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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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November 02, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

IDEX Names Denise Cade as General Counsel

Industrial product manufacturer IDEX Corp. has hired Denise Cade as its senior vice president and general counsel.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

November 02, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

New York, New York, a Women's Issues State

Women's equality is on the agenda in New York. Indeed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a series of bills in that very name.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

November 02, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

IDEX Names Denise Cade as General Counsel

Industrial product manufacturer IDEX Corp. has hired Denise Cade as its senior vice president and general counsel.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

October 30, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

What Not to Ask Prospective Holiday-Rush Employees

After Halloween this weekend, the holiday season will be starting in full, unadulterated force. And with the merriment comes the need for more manpower in retail stores the world over. Here are some reminders about what NOT to ask on an employment application, based on California law.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

October 30, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

With New GC Robertson, USA Truck Hits Cruising Speed

These wheels keep on turning for Troy Robertson. He's been appointed general counsel of USA Truck, based in Van Buren, Arkansas. It's a transportation and logistics services provider.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

October 30, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

What Not to Ask Prospective Holiday-Rush Employees

After Halloween this weekend, the holiday season will be starting in full, unadulterated force. And with the merriment comes the need for more manpower in retail stores the world over. Here are some reminders about what NOT to ask on an employment application, based on California law.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

October 30, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

With New GC Robertson, USA Truck Hits Cruising Speed

These wheels keep on turning for Troy Robertson. He's been appointed general counsel of USA Truck, based in Van Buren, Arkansas. It's a transportation and logistics services provider.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

October 29, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Bio-Rad's Ex-GC Can Name Directors in Whistleblowing Suit

Finally some good news for Sanford Wadler, the general counsel fired from Bio-Rad Laboratories in 2013.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

October 29, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Bio-Rad's Ex-GC Can Name Directors in Whistleblowing Suit

Finally some good news for Sanford Wadler, the general counsel fired from Bio-Rad Laboratories in 2013.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

October 29, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Court: Students Aren't Employees, Even If They're Providing a Service

Students do not employees make. That's the essence of a recent decision from a federal judge in California.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read