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• News Corp GC Quits in Midst of News of the World Scandal
• Freddie Mac GC Robert E. Bostrom Headed to SNR Denton
• Be @CorpCounsel's 2,000th Follower on Twitter, Win a Prize
• State Bar Urges Creation of Center for International Arbitration in NYC
• Intellectual Ventures Turns to the Courts Again in Licensing Battle
• With $4.5 Billion Bid, Group Led by Apple and Microsoft Claims Nortel Patents
• Apple's Top Patent Lawyer Leaving During Peak IP Season
• How's the Job Market for In-House Lawyers? It Depends Who You Ask
• Zynga Plays Rough in LitigationVille
• 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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News Corp GC Quits in Midst of News of the World Scandal	Top
In the wake of the hacking and bribery scandal that shuttered News of the World last week, Tom Crone, the legal manager of News Corp's UK newspaper arm, has left the company.
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.
Be @CorpCounsel's 2,000th Follower on Twitter, Win a Prize	Top
As @CorpCounsel approaches 2K followers on Twitter, we're ponying up a free pass to our upcoming Social Media: Risks and Rewards event for No. 2,000.
State Bar Urges Creation of Center for International Arbitration in NYC	Top
The New York State Bar Association has called for the creation of a center for international arbitration in New York, which it says is necessary if the city is to remain competitive with London, Hong Kong and other centers of international business.
Intellectual Ventures Turns to the Courts Again in Licensing Battle	Top
Patent holding company Intellectual Ventures filed a wide-ranging patent infringement action with the U.S. International Trade Commission, targeting about a dozen companies, including Hynix Semiconductor Inc., Elpida Memory Inc., Dell Inc., and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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.
How's the Job Market for In-House Lawyers? It Depends Who You Ask	Top
As more bleak jobs numbers continue to echo across the economy, we're wondering: Is hiring for in-house counsel up or down? It turns out there's good news and bad news for lawyers on the hunt for corporate work.
Zynga Plays Rough in LitigationVille	Top
As online-gaming company Zynga makes its march toward an IPO valued at $1 billion, its growing legal team is also involved in a steady stream of litigation that's a big part of keeping everything on track.
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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