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Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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 09, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Court: EEOC Can Force Companies to Turn Over 'Pedigree' Information

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can force employers to produce private information, known as "pedigree information," of their employees or applicants, such as names, telephone numbers, addresses and Social Security numbers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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December 09, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Crowell & Moring Snags a Health Insurance Trade Group Pro

Joseph Miller is trading in his general counsel shoes for a pair over at Crowell & Moring. The former GC of American's Health Insurance Plans has accepted a partnership post in the antitrust and health care groups at the firm.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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December 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Crowell & Moring Snags a Health Insurance Trade Group Pro

Joseph Miller is trading in his general counsel shoes for a pair over at Crowell & Moring. The former GC of American's Health Insurance Plans has accepted a partnership post in the antitrust and health care groups at the firm.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Be Consistent When Deciding Which Employees Are Naughty or Nice

While Santa is checking over his list, employers are doing the same with year-end employee evaluations.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Calgon Makes It Clear, Hires Chad Whalen as Its New GC

It's a clear solution for Calgon Carbon Corp., a Pittsburgh-headquartered carbon company focusing on water purification: Chad Whalen has joined on as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Be Consistent When Deciding Which Employees Are Naughty or Nice

While Santa is checking over his list, employers are doing the same with year-end employee evaluations.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Calgon Makes It Clear, Hires Chad Whalen as Its New GC

It's a clear solution for Calgon Carbon Corp., a Pittsburgh-headquartered carbon company focusing on water purification: Chad Whalen has joined on as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

December 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Gives Health Care Advice for Docs Dealing With Patients' Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is going to the doctor. According to Robin Shea of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, the organization has published guidance for employees' health care providers with respect to dealing with HIV/AIDS.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

December 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Gives Health Care Advice for Docs Dealing With Patients' Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is going to the doctor. According to Robin Shea of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, the organization has published guidance for employees' health care providers with respect to dealing with HIV/AIDS.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

December 04, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Brad Smith and Microsoft Observe the UN's Day of Persons With Disabilities

This week Microsoft is recognizing the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, according to Brad Smith, president and chief legal officer of the company. In a blog post yesterday, he outlined how the company fosters inclusion.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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