Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

February 03, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

At a recent panel discussion, two in-house lawyers shared how they are working to expand opportunities for those with disabilities in their legal departments.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

11 minute read

February 02, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

As the amount of data retained by companies grows, corporate legal departments are asking outside counsel tough questions in order to control the costs associated with e-discovery.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

January 31, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Nearly 50 percent of global general counsel and chief legal officers say they might end a law firm or outside counsel relationship this year because of underperformance, according to a new survey from the Association of Corporate Counsel.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

January 31, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Facebook Inc. attorneys had just one weekend to conduct due diligence ahead of a more than $2 billion acquisition of virtual reality developer Oculus VR. Is that enough time?

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

19 minute read

January 23, 2017 | National Law Journal

"A joy of being in-house is that lawyers often have a seat at the table on strategic issues."

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

8 minute read

January 19, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Computer graphics technology company Nvidia Corp. announced Wednesday that seasoned patent litigator Tim Teter is filling the general counsel role, effective Jan. 23. Teter is taking over for David Shannon, who informed the company of his intention to retire last June, according to the announcement.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

January 19, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Yahoo Inc. recently announced that it's changing its name once it completes the sale of its core business to Verizon Communications Inc. While it's not unusual for companies eager to turn over a new leaf to change their name, corporate lawyers say the strategy is expensive and in-house legal teams have their work cut out for them.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

12 minute read

January 12, 2017 | Legaltech News

The Consumer Review Fairness Act voids provisions in form contracts that prohibit or restrict a consumer's ability to leave a negative review.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read

January 11, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

A handful of companies have gone after customers that left negative online reviews, prompting a new federal law that protects the right to complain on such forums as Yelp.com. With the law's impacts soon to be felt, in-house counsel would be wise to review their company's terms of use and make sure they aren't trying to silence peeved customers, internet lawyers say.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read

January 09, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

As counterfeiters adapt, brands are increasingly searching for new ways to shut them down. For UGG Holdings Inc., this fight includes dedicated social media accounts to educate consumers about counterfeits, says Lisa Bereda, assistant general counsel at Deckers Outdoor Corp., the parent company of UGG.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read