Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

January 23, 2017 |

"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 |

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

5 minute read

January 19, 2017 |

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

11 minute read

January 12, 2017 |

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

8 minute read

January 11, 2017 |

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

8 minute read

January 09, 2017 |

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

5 minute read

January 06, 2017 |

Fifth Third Bancorp announced Thursday that it has hired Jelena McWilliams to serve as chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

8 minute read

January 04, 2017 |

Infosys Ltd., India's second-largest software services provider, announced on Dec. 31 that general counsel and chief compliance officer David Kennedy would leave the company, effective the same day as the announcement. The company and Kennedy "mutually agreed" on Kennedy's departure, acording to the company, though some have questioned the seemingly sudden decision and the close to $1 million severance package.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

December 29, 2016 |

This might be the year that Amazon et al. get dragged down to earth.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

December 28, 2016 |

Who employs the employee? That was a crucial question for the courts in 2016.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read