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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 06, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Whistleblower Alleges He Was Fired for Raising Concerns About Possible Water Contamination

When the in-house counsel persisted in asking for an investigation into possible water contamination, he was told, "Don't do that. You know why? If you look, you will find it. If you don't, you can say you didn't know," according to the complaint.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

April 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Navy Captain Lands at iAero Group as Aviation Startup's First General Counsel

Paul Hechenberger arrives at iAero Group with more than three decades of experience as an in-house lawyer and naval flight officer.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

April 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

New Chief Legal Officer, in Expanded Role, for American Equity

Phyllis Zanghi is stepping up from her position as general counsel of American Equity subsidiary U.S. Life Companies to fill a newly created chief legal officer position.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

April 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Works in Progress: The Plans for Bringing People Back

A majority of in-house leaders say their companies have surveyed employees to gauge their willingness to transition back to the office. The results are, predictably, mixed.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

April 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Fired General Counsel Recorded Conversation With Ex-Boss, Alleges He Lied Under Oath

Allegations of false testimony, abusive discovery tactics and a potentially biased judge are swirling in the case of Amy Reggio, who accused her ex-boss of retaliating against her for refusing to violate a stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

March 31, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Back to School: Diversity Leader Returns to Higher Ed as General Counsel

Pamela Connelly left her prior in-house role at the University of Pittsburgh last year and returned to private practice. But she couldn't stay away from the in-house world and academia for long.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

New GC and Other Microsoft Alums Attracted to Health Care Tech Startup

Heiner has joined Truveta as the health care tech company's first chief policy officer and general counsel.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

You're the Top: Uber Chief Legal Officer Made More Than CEO Last Year

West earned his top lawyer pay during a tough year for Uber, which saw a drastic reduction in demand for its ride-hailing services and laid off thousands of employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Wells Fargo Loses Another In-House Leader to Lure of Private Practice

Dan Meade has walked away from the bank and his role as managing counsel. He's at least the third lawyer to leave Wells Fargo and return to private practice since February.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

March 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Getting Fired: GC's Speak About a Taboo Topic

"To this day, I still feel the financial and emotional impacts of having that experience," said Julie Honor, general counsel at 3Q Digital.

By Phillip Bantz

5 minute read