October 14, 2011 | Corporate Counsel
NHL Players' Association GC Skates Into Contract NegotiationsWith the NBA lockout recalling the NHL's lost 2004-2005 season, the hockey pros' union has a new general counsel, Don Zavelo, getting in the game a year ahead of the skaters' upcoming contract negotiations.
By Catherine Dunn
5 minute read
May 13, 2013 | Law.com
Wage-and-Hour Suits Up for Fifth Straight YearFor the fifth year in a row, U.S. employers have seen an increase in the number of wage-and-hour lawsuits filed against them in federal court, according to calculations by the Federal Judicial Center.
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read
August 28, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
5 Corporate Insurance Tips for Before and After a StormHave you reviewed your company's insurance policies lately?
By Catherine Dunn
5 minute read
January 22, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Regulators Working to Get Boeing Dreamliner Back in the AirBoeing 787 Dreamliners have been grounded by the functioning of a lithium-ion battery. And in the wake of an emergency airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration, it's up to international regulators and the airplane's maker to figure out a solution.
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read
November 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
More Employers Creating Social Media Policies for the WorkplaceAs social media use continues to grow, more employers are writing dedicated social media polices, and many are also monitoring employee use of social media sites at work, according to a new survey.
By Catherine Dunn
5 minute read
May 09, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Worry About Cyber Threats, Executive Pay, and MoreBehind closed doors, what are corporate board members saying about cybersecurity, executive compensation, and social media? The "2013 Law in the Boardroom" survey of some 550 directors and general counsel, from Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting, has the answers.
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read
February 02, 2012 | Legaltech News
Get Benchmark Compliance Policies in a Mouse-ClickThere's a new tool in the compliance officer's toolbox that answers one of the most common questions asked by those who have to update company compliance policies: What is everyone else doing?
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read
February 23, 2012 | National Law Journal
Cordray's Former GC on the CFPB Director's Past and FutureWhat makes Richard Cordray tick? According to Albert Lin, Cordray's general counsel in the Ohio AG's office, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director is a detail-oriented pragmatist with a steady hand.
By Catherine Dunn
6 minute read
December 03, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
The Value of Developing Relationships with Outside CounselAt an event presented by Corporate Counsel, in-house counsel from Vringo and Target outlined the benefits of forging more detailed relationships with legal service providers.
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read
June 22, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
ACC Reveals Its List of In-House Value ChampionsThe secrets to big-time budgetary savings in the law department got a little less secret when the Association of Corporate Counsel announced its inaugural class of ACC Value Champions.
By Catherine Dunn
4 minute read