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Hugo Guzman

Hugo Guzman

Hugo Guzman is a reporter on ALM's in-house desk based in California, covering legal departments at disruptive technology companies, as well as labor and employment issues involving the NLRB, EEOC and other regulators. Connect with him at [email protected] today.

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June 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Former SpaceX, Lucasfilm GC Joins Charter Flight Startup

"Surf Air attracts people passionate about the future of flight, and we couldn't be more excited to have someone as forward thinking as David join us as chief legal officer," said Sudhin Shahani, co-founder and CEO of Surf Air.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

June 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Legion of Lawsuits Against Amazon Highlights Tech's Exposure, Say Experts

"These lawsuits are a case study of what's going on throughout the United States, and it's illustrating and bringing into focus certain pressure points," Duane Morris partner Gerald Maatman, Jr. said.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

June 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Report: Legal Departments Will Wither Unless They Shake Cost-Center Image

Unless in-house teams recast themselves into strategic partners for internal clients, they'll face ever-growing cost-containment challenges, according to Law.com Compass Pacesetter Research.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

June 14, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Largest Family-Owned Cinema Chain Promotes Compliance Chief to GC

"It's just wonderful to be part of a team where you have the owner working with you so closely. It goes a long way toward establishing a family atmosphere," said Max McCauley, general counsel of Harkins Theatres.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Tegna GC Exits After $5.4B Sale Falls Apart

Akin Harrison is stepping down one month after the broadcast TV giant said its acquisition by Standard General was officially dead. The Federal Communications Commission never approved the deal, fearing it would be bad for consumers.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

June 09, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Former NCAA Attorney Takes Legal Reins at University of Maryland

Juan "Jay" Rosselló, a native of Puerto Rico, comes to the Big Ten school from the University of Texas at San Antonio, which prides itself on serving first-generation college students and has a majority-Hispanic student population.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

June 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'High Growth Is a Ton of Fun': Why a Legal Chief Jumped From Sports Betting to Legal Tech

"DraftKings went from a speedboat to a cruise ship during my time there, as successful companies do. I wanted to get into another speedboat," said Tim Parilla, CLO of LinkSquares.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

June 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Embattled NCAA Spent More Than $250M on Outside Counsel Over 5 Years

Since 2018, the organization has paid three law firms more than $16 million apiece. Another three each received more than $5 million.

By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews

4 minute read

June 02, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Prada Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Francesca Secondari joined the luxury fashion house from an Italian law firm. She succeeds Cristina De Dona, who'd joined the company from The Hershey Co. in December 2021.

By Hugo Guzman

1 minute read

June 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Surgeon General's Warning Adds to Heat on Social Media Platforms

"In-house counsel at social media companies need to take this report seriously," said Jason Winmill, managing partner of Argopoint. "They would be well-advised to craft a proactive plan to address the messages in the report."

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read