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 11, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Defend Against Harassment Liability With a Fast ResponsePrompt and reasonable investigations into allegations of sexual harassment are a key part of saving an employer from liability.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 11, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Defend Against Harassment Liability With a Fast ResponsePrompt and reasonable investigations into allegations of sexual harassment are a key part of saving an employer from liability.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 11, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
After a Compliance Crisis, Don't OverreactThe best way to deal with the aftermath of a compliance crisis at your company may be to do nothing at all.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
After a Compliance Crisis, Don't OverreactThe best way to deal with the aftermath of a compliance crisis at your company may be to do nothing at all.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Errors in Legal Documents: Not CoolQuality issues such as misspelled words, poor punctuation and even incorrect names of corporate entities are creeping into work prepared by both big firm lawyers and solo practitioners.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
In a Deposition, Tell the Client to Answer the QuestionsInstructing clients not to answer questions at a deposition generally is a no-no.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Do You Need an E-Discovery Project Manager?Once e-discovery gets complicated enough, some legal departments start thinking about employing a project manager for the task.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Barnes Group Lands a New General CounselJames Berklas has been appointed senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the aerospace company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Do You Need an E-Discovery Project Manager?Once e-discovery gets complicated enough, some legal departments start thinking about employing a project manager for the task.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Barnes Group Lands a New General CounselJames Berklas has been appointed senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the aerospace company.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
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