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Melissa Maleske

Melissa Maleske

December 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Executives Can't Negotiate Away SOX Clawbacks

2nd Circuit says parties can't idemnify CEOs or CFOs in private agreements.

By Melissa Maleske

17 minute read

November 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Year in Review 2010

A look back at the top 20 stories that affected in-house counsel

By Cathleen Flahardy, Melissa Maleske, Kayleigh Roberts, Mary Swanton, Ashley Post

32 minute read

November 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Do Corporations Have Personal Privacy Rights?

The Supreme Court will decide if FOIA's personal privacy laws apply to companies.

By Melissa Maleske

7 minute read

October 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Nine Supreme Court Cases In-House Counsel Should Be Watching

InsideCounsel reports on nine cases on the docket this term experts expect to make waves in the business world.

By Melissa Maleske

67 minute read

October 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Court Decision Could Block Alien Tort Statute Claims Against Corporations

An appeals court ruling may change future ATS litigation concerning human rights violations.

By Melissa Maleske

8 minute read

September 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

CAFA Jurisdiction Ruling Shakes Class Action Bar

The 11th Circuit ruled that it lacked jurisdiction in Cappuccitti v. DirecTV, Inc.

By Melissa Maleske

5 minute read

September 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Barnes & Noble Fights Takeover Attempts with Poison Pill

Delaware court's approval of Barnes & Noble's shareholder rights plan provides guidance to boards.

By Melissa Maleske

17 minute read

September 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Google/Verizon Net Neutrality Pact Makes Waves

A joint proposal from two major players pushes the net neutrality discussion further into the spotlight.

By Melissa Maleske

6 minute read

August 19, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Court Rejects Blanket Ban on In-House Lawyers' Whistleblower Claims

Ruling sets a high threshold for employees responsible for investigating and reporting wrongdoings.

By Melissa Maleske

5 minute read

August 19, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Court Rules on Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements

Question raised about whether an arbitrator can enforce an arbitration agreement.

By Melissa Maleske

23 minute read