Gatlin faces losing world record Oct 10, 2008
He's acknowledging the accuracy of the positive test Usada general counsel Travis Tygart ... "To his credit, it's recognition that the science is reliable," said Travis Tygart, general counsel of Usada. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Obama's Fundraising Prowess Exposes Flaws in Law Oct 10, 2008
Lawrence Norton, a former Federal Election Commission general counsel, noted that the law was written when "no one conceived that a candidate could raise millions" in such small amounts. "It certainly is a case where the 1970s law is not in step with current campaign fundraising practices," he said. (Newsmax)
Former UBS General Counsel Settles Insider Trading Rap Oct 8, 2008
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said the payment would resolve an insider trading investigation of David Aufhauser, who recently resigned as general counsel at the bank ... As part of Tuesday's settlement, Aufhauser, who was general counsel for the U.S. Treasury Department before joining UBS, will also be banned from working in the securities industry or practicing law in New York for two years. (Law.com)
States reach $62M settlement with Eli Lilly over Zyprexa Oct 8, 2008
Lilly s policies and practices already mirror most of the provisions included in the proposed consent decrees, Robert Armitage, Lilly s senior vice president and general counsel, said in a statement. This resolution reflects our commitment to continually build on a foundation of compliance, accuracy and transparency. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Hawaii will share in $62 million settlement with Eli Lilly and Co. Oct 8, 2008
"We believe all of the parties involved share an interest in putting this dispute behind us," said Robert A. Armitage, Lilly senior vice president and general counsel in a news statement. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Texas wins piece of Eli Lilly national settlement Oct 8, 2008
We believe all of the parties involved share an interest in putting this dispute behind us, says Robert A. Armitage, Lilly s senior vice president and general counsel. From our standpoint, it s certainly in the best interests of the company and the patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals who continue to rely on this life-saving medication. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Two execs leave Bobcats organization Oct 8, 2008
He's going to work for World Wrestling Entertainment, as that company's executive vice president and general counsel. This is Bartie's second stint with the WWE.Barber has been with the Bobcats since 2003, overseeing the team's charitable and community-outreach endeavors. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ex-counsel at UBS settles auction-rate trading case with New York State Oct 8, 2008
The former executive, David Aufhauser, 57, was general counsel of UBS's investment bank, and before that was the top in-house lawyer at the U.S. Treasury Department and also served on the U.S. Justice Department's corporate fraud task force. He resigned in August as an investigation was being conducted by the attorney general, Andrew Cuomo, into UBS's sale of auction-rate securities. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Oct 8, 2008
In its to Markey's letter, Comcast "has not used, nor has it authorized others to use, its facilities as an ISP to tailor or facilitate the tailoring of Internet advertising to its Comcast high-speed Internet customers," wrote Gerard J. Lewis, Jr., deputy general counsel and chief privacy officer for Comcast. Google said it does not employ DPI. For routine searches on Google. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Ivernia Names John Pitcher General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Oct 8, 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 8, 2008) - Ivernia Inc. (TSX: - ), an international base metals company, today announced that John Pitcher has joined the Company as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately ... Mr. Pitcher had previously served as General Counsel and Secretary of New Gold Inc., where he was responsible for all of the Company's legal requirements. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Florida among states to settle case against drug maker Oct 8, 2008
"We believe all of the parties involved share an interest in putting this dispute behind us," said Robert A. Armitage, Lilly's senior vice president and general counsel, in a press release. "From our standpoint, it's certainly in the best interests of the company and the patients, care-givers and health care professionals who continue to rely on this life-saving medication. Eli Lilly agreed to modify its marketing practices for Zyprexa and stop promoting any off-label uses not approved by the .... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Former UBS Exec Settles Insider Trading Case Oct 8, 2008
The executive, the former general counsel of UBS's investment bank, quit UBS in August as the auction-rate probe heated up. The settlement, with Aufhauser neither admitting nor denying wrongdoing, bars him from employment in the securities industry for two years and from practicing law in New York for two years. (Forbes -- Business)
A more efficient US? Energy agency prods only a bit. Oct 7, 2008
