Chris O'malley

Chris O'malley

December 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Pre-Internet High Court Ruling Hobbling Efforts to Keep Tech Giants from Using Below-Cost Pricing to Bury Rivals

Predatory pricing "can be particularly salient in digital markets, where firms are incentivized to prioritize growth over profits in the short term to chase scale and to cement their dominance," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

December 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Auto Dealer Software Upstart Accuses Entrenched Competitor of 'Attempted Monopolization'

"It is unfortunate Tekion has resorted to using a legal filing as a marketing stunt in an attempt to bypass contractual terms and industry practices, but we are confident our industry will see this for what it really is," CDK Global stated.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

December 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

FTC, DOJ Withdrawal of Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Infuriates Republicans

"The Majority had four years to address its concerns with the Collaboration Guidelines—now is not the time," wrote Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

December 11, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Trump Names FTC Chair Who's Been Thorn in Side of Lina Khan

President Donald Trump said Andrew Ferguson "has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship. and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country."

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

December 10, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Home Improvement App Thumbtack Hires Ex-SmileDirectClub Legal Chief

Susan Greenspon Rammelt is jumping aboard Thumbtack as it battles such rivals as Angi and Houzz for market share in the huge, but fragmented, home services market.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

December 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Employers Scramble to Get Immigration Records in Order Ahead of Trump Crackdown

"To be honest, you're cutting it close on time if you haven't already looked at it because the new administration is right around the corner," Littler Mendelson shareholder Jorge Lopez said.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

December 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Fatal Shooting of CEO Sets Off Scramble to Reassess Executive Security

"If you are at a company that deals with consumers in an emotional area, you really have to think about this," former Airbnb General Counsel Rob Chesnut said.

By Chris O'Malley and Greg Andrews

5 minute read

December 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Another Senior Boeing Attorney Exits, This One for CLO Post at Jet-Maintenance Company

Carly Anderson "is a world-class attorney, businessperson, and team player who brings deep aviation expertise," said Neil Book, CEO of Jet Support Services Inc.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Emerson Electric Opens Wallet to Reward New CLO for Fast Start

Michael Tang has already reorganized the company's legal department and enhanced the expertise of its board of directors.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Republican FTC Commissioner: 'The Time for Rulemaking by the Biden-Harris FTC Is Over'

Commissioner Andrew Ferguson's fiery political message in dissenting from an amendment to the Federal Trade Commission's telemarketing rule put him at odds with fellow Republican commissioner Melissa Holyoak, who is also a contender for FTC chair in a Trump administration.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read