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 18, 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
Etiquette Alert: Now There Are Thanksgiving Cards for Business AssociatesAccording to Tom Kane of Kane Consulting, Thanksgiving cards are the way to go this year, when it comes to client development.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Juror-Employees Get Some Additional Protections From Company DisciplineJurors may soon be rejoicing. There are numerous statutes protecting employees from adverse employment action as they fulfill their civic duties.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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November 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Etiquette Alert: Now There Are Thanksgiving Cards for Business AssociatesAccording to Tom Kane of Kane Consulting, Thanksgiving cards are the way to go this year, when it comes to client development.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Juror-Employees Get Some Additional Protections From Company DisciplineJurors may soon be rejoicing. There are numerous statutes protecting employees from adverse employment action as they fulfill their civic duties.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Your Firm's Cybersecurity Is Crucial. But So Is YoursWhen it comes to financial firms, having sound cybersecurity protocols and physically protecting systems may not be enough.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Daniel Kuntz Bounced Upstairs as MCU Resources' New GCMDU Resources Group has its next general counsel. Longstanding associate general counsel and assistant secretary, Daniel Kuntz has been promoted to GC and secretary.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Your Firm's Cybersecurity Is Crucial. But So Is YoursWhen it comes to financial firms, having sound cybersecurity protocols and physically protecting systems may not be enough.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Daniel Kuntz Bounced Upstairs as MCU Resources' New GCMDU Resources Group has its next general counsel. Longstanding associate general counsel and assistant secretary, Daniel Kuntz has been promoted to GC and secretary.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 16, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Breaking Up (With Employees) Can Be Hard to DoIt may be cuffing season for millennials, but employers also can't just be letting employees go, especially around the holiday season. Here are some questions that must be asked before giving anyone notice.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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