NEXT

Dan Clark

Dan Clark

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

Connect with this author

August 22, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Nokia Seeks to Dismiss Former In-House Attorney's Sex, Age Discrimination Suit

In the motion to dismiss filed by Reed Smith lawyers on behalf of Nokia, the company says Sharan Rene Boudreau's claims are barred because she did not file her claims with the EEOC and the Texas Workforce Commission within the required time frame.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 21, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Adding on the Chief Administrative Officer Role: A Q&A With Liberty Media Chief Legal Officer Rich Baer

Baer recently took on the additional role of chief administrative officer at Liberty and has worked with the company's founder and CEO on what that role will entail and how it may look different from other companies that have a chief administrative officer.

By Dan Clark

6 minute read

August 21, 2019 | Law.com

Inside Track: Get Tariff Exclusion Requests In. Plus, Remembering A Diversity & Inclusion Advocate.

How in-house counsel can navigate the China Tariff Exclusion Requests process. Also, a McDonald's lawyer is remembered for helping lawyers of color start their legal careers.

By Dan Clark

7 minute read

August 20, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Due Diligence, Understanding of Laws Is Important for Publishing Cannabis Advertisements

In-house counsel and their employers in publishing should focus on working with cannabis customers who comply with state and federal laws and have strong internal policies on what goes into their advertising.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 19, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Amazon General Counsel Contributed to Congressman's Re-Election Right Before Committee Investigation

General counsel David Zapolsky made a donation of $2,800 in May to Rep. David Cicilline, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law. Amazon was involved in a subcommittee hearing two months later.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 16, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

General Counsel of The Software Alliance Named CEO of Another Trade Association

Jodie Kelley will leave her role as general counsel at BSA | The Software Alliance to become CEO of the association Sept. 3.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

August 15, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Vaping Group Sues FDA to Push Back Application Deadline, Establish Guidelines for Companies

The plaintiffs claim the FDA pushing up the deadline to submit the premarket applications to May 11, 2020, is a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Law.com

Inside Track: Best Due Diligence Practices. Plus, A New FCPA Ruling.

A general counsel describes how his company checked for cybersecurity risks during a recent acquisition. Also, a new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ruling may affect future actions against corporations.

By Dan Clark

7 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Experienced Finance Attorney to Lead Legal Department at Transamerica

Karyn Polak served as the deputy general counsel of PNC Bank in Philadelphia and also served as chief counsel of the bank’s asset management group.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 12, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Medical Management Company Chief Legal Officer Promoted to Lead Business Development Efforts

Andy McQueen is now responsible for the planning and execution of the company’s business development efforts including the acquisition of physician groups and partnerships with hospitals and health systems.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read