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Ireland and austerity

Local lawyers argue that Ireland has taken its 'austerity medicine' and is re-emerging as a stronger economy. Anna Scott looks at what an exit from the bailout programme would mean for the country
1 minute read

Inside Counsel

SEC social media rule reflects growing pressure on regulators

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) passed a rule allowing companies to share market-moving news on social media sites.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

9 noteworthy in-house career moves

Charting some of the most recent GC and in-house appointments
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Navigating the “dual track” IPO/M&A process

As the global economy continues to show signs of improvement and markets chart all-time highs, the prospects for initial public offerings (IPOs) look promising and, in particular, the pipeline for IPOs in 2013 appears robust.
7 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Drafting and reviewing your privacy policy

With almost daily news reports of data breaches, hacking intrusions and companies collecting and using information contrary to their stated policies, privacy has become a front-burner issue for C-suite executives.
12 minute read

Inside Counsel

MasterCard faces EU antitrust probe

European vacations are expensive enough without having to pay extra credit card fees when purchasing that Eiffel Tower souvenir.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Anheuser-Busch, DOJ reportedly close to $20 billion merger deal

A blockbuster merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and Corona beer maker Grupo Modelo may pass Department of Justice (DOJ) scrutiny after all, now that the breweries have reportedly restructured the takeover to alleviate antitrust concerns.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Tyson pays more than $4 million to settle gas exposure suit

One of the worlds largest meat processers said it will hand over a chunk of cash to settle a suit brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Judge strikes down restrictions on “morning after” pill

Reproductive rights advocates have reason to celebrate. A Brooklyn federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make the morning after pill available to women of all ages and without a prescription.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

How to avoid litigation before it begins

Efforts like legal project management and alternative fee arrangements have helped inside counsel gain control over litigations costs and options. Still, the least expensive litigation is the litigation you avoid.
5 minute read

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