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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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October 26, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Amid Regulatory Turmoil, Crypto Exchange Guns for Growth

Binance, the world's largest cyrptocurrency exchange, has parted ways with its top American lawyer amid regulator scrutiny and price volatility on the horizon, while European regulators are also taking a look at the exchange.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 21, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

New York Latest State to Go Its Own Way on Employer Cannabis Policies

In the absence of a uniform federal policy, state and local leaders are likely to experiment like this for some time. New York's smoker-friendly position further muddies the waters.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ed-Tech Giant Taps Seattle General Counsel as It Chases North American Growth

"Byju is planning to invest a billion dollars in North America over the next three years," Aaron Kornblum said. "For our team that means operationalizing that commitment and ensuring we're doing everything we can to support and to protect the business as it grows."

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 19, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Regulators Get Assertive on Blockchain Currencies

Recent regulatory moves from federal and state governments could represent nothing short of an end to the Wild West period of blockchain currencies.

By Hugo Guzman

4 minute read

October 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Suits Surged in Latest Year but Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Levels

"It remains to be seen how new priorities and strategies will impact their businesses in FY 2022, especially when many businesses are shifting to remote work structures that may limit some of the common catalysts of workplace discrimination," the study concluded.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 15, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Are Your Inclusion Efforts Performative? MCCA Speakers Weigh In

"It would be great if everyone was an ally," Booz Allen Hamilton Executive Vice President Nancy Laben said. "But when I tell somebody their salary is going to be docked, they'll be self-motivated."

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Leader Diversity, Already Slow to Change, Stalled in the Pandemic

"I think we would all acknowledge that the pace of change has not been fast enough," Home Depot deputy general counsel Peter Muniz said.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 12, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Illinois Privacy Law Is One to Watch in New World of Biometrics

"A decade ago, we were concerned about companies like TikTok collecting email addresses and data on shopping behavior," Beth Fegan, managing member of the FeganScott Law Firm, said. Now, they have access to many more details.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read

October 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Veteran KPMG Consultant Joins Fast-Growing SirionLabs as Chief Legal Officer

"I'm not only back in as a general counsel, which I've done in the past. I love the space being an internal counselor to a high-growth technology company," Chief Legal Officer Thomas Hall said.

By Hugo Guzman

2 minute read

October 05, 2021 | The Recorder

Silicon Legal: Facebook Whistleblower Alleges Company Put Profits Over Safety

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen said the company didn't block its algorithms after they determined hate speech and violence were better for user engagement.

By Hugo Guzman

3 minute read