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Ed Silverstein

Ed Silverstein

March 27, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Could Ronald McDonald ever be a victim of human rights violations?

McDonalds recently released a report about its company and human rights at the request of its shareholders

By Ed Silverstein

8 minute read

March 27, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Why not charge activist investors a few thousand dollars for every proposal they offer?

Activist investors are submitting so many proposals for company ballots it may be time to put on restrictions on who can offer proposals and limit the number of those offered.

By Ed Silverstein

9 minute read

March 26, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Proposed ambush election rule from NLRB said to favor unions

A proposal from the NLRB is said to favor unions over either employers or those workers who do not want unionization by cutting the time for campaigns.

By Ed Silverstein

4 minute read

March 26, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Do non-disclosure agreements between possible partners protect intellectual property?

Non-disclosure agreements between businesses may be insufficient to protect company information.

By Ed Silverstein

8 minute read

March 25, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Several tech companies urge careful review in public of details in proposed TPP trade deal

Several tech companies want greater scrutiny of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal by U.S. officials

By Ed Silverstein

3 minute read

March 25, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Gmail improves its encryption in response to government snooping

Gmail comes up with improved encryption, but there are still limited opportunities for government spies and others to snoop on private e-mail messages

By Ed Silverstein

10 minute read

March 25, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Women attorneys may face double standard when it comes to courtroom attire

Is there is a double standard when it comes to what women attorneys are expected to wear in the courtroom as opposed to men? Male attorneys are advised to look professional, but the clothing choices of female attorneys are getting a lot of scrutiny.

By Ed Silverstein

9 minute read