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October 03, 2007 |

A GC Trial Primer: 10 Rules to Remember

At some point in a general counsel's career, the combination of a denied summary judgment and a failed mediation will equal a looming trial date. What's a GC to do when the court coordinator calls and says, "Come pick a jury on Monday"? Attorney Michael P. Maslanka offers 10 rules, including: Don't try a case by accident; you can stumble into love but not into a trial; and, the decision to try a case must be deliberate.
7 minute read
September 15, 2005 |

Bankruptcy Filing Launches Delta Fight With Workers

Now that Delta Air Lines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the carrier will have a legal fight on its hands from employees and retirees seeking to protect their benefits, legal experts said, which could mean additional work for some Atlanta law firms. The filing comes after repeated warnings from Delta's CEO that higher fuel costs and lower demand have crippled the airline. Northwest Airlines also joins Delta in the large fleet of U.S. airlines in bankruptcy woes.
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April 26, 2002 |

Othello Seeks to Go Where No Lawyer's Gone

It seems far-fetched: A lawyer's version of "Othello," featuring Fulton County, Ga., district attorneys and a superior court judge, staged to benefit the American Shakespeare Company. Oh, and attorneys in the audience earned an hour and a half of CLE credit. The issue? After loitering in purgatory for the last 400-odd years, Othello wants to go to heaven. The problem: Heaven doesn't want him.
5 minute read
August 17, 2012 |

Secrets of Georgia's inspector general

By day, he is Georgia's inspector general, the guy who investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse in state government. Murky and turbulent waters, to be sure.
6 minute read
October 11, 2006 |

Parting Gifts: GCs Should Instill Enduring Core Concepts

A strong legal culture is a legacy all GCs can leave. Once a GC inculcates the right "DNA" in her company, the business and its employees can go on automatic pilot, knowing intuitively what to do. Attorney Michael Maslanka offers five core principles a GC needs to instill in an organization to create a culture that will continue to generate smart decisions long after the GC leaves. The principles are varied, including a method for applying employment law and the best way for getting a point across.
6 minute read
June 29, 2007 |

Despite the 5th Circuit's Reputation, Recent Cases Show Workers Can Win

Attorney Michael P. Maslanka writes that Mark Twain was right: It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you think is so that isn't. Maslanka notes that one dangerous false belief is that the 5th Circuit is solidly, 100 percent, bet-the-farm employer-oriented. While the 5th Circuit purportedly is one of the most conservative circuits, employers who drill down into four of the appeals court's recent cases will discover that employees can win -- if they can back up their claims.
7 minute read
August 05, 2002 |

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May 20, 2004 |

Phila. Association of Paralegals Calendar

On Thursday, June 3, the professional development committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin, 18th and Cherry streets, 27th floor, Philadelphia. Students must RSVP. For more information or questions, contact Barbara McBride at 215-496-7357 or e-mail [email protected], or contact Adena Rothberg at 215-994-2859 or e-mail [email protected].
2 minute read
April 04, 2005 |

Tips for Reducing Trial Risks

Here are the five most important developments that general counsel need to know about to reduce their companies' trial risks and to manage outside counsel.
6 minute read
July 26, 2010 |

Commentary: "Othello" Teaches Lessons on Manipulation, Rationalization

Shakespeare's "Othello" ends badly, with several bodies on stage. The tragic scene offers a cautionary tale for attorneys, Michael P. Maslanka. Here's the combustible stew that brought about the carnage: Iago is a Venetian soldier. Othello is his high-ranking commander, who promotes the handsome and smooth-talking Cassio, an administrative-type, as his second-in-command, instead of Iago. An angered Iago vows vengeance.
6 minute read

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