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December 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

US Judge Disinclined to Overturn Former Uber Security Chief's Conviction in Data Breach Case

"We're flexing our rhetorical muscles for the appeal," Joe Sullivan's defense attorney John Cline told a federal judge who said he's not likely to overturn a jury's verdict convicting the former Uber security chief of concealing a data breach in 2016.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

December 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Law Firms Risk Bad Optics With Lavish Year-End Bonuses

"It's important to think carefully about these bonuses and rate increases, because decisions that clients view as tone deaf can come back to bite, said Fred Paulmann, a former senior attorney at Pfizer Inc. and founder of the Counsel Management Group.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Northwestern Mutual Elevates Longtime VP to General Counsel

In-house veteran Ryan Heinemann is moving into the GC slot as part of a slate of leadership changes at the 6,000-employee financial services giant.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

December 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former HHS Counsel Joins Digital Health Company Ro

Gia Lee is taking the legal reins of an online pharmacy and telehealth company that was valued early this year at $7 billion but recently had layoffs.

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2 minute read

December 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Former Robinhood Counsel Joins Fraud-Prevention Startup Sardine

Euna Kim is taking the legal reins of Sardine just months after it raised $52 million from a group that included Google Ventures and Visa.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Newly Launched Tool Helps Companies See How They Stack Up on DEI

"Many leaders want to build or improve their DEI program and are just unsure of where to start or how to move forward as they face limited time and resources," said Jennifer Chen, executive director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation.

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2 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Elon Musk Fires Twitter Deputy GC James Baker Over Possible Role in Squelching Hunter Biden Story

"In light of concerns about Baker's possible role in suppression of information important to the public dialogue, he was exited from Twitter today," Elon Musk tweeted.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

AARP In-House Veteran Tapped as 3E's GC

Audrey Jean is stepping down as senior vice president and chief privacy officer of AARP, where she helped protect the data of its 38 million members.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

AT&T to Pay $6.25M to Settle SEC Charges It Leaked Internal Data to Analysts

The agency alleged that the telecom giant tried to avoid a quarterly revenue miss by sharing disappointing smartphone sales with analysts ahead of announcing earnings.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'There Are Many, Many Pitfalls': How In-House Counsel Can Help Navigate Layoff Minefield

"You need to make sure you're treating people with dignity and with respect. They're not just cogs in a wheel," said Robert Foehl, a professor of law and business ethics at Ohio University.

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