Jennifer Williams Alvarez
February 23, 2017 | National Law Journal
Verizon GC on the Lessons Learned from Deal with YahooCraig Silliman, general counsel at Verizon, sees lessons for legal departments in his company's planned acquisition of Yahoo.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
8 minute read
February 21, 2017 | Corporate Counsel
With Eyes on Patent Venue Reform, What Should In-House Counsel Expect?The Supreme Court and Congress are both taking up patent venue reform, and legal departments should pay close attention.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
13 minute read
February 20, 2017 | National Law Journal
In-House Counsel Profile: Alex Dimitrief"There are still times where I can be a valuable sounding board for my team, so my primary goal is to be there for them when they need me."
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
9 minute read
February 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel
FCC Reaches $9.1M Settlement With Telecom CompaniesThe Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it has reached a $9.1 million settlement with two telecommunications companies that provide relay services for people with hearing and speech disabilities.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
6 minute read
February 15, 2017 | Corporate Counsel
GE Taps Former Interim Senator to Lead Litigation and Legal PolicyWilliam "Mo" Cowan, who once served as an interim member of the U.S. Senate, is joining General Electric as vice president of litigation and legal policy.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
13 minute read
February 15, 2017 | Legal Week
'The goal is not to be punitive' - HP's legal chief on how firms are responding to diversity demandsHP has told law firms that fees will be held back if they do not meet diversity requirements - GC Kim Rivera discusses the initial reaction to the move
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
5 minute read
February 15, 2017 | International Edition
'The goal is not to be punitive' - HP's legal chief on how firms are responding to diversity demandsHP has told law firms that fees will be held back if they do not meet diversity requirements - GC Kim Rivera discusses the initial reaction to the move
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
5 minute read
February 14, 2017 | The Recorder
HP's GC Says 'Diversity Mandate' Embraced by Law FirmsThe legal profession has long struggled with diversity and inclusion. HP Inc. took a novel step in announcing that the company may withhold legal fees from law firms that don't meet diversity staffing requirements. Kim Rivera, HP's chief legal officer and general counsel, on Tuesday detailed the genesis of the fee-holdback program—and the early responses. "I spoke to GCs and law firm partners across the country and much to my gratification, they were very open and collaborative," Rivera said.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
27 minute read
February 14, 2017 | Legal Week
HP to withhold fees from law firms that do not meet diversity requirementsTech company to withhold up to 10% of fees invoiced by law firms that do not meet diversity criteria
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
4 minute read
February 14, 2017 | International Edition
HP to withhold fees from law firms that do not meet diversity requirementsTech company to withhold up to 10% of fees invoiced by law firms that do not meet diversity criteria
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
4 minute read
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