By Sue Reisinger | December 10, 2018
The new proposal is specifically aimed at giving all European Union consumers the right to seek damages as a class, and not just an injunction to stop the harm. The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform released a statement calling the proposal “poorly written" and "lack[ing] clear safeguards to prevent fraud and abuse," among other criticisms.
Corporate Counsel | Best Practices
By Caroline Spiezio | December 5, 2018
In light of reports claiming former CBS CEO Les Moonves obstructed an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against him, here's a look at five ways board members can prevent harassment, and keep investigations independent.
By Caroline Spiezio | December 5, 2018
Kim Rivera, HP's CLO and a vocal advocate for diversity in the legal field, will start an expanded business role at the company next month.
By Dan Clark | December 4, 2018
Sealed Air Corp., the maker of Bubble Wrap, announced Tuesday that Angel Willis will be the company's vice president, general counsel and secretary, beginning in January.
By Dan Clark | December 4, 2018
Axiom Global Inc., an alternative legal services provider, announced Tuesday that the chief legal officer at Zillow Group has landed on Axiom's board of directors as the audit chair.
By Sue Reisinger | December 3, 2018
When Christina Ackermann came onboard in August 2016, Bausch Health Companies Inc., formerly known as Valeant Pharmaceuticals, was in distress. But she said she knew what she was signing up for: Rebuilding Bausch's governance structure and reshaping her legal department, while helping the business side dig out of a dark financial hole.
By Kristen Rasmussen | November 30, 2018
Steven Sandberg, who has been in-house at Brigham Young University since 2006, has been named assistant to the president and general counsel, while Allison Newhart, currently associate GC at Pennsylvania State University, will become vice chancellor and GC at North Carolina State University on Feb. 1.
By Dan Clark | November 30, 2018
NewYork-Presbyterian, a major nonprofit medical system in the New York metropolitan area, announced Thursday that an experienced health care attorney would become its next group senior vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel.
By Steven J. Pearlman and Danielle J. Moss | November 28, 2018
A new byproduct of the #MeToo movement has afforded employees significant leverage: employee walkouts. Google just experienced this, and responded with some substantial changes in its practices.
By Dan Clark | November 26, 2018
Genevieve Kelly will oversee all of the company's legal, corporate governance and regulatory affairs, according to a company news release.
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