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