New England Biz Law Update

Michele S. Gatto has never been afraid to take risks. Her willingness to move from place to place and tackle new and challenging positions has led her to Montpelier, Vt., where she is senior vice president and general counsel managing ...

Doing business abroad is growing more and more important, according to international business experts. Find out why.

Welcome to the first edition of this column, which is dedicated to discussing the types of hidden issues in-house counsel unwittingly often face. This is a sort of “ignorance ain’t bliss” attempt to keep me and my fellow in-house colleagues ...

Agreeing to a boilerplate arbitration clause could lead to unexpected delays and costs.

At a time when in-house lawyers are weathering a downpour of pink slips, it’s imperative to inventory and strengthen your talents and capabilities. Your career umbrella may depend on how far you go beyond knowing the law. Here is a ...

Below is a list of the seminars sponsored by the New England Corporate Counsel Association, Inc. for the 2003-2004 season. Seminars are held the first Wednesday of the month (with the exception of September and January which are the second ...

Promototions Frank D. Burt, senior vice-president and general counsel at Boston Properties, Inc. in Boston. New Positions Mark T. Beaudouin, general counsel, Waters Corp. in Milford, Mass.; M. Elissa Boisvert, associate general counsel, Nypro, Inc. in Clinton, Mass.; Judy Y. ...

In-house counsel can spend a lot of time reviewing, revising and negotiating standard forms such as non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”). Frequently, the NDA serves as the initial obstacle to the commencement of a new business relationship. Not surprisingly, your business team ...

When a company is sued for trademark infringement, in-house counsel must assess whether insurance coverage is available for defending and indemnifying against the suit. Courts generally have ruled in favor of policyholders when carriers have denied coverage. But in October ...

What lessons should in-house counsel learn from the past 18 months of sordid revelations and regulatory enactments? How should we proceed to rededicate ourselves to professionalism and ethical conduct, given our unique role in our organizations? The outcome of the ...