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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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September 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Old-Line Software Company Promotes Newcomer After Veteran Steps Aside

"There are very few software companies that have been publicly listed for over 30 years. I look forward to helping safeguard that legacy," said YuFan Stephanie Wang, who has become Progress Software's chief legal officer after serving in that role on an interim basis.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

September 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Bitly Adds New General Counsel Amid Shifting Company Focus

The company, best known for its link-shortening service, has brought a veteran legal exec aboard as it retools its business strategy.

By Hugo Guzman

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September 23, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Artificial Intelligence Minefields Extend Far Beyond Bias, Panelists Say

"Just because you have data for one purpose doesn't mean that you have it for all purposes. And you should ask yourself, 'Are we allowed to use the data for this purpose?'" said Anna Gressel, a Debevoise & Plimpton associate.

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September 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Maker of Biodegradable Plastics Hires First CLO

Stephen Martin said he is excited to join Danimer Scientific as it continues to gain momentum and "the potential of bioplastics is starting to be more widely known."

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2 minute read

September 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

GCs' Director-Management Skills Lag, Gartner Survey Finds

"Director management is especially important in times of change and volatility to make sure the board is well equipped to handle a shifting environment and new business priorities," said James Crocker, Gartner's senior principal of research.

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September 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

70% of In-House Lawyers Inclined to Leave Post, Survey Finds

"There are big numbers here in terms of what the Great Resignation is doing in terms of impacting how people will move or switch [positions]," Wolters Kluwer's Ken Crutchfield said.

By Hugo Guzman

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September 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Files Flurry of Disability-Discrimination Suits Against National Employers

"That the EEOC has brought litigation against three significant retailers shows that the EEOC is becoming more aggressive," said Mara Levin, a Blank Rome partner.

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3 minute read

September 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Struggling With Fast-Changing Regulatory Environment, Study Finds

"As the main drivers of regulatory change appear ongoing, legal and compliance leaders will need to find a sustainable way to keep on top of the requirements this will place on their organizations," Gartner's Nick Sworek said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

September 02, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Aerospace Analytics Company Recruits Experienced GC to Head Legal

"As a private pilot who has flown planes for decades, I'm fascinated by the aerospace industry and the way in which Spire leverages the ultimate vantage point of space to improve life on Earth," said Boyd Johnson, the newly appointed chief legal officer of Spire Global.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

August 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Coinbase Attorney Joins NFT Platform After Stint at Remote Firm

Shahab Asghar said on LinkedIn that he's "stoked to join Zora as GC as we work to build the tools to support creator communities and continue to expand the scope of what Web3 can be and who it can serve!"

By Hugo Guzman

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