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• A Close Look at the New SEC Whistleblower Rules
• NBA Labor Negotiations Fouled Up by GC's Sudden Death?
• Copyright Suits Can't Keep Potential Blockbusters out of Theaters
• Legal Hiring Picks Up
• Federal Circuit Guts Inequitable Conduct Defense, Patent Infringement Plaintiffs Rejoice
• Damaging Discovery
• In East Texas, the End of an Era
• Best Legal Department 2011 Winner: Google
• Best Legal Department 2011 Finalist: UPS
• From the Experts: Shifting the Burden of Proof
• India's New Privacy Regulations
• Moves: Julia Houston to Convergys Corporation
• Moves: Gaither Keener Promoted at Lowe's
• Moves: Jim Watts to Silicon Valley Bank
• Moves: Alan Tse to Churchill Downs Incorporated
• Moves: Daniel Mandil Joins Viacom Inc.
• You Need to Network with Everybody

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A Close Look at the New SEC Whistleblower Rules	Top
Following a 3-2 vote, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued its long-awaited bounty provision rules required by the Dodd-Frank Act, and experts are beginning to speak out about the expected pros and cons of the new whistleblower policies.
NBA Labor Negotiations Fouled Up by GC's Sudden Death?	Top
The unexpected death last week of the National Basketball Players Association's general counsel, Gary Hall, may impact the NBA's ongoing negotiations to renew its labor contract with players, which expires June 30.
Copyright Suits Can't Keep Potential Blockbusters out of Theaters	Top
Copyright infringement suits aimed at two highly anticipated blockbuster sequels - The Hangover Part II and Kung Fu Panda 2 - fail to stop Memorial Day weekend releases.
Legal Hiring Picks Up	Top
Several recent reports point to greater opportunities for lawyers, and upward trend that looks set to continue.
Federal Circuit Guts Inequitable Conduct Defense, Patent Infringement Plaintiffs Rejoice	Top
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down its en banc ruling on inequitable conduct standards in Therasense Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson & Co., making major changes that have patent plaintiffs smiling.
Damaging Discovery	Top
The inside story of how the biggest copyright infringement verdict in U.S. history was essentially won before the case ever went to trial.
In East Texas, the End of an Era	Top
The Eastern District of Texas is a good place to try a certain kind of lawsuit, largely thanks to Judge T. John Ward's. Now, with Ward, 68, set to retire in October, change is coming.
Best Legal Department 2011 Winner: Google	Top
Google attracts lots of attention for its style. But Corporate Counsel named Google its 2011 Best Legal Department not for the sizzle but for the substance of its achievements.
Best Legal Department 2011 Finalist: UPS	Top
Two factors seem to underlie the workings of the UPS legal department: its lean legal staff, and its company culture rich in tradition and what some might call old-fashioned values.
From the Experts: Shifting the Burden of Proof	Top
Some guidance on what evidence courts consider probative.
India's New Privacy Regulations	Top
New rules dealing with protection of personal information have radically transformed the IT landscape in India.
Moves: Julia Houston to Convergys Corporation	Top
Augusta native Julia Houston has moved on to Ohio, becoming senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary at Cincinnati-based Convergys Corporation.
Moves: Gaither Keener Promoted at Lowe's	Top
Gaither Keener is now the Lowe's Companies, Inc., executive vice president, general counsel, secretary, and chief compliance officer.
Moves: Jim Watts to Silicon Valley Bank	Top
Jim Watts is moving from London law firm Speechly Bircham to Silicon Valley Bank
Moves: Alan Tse to Churchill Downs Incorporated	Top
Racing, gaming, and entertainment company Churchill Downs Incorporated has tapped Alan Tse to be its new general counsel and executive vice president.
Moves: Daniel Mandil Joins Viacom Inc.	Top
The Motion Picture Association of America's top antipiracy executive has jumped ship. Daniel Mandil boarded Viacom Inc., taking the helm of its litigation department.
You Need to Network with Everybody	Top
Don Liu has worked hard to increase the number of Asian Pacific American general counsel in the Fortune 500 companies. It?s important, he says, for Asian American lawyers to polish their social skills.

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