December 19, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Replacement counsel sought in New York foreclosure casesIts great to relax and have fun with colleagues at corporate holiday parties. But one group of employees took the fun too far at their 2010 Halloween party, and they now are suffering the consequences of their inappropriate behavior.
By Ashley Post
4 minute read
December 16, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Medal of Honor recipient settles employment lawsuitThe same day the U.S. declared an official end to the war in Iraq, a public legal battle between a decorated Marine and a major defense corporation also came to a close.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 15, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Lawyer admits to $37 million insider-trading schemeOver a period of 17 years, an attorney has been duping a handful of the countrys top law firms.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 14, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Facebook COO discusses lack of women in the C-suiteEven though shes the chief operating officer of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg chose not to talk about social media at a recent speaking engagement. There was something more important on which she wanted to focus.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 13, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Angelina Jolie slapped with copyright infringement suitAngelina Jolie is creating controversy in Hollywood. And this time, its not because shes stealing another womans husband.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 12, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Crowell & Moring reimburses client, releases statement on fugitive associateAs Crowell & Moring continues to reel from the misconduct of one of its former employees, the law firm is making strides to amend relationships with its wronged clients.
By Ashley Post
10 minute read
December 09, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Major law firms announce year-end bonusesIts the holidays, and that means its that time of year when law firms are doling out their annual bonuses. But despite the fact that law firms made more money in 2011 than they did in 2010, this years bonuses are nearly identical to the previous two years amounts.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 08, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Boeing union asks NLRB to withdraw complaintHoliday cheer and peace on earth may have finally penetrated a longstanding battle between Boeing Co. and its union.
By Ashley Post
2 minute read
December 07, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Aetna files antitrust lawsuit against Michigan Blue Cross Blue ShieldConsumers who already feel like they pay out the nose for health care will likely be angered by a new lawsuit claiming a major health insurer in Michigan unfairly caused premiums to rise throughout the state.
By Ashley Post
3 minute read
December 06, 2011 | Inside Counsel
Execs face tougher penalties for company wrongdoingA little-known legal doctrine could mean trouble for executives of companies accused of wrongdoing.
By Ashley Post
3 minute read