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Chris O'Malley

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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

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December 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Sues Hospital That Fired Worker Who Refused Flu Shot on Religious Grounds

The 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 Elsewhere

Appointments 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 Allegations

The 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 Duties

Holly 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 Defense

To 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 Privilege

The 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

December 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Aggressive FTC May Force Merging Companies to Bolster Legal Defenses

"Tech companies that enter into deals that raise competition concerns will have to be litigation-ready," said one antitrust expert.

By Chris O'Malley

4 minute read

December 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Targeting Construction Industry Ahead of Federal Infrastructure Spending Spree

"Construction industry employers should take steps now—before the EEOC investigates their organization—to minimize their risk of a discrimination or harassment lawsuit," the law firm Venable wrote in a note to clients.

By Chris O'Malley

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