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Chris O'malley

Chris O'malley

January 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Activists' Shareholder Proposals Are Seeking Ever-Greater Detail on ESG Efforts

Proposals in the pipeline deal with a broad range of topics, including hate speech, reproductive rights and pay equity.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

January 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Online Insurance Provider EverQuote Woos Cigna's Chief Counsel Aboard

"We have a tremendous market opportunity in front of us with the continuing shift of insurance shopping online and our focus on providing a superior experience for both consumers and insurance providers," said Julia Brncic, EverQuote's newly hired general counsel.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Telemedicine Firms Under Microscope After Using Dubious Tactics

Regulators are demanding "upfront, non-deceptive practices," including allowing patients to cancel services without getting the runaround, said Maureen Stewart, a senior counsel at Foley and Lardner.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Tanger Outlets GC Leaving After 12 Years for Washington Gig

Chad Perry is the longest-tenured member of the company's C-suite, which has seen substantial turnover in recent years.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

January 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

SEC Dings McDonald's for Inadequate Public Disclosures After CEO's Firing

An ethics expert said Monday's settlement reflects the growing pressure companies face to be more transparent about the circumstances surrounding the ouster of a top executive.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

January 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Litigation-Minded Southwest Airlines Passengers to Confront 'Class Action Waiver'

"My office has been flooded with phone calls. If Southwest is preparing to go down a scorched-earth path, we're prepared," said Alexander Dychter, a class action attorney in San Diego.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

January 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Updated FTC Guidance on Environmental Claims to Help Set 'Guardrails'

Industry groups hope the revisions to the FTC's "Green Guides" will give company legal departments greater clarity on what constitutes legitimate marketing and "greenwashing."

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

January 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Southwest Airlines Hit With First Class Action Suit Over Holiday Meltdown

The airline's cancellation of more than 15,000 flights around Christmas is expected to trigger many more lawsuits from passengers and investors.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

December 29, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Employers in 2022 Were Torn on When to Pipe Up on Social Issues

The barrage of topics grabbing headlines were downright divisive—abortion and gun control among them.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

December 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Embattled Bed Bath and Beyond Brings Aboard New CLO

The chain tapped a legal chief who boasts turnaround expertise as it slashes costs to stem red ink.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read