Catherine Dunn

July 11, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

For many members of the legal community, the question surrounding so-called "patent trolls" isn't whether they do damage to business, but understanding the extent to which they do.

By Catherine Dunn

4 minute read

December 18, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Letters companies receive from the Federal Trade Commission may contain limited information, but they reveal certain patterns about when and why the FTC decides to close an investigation.

By Catherine Dunn

6 minute read

May 10, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

The "Most Favored Nation" clause is a common type of business arrangement, but the U.S. Department of Justice is taking a closer look at the antitrust implications of MFNs, especially in the health care sector.

By Catherine Dunn

5 minute read

February 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Ethics and compliance are top concerns for general counsel, while transparency and privacy issues are also grabbing their attention, according to the Association of Corporate Counsel's "Chief Legal Officers 2013 Survey."

By Catherine Dunn

4 minute read

August 17, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Nearly a week after the Romney campaign's VP announcement, there are still many questions about exactly how Rep. Paul Ryan's "Roadmap" budget plan would affect U.S. banks and businesses.

By Catherine Dunn

4 minute read

February 02, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

As Facebook files its initial public offering paperwork with the SEC, regulators and potential investors will examine the company under a fiscal microscope and decide just how much they "like" Facebook's operational structure.

By Catherine Dunn

5 minute read

November 17, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

A new report by The Conference Board says one way for corporations to mitigate the potential risks of political spending and other political activities is through strong internal processes.

By Catherine Dunn

5 minute read

August 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Olympic officials encourage athletes to blog and tweet, but they'd better read the rules.

By Catherine Dunn

7 minute read

October 30, 2012 | Daily Report Online

Oh, the horror: Outside counsel glued to a BlackBerry during a meeting with their in-house counterparts.

By Catherine Dunn

4 minute read

June 04, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

With Justin Timberlake and Celine Dion sharing the stage with executives and board members, Wal-Mart's annual shareholder meeting wove together conflicting narratives of celebratory pride and sober reflection.

By Catherine Dunn

6 minute read