In This Issue - December 2012
Cover Story
The Big Squeeze
Our latest Law Department Metrics Benchmarking Survey shows that legal departments are working harder, with less.
Features
Eye of the Storm
Editor's Note
It's Still a Game of Whack-a-Troll
Patent reform helps spur a burst in litigation in our latest Patent Litigation Survey.
In The News
Nightmare at the Museum
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide a copyright case this term that could have serious unintended consequences for the nation's art museums.
Case Dismissed
An in-house lawyer recounts her criminal trial, and talks about what she learned.
Master of Disaster
A morals clause comes in handy when the star endorser takes a tumble.
The Way We Were
Patent litigation vied with financial regulation for the year's top story.
Still Carrying the Torch
She had to give up competitve riding to do it, but the Olympics GC has no regrets.
Changing of the Guard
The general counsel can play a role in aiding a company's succession plans.
Moves
Pedal to the Mettle
Orbitz top lawyer is a traveling man with a passion for pro bono work. Plus: More GC Moves.
Profile: In the Lineup
Ed Policy | Green Bay Packers
From The Experts
Going Broke? Not Until You Pay Me
How to minimize your company's employee liability risks in bankruptcy.
IP Insider
Rumbles From Afar
Developing nations and Big Pharma spar over drug patents and licensing.
DC Watch
No Slacking Off
After a riveting term, the Supreme Court again has big cases on its docket.
The Wilmer Connection
The Obama administration has a small army of former partners from the firm holding senior jobs.
Outbox
The Year That Was
Test your knowledge and memory of 2012 with our first crossword puzzle.
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