Today's General Counsel

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Compensation Committee Mistakes when Hiring CEOs

November 11, 2013

There are three major mistakes made by compensation committees in hiring a new CEO: failure to set a compensation range […]

Member Immunity From LLC Liability Varies by State

November 11, 2013

LLCs and corporations limit the liability of their owners. LLC members and corporate shareholders risk only their capital contribution. Many […]

Back Pay Totals $2 Billion For Federal Workers

November 11, 2013

Furloughed federal employees are receiving $2 billion in back pay for the 16-day government shutdown in October, the Office of […]

Volcker Rules To Be Tougher Than Expected, Treasury Secretary Warns

November 11, 2013

The Treasury Secretary warned banking execs that the final Volcker rule limits on proprietary trading are likely to be tougher […]

The Why And How Of “Shareholder Engagement”

November 11, 2013

Increased shareholder activism is an international trend. This article discusses potential benefits and complexities of the board-shareholder engagement process in […]

Strategies In A Medical Device Patent Jury Trial

November 8, 2013

Advice from practitioners, about “weaving a coherent story” in the esoteric field of medical devices. It probably applies as well […]

In-House Lawyer Hit With Malpractice Charge After Employee Deposition

November 8, 2013

A court of appeals found that when an in-house counsel took an employee’s deposition without giving him proper warning, and […]

‘Responsible Corporate Officer’ Doctrine Extended To CEO In Product Recall

November 8, 2013

Regulators are increasingly using the “responsible corporate officer” doctrine to hold high-ranking executives personally liable for alleged legal violations of […]

Morally Hazardous Settlement Strategy: Give It To ‘Em – We’re Insured!

November 7, 2013

In the Northern District of Illinois, two insurers had to cover the $6 million settlement of a Telephone Consumer Protection […]

Record Contradicts Republicans’ Gay Discrimination Lawsuit Fears

November 7, 2013

While the Senate makes history by passing legislation to ban discrimination against gay and transgender employees in the workplace, House […]

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