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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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August 24, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

During Depositions, It Pays to Be Nice to Your Opponent

Smile. Say hello, and shake hands. Observe the basic rules of courtesy, and they will pay off.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

During Depositions, It Pays to Be Nice to Your Opponent

Smile. Say hello, and shake hands. Observe the basic rules of courtesy, and they will pay off.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 22, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

After Failing Drug Test, Worker Can't Shop Rehab Center

A Minnesota appeals court says a company can oust an employee who refuses to go to the rehab center after a failed drug screening.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Prof: Time to Come Out and Face Implicit Workplace Bias

She argues we should discuss our hidden biases to better understand them, and how to get past them.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Prof: Time to Come Out and Face Implicit Workplace Bias

She argues we should discuss our hidden biases to better understand them, and how to get past them.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Voya (ex-ING) Snags a Cigna Lawyer as Its New GC

The retirement benefits company looked for someone with extensive regulatory experience.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Thanks to Law, More Drivers Jam California Freeways

Undocumented aliens now only have to prove identity and residence, not legal status.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Voya (ex-ING) Snags a Cigna Lawyer as Its New GC

The retirement benefits company looked for someone with extensive regulatory experience.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Thanks to Law, More Drivers Jam California Freeways

Undocumented aliens now only have to prove identity and residence, not legal status.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

August 21, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Study Says In-House Lawyers Fall for Phishing Emails

Are lawyers more willing to believe that a Nigerian king is waiting for their go-ahead to wire them $5 million in cash?

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

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