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2013 Corporate Counsel

Aug 22, 2013

Employment lawyers keep watchful eye on NLRB’s continued limits

The employment bar was roiled last year when the National Labor Relations Board ruled that a company policy requiring employees to keep interviews related to internal investigations confidential violated federal labor law.

Aug 22, 2013

Challenging role is well-suited to legal professionals, lawyers say

Like flossing, staying up-to-date with corporate governance requirements isn’t something that’s particularly exciting, but it’s necessary to avoid bigger problems down the line.

Aug 19, 2013

Would your firm pass a data security audit?

Lawyers are bound by Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15, which requires that client files be “appropriately safeguarded.” Failure to comply is a failure in the overall duty to act competently and in the best interests of a client.

Aug 19, 2013

Lemke puts plans, products in motion

While many lawyers’ offices contain shelves of reports, Ken Lemke is surrounded by connecting rods and other engine parts.

Aug 19, 2013

Jorgens builds a career on campus

Catherine Jorgens graduated from law school 15 years ago but still looks forward to the first day of classes.

Aug 19, 2013

Anthony balances client and customers

Chad Anthony has one client but about 160,000 customers at Johnson Controls Inc.

Aug 19, 2013

Fagre covers a broad Spectrum

Clinking the champagne flutes in celebration of a new acquisition marks the end of a transaction. But it’s only the beginning when it comes to the hefty task of integrating the new company into the existing enterprise.

Mar 20, 2013

Potawatomi attorney Puzz follows clear path

Dennis Puzz Jr., a member of the Yurok tribe of Northern California, had a very specific reason for going to law school.

Mar 20, 2013

In-house work takes Rathburn across the globe

For more than three years, attorney T. Michael Rathburn has been working overseas for Johnson Controls Inc., Milwaukee.

Mar 20, 2013

Ruhig proud to be a young face of in-house work

Like the products her client sells, attorney Amy Ruhig covers Jockey International’s backside.

Mar 20, 2013

Shopko’s general counsel oversees change

During his 14 years with Shopko Stores Inc., Peter Vandenhouten has witnessed many changes, but continues to find comfort in the company’s ranks.

Mar 20, 2013

Commentary: How to avoid pitfalls of the ‘of-counsel’ relationship

Many lawyers and law firms are seeking the benefits of entering into “of-counsel” relationships without paying enough attention to the potential risks.

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