September 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
EEOC Suit Against United Highlights Need for Speed in Probing Discrimination Claims"It's critical that an employer who becomes aware of a complaint promptly investigate and take remedial action," Jeffrey Kopp, a Foley & Lardner partner.
By Chris O'Malley
6 minute read
September 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Joining Effort to Beat Down NLRB, Amazon Suit Calls Agency's Administrative Process 'Constitutional Infirmity'The e-commerce giant's beef stems from an administrative injunction the NLRB filed against it in March 2022, about a week before workers at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse voted to unionize.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
September 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Travel-Tech Giant Sabre Books Fourth Legal Chief in 3 YearsSabre CLO Ann Bruder lasted 16 months after replacing Chadwick Ho, who lasted seven.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
September 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
NLRB Appoints 'Chief AI Officer,' Embracing 'Hottest Job of 2024'The trend has its critics, some arguing that many companies would be better off integrating AI into existing leadership structures.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
2024 GC Pay Report: Signing Bonuses Swell in Size as Companies Shy Away From Internal Hires"If you have to throw millions of dollars at somebody before they start work, and then they start work and it doesn't work out, you are up the creek because you've paid them a lot of money," legal department consultant Jason Winmill said. "Sunk costs are exactly that—sunk."
By Chris O'Malley
7 minute read
August 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
As Student Workers Unionize in Droves, NLRB Tries to Prevent Colleges' Privacy Concerns From Slowing MomentumA college's duty to furnish student information to a union "runs headlong" into its duty to preserve confidentiality of student information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, according to Joshua Nadreau, a regional managing partner at Fisher & Phillips.
By Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
August 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Fears That ESG Collaborations Will Draw Out Antitrust Cops May Be 'Overblown'"It is correct that the agencies are somewhat concerned that ESG collaborations can be misused. But in the grand scheme of all the other things that they are worried about it is not a top priority," said Hill Wellford, co-head of Vinson & Elkins' antitrust group.
By Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
August 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
2024 Ransomware Payments Poised to Shatter Record, as Gangs Target 'Big Game'A midyear report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis projects the total paid this year will soar past $1 billion again, even though fewer victims are paying.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
August 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Delta Names New Legal Leader for Wayward On-Demand Travel BusinessWheels Up saw demand soar during the pandemic, as wealthy businesspeople flocked to private aviation and commercial carriers cut flights. But in the latest quarter revenue tumbled 41%.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
August 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
KPMG Vice Chair Is Latest Winner in Game of GC Musical ChairsThe domino effects of Michelle Brody's retirement as IBM legal chief continue to unfold, leaving KPMG as the latest firm with a vacancy to fill.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
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