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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 11, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Defend Against Harassment Liability With a Fast Response

Prompt 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

Defend Against Harassment Liability With a Fast Response

Prompt 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 Overreact

The 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

After a Compliance Crisis, Don't Overreact

The 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 Cool

Quality 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

2 minute read

August 10, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

In a Deposition, Tell the Client to Answer the Questions

Instructing clients not to answer questions at a deposition generally is a no-no.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 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 Counsel

James 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 Counsel

James Berklas has been appointed senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the aerospace company.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read