"We were surprised and disappointed by the decision," says Joseph Mattingly, vice president and general counsel for the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association. "I've looked into the legislative history. They [DOE officials] have their interpretation of the law. But I haven't found anything to support it.". (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
Canadian Imperial Bank Gets $1 Billion Cushion From Cerberus Oct 7, 2008
CIBC general counsel Michael Capatides is a former partner at Mayer Brown. CIBC says that Cerberus' investment provides security for the company in case the value of U.S. real estate continues to fall. (Law.com)
Countrywide Deal Includes Reworked Mortgages Oct 7, 2008
General Counsel Robert Gnaizda said Bank of America's contribution is not significant when compared to what the bank will receive from the $700 billion federal bailout. . (Law.com)
Baker & McKenzie Aims for Global Elite Oct 7, 2008
Marc Firestone, general counsel for Kraft Foods Inc., praises Baker's "strong sense of client service." Though Baker has been primarily servicing Kraft's multinational needs (commercial work, tax, labor, and counseling work), Firestone says he would consider the firm for "different projects," including major transactions. Unfortunately, Baker can't always count on satisfied clients for more high-profile work. (Law.com)
What Countrywide Deal Means Oct 7, 2008
The settlement terms are "not as impressive as Brown's press release at least indicates," said Robert Gnaizda, general counsel with the Greenlining Institute, a Berkeley advocacy group that presses businesses to serve low-income communities. "This is a beginning but not an extraordinary settlement.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Women in top positions at Packers Oct 7, 2008
The other vice presidents are Jason Wied, vice president of administration and general counsel, and Russ Ball, vice president of football administration and player finance. Sixty-one women hold vice president or higher positions with NFL teams or the league. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Oct 7, 2008
Markham C. Erickson is executive director and general counsel to , a lobbying group for Internet companies including Google and Yahoo. His work centers on issues involving the application of criminal and civil laws to the Internet, the legal uses of databases on the Web, the privacy of users' information and copyright matters. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Paulson Turns to Goldman to Unclog Credit Markets Oct 7, 2008
Other members of the team without a Goldman background are: Anthony Ryan, the assistant secretary for financial markets; David Nason, assistant secretary for financial institutions; and Bob Hoyt, Treasury's general counsel. Not everyone shares Paulson's enthusiasm for Goldman Sachs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Larsen led party campaign at work Oct 7, 2008
But the Governor's Office of General Counsel is reviewing the FDLE investigation to see if any further charges are warranted. Ford's office said it would no longer answer questions from FLORIDA TODAY, but would continue to provide public records upon request. (Florida Today)
Medical schools, journals fight industry influence Oct 7, 2008
"America's pharmaceutical companies devote many years and billions of dollars to researching and developing life-saving medicines," and help drive progress and economic growth, said Diane Bieri, general counsel for Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. "We will always face criticism and at times deserve it but our companies remain committed to listening to and learning from parties with divergent points of views.". (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Google postpones Yahoo online ad deal Oct 7, 2008
Microsoft senior vice president and general counsel Brad Smith has openly argued that the tie-up would crimp competition and give Google "unprecedented" control of the gateway to the Internet. "If search is the gateway to the Internet, and most believe that it is, this deal will put Google in a position to own that gateway and the information that flows through it," Smith told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee in July. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Citizens increases rates by average of 14% Oct 7, 2008
"Is there any way we can avoid this under the law?" asked Jim Napper, general counsel to the state treasurer's office and a proxy for Treasurer John Kennedy. "Is there any way we can have a rate increase that is actuarially sound" and not have the 10 percent surcharge. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Turmoil works for growing Envoy Oct 7, 2008
Every down market results in mortgage industry consolidation, observes J. Paul Caver, president and general counsel with Infinity Title Co.. He says a company like Envoy can do well if there is a willingness to pare back overhead in all areas, from underwriting to phone systems. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Ex-McAfee executive clear of illegal option dating Oct 7, 2008
Kent Roberts, who served as McAfee's general counsel until he was fired in 2006, was charged with two counts of fraud and one count of falsifying accounting books. A jury on Friday found him not guilty on the fraud charges and couldn't come to a decision on the third charge. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The sheriff at Siemens sees an endless battle Oct 7, 2008
