Are You Irresistible? You Can Be Fired.
As we all know, in-house counsel are some of the most irresistible beings to inhabit the planet. But, be forewarned, you can be fired for being irresistible. So, you might just have to tamp down…
The Law
4 Tips To Help In-House Counsel Avoid Becoming a DOJ Target
Want to stay out of the crosshairs of the DOJ? Head over to Law.com for four tip for in-house counsel to avoid becoming a DOJ target: Mark Califano, managing litigation counsel of American Express Company,…
Acquitted In-House Lawyer Warns of the Criminalization of Law Practice
In-house counsel have increasingly become direct targets of state and federal enforcement agencies. One in-house lawyer, warning of the criminalization of law practice, warns that you should think twice before signing your name to the…
Have Tech, IP and/or Privacy Skills? In-house Jobs are Aplenty
With the rapid advance of the Internet, “apps”, “the Cloud” and “Big Data” since Al Gore invented the Internet, it should come as no surprise that technology, IP and privacy skills are in high demand…
In House Patent Counsel Job Openings are Booming
In house patent counsel job openings are booming. With the increasing importance of intellectual property as an offensive and defensive weapon, and the advent of patent trolls, it’s no surprise that law departments are looking…
“No oral modification” Clause Doesn’t Work
The Ninth Circuit is at it again. You’ve probably seen “no oral modification” clauses in many contracts – they simply require any amendments to be reduced to a writing signed by both parties. Should be…