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].
November 16, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
State Auto Financial Puts Melissa Centers in the Legal Driver's SeatMelissa Centers is stepping into the driver's seat at State Auto Financial Corp., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. She's been appointed senior vice president, secretary and general counsel, replacing Jay Yano, who died in September.
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
1 minute read
November 16, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
State Auto Financial Puts Melissa Centers in the Legal Driver's SeatMelissa Centers is stepping into the driver's seat at State Auto Financial Corp., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. She's been appointed senior vice president, secretary and general counsel, replacing Jay Yano, who died in September.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
November 13, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Judge: Bag Check Not Part of Workday Because Workers Could Leave Bags at HomeAnyone who has ever waited more than five minutes to go through security at the airport can surely empathize.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 13, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Judge: Bag Check Not Part of Workday Because Workers Could Leave Bags at HomeAnyone who has ever waited more than five minutes to go through security at the airport can surely empathize.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 13, 2015 | Law.com
If You Make Fun of a Viral Video and Repost It, Is It Fair Use?When do viral videos constitute fair use? A California U.S. District Court judge recently weighed in on the issue.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 12, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
If You Make Fun of a Viral Video and Repost It, Is It Fair Use?When do viral videos constitute fair use? A California U.S. District Court judge recently weighed in on the issue.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 12, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel, Get Thee in Touch With Your Inner IT DirectorGet technical. It's advice from the California State Bar to its members earlier this summer with respect to their ethical obligations to be competent in e-discovery.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 12, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Want to Find a Compatible Colleague? Look at Opposing CounselIn-house counsel are keeping their eyes locked on opposing counsel, but not for the reason you may think.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
November 11, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel, Get Thee in Touch With Your Inner IT DirectorGet technical. It's advice from the California State Bar to its members earlier this summer with respect to their ethical obligations to be competent in e-discovery.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
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