Cliff Serna for the International Herald Tribune Peter Solmssen, general counsel of Siemens, said the company is making progress in stamping out a culture of corruption ... Peter Solmssen may have an important title as general counsel of Siemens, but he is just one of about 400,000 employees at the German engineering giant. (International Herald Tribune)
House panel fault's Lehman's leadership Oct 7, 2008
"I certainly think they made conscious decisions to take risks that went far beyond the interests of the shareholders," said Gregory Smith, the general counsel of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association, which had millions invested with the company. Smith added that lax regulation and the failure of auditors to report problems at Lehman had also hurt investors. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Law firm's Enron settlement is $18.5 million Oct 7, 2008
Bonnie White, Enron's general counsel, said in an affidavit filed with the Andrews Kurth settlement agreement said that creditors and the firm agreed to settle last November after undergoing court-ordered mediation. "While the reorganized debtors believe that their case against Andrews Kurth is a sound one, they also recognize that Andrews Kurth is equally convinced of the strength of its defenses," the affidavit said. (Yahoo News -- Enron)
Mayor reports chief's investigation is near completion Oct 7, 2008
In a published report, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association General Counsel Jack Collins said that Thomas underwent bypass heart surgery after he was put on leave and is recovering. Thomas has been a member of the police department since 1974. (Weymouth News, MA)
AFBF: EPA lacks legal authority in dust case Oct 7, 2008
Congress requires EPA to support its NAAQS with science and thus far they have not met that burden for agricultural dust, said AFBF General Counsel Julie Anna Potts. The American Farm Bureau, the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen s Beef Association had 15 minutes at the proceedings to provide additional argument and answer the panel s questions. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Schuenke changed corporate culture, grew NML Oct 7, 2008
Two years later, he was named assistant counsel and in 1967 assistant general counsel. In 1974, he was named vice president, general counsel. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Countrywide settlement to bring relief to S.D. County Oct 7, 2008
At the Greenlining Institute, a housing policy group based in Berkeley, General Counsel Robert Gnaizda said the benefits of the settlement may be more sweeping than Brown and Aguirre realize. Countrywide and its affiliates were the second-largest home-loan lender in San Diego County from July 2005 through July 2007. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Courthouse spending jury to get new adviser Oct 7, 2008
Thursday, local State Attorney Harry Shorstein stepped down from his position as adviser to the grand jury after city General Counsel Rick Mullaney said Shorstein was biased against him. Shorstein asked Crist to appoint a special prosecutor to advise the existing grand jury. (Florida Times-Union)
Suit: FDIC was ready to seize Wachovia Oct 7, 2008
Steel was on a plane about to take off for Charlotte and asked Bair to contact the company s general counsel, Jane Sherburne. Bair then called Sherburne and provided more details on the Wells deal, acknowledging that it sounded superior to the Citi proposal, the suit states. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Campaign finance goes public in Connecticut Oct 6, 2008
Rotman, a former deputy general counsel for New York City's public campaign financing program, said Connecticut's unclaimed property revenues provide about $15 million a year to the Citizens' Election Fund. This year's legislative campaigns could cost $10 million. (Boston Globe)
Contingent will strive to put Atlanta-trip lessons to work Oct 6, 2008
The thing that distinguishes Atlanta from Philadelphia is their optimism and they see a cup as half full, agreed George Burrell, executive vice president and general counsel at. Their belief that they are a great city, their belief that they are going to continue to grow. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Ethics takes Center Stage Oct 6, 2008
MARCELA RIOS GARY / SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS JOURNAL C. Lee Cusenbary, general counsel for Mission Pharmacal, and writer, producer and director of ;Decent;s Descent,; plays Henry B. Boomer, the general counsel in the musical. Related News. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Lawyers putting ethics in the limelight Oct 6, 2008
MARCELA RIOS GARY / SAN ANTONIO BUSINESS JOURNAL C. Lee Cusenbary, general counsel for Mission Pharmacal, and writer, producer and director of ;Decent;s Descent,; plays Henry B. Boomer, the general counsel in the musical ... The story is anchored by a series of Broadway, rock, pop and country music parodies written primarily by local lawyer C. Lee Cusenbary, general counsel for and the show s writer, producer and director as well as an avid singer and actor in his spare time ... As general... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Oct 6, 2008
