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Phillip Bantz

Phillip Bantz

Phillip Bantz is a reporter for Corporate Counsel. Follow him on Twitter @PhillipBantz.

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April 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

3 Firms Sue for Millions in Unpaid Fees, GC Accused of Misleading the Firms

William "Butch" Hulse allegedly told outside counsel for MiMedx's former CEO and COO that the firms were "great lawyers" and would get paid for their work.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Mastercard Shakes Up Legal Department as General Counsel Takes on New Role

Tim Murphy is stepping away from his top lawyer seat at Mastercard to serve in the newly created role of chief administrative officer.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 15, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

As COVID-19 Spiked, So Did Corporate Litigation and GC Legal Spend

Nearly half of all U.S. and Europe-based respondents in a new in-house survey said they faced more corporate legal disputes last year. Their legal departments, and spending on outside counsel, grew accordingly.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 14, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

GC Allegedly 'Blew Off' Employee's Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Complaints

A former employee for a Fortive Corp. subsidiary says in a federal suit in New York that her boss sexually harassed her from her first day, and the company's top lawyer ignored her complaint.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How COVID-19 Made Life Easier for Legal Operations Pros

Legal ops leaders for global firms, including Microsoft Corp., discuss how the pandemic accelerated tech adoption, and how they're training employees to use new products.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

April 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Lessons From Wells Fargo and Tylenol: Rebuilding a Legal Culture After a Crisis

"When the crisis hits, when people are headed for the doors, it's the ultimate leadership challenge," said Jason Winmill, managing partner at Boston-based consulting firm Argopoint.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

April 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Facing Billion-Dollar Election Lawsuits, Fox News Replaces Its General Counsel

Bernard Gugar formerly served as a dealmaker for Google and as the top lawyer for Oprah Winfrey's global media company Harpo Inc.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

April 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Beyond Your Credit Score: New GC at Startup Credit Card Co. Aims to Shake Up Consumers' Finances

Elizabeth "Eli" Corbett aims to leverage her nearly six years of experience at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help Petal continue to push for regulations that would give its customers more control over their personal financial data.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How Do You Handle an In-House Whistleblower?

"There's a certain trust that comes with someone raising a complaint, in person, that should be honored," said Rob Chesnut, Airbnb Inc.'s general counsel and chief ethics officer.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

April 07, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

From Hotels to Health Care: Ex-Radisson GC Becomes Health Care Tech Firm's First Chief Legal Officer

"Hospitality is about serving the consumer, and health care is finally ready to recognize the essential role the consumer plays in health care—after all, it is their health," said Jenny Lindstrom, Mitesco's new CLO.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read