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In-House Counsel: Nancy R. Heinen., Apple Computer Inc.
Nancy R. Heinen. is senior VP and general counsel of Apple Computer Inc. The company has 10,176 employees and has manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, Calif., Cork, Ireland, and Singapore. The company has third-quarter revenues of $1.56 billion. The National Law Journal takes a look at her career.The Recession's Not Over for China's Law Firms
On the eve of the Oct. 1 national holiday marking the 60th birthday of the People's Republic of China, associates at one of the nation's largest law firms got some welcome news. Jun He Law Offices announced that it was rolling back cost-saving measures introduced in April. But Jun He partner Kirk Tong warns that China's recovery -- at least as it applies to law firms -- shouldn't be overstated. "It's getting somewhat better," he notes, "but it's still not at the level it was before."Assessing Costs in International Arbitration
In international arbitration, where the stakes are often high, legal fees and related costs are significant enough for thoughtful or detailed considerations to be given to them, both by counsel and arbitrators.Scathing Opinion in Smoking Case Sets Precedent
A San Francisco Superior Court judge issued an extraordinary and virtually unprecedented indictment of the tobacco industry Tuesday, even as he halved a recent punitive damage award to a smoker. Denying defendant Philip Morris Cos. Inc.'s request for a new trial, Judge John Munter decided $25 million is a large enough award to deter Philip Morris from similar conduct in the future. A jury hit the company with a combined $51.5 million award in February.Trade Agreement Puts Law Firms' Focus on Central America
With the Central American Free Trade Agreement creating the 10th-largest U.S. export market, lawyers in both regions are anticipating closer economic ties and expanded client lists, assuming all the countries involved ratify the treaty. Predictions are for a more business-friendly atmosphere that will be especially beneficial for lawyers handling arbitration, organizational, contract and tax matters. And, of course, law firms conversant with international trade and customs are likely to lead the way.Can Computer Models Form Risk Compliance Programs?
Can techniques developed in fields as diverse as weather forecasting and baseball management be applied to developing a risk-based compliance program?Trending Stories
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