Marlisse Silver Sweeney

May 03, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

There'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

As the world takes note of the Zika virus, employers must too.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

3 minute read

April 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Scott 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

Employees 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

The 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

At 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 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

The 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

Navigating 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

A 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