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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April 01, 2016 | Law.com

The Do's and Don'ts of Video Surveillance in the Workplace

Using surveillance videos to fire employees caught stealing is one thing. Using the same videos to publicly shame the terminated staff and deter others from following suit is another thing entirely.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

3 minute read

March 31, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

How to Prep for the DOL's New White-Collar Exemption

The U.S. Department of Labor is changing how it defines white-collar employees for purposes of overtime and minimum wage laws.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

5 minute read

March 30, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Tips for M&A Agreements With Chinese Companies

Companies based in the People's Republic of China have been on an M&A spree.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Great American Insurance Names a New GC

There's a new look to the legal department at Great American Insurance Group.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

2 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Don't Let Letters of Intent Become Binding

Exchanging a letter of intent at the outset of a negotiation? It can make the parties feel more comfortable, but it's also imperative to ensure that it's nonbinding.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

6 minute read

March 28, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

What to Look for in an ELM Provider

There's no shortage of vendors offering enterprise legal management (ELM) solutions to legal departments.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

1 minute read

March 28, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Canadian Big Suits

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

11 minute read

March 25, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

A New GC Enters the Ring for World Series of Fighting

Michael Mersch is suiting up for the fight as World Series of Fighting's new chief operating officer and general counsel. In this role, Mersch will oversee Las Vegas-based WSOF's business operations and legal affairs.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

3 minute read