In its to Markey's letter, Comcast "has not used, nor has it authorized others to use, its facilities as an ISP to tailor or facilitate the tailoring of Internet advertising to its Comcast high-speed Internet customers," wrote Gerard J. Lewis, Jr., deputy general counsel and chief privacy officer for Comcast. Google said it does not employ DPI. For routine searches on Google. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Oct 6, 2008
"These are not just internet crimes, cyber crime or virtual crimes. These are real crimes that hurt a lot of people," Microsoft's general counsel, Brad Smith, said in a statement. "The malicious distribution of worms and viruses... are far from victimless crimes," said Keith Lourdeau, acting deputy assistant director of the FBI's cyber division. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
AOL puts heat on alleged Sunshine State spammers Oct 6, 2008
"This lawsuit demonstrates AOL's strong and ongoing against spam," Randall Boe, AOL's general counsel, said in a statement. "We will pursue spammers, their accomplices, their co-conspirators and anyone who operates on their behalf--no matter where they live. The bottom line is, if you are spamming AOL members--or helping someone who is--we will find you, and we will stop you.". (Yahoo News -- AOL & Time Warner)
Microsoft attacks Google on books Oct 6, 2008
The BBC's Guto Harri in New York says the latest comments by Microsoft's general counsel are a blatant and bitter attack on a rival which claims to be on a mission to do no evil. Google defended its position, saying it complied with international copyright laws when it helped its users find information and that it worked with more than 10,000 partners to make books searchable online. (Yahoo News -- Microsoft)
Lawsuits are no substitute for agency's judgment Oct 6, 2008
DIANE BIERI Executive vice president and general counsel Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Washington. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Rural voters wary about unification Oct 6, 2008
But Chris Thomas, general counsel for the Arizona School Boards Association, said voters should be concerned about how much unification could cost because the state hasn't committed money to help districts make it happen. Thomas said merging salary schedules and dealing with contracts for duplicate services were two examples. (AZCentral -- News)
Former UnitedHealth Group CEO agrees to $30M settlement Oct 6, 2008
The settlement, subject to approval by a federal district court judge in Minnesota, also provides for an additional payment of $500,000 from UnitedHealth s former general counsel, David Lubben. UnitedHealth Group agreed in July to pay $895 million in a separate backdating lawsuit settlement brought by CalPERS. That deal also remains to be approved by the courts. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Gatlin faces losing world record Oct 6, 2008
He's acknowledging the accuracy of the positive test Usada general counsel Travis Tygart ... "To his credit, it's recognition that the science is reliable," said Travis Tygart, general counsel of Usada. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
FHA now a force in mortgage market Oct 5, 2008
The FHA is assuming the risks of a mortgage market abandoned by private investors - without the risk-management tools, said Howard Glaser, a former acting general counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which oversees the FHA. My fear is that next year at this time, we will be debating an FHA bailout. Steve O Connor of the Mortgage Bankers Association agrees that there s danger lurking in the FHA s massive increased business. (Boston Herald)
State Fund names 5 execs, pushes to meet reform rules Oct 5, 2008
The new hires and promotions fill five key positions chief operating officer, general counsel, chief risk officer, chief financial officer and chief information officer ... General Counsel Carol Newman, formerly of counsel at the law firm and a former general counsel at Fireman s Fund Insurance Co.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Greene grievance won't be heard soon: Oct 5, 2008
"We're confident that Khalil's position in this case will be upheld," said Weiner, general counsel for the union. The Padres stopped paying Greene in August, according to the union, which responded by filing a grievance. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Larsen led party campaign at work Oct 5, 2008
But the Governor's Office of General Counsel is reviewing the FDLE investigation to see if any further charges are warranted. Ford's office said it would no longer answer questions from FLORIDA TODAY, but would continue to provide public records upon request. (Florida Today)
Group gets inmates to register to vote Oct 5, 2008
The SCLC hopes to register 1 million new voters nationwide, according to the civil rights group's general counsel, Dexter Wimbish. "The SCLC is only interested in getting people to the polls, and we're using the excitement around this election to get (prisoners) to participate in subsequent elections," Mr. Wimbish told the Athens Banner-Herald. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Google postpones online advertising tie-up with Yahoo Oct 5, 2008
