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Maria Dinzeo

Maria Dinzeo

Maria Dinzeo is a San Francisco-based journalist covering the intersection of technology and the law, with a focus on AI, privacy and cybersecurity.

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August 05, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Kraft Heinz Legal Chief Quits, Effective Immediately

Kraft Heinz legal chief Rashida La Lande has resigned from her role effective immediately, the company announced Monday in a securities filing. La Lande had been with the food and beverage giant since 2018, and was promoted to chief legal and corporate affairs officer at the end of last year.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

August 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Uber's Legal Chief Tony West Takes Unpaid Leave to Campaign for Kamala Harris

In an internal email, West said he'll be "acting as a family-member surrogate, one who can speak about the vice president from the perspective of someone who's known her for decades."

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

August 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

TikTok Slapped With DOJ Lawsuit for Allegedly Violating Children's Privacy

"This action is necessary to prevent the defendants, who are repeat offenders and operate on a massive scale, from collecting and using young children's private information without any parental consent or control," Brian Boynton, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, said in a statement Friday.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

August 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

AI Startup Valued at $850 Million Hires Former Google AI Policy Lead as GC

As the top lawyer at Abridge, Hwang will lead a legal team of three, and oversee the company's legal strategy, public policy, and trust and safety initiatives.

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

August 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Myriad Genetics Hires NIH Scientist-Turned-Biopharma Lawyer as Legal Chief

In a statement, Myriad Genetics CEO Paul Diaz praised incoming legal chief Jennifer Fox's experience and expertise, which "combined with her integrity, practical insight, and operational excellence, will be essential in guiding our legal strategy."

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

July 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Veteran AMC Networks General Counsel to Retire at Year's End

In a statement, AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan said the company is "deeply grateful" for retiring general counsel Jamie Gallagher's "exceptional leadership and contributions."

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

July 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

CrowdStrike Glitch Highlights Risk of Single Point of Failure in Cybersecurity

Competition regulators took notice when a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, a major player in the cybersecurity industry, took down Windows systems all over the world. FTC Chair Lina Khan called it another example of "how concentration can create fragile systems."

By Maria Dinzeo

7 minute read

July 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Nikola Founder Abandons $1B Suit Against Legal Chief, Other Execs

Trevor Milton had charged in the suit that he was the victim of an "egregious case of corporate scapegoating," while the company had derided the claims as "imaginary and baseless."

By Maria Dinzeo

3 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Fitness-Tracking Startup With Big Plans Hires GC Who Played Key Roles at Allbirds, Facebook

Daniel Li most recently was general counsel of the eco-friendly footwear company Allbirds, which he helped usher through a 2021 IPO.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Retail Tech Startup Taps Farfetch Exec to Lead, Build Out Legal Team

Morgan Levine is joining Radar as it rolls out its inventory tracking technology in 500 American Eagle stores

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read