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Corporate Counsel

Unfair Pricing

Ford Canada's minority shareholders sued Ford for using an unfair internal transfer-pricing system to dilute Ford Canada's value.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Abramoff's Curse

Propsed lobbying laws increase scrutiny of political activities.
23 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Decision in 'Friends' Lawsuit Reins in Harassment Claims

The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the employer where a free flow of ideas--however crude--is essential to the job can be held to a different standard.
14 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Love Hurts

Because Americans spend more time at the office than practically any other place, coworkers are bound to forge close relationships. And often, these friendships can blossom into something more. According to a 2003 American Management Association survey, 12 percent of managers admitted to dating a subordinate. These are the relationships...
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

TiVo's Patents Withstand Scrutiny

TiVo won a $74 million jury verdict against EchoStar Communications Corp. for infringing on its key patent.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Workers Sue C&S for Overtime Pay

A group workers have filed a class action against C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. for violations of labor laws.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Paint Makers Ask For Mistrial

Three companies have asked a Rhode Island judge to order a mistrial in a case that found the former lead paint manufacturers liable for creating a public nuisance.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

No Relief for Peeping Tom Victim

Jill Cottrill and another female employee filed suit against their employer, MFA Inc., alleging the company contributed to a hostile work environment.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Con Wins ADA Case Against PacBell

A jury found in favor of PacBell on the termination claim, however, the jury found PacBell liable for failing to reinstate Joshua Josephs, and awarded him $1 million.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Reviving Privilege

Corporate counsel reignite the debate over privilege as Sentencing Commission revises rules.
14 minute read

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