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In This Issue: February 2010
Cover Story
Drug Wars
In their long battle with Big Pharma, the feds have held back their nuclear option. Why?
Features
He Paid the Price
General counsel at major corporations are closely watching a case filed in federal district court in New Haven.
In The News
Out of the Loop
Broadcom's ex - GC says he was "on the periphery" of the company's stock option grant process.
Turning Back The Years
Law firms wanting to keep Prudential's business will have to bill at 2008 rates.
The Ultimate Promotion
Bank of America becomes the latest company to elevate a GC to CEO.
The New Deals
Law firms use alternative fee advisers to help them strike innovative arrangements with clients.
Q&A - Victory on the Russian Front
How Bank of New York Mellon prevailed in a Moscow court.
We Can Work It Out
An in-house group pushes for reform in international arbitration.
Quoted
'This is a sense of entitlement that makes even Marie Antoinette a sympathetic character.'
On The Job
In the Law: Smart Pill
In a landmark ruling, Canada's high court bolsters protection for pharmaceutical patents.
You Can't Cover Digital Tracks
The Internet Archive is great for discovery—something companies might want to consider.
United They Stand
Seeing double? Look again.
Deals & Suits
AMD prevails over Intel in antitrust dispute, with an assist from Thomas McCoy.
Take Your Vacation. Please.
When you take time off, everyone wins.
DC Watch
Type Like a Texan Head
A company tries to sue in plaintiff-friendly Texas by scanning in California and hitting "send."
Lost in the "Enron Loophole"
The criminal case against four BP traders starts with a bang and ends with a whimper.
Diversions
Dream Jobs: From Racketeers to Research
Jennifer Schantz, General Counsel, New-York Historical Society
Global In-House
