement or litigators — unless it comes after a courtroom brawl.
By Amy Miller
4 minute read
February 19, 2009 | Corporate Counsel
VitaminWater Sinks Would-Be Imitators With Trade Dress LawsuitsThe success of Glaceau's VitaminWater was built on aggressive, edgy marketing. The company was so successful that The Coca-Cola Co. bought Glaceau in 2007 for $4.1 billion -- the largest acquisition in the soda giant's history. But as VitaminWater's popularity and distribution grows, so does the number of would-be imitators. The company's small but feisty legal department vigilantly defends VitaminWater's distinctive two-toned labels. In fact, Glaceau hasn't lost a trademark case yet.
By Amy Miller
13 minute read
August 09, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Stock Options in Style for General CounselZynga Inc.'s planned initial public offering promises to make General Counsel Reginald Davis a very wealthy man.
By Amy Miller
5 minute read
September 02, 2011 | Corporate Counsel
Judge to Call His Own Expert at Oracle/Google TrialThere's nothing unusual about a federal judge appointing a technical expert to help unravel convoluted claims during a patent trial. But Judge William Alsup has done something prominent litigators in the Bay Area say they've never seen before. He appointed an expert to testify specifically on damages in Oracle America Inc.'s closely watched suit against Google Inc.
By Amy Miller
4 minute read
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