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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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February 09, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: Judge's Musk Pay Ruling Will Put In-House Legal Teams to Work

Boards of directors will need to take a closer look at which directors are truly independent and ensure they negotiate pay packages, not just acquiesce.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

February 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Investors Want Companies to Prioritize Climate Change Over AI

"Boards should understand that even if climate change and environmental stewardship ranks low on their list of priorities for 2024, that may not be the case for their shareholders," the EY Center for Board Matters said in a new report.

By Greg Andrews

2 minute read

February 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Stinging Musk Defeat Throws Spotlight on Role of Tesla GC Todd Maron

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick found Maron was "totally beholden" to the billionaire and that three of Tesla's eight board members were as well.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

February 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Exxon Investors Yanking Contentious Shareholder Proposal, Averting Court Showdown

The energy giant had sued Arjuna Capital and Follow This last month, saying they were abusing the shareholder-proposal process to try to "shrink" the company.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

January 25, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: Surprise Exxon Mobil Suit Kicks Off Contentious Shareholder-Proposal Season

The oil giant accused two activist investors of employing a "Goldilocks Trojan Horse strategy" aimed at undermining its business.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

January 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Fast-Rising Voice AI Startup ElevenLabs Hires Privacy Guru as GC

Farrah Zaman's arrival as legal chief coincides with the closing of a new funding round that values the business at $1.1 billion, up from $100 million last May.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

January 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Senior FDIC Attorney Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation

Mark Black, who worked in the agency's Office of General Counsel, will be sentenced to at least 15 years in prison.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

January 18, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: Should We Put the Terms 'ESG' and 'DEI' to Rest, or Is That a Cop-Out?

DEI consultant Richard Orbe-Austin said "diversity, equity and inclusion" has started to "wither and lose favor across many industries"—a decline he blames on executives' failure to fully commit to the cause, not the phrase itself.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

January 17, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Disney Deems Legal Chief's Performance 'Outstanding,' Keeps His Pay at Elite Level

Horacio Gutierrez has helped the media giant navigate through a blizzard of challenges, including the firing of the CEO who hired him and attacks from activist investors.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

January 16, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Chicago Bears General Counsel Out After 2 Decades With Team

"I never took one day for granted," Cliff Stein wrote on LinkedIn. "I worked with 4 general managers, 6 head coaches, 2 Presidents, got to experience 1 Super Bowl, 2 NFC championships and 4 NFC North championships."

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read