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].
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Inside (and Outside) Tips for Upping the Diversity AnteThe in-house bar beats law firms hands down on diversity. But it can do better, and help outside firms do better too.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Counsel, Do You Recognize Yourselves?A consultant says the corporate counsel role has changed beyond recognition. Is this a good thing?
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Not Just Alphabet: Google Revamps Patent SetupThe search giant changes how you can search patents and its program for giving away patents for free.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Not Just Alphabet: Google Revamps Patent SetupThe search giant changes how you can search patents and its program for giving away patents for free.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
China Two-Step: Re-Register Trademarks With CustomsIt's not enough to register a trademark in the normal way. If you want to protect your marks, register them with the country's customs agency.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 18, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Make Work Now? You May Have to Continue to AccommodateThe company didn't have a job for a disable employee, so it made one up—and it shouldn't have decided to end the arrangement.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
China Two-Step: Re-Register Trademarks With CustomsIt's not enough to register a trademark in the normal way. If you want to protect your marks, register them with the country's customs agency.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Make Work Now? You May Have to Continue to AccommodateThe company didn't have a job for a disable employee, so it made one up—and it shouldn't have decided to end the arrangement.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Graham Puts New GC Behind the CameraThe TV station owner finds an outside counsel with wide media experience to lead its legal function.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 17, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Amarin's GC Gets a Title Change and More ResponsibilityWith IP leadership under his belt, the top in-house biotech lawyer now gets to tackle strategy.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
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