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Dan Clark

Dan Clark

Dan covers cyber security, legal operations and intellectual property for Corporate Counsel. Follow him on Twitter @Danclarkalm.

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August 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Goldman Sachs, Former In-House Attorney End Retaliation Suit

The case against Goldman Sachs and two legal department leaders highlighted the role of in-house counsel when the activity of those in the legal department is called into question.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

AmerisourceBergen CLO Is Stepping Down, Passing Reins to Deputy

The CLO succession comes just weeks after the company closed a major acquisition of Alliance Healthcare from Walgreens Boots Alliance.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

What's the Role of In-House Counsel Amid Pharma Approval Talks With FDA?

Such FDA talks are headline news now, amid the continued rollout of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

A Global GC's Path to Narrowing Law Firm Panel and Diving Into Data

Simon Zinger, group general counsel at Entain, wants to reduce the number of law firms on the global company's panel. He's looking at what additional value law firms are willing to deliver, beyond efficient rates.

By Dan Clark

5 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Pay for Pharmaceutical Industry GCs Picked Up Amid Pandemic

Surging interest in pharmaceuticals has created more competition for top GCs among life sciences companies.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Solo Practitioner to IP Partner in New York, A Litigator in Houston Joins National Practice

A solo practitioner in New York joins a larger firm, a Proskauer Rose attorney jumps to a smaller firm.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Reducing Outside Counsel Spend Takes A 'Multipronged Approach' and Focus on RFPs

Companies using an RFP process can put in a couple of hypotheticals to understand a law firm's willingness to use alternative fee arrangements, said Lindsey Haswell, of Blockchain.com.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

August 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-GC's Guilty Plea Highlights How One Person May Stain Legal Department's Reputation

Even years out from the initial incident, an ongoing integrity program may be helpful.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Pandemic-Inspired Pharmaceutical Investments Fuel Need for Legal Department Talent

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanofi, Sesen Bio, MEI Pharma and Cellarity all made legal hires in recent months.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Put Me In, Coach!: Pro Sports Teams Bring Attorneys Off the Bench for Top Positions

At least six pro sports teams saw changes to their in-house legal leadership last month, with many promoting talent from within.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read