Caroline Spiezio
Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.
February 27, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Tech Representatives, Senators Discuss Framework for US Federal Data Privacy LawTech industry representatives joined senators Wednesday to discuss policy points for a federal data protection law. Both sides have pushed for a federal law as data breaches become an increasing consumer concern and California's data privacy law implementation date approaches.
By Caroline Spiezio
4 minute read
February 26, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Stay or Go? When a Crisis Approaches, a General Counsel's Next Move Is ComplicatedTesla's former general counsel Dane Butswinkas left the company a day after chief executive officer Elon Musk posted tweets irking the SEC—again. When a company's headed toward legal trouble, GCs have a choice: stay and try to save the ship, or get off before it sinks.
By Caroline Spiezio
4 minute read
February 26, 2019 | The Recorder
Should I Stay or Should I Go? When Clashes Approach, a GC's Next Move Gets ComplicatedTesla's former general counsel Dane Butswinkas left the company a day after chief executive officer Elon Musk posted tweets irking the SEC—again. When a company's headed toward legal trouble, GCs have a choice: stay and try to save the ship, or get off before it sinks.
By Caroline Spiezio
4 minute read
February 26, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Growing Business, Leadership Skills In-House: Sony's Deputy General Counsel Shares His StoryAnthony Justman started at Sony with no experience as inside counsel. He developed his leadership skills and business background to tackle challenges at the company and grow as an in-house lawyer. Here's how.
By Caroline Spiezio
7 minute read
February 26, 2019 | Legaltech News
SEC Says Elon Musk Breached Settlement Agreement Over TweetsTesla CEO Elon Musk's tweets have again led to SEC trouble. The agency says Musk's recent tweets on the company's 2019 production estimates violate Tesla's settlement with the SEC.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
February 25, 2019 | The Recorder
SEC Says Musk Breached Settlement Agreement Over TweetsTesla CEO Elon Musk's tweets have again led to SEC trouble. The agency says Musk's recent tweets on the company's 2019 production estimates violate Tesla's settlement with the SEC.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
February 22, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Complaint Against Facebook Offers Platforms a Chance to Update In-App Purchase PoliciesFacebook became the latest tech platform to face a formal complaint over children's in-app gaming purchases on the site, with minor allegedly overspending on the site without parental consent. Here's how tech companies could prevent similar complaints and ensure COPPA compliance.
By Caroline Spiezio
4 minute read
February 21, 2019 | The Recorder
Companies Could Face Stricter Data Breach Disclosure Requirements Under California ProposalCompanies collecting Californians' data could soon be required to notify residents of breaches exposing their passport numbers, green card numbers and biometric information.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
February 21, 2019 | Legaltech News
Twitter Expands Transparency Policies for Political Ads Ahead of EU, India and Australia ElectionsTwitter is the latest tech company to update its political ad policy, increasing ad transparency in Australia, India and the European Union before their 2019 elections.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
February 20, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Who Is Tesla's New GC? Here's What Colleagues Had to SayJonathan Chang is the new general counsel of Tesla Inc. after eight years with the company. Those who have worked with Chang say he's the "perfect fit."
By Caroline Spiezio
5 minute read
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