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].
January 11, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Hawaiian Airlines Says Aloha to a New GCHawaiian Airlines is saying aloha to a new top in-house lawyer. The company announced on Jan. 7 the hiring of its longtime outside counsel Aaron Alter as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Alter replaces Hoyt Zia, who is set to retire early this year.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
January 11, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Unpaid Break Policy Puts Company on the Hook for DamagesThe bottom line? Pay your employees to pee.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
January 11, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Hawaiian Airlines Says Aloha to a New GCHawaiian Airlines is saying aloha to a new top in-house lawyer. The company announced on Jan. 7 the hiring of its longtime outside counsel Aaron Alter as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. Alter replaces Hoyt Zia, who is set to retire early this year.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
January 08, 2016 | Law.com
2016 Could Bring Big Changes to IP Protection in EuropeThe new year could bring major changes to intellectual property laws in the European Union.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
January 08, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Construction Giant EMCOR Names a New GCEMCOR Group Inc., a Fortune 500 engineering and construction company, has its next general counsel. Maxine Lum Mauricio, previously the company's deputy general counsel, is succeeding Sheldon Cammaker, a 28-year veteran of the Norwalk, Connecticut-based firm who's been named vice chairman.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
January 08, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
2016 Could Bring Big Changes to IP Protection in EuropeThe new year could bring major changes to intellectual property laws in the European Union.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
January 08, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Construction Giant EMCOR Names a New GCEMCOR Group Inc., a Fortune 500 engineering and construction company, has its next general counsel. Maxine Lum Mauricio, previously the company's deputy general counsel, is succeeding Sheldon Cammaker, a 28-year veteran of the Norwalk, Connecticut-based firm who's been named vice chairman.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
January 07, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Employment Laws to Watch Out For in 2016It's 2016 and it seems like there are 2,016 new employment laws. Here are some of the major changes to expect across the country.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
January 07, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Agilent Once Again Promotes From Within to Fill GC SpotThe life sciences and diagnostics company Agilent Technologies announced on Wednesday that it's promoted Michael Tang to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. He takes over for Marie Oh Huber, who left to become eBay Inc.'s general counsel.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
January 07, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Employment Laws to Watch Out For in 2016It's 2016 and it seems like there are 2,016 new employment laws. Here are some of the major changes to expect across the country.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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