In This Issue - January 2011
Cover Story
Half-Baked Justice
Corporate prosecutions are all over the map. Lawyers and judges alike are clamoring for consistent rules. Will that ever happen?
Features
C+C Energy Factory
Chinese state-owned companies are looking to buy energy and mineral assets. Canadian businesses are ready to sell.
In The News
Out at the Top: Questions & Answers, Charles Berardesco
Constellation's GC explains why it's important for gay lawyers to be open about themselves at work.
A Depressing Case
Prosecutors claim a Glaxo lawyer knew the company was promoting unapproved uses of one of its drugs.
Whoops--But Never Mind
Marvell's GC spoke out of turn on a rival's voicemail, but his company won a trade secrets case anyway.
Opening Up the Bar
The Empire State moves to create a special licensing procedure for in-house lawyers.
Just What the AG Ordered
A New Jersey college welcomes its first general counsel.
The "My Boss Knew" Defense
A Gen Re lawyer says he told his GC about a questionable deal.
On The Job
Don't Divorce the GC and Compliance Officer
Independence won't guarantee ethical behavior. Good culture will.
Growing Pains, Growing Gains
How to fill the big shoes of the new legal manager position.
Getting Them Right
Updated versions of old standbys lead the season's list of best gadgets.
On the Job: Profile
Kirsty Cooper, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Esprit De Corps.
On the Job: Moves
Darden Restaurants sets out a whole buffet of duties for its new top lawyer.
IP Insider
Meet John Doe
Picking up the music industry's baton, a group of lawyers revive the mass copyright suit.
DC Watch
The Clock Is Ticking, But When Does It Start?
OSHA is considering revising the statute of limitations for record-keeping violations.
Taking Aim at the Plaintiffs Bar
Lawyers at a conference complain, while their targets fire back on the Web.
Scan and Deliver
A nonprofit is looking for sponsors to help it make court documents available online.
When Procrastination Exacts a Price
Patent prosecution ruled too late when delay has caused prejudice.
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