Marlisse Silver Sweeney

Marlisse Silver Sweeney is the Canada-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues across Canada. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].

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January 25, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

What GCs Look for in Outside Counsel

Corporate counsel aren't easy to please. Last June, when BTI Consulting put together its annual ranking of the best law firms for customer service, it found that only a third of in-house lawyers would recommend their primary law firm to a peer.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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January 22, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Is Arbitration Really Faster and Cheaper?

Believe it or not, small and medium-sized businesses are usually better off handling disputes in court, rather than through arbitration, one practitioner argues.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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January 22, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC: Protect Your Muslim Workers

In a recently published question-and-answer guide for employers, the agency writes that “reactions in the workplace to world events demand increased efforts by employers to prevent discrimination” against employees who are, or are perceived to be, Muslim or Middle Eastern.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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January 21, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Navigator Energy Taps New GC

Navigator Energy Services, a Dallas-based pipeline operator, hires Kevin Strehlow as its new general counsel.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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January 21, 2016 | Law.com

SEC to Focus on Cybersecurity Compliance in 2016

In 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will remain focused on assessing cybersecurity efforts by investment advisers and broker-dealers.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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