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• Judge in Righthaven Case Levies $5,000 Fine for Misleading Court
• News of the World News Roundup
• The Importance of Having a Data-Management Compliance Program
• The Social Media Background Check
• Yet Another Hostile Reception for Elizabeth Warren from House Republicans
• With $4.5 Billion Bid, Group Led by Apple and Microsoft Claims Nortel Patents
• Apple's Top Patent Lawyer Leaving During Peak IP Season
• Wal-Mart Partners with Arkansas Hospital for New Pro Bono Program
• Freddie Mac GC Robert E. Bostrom Headed to SNR Denton
• Time Allotted for Patent Litigation, Deep in the Heart of Texas
• From the Experts: Eyes On The Road, Please
• Moves: Anne-Sophie Le Lay Revs Up as GC for Renault
• Moves: Covington Partner Anthony Herman Named FEC General Counsel
• Moves: Susan Hackett Leaves Association of Corporate Counsel
• Moves: Casey Jorgensen Becomes First GC for USA Hockey
• Moves: Rich Baer Gets GC Spot at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
• Best Legal Department 2011 Video: Wellpoint

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Judge in Righthaven Case Levies $5,000 Fine for Misleading Court	Top
The latest development in the ongoing litigation against so-called "copyright troll" company Righthaven LLC found U.S. District Judge Roger Hunt levying a $5,000 fine against the company for misleading the court.
News of the World News Roundup	Top
We've gathered a selection of articles about the ongoing troubles for News Corp, News of the World, and some of the big personalities involved.
The Importance of Having a Data-Management Compliance Program	Top
In an era of data breaches, inopportune tweeting, and whistleblower regulation, companies pay dearly for not covering their bases when it comes to managing their data.
The Social Media Background Check	Top
This year, the Federal Trade Commission approved the Social Intelligence Corporation as a consumer reporting agency in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. How does Social Intelligence go about creating social media background checks?
Yet Another Hostile Reception for Elizabeth Warren from House Republicans	Top
This week's House Oversight Committee hearing featuring Elizabeth Warren saw the de facto leader of the soon-to-launch Consumer Finance Protection Bureau alternately pummeled by Republicans and lauded by Democrats.
With $4.5 Billion Bid, Group Led by Apple and Microsoft Claims Nortel Patents	Top
In a patent auction unprecedented in size and scope, a consortium of high-tech heavyweights banded together to buy Nortel Networks Corporation's trove of more than 6,000 remaining patent assets for a record-shattering $4.5 billion.
Apple's Top Patent Lawyer Leaving During Peak IP Season	Top
Apple Inc.'s chief patent counsel, Richard "Chip" Lutton, Jr., is leaving the iPhone and iPad maker, at a time when the company is embroiled in high-profile IP cases with HTC, Samsung, and others.
Wal-Mart Partners with Arkansas Hospital for New Pro Bono Program	Top
The new pro bono program at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is the first formal pro bono program at the global retailer and the first time that a corporate law department has taken the lead role in a medical-legal partnership.
Freddie Mac GC Robert E. Bostrom Headed to SNR Denton	Top
Robert E. Bostrom, general counsel of much-maligned Freddie Mac, is leaving July 29 to become partner and co-head of the financial-institutions sector at SNR Denton.
Time Allotted for Patent Litigation, Deep in the Heart of Texas	Top
The time allotted to a jury trial needs to carefully balance the rights of the litigants, jurors, and trial judges. Arriving at a reasonable balance, however, is not an easy task, especially in patent cases where complicated legal theories and complex technologies are involved.
From the Experts: Eyes On The Road, Please	Top
OSHA's Distracted Driving Initiative covers all reasons for distracted driving under the General Duty Clause, with an initial emphasis on the dangers of texting while driving.
Moves: Anne-Sophie Le Lay Revs Up as GC for Renault	Top
French vehicle manufacturer Renault has appointed Anne-Sophie Le Lay as its new general counsel.
Moves: Covington Partner Anthony Herman Named FEC General Counsel	Top
Covington & Burling partner Anthony Herman was named general counsel of the Federal Election Commission, replacing acting general counsel, P. Christopher Hughey.
Moves: Susan Hackett Leaves Association of Corporate Counsel	Top
The Association of Corporate Counsel announced that longtime GC Susan Hackett is leaving, effective June 30. Hackett will be starting her own Washington, D.C.-based consulting practice, Legal Executive Leadership.
Moves: Casey Jorgensen Becomes First GC for USA Hockey	Top
Longtime hockey fan and player Casey Jorgensen skates into a new role as USA Hockey's first GC.
Moves: Rich Baer Gets GC Spot at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	Top
UnitedHealth Group Inc. has brought on ex-Qwest Communications International, Inc., general counsel Rich Baer.
Best Legal Department 2011 Video: Wellpoint	Top
CorpCounsel.com reporter Shannon Green talks to general counsel John Cannon from Best Legal Department 2011 Finalist Wellpoint.

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