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Chris O'Malley

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October 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Artists Beg FTC to Intervene Against Existential Threat of Generative AI

"This is our life's work. We pour our heart and souls into our books," said Douglas Preston, who has written 32 books that have been New York Times bestsellers.

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Many Companies Far From Ready for Fast-Approaching SEC Cybersecurity Deadline

Companies will have to report cyber incidents within four days of determining they're material, a tight timeframe that requires cooperation from third-party service providers that most firms have not yet secured.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

October 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Fired In-House Attorney at Big Ohio Utility Strikes Back With Reverse-Discrimination Suit

David Farkas, who is white, alleges his career at FirstEnergy sputtered after the company in 2018 began tying bonuses to DEI metrics.

By Chris O'Malley

7 minute read

September 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

FIFA Moving Legal Department From Switzerland to Miami

The move—which will include 100 legal, audit and compliance personnel—comes as the U.S. prepares to host the 2025 Club World Cup and to co-host with Canada and Mexico the 2026 World Cup.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Marketers Mostly Pleased With FTC Plan to Clean Up High-Stakes World of Online Reviews

The National Federation of Independent Businesses is supportive but asks the agency to "tread lightly."

By Chris O'Malley

6 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

EV Startup Faraday Future Fills GC Seat

Scott Graziano will try to help Faraday Future Intelligent Electric stay on track after years of struggle. Last month, the company began delivering its $300,000 crossover, the FF 91.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

September 25, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Fast-Growing Lazy Dog Restaurant Chain Hires Ex-Bloomin' Brands VP as Legal Chief

The family-run company has expanded from 12 restaurants to 44 since a private equity firm invested in the business a decade ago.

By Chris O'Malley

2 minute read

September 21, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

AI Startup Dismisses GC Amid Cash Crunch Just 1 Year After Going Public

Michael Will, who gave up his in-house job at Thrivent Financial in 2019 to help launch the business, posted on LinkedIn this week that he is looking for work.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read

September 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Will Innovation Help Law Firms and Clients Control the 'Cost Monster'?

Amid rising billing rates, there's fresh optimism that innovation, not only on pricing plans but because of AI-related spending and projects, can lower costs on both sides.

By Andrew Maloney | Chris O'Malley

5 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

SEC Slaps Lyft With $10M Fine for Undisclosed Stock Deal Just Before IPO

According to news reports, the seller of the $424 million in shares was Carl Icahn, and the buyer was George Soros.

By Chris O'Malley

3 minute read