May 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Zoom Legal Chief's Stratospheric 2022 Pay Returned to Earth Last YearAparna 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
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May 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
In Unconventional Move, FTC Hinged OK of $65B Exxon Merger on Casting Aside 'Collusive' DirectorMark 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
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May 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Longtime Lawyer at Hush Puppies Parent Steps Into GC Role at Messy TimeDave 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
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April 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Senior FDIC Lawyer Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence for Sexually Exploiting ChildrenThe 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
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April 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
'Mortified and Ashamed' Ex-FDIC Attorney Seeks 15 Years in Child-Exploitation CaseThe 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 CreditsIn 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 ClubThe 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
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