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Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach is a reporter covering tech, labor and employment for ALM Media's In-House desk, and writes Law.com's weekly "Labor of Law" newsletter. Contact her at [email protected].

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June 21, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

As Feds Step Up White-Collar Enforcement, Companies Face Heightened Risks

"It's great to have policies and procedures and compliance measures in place, but if you don't follow them, they're not going to protect you," said Toby Galloway, a Winstead shareholder.

By Jessica Mach

5 minute read

June 17, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

PwC Hires Senior Attorney From Boutique Technology Law Firm

Lynette Arce is going in-house after spending more than a decade at a succession of law firms.

By Jessica Mach

1 minute read

June 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

SpaceX Employees Condemn Elon Musk's Behavior

The open letter called Musk's antics "a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment for us."

By Jessica Mach

3 minute read

June 15, 2022 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Misunderstandings Swirl Around California Confidentiality Clauses

"If defense attorneys are not aware of those nuances, it can be a disservice to their clients. And if plaintiffs' attorneys have a misunderstanding, it can result in overreaching," said Lindsay Ryan, a principal at Polsinelli.

By Jessica Mach

6 minute read

June 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Amid Tech Company Layoffs, In-House Lawyer Market Still Holding Up

"There are a lot of companies that are looking to grow their legal departments," said Matthew Wheatley, vice president of Priori.

By Jessica Mach | Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

June 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

BitGo Hires GC of Deutsche Bank's Broker-Dealer Unit as Legal Chief

Ira Wurcel, who was with the multinational bank nearly 15 years, most recently was general counsel of its broker-dealer unit, Deutsche Bank Securities.

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read

June 09, 2022 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Think Microsoft Is Open to Workers Organizing? Think Again, Labor Experts Say

"This is about regulatory concerns. It's not about the right of employees," said Glenn Rothner, who represents unions as a founder of Rothner, Segall & Greenstone.

By Jessica Mach

7 minute read

June 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Legal Chief of Software Firm Accused of Fraud Settles for $25,000

Ex-general counsel Ronald Prague is one of seven former senior employees settling with the SEC. The company also settled and agreed to pay a $12.5 million penalty.

By Jessica Mach

3 minute read

June 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Experts: Musk's Twitter Tactics Could Set 'Bad Precedent' for Other Deals

One law professor says Elon Musk is "acting in bad faith." Another says he's "bullying." In any case, they say, the social media platform may feel forced to return to the bargaining table to set a new price.

By Jessica Mach

4 minute read

June 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

E-Commerce Firm Narvar Taps Fastly, Salesforce Alum as CLO

"I know where a company like Narvar comes from, where it's going, and what needs to be done from a legal, compliance and trust standpoint to get it there," said Paul Luongo, the company's newly hired chief legal and trust officer.

By Jessica Mach

2 minute read