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Greg Andrews

Greg Andrews

Greg Andrews is the editor overseeing ALM Media's coverage of corporate legal departments. He previously was editor of Indianapolis Business Journal and business editor of The Indianapolis Star. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Greg_Andr

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January 05, 2023 | Law.com

Inside Track: More Companies Jettison Employment Contracts

The agreements have fallen out of favor in part because they don't really lock down executives. Plus, they sometimes throw the spotlight on rich compensation packages, creating PR headaches.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

December 29, 2022 | Law.com

Inside Track: Why a New Logo Gave Kroger Legal Heartburn

"This case is proof that you never know how a phrase or a symbol might strike the public," said J. William Manuel, a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

December 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

It Was a Wild Ride: Check Out the Top In-House Stories of 2022

2022 began with a sizzling job market and ended with a barrage of legal department layoffs. In between, Elon Musk often dominated the headlines. Our slideshow covers the highlights.

By Greg Andrews

1 minute read

December 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Netflix Legal Chief Chops Salary by $2M in Order to Get Larger Trove of Stock Options

David Hyman's move suggests that he is bullish the company's shares will rebound after losing more than half their value in 2022.

By Greg Andrews

2 minute read

December 22, 2022 | Law.com

Inside Track: For Lawyers Working for Musk, It's Been a Year of Mayhem

The exodus of legal talent from Twitter "raises the risk that things are going to fall through the cracks." said Robert Foehl, a professor of law and business ethics at Ohio University.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Law.com

Inside Track: Civility and Give-and-Take Can Help Heal Strained Law Firm-Client Relationships

"I make no bones about being a demanding client, but I think it's incumbent upon me to express appreciation to the lawyers that provide that service," said Eric Greenberg, general counsel of CMG Media.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

December 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

CLOC Chief Departing After Guiding Group Through Pandemic Turmoil

Intel legal ops chief Mike Haven, who serves as CLOC's president, said Roach helped ensure that "CLOC not only survived the pandemic and shutdown, but ultimately flourished."

By Greg Andrews

2 minute read

December 01, 2022 | Law.com

Inside Track: Law Firm-Client Tensions Flare Up in Final Weeks of Year

"I'm amazed at how sloppy law firm billing is, and we are more likely to get six months of bills from earlier in the year right now than a rude call for collection," said a GC who declined to be named.

By Greg Andrews

5 minute read

November 30, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Allstate Goes Outside to Hire New Chief Legal Officer

The insurance giant has handed the legal reins to Christine DeBiase, who spent two decades at MetLife before becoming legal chief of its Brighthouse Financial spinoff five years ago.

By Greg Andrews

2 minute read

November 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Surprised, Angry, Dismayed': Legal Departments Vow to Fight Law Firms' Rate-Hike Plans

"This feels more like law firms throwing spaghetti up against a wall and seeing what sticks," said Jason Winmill, managing partner of Argopoint.

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