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February 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

SEC Schedules Wednesday Vote on Climate Disclosure Rule Amid Staunch Opposition

Twenty law and finance professors sent the SEC a letter expressing their view that "the true agenda for the rule [is] to pressure companies to adopt certain climate policies, rather than to inform the market."
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February 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Music Streaming Nonprofit Hires First GC as AI Risks Loom

"Over the past decade, DiMA's members have created enormous value for music creators and fans alike, driving rapid growth for the entire music industry in the process," said newly appointed General Counsel Colin Rushing.
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February 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In a First, a Geolocation Privacy Class Action Will Go to a Jury

The class action Mata v. Digital Recognition Network is scheduled for jury trial on May 17 and is brought on behalf of 23 million California residents, represented by Chicago firm Edelson.
8 minute read
February 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Uber Hits $120B Valuation, Unlocking Huge Equity Grant for CLO Tony West

West would have forfeited the award—handed out in 2018 after he gave up the GC post at PepsiCo to join the ride-hailing company—if Uber had not reached the valuation milestone by March 2028.
3 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Longtime Law Firm Partner Going In-House to Help Companies Control Legal Bills

"Having worked on both sides of the relationship between in-house counsel and outside law firms, I see the necessary need for a service like LegalBillReview.com to help companies mitigate their legal spend," said Brian Arbetter, LegalBillReview.com's general counsel.
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February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Apple Investor Uses Proxy Proposal to Assert That 'Silicon Valley Is Hostile to Right-of-Center Thought'

The tech giant's shareholders defeated a proposal from the conservative National Center for Public Policy Research seeking a prohibition against discrimination based on "ideology" or "viewpoint."
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February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Harvard Seeks GC Who Can Help It Navigate 'Heightened Social, Political and Philanthropic Scrutiny'

The university has enlisted Korn Ferry to assist with the GC search. Current legal chief Diane Lopez is stepping down this week.
3 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Spend Management Innovations: Driving Change in Business of Law

This event will share best practices, strategies and technologies for improving efficiency, work product, and service.
2 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

General Counsels' Role in the Legal Profession's Mental Health Crisis

General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
8 minute read
February 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

New Test for OT Eligibility Rife With Land Mines for Employers

With the new independent contractor standard, the U.S. Department of Labor is "essentially putting their thumb on the scale to encourage a finding of employment," Baker & Hostetler partner Todd Lebowitz said.
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