In an article published in its May 27, 2008 edition, the Los Angeles Daily Journal discussed various ways law firms and clients are working to cut fees, an especially relevant topic during this economic downturn. The General Counsel was prominently … Continue reading
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In-House Counsel – The Risk Increases
The Legal Affairs column in the August 6, 2007 issue of BusinessWeek contains a chilling message for in-house counsel. It discusses the fact that a former in-house attorney at Hollinger International, Inc. was convicted by the same jury that convicted … Continue reading
In-house Counsel Bloggers
There is a very good discussion by Dominic Jarr on his blog about some of the potential reasons why in-house counsel may not be active bloggers. I think that all of the reasons he discusses are good ones but I … Continue reading
Over-Ruling 96 Year-Old Precedent, Supreme Court Implements "Rule of Reason" Over "Per Se Unlawfulness" Re Fixed Minimum Resale Price Agreements
As we discussed previously, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in March in the case of Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. PSKS, Inc. dba Kay’s Kloset (“Leegin”). The Court issued its decision on the matter on June 28, … Continue reading
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing
Outsourcing has become a very common practice in business and is thought of as the moving of operations or functions overseas, and although a great deal of outsourcing is done locally, the term has some negative connotations in some circles. … Continue reading
Entrepreneur's Guide to Niche Marketing
I just finished reading a great new book called First, Best, or Different by John Bradley Jackson. It explains in easy to read, plain English what every entrepreneur needs to know about niche marketing and more. I found it to … Continue reading
Employer Obligations under PDLL, FMLA and CFRA
If you are running a business in California, you should be familiar with California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL). If your company is planning to, or has recently hired, its 50th employee, you’ve crossed a threshold that significantly alters your … Continue reading
Blawg Bracket
On the eve of the NCAA Final Four take a look at the Blawg Bracket created by tmbrandingcap.com:Blog. Since our blawg is relatively new we failed make the big dance this year. However, look for great things to come from us in … Continue reading
Major Minimum Resale Price Maintenance Case Being Heard by Supreme Court on Monday
On Monday, March 26th, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral argument in Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. PSKS, Inc. dba Kay’s Kloset. What is at stake is a century old rule, often referred to as the "Dr. Miles … Continue reading
Using a Law Firm is like calling for a Medic After Stepping on a Landmine-It's too little too late!
A brief article from the website of an NBC affiliate in Washington State caught my attention this morning. It noted that a jury awarded three female prosecutors $1.5 million following a trial of their complaint that their boss, the Thurston … Continue reading