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Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez is based in New York and covers corporate law departments.

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August 30, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

The General Counsel Arguing For the 'Fuct' Trademark

John Sommer, general counsel of Stussy, is arguing on behalf of artist and streetwear designer Erik Brunetti.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

August 30, 2017 | Inside Counsel

Uber Employees Might Bring Their Own Devices. Should Other Companies Have BYOD?

Former Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Travis Kalanick indicated recently that the company may allow personal laptops at work. One device that potentially…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

August 30, 2017 | Legaltech News

Uber Employees Might Bring Their Own Devices. Should Other Companies Have BYOD?

It's a growing trend that's all but impossible to fight, according to in-house lawyers, making it all the more important to protect against the risks.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

August 29, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Uber Employees Might Bring Their Own Devices. Should Other Companies Have BYOD?

BYOD is a growing trend that's all but impossible to fight, according to in-house lawyers.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

8 minute read

August 28, 2017 | Inside Counsel

In-House Counsel Request Careful Consideration From ITC in TiVo's Case Against Comcast

In a case making its way through the U.S. International Trade Commission, TiVo Corp. subsidiary Rovi Corp. claimed that Comcast Corp. and others infringed…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

August 28, 2017 | Inside Counsel

With Uber’s New CEO Selected, Will Legal Department See Less Disruption?

In a highly anticipated announcement, Uber Technologies Inc. has selected Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia Inc., as its new CEO, The New York Times…

By Stephanie Forshee, David Ruiz, Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

14 minute read

August 28, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Will New Balance's IP Strategy Change Behind Landmark Ruling Out of China?

Daniel McKinnon, the company's senior counsel for IP and global brand protection, has an answer.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read

August 27, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

With Uber's New CEO Selected, Will Legal Department See Less Disruption?

The choice of a new CEO for Uber means a new GC could be appointed soon. That new GC will face numerous challenges at the helm of the troubled company's legal function.

By Stephanie Forshee, David Ruiz and Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

38 minute read

August 25, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Counsel Request Careful Consideration From ITC in TiVo's Case Against Comcast

GCs from Dycom Industries and Universal Electronics have weighed in on the matter.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

8 minute read

August 22, 2017 | Inside Counsel

GCs Beat All Other Non-CEO Execs On Certain Leadership Characteristics

General counsel have what it takes to make it to leadership roles in the C-suite, according to a new report. In fact, they outpace all other non-CEO C-suite…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read