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December 2008 Issue
Cover Story
Mission Critical
The British government dropped a bribery probe of BAE, but U.S. prosecutors picked it up. In the meantime, BAE's GC cleaned up its act-enough to fend off an indictment?
Features
Just Call Him Mr. Diversity
The GC of Rutgers is on a personal mission: to spread the word that diversity isn't just a nice concept, but today's reality. Employers, take heed.
In The News
Losing Bid
A UBS lawyer will pay millions to settle claims of insider trading in auction-rate securities.
No Country for Old Men
The longest sentences for recent white-collar criminal defendants.
Twilight Years
A Gen Re lawyer could spend the rest of his life in jail if the government gets its way.
A Punishment To Fit The Crime
Lower losses should lead to shorter sentences, a judge decides.
On The Job
Get Your Story Straight
Jury research should set the strategy: What are you losing by putting it off?
Profile: Man of Steel
Luring young, bright, and ambitious law school graduates to Pittsburgh has always been a challenge for the legal department at United Steelworkers.
On the Job: Moves
New Telecom Italia GC is calm, focused, and "never shy about getting his hands dirty." more...
Searching Beyond the "G" Word
Get out of the rut with specialized databases that might turn up the results you need.
DC Watch
Funny Justice
A new novel takes a wry look at the Supreme Court.
My Bodyguard
Federal law protects employees from retaliatory firing-if they file their complaints properly.
Diversions
Hello, Puppy!
Dream Jobs: Margaret Poindexter, General Counsel, American Kennel Club
The Art of the Price
Don Thompson explains why contemporary art is so expensive in The $12 Million Stuffed Shark.
In The Law
Global In-House
AkzoNobel finalizes in-house shake-up after purchase of ICI; Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank unveils first-ever external panel of legal advisers; GCs slow to win early-payer deals despite buyers' market.