Microsoft senior vice president and general counsel Brad Smith has openly argued that the tie-up would crimp competition and give Google unprecedented control of the gateway to the Internet. Smith said in July the tie-up would give Google an unprecedented level of control over advertising for search on the Internet X up to 90 percent potentially of all search ads. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ex-McAfee executive clear of illegal option dating Oct 5, 2008
Kent Roberts, who served as McAfee's general counsel until he was fired in 2006, was charged with two counts of fraud and one count of falsifying accounting books. A jury on Friday found him not guilty on the fraud charges and couldn't come to a decision on the third charge. (Yahoo News)
Grand jury should finish courthouse review Oct 5, 2008
Mullaney, the city's general counsel, filed a motion in court last Wednesday seeking to stop State Attorney Harry Shorstein from advising the grand jury that is looking into money spent and wasted on the new county courthouse. Mullaney claims Shorstein is biased against him and has been trying to destroy his career for the past 17 years (apparently without success since Mullaney has been general counsel for 11 years and makes 200 grand a year). (Florida Times-Union)
Greyhound Zoe wants you to help her furry friends by voting yes on Question 3 Oct 5, 2008
These statistics come directly from the tracks themselves and are a grim reminder of how inhumane greyhound racing is, said Dorchak, who is also president and general counsel of , a national non-profit greyhound protection organization. In 2003 and 2004, staffers were fined at these racetracks for injecting their dogs with cocaine to increase performance, according to information prepared by the Committee to Protect Dogs. (Somerville Journal, MA)
A more efficient US? Energy agency prods only a bit. Oct 4, 2008
"We were surprised and disappointed by the decision," says Joseph Mattingly, vice president and general counsel for the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association. "I've looked into the legislative history. They [DOE officials] have their interpretation of the law. But I haven't found anything to support it.". (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
Facebook co-founder Moskovitz quits Oct 4, 2008
The social network hired former Google executives Sheryl Sandberg and Elliot Schrage as chief operating officer and vice president of communications and public affairs, respectively, and just last week announced the hire of veteran DC insider Ted Ullyot as general counsel. Facebook representatives were not immediately available to confirm Moskovitz's departure. (India Times, India)
No Charges Stick to Former McAfee GC in DOJ Case Oct 4, 2008
com - No Charges Stick to Former McAfee General Counsel in DOJ Case ... No Charges Stick to Former McAfee General Counsel in DOJ Case ... -- and three days of deliberations -- the jury acquitted former McAfee general counsel Kent Roberts on mail fraud charges Friday afternoon. (Law.com)
How the Senate's 60 Lawyers Voted on Bailout Bill Oct 4, 2008
From 1964-1967, Levin served as an assistant state attorney general and general counsel for the. In 1968 he became the chief appellate defender for the city of Detroit. (Law.com)
CAMPAIGN 2008 S.F. District 9 / Front-runners share a lot in common Solid... Oct 4, 2008
-- Experience: Previously served as general counsel to the San Francisco Unified School District, member of the Police Commission since 2005, member of the Democratic County Central Committee since 2004. -- Positions: Supports community policing, including foot patrols and cultural competency training for officers, and wants more resources directed to community organizations that work to curb youth violence in the Mission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Wells Fargo chairman to oversee Wachovia deal Oct 4, 2008
"Generally we're critical of banking executives because they tend to be egotistical, sometimes arrogant and many times tend to ignore the communities that are the key to their profits," said Robert Gnaizda, Greenlining's general counsel. "To our pleasant surprise, Kovacevich took a different view.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Latino town-hall event to be held Oct 4, 2008
Trasvina is president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, which has been involved in rights cases in Arizona, including a challenge to Proposition 200, the state's requirement that voters provide identification to prove their citizenship and cast a ballot. The town hall also marks the official launch of a one-year study on the State of Latino Arizona that is scheduled for release in October 2009. (AZCentral)
Woman hit by train, seriously injured Oct 4, 2008
Scott Williams, the general counsel for Florida East Coast Railway, said it wasn't clear why the woman was near the tracks, but the company's police force is investigating. "We have some sketchy facts, but we don't have enough to draw any conclusions," Williams said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Oct 4, 2008
Markham C. Erickson is executive director and general counsel to , a lobbying group for Internet companies including Google and Yahoo. His work centers on issues involving the application of criminal and civil laws to the Internet, the legal uses of databases on the Web, the privacy of users' information and copyright matters. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
