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].
September 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
How to Set Up That In-House Corporate Whistleblower HotlineSetting up an externally managed whistleblowing hotline at your company isn't as easy as purchasing a few more phones and staffing them.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
NYC Joins the "Ban the Box" Background Check Movement: How to Prepare"Ban the box," the colloquialism that refers to preventing employers from running criminal background checks on prospective employees, goes into effect in Gotham City on October 27.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
What GCs Should Ask Bankers When They Have to Sell the CompanyEmerging businesses have more options these days, when it comes to hiring an investment bank for the sale of the company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
NYC Joins the "Ban the Box" Background Check Movement: How to Prepare"Ban the box," the colloquialism that refers to preventing employers from running criminal background checks on prospective employees, goes into effect in Gotham City on October 27.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
What GCs Should Ask Bankers When They Have to Sell the CompanyEmerging businesses have more options these days, when it comes to hiring an investment bank for the sale of the company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
3 Questions Your Should Ask Your Outside Law FirmAs every journalist knows, sometimes it's difficult to ask the right question. However, for in-house counsel, when it comes to discussing legal budgets with law firms, the right questions are critical.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Hugs May Spread the Love, But They Also May Spread the LiabilityWho doesn't love a long, warm hug on a crisp autumn day? Your co-workers, that's who.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
3 Questions Your Should Ask Your Outside Law FirmAs every journalist knows, sometimes it's difficult to ask the right question. However, for in-house counsel, when it comes to discussing legal budgets with law firms, the right questions are critical.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Hugs May Spread the Love, But They Also May Spread the LiabilityWho doesn't love a long, warm hug on a crisp autumn day? Your co-workers, that's who.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
September 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Court: Company Must Provide Lactation Break Time, PlaceIt's not enough to say the new mother could use the restroom. And HR must also give her enough time.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
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