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Supreme Court Eliminates Loophole for Avoiding Federal Court

Class-action plaintiff attorneys can no longer unilaterally stipulate to limit a class's damages in an effort to keep the case in state court.

Report: Shareholders Challenged 96 Percent of M&A Deals in 2012

The report also noted that a new type of lawsuit modeled after M&A litigation has emerged.

NLRB Reinstates Employees Fired Over Off-Duty Facebook Posts

Board's definition of "protected group activity" may override employers' harassment policies.

Articles »

The Increasing Popularity and Utility of Mediation

By Zachary G. Newman and Yoon-jee Kim

Corporate clients and their counsel have many alternative dispute resolution methods at their disposal.

Corporate Counsel Spotlight: Gary Armstead II

By Windy Bitzer

Insights from associate general counsel for ARCADIS US.

A Guide to Partnering with Outside Litigation Counsel

By Harry Payton

Fundamental guidelines for in-house counsel when litigation strikes.

Roundtables »

Moving from Thoughtless Data Hoarding to Thoughtful Data Strategies: What's the Answer?

Anne Kershaw and Shannon Spangler discuss the risks of over-retention, processes for defensible deletion of unneeded data, and the policies and procedures that can help your organization avoid these issues. (53:00)

In-House Counsel and Beyond

Maximize your professional growth and potential with in-house opportunities. (59:09)

Announcements »

Corporate Counsel Committee CLE Seminar Location Change

The 2014 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar will be held February 13–16, 2014 at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. Read more.

2013 CLE Seminar Course Materials Now Available

The course materials and attendee roster from the 2013 CLE Seminar are now available. Read more.

SAC, Committee Meetings, and Dinner in Chicago

The Section of Litigation Annual Conference will be held April 24–26, 2013 in Chicago. Registration is open. Read more.