August 26, 2013 | Inside Counsel
American Airlines and US Airways seek early trial in antitrust suitAMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, and US Airways Group Inc. is hoping to speed up its trial date to defend their proposed merger against antitrust claims.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
August 23, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Former NFL players sue the leagueSome former players for the National Football League (NFL) have a bone to pick with their former employer, Bloomberg recently reported.
By Cathleen Flahardy
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August 22, 2013 | Inside Counsel
DOJ and SEC extend Microsoft’s bribe investigationThe Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) have expanded their ongoing probe into possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations by Microsoft.
By Cathleen Flahardy
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August 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Brazil sues Samsung over labor violationsThe Brazilian government is none too pleased with Samsung Electronics Co. and its treatment of Brazilians who work for the electronics company.
By Cathleen Flahardy
4 minute read
August 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Federal prosecutor joins McKool SmithFormer Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Levy will be joining McKool Smith as partner in September, the firm announced yesterday.
By Cathleen Flahardy
6 minute read
August 19, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Penn State reaches settlement with first victimPennsylvania State University is moving closer toward putting its infamous sex-abuse scandal behind it.
By Cathleen Flahardy
5 minute read
August 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel
NLRB and Mexico sign cooperation agreementThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reaching out to our friends south of the border.
By Cathleen Flahardy
6 minute read
August 15, 2013 | Inside Counsel
U.S. legal system most costly, according to reportAccording to a recent report released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), the U.S. legal system is the worlds most expensive.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
August 14, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Tennessee lawyers complete 800,000 hours of pro bono per yearTennessee lawyers have something to be proud of. The states lawyers are providing free and reduced-fee legal services to those in need to the tune of 800,000 hours.
By Cathleen Flahardy
5 minute read
August 13, 2013 | Inside Counsel
In-House Compensation Report offers insight into legal department payGeneral counsel working in the extractive/chemical/mining, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are the highest paid among their peers, according to a study by legal search firm Major Lindsey & Africa (MLA) and law department benchmarking company General Counsel Metrics (GC Metrics).
By Cathleen Flahardy
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