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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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January 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Brilliant' Dealmaker Behind Scripps' TV-Station Buying Spree to Retire

Bill Appleton's "steady hand has guided every transformation of the company for decades," Scripps CEO Adam Symson said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Big Law Has 'False Sense of Security' as Clients Depart for Midsized Firms

Since the financial crisis of 2007-2008, "market power shifted decisively from law firms to the clients, rapidly moving from a sellers' to a buyers' market for legal services," a new report from Thomson Reuters and Georgetown Law says.

By Hugo Guzman

5 minute read

January 19, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-GC of McAfee Takes Legal Reins at Another Big Security Player

Nell O'Donnell, who's been legal chief at some of the biggest names in data protection, now will help Barracuda Networks accelerate its growth.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Victims of eBay's Harassment Upset Prosecutors Have Spared Top Brass

Then-CEO Devin Wenig set the intimidation campaign in motion by sending an ominous-sounding message to then-chief communications officer Steven Wymer. But neither man said they knew about, or endorsed, the outrageous conduct that followed.

By Hugo Guzman

5 minute read

January 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Lawyers May Get Chance to Dust Off Their Dealmaking Prowess in 2024

"Savvy companies ... are expected to look for ways to effect strategies for growth, including by expanding product lines, and to enhance performance, including by divestitures, in the face of technological and other disruptions," Morrison & Foerster said in a new report.

By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews

3 minute read

January 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Moving Up and Stepping Back: 2023's Biggest In-House Moves

Three of the top four GC moves in 2023 cover departures, rather than fresh hires. That's appropriate for 2023, which saw many in-house lawyers reevaluate their careers.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

January 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

UFC Gym Hires Legal Chief to Help Ensure Ambitious Growth Plans Work Out

The offshoot of Ultimate Fighting Championship only has 150 locations today, but it's plotting 1,000 in more than 40 countries.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Veteran Finance Attorney Says He's Taking State Street's Legal Reins

The Boston-based banking and investment management giant provided no comment on Mark Shelton's LinkedIn post stating that he's joining the business as general counsel and secretary.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

January 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Netflix Legal Ops Chief Jenn McCarron to Serve as CLOC President

CLOC board member Farrah Pepper said McCarron has "an innovative and collaborative approach" that will help the nonprofit "continue to thrive and soar to new heights."

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

December 29, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

New Year, New GCs: These Companies Have Fresh Top Lawyers

Big names such as Walmart and Smithsonian, generative artificial intelligence innovators and more will ring in the new year with new legal department leadership.

By Hugo Guzman

5 minute read