David Hechler

June 14, 2004 | National Law Journal

When Oracle began its trial on June 7 some lawyers wondered why Oracle would go to the trouble and expense of litigating in the U.S. when the European Commission has already revealed its strong inclination to block the deal.

By David HechlerStaff reporter

4 minute read

June 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

A General Electric lawyer travels to Myanmar to test the legal waters.

By David Hechler

5 minute read

June 05, 2002 | Daily Report Online

David [email protected] malpractice insurance rates are on the rise after years of decline. As law firms renew their policies, many are paying premiums that top last year's rates by 25 percent and more-sometimes much more. A solo practitioner in Virginia said he was outraged when his carrier notified him in January that his annual premium would jump from $1,200 to $1,750-a 46 percent increase.

By David Hechler

8 minute read

January 03, 2005 | National Law Journal

The Internet has proven to be a valuable medium for attorneys trying to reach their intended audience. Although the promise remains strong, the high number of uncertainties may lead to some unfavorable outcomes.

By David Hechler Staff reporter

9 minute read

June 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

What were in-house attorneys doing while Wal-Mart allegedly bribed Mexican officials?

By David Hechler

7 minute read

April 19, 2004 | National Law Journal

Pete Cardillo's whole practice is devoted to suing pest-control companies. It's all termites all the time. He may be the first lawyer in the country to establish this specialty.

By David HechlerStaff reporter

10 minute read

April 30, 2002 | Law.com

A class action can make a general counsel long for early retirement, especially when the allegations are splashed across the media. Employment law specialists say that large companies should expect to be hit with class actions. In the year ending last September, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed 134 of them -- a 43 percent increase from 1997.

By David Hechler

8 minute read

November 15, 2004 | National Law Journal

The arthritis drug Vioxx and its manufacturer, Merck & Co., are almost certainly heading to an MDL court. The questions are: Where will it be, and who will be class counsel?

By David Hechler Staff reporter

9 minute read

April 07, 2006 | Daily Report Online

By David Hechler, Corporate CounselThe culture war that heated up over gay marriage and roiled the 2004 presidential campaign is now expanding on the corporate front-and GCs are getting caught in the crossfire. In recent months, conservative Christians have waged campaigns against Ford Motor Co. and Microsoft Corp. for their support of gay and lesbian causes.

By David Hechler

7 minute read

May 01, 2002 | Daily Report Online

David [email protected] YORK-The allegations are sensational. Women were routinely and publicly cursed and threatened in the factory where they worked. They were groped and fondled; one woman had her shirt ripped off. These are among the charges in a class action the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought against The Dial Corp.

By David Hechler

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