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].
November 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Is the SEC at the Door? Three Tips for What to Do, or NotThe Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating your company? Here are some tips on the "dos" and the "don'ts" to consider during the examination process.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Northwestern Taps a Graduate (and Jenner & Block Partner) to Head Legal DepartmentIt's a new general counsel for Northwestern University. The school announced late last week that Jenner & Block partner (and Northwestern graduate) Philip Harris has been appointed vice president and GC of the institution.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Northwestern Taps a Graduate (and Jenner & Block Partner) to Head Legal DepartmentIt's a new general counsel for Northwestern University. The school announced late last week that Jenner & Block partner (and Northwestern graduate) Philip Harris has been appointed vice president and GC of the institution.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
A Contract Is a Contract. And Its Words Matter, Says CourtWords matter. A lot. Especially in legal documents, like contracts. The Delaware Superior Court recently addressed this issue in a case in which a business buyer was trying to get remedies from the seller that weren't outlined in their agreement.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
West Pharmaceutical Picks Pharma Veteran to Head Legal DepartmentGeorge Miller is going west, to West Pharmaceutical Services that is. As of yesterday, Miller is the new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of the company, which specializes in manufacturing the packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs and other healthcare supplies.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
A Contract Is a Contract. And Its Words Matter, Says CourtWords matter. A lot. Especially in legal documents, like contracts. The Delaware Superior Court recently addressed this issue in a case in which a business buyer was trying to get remedies from the seller that weren't outlined in their agreement.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
West Pharmaceutical Picks Pharma Veteran to Head Legal DepartmentGeorge Miller is going west, to West Pharmaceutical Services that is. As of yesterday, Miller is the new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of the company, which specializes in manufacturing the packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs and other healthcare supplies.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 19, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Rebecca Collins, New GC at CMS, Will Help You (and CMS) Stay CompliantIt's a new contract for Rebecca Collins who's been appointed general counsel and chief compliance officer at Contractor Management Services, a compliance software and payment settlement services company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 19, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Good Advice: Read Vendor Contract Closely, Especially Regarding Employee BenefitsIt may be worse than doing the laundry. But it's imperative to closely review any new vendor agreements, especially when it comes to employee benefit plans.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Rebecca Collins, New GC at CMS, Will Help You (and CMS) Stay CompliantIt's a new contract for Rebecca Collins who's been appointed general counsel and chief compliance officer at Contractor Management Services, a compliance software and payment settlement services company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
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