Kristen Rasmussen is an Atlanta-based reporter who covers corporate law departments and in-house attorneys.
November 01, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Barrett Ousted as GC at Broward HealthThe embattled top lawyer at the South Florida public hospital system was reportedly fired by its board Wednesday following public accusations that she failed to sign contracts on time and funneled millions of dollars to outside law firms.
By Kristen Rasmussen
4 minute read
October 29, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Meet the GC at HomeVestors, Bonnie DePasseTexas Lawyer spoke with the top attorney at the real estate investment franchisor about everything from her outside counsel picks to her passions outside of work, which include directing theater productions.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read
October 26, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Despite Threat, NY Regulators Unlikely to Reject CVS-Aetna DealAlthough the New York State Department of Financial Services has concerns about price hikes for consumers and other issues, the agency is likely to accept concessions that would prevent the $69 billion merger from derailing.
By Kristen Rasmussen
5 minute read
October 24, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
UT Austin Hooks a New GCJames “Jim” Davis, deputy attorney general for civil litigation in the state AG's office since January 2015, will begin serving as the school's vice president for legal affairs on Nov. 19.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read
October 23, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Ghoulish Chocolate Scorecard Ratings Emphasize Need for Supply Chain ScrutinyIt's not just chocolate and candy companies that should be aware of potential problems, from human trafficking to so-called land grabbing from indigenous people, that may lurk in their global supply chains.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read
October 22, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NY Agency Considering Blocking CVS-Aetna MergerNew York State Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo said she is concerned that CVS Health could raise insurance premiums for millions of New York residents.
By Kristen Rasmussen
2 minute read
October 19, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Facebook Recruits Former High-Ranking British Official as Global Policy HeadNick Clegg, the United Kingdom's former deputy prime minister, has joined the social media giant as head of global policy and communications, numerous news outlets have reported.
By Kristen Rasmussen
2 minute read
October 19, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Updated: NY Agency Considering Blocking CVS-Aetna MergerNew York State Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo said she is concerned that CVS Health could raise insurance premiums for millions of New York residents.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read
October 18, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
'The Dance of Being a Tech Lawyer in E-Commerce': A Q&A With Etsy's GCEtsy's GC discusses how she navigates the ever-changing world of e-commerce and internet law and promotes diversity and inclusion within Etsy's nearly 25-person legal department.
By Kristen Rasmussen
7 minute read
October 17, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
GoPro's Ex-GC, Sharon Zezima, Becomes Top Lawyer at Cannabis Vaping CompanyZezima's newly created role of GC and corporate secretary at PAX Labs Inc. is the second high-profile in-house move in recent months to a vaping company.
By Kristen Rasmussen
3 minute read