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Caroline Spiezio

Caroline Spiezio

Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.

March 28, 2019 | The Recorder

Groupon's Privacy Lawyer Dishes on CCPA, GDPR Compliance Challenges and Tips

Groupon privacy counsel Brock Wanless shares his GDPR compliance journey and tips for approaching CCPA.

By Caroline Spiezio

6 minute read

March 28, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

When the Whistle Blows: How In-House Counsel Can Improve Internal Reporting Structures

Whistleblowers have been awarded more than $86 million in the past week. In-house counsel should ensure their companies' reporting process is clear and trusted by employees.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 27, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

New EU Copyright Law Brings Compliance Challenges for Tech Company Counsel

The European Union's controversial copyright directive, which holds platforms accountable for copyright-infringing posts on their site, passed a final vote Tuesday. U.S. tech companies can start eyeing compliance efforts as EU nations finalize their versions of the directive.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 26, 2019 | Legaltech News

Microsoft CLO Calls for Content Moderation, Tech Collaboration After New Zealand Shooting

Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith said 'words alone are not enough' for the tech industry to prevent violent content from spreading online.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 25, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Calls for Content Moderation, Collaboration in Tech After New Zealand Mass Shooting

Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith said "words alone are not enough" for the tech industry to prevent violent content from spreading online. Smith offered suggestions for the industry, including new AI tools and collaboration.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 25, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Nike In-House Lawyer Met With Avenatti Over Alleged Extortion Demands—Then Notified Law Enforcement

Nike's legal team notified law enforcement over alleged extortion attempts from Michael Avenatti. Lawyers weighed in on when a plaintiffs attorney's letter becomes extortion and what to do next.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 22, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Former Housing Authority General Counsel Gets $1.87M in Whistleblower Suit

A Houston jury sided Thursday with former housing authority general counsel Karen Miniex, who claimed the agency retaliated against her after she pursued allegations of employee voucher fraud.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 21, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

GDPR vs. CCPA: Privacy Counsel Weigh In on Compliance Challenges

California and European privacy laws are bringing change—and stress—to in-house compliance teams. Privacy counsel discussed Thursday the differences between GDPR and CCPA, and how lawyers can approach each.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 21, 2019 | Legaltech News

Social Media Platforms Adding Financial Transactions Could Spell Compliance Trouble

As more social media platforms like Instagram implement fintech, in-house counsel's regulatory challenges grow. Lawyers said it's best to start a compliance plan early.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

EU Hits Google With Antitrust Fine of $1.69 Billion Over Ad Practices

The European Commission's antitrust regulators issued a third fine against Google Wednesday, this time over its ad practices. Google now faces more than $9 million in EU antitrust fines.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read