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• Google Facing Possible FTC Antitrust Investigation
• Best Legal Department 2011 Video: Wellpoint
• Canadian Oil and Gas Co. NIKO Enters $9.5M Guilty Plea for Bribery
• House Version of Patent Reform Differs from Senate's Over Fee Diversion
• In Trio of Big Business Cases, Justices Sharply Divide
• Hangover Cure: Warner Bros. Settles Copyright Suit Over Tyson Tattoo
• What the Coming Sky's-the-Limit Top-Level Domains Could Mean for Trademark Law
• A Roundup of Wal-Mart v Dukes Reports and Analysis
• Crossing the Line: The Trial of GlaxoSmithKline Lawyer Lauren Stevens
• Missing Something? The Other Side of Unclaimed Property
• From the Experts: Bankruptcy and E-Discovery
• 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: Mary Jane Saunders is The Beer Institute's New GC
• Moves: Rich Baer Gets GC Spot at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

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Google Facing Possible FTC Antitrust Investigation	Top
On Thursday, the FTC announced plans to launch a formal investigation into Google on antitrust grounds. The commission's primary focus will be allegations that Google's search results unfairly favor its own services over others.
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.
Canadian Oil and Gas Co. NIKO Enters $9.5M Guilty Plea for Bribery	Top
Calgary-based oil and gas company NIKO Resources Ltd., pleaded guilty to one count of bribing a Bangladeshi energy minister in 2005 and agreed to pay $9.5 million in fines.
House Version of Patent Reform Differs from Senate's Over Fee Diversion	Top
The recent passage of patent reform bills by the House and Senate has raised expectations for enactment a new law this year, but there's lingering controversy about whether the patent office can keep all its fees and about provisions allowing for new patent challenges. The differences between the bills must be reconciled before becoming law.
In Trio of Big Business Cases, Justices Sharply Divide	Top
In Pliva Inc. v. Mensing, CSX Transportation v. McBride, and Sorrell v. IMS Health, the U.S. Supreme Court showed distinct divisions in the Justices' approach to business oversight.
Hangover Cure: Warner Bros. Settles Copyright Suit Over Tyson Tattoo	Top
Warner Bros. has inked a deal to settle the copyright infringement suit brought by S. Victor Whitmill, the tattoo artist who claimed that the tattoo on Ed Helms' character in The Hangover Part II duplicates the one that Whitmill designed for boxer Mike Tyson.
What the Coming Sky's-the-Limit Top-Level Domains Could Mean for Trademark Law	Top
Earlier this month, ICANN approved a plan to allow generic top-level domain registration of almost any word in any language. IP expert Geri Haight talks about how the introduction of so many new domains may affect trademark law.
A Roundup of Wal-Mart v Dukes Reports and Analysis	Top
To help sort through the information and opinions about the Supreme Court's Wal-Mart v Dukes decision, we've rounded articles about the case.
Crossing the Line: The Trial of GlaxoSmithKline Lawyer Lauren Stevens	Top
When the DOJ charged former GlaxoSmithKline in-house lawyer Lauren Stevens with six felonies, it aimed to send a message that no one should lie to federal investigators. But the short and bitter trial that followed backfired.
Missing Something? The Other Side of Unclaimed Property	Top
Unclaimed property laws are often unfamiliar to businesses and their lawyers. As states escalate the use of these laws to generate revenue, companies and counsel need to prepare and mitigate the potential financial impact.
From the Experts: Bankruptcy and E-Discovery	Top
Parties to bankruptcy litigation have plenty to keep them busy. Don't let e-discovery issues make the process even more cumbersome.
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: Mary Jane Saunders is The Beer Institute's New GC	Top
In a "subs to suds" move, The Beer Institute, the national trade association for the brewing industry, has brought on former Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust GC Mary Jane Saunders as its new general counsel.
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.

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