Ashley Post

November 29, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Johnson & Johnson announced last week that General Counsel Russell Deyo will retire next year after nearly three decades with the health care company.

By Ashley Post

7 minute read

November 23, 2011 | Inside Counsel

As the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) prepares to lose one of its three members at the end of the year, it appears to be scrambling to vote on a set of proposed amendments to union election procedures.

By Ashley Post

6 minute read

November 22, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Over the past week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and ex-Goldman Sachs Director Rajat Gupta have been making their lists and checking them twice. But the lists have nothing to do with the upcoming holidays.

By Ashley Post

3 minute read

November 21, 2011 | Inside Counsel

For years, Bayer AG has faced lawsuits concerning the safety of its Yaz birth control medication. Now, the German drug company is accused of marketing its oral contraceptives for unapproved uses as well as keeping women in the dark about the drugs health risks.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

November 18, 2011 | Inside Counsel

While Crowell & Moring lawyers are still scratching their heads over the fact that one of their seemingly pleasant former associates stole millions from a client, the law firm has just been slapped with a third lawsuit tied to the thieving employees actions.

By Ashley Post

5 minute read

November 17, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Business mogul Warren Buffetts private-aircraft company, NetJets Inc., is suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for allegedly improperly applying ticket taxes and penalties totaling $642.7 million against the company.

By Ashley Post

1 minute read

November 16, 2011 | Inside Counsel

These days, patent disputes among technology companies are common, particularly among those that create handheld devices. But smartphone and tablet makers are increasingly trying to conquer their rivals in another way: by accusing competitors of violating antitrust laws.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

November 15, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Last week the General Counsel Forum hosted its 13th Annual Conference of General Counsel, featuring the Magna Stella Awards, which honor excellence in in-house leadership.

By Ashley Post

3 minute read

November 14, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Yesterday a federal judge reopened a racketeering case against Alcoa Inc., the U.S.s largest aluminum producer, so that the company can have a chance to clear its name.

By Ashley Post

3 minute read

November 09, 2011 | Inside Counsel

The Chicago legal community braved the rain and wind yesterday evening to attend an enlightening and entertaining event celebrating the launch of Courageous Counsel: Conversations with Women General Counsel in the Fortune 500, by Michele Coleman Mayes, executive vice president and general counsel of Allstate Insurance Co., and SNR Denton...

By Ashley Post

8 minute read