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.
January 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
'Brilliant' Dealmaker Behind Scripps' TV-Station Buying Spree to RetireBill 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 FirmsSince 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 PlayerNell 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 BrassThen-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 MovesThree 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 OutThe 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 ReinsThe 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 PresidentCLOC 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 LawyersBig 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
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