Are E.U. and Google Data Policies the Future of Online Privacy?
This week, the European Union proposed an overhaul of its data protection law, and Google announced a new privacy policy for its users. And the FTC and Department of Commerce are getting ready to join this global chorus on data privacy.
STORIES OF THE DAY
Facebook GC and Washington State AG File Dual Anti-Scam Lawsuits
Facebook general counsel Ted Ullyot joined Washington State attorney general Rob McKenna to announce a pair of lawsuits aimed at reducing "clickjacking" scams on the popular social networking site.
IP Insider
Rounding Up the 10 Biggest IP Litigation Wins of 2011
Corporate Counsel
In light of the ever-increasing importance of intellectual property to not just Apple, but seemingly every modern business, CorpCounsel presents a list of last year's top 10 IP litigation wins.
The Patent Pilot Program Sets Sail
Law Technology News
If patent litigants in the Patent Pilot Program can manage discovery efficiently without vast expense, Judge Randall R. Rader believes that this will be "the tip of the spear" in improving civil litigation.
From the Experts
Super Bowl Ads Meet Corporate Compliance
The FTC's Super Bowl advertising decision, examining practices from 2011's big game, highlights the importance of antitrust and consumer protection compliance programs.
The Five Hidden Liability Dangers of Using a Temporary Workforce
As the long-hoped-for economic recovery continues to stall, many employers are increasing their temporary workforces, but most are insufficiently aware of some hidden dangers that can be associated with temporary workers.
Wendy's Company Serves Up R. Scott Toop as GC
The Wendy's Company has named R. Scott Toop as its new senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary.
David Feinberg in Charge of Legal for American Electric Power
Eric Grossman Promoted to CLO of Morgan Stanley
Tom Gerke in as New H&R Block General Counsel
The Man Who Would Be News Corp's Next GC
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Law.com Newswire
The Global Securities Case of the Decade -- So Far
In September 2003, George Conway of Wachtell Lipton e-mailed colleagues with a head-scratcher about a client matter that just came in the door. An Australian bank had been hit with a U.S. securities action by Australian plaintiffs on the foundation of shares bought in Australia. "Can they do that???" he asked.
- The Am Law Daily
Romney, Bain, Ropes & Gray -- and the Ties That Bind
Tuesday was tax day for Mitt Romney -- and, therefore, a busy day for Ropes & Gray's chairman, who makes investment decisions for blind trusts created by the GOP presidential contender for himself and his family. No law firm is more closely tied to Romney than Ropes, largely because of its work for Bain Capital.
- The Am Law Daily
CorpCounsel Spotlight
In-House at Lincoln Center with GC Lesley Rosenthal
A Q&A with Lesley Rosenthal, the general counsel at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and author of the new book Good Counsel: Meeting the Legal Needs of Nonprofits.
Deadline Extended: Call for 2012 Best Legal Departments Nominees
Attention law departments big and small: It's time to submit your nominations for CorpCounsel's 2012 Best Legal Departments competition.
Corporate Counsel Video:
Best Legal Department 2011 Video: Wellpoint
CorpCounsel.com reporter Shannon Green talks to general counsel John Cannon from Best Legal Department 2011 Finalist Wellpoint.
