Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.
January 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Following in 11th Circuit Footsteps, Court Restricts Age-Bias Claims to Employees, Not ApplicantsThe Seventh Circuit gives a hat tip to the Eleventh Circuit for leading the way in decisions against job applicants claiming age discrimination.
By Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
January 23, 2019 | Law.com
'Demoralizing:' Women GCs Talk About Sexism from Outside CounselPaternalism, anger and avoidance from firm lawyers are some of their shared experiences, which also guide in-house counsel's choices when selecting outside attorneys.
By Caroline Spiezio
7 minute read
January 23, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Women GCs Face Sexism, Stereotypes From Firm Lawyers—And It Impacts Who They HireScreaming opposing counsel, disrespectful outside counsel and more than one letter addressed to “Dear Sir” are situations women general counsel said they've faced in-house from firm lawyers. Outside counsel's sexism can play a role in who GCs choose not to hire.
By Caroline Spiezio
7 minute read
January 22, 2019 | The Recorder
Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs on CraigslistFamily law attorney Jackie Ferrari was arrested Friday for allegedly selling opioids and other drugs on the classified advertising website.
By Caroline Spiezio
2 minute read
January 20, 2019 | The Recorder
Google Legal Ops Head Mary O'Carroll Appointed CLOC PresidentGoogle's director of legal operations Mary O'Carroll is taking on the role of president at CLOC, nearly two weeks after the legal operations networking organization's founder resigned, citing "different directions." CLOC also announced new Europe-based board member Aine Lyons of VMware.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
January 18, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Ricardo Anzaldua Moves Up to GC at Freddie MacNine months after joining Freddie Mac, Ricardo Anzaldua has been bumped up to the GC role. Former Freddie Mac GC William McDavid retired this month.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
January 18, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Nonprofit Files Complaints Against Amazon, Netflix and Others Over Alleged GDPR ViolationsAustrian data privacy nonprofit Noyb said it has filed formal complaints against a number of streaming services, including Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Spotify over alleged GDPR violations.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
January 18, 2019 | Litigation Daily
European Nonprofit Files Complaints Against Amazon, Netflix and Others Over Alleged GDPR ViolationsAustrian data privacy nonprofit Noyb said it has filed formal complaints against a number of streaming services, including Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Spotify over alleged GDPR violations.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
January 17, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Gibson Dunn Report Highlights SEC Focus On Crypto, Cybersecurity and WhistleblowersA new report from Gibson Dunn outlines trends in SEC enforcement last year. The agency cracked down on crypto and cybersecurity issues.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
January 17, 2019 | The Recorder
Gibson Dunn's SEC Year-In-Review Finds Focus On Cryptocurrency and CybersecurityA new report from Gibson Dunn outlines trends in SEC enforcement last year.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read