Corporate Counsel

The Reason a GC Abruptly Departs May Not Be What You Think

"One of the biggest issues is when the new general counsel and the executive leadership team are not aligned in their approach and decision-making," said John Gilmore, co-founder of the search and consulting firm BarkerGilmore.
6 minute read

International Edition

Netflix Offices Raided by Authorities in Paris and Amsterdam

A French judicial source said that the searches are part of a preliminary investigation opened in November 2022 on charges of "aggravated tax fraud and concealed work in an organized gang."
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Election Outcome Could Spur Policy U-Turns Across Employment Landscape

"A Trump administration would likely employ supply-side enforcement—focusing on workplace removals of unauthorized workers," Littler Mendelson shareholder Jorge Lopez told attendees of a roundtable titled "Election Outcomes and the Impact on Labor and Employment Law."
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

iHeartMedia 'Hearts' Top Lawyer With Pay Boost, Contract Extension

Jordan Fasbender took the legal reins of the radio giant in 2021, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel. is the fourth-highest paid executive at iHeart--known for its iHeartRadio app, iHeartPodcast, iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Music Awards.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

AI Gives Legal Departments New Leverage to Demand Speed, Efficiency From Law Firms

"Lawyers accustomed to week-long turnarounds for contract reviews may find their clients demanding same-day service to keep up with sales/growth teams," according to Aaron Boersma, author of "Keeping Pace: Law Firms in the Era of AI-Driven Business."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan?

"The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law professor.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Gurus Say Inattention to Human Side of Tech Adoption Can Derail Best-Laid Plans

"It's not enough to tell people, 'This will make things easier for legal.' You need to explain why it benefits them specifically," said Ben Hayden, vice president for legal operations at Cengage.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Recent Layoff/Callback Litigation Underscores Perils Employers Face From Every Direction

Companies can't use race or ethnicity as a factor in employment decisions. But if those employment decisions—such as whom to terminate during a round of layoffs—disproportionately affect one class of workers, they become vulnerable to discrimination claims.
5 minute read

Law.com

Inside Track: Lawyers for Big Tech Give Harris Benefit of Doubt, Despite Pummeling They Took Under Biden

Amazon General Counsel David Zapolsky has been deeply critical of antitrust enforcement during the Biden administration. Nonetheless, he's so keen on Kamala Harris that he recently co-hosted a high-dollar fundraiser for her.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Nike Promotes Legal Chief to Marketing Chief as New CEO Launches Turnaround

New Nike boss Elliott Hill predicted that 18-year company lawyer Ann Miller "will inspire, innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible" in her new role as executive vice president of global sports marketing.
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