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.
July 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
'Cautious Opportunism': How Legal Pros Say Companies Are Approaching Uncertain Economy"Different industries are experiencing what's going on slightly differently. I think there's a caution. There is a feeling of not knowing what is to come," said Axiom Senior Client Adviser Susan Jacobson, a former GC at Paylocity.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Hydrogen Fuel Company Prepping for Public Listing Hires First GC"I am excited about the opportunity to work with a company that provides an important solution to the need for clean energy." Steven Eisenberg said in a statement.
By Hugo Guzman
1 minute read
July 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
ESG Leaders View AI as Powerful Weapon Against Climate Change, Study Finds"As businesses grapple with economic uncertainties, the time is ripe to identify, manage and reduce ESG-related risks that can have significant impact on the environment and a company's long-term sustainability and profitability," Genpact chief strategy officer Katie Stein said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Health Care Property Owner With IPO Ambitions Promotes GC to COOGabriel Willhite is stepping up as chief operating officer of American Healthcare REIT, which owns more than 300 properties.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Deal Veteran Joins ANI Pharmaceuticals as Legal Chief"Meredith [Cook] is an accomplished attorney with demonstrated leadership and expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, and will no doubt play an important role in the company's continued growth," CEO Nikhil Lalwani said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Texas Employers Funding Abortion Travel Trying to Stay Out of Conservative Lawmakers' Crosshairs"If you poke your head up on an issue like this, you risk becoming an enforcement target," said Rob Chesnut, a former Airbnb general counsel and chief ethics officer.
By Jessica Mach | Hugo Guzman
5 minute read
July 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Alphabet to Slow Hiring, Sending Another Tremor Through Tech IndustryThe tech industry has seen a sudden shift to bearishness—a new reality that will pose a different set of challenges for legal department chiefs.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Swiss Crypto Startup Valour Appoints First-Ever General Counsel"Regardless of market conditions, we will continue to build out our product offerings and attract top-tier talent like Peter that will set Valour up for long-term success in providing access to safe, secure and regulated digital assets," Valour CEO Russell Starr said.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Health Care Communications Platform Bulks Up by Hiring First GC"Having [Justin Widlund] join Well Health accelerates our growth curve and brings the right expertise on board to meet our business needs," CEO Guillaume de Zwirek said in a statement.
By Hugo Guzman
2 minute read
July 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
'Consumers Deserve Choices': FTC Targeting Manufacturers With Restrictive Repair Policies"Other companies that squelch consumers' right to repair should take notice," said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews
5 minute read
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