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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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August 25, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

SEC Accuses Fuel Firm's Ex-General Counsel of Helping CEO Mislead Investors

The embattled legal chief "denies the allegations in the SEC's complaint, which is riddled with unfounded conclusory allegations and omits significant facts that run contrary to the SEC's claims," said his attorney.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Are Botching Law Firm Consolidation. Here's Why and How to Fix It.

"You need enough firms to promote healthy price point competition, yet not so many as to make the lemon not worth the squeeze for the firms," Medtronic GC Ivan Fong said.

By Phillip Bantz

6 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

GC Recruitment Chugging Along in Academia: UVM Latest to Hire New Legal Boss

Georgia Tech and Wayne State University also have named new GCs.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Oprah Winfrey Network's Legal Head Dismissed in Warner Bros. Discovery Layoffs

Karen Grant-Selma lost her job as OWN's head of business and legal affairs along with three other execs.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 20, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

One of Life's Rare Win-Wins? Legal Department-Law Firm Pro Bono Partnerships

"The desire to partner with law firms from corporate in-house teams has really increased exponentially over the last 10 years," said Gibson Dunn partner Katie Marquart, who chairs the firm's pro bono practice.

By Phillip Bantz

5 minute read

August 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

From Cover Letters to LinkedIn Profile Pics, Here Are a Few Tips for GC Job-Seekers

"On the hiring side, I have never been deterred or felt negatively toward anyone … who's negotiated for comp, but I want to hear why you're asking for something," said Lexion legal chief Jessica Nguyen.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

August 19, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

$40B Global Asset Management Firm CIFC Splits GC, Compliance Chief Roles

The move comes as "CIFC continues to expand its asset base and product offerings globally" and continues to "grow and navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape."

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Tesla Says Legal Chief David Searle Hasn't Left the Building

"This Bloomberg article is false. David Searle has not left Tesla," the company stated on Twitter.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 17, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Gold Mining Goliath Newmont Names New ESG Leader to Succeed GC-Turned Sustainability Chief

Industry veteran Peter Toth is stepping up to succeed Stephen Gottesfeld as chief strategy and sustainability officer.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 16, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Sprout Mortgage's Ex-Legal Chief Joins The Money Store Following Layoffs

Laura LaRaia, a mortgage industry legal and compliance veteran, found a new role as chief legal and enterprise risk officer for The Money Store in the wake of Sprout's abrupt closure last month.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read