Cathleen Flahardy

February 29, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The controversial Alabama immigration law, which took effect in September 2011, is headed to court.

By Cathleen Flahardy

2 minute read

February 28, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced yesterday that it has appointed one of its longtime lawyers, Tony West, as the new acting associate attorney general.

By Cathleen Flahardy

1 minute read

February 24, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A recent settlement, reached between California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and six companies, may change the way app makers handle personal data as well as the way app users download their apps.

By Cathleen Flahardy

3 minute read

February 23, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A judge in California Tuesday dismissed an antitrust case associated with the long-running IP battle between rival toy makers, Mattel and MGA Entertainment, over the Bratz fashion dolls.

By Cathleen Flahardy

2 minute read

February 22, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The groups are asking for more clarity around the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which makes it illegal for companies to engage in bribery with foreign officials while doing business.

By Cathleen Flahardy

3 minute read

February 21, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Paramount Pictures Corp. has filed suit against the estate of Mario Puzo, author of the popular 1960s novel The Godfather.

By Cathleen Flahardy

3 minute read

February 17, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against a Washington, D.C., law firm for rescinding a job offer it made to a candidate after learning she was pregnant.

By Cathleen Flahardy

3 minute read

February 16, 2012 | Inside Counsel

According to a report released by consulting company Hildebrandt and the Law Firm Group at Citi Private Bank, a wealth management company, 2012 may be tough on law firms.

By Cathleen Flahardy

2 minute read

February 15, 2012 | Inside Counsel

A judge in New York has ruled that luxury designer Gucci may move forward with its trademark infringement suit against Guess Inc.

By Cathleen Flahardy

1 minute read

February 14, 2012 | Inside Counsel

According to budget documents submitted yesterday to Congress, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking for $5 million to give its criminal division a boost in personnel, the Wall Street Journal reports.

By Cathleen Flahardy

2 minute read