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 07, 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 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Are Summer Fridays Fair Play Under the FLSA?A look at whether compensatory time can be used for employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Hiring Challenges in IndiaTo hire and develop the right people for the job in India, brand reputation, workplace culture, credible leadership and meaningful work are all imperative.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Are Summer Fridays Fair Play Under the FLSA?A look at whether compensatory time can be used for employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Updated Data Security Plans Probably Are OutdatedEven if your company updated its cybersecurity policies and data breach response plans last month, they're likely already out of date.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Hiring Challenges in IndiaTo hire and develop the right people for the job in India, brand reputation, workplace culture, credible leadership and meaningful work are all imperative.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
August 07, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Updated Data Security Plans Probably Are OutdatedEven if your company updated its cybersecurity policies and data breach response plans last month, they're likely already out of date.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
August 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
How Long Is Too Long in an In-House Job?Once you've been working in a law department for a few years, the question becomes: Should you stay or should you go?
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
Don't Go to Court Without Some TechYou don't have to be a computer engineer to know how to use at least a little technology in your commercial litigation.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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August 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel
E-Discovery Questions In-House Counsel Need to AskThere are questions inside counsel should be asking their outside counterparts to clarify the e-discovery process.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
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