March 29, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Uber Legal Chief Tony West's Pay Jumped 43% in 2022The ride-hailing company's newly filed proxy statement noted several major achievements for West, including helping cut outside counsel spend 25% by bringing more work in-house.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
March 28, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Legal Chief Jen Berrent Is Ready for Life After WeWork"The worst part about WeWork was the drain on family and friends and personal life. It was so all encompassing for so long—both on the way up and on the way down—that I really needed to reinvest," Berrent said during a webinar Tuesday.
By Maria Dinzeo
5 minute read
March 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Levi Strauss Taps Deputy GC to Fill Legal Chief RoleCompany CEO Chip Bergh said incoming legal chief David Jedrzejek "will continue to be an invaluable counselor and advocate in his role as general counsel, championing our commitment to profits through principles while ensuring compliance and good governance."
By Maria Dinzeo
4 minute read
March 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Generative AI Tools Threaten Big Tech's Digital Advertising Dominance"Data is not oil. It's water that will be shared by everyone. Every company is trying to figure out how to build a relationship with the customer and provide something of value to them," said Vijay Viswanathan, a marketing professor at Northwestern University.
By Maria Dinzeo
4 minute read
March 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
U-Haul Names Successor to Retiring Legal ChiefOutgoing GC Larry De Respino called his replacement "a tenacious advocate for the company and U-Haul customers."
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
March 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Legal Chief Faces 40 Years for Alleged Role in Crypto ScamIrina Dilkinska was arrested in Bulgaria on Monday and extradited to the United States the next day. Prosecutors say she helped perpetuate a wide-ranging scheme with millions of victims and billions of dollars in losses.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
March 21, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Vape-Maker AVD Adds General Counsel With Deep Regulatory Experience"We're at a critical juncture, and now is the time for AVD and other leaders in the space to lead the way on developing safety and quality standards that will be reflected in future regulations," said Douglas Fischer, general counsel of AVD.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
March 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
'It Was a Bunch of Spooked Wildebeests': How Tech GCs Survived the SVB Panic"This bank was very helpful to the tech community. Dealing with mainstream traditional banks for early stage startups is going to be way more burdensome," said Manuel Martinez-Herrera, GC of BetterCloud.
By Maria Dinzeo
9 minute read
March 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Comerica Quietly Parts Ways With Legal Chief for $2.5 MillionJohn Buchanan, whose employment ended in mid-2022, received the payment after agreeing not to disparage the company and to release any claims.
By Maria Dinzeo
2 minute read
March 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
SVB's Failure May Stymie Funding for Some Startups"The most important thing is it seems like payroll is going to get hit on time, but there are still plenty of things to be concerned about," said Healy Jones, vice president of financial strategy at the accounting firm Kruze Consulting.
By Maria Dinzeo
7 minute read
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