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].
October 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Texas Rangers Employee Shows Why Companies Should Have a Social Media PolicyTweeting is the new heckling when it comes to deriding your favorite sports team. But one employee recently took it too far.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
October 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
3 Accommodation Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemEmployers will be called on from time to time to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law. It can be a tricky process to navigate.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
October 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Diana Toman Chooses Savory as New GC of a Salt ProducerIt's a sweet, or should we say salty, deal for Compass Minerals. The salt producer has appointed Diana Toman as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
October 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
3 Accommodation Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemEmployers will be called on from time to time to provide reasonable accommodations for their employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law. It can be a tricky process to navigate.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
October 08, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Diana Toman Chooses Savory as New GC of a Salt ProducerIt's a sweet, or should we say salty, deal for Compass Minerals. The salt producer has appointed Diana Toman as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
October 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
The 6th Circuit Worms Out of a Decision for Farm Workers on OvertimeThe Sixth Circuit took the bait, and held that worm farmers are exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act in a recent decision.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
October 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Report: Megadeals Drive What Could Be a Record M&A MarketWill 2015 set a record for mergers and acquisitions? According to Mergermarket, megadeals, which it calculates as being greater than $10 billion in value, are at an all-time high.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
October 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
The 6th Circuit Worms Out of a Decision for Farm Workers on OvertimeThe Sixth Circuit took the bait, and held that worm farmers are exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act in a recent decision.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
October 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Report: Megadeals Drive What Could Be a Record M&A MarketWill 2015 set a record for mergers and acquisitions? According to Mergermarket, megadeals, which it calculates as being greater than $10 billion in value, are at an all-time high.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
October 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
The Gender Gap Remains, Says McKinsey Report"Corporate America is not on a path to gender equality," according to a new report prepared by Lean In and McKinsey & Co.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
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