Chris O'malley

Chris O'malley

October 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

FAA Legal Chief to Take Flight 'Within Weeks,' Report Says

Marc Nichols has helped tackle a broad range of issues, from compliance problems at Boeing to a recent enforcement action against SpaceX that enraged its CEO, Elon Musk.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

October 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Prof's Stinging Conclusion: Lawyers for Purdue Pharma Were 'Overzealous Accomplices in Corporate Misconduct'

Elise Bernlohr Maizel of Michigan State takes aim at the company's former general counsel and at its outside law firms in a new law review article.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Former J. Crew GC Comes Up Empty in Wrongful Termination Case Against Retailer

An attorney for Maria Di Lorenzo on Friday vowed to appeal, asserting that arbitrator John Lifland's ruling is "riddled with errors" and "ignored clear legal principles."

By Chris O'Malley | Trudy Knockless

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

New Merger-Review Process Could Doom Some Deals, Add Headaches, Subjectivity to Others

"We've gone from a (relatively) certain world centered around a notification that required objective information only to one that is much more murky and perhaps subject to the interpretation of rules by a particular attorney at the agency or manager at the agency," Scott Sher, a partner at Paul Weiss, says.

By Chris O'Malley

7 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Lennox Hires 12-Year Company Veteran as CLO, Bucking Hire-From-Outside Trend

"The seamless transition is a testament to our disciplined succession planning and strong bench of talent," Lennox CEO Alok Maskara said in a statement.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

FTC's Final 'Click to Cancel' Rule Drops Some Regulatory Burdens

"Less than a month from election day, the Chair is hurrying to finish a rule that follows through on a campaign pledge made by the Chair's favored presidential candidate," FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said in a 13-page dissent.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

October 15, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Influencers Putting Companies on Hot Seat by Demanding 'Reverse' Morals Clauses

"I look at it almost like a prenuptial, like let's plan a good breakup if we're going to have one," said Sarah La Voi, a Baker & Hostetler partner.

By Chris O'Malley

8 minute read

October 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

With Potential Whistleblowers Around Every Corner, Companies Under Pressure to Sharpen Compliance

"Sometimes I have to say, 'Well, what about this? What about that?'" said Barbara Barrett, chief compliance officer of Reliant Care Management.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

October 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'You Don't Know Everything': GCs Say Success Leading Nonlegal Functions Starts With Humility

"Part of the way we've done it was to ask a lot—a lot—of questions ... being very, very inquisitive," said attorney Jessie Loong, a group senior vice president of Changi Airport Group who found herself overseeing an insurance team.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

October 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Leaders Trying to Contain Political Divisiveness Face Maze of Challenges

"Human resources professionals and in-house counsel need to hone their conflict-resolution skills," said Jennifer Rubin, a member of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read