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Mary Swanton

Mary Swanton

May 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Best Practices for Building Strong Legal Departments

Diversity, working well with others key factors for winning teams.

By Mary Swanton

31 minute read

April 30, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

USERRA Ruling Validates Cat's Paw Theory of Discrimination

As vets come home, employers must learn about protections.

By Mary Swanton

6 minute read

March 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Supreme Court Expands Retaliation Protection

Those connected to an employee who complains of workplace violations may sue under Title VII for third-party retaliation.

By Mary Swanton

7 minute read

February 28, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Employers Can Deny Job Based on Bankruptcy

3rd Circuit rules that though firing over bankruptcy is illegal, private employers can refuse to hire debtors.

By Mary Swanton

5 minute read

February 28, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Labor Board Proposes Mandatory Posting of Employee Rights

The rule might boost union efforts to organize workers.

By Mary Swanton

21 minute read

January 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Chief Judge Rebukes Prosecutors for Charging Former McAfee CFO

9th Circuit says government wasted taxpayer money by pursuing case.

By Mary Swanton

5 minute read

January 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

ABA, DOL Partnership Helps Employees Pursue Wage and Hour Claims

Toll-free number connects workers to local lawyer referral program.

By Mary Swanton

21 minute read

December 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

New British Bribery Act Raises the Stakes for General Counsel

U.S. companies with any operations in the UK will be affected.

By Mary Swanton

4 minute read

December 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Union Bank Helps Low-Income People Avoid Eviction

GC Morris Hirsch has as personal commitment to community service.

By Mary Swanton

6 minute read

December 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Outside Counsel Offer Advice for Combating Corruption in the Global Legal Department

Proactive steps can help companies from falling victim to FCPA prosecution.

By Mary Swanton

15 minute read