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May 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Zoom Legal Chief's Stratospheric 2022 Pay Returned to Earth Last Year

Aparna Bawa is losing the distinction of being the nation's highest-paid legal chief, as expected. Her comp in 2022 was elevated by a huge, one-time stock grant aimed at replacing a grant she received at the height of the pandemic that later shriveled in value.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

May 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In Unconventional Move, FTC Hinged OK of $65B Exxon Merger on Casting Aside 'Collusive' Director

Mark Sheffield "should be nowhere near Exxon's boardroom," the Federal Trade Commission's Kyle Mach said.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

May 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Companies With CLO Who Also Is Corporate Secretary Are Less Likely to Land in Legal Trouble, Study Finds

"Our results should give pause to regulators and commentators who recommend separating the CLO and CS roles," said the study submitted to the Association of Corporate Counsel.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

May 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Longtime Lawyer at Hush Puppies Parent Steps Into GC Role at Messy Time

Dave Latchana is taking the legal reins of Wolverine World Wide as it struggles to fend off competition from discount shoe brands.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

April 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Senior FDIC Lawyer Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence for Sexually Exploiting Children

The sentence for Mark Alan Black handed down Tuesday fell short of the 30 years prosecutors said was warranted. But it exceeded the 15-year sentence his attorney argued was appropriate.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

April 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Mortified and Ashamed' Ex-FDIC Attorney Seeks 15 Years in Child-Exploitation Case

The government is seeking a sentence twice as long, saying that Mark Alan Black's more than $250,000 income gave him the resources "to obtain assistance with his proclivity."

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

April 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Some Clients Are Pushing for Transparency Surrounding Origination Credits

In the battle over origination credits, some clients are vying for more transparency and a say in who gets the credit.

By Abigail Adcox | Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

April 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Comcast Legal Chief Breaks Into the $10M Pay Club

The company's newly filed proxy statement noted Thomas Reid's contributions in a number of regulatory areas "in light of the increased regulation of business, particularly the video and broadband industries."

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

April 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

With Noncompetes Out, Businesses May Swivel to 'Garden Leave,' Other Ways to Protect IP

"Nonsolicitation agreements will be that much more important, that much more of a prevalent part of how private entities regulate ... or manage the market for employment and employment mobility," said John Siegal, a Baker & Hostetler partner.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

April 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In Era of Antitrust Paranoia, In-House Lawyers Must Look Beyond Usual Traps

"Education is really key. Do you want to deal with a subpoena? Do you want to deal with a deposition?" said Erin Shencopp, senior counsel at Boeing.

By Chris O'Malley

5 minute read