NEXT

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.

Connect with this author

March 02, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Continuing Health Care Privacy Crackdown, FTC Fines BetterHelp $7.8 Million

"Let this proposed order be a stout reminder that the FTC will prioritize defending Americans' sensitive data from illegal exploitation," said Sam Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

March 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In First-of-Kind Case, DOJ Alleges Chairman Filed Trading Plans to Pull Off Vast Insider Trading Scheme

"Few things undermine trust in the markets more than insiders abusing their positions for personal advantage," SEC enforcement division director Gurbir Grewal said.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

March 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'We Will Emerge From This': Why Marriott's GC Uses Levity to Lead Through Crises

"Through all this, you're doing your quarterly earnings and you're trying to figure out, 'Oh my god, what do we even say about this?'" said Rena Reiss, general counsel of Marriott International.

By Maria Dinzeo

5 minute read

February 28, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Noncompete Ban Would Force Companies to Become Smarter About Data-Loss Strategies

"If a company is looking to enforce a contract, it's after the fact. The damage has already been suffered," said David Huberman, general counsel of Code42.

By Maria Dinzeo

5 minute read

February 25, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

HP Welcomed Aboard New Legal Chief With Huge Stock Grant

"Despite having only recently joined HP in October 2022, [Julie] Jacobs made an immediate positive impact by focusing on high priority items while working to connect and assess her leadership team," the company said in its proxy statement.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

February 24, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'Things Have Changed a Fair Bit': Latest Tech Layoffs Have Begun to Cut Into Legal Departments

"If you still have a job and it's decent, you're going to stay. People are really valuing their jobs right now," said Sean Burke, founding partner of Whistler Partners.

By Maria Dinzeo

5 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Sullivan & Cromwell Partner to Become Top Lawyer at Apollo

The law firm's co-chairs called Whitney Chatterjee's move the "next chapter of her path-breaking career."

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

'The Grit and the Drive': What Restoration Hardware's Legal Chief Looks for When Hiring

"I used to focus a lot on experience and skills. Now I focus so much on those things you just can't teach. I can't teach integrity, work ethic, or teach someone to really care about their work product," Edward Lee said.

By Maria Dinzeo

4 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Merill Lynch Alum to Head Legal Team at Mortgage Giant

Carlos Pelayo is joining Mr. Cooper Group after holding senior roles at a string of prominent financial players, including Barclays and Lehman Brothers.

By Maria Dinzeo

2 minute read

February 15, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

After Trial by Fire, Robinhood Legal Chief Knows Keys to Getting Along With SEC

"The SEC is a black box to so many companies. It's sort of mysterious and episodic, and usually the episodes aren't positive ones," said Robinhood's Dan Gallagher, himself a former SEC commissioner.

By Maria Dinzeo

5 minute read