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Chris O'malley

Chris O'malley

May 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Legal Departments See ESG Among Growing Future Risks

"If we agree that ESG encompasses data privacy and cybersecurity, then ESG rises to the top as one of the most important risks on the horizon over the next three to five years by corporate legal departments around the world," Reuters analyst Natalie Runyon wrote.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

May 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Mystery In-House Attorney Trying to Keep Name Out of Apparently Damning FDA Inspection Report

The unusual lawsuit alleges that publicly disclosing the attorney's name would cause the attorney irreparable reputational and career damage.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

May 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Companies Pushing Back Against FTC's Voluminous Records Requests

Total Wine & More argues the FTC has gone way overboard with document requests for the agency's probe of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, one of its suppliers. Firms targeted or on the periphery of other inquiries also are complaining.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Adobe Associate GC Takes Legal Reins at Fast-Rising Go1

Stephanie Warner has joined a corporate education provider with star-studded backers, including Microsoft and Salesforce.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

May 11, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Penn State Seeks Successor to GC Who Managed Sandusky Fallout

The university has hired Korn Ferry to assist with the search, which seeks to identify "a strategic thinker with deep understanding of the law and issues impacting complex institutions like Penn State."

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

May 11, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Looming SCOTUS Ruling May Have Chilling Effect on Big Law Diversity Efforts

"Law firms aren't directly in the crosshairs" as the Supreme Court considers two higher education affirmative action cases, said Regina Speed-Bost, managing partner of SB Law. "But in some respects we are. It is a direct affront to programs that have worked to address disparities."

By Chris O'Malley

10 minute read

May 10, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

ADM GC Findlay to Retire After a Decade of Legal Reforms

"After 45 years at a frenetic pace, it feels like a good time to catch my breath for a bit, clear my head, and take some time to figure out what comes next," Cameron Findlay said on LinkedIn.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Companies Brace for FTC's Use of 'Zombie' Law in Antitrust Enforcement

The Robinson-Patman Act long ago fell out of favor, in part because it protects competitors rather than consumers. The FTC hasn't brought a case under the law in two decades.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Massive Stock Grant Pushes Pay for Zoom CLO/COO Into Stratosphere

Zoom promoted Aparna Bawa to chief operating officer in 2020 but kept her in charge of legal. She's been interim CLO since.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

May 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Deputy GC at Sleep Apnea Device Maker Gets Dream Job

ResMed is handing the legal reins to an 11-year employee who previously worked in-house at Callaway Golf and American Airlines.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read