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October 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Crisis Manager for 'Rust' Lands GC Role at One of Its Producers

Melina Spadone will help Thomasville Pictures handle everything from litigation stemming from the fatal shooting on the movie's set to compliance with European Union regulations as it branches into Europe.

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October 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Sports Attorney Rejoins Jets for Second Tour of Duty as GC

Andrew Lee, who has more than a quarter-century of sports law experience, is replacing Jill Kelley, who departed in July.

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October 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

DOJ's Visa Antitrust Suit Hands Class Action Lawyers New Line of Attack Against Payments Giant

The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow fund.

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October 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

GC Jumps Aboard Red Roof as It Upgrades Brand, Ramps Up Growth Ambitions

"We will elevate this brand, this company and our business. We will do that with a better and more consistent experience for our guests," Red Roof President Zack Gharib said.

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October 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

CLO of Realtor Group Exits After Stinging Court Defeat, Internal Turmoil

In the wake of the departure of Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson, the National Association of Realtors will "develop a comprehensive strategy for its approach to all existing litigation and begin an assessment of any additional risk the association has based on current policies and rules," CEO Nykia Wright said in an email to members.

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September 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Wynn Resorts Bidding Adieu to GC Who Cleaned Up Sexual Harassment Scandal

"Ellen Whittemore was, in the truest sense, the right person at the right time to help lead Wynn Resorts through a thicket of litigation and corporate governance changes," CEO Craig Billings said in a statement.

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September 27, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Visa Hires Antitrust Heavyweights to Carry Out DOJ-Misunderstands-the-Market Defense

"Anyone who has bought something online, or checked out at a store, knows there is an ever-expanding universe of companies offering new ways to pay for goods and services," Visa General Counsel Julie Rottenberg said in a statement.

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September 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Visa Alleging It Thwarts Payment-Processing Rivals

Visa handles more than 60% of debit card transactions in the U.S., and collects more than $7 billion in annual processing fees, a lucrative business the company protects through illegal, anticompetitive practices, the Department of Justice alleges.

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September 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

F1's Longtime Legal Chief Exiting as Racing Series Reaches New Heights

Sacha Woodward has been legal chief since 2000, first under Bernie Ecclestone and now under Liberty Media.

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September 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

CLO of 2028 LA Olympics Committee Heads to Sidelines After 'All-Consuming Journey'

Tanja Olano has been deeply involved in Los Angeles' Olympic movement since 2015, when she became deputy general counsel of the exploratory committee that helped lead to the city's selection two years later as host of the 2028 games.

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