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

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