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Update on India for U.S. Law Firms
April 28, 2010
Whether your firm is currently providing legal services toclients in India or has plans to target this market, you should be aware of several recent legal developments in India and the potential impact they will have on your operations.
Recent EEOC Activity Highlights the Importance of Assessing Law Firm Partnership Practices
April 28, 2010
Activity by the EEOC in two distinct, but related, areas have combined to highlight even further the need for careful scrutiny by some firms of the policies and practices applied to their most senior partners.
Movers & Shakers
April 28, 2010
Fisher & Phillips LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, will move its national headquarters in Atlanta in November 2010. The firm is moving into the new 12th & Midtown development where it will occupy two floors of a new 38-story office tower at 1075 Peachtree Street. Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. has appointed partners to serve as new heads of its offices in Austin, TX, and Denver. In Austin, Butch Hayes, a member of this…
Be Careful in Preparing Personnel Documents
April 28, 2010
Since many employers regularly review their employees and record those assessments in written documents, the fact that the manager could be sued for defamation probably comes as a big surprise. A look at a recent case.
Will That New Associate Get You Disqualified?
April 28, 2010
When your firm takes on a new hire, you may be putting the firm at risk for disqualification from a large case. Here's why.
Hiring Highly Skilled Foreign Grads
April 28, 2010
Since the H-1B filing season is historically brief, employers and their counsel are now preparing to file H-1B petitions on behalf of employees to ensure that work authorization is secured.
Health Care Reform: What Is the Impact on Employers?
April 28, 2010
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes significant new responsibilities on employers and employer-sponsored group-health plans. Herein is a complete rundown on what to expect and when.
EDS Loses to BSkyB in Major Technology Case
April 28, 2010
In a major decision of London's Technology and Construction Court that will have global repercussions, technology vendor Electronic Data Systems has been found liable for a deceitful misrepresentation that induced broadcaster BSkyB to enter into a contract with it.
Director and Officer Exposure
April 28, 2010
Stockholder activism is increasing, giving rise to exposure to claims. As a result, it is prudent to assess indemnification provisions and arrangements together with D&O coverage and risk management functions.
Putting Socks on an Octopus
April 28, 2010
Managing outside counsel, particularly a large firm, can be particularly challenging. This article discusses 10 recommendations for strengthening the partnership between inside and outside counsel.

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