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 ExpansionsAs 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 AwaitAs 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 RiskAs 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 EventWomen 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 PoliciesFacebook 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 SpotlightFacebook 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 DealsFacebook 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 AppleLess 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 InTesla 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 ClashTesla 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
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