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].
May 03, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
What's Missing From Young Startups: LawyersThere's a sentiment among startup founders that lawyers get in the way of creativity. But there are, in fact, a lot of good reasons for startups to bring in a lawyer early.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
3 minute read
May 03, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
OSHA Issues Zika Virus Guidance for EmployersAs the world takes note of the Zika virus, employers must too.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
3 minute read
April 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Ally Hires New Top Lawyer From UMBScott Stengel is moving from UMB to Ally Financial. He's a former partner at Orrick and King & Spalding.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
1 minute read
April 26, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Boeing Shows How You Handle an ADA ComplaintEmployees who request accommodation under the ADA can't act unreasonably and abuse the process, as a recent case involving Boeing Co. illustrates.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
7 minute read
April 22, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Ottawa Senators Fill GC Spot With Kruger LawyerThe Ottawa Senators don't have a coach at the moment, but they do have a new top lawyer.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
April 21, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
US Exports to Cuba Could Triple If Sanctions LiftedAt the request of Congress, the U.S. International Trade Commission has been researching the impact lifting economic sanctions on Cuba will have on American businesses.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
3 minute read
April 21, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
In His Late 70s But Not Slowing Down, Former Skadden Lawyer Named GC of KrakenIn his role as U.S. general counsel to Germany's Fidor Bank, Edward Stadum conducted an external audit of Kraken, a leading bitcoin exchange. Stadum clearly liked what he saw because he's now joining the company as its general counsel.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
12 minute read
April 20, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
How to Handle Questions About Pay EquityThe issue of pay equity is getting lots of attention, so an employee may well ask about your company's stance.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
5 minute read
April 19, 2016 | Law.com
Medical Marijuana and the WorkplaceNavigating the issue of marijuana and the workplace can be a little, well, hazy at times.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
3 minute read
April 19, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
US Is Hit Hardest by CounterfeitingA report found that imports of counterfeit and pirated goods are worth nearly $500 billion a year, or 2.5 percent of total global imports.
By Marlisse Silver Sweeney
2 minute read
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