By Jessica Mach | July 28, 2022
The example of California, where noncompetes are still widely used by employers despite the state's longstanding ban on the agreements, raises questions about whether the FTC will "have the ability or the capacity to put enough enforcement in all the different states" or whether "they [are] just going to try to kick off the worst offenders," said Majed Dakak, a partner at Kesselman Brantly Stockinger.
By Greg Andrews | July 28, 2022
"It's true that the finance department deals in numbers and data, but the lawyer's ability to navigate ambiguity can make a GC a more skilled co-pilot in rocky economic seas," one general counsel said.
By Hugo Guzman | July 25, 2022
"To make a re-entry work, you really have to embrace your full self, and, candidly, find a workplace that is going to embrace your full self," said Melissa Seiler, assistant general counsel of Core Space.
By Hugo Guzman | July 22, 2022
"Different industries are experiencing what's going on slightly differently. I think there's a caution. There is a feeling of not knowing what is to come," said Axiom Senior Client Adviser Susan Jacobson, a former GC at Paylocity.
By Phillip Bantz | July 22, 2022
"GCs have to make their own judgment about how we balance our role in the corporation, our role as a credible legal adviser, and our own sense of personal values and humanity," said Cox Media Group legal chief Eric Greenberg.
By Jessica Mach | July 21, 2022
Georgia and Alabama are among states passing laws that count Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors. But a soon-to-be-released Department of Labor rule could supersede those measures.
By Greg Andrews | July 21, 2022
Whatever happens with the economy, companies are preparing for the worst, including laying the groundwork or pulling the trigger on widespread layoffs. And that means lots of new challenges for legal chiefs.
By Trudy Knockless | July 20, 2022
"High demand for precise legal assistance at affordable costs is likely to drive the industry growth," according to a Global Market Insights study.
By Phillip Bantz | July 19, 2022
"The market remains very competitive. There are incredible amounts of hiring. Money is being thrown at everyone," said Deborah Ben-Canaan, senior practice leader for in-house counsel recruiting at Major, Lindsey & Africa.
By Jessica Mach | July 18, 2022
"When you're facing an uncertain environment, you're going to want a legal partner who's more than just a legal partner," said Stephen Mar, general counsel at New York-based business software startup Odeko.
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