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May 31, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Before the FBI, James Comey as a GC

President Barack Obama is reportedly ready to nominate former Lockheed Martin Corp. general counsel James Comey to head the FBI. We take a look back at what others have said about Comey through the years and statements he has made.
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December 01, 2004 | Corporate Counsel

Employment Relations Training

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March 11, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Ruuuuumble ... Negotiating Cloud Computing Agreements

Unfortunately, the ease of access and simplicity of the cloud doesn't extend to the legal issues supporting it. While traditional software licensing and IT outsourcing agreements can be a model for cloud computing, there are new risks and business practices that must be considered.
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December 01, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

On the Job: Moves

A high-flying top lawyer at Six Flags isn't just along for the ride.
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April 04, 2012 | Law.com

Shearman Partner Rohan Weerasinghe Named GC of Citi

Citigroup has announced a change in leadership for its legal department, appointing Shearman & Sterling senior partner Rohan Weerasinghe as the bank's new general counsel and corporate secretary.
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June 18, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Safeguarding Brand Reputation In Social Media

The tech-savvy marketing professionals that are entrusted to represent a brand on social media are often unaware of the complex legal overlay of the digital world and the potential pitfalls for their company's failure to comply.
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December 01, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Antitrust Standing and the New Economy

Innovation and network effects have the potential to alter the traditional analysis.
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September 07, 2005 | Corporate Counsel

Pilot Federal Program Allows Online Check of Applicant's Immigration Status

Many Americans focus on the border when they consider the fight against illegal immigration. But some experts say the real battle should be in the workplace to stop the hiring of people without work visas. Now a pilot program from the Department of Homeland Security would allow companies to check immigration status with a few clicks on the Internet. But experts caution that the program needs tweaking before Congress can roll out a mandatory version nationwide.
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August 16, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Global Hiring Poses Hitches for Startups

Bay Area attorneys who counsel startups warn that tapping into a global workforce without careful plotting can lead to an array of legal headaches, from complicated tax implications to possible lawsuits in foreign jurisdictions.
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October 07, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Gender-Harassment Case Shows Gap in Discrimination Rules

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in EEOC v. Boh Brothers Construction Company reveals a potential gap in companies' antiharassment policies: a lack of effort to educate employees and form policies regarding gender-stereotyping harassment.
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