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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 20, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Instagram, Social Media Platforms Face New Regulatory Challenges With Fintech Expansions

As more social media platforms 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 | The Recorder

As Social Media Platforms Up Their Fintech Offerings, Regulatory Challenges Await

As platforms like Instagram implement fintech, regulatory challenges grow.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

As the Gig Economy Goes Public, Labor Regulations Still Pose Risk

As Lyft and Uber race toward an IPO, uncertain gig economy labor laws may slow down investors. For sharing economy counsel at companies going public, compliance and reducing risk is key.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 15, 2019 | The Recorder

Women Corporate Counsel Share Career Advice, Experiences At Berkeley Law Event

Women partners and general counsel convened for a panel Friday on gender equity in business law, offering career advice and their own stories.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 15, 2019 | Legaltech News

Facebook May Be the Target, But Now's the Time to Check All Privacy Policies

Facebook is facing scrutiny over alleged deals with Amazon, Microsoft and others that allowed companies to obtain users' data without their consent. It's a reminder to all in-house counsel: privacy policies need to be transparent.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 14, 2019 | The Recorder

As Feds Look Into Facebook's Data Deals, Privacy Policies Back in Spotlight

Facebook is facing scrutiny over alleged deals with Amazon, Microsoft and others that allowed companies to obtain users' data without consent.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 14, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Privacy Policies in Spotlight as Feds Investigate Facebook's Data Deals

Facebook is facing scrutiny over alleged deals with Amazon, Microsoft and others that allowed companies to obtain users' data without their consent. It's a reminder to all in-house counsel: privacy policies need to be transparent.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 13, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

As Calls to Break Up Big Tech Grow, Spotify Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple

Less than a week after Sen. Elizabeth Warren's call to break up big tech, Spotify has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission—the same regulators that fined Google $5 billion over antitrust concerns last year.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

March 13, 2019 | Legaltech News

Do Elon Musk's Tweets Deserve Contempt Sanctions? Securities Lawyers Weigh In

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's counsel claimed the SEC has 'no basis to issue contempt sanctions against him' in a filing Monday, adding cited First Amendment concerns. But some lawyers said Musk's second round of incorrect, Tesla-focused tweets didn't meet the 'low bar' the SEC agreement set.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

March 12, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Securities Lawyers Weigh In on Elon Musk's Latest SEC Clash

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's counsel claimed the SEC has "no basis to issue contempt sanctions against him" in a filing Monday, adding cited First Amendment concerns. But some lawyers said Musk's second round of incorrect, Tesla-focused tweets didn't meet the "low bar" the SEC agreement set.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read