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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December 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Can You Keep Secrets? Do an Audit to Find Out

The first step to determine whether you can keep secrets is to perform an audit to see what's out there.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Tips for Lawyers Who Have Shied Away From Public Speaking

Did you stay away from the public eye? Here are some tips for getting over stage fright.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

December 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Can You Keep Secrets? Do an Audit to Find Out

The first step to determine whether you can keep secrets is to perform an audit to see what's out there.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

3 Ways to Protect Executives From Online Attacks

Reputation is everything, right? So what can companies do to protect executives from online reputation attacks?

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

December 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Looser Marijuana Laws Yield a Distinct 'Meh' in US HR Policies

Are employers toking up in the wake of liberalized marijuana laws? Not really, according to a recent survey of employer drug policies.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

3 Ways to Protect Executives From Online Attacks

Reputation is everything, right? So what can companies do to protect executives from online reputation attacks?

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

December 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Looser Marijuana Laws Yield a Distinct 'Meh' in US HR Policies

Are employers toking up in the wake of liberalized marijuana laws? Not really, according to a recent survey of employer drug policies.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

All Aboard: Railroad Commission of Texas Has a New GC

Alexander Schoch is hopping on board the Railroad Commission of Texas, a regulatory agency with jurisdiction over alternative fuel safety, natural gas utilities, surface mining and intrastate pipelines. He's been appointed general counsel.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read