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Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen

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 Health

The 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 DePasse

Texas 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 Deal

Although 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 GC

James “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 Scrutiny

It'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 Merger

New 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 Head

Nick 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 Merger

New 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 GC

Etsy'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 Company

Zezima'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