December 29, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Employers in 2022 Were Torn on When to Pipe Up on Social IssuesThe 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 CLOThe chain tapped a legal chief who boasts turnaround expertise as it slashes costs to stem red ink.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
December 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
SEC Taps Washington Veteran to Succeed Dan Berkovitz as General Counsel"After 34 years of public service, it is time for me to pursue new and different challenges and opportunities," Berkovitz said.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
December 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
EEOC Sues Hospital That Fired Worker Who Refused Flu Shot on Religious GroundsThe case against Children's Healthcare of Atlanta might turn on whether DeMaurius Jackson can demonstrate his religious beliefs were "sincerely held."
By Chris O'Malley
4 minute read
December 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
2022 Saw Diversity Gains at Top of Legal Departments, but Much Work Remains ElsewhereAppointments of diverse candidates to Fortune 1000 GC roles have become more common, but challenges remain in bolstering diversity in lower-rung legal department posts and at departments' outside law firms.
By Chris O'Malley
4 minute read
December 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
KFC US Hands Kate Ward the 'Big Bucket' as Its New Chief Legal Officer"Kate is going to kill it!" said Melanie Bootes, who is stepping down after seven years in the role.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
December 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
$203M Honeywell Bribery Settlement Stems From Decade-Old AllegationsThe pact with the SEC, DOJ and the Brazilian government serves as a resounding reminder that compliance matters can have a long tail.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
December 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Rackspace Technology Loses Legal Chief After Cutting Her DutiesHolly Windham, who'd been chief legal and people officer, was set to lose her HR responsibilities as part of a corporate restructuring.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
December 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Suits Alleging Breach of Patient Data Have Hospital Counsel on DefenseTo prevent such cyber risks, health organizations should create cross-departmental teams, including legal, compliance, information security and others, one expert advised.
By Chris O'Malley
6 minute read
December 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
ACC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Attorney-Client PrivilegeThe ACC is warning that the primary use test to determine attorney-client privilege would undercut frank and confident exchanges.
By Chris O'Malley
4 minute read
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