Marlisse Silver Sweeney

August 29, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Seeking to diversify beyond the Canadian economy, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said that it will acquire Chicago-based PrivateBancorp Inc. for $3.8 billion in cash and shares.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

33 minute read

May 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

4 minute read

May 13, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

It goes into effect the beginning of next year, and is officially called "Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses."

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

4 minute read

May 12, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate law is based on the premise that boards can effectively monitoring companies and protect the interests of shareholders. But is this a realistic expectation?

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

3 minute read

May 11, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

In-house counsel in the U.K. expect their companies to spend more on compliance in the next five years, according to a new report conducted by Legal Week Intelligence.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

3 minute read

May 10, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

It's not your wrinkles showing your age, but your contract drafting.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

May 06, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Start spreading the news … New York, New York is surging in popularity as a venue for international arbitration.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

May 06, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Employers must beware of phishing scams, especially those targeting the personal tax information of employees. Sounds obvious but it's apparently a lesson learned the hard way for Sprouts Farmers Market.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

May 05, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Noncompete agreements are a newsworthy topic these days, but there's one question that likely isn't being considered by employers and that's whether they increase damages in employment litigation.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

May 04, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

The United Kingdom is poised to have more female solicitors than men by 2017, according to the latest Annual Statistics Report from the Law Society.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read