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Ashley Post

Ashley Post

March 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

How law departments are cutting external costs

In 2012, legal departments spent more on outside counsel costs than on external expenses or non-law firm vendors.

By Ashley Post

1 minute read

March 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

<em>Amgen</em>’s effect on securities class actions

On Feb. 28, the Supreme Court issued a decision that will greatly impact securities class action litigation.

By Ashley Post

6 minute read

March 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Securities class actions decline in 2012

According to two recent studies, securities class actions were down in 2012a welcome announcement for embattled Corporate America, which faced strings of post-recession lawsuits tied to the financial crisis.

By Ashley Post

10 minute read

March 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Strategies for leaner legal departments: Part 2

How to cut external costs and get the most from your service providers

By Ashley Post

11 minute read

March 25, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Disabled people sue retailers over e-commerce sites

Since Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, retailers nationwide have been required to make their stores accessible to disabled people by installing automatic doors, ramps and other modifications.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

March 22, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Raj Rajaratnam’s younger brother charged with insider trading

It seems like insider trading is the Rajaratnam family business.

By Ashley Post

4 minute read

March 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Securities class action settlement amounts increased in 2012

Even though the number of securities class action settlements decreased in 2012, the settlement amounts were larger than they were in 2011.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

March 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel

NLRB sees increase in social media-related cases

Acting National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Lafe Solomon is noticing a trend.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

March 19, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Suit claims toddler ate used condom at McDonald’s

Parents: Brace yourselves for some nasty news that might make you think twice about letting your toddler frolic around fast-food restaurant play areas.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read

March 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

ABA launches gender pay equality initiative

The American Bar Association (ABA) is rolling out a new program designed to level compensation among men and women law firm lawyers.

By Ashley Post

2 minute read