November 28, 2016 | National Law Journal
In-House Counsel Profile: E.M. Lysonge"I focus on the talent in the firms."
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
12 minute read
November 28, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Is Hooters Family-Friendly? Its GC Says Yes.The restaurant chain Hooters should give its general counsel and chief legal officer, Claudia Levitas, a round of applause. By testifying in court, she helped persuade a judge that Hooters is a family-friendly establishment worthy of a liquor license.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
5 minute read
November 23, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Legal Departments Scramble After Surprise Ruling on Overtime PayAn eleventh-hour ruling has spared companies from having to adjust salaries to comply with new overtime pay rules slated to go into effect Dec. 1. While many companies welcome the surprising decision, others were left scrambling, employment lawyers say.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
9 minute read
November 22, 2016 | Legal Week
New York Times appoints new general counsel as long-serving legal chief steps downGeneral counsel Kenneth Richieri to retire after 33 years at company
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
2 minute read
November 22, 2016 | International Edition
New York Times appoints new general counsel as long-serving legal chief steps downGeneral counsel Kenneth Richieri to retire after 33 years at company
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
2 minute read
November 21, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
New York Times Appoints a New General CounselThe New York Times Co. announced Monday that Diane Brayton will succeed Kenneth Richieri as the company's top lawyer on Jan. 1, 2017. Richieri, who has held the general counsel role since 2006, will retire on Dec. 31, 2016.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
4 minute read
November 21, 2016 | Legaltech News
In-House Lawyers Want New Tech but Can't Get the FundingA report from law firm Eversheds and market researcher Winmark Ltd found 64 percent of in-house counsel cite budget as a barrier to technology.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
5 minute read
November 18, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Lawyers Want New Tech but Can't Get the Funding, Report FindsIn-house lawyers are eager to take advantage of new technologies like e-billing software and video conferencing that can help save time and money. But getting access to this technology is an uphill battle, according to a recent survey.
By Jennifer WIlliams-Alvarez
5 minute read
November 17, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Is It Time to Liberalize Attorney Advertising? One In-House Lawyer Says YesBar associations have dramatically limited what attorneys can say in advertisements. Josh King, chief legal officer of the online legal marketplace Avvo Inc., thinks that it's time for that to stop.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
7 minute read
November 15, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Steven Cohen's GC to Make DOJ Picks for TrumpKevin O'Connor, general counsel for hedge fund titan Steven Cohen's investment firm Point72 Asset Management, is serving as a member of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
5 minute read
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