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Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk.  She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless. 

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July 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Lawyers Will Try Almost Anything to Cut Costs—Except Issue RFPs

"Nothing is ever quite right," said Basha Rubin, CEO and cofounder of Priori Legal. "It's too uncertain, it's too large, it's too complicated, or they need too fast a turnaround,"

By Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

July 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Casebook Study': How a Group GC Transformed His Legal and Compliance Teams

In a conversation with Corporate Counsel, Simon Zinger, the group general counsel at Entain, shared his journey of overhauling Entain's compliance structure, the strategies that led to securing a full and unrestricted license in Nevada, and his vision for the future.

By Trudy Knockless

9 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Fintech Veteran Takes Legal Reins of Startup Aiming to Disrupt Banking Globally

Damier Xandrine said she was drawn to the mission of Tala, which through an app offers microloans globally of between $10 and $500.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

July 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Booted by Whirlpool in March, Ava Harter Takes Legal Reins of Semiconductor Company on the Rise

Harter's Whirlpool severance agreement bars her from working in the appliance industry for two years. So she's headed to Lam Research, a maker of tools used in making computer chips, as the AI boom gives that industry an unprecedented boost.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

WhatsApp Bans, Billions in Fines Haven't Fixed Finance Industry's 'Off-Channel' Communications Problem

"It is seldom a lack of rules or policies that causes non-compliance, but an individual's unwillingness to follow them," according to Global Relay's Compliant Communications Report 2024.

By Trudy Knockless | Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

July 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-BP Legal Chief 'Unretires' to Become GC of Texas Energy Company

After wrapping up his 33-year BP career in December, Eric Nitcher updated his LinkedIn to say, "On to the next role."

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

July 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

HP Alum Hired as Legal Chief of Data Unicorn With Blue-Chip Backers

San Francisco-based SingleStore, which sells database software known for its blazing speed, has raised more than $500 million from such marquee investors as Google and Goldman Sachs.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read

July 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Not Nearly Enough': Incremental DEI Gains by Legal Departments Leave No One Satisfied

"If the legal industry were truly advanced in DE&I, we wouldn't see such minimal progress," said Jean Lee, president of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

By Trudy Knockless

4 minute read

July 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Twitter Alum Lands GC Post at Hertz

Katherine Lee Martin is taking the legal reins of the rental car giant as it seeks to regain momentum following a trip through bankruptcy court, a $168 million legal settlement and other challenges.

By Trudy Knockless

2 minute read

July 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Southwest Airlines Alum Locks Up GC Role at $10B Company

Stacy Cozad has landed her third general counsel post, her second in manufacturing.

By Trudy Knockless

3 minute read