New England Biz Law Update

Companies are always looking for a “leg-up” in the marketplace. Successful techniques for achieving that competitive advantage can often be elusive, especially in fast moving, technology driven businesses. In-house counsel can be crucial to helping an organization be competitive by ...

On Nov. 6, 2003, the Boston office of Foley Hoag hosted the Association of Corporate Counsel America (ACCA) Northeast Chapter Annual Conference. With more than 150 people in attendance, including members from both the Northeast and Connecticut Chapters and several ...

(Editor’s note: The following are remarks by William A. Wise Jr., corporate counsel at Analog Devices, Inc., at the November 2003 annual event for the Northeast Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel America in presenting the Pro Bono Award ...

It is my privilege to serve as the new president for ACCA’s Northeast Chapter, and to thank my predecessor, Scott Squillace, for his outstanding contributions. Scott has served ACCA in a number of important ways over the years, consistently contributing ...

Ask the Coach appears regularly in New England In-House. Two expert executive coaches share their thoughts and ideas in answering your questions on complex management and leadership issues and difficult work situations. We are excited to be able to bring ...

When federal prosecutors target a company for fraud, in-house counsel are increasingly facing a tough choice: voluntarily disclose sensitive internal information - at the risk of waiving the attorney-client and work product privileges - or stand firm against charges that can threaten the very survival of the company.

Given the right set of key assumptions, lots of transactions can look good on paper. Recent history, however, is littered with failed and under-performing transactions once built on optimism and the best of intentions. Taking the time to think through ...

Are recovered alcoholics protected by the ADA? Can an employer discharge an alcoholic who requests a leave of absence to attend a treatment program? Does a history of alcohol abuse affect a “major life activity” under the ADA? These are ...

In-house lawyer Michael D. Cahn, a securities law specialist, says he has never in his career seen the flurry of changes in securities law that has occurred over the past couple of years.

Who is the best person for the job? Making this decision plagues hiring managers daily. Some people say it’s the candidate with the most experience, while others say it’s the candidate with the best education. However, there are other important ...